1 COUNCILMEMBERS
Carlyn S. Obringer, Mayor
Laura M. Nakamura, Vice Mayor
Dominic D. Aliano
Pablo Benavente
Laura M. Hoffmeister
Civic Center
1950 Parkside Drive
Concord, CA 94519
www.cityofconcord.org
Amended Agenda
Regular Meeting of the
Concord City Council
Tuesday
November 4, 2025
6:30 p.m. - Open Session Council Chamber
1950 Parkside Drive
and/or various
telephonic/electronic
locations
*IMPORTANT NOTICE ABOUT PUBLIC COMMENTS AND MEETING PARTICIPATION* Members of the public are invited to attend and participate at: Council Chamber, 1950 Parkside Drive, Concord, CA.
Unless a Councilmember is participating in the meeting remotely pursuant to AB 2449, remote public comment will not be accepted. Public comment may be provided in- person or via email, as set forth below. Members of the public desiring to provide comments as a part of the meeting are encouraged to either submit written comments by 3:00 p.m. prior to the meeting or to attend the meeting in person.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE
The public is invited to participate in the City Council meeting using any of the following methods:
1. IN PERSON:
a.Members of the public can provide in-person comments in the Council Chamber.
Members of the public are encouraged, but not required, to fill out a speaker card. The Council Chamber will have seating available for members of the public to attend in person up to full seating capacity.
Amended Agenda – Agenda Item No.
5.a will be considered at the Special
City Council Sitting as the
Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care
District Meeting on November 4,
2025, at 6:30 p.m. The two meetings
will occur concurrently.
2 2. REMOTE: Remote public comment will not be accepted, except when a Councilmember participates remotely pursuant to AB 2449. At the time of the posting of this agenda, none of the Councilmembers have notified the City Clerk’s Office that they intend to participate remotely pursuant to AB 2449, and therefore no remote public comment will be accepted at the meeting. If, after publication of this agenda and before the meeting begins, any councilmember determines that they will need to participate remotely due to just cause or emergency circumstances under AB 2449, their remote participation will be announced at the outset of the meeting in connection with the Roll Call item. If a Councilmember participates in the meeting remotely pursuant to AB 2449, the public may participate and provide public comment remotely, as follows:
a. Zoom:
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3. EMAIL:
a.Public comments can also be submitted via email to [email protected]. Please note that emailed comments will not be read aloud by staff. Any public comments received up until 3:00 p.m. of the meeting date will be:
1. distributed to the Council before the meeting,
2. posted online for public inspection at
https://stream.ci.concord.ca.us/OnBaseAgendaOnline/Meetings/Search, and
3. inserted into the meeting record.
b.As emails containing public meeting comments are part of the official record, note that personal contact information may be published if it is included with your email.
4. TO WATCH OR LISTEN ONLY:
a.Watch on TV on Comcast Channel 28, Astound/Wave Channels 29 and 1026, and AT&T U-verse Channel 99
b.Watch the TV broadcast through the City’s website by following THIS LINK c.Watch Live Streaming of the meeting by following THIS LINK d.Join the Zoom webinar by following THIS LINK
3 5. INTERPRETATION OR WRITTEN TRANSLATION:
OPEN SESSION
1. OPENING
Roll Call – Announcements/Consideration and Approval of Requests by Councilmembers to Participate Remote Pursuant to AB 2449.
Pledge of Allegiance – Vice Mayor Nakamura
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
This is a 15-minute Public Comment Period for items within the City Council’s subject matter jurisdiction that are not on this agenda. Each speaker will be limited to approximately three minutes.
State law prohibits the City Council from acting at this meeting on any matter raised during the Public Comment Period. Please see “How to Submit Public Comments” above a. Written Public Comment
3. PRESENTATIONS
a. Presentation – by Contra Costa Community College District Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh on the state of the District. Introduction by Mayor Obringer.
b. Presentation – by Police Lieutenant Josh Gilfry on drones as first responders. Introduction by Mayor Obringer.
4. CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
The public is entitled to address the City Council on items appearing on the Consent Calendar before or during the City Council’s consideration of the Consent Calendar. Adoption of the Consent Calendar
1. To access interpretation or written translation during the meeting, please scan the QR Code or click this link:
Para accesar a la traducción durante la reunion, por favor escanee el Código QR o haga clic en el enlace:
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2. Choose Language and Click Attend
Seleccione su lenguaje y haga clic en asistir
3. Use a headset on your phone for audio or read the transcript on your device.
Use sus auriculares para escuchar el audio o leer la transcipción en el dispositivo.
4 may be made by one motion of the City Council, provided that any Councilmember, individual or organization may request removal of an item from the Consent Calendar for separate consideration.
If a request for removal of an item from the Consent Calendar has been received, the Mayor may defer action on the particular item and place the same on the regular agenda for consideration in any order s/he deems appropriate. Please see “How to Submit Public Comments” above. a. Considering – approval of minutes of the October 28, 2025, Special and Regular Meetings. Recommended by the City Clerk.
b. Considering – accepting and appropriating a grant in the amount of $72,116. 99 to Project No. 2387 and award of purchase of playground equipment in the amount of $183,204.41 from PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime, to replace the playground at Concord Community Park; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and making the CEQA determinations as provided in this staff report. (Funded by PJ 2387) Recommended by the Director of Public Works.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(2) and (3), 15273, 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, 15378 and Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21065.
c. Considering – approval of the purchase of two Skydio X10 drones, three Weatherproof Docking Stations, associated hardware, installation, and 31 months of software and maintenance services for use in the Police Department’s Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program and the purchase of ten Body Worn Police Cameras, all from Axon Enterprise Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $531,496, including a 15% contingency; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. (Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account Fund, Public Safety Replacement Fund) Recommended by the Director of Information Technology.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378. d. Considering – approval of an Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa County in the not-to-exceed amount of $190,000 per year for up to five years (for a total of $950,000) for on-call professional printing services for all City departments; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. Recommended by the City Manager.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b), and/or 15378 e. Considering – introduction of an Ordinance amending the Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations) to include the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, 5 Spa and Hot Tub Code, and ratifying amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained in Contra Costa County Ordinances No. 2025-14 and No. 2025-15, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading. Recommended by the Director of Community Development.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt under and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378.
5. CITY COUNCIL CONSIDERATION ITEM This item will be considered at the Special City Council Sitting as the Concord/Pleasant Hill Health Care District Meeting on November 4, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. The two meetings will be held concurrently.
The public is entitled to address the City Council on items appearing on the agenda before or during the City Council’s consideration of that item. Each speaker will be limited to approximately three minutes. Please see “How to Submit Public Comments” above. a. Considering – (1) reappointing Aeysha Corio as a City of Concord representative, and (2) either appointing a Councilmember or opening a recruitment to appoint a member of the public to the John Muir Community Health Fund for terms ending December 31, 2028. Report by Joelle Fockler, City Clerk.
6. CORRESPONDENCE
Correspondence received at the City Council meeting will be listed here on the Annotated Agenda. a. Correspondence Received at the Meeting from Jennifer Ortega
7. REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Closed Session Announcements
City Manager or Staff Reports
Council Reports
8. ADJOURNMENT
Next Meeting: Regular Meeting
Date: 12/2/2025 6:30 PM
NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC
There is a 90-day limit for the filing of a challenge in the Superior Court to certain City administrative decisions and orders which require a hearing by law, the receipt of evidence, and the exercise of discretion. The 90-day limit begins on the date the decision is final (Code of Civil Procedure §1094.6). Further, if you challenge an action taken by the City Council in 6 court, you may be limited by California law to raising only those issues you or someone else raised in the hearing or in a written correspondence delivered to the City Council prior to or at the hearing.
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and California Law, it is the policy of the City of Concord to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to everyone, including those with disabilities. If you are disabled and require a copy of a public hearing notice, or an agenda and/or agenda packet in an appropriate alternative format; or if you require other accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator Tianjun Cao at (925) 671-3243 or [email protected], at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting. Advance notification within this guideline will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
From: John Tague <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:42 PM
To: City Clerk <[email protected]>
Subject: City council meeting comment
Council,
I have so much I’d like to come in and say but I’m very busy and can’t come to the meeting because I must send Isabell to her softball practice in Oakley at the same time.
Please campaign The District 4 Little League Board to give my “Concord Cats Softball” “Concord American’s” slot in the TOC softball tournament they have left vacant for years.
Please convince President Ted or “softball care-er” Phil Raines of District 4 Board call me rather than join in with Liz the gang-mob-mentality victimizing my family and so many others in this community being gate-keepers gate-keeping rather than playing their positions.
Isabell needs to be able to play down the road for the economic survival of it all even. The abuse withholding community resources needs to end. No Liberty Here.
Also, please take care of or allow I after 3 days to fix this the trees I mention in the Facebook comment screenshotted attached.
Written Public Comment
Agenda Item 2.a
November 4, 2025 2.a
Sincerely,
John Tague
Sent from my iPhone
State of the
Contra Costa
Community College
District
Chancellor Mojdeh Mehdizadeh
Dr. Monica Chahal, President, Diablo Valley College
Nov. 4, 2025
3.a
A few facts about us…
2 Created in December 1948, the first countywide
junior college district in the state
(county population: 249,000)
Celebrated our 75-year anniversary in 2024
(county population: 1.16 million)
Currently serve nearly 50,000 students annually
Currently employ nearly 3,400 people
California’s Community
College System
3 • 2.1 million students
• 116 colleges
• Largest system of higher
education in the U.S.
Data obtained from the California Community College’s Chancellor’s Office Website (cccco.edu)
John E. Márquez
Ward 1
Rebecca Barrett
Ward 3
Andy Li
Ward 4
Fernando Sandoval
Ward 5
Sophie Khouri
Student Trustee
Diana Honig
Ward 2
Who We Serve: 4CD Demographics
5 9%
<1%
18%
38%
10%
4%
1%
21%
8%
<1%
20%
28%
6%
1% <1%
38%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
40%
4CD Students Contra Costa County
Who We Serve: DVC Demographics
6%
0%
16%
5%
30%
2% 1%
3%
1%
27%
0%
5%
10%
15%
20%
25%
30%
35%
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What We Offer
• More than 220 associate
degrees and 330 certificates
• 81 transfer pathways with
guaranteed admission into
CSUs
• Career training and industry-
recognized credentials
• Flexible schedules with day,
evening, and weekend classes
• Online, in-person, and hybrid
classes and programs
7
Our Commitment:
Affordability and Access
FREE Tuition Programs
22,740 students received FREE tuition in 2024-2025
Classes with Reduced or No-Cost Textbooks
Wellness Centers to Meet Basic Needs
• Food Pantries
• Online Mental and Health Services
• Technology Loan Programs
Three Foundations: $3.2M since 2020
• Scholarships
• Emergency funds
• Program support
8Page 8 of 18
Students access 4CD colleges from multiple entry points with a range of goals High
Schools
Adult
Schools
Community
4CD
Colleges
4-Year
Colleges
Workforce
Workforce Boards
Community Partners
Adult Learners
Job Seekers and
Life-Long Learners
Transfer & Return
for Needed Credits
Skills Building &
Career Advancement
Early College
Credit Students
4CD Colleges as the Educational Hub
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10,000
23,000
2,500
10,000
Brentwood Center
3,000
HS Graduates Who Attend 4CD
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Partnership Highlight: Transfer Institutions
11 51% of CSU graduates and 29% of UC graduates
started at a community college
Strong Fiscal Health: Financial Highlights
• $267.5 million annual budget
• Board required reserve of at least
two months of operating expenses
- 2025-26 unrestricted reserves of
$52.3 million or 19.5% of
expenditure budget
- Continued clean audit findings for
District operations and bond
measures
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4CD Economic Impact
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Funding Per Full-Time Equivalent Student
22-23 23 -24 24-25
K-12 $18,665 $19,573 $20,269
CCC $12,605 $12,631 $13,244
CSU $20,385 $22,151 $22,645
UC $34,485 $35,589 $36,662
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Bond Issuance &
Financial Stewardship
15 • 2014 Measure E is
approximately 90% spent
• Final $110 million
authorization was sold in 2022
• Strong Bond Rating of AA+
(S&P) and Aa1 (Moody's)
• The District refinanced prior
bond sales ($402M) as a
measure of fiscal stewardship,
successfully saving taxpayers
$44 million
Aging Facilities,
Continued Need
16 • Infrastructure and buildings are
50+ years old
• Facilities need repairs or
replacement
• Technology is insufficient to
meet evolving needs
• Flexible spaces and state-of-the-
art equipment are required to
help students prepare for
in-demand careers
Potential Future Bond
17 • Reviewing facilities plans for each college
• Prioritizing projects
• Seeking community input
• Governing Board considering general
obligation bond for 2026
Q & A
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L I E U T E N A N T J O S H G I L F R Y
N O V E M B E R 4 , 2 0 2 5
1 Drone as First Responder (DFR)
3.b
UAS Program Overview
•Authorized by City Council, 2021
•14 FAA Part 107 Certified Pilots
•864 Total Missions Conducted:
•790 law enforcement operations
•74 search & rescue missions
•Zero Community Complaints
2
Current Program Limitations
•Manual Deployment Required
•Resource Intensive
•Delayed Response Times
•Limited Operational Range
•Missed Opportunities for Early Intervention
3
Drone as First Responder (DFR)
• Fixed Docking Stations
•Remote Launch Immediately Upon 911 Call
•Arrives On-Scene Before Officers, Providing:
•Live Overhead Video
•Real-Time Situational Awareness
•Critical Intelligence for Responding Officers
4
Key Benefits of DFR
•Enhances Officer Safety
•Supports De-Escalation & Community Safety
•Improves Resource Efficiency
•Accelerates Emergency Response
•Foundation for Smarter City Infrastructure
•Enables Shared Real-Time Operating Picture
5
Technology Solution: Axon & Skydio
• Axon Ecosystem
•Seamless Evidence Storage
•Fleet Management
•End-to-End Evidence Chain
•Skydio Drones
•Local Manufacturing & Support
•Autonomous flight
•360° Obstacle Avoidance
•Real-Time Video Streaming
•Integrated Platform
•Unified System for Operations and
Evidence
6
Regulatory Framework
• Authorized by FAA for Operations Beyond
Visual Line of Sight
•Expanded Access in Restricted Airspace
•Strong Partnership with Local Tower
•Rigorous FAA Safety Standards
•Skydio Safety Features
7
Policy Overview
•Clear Policy Boundaries:
•No General Surveillance
•No Weaponization
•No Harassment, Intimidation, or
Discrimination
• Mission-Focused Use Cases:
•Crime Scene Documentation
•HAZMAT, Disaster and Fire Response
•Fleeing/Barricaded Suspects, Tactical
Operations
•Search and Rescue
•Enhancing Officer or Public Safety
8
Privacy & Operational Safeguards
•Camera Faces Horizon in Transit
•Parachute Recovery Systems
•Public Transparency Portal
•Data Stored Securely
•Internal Oversight & Review
9
DFR Trial Outcomes – Results & Impact
•Trial Period Outcomes:
•365 calls for service
•75 suspects located
•35 suspect vehicles located
•104 calls cleared without patrol units
•Response Time Improvements:
•Priority 1 down 41%
•Priority 2 down 67%
10
Case Study #1 –
Vehicle Pursuit
•Located Stolen Vehicle in Under 1 Minute
•Provided Immediate Overwatch
•Enhanced Officer Safety
11
Case Study #1 –
Vehicle Pursuit
•Tracked Vehicle for 10 Minutes
• Allowed Officers to Maintain Safe Distance
•Reduced Need for High-Speed Emergency
Driving
•Provided Continuous Situational Awareness
12
Case Study #1 –
Vehicle Pursuit
•Located Suspect Changing Clothes
•Enabled a Safe, Coordinated Arrest
• No Use of Force or Further Fleeing
• Outcome Not Possible Without Drone Support
13
Case Study #2 –
De-escalation
•First on scene
•Immediate Situational Awareness
•Monitors Subject From Safe Distance
•Confirms Knife No Longer Present
14
Case Study #2 –
De-escalation
•Maintained Visual and Coordinated Officer
Response
•Officers Intervene Safely at Optimal Location
•Avoided Direct Confrontation, Minimized Risk
15
Next Steps- Full Implementation
•Install 3 Strategic Docking Stations
•Dedicated Staffing
•Approval of Consent Calendar
Agenda Item No. 4.c
•Expand DFR for Rapid Citywide
Response
16
Questions and Discussion
•Thank you!
