Colton City Council
December 16, 2025

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the project. On September 27, 2013, SB 743 was signed into law and started the process to eliminate auto delay, level of service ( LOS) and traffic congestion as the basis of determining significant impacts under CEQA. The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research developed alternative metrics and thresholds based on VMT. The guidelines were certified by the Secretary of the Natural Resources Agency in December 2018, and automobile delay, as described solely by level of service— or similar measures of vehicular capacity or traffic congestion— is not considered a significant impact on the environment. There was an opt- in period until July 1, 2020, for agencies to adopt new VMT-based criteria. The City of Colton published VMT Guidelines for General Plan Compliance analysis and CEQA VMT Analysis in June 2020.

The proposed project would not alter land uses and therefore would not change truck volumes as a whole, but rather shift no more than 50 truck trips onto parallel routes. Route changes as a result of designated truck routes and weight restrictions could affect the distance of some truck travel. This would be anticipated to be minimal. Regardless, the VMT methodology does not include heavy trucks. The model includes total VMT per capita for residential projects and VMT per employee for office and industrial projects. The proposed project would not impact VMT. c) Substantially increase hazards due to a geometric design feature ( e. g., sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses ( e. g., farm equipment)? No Impact. The proposed project does not include circulation network modifications or improvements. Implementation would not result in impacts related to traffic hazards. d) Result in inadequate emergency access?
No Impact. The proposed project does not include circulation network modifications or improvements. The proposed Project would remove existing 2016 City Truck Routes on four ( 4) roadways and would, reclassify two four (24) routes from a City Truck Route to a Local Truck Route, and designate four ( 4) additional routes as Local Truck Routes. The Project would not change the absolute number of truck trips. The rerouting of existing truck traffic would result in no more than 50 existing truck trips per day being rerouted to the proposed Truck Routes and would not result in a significant increase of trips on designated evacuation routes. Implementation would not result in impacts related to emergency access.

3. 9. 1 Adopted Mitigation Measures Applicable to the
Proposed Project
The General Plan EIRincludes mitigation measures to address the LOS impacts of implementing the General Plan. These measures are not applicable to the proposed Mobility Element update.

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4. 0 FINDINGS
As summarized below, and for the reasons described in Section 3, Environmental Analysis, of this Addendum, the City of Colton has concluded that the proposed project meets the conditions of CEQA Guidelines Section 15164 and that therefore an Addendum to the certified EIR is the appropriate CEQA document to address the proposed project.

As previously discussed, under CEQA Guidelines Section 15164, an addendum to an EIRor MND may be prepared if only minor technical changes or additions are necessary or none of the conditions described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 calling for the preparation of a subsequent EIRor MND have occurred. The following restates the standards set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 as they relate to the proposed project.

1. No substantial changes are proposed in the project which would require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effect or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effect.

The proposed project, the General Plan Update, is a focused effort undertaken specifically to comply with 2023 California legislation, AB 98 (and associated cleanup legislation enabled by SB 415). A primary objective of AB 98 is to minimize the environmental impact of logistic facilities on surrounding communities, and in particular to sensitive receptors ( residential, schools, daycare, etc.). As summarized in Section 3.0, Environmental Analysis, The proposed project:

Would not alter any land use designations and therefore not permit any new land uses in comparison to the existing General Plan.

Is limited to designating truck routes and assigning weight restrictions for some roadways and modifying applicable policies.

As detailed in the Environmental analysis, Implementation of updated General Plan would not involve any new significant environmental effects or substantially increase the severity of any previously identified significant impact. On the contrary, the analysis in this Addendum demonstrates that potential beneficial environmental impacts anticipated due to the proposed project.

2. No substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.

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This Addendum evaluates the potential incremental effects of the proposed project in comparison to baseline environmental conditions ( buildout of the City in accordance with the 2013 General Plan).

There have been no substantial changes in circumstances since preparation of the General Plan EIR that would require major revisions to the EIR due to the involvement of new significant impacts or substantial increase in the severity of impacts previously identified.

3. No new information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the negative declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:
a. The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration
There have been no changes of substantial importance that would result in one or more significant effects not discussed in the original General Plan EIR. The proposed project would not result in any new significant effects relative to the original General Plan EIR. b. Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;
This Addendum reviews all environmental topics for the proposed project’s potential impacts. The project would result in beneficial impacts and would not result in any impacts more severe than the original General Plan EIR. c. Mitigation measures or alternatives previously found not to be feasible would in fact be feasible and would substantially reduce one or more significant effects of the project, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative; or
The proposed project would result in beneficial impacts to some categories and not affect the majority of impact categories. Implementation would not result in more severe impacts than the original General Plan EIR and no additional mitigation measures or alternatives were considered.
d. Mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the previous EIR would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, but the project proponents decline to adopt the mitigation measure or alternative.

See Response to condition C. No additional mitigation measures or alternatives were required or considered.

Exhibit A-2
of Ordinance #O-10-25

Title 10 - VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
Chapter 10. 60 DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTES
Colton, California, Code of Ordinances
Supp. No. 39)

Chapter 10. 60 DESIGNATED TRUCK ROUTES

10. 60. 010 Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the Truck Route Ordinance. The City of Colton hereinafter shall be called City." This Chapter shall be applicable in the incorporated territory of the City.

Ord. No. O-20- 16, § 1, 10- 18- 2016)

10. 60. 020 Designated.

A. The use of all streets within the City by any vehicle exceeding a gross weight of six fourteen thousand pounds, except upon the Truck Routes specified in the City of Colton General Plan Mobility ElementSection

10. 60. 020( B) is prohibited. A vehicle in excess of six fourteen thousand pounds up to a maximum of fourteen thousandeighty thousand pounds, including its load, may utilize the streets and portions of streets designated as Truck Routes. Except as otherwise provided in Section 21101 et seq. and Section 35701 et seq. of the California Vehicle Code, no vehicle in excess of fourteen eighty thousand pounds, including its load, shall utilize the streets and portions of streets designated as Truck Routes. Streets designated as Local Truck Routes in the City of Colton General Plan Mobility Element shall only be used by local businesses. Through truck traffic is not permitted on Local Truck Routes.

B. The specified portions of the following public streets are hereby designated as " Truck Routes."

1. Mt. Vernon Avenue ( Washington Street to North City Limits)

2. Laurel Street ( Pennsylvania Avenue to La Cadena Drive)

3. La Cadena Drive ( Laurel Street to Mt. Vernon Avenue)

4. Colton Avenue ( Mt. Vernon Avenue to East City Limits)

5. Fairway Drive ( Mt. Vernon Avenue to East City Limits)

6. Valley Boulevard ( within Colton City Limitsbetween Pepper Avenue and western City limit and between Rancho Avenue and its eastern terminus at Sperry Drive)

7. Pepper Avenue ( within Colton City Limits)

8. La Cadena Drive ( Valley Boulevard to South City Limits)

9. Agua Mansa Road ( West City limits to Rancho Avenue)

10. Riverside Avenue ( within Colton City Limits)

11. Iowa Avenue ( La Cadena Drive to South City Limits)

12. M Street ( La Cadena Drive to Mt. Vernon Avenue)

13. Barton Road ( within Colton City Limitsbetween La Cadena Drive and I- 215)

14. Washington Street ( Mt. Vernon Avenue to East City LimitsI- 215)

15. Hunts Lane ( Washington Street Commercial Road to North City Limits)

16. Rancho Avenue ( La Cadena Drive to Agua Mansa Road) Exhibit- A- 2 Amendments to
Chapter 10. 60 of C.M. C.
of Resolution No. R-27- 25
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CB. The following street segment is proposed for restrictions to allow only trucks with a kingpin- to- rear- axle KPRA) length of twenty- six feet or less:

1. Rancho Avenue ( Valley Boulevard to Agua Mansa Road) Ord. No. O- 20- 16, § 1, 10- 18- 2016)

Item: 11.

Staff Report

Meeting Date: December 16, 2025
To: City Council
From: Bill Smith, City Manager
Prepared By: Stephanie Vargas, Chief Deputy City Clerk
Item Name: Second Reading of Ordinance No. O-12-25 - Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, to Adopt by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, Incorporating the "International Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 2021 Edition Including Appendices; the 2025 California Fire Code, Incorporating the "International Fire Code" 2024 Edition Including Appendices Thereto; the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Incorporating the “International Wildland-Urban Interface” 2024 Edition Including Appendices Thereto; the 2025 California Residential Code, Incorporating the "International Residential Code" 2025 Edition Including Appendices Thereto; the 2025 California Mechanical Code; Including Appendices Thereto; the 2025 California Plumbing Code, Incorporating the "California Plumbing Code", 2025 Edition, Including Appendices; the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Including Appendices Thereto; 2025 California Energy Efficiency Standards Including Appendices Thereto; Adopting by Reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition; and the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition; with Appendices and Amendments Thereto; Together with Certain Amendments, Deletions, Additions, and Exceptions and are Hereby Adopted by Reference in Their Entirety And Amended In Chapters 15.04 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10,

15.11, 15.12, 15.13, and 15.16 of Title 15 Herein, shall Comprise the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of Colton, Ordinance No. O-12-25.

Recommended Action:

Approve Second Reading of An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Colton, California, Adopting by Reference the 2025 California Building Code, Incorporating the "International Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2, 2021 Edition Including Appendices; the 2025 California Fire Code, Incorporating the "International Fire Code" 2024 Edition Including Appendices Thereto; the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, Incorporating the “International Wildland- Urban Interface” 2024 Edition Including Appendices Thereto; the 2025 California Residential Code, Incorporating the "International Residential Code" 2025 Edition Including Appendices Thereto; the 2025 California Mechanical Code; Including Appendices Thereto; the 2025 California Plumbing Code, Incorporating the "California Plumbing Code", 2025 Edition,

Including Appendices; the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code Including Appendices Thereto; 2025 California Energy Efficiency Standards Including Appendices Thereto; Adopting by Reference the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition; and the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 Edition; with Appendices and Amendments Thereto; Together with Certain Amendments, Deletions, Additions, and Exceptions and are Hereby Adopted by Reference in Their Entirety And Amended In Chapters

15.04 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.13, and 15.16 of Title 15 Herein, shall Comprise the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of Colton, Ordinance No. O-12-

25. Background:

Issues/Analysis:

Fiscal Impacts:

Alternatives:

Attachments:

1. City Council Ordinance No. O-12-25

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ORDINANCE NO. O-12-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLTON, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2, 2021 EDITION INCLUDING APPENDICES; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE" 2024 EDITION INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE
CODE, INCORPORATING THE “INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE” 2024 EDITION INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE" 2025 EDITION INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE", 2025 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO;
2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS INCLUDING
APPENDICES THERETO; ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE UNIFORM
CODE FOR THE ABATEMENT OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS, 1997
EDITION; AND THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE
CODE, 2021 EDITION; WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS
THERETO; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS,

ADDITIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS AND ARE HEREBY ADOPTED BY
REFERENCE IN THEIR ENTIRETY AND AMENDED IN CHAPTERS 15.04

15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.11, 15.12, 15.13, AND 15.16 OF TITLE 15

HEREIN, SHALL COMPRISE THE BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION

REGULATIONS OF THE CITY OF COLTON

WHEREAS, Government Code Section 50022.1, et seq., authorizes the adoption by reference of the Codes specified in the title of the Ordinance.

WHEREAS, At least one copy of each of said Codes certified as full, true and correct by the City Clerk of the City of Colton have been filed in the Office of the City Clerk in accordance with the provisions of Government Code Section 50022.6.

WHEREAS, a duly noticed public hearing, as required by California Government Code Section 50022.3, has been conducted and concluded prior to the adoption of this Ordinance.

WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Colton ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. The City hereby makes the findings to support changes needed to the California Building Code, as contained in Exhibit 2 to this Ordinance. The City Council incorporates the Recitals set forth above by this reference.

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SECTION 2. Chapters 15.04, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10, 15.11,

15.12, 15-12, 15.13, and 15.16 of Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code, entitled Buildings and Construction, are hereby added and amended as provided for herein, provided that said amendments shall not apply to or excuse any violation thereof occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and provided further that the provisions of Title 15 as exist prior to the adoption of this Ordinance shall continue to be applicable to construction for which permits have been issued prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. Moreover, this Ordinance does not amend or revoke any previously established fees referenced in this Ordinance.

SECTION 3. Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
"CHAPTER 15.04

CODES ADOPTION

Section:

15.04.010 Codes adoption.

15.04.020 Violations.

15.04.010 Codes adoption.

The 2025 California Building Code, incorporating the "International Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2", 2021 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Fire Code, incorporating the “International Fire Code” 2024 Edition , including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, incorporating the “International Wildland- Urban Interface Code” 2024 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Residential Code incorporating the "International Residential Code", 2025 Edition including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Mechanical Code, incorporating the “Californian Mechanical Code" 2025 Edition; including all appendices thereto· the 2025 California Plumbing Code incorporating the "California Plumbing Code" 2021 Edition, including all appendices thereto; the 2025 California Electrical Code including all appendices thereto; 2025 California Green Building Stand Codes; are hereby adopted by reference in their entirety and amended in Chapters 15.04, 15.06, 15.06, 15.07, 15.08, 15.09, 15.10 15.11, 15.12,

15.13 and 15.16 herein, shall comprise the Building and Construction Regulations of the City of Colton."

15.04.020 Violations.

A. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, or demolish, equip, use, occupy or maintain any building or structure in the City, or cause the same to be done, contrary to, or in violation of , any of the provisions of the codes.

B. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of the code is guilty of a misdemeanor. Each day, or portion thereof, during which any such violation is committed, continued, or permitted, is a separate offense. Any such violation shall be punishable by such fines and penalties as described in Chapter 8.12 of the Colton Municipal Code.”

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SECTION 4: Chapter 15.06 of Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“CHAPTER 15.06

BUILDING CODE

Sections:

15.06.005 Section [A] 101.4 amended – Referenced Codes.

15.06.010 Section [A] 105.2 amended – Work exempt from permit.

15.06.020 Section [A] 105.5 amended – Expiration.

15.06.030 Section City Ordinance section added- – Permit Issuance.

15.06.040 Sections [A] 113.1 and [A] 113.3 amended – Board of appeals.

15.06.045 Sections [A] 114.1 and [A] 114.2 amended – Violations.

15.06.060 Section 903 amended – Fire protection and life safety systems.

15.06.070 Section 903.1 amended – General.

15.06.080 Section 903.2 amended – Where required.

15.06.145 Section 903.2.8 amended - Group R.

15.06.150 Section 903.2.9 amended - Group S-1...

15.06.155 Section 903.2.9.1 amended - Repair Garages.

15.06.160 Section 903.2.9.2 amended – Bulk Storage of Tires.

15.06.165 Section 903.2.10.1 amended – Commercial Parking Garages.

15.06.170 Section 903.2.11.1 amended – Stories without openings.

15.06.175 Section 903.2.11.3 amended – Deleted exceptions.

15.06.180 Section 903.3.3.3 amended – NFPA 13 D Sprinkler Systems.

15.06.185 Section 903.3.5.3 added – Hydraulic Calculated System.

15.06.190 Section 903.3.4 amended – Sprinkler S. Supervision and Alarms.

15.06.195 Section 905.4 amended – Location of Class I Standpipe hose.

15.06.200 Table1505.1 amended - Minimum roof covering classification.

15.06.210 Section 1609.3 amended – Ultimate wind speed.

15.06.220 Appendix Chapter Adopted and Amended

15.06.230 Section J101.1 of Appendix J amended – Scope.

15.06.240 Section J101.1 of Appendix J amended – Special requirements for hazardous conditions

15.06.250 Section J103.2 of Appendix J amended – Exemptions.

15.06.260 Section J104 of Appendix J amended – Permit application and submittal.

15.06.270 Section J105.1 of Appendix J amended – General.

15.06.280 Section J109.4 of Appendix J amended – Drainage across property lines.

15.06.290 Section J110 of Appendix J amended – Temporary erosion control during grading.

15.06.005 Section [A] 101.4 of Chapter 1, Division II Amended – Referenced codes.

Sections [A] 101.4.1, 101.4.2, 101.4.3 and 101.4.4 of the California Building Code are deleted.