17
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
CONCORD CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CONFERENCE ROOM
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE, WING A
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
The Concord City Council met in a special meeting in the City Council Conference Room, located at 1950 Parkside Drive, Wing A, Concord, California at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with Mayor Obringer presiding and all Councilmembers present. (Councilmember Hoffmeister arrived at 5:42 p.m.) Minutes follow in abbreviated form per Resolution 3361 and Council Minutes of September 26, 1966.
No public comment was received.
The meeting was recessed and immediately reconvened in a closed session on CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL—ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9 (d)(2): One potential case and CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.8 Property: Area within Concord Community Reuse Plan Agency negotiators: Valerie Barone, City Manager; Guy Bjerke, Director of Economic Development & Base Reuse Negotiating parties: Erica Spinelli, Department of the Navy Under negotiation: Price, Terms of Payment.
ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on October 28, 2025, at 6:28 p.m.
CARLYN S. OBRINGER
MAYOR
MONIQUE ROBINSON
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
4.a4.a
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
CONCORD CITY COUNCIL
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBER
1950 PARKSIDE DRIVE
CONCORD, CALIFORNIA AND VARIOUS
TELEPHONIC/ELECTRONIC LOCATIONS
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2025
The Concord City Council met in a regular meeting in the Council Chamber, located at 1950 Parkside Drive and via various telephonic/electronic locations at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, with Mayor Obringer presiding. The pledge of allegiance was led by Councilmember Hoffmeister. Minutes follow in abbreviated form per Resolution 3361 and Council Minutes of September 26, 1966.
ROLL CALL
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Dominic Aliano, Pablo Benavente, Laura Hoffmeister, Laura Nakamura, Carlyn Obringer
STAFF PRESENT: Susanne Brown, City Attorney; Justin Ezell, Assistant City Manager; Monique Robinson, Deputy City Clerk; Will Tarbox, Director of Public Works; Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology; Mark Bustillos, Chief of Police; James Nakayama, Police Captain; Colleen Awad, Community Relations Manager; Kylie Hicks-Carrera, Acting Budget & Treasury Officer
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC
WHO ADDRESSED THE COUNCIL: Neal Berry, Danville; Natalie; Kay Saeyang
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
Neal Berry, Danville, spoke of two properties located on Mount Diablo and Bonifacio streets.
Natalie requested that Concord join other cities in mutual aid regarding ICE activities.
Kay Saeyang spoke of a socially responsible investment policy.
PRESENTATIONS
PROCLAMATION – Italian American Heritage Month – October 2025
No public comment was received.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY DISTRICT V UPDATE
No public comment was received.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY PROJECT SECOND CHANCE AND PROCLAMATION – Dyslexia Awareness Month – October 2025
No public comment was received.
CITY COUNCIL CONSENT CALENDAR
No public comment was received.
City Council Minutes October 28, 2025
2 APPROVE MINUTES – October 14, 2025, Regular Meeting
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Benavente to approve the minutes of the October 14, 2025, Regular meeting. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVE SECOND AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Krisch & Company
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Benavente to approve the second ]amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, Agreement No. 3536, with Krisch & Company for accounting services and financial support in the amount of $14,000 for a total not-to-exceed amount of $104,000 for the term of the agreement, and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney. The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
APPROVE FIFTH AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT – Robert Half International, Inc.
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Benavente to approve the fifth amendment to the Professional Services Agreement, Agreement No 3328, with Robert Half International, Inc. for financial, accounting, and administrative services in the amount of $169,000 for a not-to-exceed amount of $530,000 for the term of the agreement (April 19, 2023 – June 30, 2026), and authorize the City Manager to execute the amendment in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF VERKADA SECRUITY EQUIPMENT
A motion was made by Aliano and seconded by Benavente to;
1. Approve the purchase of Verkada security equipment, including cameras, camera connectors, access control devices, duress hardware, installation, maintenance licenses, and associated Video Management Software Services from Assure MSP Inc. in an amount not to exceed $568,850, including a 10% contingency; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
2. Approve a related appropriation increase of $80,000 from the State Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund (Fund 112).
The motion passed by unanimous vote of the Council.
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Agenda Item No. 2.a – Written Public Comment
b. Agenda Item No. 3.c – Project Second Chance PowerPoint Presentation
COUNCIL REPORTS
Councilmember Aliano and Vice Mayor Nakamura reported on the League of California Cities 2025 Annual Conference and Expo held October 8-10, 2025.
Councilmembers shared information on events and activities in which they participated in since the last meeting and commented on items of interest.
City Council Minutes October 28, 2025
3 ADJOURNMENT
By order of the Mayor, the meeting was adjourned on October 28, 2025, at 7:52 p.m.
CARLYN S. OBRINGER
MAYOR
MONIQUE ROBINSON
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
Staff Report
Date: November 4, 2025
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: William Tarbox, Director of Public Works
[email protected]
Prepared by: Kit P. Jory Sr., Public Works Manager
[email protected]
(925) 671-3385
Subject: Considering accepting and appropriating a grant in the amount of $72,116. 99 to Project No. 2387, and award of purchase of playground equipment in the amount of
$183,204.41 from PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime, to replace the playground at Concord Community Park; and
authorizing the City Manager to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and making the CEQA
determinations as provided in this staff report; (Funded by PJ 2387)
CEQA: Not a project/exempt per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(2) and (3), 15273, 15301, 15302, 15303, 15304, 15378 and Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21065.
Report in Brief
The City has 20 playgrounds located at various parks throughout the City. The playground at Concord Community Park has reached the end of its useable life and is due to be replaced. This staff report addresses purchasing the equipment to replace this playground. The City has a bid request out now for the equipment’s future installation, which assuming a successful bid process, is anticipated to occur by March 25, 2026.
4.b4.b4.b
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.b
November 4, 2025
Recommended Action
Accept and appropriate a grant in the amount of $72,116.99 to Project No. 2387, and approve purchase of playground in the amount of $183, 204 from PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime, to replace playground at Concord Community Park; and authorize the City Manager to execute the contract in a form acceptable to the City Attorney; and make the CEQA determinations as provided in this staff report. (Funded by PJ 2387) Background
The City maintains 20 playgrounds at various locations throughout the City. The lifespan of playgrounds varies based on the manufacturer, material, location, exposure, use, vandalism, and other factors. A typical City replacement schedule is every 15 years, or so. The factors above can either speed up or delay the replacement timeline, as can financial resources available. The Public Works Department replaces one to two playgrounds every two years as part of the Capital Improvement Program, but our replacement plan had been delayed over the past four years due to the City’s emphasis on roadway repairs throughout the City.
As part of playground maintenance, staff conduct high frequency inspections on a monthly basis and staff that are Certified Playground Safety Inspectors conduct annual safety inspections. These inspections help to inform and guide staff recommendations on playground replacement schedules. The playground at Concord Community Park Playground is over 10 years old and is subjected to above average use due to increased foot traffic and events that take place at the park Keeping this playground usable has become maintenance intensive because of this use and parts are beginning to fail with higher frequency. Some of these parts have become irreplaceable and need to be manufactured at an increased cost for the City in order to keep the play structure usable.
On April 8, 2025, the City applied for a grant with the California Parks and Recreation Society (CPRS) as part of the 2025 CPRS Statewide Training and Funding Initiative through PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime on a playground replacement that met specific criteria as a National Demonstration Site (NDS). The purpose of a NDS playground is to promote physical fitness and fun through the use of well-designed outdoor play environments and creative playground learning activities. The design fully incorporates the six-key elements of play to promote fitness and help children reach moderate to vigorous levels of physical activity: Balancing, Swinging, Brachiating, Sliding, Spinning, and Climbing. This playground is specifically designed to encourage children to actively move through play and develop important fitness skills that align with national standards for physical activity. The design of this playground is perfectly aligned with the City’s goal to provide a safe and usable environment for the youth in our community.
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.b
November 4, 2025
Analysis
This playground was scheduled for replacement based on the standard replacement cycle, regular maintenance demand, availability of replacement parts, frequency and demand of use, and other factors. As a result, staff brought the recommendation to move forward with proposed replacement of the playground at Concord Community Park to the Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Commission on March 12, 2025. A presentation was given to the Commission and the members of the public that were in attendance. Staff received a recommendation to move forward with a playground replacement at this location.
Staff applied for the 2025 CPRS Statewide Training and Funding initiative on April 8, 2025, and was awarded a grant in the amount of $72,116.99 to be applied to the playground designed and quoted by PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime for $255,321.40 successfully reducing the total cost to the City to $183,204.41 for the playground replacement equipment.
Purchase of this equipment is a sole source due to the award of the CPRS grant that is specific to the components that PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime manufactures (see procurement process section that follows). Installation of the equipment is being competitively bid. The City is currently solicitating bids for installation and expects to bring a recommendation to award a construction agreement back to Council in December 2025. This is expected to result in installation of the equipment occurring by March 25, 2026.
Procurement Process
Pursuant to Municipal Code Section 3.10.080 – “Bidding regulations may be waived by the Purchasing Officer, except as otherwise provided by law, when: (3) The city is participating in a cooperative purchase or piggyback of an existing contract. The Purchasing Officer or designee shall join with other public jurisdictions in cooperative purchasing plans or programs as determined to be in the city’s best interest. The Purchasing Officer or designee may also buy directly from a vendor at a price established by a competitive bid by another public jurisdiction in substantial compliance with sections 3.10.050 and 3.10.060, even if the city had not joined with that public agency in a cooperative purchase. The Purchasing Officer or designee may also purchase from the United States of America or any state, municipality, or other public corporation or agency.”
The PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc., dba GameTime C/O Great Western Recreation, LLC Agreement is made through the California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) #4-20-00- 0092B. This California Multiple Award Schedule (CMAS) provides for the purchase, warranty, installation, maintenance, repair, removal, and disposal of playground and outdoor fitness equipment, site accessories, surfacing, and related products and services. Public Contract Code §10298 authorizes the California Director of General Services to create master cooperative agreements for goods, information technology,
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and services to allow state and local agencies to contract without further competitive bidding. These agreements are based on the collective buying power of governments and are accessible to local agencies that are empowered to spend public funds.
Staff reviewed the price proposal, savings created by the grant, and found the rates to be competitive, acceptable according to previous bid processes, and within existing rates for the region. Staff recommends accepting and appropriating the grant to the project budget and awarding the purchase agreement as a sole source in the amount of $185,204.41 with PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime. The quote for equipment that will be delivered by PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime is attached.
Financial Impact
No new funds are being requested. Adequate funds are budgeted within Project No. 2387 which is allocated for playground repair and replacement. Account Code 401- 9500-C999-63800-000 401-2387-111-63800.
Environmental Determination
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(2), 15061(b)(3), 15273, and/or 15378, City Council action on this item is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, as it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and/or because it involves government funding/fiscal activities. In the alternative, City Council action on this item is exempt under CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 – Existing Facilities, 15302 – Replacement and Reconstruction, 15303 – New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures, and/or 15304 – Minor Alterations to Land, as it involves landscaping maintenance. No unusual circumstances exist and none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis.
Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted.
Attachments
1. Quote from PlayCore Wisconsin, Inc. dba GameTime.
2. Grant Award Package from CPRS
Concord City of
Attn: Ricardo Farias
1455 Gasoline Alley
Concord, CA 94520
United States
Phone: 707-256-9204
[email protected]
Ship to Zip 94520
Quantity Part # Description Unit Price Amount
1 RDU GameTime - Custom PrimeTime 2-5 Play Structure $41,778.00 $41,778.00 1 RDU GameTime - PowerScape Swing with (2) Enclosed Tot Swings $4,101.00 $4,101.00 1 5371 GameTime - Mini Orchard Climber $10,211.00 $10,211.00 1 39027I GameTime - Seek & Explore Discovery Table $1,551.00 $1,551.00 1 39032I GameTime - Learn & Discover Education Center $7,448.00 $7,448.00 1 6142 GameTime - Whirlwind Seat Tilted (F/S) $699.00 $699.00 1 5178 GameTime - Welcome Sign (2-5) $774.00 $774.00
1 14927 GameTime - NDS Play On Sign Package
1 RDU GameTime - Custom PowerScape 5-12 Play Structure $127,210.78 $127,210.78 1 RDU GameTime - PowerScape 2-Bay Swing with (4) Belt Swings $6,577.00 $6,577.00 1 4676 GameTime - Harmonic Chimes (set of 3) $4,567.00 $4,567.00 1 6245 GameTime - RoxAll See Saw $12,296.00 $12,296.00
1 6372 GameTime - Spin With Me (With Handle) $7,275.00 $7,275.00 1 81748 GameTime - Beat Club $3,412.00 $3,412.00
1 5179 GameTime - Welcome Sign (5-12) $774.00 $774.00
1 14927 GameTime - NDS Play On Sign Package
Contract: OMNIA #2017001134 Sub Total $228,673.78
Statewide Initiative Funding Applied ($72,116.99)
Freight $11,383.33
Tax $15,264.29
Total $183,204.41
Comments
Price is based on Statewide Initiative Funding.