15.06.010 Section [A] 105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II Amended - Work exempt from permit.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference and is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

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15.06.020 Section [A] 105.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Expiration.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference and is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

15.06.030 Section [A] 105.3 of Chapter 1, Division II Added – Permit Issuance.

Section [A] 105.3 of the California Building Code is amended to add subsection to read as follows:

Building permits may be issued to either:

a). Persons holding a valid license issued by State of California State Contractor's License Board, related to the specialty of the work being performed, or

b). Persons providing bona fide proof of ownership of the Property and Buildings for which the Permit is being issued or their authorized Representative.

15.06.040 Section [A] 113.1 and [A] 113.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended Board of appeals.

Sections [A] 113.1 and [A] 113.3 of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

[A] 113.1 General.

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. 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 Building Official.
[A] 113.3 Qualifications. Deleted.

15.06.050 Section [A] 114.1 and [A] 114.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Violations.

Sections [A] 113.1 and [A] 113.3 of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows:

[A] 114.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

[A] 114.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving removal, demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the

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provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

15.06.060 Section 903.1 amended.

Section 903.1, General, of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and Colton guidelines for 13, 13D, 13R, and Colton Fire Department Underground Piping for Hydrants and Sprinkler Supply Line

15.06.070 Section 903 is amended – Fire protection systems.

Section 903.2 amended. Section 903.2 of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings or structures shall be provided in locations described in this section regardless of fire resistive separation walls. In all existing structures and occupancies not equipped with an automatic sprinkler system, the following requirements shall apply:

1. For existing buildings smaller than 5,000 square feet in gross floor area, when an addition causes the structure to exceed 5,000 square feet and such addition is equal to or greater than 50% of the existing square footage, the entire structure shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system.

2. For existing buildings larger than 5,000 square feet in gross floor area, when an addition is equal to or greater than 10% of the existing square footage, the entire structure shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system.

3. For existing buildings larger than 5,000 square feet in gross floor area, when extensive renovation or remodeling is done to more than 50% of the gross floor area, and when a change of use that, in the opinion of the fire code official using the guidance of this Code, increases the likelihood of, or increases the danger to occupants in a fire incident, the entire area shall be provided with an automatic sprinkler system.

15.06.080 Section 903.2.1 amended. Section 903.2.1 of the California Building Code is hereby adopted by reference.

15.06.125 Section 903.2.2 amended. Section 903.2.2 of the California Building Code is hereby adopted by reference.

15.06.165 Section 903.2.10.1 amended.

Section 903.2.10 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by the deletion of the exceptions.

Section 903.2.10.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet.

15.06.175 Section 903.2.8, Group R, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.8. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:

1. New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings.

2. Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
a) When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, as defined in Section 502.1, and greater than 1000 square feet (92.903 m2) within a two-year period; or
b) An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic sprinklers; or
c) When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determined that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

Exceptions:

1. Exception 1 deleted.

2. When approved by the fire code official, detached Group U private garages accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy, when located 50 feet or more from property lines or dwellings.

3. Group R-3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing non- ambulatory clients above the first floor, and not housing clients above the second floor.

4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13113, occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill or mentally handicapped, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portion thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.

5. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13143.6, occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65years of age or over).

15.06.180 Section 903.3.1.3 amended.

Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D sprinkler systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one and two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, including attached garages.

15.06.185 Section 903.3.5.3 added.

Section 903.3.5.3 hydraulically calculated systems are hereby added as follows:

903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity

Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and required by the Fire Code Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3

15.06.190 Section 903.4 amended.

Section 903.4 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 903.4, Sprinkler system supervision and alarms, is hereby adopting an amended/deleting item 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows:

1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.

2. Limited area systems in accordance with Section 903.3.8, provided the backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position unless supplying an occupancy required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, in which case the backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annunciated.

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3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where the common supply main is used to supply both the domestic and automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for automatic sprinkler system is not provided.

4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.

5. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.

6. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.

15.06.195 Section 905.4 amended.

Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections is hereby amended by adding items 7 as follows:
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections are hereby revised to include number 7 as follows:

7. The centerline of the 2.5-inch (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.

15.06.200 Table 1505.1 Amended – Minimum roof covering classification Table 1505.1 of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows: Table 1505.1 Roof assemblies shall be divided into classes defined in this section. Class A and B roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM E108 or UL 790 Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new buildings, re-roofs or additions.

*See Section 1505.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard Zones

15.06.210 Section 1609.3 amended – Basic wind speed.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference:

Risk Category III & IV: 115 mph, Vult- Exposure “C”

15.06.220 Appendix Chapters Adopted.

Appendices chapters C, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, in the California Building Code are hereby Adopted.

15.06.230 Section J101-1 of Appendix J amended - Scope

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference.

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15.06.240 Section J101 of Appendix J amended – Special requirements for hazardous conditions.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference.

15.06.250 Section J103.2 of Appendix J – Exemptions.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference.

15.06.270 Section J105.1 of Appendix J– General

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference.

15.06.280 Section J109.4 of Appendix J amended – Drainage across property lines.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference. .

SECTION 5: Chapter 15.07 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:

“CHAPTER 15.07

RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE

Sections:

15.07.010 Section 1.8.8 of Chapter 1, Division I amended – Board of appeals.

15.07.020 Section R105.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Work exempt from permit.

15.07.030 Section R105.5 amended – Expiration.

15.07.040 Section R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended Violations.

15.07.050 Section R301.2.1 amended – Wind limitations.

15.07.060 Section R401.4.1 amended – Geotechnical evaluation.

15.07.070 Section R902.1 amended – Roofing covering materials.

15.07.080 Section Appendix Chapter Adopted.

15.07.010 Section 1.8.8 of Chapter 1, Division I amended – Board of appeals.

Section 1.8.8 of Chapter 1, Division I of the California Residential Code is hereby amended and re-adopts to read as follows:

1.8.8.1 General.

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. 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 Building Official.

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15.07.020 Section R105.2 of Chapter I, Division II amended – Work exempt from permit.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference.

15.06.030 Section R105.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Expiration.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference.

15.07.040 Section R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter I, Division II – amended – Violations.

Section R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Residential Code is hereby amended and re-adopted to read as follows:

R113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

R113.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

15.07.050 Section R301.2.1 Amended – Wind design criteria.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference.

15.07.070 Section R105.5 of Chapter 1, Division II amended- Expiration Section R105.5 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows “ Building permits issued to repair under Chapter 8.04 or 8.05 of this code shall expire in sixty (60) days from the date of such permit is issued unless the Code Enforcement and Housing Appeals Board authorizes a longer period of time in which to complete the work in which event such permit will expire at the end of such longer period of time.

Section R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter I, Division II - amended - Violations.

Section of R113.1 and R113.2 of Chapter 1, Division II of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

R113.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to erect, construct, alter, extend, repair, move, remove, demolish, occupy or maintain any building, structure or equipment regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the provisions of this code.

R113.2 Notice of violation. The Building Official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration extension, repair, moving, removal, demolition, maintaining or occupancy of a building or structure in violation of the

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provisions of this code or in violation of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of the violation.

Section R301.2.1 amended - Wind design criteria.

Section R301.2.l of the California Residential Code is hereby amended by adding a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows:

For the City of Colton, new structures shall be designed for a minimum wind speed Vult of 110 miles per hour.

15.07.070 Section R902.1 Amended - Roofing covering materials.

Section R902.1 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.

Minimum Roof Covering Classification for different types of construction for new buildings, re roofs or additions except for the construction of roofs in very High Fire Hazard Zones.

*See Section 902.1.1 for Class A Roof Coverings in Very-High Fire Hazard Severity

15.07.080 Appendices Adopted.

Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, I, K, L, N, 0, P, Q, and R of the California Residential Code are hereby adopted by Reference.

SECTION 6: Chapter 15.08 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:

"CHAPTER 15.08

MECHANICAL CODE

Sections:

15.08.010 Section 108.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – General.

15.08.020 Section 114.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Permit fees.

15.08.030 Section 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Plan review fees.

15.08.040 Table 114.1 of Chapter 1, Division II deleted – Mechanical permit fees.

15.09.050 Appendix Chapters Adopted.

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15.08.010 Section 108.1 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - General.

Section 108.1 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

108.1 General.

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. 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 Building and Safety Services Director.

15.08.020 Section 114.2 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Permit fees.

Section 114.2 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

114.2 Permit Fees.

The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.

15.08.030 Section 114.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended - Plan review fees.

Section 114.3 of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

114.3 Plan Review Fees.

When Section 114.2 requires submittal documents, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth by Resolution of the City Council.

Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged.

15.08.040 Table 114.1 Deleted - Mechanical permit fees.

Table 114.1 Mechanical Permit Fees of the California Mechanical Code is hereby deleted.”

15.08.050 Appendix Chapters Adopted.

Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G,H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, R and S of the California Mechanical Code are hereby adopted.

SECTION 7: Chapter 15.09 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:

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CHAPTER 15.09

PLUMBING CODE

Sections:

15.09.010 Section 102.3 of Chapter 1, Division II amended – Board of appeals.

15.09.020 Section 103.4 amended - Permit fees.

15.09.030 Section 103.4.1 amended - Plan review fees.

15.09.040 Table 103.4 deleted - Plumbing permit fees.

15.09.050 Appendix Chapters Adopted.

15.09.060 Section 609.3.1 added – Copper tubing.

15.09.070 Section 701.1 amended – ABS and PVC materials.

15.09.080 Section 701.1 amended – ABS and PVC materials for residential construction.

Section 102.3 is hereby added to the California Plumbing Code read as follows:

102.3. Board of appeals
In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass upon matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of and shall act as Secretary to said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. 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 Building Official.

15.09.020 Section 103.4 amended - Permit fees.

Section 103.4 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

103.4 Permit Fees.

The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.

15.09.030 Section 103.4.1 amended - Plan review fees.

Section 103.4.1 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

103.4.1 Plan Review Fees.

When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by 103.2.2, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth by Resolution of the City Council.

Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, an additional review fee shall be charged.

15.09.040 Table 103.4 deleted - Plumbing permit fees.

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Table 103.4 of the California Plumbing Code is hereby deleted and amended language is as follows:

The fee for each permit shall be as established by Resolution of the City Council.

15.09.050 Appendix Chapters Adopted.

Appendices chapters A, B, C, D, G, H, I, J, and K. In the California plumbing Code are hereby adopted.

15.09.060 Section 609.3.1 of Chapter 6 added – Copper tubing.

Section 609.3.1 is hereby added to Section 609.3.1 of the California Plumbing Code to amended to read as follows:

609.3.1 Copper tubing serving plumbing fixtures within dwelling unit shall be installed without joints and the installation shall satisfy the following requirements.

(1) The copper tubing shall be installed within a watertight continuous sleeve that prevents direct contact between the copper tubing and under-slab soils.

(2) During construction the protective sleeve shall be capped at both ends until the copper tubing is installed and released for service.

15.09.070 Section 701.1 amended – ABS and PVC materials.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference.

15.09.080 Section 701.1 amended – ABS and PVC materials for residential construction.

Amended and adopts the California Building Code by reference.

SECTION 8: Chapter 15.10 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:

"CHAPTER 15.10

ELECTRICAL CODE

Sections:

15.10.010 Section 80.15 of Annex H amended and approved– Board of appeals.

Section 80.15 Annex H of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

80.15. Board of appeals.

In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals consisting of 3 members and 2 alternates who are qualified by experience and training to pass on matters pertaining to building construction and who are not employees of the jurisdiction.

SECTION 9: Chapter 15.11 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:

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CHAPTER 15.11

GREEN BUILDING CODE

15.11.10 Section 4.106.4 and 5.106.5.3 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Sections: 15.11.010

15.11.010 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:

Section 15.11.010: Expedited, streamlined permitting process for electric vehicle charging stations as required by Government Section 65850.7

15.11.010 Intent and purpose.

The intent and purpose of this section is to adopt an expedited, streamlined electric vehicle charging systems to achieve timely and cost-effective installations of electric vehicle charging systems. This Chapter is designed to encourage the use of electric vehicle charging systems by removing unreasonable barriers, minimizing costs to property owners and the City, and expanding the ability of property owners to install electric vehicle charging systems. This section allows the city to achieve these goals while protecting the public health and safety.

15.11.020. Expedited Review and Process
Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall implement an expedited administrative permit review process for electric vehicle charging stations and adopt a checklist of all requirements with which electric vehicle charging stations shall comply with in order to be eligible for expedited review. The expedited administrative permit review process and checklist may refer to the recommendations in the checklist prescribed by the most current version of the “Plug-In Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Permitting Checklist” of the “Zero-Emission Vehicles in California: Community Readiness Guidebook” published by the Governor’s Office of Planning and Research. The City’s adopted checklist shall be published on the City’s website.

15.11.030. Electronic Submittals
Consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, the Building Official shall allow for electronic submittal of permit applications covered by this Ordinance and associated supporting documentation. In accepting such permit applications, the Building Official shall also accept electronic signatures on all forms, applications, and other documentation in lieu of a wet signature by any applicant.

15.11.040. Association Approval
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defined by Civil Code Section 4080.

15.11.040. Permit Application Processing
A permit application that satisfies the information requirements in the City’s adopted checklist shall be deemed complete and be promptly processed. Upon confirmation by the Building Official that the permit application and supporting documents meets the requirements of the City adopted checklist, and is consistent with all applicable laws, the Building Official shall, consistent with Government Code Section 65850.7, approve the application and issue all necessary permits. Such approval does not authorize an applicant to energize or utilize the electric vehicle charging station until approval is granted by the City. If the Building Official determines that the permit application is incomplete, he or she shall issue a written correction notice to the applicant, detailing all deficiencies in the application and any additional information required to be eligible for expedited permit issuance.

15.11.050. Technical Review
It is the intent of this Section to encourage the installation of electric vehicle charging stations by removing obstacles to permitting for charging stations so long as the action does not supersede the Building Official’s authority to address higher priority life-safety situations. If the Building Official makes a finding based on substantial evidence that the electric vehicle charging station could have a specific adverse impact upon the public health or safety, as defined in Government Code 65850.7, the City may require the applicant to apply for a use permit

15.11.010 Section [Reserved for future amendments.]

SECTION 10: Chapter 15.12 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.12

CALIFRNIA ENERGY EFFICICNCY STANDARDS

Sections:

15.12.010 [Reserved for future amendments.]

15.12.010 Section [Reserved for future amendments.]”

SECTION 11: Chapter 15.13 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:

CHAPTER 15.13

HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
Sections:

15.13.010 [Reserved for future amendments.]