OMNIA Partners f/n/a USC Contract #2017001134 Vendor #121531 Please supply your OMNIA registration # or Federal Tax ID #: ________________ Shipping to Concord, CA.
Supply only. Site prepara on, safety surfacing and installa on are NOT included in this proposal.
CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR OFF-LOADING OF EQUIPMENT FROM DELIVERY TRUCK.
C/O MRC
PO Box 225250
San Francisco, CA 94122
Ph: 800-235-2440
Em: [email protected]
Web: www.mrcrec.com
10/07/2025
Quote #
117772-01-04
CA Concord City of Concord Community Park Revised
Attachment 1
Please note: The sales tax rate shown on the quote is determinant on the final end use loca on, which is 3501 Cowell Rd., Concord, CA 94518. Any varia on will result in a review of the appropriate tax rate, which will be applied to your final order.
Bonds are NOT included and will be an addi onal cost if required.
Due to the market volatility of raw materials, pricing is valid for 30 days after date of quotation. All quotes must be reviewed after 30 days.
CHOOSE YOUR COLOR SCHEME: IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU CHOOSE A COLOR SCHEME FOR YOUR MODULAR PLAYGROUND UNIT AT TIME OF ORDER. PLEASE SELECT FROM ONE OF THE MANY "PLAY PALETTES" LISTED IN THE BACK OF THE GAMETIME CATALOG OR ON OUR WEBSITE: www.gametime.com. INDICATE YOUR SELECTION BELOW.
GAMETIME PLAY PALETTE: ___________________________
NOTE: COLOR SELECTION FOR ALL OTHER EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE ENTERED IN THE SPACE PROVIDED UNDER THAT SPECIFIC ITEM.
This quotation is subject to policies in the current GAMETIME PARK & PLAYGROUND CATALOG and the following terms and conditions. Our quotation is based on shipment of all items at one time to a single destination, unless noted, and changes are subject to price adjustment.
Purchases in excess of $1,000.00 to be supported by your written purchase order made out to GAMETIME c/o MRC. Kindly issue one order for the equipment and a separate order for surfacing and/or equipment installation services. Customer is responsible for any required permits and fees pertaining to such permits.
PRICING / PAYMENT: Pricing f.o.b. factory, firm for 30 days from date of quotation unless otherwise stated above. Payment terms: Purchase order made payable to GameTime. Net 30 days for tax supported governmental agencies. A 1.5% per month finance charge will be imposed on all past due accounts. Equipment shall be invoiced separately from other services and shall be payable in advance of those services and project completion. Retainage not accepted.
TAXES: State and local taxes, if applicable, will be added at time of invoicing unless a tax exempt certificate is provided at the time of order entry.
FREIGHT/SHIPMENT: Freight charges: Prepaid and added at time of invoicing. Shipment: order shall ship within 10-12 Weeks after GAMETIME'S receipt and acceptance of your PURCHASE ORDER, signed quotation and color selections. Some products may require longer lead times.
Consult with your Sales Representative for any extended lead times that may apply to your order.
RECEIPT OF GOODS: Customer is responsible for unloading and uncrating equipment from truck. Customer shall receive, unload and inspect goods upon arrival, noting any discrepancies on the Delivery Receipt prior to written acceptance of the shipment.
EXCLUSIONS: Unless specifically included, this quotation excludes all site work and landscaping; removal of existing equipment; acceptance of equipment and off-loading; storage of goods prior to installation; installation; installation tools/equipment; safety surfacing; borders; drainage provisions and bonding fees.
TO ORDER: Please complete the acceptance portion of this quotation and provide color selections, PURCHASE ORDER and other key information requested. Acceptance of this proposal indicates your agreement to the terms and conditions stated herein.
Sales Representative: David Zehnder/es
C/O MRC
PO Box 225250
San Francisco, CA 94122
Ph: 800-235-2440
Em: [email protected]
Web: www.mrcrec.com
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Quote #
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Acceptance of quotation: (ALL INFORMATION REQUIRED)
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Purchase Amount: $183,204.41
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C/O MRC
PO Box 225250
San Francisco, CA 94122
Ph: 800-235-2440
Em: [email protected]
Web: www.mrcrec.com
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Quote #
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CA Concord City of Concord Community Park Revised
Statewide
Initiative
Recognition
Report prepared July 2025 by:
C O N G R AT U L AT I O N S O N Y O U R U P C O M I N G
N AT I O N A L D E M O N S T R AT I O N S I T E
Concord
Community
Park
Concord, CA
Attachment 2
2 PlayCore’s Center for Outreach, Research, and
Education (CORE) uses research and advocacy to
help build healthy communities through play and
recreation. CORE and our Data Service Lab
developed the Community Vitality Framework for
an evidence-based approach, grounded in
comprehensive and validated research that
organizes and communicates the seven indicators
of a vital community.
SO C IAL & EM O T IO NAL H EAL T H
Total community well -being including social, emotional, and mental wellness.
PH YS ICAL H EAL T H & L IF ES TY L E B EHA VIO RS
Health status of the community and a wide variety of health behaviors.
DI VER SIT Y , E QU IT Y & IN CL USI ON
Social determinants of health to ensure diverse, equitable, and economically balanced populations have opportunities to be healthy.
CO M M UNI TY EN G AG EM EN T
Active participation from community members to create a strong sense of connection and nurture creative opportunities for residents.
PU BL IC SER VIC ES
Factors and perceptions of the local services and public spaces.
EN VIR O NM ENT
Natural and built environments supporting health and safety which are essential to a sustainable community.
ED UCA TI ON
Participation and educational attainment of community from early childcare to adult learning.
Community Vitality
S t a t e w i d e In i t i a t i v e P r o g r a m I C P R S 2 0 2 5 Indicator
Use this recommendation to
see how your site’s outcome
data connects to the health
and vitality of your community.
Use the Community Vitality
Framework to help you tell
your impact story.
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3 State Data for Impact
S t a t e w i d e In i t i a t i v e P r o g r a m I C P R S 2 0 2 5 This table provides a comparison between state and national averages. This data is summarized by different geographic scales that are defined by population size.
Your site can play a vital
role in the community by
providing a high-quality
outdoor space for physical
activity and mental reprieve
for all ages and abilities to
develop meaningful
connections.
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Map featuring 2022 population counts by county. It was created using CORE Data Lab’s Data Explorer & Mapping tool.
Metric
Community Vitality Indicator
State
Average
National
Average
Metric Definition
Geographic Scale of Your NDS Site Area Data, Source
Adult Poor Mental Health
Social & Emotional Health 17% 17%
Percent of adults reporting poor mental health for
two weeks or more.
Census Tract, CDC1
Adult Obesity
Physical Health & Lifestyle Behaviors
30% 38% Percent of adults with obesity.
Census Tract, CDC1
Youth Disability
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 4% 5%
Estimated number of people under age 18 with
one or more disabilities.
Census Tract, Census2
Families in Poverty
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 9% 11%
Estimated percent of all families that live in
poverty.
Census Tract, Census3
Walkability Index
Environment
12.2 Above
Average
10 Areas with mixtures of land use and transportation
infrastructure that promote walking.
Block Group, EPA4
California was home to 39,538,223 people in
2022.
Based on your community’s needs, we recommend the following National Demonstration Site design best practice to address the community vitality goals identified for your site.
National Demonstration Site Design Recommendation
S t a t e w i d e In i t i a t i v e P r o g r a m I C P R S 2 0 2 5 Organization: City of Concord
Site Name: Concord Community Park City: Concord, CA
Top Community Vitality Goals Identified for YOUR Site in Application:
Community Engagement Outcomes: builds a sense of community and connectivity
Public Service Outcomes: publicly available, well-maintained, and drives public satisfaction
By organizing NDS designations around your site’s Community Vitality goals, you become equipped to turn research into practice to tell the unique story of your site’s impact.
PlayOn! Designs Encourage More Physical Activity and Enables Children to Learn New Motor Skills
Each additional play element can result in 50% more physical activity.5 Moreover, exposure to playgrounds can lead to over a 40% improvement in motor skill competencies.6
Pathways for Play Designs Educate Visitors about their Community Leading to Stronger Community Connections .
Trail users express stronger place attachment & community connectedness.12 Literary trails contribute to an understanding of the outdoor space and connects its heritage to a larger idea of the community.13 Inclusive Designs Provides Places to Play & Recreate for All Ages and Abilities – Improving Social & Mental Health
Inclusive play spaces that fosters multigenerational interactions across all ages and abilities can support children’s independent mobility and individual social and creative skills.7
Outdoor Fitness Designs Serve as Publicly Accessible Physical Activity Spaces Which Can Increase Visit Frequency
Fitness in park settings increases recognition of parks as settings for physical activity.8 Park users moderate to vigorous physical activity can increase up to 40% after an outdoor fitness install.9
NatureGround Designs Create Opportunities to Improve Mood & Social Development through Nature Interactions
Natural playgrounds supports children’s cognitive, physical, social and emotional development.10 Natural features facilitate group play, communication, and collaboration.11
REFERENCES
, 2023, All Rights Reserved.
PlayCore established the Center for Outreach, Research, and Education (CORE) to help communities turn research into practice by researching and advocating for the impact of play and recreation on a community’s vitality and why it’s valuable to invest in community health and wellness.
CORE Data Service Lab uses data-driven strategies specific to your community to enable actionable recommendations and personalized support, maximizing your positive impacts on your community.
For general information on the National Demonstration Site program, go to www.playcore.com/nds.
For access to your National Demonstration Site online portal, go to app.coredataservicelab.com.
For further assistance, please email [email protected]. 1Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020). Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System Survey. Available at cdc.gov/BRFSS.
2U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American community survey: Disability characteristics, S1810. Retrieved from https://data.census.gov/table?q=S1810
3U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American community survey, Selected population profile in the United States, S0201.
Retrieved from https://data.census.gov/table?q=S0201
4U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (2021). Smart location mapping: Interactive maps and data for measuring location efficiency and the built environment. Retrieved from https://www.epa.gov/smartgrowth/smart-location-mapping. 5Nelischer, C., & Loukaitou-Sideris, A. (2023). Intergenerational public space design and policy: A review of the literature.
Journal of Planning Literature, 38(1), 19-32.
6Cohen, D. A., Han, B., Williamson, S., Nagel, C., McKenzie, T. L., Evenson, K. R., & Harnik, P. (2020). Playground features and physical activity in US neighborhood parks. Preventive Medicine, 131, 105945. 7Tortella, P., Haga, M., Loras, H., Sigmundsson, H., & Fumagalli, G. (2016). Motor skill development in Italian pre-school children induced by structured activities in a specific playground. PloS one, 11(7), e0160244. 8Sibson, R., Scherrer, P., & Ryan, M. M. (2018). ‘I think it adds value, but I don’t use it’: use, perceptions and attitudes of outdoor exercise equipment in an urban public park. Annals of Leisure Research, 21(1), 58-73. 9Cranney, L., Phongsavan, P., Kariuki, M., Stride, V., Scott, A., Hua, M., & Bauman, A. (2016). Impact of an outdoor gym on park users’ physical activity: A natural experiment. Health & Place, 37, 26-34. 10Victoria Carr & Eleanor Luken (2014) Playscapes: A pedagogical paradigm for play and learning. International Journal of Play, 3(1), 69-83
11Coe, D. P., Flynn, J. I., Wolff, D. L., Scott, S. N., & Durham, S. (2014). Children’s physical activity levels and utilization of a traditional versus natural playground. Children, Youth and Environments, 24(3), 1-15. 12Moore, R. L., & Scott, D. (2003). Place attachment and context: Comparing a park and a trail within. Forest Science, 49(6), 877-884.
13Saretzki, A. (2013). Literary trails, urban space and the actualization of heritage. Almatourism –Journal of Tourism, Culture and Territorial Development, 4(8), 61-77.
This certificate entitles
to GameTime/CPRS Statewide Program funding.
$72,116.99 of funding will be applied to Quote #
117772-01-03 - award of funding is contingent upon utilization of National Demonstration Site best practice research as contained in the quote. Funds are awarded based on need and according to the terms outlined in the CPRS Statewide Funding Initiative application. Contact your GameTime Representative for complete details about the funds awarded to your CPRS Initiative playground and recreation project
______________________________
Robert V. Barron
Senior Vice President
FUNDING AWARD CERTIFICATE
Concord Community Park
Staff Report
Date: November 4, 2025
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Greg Taylor, Director of Information Technology Prepared by: Joshua Gilfry, Police Lieutenant
[email protected]
(925) 603-5852
Subject: Considering approval of the purchase of two Skydio X10 drones, three Weatherproof Docking Stations, associated hardware, installation and 31 months of software and
maintenance services for use in the Police Department’s Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program, and the purchase of ten Body Worn Police Cameras, all from Axon Enterprise Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $531,496, including a 15% contingency; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
(Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account Fund,
Public Safety Replacement Fund)
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c),
15061(b)(3), and/or 15378.
Report in Brief
In 2021, the City Council authorized the Police Department to utilize Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly referred to as drones, in police operations. These remotely operated aircraft are deployed for various Public Safety purposes, including search and rescue, tactical response, perimeter security, critical incident management, and scene documentation.
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Since Council’s approval, the Concord Police Department has conducted hundreds of successful drone flights resulting in reduced response times, more efficient use of resources, and an increase in overall safety of officers and the public. The current program, however, is limited by the need for officers to manually launch drones and maintain visible line-of-sight. These restrictions reduce the effectiveness of drones and delay the critical information they provide.
To address this, the Concord Police Department intends to transition its UAS program to a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) model. This model uses docking stations for remote drone deployment, allowing drones to be dispatched immediately upon receiving a 911 call. The result is quicker access to information in the field and better situational awareness for responding officers. The Police Department worked with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and has received all necessary approvals; however, additional equipment is needed to effectively run the program, which is the main focus of this report.
The Department will be purchasing two Skydio X10 drones, three Weatherproof Docking Stations, and associated hardware, installation, and 31 months of software and maintenance services from Axon Enterprise Inc. at a cost of $439,866.55 (Attachment 1). After adding in a 15% contingency for possible additional project needs, the total not- to-exceed amount requested is $505,847.