15.13.010 Section [Reserved for future amendments.]”

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SECTION 12: Chapter 15.13 is hereby added to Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:

“CHAPTER 15.14

EXISTING BUILDING CODE

Sections:

15.14.010 [Reserved for future amendments.]

15.14.010 Section [Reserved for future amendments.]”

SECTION 13: Chapter 15.16 of Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

“Chapter 15.16

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE

Sections:

15.16.030. - Section 101.1 Amended - Administration.

15.16.035. - Section 103.2 amended.

15.16.040. - Section 104 amended.

15.16.050. – Section 105.6 amended.

15.16.060. – Section 110.4 amended.

15.16.070. – Section 112.4 amended.

15.16.075. – Section 202 amended.

15.16.080. – Section 304.1.2 amended.

15.16.090. – Section 305 amended.

15.16.091. – Section 307 amended.

15.16.096. – Section 322 added.

15.16.105 – Section amended

15.16.110. – Section 503.2.1.1 added.

15.16.120. – Section 503.2.7 amended.

15.16.130. – Section 503.4 amended.

15.16.140. – Section 504.5 amended.

15.16.145 - Section 504.5 .1 amended

15.16.150. – Section 507.5.1 amended.

15.16.160. – Section 509.2.1 added.

15.16.180. – Section 903.2 amended.

15.16.185 Section 903.1 amended.

15.16.190 Section 903.2 amended.

15.16.195 Section 903.2.8 amended.

15.16.240. – Section 903.2.2 amended.

15.16.280. – Section 903.2.8 amended.

15.16.305. – Section 903.2.9.2 amended.

15.16.310. – Section 903.2.10 amended.

15.16.320. – Section 903.2.10.1 amended

15.16.330. – Section 903.2.11.1 amended.

15.16.340. – Section 903.2.11.3 amended.

15.16.350. – Section 903.2.21 added.

15.16.360. – Section 903.3.1.3 amended.

15.16.370. – Section 903.3.5.3 added.

15.16.380. – Section 903.4 amended.

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15.16.382. – Section 905.4 amended.

15.16.383. - Section 912.2 amended

15.16.384 - Section 1205.2 amended

15.16.385. – Section 2404.1 amended.

15.16.390. – Section 2810.6 amended.

15.16.400. – Section 2810.7 amended.

15.16.410. – Section 2810.8 amended.

15.16.420. – Section 2810.8.1 added.

15.16.421 - Chapter 28 - amended

15.16.425. – Section 3201.1 amended.

15.16.430. – Section 4906.3 amended.

15.16.440. – Section 4908 added.

15.16.450. – Section 5001.5.2 amended.

15.16.460. – Section 5601.3.6 added.

15.16.470. – Section 5608.2 added.

15.16.480. – Section 5614 added.

15.16.490. – Section 5704.2.3.2 amended.

15.16.500. – added. Establishment of limits required by the Fire Code.

15.16.520. – Section 8.3.3.1 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition, amended.

15.16.530. – Section 8.15.1.2.7 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition amended.

15.16.240. – Section 11.1.1.1 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition added.

15.16.550. – Section 4.1.3 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition added.

15.16.570. - Section 4.1.3.2 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition added

15.16.580. – Section 4.1.3.3 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition added

15.16.590. – Section 4.1.3.4 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition added.

15.16.600. – Section 47.1.2 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition amended.

15.16.610. – Section 7.3.1.1 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition amended.

15.16.620. – Section 6.1.1.4 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition amended.

15.16.630. – Section 6.3.3 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition amended.

15.16.640. – Section 10.1.5 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition added.

15.16.650. – Section 10.4.1.1 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition amended.

15.16.660. – Section 10.3.6.1 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition added.

15.16.670. – Section 10.6.3.1 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition amended.

15.16.680. – Section 10.4.3.1.1 NFPA 13, 2016 Edition amended.

15.16.030. – Section 101.1 amended.

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 101.1 Title of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Colton,
Hereinafter referred to as “this code.”

15.16.035. – Section 103.2 amended.

Section 103.2 Appointment of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

103.2 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.

15.16.040. – Section 104 amended.

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Section 104 Duties and Responsibilities of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

104.1.1 Citations. The fire code official and his or her designees are authorized to issue a citation to persons operating or maintaining an occupancy, premises, or vehicle subject to this code who allow a hazard to exist or fail to take immediate action to abate a hazard on such occupancy, premises or vehicle when ordered or notified to do so.

104.12 Cost Recovery. Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Investigations, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1.

15.16.050. – Section 105.6 amended.

Section 105.6 Required Operational Permits of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following subsections:

105.5.31.1 Pallet Yards. An operational permit is required to store, manufacture, refurbish or otherwise handle >200 cubic feet of combustible pallets at one site.
105.5.34.1 Fixed Hood and Duct Extinguishing Systems. An operational permit is required to utilize commercial cooking appliances, as defined in Section 202, with a fixed hood, duct, and cooking appliance fire extinguishing system.

15.16.060. – Section 113.4 amended.

Section 113.4 Violation penalties of the California Fire Code is hereby revised as follows: Infraction, Misdemeanor, as follows:

113.4 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 either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in Section 113.4.2 and 113.4.3. Penalties shall be punishable by such fines and penalties as described in Chapter 8.12 of the Colton Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Sections 113.4.2 Infraction is hereby added as follows:

113.4.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 110.4.3, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.

Sections 113.4.3 Misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:

113.4.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:

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104.11.2 - Obstructing operations
104.11.3 - Systems and Devices
110.6 - Overcrowding
110.3.2 - Compliance with Orders and Notices
114.4 - Failure to comply
305.4 - Deliberate or negligent burning
308.1.2 - Throwing or placing sources of ignition
310.7 - Burning Objects
3108.4 - Open or exposed flames

15.16.070. Section 114 amended.

Section 114 Stop Work Order of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

114.4 Failure to Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having being 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 liable for penalties as described in Chapter 8.12 of the Colton Municipal Code.

Chapter 2

Definitions

Chapter 2 Definitions of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

15.16.075. – Section 202 amended.

Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding “Flow- line” and “Hazardous Fire Area,” as follows:

202 General Definitions

FLOW-LINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.

GROUND COVER. A plant that naturally grows close to the ground and does not exceed 18 inches in height at full maturity.

HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Includes all areas identified within Section 4906.2 the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official as presenting a fire hazard due to the presence of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible vegetation.

Chapter 3

General Requirements

Chapter 3 General Requirements is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

15.16.080. Section 304.1.3 amended.

Section 304.1.3 Vegetation of the California Fire Code is hereby

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revised as follows:

304.1.3 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 requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with the 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code and City of Colton Vegetation Management Guidelines. If a fire hazard is determined to exist, by the fire code official or his or her designee, the fire code official may give notice to the owner of the property upon which a hazardous condition exists to abate such condition. If abatement is not performed within the time frames granted by such notices or other written documentation, the fire code official may cause abatement to be done in accordance with public nuisance abatement procedures and make the expense of such abatement a lien upon the property at which such condition exists.

15.16.090. Section 305 amended.

Section 305.6 Outdoor fires is hereby amended by adding the following subsections:

305.6 Outdoor fires. Outdoor fires shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308 and with other applicable sections of this code. 305.6.1 Where prohibited. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in fuel modification areas, Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or Special Fire Protection Areas (SFPA) or other locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA, SFPA or FHSZ, except by permit from the fire code official.

Exceptions: A permit is not required for the following:

1. Fires in approved outdoor or portable fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings and similar devices at Group R occupancies that are installed and used in accordance with this code.

2. Outdoor fires at inhabited premises or official organized campsites or parks when located in a permanent or portable barbeque or grill, incinerator, or outdoor fireplace located at least 30 feet from combustible vegetation.

3. Installations or uses approved by the fire code official.

305.6.1.1 Fuel Modification Areas. Outdoor fires using wood or other solid fuel shall not be built, ignited or maintained in a fuel modification area.

305.6.1.2 Supervision. Where a permit is issued or when allowed under the exceptions of Section 305.6.1, such fires shall be supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.

305.6.2 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires are not allowed when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the

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fire code official.

305.6.3 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.

15.16.091. Section 307 amended.

Section 307 OPEN BURNING; RECREATIONAL FIRES AND
PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE

PITS, FIRE RINGS, AND OUTDOOR FIREPLACES

307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

Exception: Barbeques grills and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.

Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:

307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet.

Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.

Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied- petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.

The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace, Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.

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Exceptions:

1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3’ from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies,

2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies.

Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.

Exceptions:

1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone

2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.

15.16.096 Section 324 added.

Section 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:

324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in areas with or adjacent to land having hazardous combustible vegetation shall comply with the requirements in the edition of City of Colton Vegetation Management Guidelines currently in use at the time of plan submittal.

Section 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added as follows:

325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.

Section 326 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:
326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require

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reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1.  Difficult terrain.

2.  Danger of erosion.

3.  Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.

4.  Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

5.  Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.

Section 327 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:

327 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 327.1 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:

1.  Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

2.  Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition

Section 327.1 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:

327.1 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with the following:

1.  A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.

2.  Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.

Section 328 Restricted Entry is hereby added as follows:

328 Restricted entry. The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous

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fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1.  Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.

2.  Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service.

Section 329 Trespassing on posted property is hereby added as follows:

329 Trespassing on posted property. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.

1.  Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area.

2.  Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.

Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.

Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness Adopt only the Sections listed below:

1. 401-401.9

2. 402

3. 403

4. 404.1

5. 404.5-404.6.6

6. 405

7. 406

8. 407

Chapter 5
Fire Service Features

Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

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15.16.105 Section 501.1 amended.

501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and the City of Colton Guideline for Fire Department Access & Water Requires for Commercial & Residential Development, and the City of Colton Guideline for Underground Piping for Private Hydrants & Sprinkler Supply Line.

Section 503.2.1 amended.
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 for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). Where fire apparatus access roads serve structures greater than 3 stories or more than 30 feet in height, they shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7315 mm).

15.16.110 Section 503.2.1.1 added.

Section 503.2.1.1 Hazardous Fire Area is added as follows:

503.2.1.1 Hazardous Fire Areas. In Hazardous Fire Areas, the minimum fire apparatus road width shall be 28 feet (8530 mm). The width shall be maintained to an approved point outside of the Hazardous Fire Area.

Exception: When the road serves no more than three dwelling units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be 24 feet (7300 mm). This length may be increased to 400 feet where serving no more than three dwelling units and all structures accessed from the roadway are protected by automatic fire sprinklers.

15.16.120 Section 503.2.7 amended.

Section 503.2.7 Grade of the California Fire Code 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 to a maximum of twelve percent (12%), unless mitigating protection measures are applied and approved by the fire code official.

15.16.130. Section 503.4 amended.

Section 503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads of the California Fire Code 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 the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Any condition that serves as an impediment to fire access, or any vehicle or other obstruction to fire access may be removed at the order of the Fire Department or other governing agency in cooperation with the Fire Department, with the expense of such removal to be paid by the owner of the roadway, or of said vehicle or obstruction.

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Section 503.6 Security Gates of the California Fire Coded is hereby amended to read as follows:

503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Security gates providing access from a roadway to a major street shall be located at a minimum of 65 feet from the nearest edge of the major street. 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.

15.16.140 Section 504.5 amended.

Section 504.5 SECTION 504.5 Escape Windows is added as follows:

504.5 Escape window access. Where escape windows are required by Section 1031.2, fire department access shall be provided to the escape window. An unobstructed setback area shall be provided. The minimum setback distance shall be calculated ((H/5)+2)+P= Clear space required.

Where:

H = Height of the windowsill measured from the exterior ground surface P = 3’ ladder pad

15.16.145 Section 504.5 .1 Ladder Pad is added as follows:

504.5.1 Ladder Pad. Where a laddering pad is required, it shall be free of obstructions and vegetation for a minimum of 3-foot x 3-foot area. The laddering pad shall be a firm surface such as compacted decomposed granite, concrete, pavers, or asphalt. The laddering pad shall be placed at a distance from the structure as calculated by Section 504.5.

15.16.150 Section 507.5.1 amended.

Section 507.5.1 Where required of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:

507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.

Exception:

1. For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 400 feet.

This distance may be further modified by the fire code official for such occupancies when buildings are equipped throughout with an approved fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with Sections 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or 903.3.1.3.

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15.16.160 Section 509.2.1 added.

Section 509.2.1 Access to equipment in multi-unit buildings is hereby added to read as follows:

509.2.1 Access to equipment in multi-unit buildings. When automatic fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems are installed in buildings constructed for multiple tenants and these systems protect multiple tenant spaces, the main controls and control appurtenances, such as risers, fire alarm control panels, and valves for such systems, shall be located in an attached or included room or an approved weather resistant enclosure with at least one exterior access door of not less than 3'-0" by 6'-8".

Chapter 6

Building Services and Systems

Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 7

Fire and Smoke Protection

Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 8

Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings

Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 9

Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

15.16.185 Section 903.1 amended.

Section 903.1, General, of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

903.1 General. Automatic sprinkler systems shall comply with this section and Colton guidelines for 13, 13D, 13R, and the Underground Piping for Private Hydrants & Sprinkler Supply Line Guideline.

15.16.190 Section 903.2 amended as follows.

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section as follows:

b) New buildings: In addition to the requirements of section 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, approved automatic sprinkler
systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided.

Exception:

1. Group R-3, occupancies shall comply with sections 903.2.8

2. Group U occupancies of 200 sq.ft. or less.

3. When approved by the fire code official.

c) Alteration: When the floor area of the alteration within any two- year period exceeds 50% of area of the existing structure. d) Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when:

1. Existing buildings: Where 33% or more is added and the gross floor areas exceeds 5,000 square feet.

2. Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 ft2: where more than 2,000 ft2 is added.

15.16.195. Section 903.2.8 amended 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 as follows:

a) New buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings.

b) Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:

1. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, as defined in Section 502.1, or greater than 1000 square feet (92.903 m2 ) within a two-year period; or

2. An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic sprinklers; or

3. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building/Fire Code Official determined that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

15.16.370 Section 903.3.5.3 added.

Section 903.3.5.3 hydraulically calculated systems are hereby added as follows:

903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity

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Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and required by the Fire Code Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3
Table 9.03.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems

15.16.380. Section 903.4 amended.

Section 903.4 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

Section 903.4, Sprinkler system supervision and alarms, is hereby amended by modifying item 1, deleting item 5, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows:

1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.

2. Limited area systems in accordance with Section 903.3.8, provided that the backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position unless supplying an occupancy required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, in which case the backflow preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper switch installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annunciated.

3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where the common supply main is used to supply both the domestic and automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for automatic sprinkler system is not provided.

4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.

5. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.

6. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.

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15.16.382. Section 905.4 amended.

Section 905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections is hereby amended by adding item 7 as follows:

905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections are hereby revised to include number 7 as follows:

7. The centerline of the 2.5-inch (63.5 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor.

15.16.383 Section 912.2 Location of the Fire Department Connection (FDC) is hereby revised 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 connection shall be located within 100 feet of a public fire hydrant. The fire hydrant that supports the FDC shall be on the same side of the street. A vehicle access roadway/approach shall not be placed between the FDC and fire hydrant.