Not related to the Drone as First Responder Program, but from the same vendor Axon Enterprise Inc., the Police Department also requests ten additional Police Body Worn Cameras to augment the current stock for police personnel at a cost of $22,303.45 (Attachment 2). After adding in a 15% contingency for possible additional project needs, the total not-to-exceed amount requested is $25,649.
Requested funding for the Drone as a First Responder Program has been previously budgeted through the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account Fund (SLESA) and does not impact the General Fund. The additional Body Worn Cameras will be purchased from the Public Safety Replacement Fund (Fund # 2366).
Recommended Action
Approve the purchase of two Skydio X10 drones, three Weatherproof Docking Stations, associated hardware, installation and 31 months of software and maintenance services for use in the Police Department’s Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program, and the purchase of ten Body Worn Police Cameras, all from Axon Enterprise Inc. in an amount not-to-exceed $531,496, including a 15% contingency; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney and make the CEQA determinations as provided in this staff report.
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Background
An Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), commonly referred to as a drone, is a remotely operated aircraft that provides an aerial observation platform that can enhance the safety, efficiency, and effectiveness of law enforcement operations. Drones are increasingly used in modern policing for a wide range of applications, including search and rescue, tactical response, perimeter security, critical incident management, and scene documentation.
Since receiving City Council approval in 2021, the Concord Police Department has successfully conducted 864 drone flights. These launches have helped locate missing persons, provided situational awareness to responding officers, and enabled a much quicker assessment of incident scenes. The Department keeps a public log of all unmanned aircraft system (drone) flights on the website. The Department also has an adopted policy on Unmanned Aerial System Operations which established the guidelines for the use of drones and the storage, data retrieval and dissemination of images and data captured by the drones. See Policy 606, Attachment 4 to this report.
Despite the many successes, the current drone program is limited. All deployments require officers to physically respond to the location and manually launch the drone.
Additionally, FAA regulations mandate that the drone pilot or a designated visual observer maintain continuous visual line-of-sight with the drone, further restricting operational range and flexibility. These restrictions seriously delay critical aerial intelligence, especially in time-sensitive or rapidly evolving situations.
Due to recent approvals from the FAA, facilitated by Concord’s strong partnership with the local control tower and the advanced safety features of the Skydio drone platform and software, the Concord Police Department has secured a waiver for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations. Notably, Concord Police is one of only four public safety agencies in the FAA’s Western Service Area to receive a waiver lifting “zero-grid” restrictions, which is typically found near airports. Many of Concord’s highest call- volume areas fall within these restricted zones and this waiver enables Concord Police to conduct full Drone as a First Responder (DFR) operations in the areas where they are most critically needed. These regulatory approvals place Concord Police among a select group of agencies nationwide authorized to conduct advanced drone operations.
Concord Police currently contracts with Axon Enterprise Inc. for its Body Worn Cameras, Tasers, Fleet Cameras, Interview Room Camera Systems and Evidence Management System. Axon Air, a division of Axon Enterprise Inc., is a UAS platform purpose-built for law enforcement. It includes automated tracking of pilots, aircraft, and flight logs, as well as live-streaming capabilities to improve situational awareness and support de-escalation. Most importantly, the Axon Air system integrates seamlessly into Concord’s existing Axon ecosystem. All video evidence can be uploaded into Axon’s Evidence Management System and easily shared for discovery purposes. The consolidation of digital evidence from body-worn cameras, in-car fleet cameras, and
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UAS footage offers synergies not available through any other UAS platform, and consequently the City seeks a sole source purchase of these DFR products through Axon Enterprise Inc. A Sole Source Letter attached fully details the justification (Attachment 3).
Concord operates under a multi-year Master Services and Purchasing Agreement (MSPA) with Axon Enterprise, Inc., which covers Body Worn Cameras, Tasers, Fleet in- car video systems, Interview Room Cameras, and Evidence Management Systems.
This proposal will add a 31-month contract for Axon Air and co-term it with the City’s existing Axon contracts. This consolidation enables Concord’s DFR program to operate within a single, integrated ecosystem, ensuring access to hardware, software, training, support, and maintenance.
The total cost for two Skydio X10 drones, three Weatherproof Docking Stations, and associated hardware, installation, and 31 months of software and maintenance services from Axon Enterprise Inc. is $439,866.55 (Attachment 1).
Not related to the drone program, but tied to the same vendor, Axon, the Police Department also requests the purchase of ten additional Body Worn Cameras to augment the current stock for police personnel at a cost of $22,303.45 (Attachment 2).
After adding in a 15% contingency for possible additional project needs for both programs, the total not-to-exceed amount requested is $531,496. Requested funding for the Drone as a First Responder program was previously appropriated in the Biennial Budget from the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account fund (SLESA Fund # 112) and Public Safety Replacement Fund (Fund # 2366) Analysis
To effectively run the drones as first responder program in Concord, docking stations must be placed at strategic locations throughout the city to house drones that can be remotely deployed. Officers can launch drones from desktop computers and direct them to incident locations in real time. Upon receiving a 911 call, a drone can be dispatched immediately, often arriving on scene within minutes. Once airborne, the drone provides live overhead video and situational awareness that can be critical for responding officers, firefighters, and paramedics. This greatly improves response efficiency, enhances safety for both responders and the public, and supports more informed decision-making during emergencies.
In partnership with Axon and Skydio, Concord Police Department launched a trial program to evaluate workflows, hardware/software performance, and deployment strategies. The trial involved manually launching drones from headquarters and flying them remotely to live incidents to simulate a dock-based DFR system.
During the first four weeks of the trial phase, Concord’s DFR teams worked 40 hours per week on overtime (four 10-hour shifts), primarily during peak call times. They
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responded to 140 calls for service, located 24 suspects, identified 9 suspect vehicles, and cleared 39 calls without requiring ground patrol units. Within the drone’s approximate two-mile operational radius, the department recorded a 44.67% reduction in Priority 1 response times and a 67.29% reduction in Priority 2 response times.
These results demonstrate the drone’s ability to quickly arrive on scene, identify subjects or vehicles, and deliver actionable intelligence to responding officers, often well before ground units arrive. While these findings are limited to the drone coverage area and may not reflect citywide performance, they clearly highlight the DFR program’s potential to improve response efficiency and enhance public safety. The trial also confirmed the system’s value as a de-escalation tool, contributing to safer outcomes for both officers and the community.
As the program transitions to full-time (40 hours per week), the department plans to utilize existing sworn staff and assign one DFR operator on a full-time basis. The need for additional staffing will be evaluated based on program demands and community needs. Any additional full-time DFR operators will be drawn from existing sworn personnel.
The requested action will allow Concord to move from trial to full implementation. The additional two Skydio X10 drones and three weatherproof docking stations will be used alongside Concord’s two existing Skydio X10 drones to support three fully operational drone/docking station locations, strategically placed across the city based on call volume. One drone will remain available as a standalone unit to support regular patrol operations. The trial phase had a limited coverage area and lacked dedicated staffing.
Full implementation will provide city-wide coverage from three docking stations, with dedicated staff operating the drone during designated hours.
The 10 additional Body Worn Cameras are required for both professional and sworn staff who respond to calls for service and interact with the public. This increased need has arisen as the Police Department approaches full staffing levels for these positions.
These additional cameras, which are separate from those used in the Drone as a First Responder program, will be purchased from Axon. Consequently, Council authorization is required due to spending authority controls.
Procurement Process
Pursuant to Municipal Code-Title 3 Revenue and Finance-Chapter 3.10 Purchasing, bidding regulations may be waived when there is only one verified vendor for the product or service. Axon Inc is the sole provider of the Axon Air System that integrates into the City’s current Axon ecosystem of products, to include the City’s Evidence Management System (Attachment 3). The department currently utilizes Axon body worn cameras and the additional cameras to be purchased are from the same provider. This sole source purchase is optimal for police drone operations and body worn cameras and is in the best interest of the City.
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.c
November 4, 2025
Environmental Determination
Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378 award of this contract is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, as it will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.”
Financial Impact
There is no fiscal impact for the Drone as a First Responder program in the current adopted two-year operating budget as all necessary funding has been previously budgeted through the Supplemental Law Enforcement Services Account fund (SLESA) and did not come from the General Fund. In approximately 31 months, upon completion of the current multi-year Master Services and Purchasing Agreement (MSPA) with Axon Enterprise Inc., the City will determine which Axon services and products will be purchased in a new contract. Axon estimates the drones and docking stations to have a five-year lifespan. The initial and one-time startup costs for the Drone as a First Responder program include installation, training, hardware, software, and maintenance expenses. In subsequent years, until the equipment needs to be replaced, program costs are expected to consist solely of software and maintenance fees. As an estimate, the vendor currently charges approximately $73,594.94 annually for these services. All future budget cycle costs will be evaluated at the time of those future budget cycles.
Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted.
Attachments
1. Axon Drone as First Responder (DFR) Quote
2. Ten Police Body Camera Quote
3. Axon DFR Sole Source Letter
4. Concord Police UAS Operations Policy 606
Q-726919-45931SM
Issued: 10/01/2025
Quote Expiration: 11/30/2025
Estimated Contract Start Date: 02/15/2026
Account Number: 107349
Payment Terms: N30
Mode of Delivery: UPS-GND
Credit/Debit Amount: $0.00
SHIP TO BILL TO SALES REPRESENTATIVE PRIMARY CONTACT
Concord Police Dept. - CA
1350 Galindo St
Concord,
CA
94520-2805
USA
Concord Police Dept. - CA
1350 Galindo St
Concord
CA
94520-2805
USA
Email:
Sean McWilliams
Phone:
Email: [email protected]
Fax:
Josh Gilfry
Phone: 9254993693
Email: [email protected]
Fax:
Quote Summary Discount Summary
Program Length 31 Months Average Savings Per Year $33,066.05 TOTAL COST $422,874.92
ESTIMATED TOTAL W/ TAX $439,866.55 TOTAL SAVINGS $85,420.62 Axon Enterprise, Inc.
17800 N 85th St
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
United States
VAT: 86-0741227
Domestic:(800) 978-2737
International: +1.800.978.2737
Attachment 1
Payment Summary
Date Subtotal Tax Total
Jan 2026 $320,922.60 $14,437.18 $335,359.78
Jul 2026 $50,976.16 $1,277.22 $52,253.38
Jul 2027 $50,976.16 $1,277.23 $52,253.39
Total $422,874.92 $16,991.63 $439,866.55
Quote Unbundled Price: $508,295.54
Quote List Price: $508,295.54
Quote Subtotal: $422,874.92
Pricing
All deliverables are detailed in Delivery Schedules section lower in proposal Item Description Qty Term Unbundled List Price Net Price Subtotal Tax Total A la Carte Hardware
101212 AXON AIR - SKYDIO SPARE PROPELLERS FOR X10 24 $295.00 $247.80 $5,947.20 $579.86 $6,527.06 101250 AXON AIR - SKYDIO PARACHUTE FOR X10 4 $4,000.00 $3,360.00 $13,440.00 $1,310.40 $14,750.40 101558 AXON AIR - SKYDIO DOCK BATTERY FOR X10 39 $499.00 $419.16 $16,347.24 $1,593.86 $17,941.10 101738 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 PATROL HW KIT 1 $20,231.00 $16,994.04 $16,994.04 $1,656.91 $18,650.95 101736 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 DOCK HW KIT 1 $57,744.00 $48,504.96 $48,504.96 $4,729.22 $53,234.18 101579 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 GROUND STATION 2.4/5 GHZ
CELLULAR NA 2 $43,476.00 $36,519.84 $73,039.68 $7,121.38 $80,161.06 A la Carte Software
100112 AXON AIR - EVIDENCE.COM LICENSE - PILOT DATA 2 31 $31.17 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 101199 AXON AIR - SKYDIO DFR COMMAND 4 31 $830.00 $697.20 $86,452.80 $0.00 $86,452.80 A la Carte Services
12021 AXON AIR - PROFESSIONAL IMPLEMENTATION 1 $2,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 101502 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - DEPLOYMENT AND TRAINING -
DOCK FOR X10 1 $46,250.00 $38,480.00 $38,480.00 $0.00 $38,480.00 101499 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - DEPLOYMENT - DOCK FOR X10 2 $35,250.00 $29,610.00 $59,220.00 $0.00 $59,220.00 101620 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR
X10 DOCK 3 31 $825.00 $693.00 $64,449.00 $0.00 $64,449.00 Total $422,874.92 $16,991.63 $439,866.55
Delivery Schedule
Hardware
Bundle Item Description QTY Shipping Location Estimated Delivery Date A la Carte 101212 AXON AIR - SKYDIO SPARE PROPELLERS FOR X10 24 1 01/15/2026 A la Carte 101250 AXON AIR - SKYDIO PARACHUTE FOR X10 4 1 01/15/2026 A la Carte 101558 AXON AIR - SKYDIO DOCK BATTERY FOR X10 39 1 01/15/2026 A la Carte 101579 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 GROUND STATION 2.4/5 GHZ CELLULAR NA 2 1 01/15/2026
A la Carte 101736 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 DOCK HW KIT 1 1 01/15/2026 A la Carte 101738 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 PATROL HW KIT 1 1 01/15/2026 Software
Bundle Item Description QTY Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date A la Carte 100112 AXON AIR - EVIDENCE.COM LICENSE - PILOT DATA 2 02/15/2026 09/14/2028 A la Carte 101199 AXON AIR - SKYDIO DFR COMMAND 4 02/15/2026 09/14/2028
Services
Bundle Item Description QTY
A la Carte 101499 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - DEPLOYMENT - DOCK FOR X10 2 A la Carte 101502 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - DEPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - DOCK FOR X10 1 A la Carte 101620 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR X10 DOCK 3 A la Carte 12021 AXON AIR - PROFESSIONAL IMPLEMENTATION 1
Shipping Locations
Location Number Street City State Zip Country
1 1350 Galindo St Concord CA 94520-2805 USA
Payment Details
Jan 2026
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
HW and PSO 101212 AXON AIR - SKYDIO SPARE PROPELLERS FOR X10 24 $5,947.20 $579.86 $6,527.06 HW and PSO 101250 AXON AIR - SKYDIO PARACHUTE FOR X10 4 $13,440.00 $1,310.40 $14,750.40 HW and PSO 101499 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - DEPLOYMENT - DOCK FOR X10 2 $59,220.00 $0.00 $59,220.00 HW and PSO 101558 AXON AIR - SKYDIO DOCK BATTERY FOR X10 39 $16,347.24 $1,593.86 $17,941.10 HW and PSO 101579 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 GROUND STATION 2.4/5 GHZ CELLULAR NA 2 $73,039.68 $7,121.38 $80,161.06 HW and PSO 12021 AXON AIR - PROFESSIONAL IMPLEMENTATION 1 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Year 1 100112 AXON AIR - EVIDENCE.COM LICENSE - PILOT DATA 2 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Year 1 101199 AXON AIR - SKYDIO DFR COMMAND 4 $51,871.68 $0.00 $51,871.68 Year 1 101502 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - DEPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - DOCK FOR X10 1 $23,088.00 $0.00 $23,088.00 Year 1 101620 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR X10 DOCK 3 $38,669.40 $0.00 $38,669.40 Year 1 101736 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 DOCK HW KIT 1 $29,102.98 $2,837.53 $31,940.51 Year 1 101738 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 PATROL HW KIT 1 $10,196.42 $994.15 $11,190.57 Total $320,922.60 $14,437.18 $335,359.78
Jul 2026
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 2 100112 AXON AIR - EVIDENCE.COM LICENSE - PILOT DATA 2 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Year 2 101199 AXON AIR - SKYDIO DFR COMMAND 4 $17,290.56 $0.00 $17,290.56 Year 2 101502 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - DEPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - DOCK FOR X10 1 $7,696.00 $0.00 $7,696.00 Year 2 101620 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR X10 DOCK 3 $12,889.80 $0.00 $12,889.80 Year 2 101736 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 DOCK HW KIT 1 $9,700.99 $945.84 $10,646.83 Year 2 101738 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 PATROL HW KIT 1 $3,398.81 $331.38 $3,730.19 Total $50,976.16 $1,277.22 $52,253.38
Jul 2027
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 3 100112 AXON AIR - EVIDENCE.COM LICENSE - PILOT DATA 2 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Year 3 101199 AXON AIR - SKYDIO DFR COMMAND 4 $17,290.56 $0.00 $17,290.56 Year 3 101502 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - DEPLOYMENT AND TRAINING - DOCK FOR X10 1 $7,696.00 $0.00 $7,696.00 Year 3 101620 AXON AIR - SKYDIO - MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR FOR X10 DOCK 3 $12,889.80 $0.00 $12,889.80 Year 3 101736 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 DOCK HW KIT 1 $9,700.99 $945.85 $10,646.84 Year 3 101738 AXON AIR - SKYDIO X10 PATROL HW KIT 1 $3,398.81 $331.38 $3,730.19 Total $50,976.16 $1,277.23 $52,253.39
Q-720913-45946BM
Issued: 10/16/2025
Quote Expiration: 11/30/2025
Estimated Contract Start Date: 02/15/2026
Account Number: 107349
Payment Terms: N30
Mode of Delivery: UPS-GND
Credit/Debit Amount: $0.00
SHIP TO BILL TO SALES REPRESENTATIVE PRIMARY CONTACT
Concord Police Dept. - CA
1350 Galindo St
Concord,
CA
94520-2805
USA
Concord Police Dept. - CA
1350 Galindo St
Concord
CA
94520-2805
USA
Email:
Brian Moutinho
Phone: +1 9168062275
Email: [email protected]
Fax:
Tasveer Dhillon
Phone: (925) 997-4386
Email: [email protected]
Fax:
Quote Summary Discount Summary
Program Length 31 Months Average Savings Per Year $1,643.92 TOTAL COST $20,655.30
ESTIMATED TOTAL W/ TAX $22,303.45 TOTAL SAVINGS $4,246.80 Axon Enterprise, Inc.