Chapter 10

Means of Egress

Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety without amendments

Chapter 11

Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings

Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those Sections and Subsections listed below:

1. 1103.3.3.3

2. 1103.7

3. 1103.7.3

4. 1103.7.3.1

5. 1103.7.8 – 1103.7.8.2

6. 1103.7.9 – 1103.7.9.10

7. 1103.8 – 1103.8.5.3

8. 1193.9

9. 1103.9.1

10. 1105.12

11. 1105.12.1

12. 1107

13. 1108

14. 1113

15. 1114

16. 1115

17. 1116

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Chapter 12

Energy Systems

Chapter 20

Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety without amendments:

15.16.384 Section 1205.2 Access and Pathways.

Exception 3. Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems where the BIPV systems are approved, integrated into the finished roof surface and are listed in accordance with UL 3741.

The removal or cutting away of portions of the BIPV system during firefighting operations shall not expose a firefighter to electrical shock hazard and smoke ventilation opportunity areas have been identified.

Chapter 20

Aviation Facilities

Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments:

Chapter 21

Dry Cleaning

Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 22

Combustible Dust-Producing Operations

Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 23

Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 24

Flammable Finishes

Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments.

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15.16.385. Section 2404.1 amended.

Section 2404.1 General. is hereby amended as follows:

Section 2404.1 General. The application of flammable or combustible liquids by mean of spray apparatus in continuous or intermittent processes shall be in accordance with the requirements of Sections 2403 and 2404.2 through 2404.11.4 and Colton Fire Department Spray Booth Guidelines.

Chapter 25

Fruit and Crop Ripening

Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 26

Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging

Chapter 26 Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 27

Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities

Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments

Chapter 28

Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities

Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass, and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

15.16.390. Section 2810.6 amended.

Section 2810.6 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

2810.6 Clearance to property line. Stacks of pallets shall not be stored within 26 feet of property lines.

15.16.400. Section 2810.7 amended.

Section 2810.7 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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2810.7 Clearance to important buildings. Stacks of pallets shall not be stored within 26 feet of any important building, as determined by the fire code official, on site.

15.16.410. Section 2810.8 amended.

Section 2810.8 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

2810.8 Height. Stacks of pallets shall not exceed 16 feet in height.

15.16.420. Section 2810.8.1 added.

Section 2810.8.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:

2810.8.1 Width, length, and pile separation. Stacks of pallets shall not exceed 20 feet in width, 25 feet in length, and pallet stacks shall be separated by a minimum width of 20 feet.

15.16.421 Chapter 28 amended.

Chapter 28 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

2811 Pallet Storage Yards
2811.1 Storage location. Pallets shall be stored outside or in a separate building designed for pallet storage unless stored indoors in accordance with Section 2810.3.
2811.2 Outdoor storage. Pallets stored outside shall be stored in accordance with the following:

1. Stored in an orderly manner not to exceed 16 feet in height, 20 feet in width and 25 feet in length;

2. Pile separation shall be a minimum of 20 feet and no closer than 26 feet to property lines or exposures.

15.16.030 Section 101.1 amended.

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 101.1 Title of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Colton, Hereinafter referred to as "this code."

15.16.035 Section 103.2 amended.

Section 103.2 Appointment of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:

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103.2 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.

15.16.040 Section 104 amended.

Section 104 General Authority and Responsibilities of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:

104.1.1 Citations. The fire code official and his or her designees are authorized to issue a citation to persons operating or maintaining an occupancy, premises, or vehicle subject to this code who allow a hazard to exist or fail to take immediate action to abate a hazard on such occupancy, premises or vehicle when ordered or notified to do so.
104.12 Cost Recovery. Fire Suppression, Fire Prevention, Investigations, Rescue, or Emergency Medical Costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1.

15.16.050 Section 105.6 amended.

Section 105.6 Required Operational Permits of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following subsections:

105.6.3.1 Battery Systems. An operational permit is required for a stationary storage battery system as regulated by Section 608 of the California Fire Code.
105.6.15.1 Fixed Hood and Duct Extinguishing Systems. An operational permit is required to utilize commercial cooking appliances, as defined in Section 202, with a fixed hood, duct, and cooking appliance fire extinguishing system.
105.6.33.1 Pallet Yards. An operational permit is required to store, manufacture, refurbish or otherwise handle >200 cubic feet of combustible pallets at one site.

15.16.060 Section 112.4 amended.

Section 112.4 Violation penalties of the California Fire Code is hereby revised as follows: Infraction, Misdemeanor, 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 either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in Section 110.4.2 and 110.4.3. Penalties shall be punishable by such fines and penalties as described in Chapter 8.12 of the Colton Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

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Sections 112.4.2 Infraction is hereby added as follows:

112.4.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 110.4.3, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.

Sections 112.4.3 Misdemeanor is hereby added as follows 112.4.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
104.11.2 - Obstructing operations
104.11.3 - Systems and Devices
108.6 - Overcrowding
110.3.2 - Compliance with Orders and Notices
112.4 - Failure to comply
305.4 - Deliberate or negligent burning
308.1.2 - Throwing or placing sources of ignition
310.7 - Burning Objects
3107.4 - Open or exposed flames

Chapter 2 Definitions

Chapter 2 Definitions of the California Fire Code is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

15.16.075 Section 202 amended

Chapter 3 General Requirements

Chapter 3 General Requirements is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

15.16.080 Section 304.1.2 amended.

Section 304.1.2 Vegetation of the California Fire Code is hereby revised 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 requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49 and City of Colton Vegetation Management Guidelines. If a fire hazard is

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determined to exist, by the fire code official or his or her designee, the fire code official may give notice to the owner of the property upon which a hazardous condition exists to abate such condition. If abatement is not performed within the time frames granted by such notices or other written documentation, the fire code official may cause abatement to be done in accordance with public nuisance abatement procedures and make the expense of such abatement a lien upon the property at which such condition exists.

15.16.090 Section 305 amended.

Section 305.6 Outdoor fires is hereby amended by adding the following subsections:
305.6 Outdoor fires. Outdoor fires shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308 and with other applicable sections of this code.

305.6.1 Where prohibited. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in fuel modification areas, Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or Special Fire Protection Areas (SFPA) or other locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA, SFPA or FHSZ, except by permit from the fire code official.

Exceptions: A permit is not required for the following:

1. Fires in approved outdoor or portable fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings and similar devices at Group R occupancies that are installed and used in accordance with this code.

2. Outdoor fires at inhabited premises or official organized campsites or parks when located in a permanent or portable barbeque or grill, incinerator, or outdoor fireplace located at least 30 feet from combustible vegetation.

3. Installations or uses approved by the fire code official. 305.6.1.1 Fuel Modification Areas. Outdoor fires using wood or other solid fuel shall not be built, ignited or maintained in a fuel modification area.
305.6.1.2 Supervision. Where a permit is issued or when allowed under the exceptions of Section 305.6.1, such fires shall be supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.
305.6.2 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires are not allowed when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.

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305.6.3 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.

15.16.091 Section 307 amended.

Section 307 OPEN BURNING; RECREATIONAL FIRES AND
PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES is hereby amended as follows:

SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE

PITS, FIRE RINGS, AND OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

Exception: Barbeques grills and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.

Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:

307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet.

Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.

Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied- petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.

The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace, Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a

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structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.

Exceptions:

1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3' from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies.

2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies.

Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.

Exceptions:

1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone.

2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.

15.16.096 Section 324 added.

Section 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:

324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in areas with or adjacent to land having hazardous combustible vegetation shall comply with the requirements in the edition of City of Colton Vegetation Management Guidelines currently in use at the time of plan submittal.

Section 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added as follows:
325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

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ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.

Section 326 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:

326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.

Section 327 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
327 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 325.1 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:

1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition

Section 327.1 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:

327.1 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with the following:

1. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses

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hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.

2. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.

Section 329 Trespassing on posted property is hereby added as follows:
329 Trespassing on posted property. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.

1. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area.

2. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.

Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.

Chapter 29

Manufacture of Organic Coatings

Chapter 29
Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 31

Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures

Chapter 31 Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

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Chapter 32

High-Piled Combustible Storage

Chapter 32
High-Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment.

15.16.425 Section 3201.1 amended with the addition of #7.

Section 3201.1 Scope is hereby revised by adding Section "(7)" as follows:

(7)  High-piled combustible storage shall be in accordance with Colton Fire Department High-Piled Combustible Storage Guidelines.

Chapter 33

Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition

Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 34

Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage

Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 35

Welding and Other Hot Work

Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 36

Marinas

Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

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Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers

Chapter 37 Combustion Fibers is adopted in its entirety without amendments:

Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities

Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities is adopted in its entirety without amendments:

Chapter 40

Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines

Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines is adopted in its entirety without amendments:

Chapter 48

Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations

Chapter 50

Hazardous Materials - General Provisions

Chapter 50

Hazardous Materials - General Provisions is adopted in it's entirety with the following amendments

15.16.450 Section 5001.5.2 amended.

Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby amended by modifying the starting paragraph as follows:

5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include Colton Fire Department Chemical Classification Packet, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises. The Chemical Classification Packet shall include the following information and formatted as specified in the Colton Fire Department Chemical Classification Packet:

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1. Product Name

2. Component

3. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number

4. Location where stored or used.

5. Container size

6. Hazard classification

7. Amount in storage

8. Amount in use-closed systems

9. Amount in use-open systems.

Chapter 51

Aerosols

Chapter 51 Aerosols is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 53

Compressed Gases

Chapter 53 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 54

Corrosive Materials

Chapter 54 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 55

Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter

56 Explosives and Fireworks

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Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks California Fire Code Chapter 56 is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

15.16.460 Section 5601.7 added. This was supposed to be changed to 5601.7 Section 5601.7 Seizure of Fireworks is hereby added as follows:

5601.7 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.

15.16.470 Section 5608.2 added.

Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:

5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.

15.16.480 Section 5614 added.

Section 5614 Explosives and blasting is hereby added as follows:

5614 Explosives and blasting. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within wildland-urban interface areas or hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official. The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in residential areas, principal business districts, closely-built commercial areas and heavily-populated areas, except as permitted by local City or County ordinances with the Approval of the Fire Department.

Chapter 57

Flammable and Combustible Liquids

Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments

15.16.490 Section 5704.2.3.2 amended.

Section 5704.2.3.2 Label or placard is hereby amended by modifying the NFPA standard as follows:

5704.2.3.2 Label or placard. Tanks more than 100 gallons (379 L) in capacity, which are permanently installed or mounted and used for the storage of Class I, II or III liquids, shall bear a label and placard

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identifying the material therein. Placards shall be 3" red letters on white background and made of durable materiel.

15.16.500 [Section 5707 amended.]
Section 5707 On Demand Mobile Fueling Operations hereby amended as follows:

Sections 5707.1 General. On-demand mobile fueling operations that dispense Class I, II and III liquids into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles shall be prohibited.

Sections 5707.2 through 5707.6 is hereby deleted without replacement

Chapter 58

Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 59

Flammable Solids

Chapter 59 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 60

Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials

Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 61

Liquefied Petroleum Gases

Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 62

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Organic Peroxides

Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 63

Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidant Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 64

Pyrophoric Materials

Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 65

Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics

Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 66

Unstable (Reactive) Materials

Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 67

Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids

Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety without amendments

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Chapter 80

Referenced Standards

Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

15.16.510 NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Section 6.7.3 amended.

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:

13.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 ½" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 100 feet from a public hydrant.

The FDC may be located within 100 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 ½" inlets shall be provided.

15.16.520 NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Section 4.4.1.2 amended.] This Section 4.4.1.2 is hereby added as follows:

Section 4.4.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

9.4.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:

(1) Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.215.4.16
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 3.3.183 (3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers.
(4) ESPR Sprinklers.

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(5) Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers.
(6) Standard-Response sprinklers used where individual standard- response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems.

15.16.530 NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Section 9.2.1.7 amended.] Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:

9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.

15.16.540. NFPA 13. 2025 Edition, Section 19.1.1.1 amended.}

Section 19.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

19.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure

21.4.1.2.2.1 (d) curve "D". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted.

Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy.

Section 16.9.10.2 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.3 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.4 is hereby deleted without replacement.

15.16.550 NFPA 13D, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes.

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 5.1.3 is hereby added as follows:

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iii. Stock of Spare Sprinklers
Section 5.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

Section 5.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows: 5.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property

Section 5.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 °F (38°C).

Section 5.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed.

15.16.560 NFPA 13D, 2025 Edition, Section 7.1.2 added.] Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
c, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows:

16.570 NFPA 24, 2024 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
NFPA 24, 2024 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.2.9* (3) and (5) is hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and (7) renumbered as follows:
(5) Control Valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior.
(6) Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

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Section 6.2.9* (2) is hereby revised as follows:

(2) When approved by the fire code official, a wall post indicating valve.

Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.

Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

10.1.5 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings Section 10.3.7 Bolts is hereby added as follows:

10.3.7 Bolts. All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material, prior to poly- tube, and after installation.

Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.3.1 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:

10.4.3.1 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.6.2.

Section 10.4.3.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

104.3.1.1 .Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints.

Appendices

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15.16.690
Appendix A is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments.

Table B105.1 (1) is hereby revised as follows:

TABLE B105.1(1)

REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

CALCULATION
AREA
(square feet)

AUTOMATIC

SPRINKLER SYSTEM
(Design Standard)

MINIMUM
FIRE-
FLOW
(gallons per
minute)
FLOW

DURATION
(hours)
0-3,600 No automatic sprinkler
system 1,000 1
3,601 and greater No automatic sprinkler
system
Value in
Table
B105.1(2)
Duration in
Table
B105.1(2) at
the required
fire-flow rate
0-3,600
Section 903.3.1.3 of the
California Fire Code
or Section 313.3 of the
California Residential
Code
750 3/4
3,601 and greater
Section 903.3.1.3 of the
California Fire Code
or Section 313.3 of the
California Residential
Code
½ value in
Table
B105.1(2)
but not less
than 1500
1 For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m Table B105.2 is hereby revised as follows:

TABLE B105.2

REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO- FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND

TOWNHOUSES

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER
SYSTEM (Design Standard)

MINIMUM FIRE-
FLOW (gallons per
minute)

FLOW DURATION
(hours)

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No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table 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
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2) but not less
than 1500
Duration in Table
B105.1(2)
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety without amendments:

Appendix C is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section C103.1 is hereby revised as follows:

C103.1 Hydrant Spacing. 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 not exceed 300 feet, measured along the fire department access route. In locations where it is impractical to place a fire hydrant 40 feet from the protected structure the hydrant spacing shall be reduced to 150 feet.

Section C103.2 Average Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section C103.3 Maximum Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.

Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Appendix D is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix F is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix G is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix H is deleted adopted in its entirety without amendments.

Appendix I is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix J is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix K is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix L is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix M is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix N is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix O is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix P is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix Q is deleted in its entirety.

SECTION 14: Chapter 15.49.140 is hereby amended in Title 15 of the Colton Municipal Code to read as follows:
“15.49.140 Violations; penalty.

Any violations of this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor and shall be punished as provided in Section 15.04.010 of this code.”

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SECTION 15: Severability. The City Council hereby declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Ordinance and the Codes hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 16: The Mayor shall sign this Ordinance and the City Clerk shall cause the same to be published within fifteen (15) days after its passage at least once in The San Bernardino County Sun, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of San Bernardino.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 16th day of December, 2025.

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Frank Navarro
Mayor

ATTEST:

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Isaac T. Suchil
City Clerk