17800 N 85th St.
Scottsdale, Arizona 85255
United States
VAT: 86-0741227
Domestic: (800) 978-2737
International: +1.800.978.2737
Attachment 2
Payment Summary
Date Subtotal Tax Total
Jan 2026 $6,886.48 $549.49 $7,435.97
Jul 2026 $6,884.41 $549.32 $7,433.73
Jul 2027 $6,884.41 $549.34 $7,433.75
Total $20,655.30 $1,648.15 $22,303.45
Quote Unbundled Price: $24,902.40
Quote List Price: $22,605.30
Quote Subtotal: $20,655.30
Pricing
All deliverables are detailed in Delivery Schedules section lower in proposal Item Description Qty Term Unbundled List Price Net Price Subtotal Tax Total Program
BWCamTAP Body Worn Camera TAP Bundle 10 31 $39.88 $32.47 $32.47 $10,065.70 $771.63 $10,837.33 A la Carte Hardware
100775 AXON BODY 4 - MAGNETIC DISCONNECT CABLE 50 $39.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 H00001 AB4 Camera Bundle 10 $899.00 $899.00 $8,990.00 $876.52 $9,866.52 A la Carte Software
73449 AXON BODY - LICENSE - DEVICE CONNECTIVITY 10 31 $5.16 $5.16 $1,599.60 $0.00 $1,599.60 Total $20,655.30 $1,648.15 $22,303.45
Delivery Schedule
Hardware
Bundle Item Description QTY Shipping Location Estimated Delivery Date AB4 Camera Bundle 100147 AXON BODY 4 - CAMERA - NA US FIRST RESPONDER BLK RAPIDLOCK 10 1 01/15/2026
AB4 Camera Bundle 100466 AXON BODY 4 - CABLE - USB-C TO USB-C 11 1 01/15/2026 AB4 Camera Bundle 100775 AXON BODY 4 - MAGNETIC DISCONNECT CABLE 11 1 01/15/2026 AB4 Camera Bundle 11508 AXON BODY - MOUNT - RAPIDLOCK DOUBLE MOLLE 11 1 01/15/2026 A la Carte 100775 AXON BODY 4 - MAGNETIC DISCONNECT CABLE 50 1 01/15/2026 Body Worn Camera TAP Bundle 73309 AXON BODY - TAP REFRESH 1 - CAMERA 10 1 08/15/2028 Software
Bundle Item Description QTY Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date A la Carte 73449 AXON BODY - LICENSE - DEVICE CONNECTIVITY 10 02/15/2026 09/14/2028 Warranties
Bundle Item Description QTY Estimated Start Date Estimated End Date Body Worn Camera TAP Bundle 80464 AXON BODY - TAP WARRANTY - CAMERA 10 08/15/2026 09/14/2028
Shipping Locations
Location Number Street City State Zip Country
1 1350 Galindo St Concord CA 94520-2805 USA
Payment Details
Jan 2026
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 3 100775 AXON BODY 4 - MAGNETIC DISCONNECT CABLE 50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Year 3 73449 AXON BODY - LICENSE - DEVICE CONNECTIVITY 10 $533.31 $0.00 $533.31 Year 3 BWCamTAP Body Worn Camera TAP Bundle 10 $3,355.90 $257.26 $3,613.16 Year 3 H00001 AB4 Camera Bundle 10 $2,997.27 $292.23 $3,289.50 Total $6,886.48 $549.49 $7,435.97
Feb 2026
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Invoice Upon Fulfillment BWCamTAP Body Worn Camera TAP Bundle 10 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Total $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Jul 2026
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 4 100775 AXON BODY 4 - MAGNETIC DISCONNECT CABLE 50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Year 4 73449 AXON BODY - LICENSE - DEVICE CONNECTIVITY 10 $533.15 $0.00 $533.15 Year 4 BWCamTAP Body Worn Camera TAP Bundle 10 $3,354.90 $257.18 $3,612.08 Year 4 H00001 AB4 Camera Bundle 10 $2,996.36 $292.14 $3,288.50 Total $6,884.41 $549.32 $7,433.73
Jul 2027
Invoice Plan Item Description Qty Subtotal Tax Total
Year 5 100775 AXON BODY 4 - MAGNETIC DISCONNECT CABLE 50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Year 5 73449 AXON BODY - LICENSE - DEVICE CONNECTIVITY 10 $533.15 $0.00 $533.15 Year 5 BWCamTAP Body Worn Camera TAP Bundle 10 $3,354.90 $257.19 $3,612.09 Year 5 H00001 AB4 Camera Bundle 10 $2,996.36 $292.15 $3,288.51 Total $6,884.41 $549.34 $7,433.75
Axon Air and Skydio Sole Source Letter Rev: 1.0 Page 1
To: United States state, local, and municipal public safety agencies Re: Sole Source Letter for Axon Enterprise, Inc.’s Axon brand products and Axon Evidence (Evidence.com) Data Management Solutions1 and Skydio Drones A sole source justification exists because the following goods and services required to satisfy the agency’s needs are only available by Axon Enterprise’s Axon Air application and the Skydio drones, and are only available for purchase through the authorized distributor listed below.
Axon Digital Evidence Solution Description
Axon Air System
• Purpose-built solution for law enforcement UAV programs • Supported applications on iOS and Android
• Automated tracking of pilot, aircraft, and flight logs • Unlimited Storage of UAV data in Axon Evidence (Evidence.com) • In application ingestion of data in Axon Evidence (Evidence.com) • Axon Aware integration for live streaming and situational awareness • Compatible with most drones used in public safety
• High-bandwidth wireless data transfer
• Live streaming with the Axon View application
• Axon takes control of the streaming information after it starts • Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) data compliance • Axon Air live stream is viewed through the Axon Respond operations platform • Axon Air is the only application for viewing streaming with Axon Respond • Any smart device can be used to view live streaming via the Axon Evidence ecosystem
Axon Evidence Data Management System
• Software as a Service (SaaS) delivery model that allows agencies to manage and share digital evidence without local storage infrastructure or software needed • SaaS model reduces security and administration by local IT staff: no local installation required
• Automatic, timely security upgrades and enhancements deployed to application without the need for any local IT staff involvement
• Securely share digital evidence with other agencies or prosecutors without creating copies or requiring the data to leave your agency’s domain of control • Controlled access to evidence based on pre-defined roles and permissions and pre- defined individuals
• Password authentication includes customizable security parameters: customizable password complexity, IP-based access restrictions, and multi-factor authentication support
• Automated category-based evidence retention policies assists with efficient database management
1 Axon is also the sole developer and offeror of the Evidence.com data management services.
Evidence.com is both a division of Axon and a data management product solution offered by Axon.
Evidence.com is not a separate corporate entity.
Attachment 3
Axon Air and Skydio Sole Source Letter Rev: 1.0 Page 2
• Deleted files are sent to a deletion queue for 7 days, to help prevent unintentional deletion
• Stores and supports all major digital file types: .mpeg, .doc, .pdf, .jpeg, etc. • Requires NO proprietary file formats
• Ability to upload files directly from the computer to Axon Evidence via an Internet browser
• Data Security: Robust Transport Layer Security (TLS) implementation for data in transit and 256-bit AES encryption for data in storage
• Security Testing: Independent security firms perform in-depth security and penetration testing
• Reliability: Fault- and disaster-tolerant infrastructure in at least 4 redundant data centers in both the East and West regions of the United States • Chain-of-Custody: Audit logs automatically track all system and user activity. These logs cannot be edited or deleted, even by account administrators and IT staff • Protection: With no on-site application, critical evidence stored in Axon Evidence is protected from local malware that may penetrate agency infrastructure • Stability: Axon Enterprise is a publicly traded company with stable finances and funding, reducing concerns of loss of application support or commercial viability • Application and data protected by a CJIS and ISO 27001 compliant information security program
• Dedicated information security department that protects Axon Evidence and data with security monitoring, centralized event log analysis and correlation, advanced threat and intrusion protection, and incident response capabilities • Easily redact videos utilizing Redaction Studio within the system. With the optional Redaction Assistant add-on, leverage additional features that includes automated assistants of heads, license plates, and screens
SOLE AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR FOR
AXON BRAND PRODUCTS
SOLE AUTHORIZED REPAIR FACILITY
FOR AXON BRAND PRODUCTS
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
17800 N. 85th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: 480-905-2000 or 800-978-2737
Fax: 480-991-0791
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
17800 N. 85th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: 480-905-2000 or 800-978-2737
Fax: 480-991-0791
Please contact your local Axon sales representative or call us at 1-800-978-2737 with any questions.
Sincerely,
Josh Isner
President
Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Non-Axon trademarks are property of their respective owners. ,
AXON, Axon, Axon Air, and Axon Evidence are trademarks of Axon Enterprise, Inc., some of which are registered in the US and other countries. For more information, visit www.axon.com/legal. All rights reserved. © 2025 Axon Enterprise, Inc.
Concord Police Department LEXIPOL
Policy Manual 606
Attachment 4
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Operations
606.1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
The purpose of this policy is to establish guidelines for the use of an unmanned aerial system (UAS) and for the storage, data retrieval and dissemination of images and data captured by the UAS.
606.2 POLICY
Unmanned aerial systems may be utilized to enhance the department’s mission of protecting lives and property when other means and resources are not available or are deemed less effective. Any use of a UAS will be in strict accordance with constitutional and privacy rights and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations.
606.3 DEFINITIONS
Definitions related to this policy include:
Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) - An unmanned aircraft of any type that is capable of sustaining directed flight, whether preprogrammed or remotely controlled (commonly referred to as an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV)), and all of the supporting or attached systems designed for gathering information through imaging, recording or any other means.
Operator – Commonly referred to as the pilot and is the one in control of the aircraft.
Observer – Any party directly present during the utilization of the UAS and can directly view the use of the UAS and any images or recordings that are transmitted or recorded.
Pilot in Charge – The on-scene FAA Part 107 Licensed UAS Pilot.
Program Coordinator – Appointed by the Chief of Police and is in charge of the operation and supervision of the program.
Certificate of Authorization (COA) – Given by the FAA which grants permission to fly within specific boundaries and perimeters.
606.4 PRIVACY
The use of the UAS potentially involves privacy considerations. Absent a warrant or exigent circumstances, UAS operators and observers shall adhere to FAA altitude regulations and shall not intentionally record or transmit images of any location where a person would have a reasonable expectation of privacy (e.g., residence, yard, enclosure). Operators and observers shall take reasonable precautions to avoid inadvertently recording or transmitting images of areas where there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. Reasonable precautions can include, deactivating or turning imaging devices away from such areas or persons during UAS operations or stopping the digital recording or photo capture capabilities while flying in these particular areas.
606.5 PROGRAM COORDINATOR
The Chief of Police will appoint a Program Coordinator who will be responsible for the management of the UAS program. The Program Coordinator will ensure that policies and procedures conform to current laws, regulations and best practices and will have the following additional responsibilities:
Coordinating the FAA Certificate of Waiver or Authorization (COA) application process and ensuring that the COA is current.
Ensuring that all authorized operators and required observers have completed all required FAA and department-approved training in the operation, applicable laws, policies and procedures regarding use of the UAS.
Developing uniform protocol for submission and evaluation of requests to deploy a UAS, including urgent requests made during ongoing or emerging incidents. Developing protocol for conducting criminal investigations involving a UAS, including documentation of time spent monitoring a subject.
Implementing a system for public notification of UAS deployment. Developing an operational protocol governing the deployment and operation of a UAS including, but not limited to, safety oversight, use of visual observers, establishment of lost link procedures and secure communication with air traffic control facilities. Developing a protocol for documenting all missions.
Developing a UAS inspection, maintenance and record-keeping protocol to ensure continuing airworthiness of a UAS, up to and including its overhaul or life limits. Developing protocols to ensure that all data intended to be used as evidence are accessed, maintained, stored and retrieved in a manner that ensures its integrity as evidence, including strict adherence to chain of custody requirements. Electronic trails, including encryption, authenticity certificates and date and time stamping, shall be used as appropriate to preserve individual rights and to ensure the authenticity and maintenance of a secure evidentiary chain of custody.
Developing protocols that ensure retention and purge periods are maintained in accordance with established records retention schedules. Facilitating law enforcement access to images and data captured by the UAS. Recommending program enhancements, particularly regarding safety and information security.
Ensuring that established protocols are followed by monitoring and providing periodic reports on the program to the Chief of Police.
606.6 USE OF UAS
All Operators must possess a valid FAA Part 107 Certification prior to being permitted to operate any Concord Police Department UAS or be under the direct supervision of a licensed FAA Part
107 Certified Pilot. Only Part 107 licensed operators will be permitted to deploy a UAS during a non-training event. The Pilot in Charge will ensure that a Flight Risk Assessment and a Preflight Checklist are both completed prior to UAS utilization. The Flight Risk Assessment and the Preflight Checklist will be retained for all utilizations not related to training. The Pilot in Charge shall notify dispatch of the UAS utilization and dispatch shall document the utilization in the supplement portion of the associated CAD event. Preflight notifications to local air traffic control facilities may be required as directed by FAA regulations.
Authorized use of a Concord Police Department UAS may include:
(a) Post-incident crime scene preservation and documentation; (b) HAZMAT response;
(c) Locating individuals actively fleeing or hiding in an attempt to avoid apprehension; (d) Search and rescue;
(e) Barricaded suspects and other high-risk tactical operations; (f) Locating individuals who are missing or a danger to themselves or others; (g) Disaster response (Flood, earthquakes, etc.);
(h) Training missions;
(i) Fire response;
(j) Pursuant to a search warrant; and
(k) Any situation where the use of a UAS would enhance public safety and/or officer safety and would be deemed lawful and reasonable.
UAS should not be flown over crowds or Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) without FAA approval. Approval may be sought that permits the use over crowds and BVLOS. Approval may be covered under the Department granted COA or FAA Part 107 Waivers with the exemption granted in writing. Any exemption granted does not expire and is continual once received and does not need to be sought unless the COA or Certificate of Waiver is up for renewal or modification.
Use of vision enhancement technology (e.g., thermal and other imaging equipment not generally available to the public) is permissible in viewing areas only where there is no protectable privacy interest or when in compliance with a search warrant or court order. In all other instances, legal counsel should be consulted.
606.7 STORAGE OF UAS
The UAS is the property of the Concord Police Department. The UAS is not to be removed from the Department, except by on-duty Operators during their work day or during approved Department Training. At the end of each shift, the UAS shall be stored and secured at the Concord Police Department. The only temporary exceptions to this are for continued active training as needed or in preparation for an authorized preplanned event and only after approval is granted by the Program Coordinator. When an UAS is not stored at the Police Department as temporarily permitted by the Program Coordinator, the Operator being entrusted with the UAS shall ensure the UAS is properly secured and protected from damage and theft at all times. 606.8 PROHIBITED USE
The Concord Police Department UAS shall not be weaponized and shall not be used:
1) To conduct random surveillance activities;
2) To target a person based solely on actual or perceived characteristics, such as race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, economic status, age, cultural group, or disability;
3) To harass, intimidate, or discriminate against any individual or group; 4) To conduct personal business of any type;
5) In a reckless or negligent manner; and
6) By an Operator under the influence of any alcohol, narcotic or prescription medication that alters or effects the operator’s ability to do so safely or causes impairment as outlined by the FAA.
606.9 RETENTION OF UAS DATA
Data collected by the UAS shall be retained as provided in the established records retention schedule. Images or video obtained by the UAS Operator (if necessary, for evidentiary purposes) shall be submitted to evidence in accordance with Concord Police Department policies and procedures.
Staff Report
Date: November 4, 2025
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Prepared by: Colleen Awad, Community Relations Manager
[email protected]
(925) 671-3272
Subject: Considering approval of an Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa County in the not-to-exceed amount of $190,000 per year, for up to five years (for a total of $950,000), for on-call professional printing services for all City departments; and authorizing the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c),
15061(b), and/or 15378
Report in Brief
The City uses printing services in all departments to support creation of printed materials such as the activity guide, flyers announcing community events, construction notices, police department forms, etc. Contra Costa County provides comprehensive printing and mail services to various governmental agencies. The City’s current contract for printing services has expired and after researching options, staff has identified Contra Costa County as the best service provider and recommend entering into a five- year contract with them.
Recommended Action
Approve an Interagency Agreement with Contra Costa County in the not-to-exceed amount of $190,000 per year, for up to five years, for on-call professional printing services for all City departments; and authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form acceptable to the City Attorney.
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Background
In 2021, the City entered into a contract with Galaxy Press Inc., a local Concord vendor, for printing services. After the company was acquired and subsequently relocated to San Ramon a few years ago, the City faced increased delivery costs, diminished convenience, and the loss of a local return address essential for certain mailings. The contract with this vendor expired on November 1, 2025.
Consequently, City staff researched its printing options and identified Contra Costa County’s Print & Mail services as an option. Contra Costa County Print & Mail provides printing services to Contra Costa County’s internal departments. Over the last few years, the County has expanded its capacity by purchasing new equipment and extending their printing services to local governments and special districts. The County has impressive print capabilities, handling over 327 pages a minute in various sizes.
Additionally, they offer binding services, banners, signs, and more. Conveniently located on Port Chicago Highway in Concord, the County’s services are both comprehensive and accessible.
Analysis
The County offers a user-friendly online portal and a dedicated customer service team to collaborate directly with the City of Concord staff. Their turnaround time is impressively quick, averaging around two days for most jobs, and they do not charge for shipping. As a County entity accountable to the public, Contra Costa County upholds high standards and business practices.
On average, the City submits 25 monthly print jobs, including brochures, construction notifications, and business cards. Issuing a multi-year contract to a single, dedicated printer vendor will streamline City services. This approach enables staff across departments to work directly with a reliable, pre-screened print shop that understands the City’s printing requirements and preferences, has set pricing, and ensures that submitted files align with the City’s brand guidelines. The County’s Interagency Agreement for Printing Services is included as Attachment 1.
The benefits of using the County print shop also include:
• Known costs for services, which are largely lower than the City’s most recent contract1,
• Printing vendor educated on the City’s brand guidelines, ensuring high-quality final products,
• Designated customer service team, streamlining overall management of print jobs,
• Simplified billing and monitoring of printing costs,
1 Attachment 2 provides the County’s set pricing for routine print jobs.
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• No shipping costs, and
• A convenient location in Concord helping with coordination of complex jobs.
Procurement Process
Concord Municipal Code Section 3.10.080(3) allows the Purchasing Officer to purchase from a federal, state, municipal or other public corporation or agency without seeking further competition.
Financial Impact
The City’s adopted Fiscal Years 2025-27 Biennial Operating Budget includes appropriations for printing services. There are no new fiscal impacts by entering into this contract.
Environmental Determination
Environmental Determination Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c), and/or 15378, this activity is not subject to environmental review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, as amended, as it does not constitute a “project,” does not commit the City to a definite course of action, does not constitute discretionary approval of a specific project, and will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment, and in the alternative is exempt from CEQA as it falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” No unusual circumstances exist and none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgment and analysis.
Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted.
Attachments
1. Interagency Agreement for County to Provide Services
2. County’s set pricing for routine print jobs
Contra Costa County INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT Number
Standard Form A-3 (County Provides Services) Fund/Org#
Revised 2002 Account #
Other #
1. Contract Identification.
Department: Contra Costa County Public Works
Subject: Interagency Agreement between Contra Costa County Public Works and Agency named below for on-call printing services
2. Parties. The County of Contra Costa, California (County), for its Department named above, and the following named Agency mutually agree and promise as follows:
Agency: City of Concord
Capacity: A public agency
Address: 1950 Parkside Drive, MS/ 01A,
Concord, CA 94519
3. Term. The effective date of this Agreement is November 1, 2025 and it terminates on October 31, 2026 unless sooner terminated as provided herein. The Parties can extend this term for four additional periods of one year each upon written agreement of the parties.
4. Payment Limit. Agency's total payments to County under this Agreement shall not exceed $190,000 per fiscal year.
5. County's Obligations. County shall provide printing services and carry out that work described in the Price List attached hereto which is incorporated herein by reference, subject to all the terms and conditions contained or incorporated herein.
6. Agency's Obligations. Agency shall pay County for its provision of the services as set forth in the attached Price List.
7. General and Special Conditions. This Agreement is subject to the General Conditions and Special Conditions (if any) attached hereto, which are incorporated herein by reference.
8. Project. This Agreement implements in whole or in part the following described Project, the application and approval documents of which are incorporated herein by reference: Price List for common print jobs.
9. Legal Authority. This Agreement is entered into under and subject to the following legal authorities: City of Concord and Contra Costa County.
10. Signatures. These signatures attest the parties' agreement hereto:
COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, CALIFORNIA
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
By
Chairman/Designee
ATTEST: Clerk of the Board of Supervisors
By
Deputy
Attachment 1
AGENCY
By
(Signature of authorized Agency representative)
(Print name and title A)
By
(Signature of authorized Agency representative)
(Print name and title B)
______________________ ____________________________________ Susanne Brown Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Attorney City Clerk
FINANCE DIRECTOR'S CERTIFICATION:
Concord, California
Date:
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT ADEQUATE FUNDS EXIST OR WILL BE RECEIVED DURING THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR 2025-2026 TO PAY THE ANTICIPATED EXPENSES TO BE INCURRED PURSUANT TO THIS CONTRACT.
THE SUM OF $190,000. Account Code: 100 1300 1Z01 63800-400 Finance Director's Signature
Form A-3 (1 of 1)
Type of Item Requested
(i.e. flyer, postcard, letter,
banner, brochure,
Size/Dimensions of
Item (i.e. 6"h x 9"w) Paper Color and/or Style Quantity Requested Cost notes Banner 4'hx10'w 1 $348.99 W/Grommets
Banner 72" x 12" Color, banner material 1 $68.35 W/Grommets kiosk display 24 x40 Gloss paper -full color 9 $315.36
kiosk display 22.5 x 33 Gloss paper -full color 1 $27.12 Brochure 6 H x 18 W white 300 $177.07
business cards 2 x 3 1/2 white 250 $26.95
business cards 2 x 3 1/2 white 500 $36.95
Business cards 2 x 3 1/2 2-sided 500 $36.95
calendar 4x10 Cardstock Glossy front side 400 $274.18 Single Sided = 218.18 Council information Card 11x 4 1/4 Cardstock Glossy front side 400 $274.18 Single Sided = 218.18 Court Calendar card 5.5" x 3.5"
Bright orange card stock (color is
negotiable) 300 $60.74 BW Printing
CVC and CMC Violation
Card 7 " x 4 " Neon yellow cardstock 200 $72.22 BW Printing Envelope #10 white 500 $92.70
Envelope 9.5 x 4.25
white with CPD badge and return
address, right window 2000 $318.24 No emboss or foil
envelope 9.5" x 4.25"
white standard envelope with
CPD badge and address (no
window) 4000 $691.60 No emboss or foil
Envelope, PD logo and
return address, left window 4 1/8" x 9 1/2" White 5000 $742.50 Envelopes # 10
White, with city logo and return
address 1000 $185.40
Envelopes # 10
White, with city logo and return
address 2000 $370.80
Field interview card 7"x3.25" manilla light card stock 10000 $1,284.83 BW Printing Single Sided = Letter 8.5 x 11 White 150 $43.76 Single Sided = 28.76
letter 8.5 x 11 white 1000 $267.65 Single Sided = 167.65 Attachment 2
Letter 8.5X11 White 5000 $1,321.25 Single Sided = 821.25 letter 8.5X11 Color 500 $135.95 Single Sided = 85.95
NCR 2 part form fill paper white paper 1000 $550.45 Single Sided = 390.45 PD Information Cards 3x5 white card stock 4000 $436.85 Single Sided = 336.85 Perforated sticker back
form 7.5" x 3.25" Green/Sticker with perforation 6000 $2,578.05 BW Printing Post card 5.5 x 8.5 Yellow 100 $56.52 BW Printing, Postage = .74 Post Card 5.5 x 8.5 yellow 500 $172.60 BW Printing, Postage = .74 Post card 5.5 x 8.5 yellow 1000 $317.70 BW Printing, Postage = .74 Postcard 4x6 Cardstock Glossy front side 750 $114.10 Postage = .74 each Sidewalk Estimate Form 8.5 x 11 Triplicate Carbonless 500 $308.65 Sticker 3.5 " w x 6.25 " l Neon green sticker 3000 $1,199.90 BW printing Line Up cards 8.5 x 3.66 2000 $300.37 Color, 2 side, uncoated stock
Staff Report
Date: November 4, 2025
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Mindy Gentry, Director of Community Development Prepared by: Ryan Pursley, Chief Building Official
[email protected]
(925) 671-3173
Subject: Considering introduction of an Ordinance amending the Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations) to include the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, and ratifying amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
contained in Contra Costa County Ordinances No. 2025-14 and No. 2025-15, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt under and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378.
Report in Brief
Every three years the State of California adopts a new triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code, and subsequently, these new editions of the code are adopted by the City of Concord and Contra Costa County with local administrative amendments. The 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code was released in July 2025 and goes into effect on January 1, 2026. The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 1) amends the Concord Municipal Code as follows:
1. Title 15 is amended to include the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code with local administrative amendments.
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2. Title 15 is amended to include the 2024 edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code with local administrative amendments.
3. Title 15 is amended to ratify amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code contained in Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2025-14 (Attachment 2).
4. Title 15 is amended to ratify amendments to the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code contained in Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2025- 15 (Attachment 3).
Recommended Action
Introduce an Ordinance amending Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Building and Building Regulations) to include the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, and ratifying amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained in the Contra Costa County Ordinances No. 2025-14 and No. 2025-15, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading.
Background
2025 California Building Standards Code
The State of California uses a three-year adoption cycle to update Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), which regulate building construction in the State of California. Title 24 of the CCR is also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) has adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code published in July 2025, consisting collectively of the following 13 parts:
1. California Administrative Code (Part 1)
2. California Building Code (Part 2)
3. California Residential Code (Part 2.5)
4. California Electrical Code (Part 3)
5. California Mechanical Code (Part 4)
6. California Plumbing Code (Part 5)
7. California Energy Code (Part 6)
8. California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Part 7)
9. California Historical Building Code (Part 8)
10. California Fire Code (Part 9)
11. California Existing Buildings Code (Part 10)
12. California Green Building Standards Code (Part 11)
13. California Referenced Standards Code (Part 12)
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Except for the Administrative, Energy, Historical Building, Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes, these codes originate as part of a national code development process. The International Code Council (ICC) publishes the International Building, Residential, Wildland-Urban Interface, Fire and Existing Building Codes; the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes the National Electrical Code; and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) publishes the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. These national codes are then amended by the CBSC to create the California specific codes.
The Energy Code is developed by the California Energy Commission. The Historical Building Code is developed by the California Building Standards Commission. The Green Building Standards Code is developed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of State Architect, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the California Energy Commission, and the CBSC.
Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code will allow the public to avail themselves of current health and safety provisions contained within the 13 parts of the code. While the City Council may make local amendments to the technical provisions of any of the codes, such amendments require the City Council to make findings based upon local climatic, geologic, and/or topographic conditions.. State law prohibits jurisdictions from adopting any amendments that would reduce a requirement (e.g. less safe) but allows amendments that are more stringent (e.g. safer). The proposed ordinance does not include any technical amendments by the City, therefore no findings are required.
Over the years, there has been a collaborative effort between Bay Area jurisdictions through the Tri-Chapter Uniform Code Committee (TUCC) to reduce the number of local technical amendments within the region. In this code adoption cycle, staff is not recommending any technical amendments.
Assembly Bill 130 (2025) also puts a stay on local amendments affecting residential units commencing on October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, unless the amendments meet any of the following exceptions:
1. The changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the governing body of the city or county and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.
2. The commission deems those changes or modifications necessary as emergency standards to protect health and safety.
3. The changes or modifications relate to home hardening.
4. The building standards relate to home hardening and are proposed for adoption by a fire protection district pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7.
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5. The changes or modifications are necessary to implement a local code amendment that is adopted to align with a general plan approved on or before June 10, 2025, and that permits mixed-fuel residential construction consistent with federal law while also incentivizing all-electric construction as part of an adopted greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District technical amendments, detailed later in this report, meet the requirements of exceptions (1) and (4) above.
Unlike technical amendments to the code, administrative amendments do not require the City Council to make findings based upon climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions. Staff has spent considerable time and effort to ensure that the administrative amendments to the adopted codes are consistent and appropriate. Administrative amendments address adoption of appendices and provide for the uniform treatment of fees, appeals, expiration of permits, and remedies for violations. The administrative amendments that are proposed by staff support the provision of uniform administration and enforcement across all of the codes and are substantially unchanged from previous code adoptions cycles.
The 2025 California Building Standards Code becomes effective on January 1, 2026.
Thus, all jurisdictions in California that are responsible for the enforcement of building regulations must begin enforcing the 2025 codes on January 1, 2026. The 2025 codes will not apply to any building permits applied for prior to January 1, 2026. All building permit applications that are received prior to January 1, 2026, and that are deemed complete, will have the permit issued, and inspections performed, based on the code in effect at the time the application was submitted.
To enforce the proposed local administrative amendments, a Concord Municipal Code (CMC) amendment is required, otherwise the City would be mandated by default to enforce the version adopted by the State. The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 1) provides the necessary adoption of amendments to the CMC.
Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
Related to, but separate from the proposed Ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, new Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps were issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (State Fire Marshal) and subsequently adopted by the Fire District (Attachment 6).
The Fire District adopted updated FHSZ maps to comply with state-mandated fire hazard classifications and ensure consistency with local conditions. The updated maps became effective July 10, 2025, and include Moderate, High, and Very High FHSZs in Concord in limited areas on the borders of Lime Ridge, Mt. Diablo, and the Concord Naval Weapons station.
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The Fire District’s actions are in response to California Government Code Section 51178, which requires the State Fire Marshal to identify moderate, high, and very high fire hazard zones based on a standardized, science-driven model. Additionally, California Government Code Section 51179 mandates the State Fire Marshal to provide recommendations for local adoption of these designations.
CAL FIRE’s scientists and wildfire mitigation experts developed the FHSZ maps using a science-based, field-tested model that assigns a hazard score based on the factors that influence fire likelihood and fire behavior. Many factors are considered, such as fire history, natural vegetation, terrain, predicted flame lengths, ember travel, and typical fire weather patterns.
Per California Government Code Section 51179, a local agency may not decrease the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within its jurisdiction. This ensures that fire hazard designations remain consistent with CAL FIRE’s scientifically determined hazard assessments. The Fire District has adopted maps consistent with those recommended by the State Fire Marshal and no action is required until the City updates its General Plan.
The Fire District adopted the new FHSZ maps, therefore the City of Concord does not have to take any action adopting them except for when the City updates its General Plan. The adopted FHSZ maps are intended by the State to drive local planning decisions, not insurance decisions. Insurance companies use risk models that consider the susceptibility of a structure to damage from fire and other short-term factors that are not included in hazard modeling. If and how the maps are used by insurance companies is not within the purview of the City.
Analysis
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
To provide consistent and up-to-date codes, it is proposed to amend the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub code adopted in Title 15 Chapter 15.60 to update the currently adopted 2021 edition to the most recently released 2024 edition.
Contra Cost County Ordinance 2025-14 and 2025-15
The City of Concord receives its fire protection services from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (“Fire District”). The Board of Supervisors serves as the Board of Directors for the Fire District. On November 4, 2025, the Board of Supervisors is anticipated to complete its second reading of the Ordinance and adopt the 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9) with amendments by approving County Ordinance 2025-14 (Attachment 2) and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7) with amendments by approving County Ordinance 2025-15 (Attachment 3). (If this does not occur, City staff will pull this agenda item from Council consideration at the November 4 Concord City Council meeting.)
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The amendments include clarifications of terms and definitions, auto wrecking yard requirements, regulations for emergency access to developments during and after construction, fire sprinkler provisions for specified occupancy types, and administrative modifications that match existing operations and procedures. The technical amendments to the California Fire Code (CFC) contained in County Ordinance 2025-14 are essentially the same as, and replace, those contained in the currently adopted County Ordinance 2022-34. The technical amendments to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) contained in County Ordinance 2025-15 address dangers presented by combustible fences in wildland-urban interface areas.
To adopt these technical amendments, the County must make findings based upon local climatic, geologic, and/or topographic conditions. These are provided in County Findings for Ordinance 2025-14 (Attachment 4) and County Findings for Ordinance 2025-15 (Attachment 5).
The Fire District Fire Marshal has requested that all Contra Costa cities, including the City of Concord, adopt the amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code which are contained in County Ordinance 2025-14 and 2025-15. Adopting these amendments will not change the level of fire protection service provided to the City of Concord. The Fire District is the enforcing agency and expert on fire regulations for the City; therefore, it is recommended to follow the Fire District’s recommendations for CFC and CWUIC amendments. It is also important for the City to adopt the Fire District’s code amendments to facilitate uniform regulations and enforcement throughout the Fire District.
Per Health and Safety Code 13869.7, it is necessary to ratify County Ordinance 2025- 14 and 2025-15 before they take effect in the City of Concord. The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 1) amends the Concord Municipal Code Title 15 to include County Ordinance 2025-14 (Attachment 2) and County Ordinance 2025-15 (Attachment 3).
Significant Code Changes
• 2025 California Green Building Standards Code
o New Hotels and Motels
▪ EV charging equipment required increased from 10% to 25% of total parking spaces
o New Multi-Family Residences (includes apartments and condos) • Receptacles -- commonly known as outlets -- required for EV charging changed from 40% of total parking spaces to 1 receptacle for each unit (only receptacles must be provided, not EV charging equipment) ▪ EV charging equipment required changed from 10% of total parking spaces to 25% of unassigned or common use parking spaces not already provided with receptacles for EV charging
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• 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
o First the first time, the 2025 California Building Standards Code incorporates the 2025 CWUIC, Part 7. The CWUIC is not a new set of regulations and is composed of various existing codes that have been relocated and consolidated into one location. The CWUIC combines existing regulations that were previously located in the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 1.5 and California Fire Code, enforced by the Fire District, along with sections from the California Building Code and California Residential Code, enforced by city building departments. Although the CWUIC (Part 7) is new and the City will be adopting it for the first time, there are no significant changes to current regulations.
o As required by state law and discussed in further detail above, the State Fire Marshal issued updated FHSZ maps, which were adopted by the County in July 2025. The new FHSZ maps are not part of the CWUIC adoption, but they do have an impact on code requirements and enforcement of them in Concord. Prior to issuance of the new maps, Concord did not have any FHSZs; therefore, no Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)1 code regulations applied in Concord. Currently, land designated as Very High FHSZ is required to comply with WUI requirements and beginning January 1, 2026 as part of the new triennial code adoption2 land designated as High FHSZ must also meet WUI requirements. This expansion of WUI regulations to include both Very High and High FHSZs, will require more properties in Concord to comply with WUI requirements due to it capturing a larger geographical area (Attachment 6).
The CWUIC regulations apply to new buildings, and to additions and reroofing of buildings originally constructed after July 1, 2008. In the cases of additions and reroofs, the CWUIC only applies to the addition and new roof; the existing home does not have to be upgraded to meet the CWUIC. Some CWUIC requirements include but are not limited to the following:
• Additional provisions for Fire District access and fire protection water supply
• Class A fire classification roofing material
• Ignition-resistant exterior wall coverings
• Enclosed roof soffits
• Tempered glass in exterior windows
1 WUI is a general term referring to the suite code regulations to contained in various part of the code, which are being consolidated to create the 2025 CWUIC.
2 California Health and Safety Code Section 13108.5
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• Ignition-resistant accessory structures
• Defensible space (buffer between home and plants, brush, and trees) Financial Impact
There will be minimal fiscal impacts as a result of the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, the 2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, and the County amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
As part of its standard practices, the Building Division staff will dedicate a time to train staff on the new codes, revising City construction handouts, updating website information and permit processes, and educating and instructing the public on the code changes that will be enforced during plan reviews and inspections. This will require an increased investment in training, books, and supplemental consultant staff to allow staff to undergo the training. These additional resources are included in the approved budget for this Fiscal Year and no additional resources are needed.
Environmental Determination
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively “CEQA”), adoption of the Ordinance does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs. Sections 15060(c), 15273, 15378, as it has no potential for resulting in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and/or the activities consist of creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not constitute a “project”.
Even if Council action on this item did constitute a project under CEQA, it falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in 14 Cal. Code Regs. Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Accordingly, no further environmental review is warranted. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgement and analysis.
Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted, and a notice of the public hearing was sent to the East Bay times, a newspaper of general circulation.
Attachments
1. Ordinance Amending Concord Municipal Code Title 15
2. County Ordinance 2025-14
3. County Ordinance 2025-15
4. County Findings for Ordinance 2025-14
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5. County Findings for Ordinance 2025-15
6. Concord Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
Ord. No. 25-XX 1
ORDINANCE NO. 25-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CONCORD MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS) TO
INCLUDE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
AND THE 2024 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB
CODE AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-
URBAN INTERFACE CODE CONTAINED IN THE CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY ORDINANCES NO. 2025-14 AND NO. 2025-15
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Building Standards Code becomes effective January 1, 2026 and its adoption is necessary to incorporate it into Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations) and make administrative amendments; and WHEREAS, the City of Concord (“City”) is wholly contained within the geographical boundaries of a legal special district known as the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (“Fire District”), formed pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13800 et seq; and WHEREAS, the Fire District has responsibility for emergency and medical first-responder services, fire suppression, and fire protection duties within its special district boundary, including within the City of Concord; and
WHEREAS, on November 4, 2025 the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in its capacity as the Board of Directors of the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District adopted the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with technical amendments by adopting Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15, and as part of such adoption made express findings in support of technical amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code based upon climatic, topographical, and geological conditions (“Findings”); and WHEREAS, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, the legislative body of a city may ratify, modify, or deny a fire protection district-adopted ordinance, and no ordinance adopted by a fire protection district shall be effective within the municipal limits of a city until ratified by the city; and
Attachment 1
Ord. No. 25-XX 2
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, any fire protection district that adopts an ordinance pertaining to building standards related to fire and panic safety that are more stringent than those building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal shall transmit the adopted ordinance to the jurisdiction where the ordinance will apply; and WHEREAS, the Fire District transmitted Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 and a copy of the Findings to the City in accordance with California Health and Safety Code requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Building Official for the City of Concord has recommended the City Council ratify Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 in their entirety; and WHEREAS, as discussed in the Findings, local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions impact fire prevention efforts, and the frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity, and size of fire involving buildings in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as expressed in Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 and as discussed by the Findings, to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the ratification of Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 within the jurisdictional boundary of the City is a responsible measure to provide additional reasonable and uniform degrees of fire and life safety to its citizens, businesses and community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby ratify Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 and adopt the Findings; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7(h)(1), the City Council does hereby delegate enforcement of Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Concord to the Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District or authorized representative.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section 1. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively “CEQA”), adoption of the Ordinance does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs. Sections 15060(c), 15273, 15378, as it has no potential for resulting in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and/or the activities consist of creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not constitute a “project”. Even if Council action on this item did constitute a project under CEQA, it falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in 14 Cal. Code Regs. Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Accordingly, no further environmental review is warranted. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgement and analysis.
Section 2. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.05 (Uniform Administrative Code), Section 15.05.010 (Purpose) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
15.05.010 Purpose.
The purpose of this Code is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the City of Concord Construction Code. The “City of Concord Construction Code” means, collectively, the following:
(1) Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.10.010.
(2) Electrical Code, as adopted in Section 15.15.010.
(3) Plumbing Code, as adopted in Section 15.20.010.
(4) Mechanical Code, as adopted in Section 15.25.010.
(5) Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, as adopted by Section 15.30.010. (6) Housing Code, as adopted in Section 15.35.010.
(7) Residential Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.40.010. (8) Historical Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.42.010. (9) Existing Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.43.010.
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(10) Green Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.45.010. (11) Energy Code, as adopted in Section 15.47.010.
(12) Existing unreinforced masonry buildings, commencing with Section 15.55.010. (13) Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, as adopted in Section 15.60.010. (14) Fire Code, as adopted in Section 15.65.010.
(15) Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as adopted in Section 15.67.010. (16) Building security, commencing with Section 15.85.010. (17) Gas shut-off devices, commencing with Section 15.95.010. (18) Vacant buildings, commencing with Section 8.30.010. (19) Such other similar or related codes and regulations required to be administered and/or enforced by the Building Official.
Section 3. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.10 (Building Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.10 BUILDING CODE
15.10.010 Building Code adopted.
The 2025 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Building Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter.
The California Building Code, as amended in this chapter, shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Building Code” for the City of Concord.
15.10.020 Appendix Adoption.
Appendix I (Patio Covers) of the California Building Code is hereby adopted. All remaining appendices are not adopted.
15.10.030 Administrative Amendments.
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The following are administrative amendments to Chapter 1 Division II (Scope and Administration):
(1) Section 101.1 (Title) is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Concord, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
(2) Section 103.1 (Creation of enforcement agency) is hereby revised to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The City of Concord Building Division is hereby created, and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(3) Section 104.2.4.1 (Flood hazard areas) is hereby deleted. (4) Section 104.3.1 (Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas) is hereby deleted. (5) Section 105.3.2 (Time limitation of application) is hereby deleted. (6) Section 105.5 (Expiration) is hereby deleted in its entirety. (7) Section 113 (Means of Appeals) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 4. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter15.15 (Electrical Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.15 ELECTRICAL CODE
15.15.010 Electrical Code adopted.
The 2025 California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Electrical Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter.
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The California Electrical Code shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Electrical Code” for the City of Concord.
Section 5. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.20 (Plumbing Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.20 PLUMBING CODE
15.20.010 Plumbing Code adopted.
The 2025 California Plumbing Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Plumbing Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter.
The California Plumbing Code, as amended in this chapter, shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Plumbing Code” for the City of Concord.
15.20.020 Appendix adoption.
Appendices A, B, D, H, and I of the California Plumbing Code are hereby adopted. All remaining appendices are not adopted.
15.20.030 Administrative amendments.
The following are administrative amendments to Chapter 1 Division II (Administration):
(1) The fourth paragraph of Section 104.3.2 (Plan Review Fees) is hereby amended to read:
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged as set forth in the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.
(2) Section 104.3.3 (Time Limitation of Application) is hereby deleted. (3) Section 104.4.3 (Expiration) is hereby deleted.
(4) Section 104.4.4 (Extensions) is hereby deleted.
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(5) Section 104.5 (Fees) is hereby amended to read:
104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as set forth in the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.
(6) The fourth paragraph of Section 105.2.6 (Reinspections) is hereby amended to read:
To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall first pay a reinspection fee as set forth in the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. (7) Section 107.0 (Board of Appeals) is hereby deleted in its entirety. (8) Table 104.5 (Plumbing Permit Fees) is hereby deleted.
Section 6. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.25 (Mechanical Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.25 MECHANICAL CODE
15.25.010 Mechanical Code adopted.
The 2025 California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Mechanical Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter.
The California Mechanical Code, as amended in this chapter, shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Mechanical Code” for the City of Concord.
15.25.020 Administrative amendments.
The following are administrative amendments to Chapter 1 Division II (Administration):
(1) The fourth paragraph of Section 104.3.2 (Plan Review Fees) is hereby amended to read:
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Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged as set forth in the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.
(2) Section 104.3.3 (Time Limitation of Application) is hereby deleted. (3) Section 104.4.3 (Expiration) is hereby deleted.
(4) Section 104.4.4 (Extensions) is hereby deleted.
(5) Section 104.5 (Fees) is hereby amended to read:
104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as set forth in the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.
(6) The fourth paragraph of Section 105.2.6 (Reinspections) is hereby amended to read:
To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall first pay a reinspection fee as set forth in the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. (7) Section 107.0 (Board of Appeals) is hereby deleted in its entirety. (8) Table 104.5 (Mechanical Permit Fees) is hereby deleted.
Section 7. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.40 (Residential Building Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.40 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
15.40.010 Residential Building Code adopted.
The 2025 California Residential Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part
2.5, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Residential Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter.
The California Residential Code, as amended in this chapter, shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Residential Building Code” for the City of Concord.
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15.40.020 Appendix adoption.
Appendix BF (Patio Covers) of the California Residential Code is hereby adopted. All remaining appendices are not adopted.
15.40.030 Administrative amendments.
The following are administrative amendments to Chapter 1 Division II (Administration):
(1) Section R101.1 (Title) is hereby revised to read as follows:
R101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of the City of Concord and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.”
(2) Section R102.6 (Existing structures) is hereby revised to read as follows:
R102.6 Existing structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to be to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the California Existing Building Code or the California Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. (3) Section R103.1 (Creation of agency) is hereby revised to read as follows:
R103.1 Creation of agency. The City of Concord Building Division is hereby created, and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(4) Section R104.2.3.1 (Flood hazard areas) is hereby deleted. (5) Section R104.3.1 (Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas) is hereby deleted. (6) Section R105.3.2 (Time limitation of application) is hereby deleted. (7) Section R105.5 (Expiration) is hereby deleted in its entirety. (8) Section R112 (Means of Appeals) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 8. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.42 (Historical Building Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 15.42 HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE
15.42.010 Historical Building Code adopted.
The 2025 California Historical Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 8, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Historical Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter.
The California Historical Building Code shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Historical Building Code” for the City of Concord.
Section 9. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.43 (Existing Building Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.43 EXISTING BUILDING CODE
15.43.010 Existing Building Code adopted.
The 2025 California Existing Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Existing Building Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter.
The California Existing Building Code, as amended in this chapter, shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Existing Building Code” for the City of Concord.
15.43.020 Appendix Adoption.
Appendix A (Guidelines for the Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings) of the California Existing Building Code is hereby adopted. All remaining appendices are not adopted.
15.43.030 Administrative Amendments.
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The following are administrative amendments to Chapter 1 Division II (Scope and Administration):
(1) Section 101.1 (Title) is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Existing Building Code of the City of Concord, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” (2) Section 101.4.2 (Buildings previously occupied) is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.4.2 Buildings previously occupied. The legal occupancy of any building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the California Fire Code, or as is deemed necessary by the code official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.
(3) Section 103.1 (Creation of agency) is hereby revised to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The City of Concord Building Division is hereby created, and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(4) Section 104.2.4.1 (Flood hazard areas) is hereby deleted. (5) Section R104.3.1 (Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas) is hereby deleted. (6) Section 105.3.2 (Time limitation of application) is hereby deleted. (7) Section 105.5 (Expiration) is hereby deleted in its entirety. (8) Section 112 (Means of Appeals) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 10. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.45 (Green Building Standards Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.45 GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.45.010 Green Building Standards Code adopted.
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The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Green Building Standards Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter.
The California Green Building Standards Code shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Green Building Standards Code” for the City of Concord.
Section 11. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.47 (Energy Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.47 ENERGY CODE
15.47.010 Energy Code adopted.
The 2025 California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Energy Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter.
The California Energy Code shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Energy Code” for the City of Concord.
Section 12. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter 15.60 (Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.60 SWIMMING POOL, SPA, AND HOT TUB CODE
15.60.010 Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code adopted.
The 2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, 4755 E. Philadelphia Street,
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Ontario, CA 91761-2816, a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter.
The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code, as amended in this chapter, shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Code” for the City of Concord.
15.60.020 Administrative Amendments.
The following are administrative amendments to Chapter 1 (Administration):
(1) The fourth paragraph of Section 104.3.2 (Plan Review Fees) is hereby amended to read:
Where plans are incomplete or changed so as to require additional review, a fee shall be charged as set forth in the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.
(2) Section 104.3.3 (Time Limitation of Application) is hereby deleted. (3) Section 104.4.3 (Expiration) is hereby deleted.
(4) Section 104.4.4 (Extension) is hereby deleted.
(5) Section 104.5 (Fees) is hereby amended to read:
104.5 Fees. Fees shall be assessed in accordance with the provisions of this section and as set forth in the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority.
(6) The fourth paragraph of Section 105.2.6 (Reinspections) is hereby amended to read:
To obtain reinspection, the applicant shall first pay a reinspection fee as set forth in the schedule as established by the applicable governing authority. (7) Section 107.0 (Board of Appeals) is hereby deleted in its entirety. (8) Table 104.5 (Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub Permit Fees) is hereby deleted.
Section 13. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.65 (Fire Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
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CHAPTER 15.65 FIRE CODE
15.65.010 Fire Code adopted.
The 2025 California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Fire Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter.
The California Fire Code, as amended in this chapter, shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Fire Code” for the City of Concord.
15.65.020 Administrative Amendments.
The following are administrative amendments to Chapter 1 Division II (Scope and Administration):
(1) Section 101.1 (Title) is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Concord, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
(2) Section 103.1 (Creation of agency) is hereby revised to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is hereby created, and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City of Concord hereby reserves to its Chief Building Official the ability (but not the obligation) to enforce the provisions of this code.
(3) Section 105.2.3 (Time limitation of application) is hereby deleted. (4) Section 105.3.1 (Expiration) is hereby deleted in its entirety. (5) Section 112 (Means of Appeals) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
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15.65.030 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Ordinance adopted.
Ordinance 2025-14 of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, adopted November 4, 2025, is hereby ratified by the City Council under the authority of California Health and Safety Code § 13869.7. Ordinance 2025-14 adopts the 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, including Chapters 1-12 and 20-80, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix F, Appendix H, Appendix I, Appendix J, Appendix K, and Appendix P), as amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in the ordinance. The provisions of the 2025 California Fire Code as amended by District Ordinance 2025-14 shall be controlling and enforceable within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Concord.
15.65.040 Delegation of enforcement to Fire Chief.
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code § 13869.7, the City Council delegates enforcement of Ordinance 2025-14 to the Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District or his or her authorized representatives.
Section 14. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Building and Building Regulations) is hereby amended by adding Chapter 15.67 (Wildland-Urban Interface Code) as follows:
CHAPTER 15.67 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
15.67.010 Wildland-Urban Interface Code adopted.
The 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Wildland-Urban Interface Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter.
The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as amended in this chapter, shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Wildland-Urban Interface Code” for the City of Concord.
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15.67.020 Administrative Amendments.
The following are administrative amendments to Chapter 1 Division II (Scope and Administration):
(1) Section 101.1 (Title) is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Concord, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” (2) Section 103.1 (Creation of agency) is hereby revised to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of agency. The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is hereby created, and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the City of Concord hereby reserves to its Chief Building Official the ability (but not the obligation) to enforce the provisions of this code.
(3) Section 105.4.2 (Time limitation of application) is hereby deleted. (4) Section 105.8 (Expiration) is hereby deleted in its entirety. (5) Section 112 (Means of Appeals) is hereby deleted in its entirety.
15.67.030 Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Ordinance adopted.
Ordinance 2025-15 of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, adopted November 4, 2025, is hereby ratified by the City Council under the authority of California Health and Safety Code § 13869.7. Ordinance 2025-15 adopts the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7, including Chapters 1- 7, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix F, Appendix G, and Appendix H), as amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in the ordinance. The provisions of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as amended by District Ordinance 2025- 15 shall be controlling and enforceable within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of Concord.
15.67.040 Delegation of enforcement to Fire Chief.
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Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code § 13869.7, the City Council delegates enforcement of Ordinance 2025-15 to the Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District or his or her authorized representatives.
Section 15. If any section, subsection, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance, or its application to any person or circumstance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unenforceable, such invalidity or unenforceability shall not affect the validity or enforceability of the remaining sections, or its application to any other person or circumstance. The City Council declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase be declared invalid.
Section 16. This Ordinance No. 25-XX shall become effective (30) days following its passage and adoption. In the event a summary of said Ordinance is published in lieu of the entire Ordinance, a certified copy of the full text of this Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City Clerk at least five (5) days prior to its adoption and within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, including the vote of the Councilmembers. Additionally, a summary prepared by the City Attorney’s Office shall be published once at least five (5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance and once within fifteen (15) days after its passage and adoption, including the vote of the Councilmembers, in the East Bay Times, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Concord.
Carlyn Obringer
Mayor
ATTEST:
Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
(Seal)
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Ordinance No. 25-XX was duly and regularly introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord held on November 4, 2025, and was thereafter duly and regularly passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Concord on December 2, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers -
NOES: Councilmembers -
ABSTAIN: Councilmembers -
ABSENT: Councilmembers -
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of an ordinance duly and regularly introduced, passed, and adopted by the City Council of the City of Concord, California.
Joelle Fockler, MMC
City Clerk
Ordinance No. 2025-14
1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-14
(Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code and Local Amendments)
ORDINANCE OF COUNTY OF CONTRA COSTA, THE CROCKETT -CARQUINEZ FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, AND THE CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH AMENDMENTS.
The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, acting in its capacity as the Board of Supervisors for Contra Costa
County, and as the Board of Directors of the Crockett -Carquinez Fire Protection District and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. SUMMARY. This ordinance adopts the 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9), subject to the changes, additions, and deletions that are necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, and 17958.7, and Government Code sections 50020 through 50022.10.
SECTION 2. 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS. Chapter 722-2 (Adoption) of Division 722 (Fire Code) of the County Ordinance Code is repealed and replaced with new Chapter 722-2 (Fire Code), to read:
“Chapter 722-2 FIRE CODE
722-2.002. Adoption. The 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9 [based on the 2024 International Fire Code published by the International Code Council]), including Chapters 1-12 and 20-80, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix F, Appendix H, Appendix I, Appendix J, Appendix K, and Appendix P, as amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this chapter, is adopted by this reference as though fully set forth herein as the Fire Code of Contra Costa County, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The provisions of this chapter are controlling and enforceable within the limits of each jurisdiction. (Ord. 2025-14 § 2; Ord. 2022-34 § 1; Ord. 2016-13 § 1.) 722-2.004. Local Amendments. The 2025 California Fire Code is amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this section. Chapter and section numbers used below are those of the 2025 California Fire Code.
(a) Section 101.1 of Chapter 1 (Scope and Administration) is amended to read:
“101.1 Title. This code is the Fire Code of Contra Costa County, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, and is hereinafter referred to as ‘'this code.’”
(b) Section 102.1 of Chapter 1 (Scope and Administration) is amended to add Item 5, to read:
“5. Where not otherwise limited by law, the provisions of this code shall apply to vehicles, ships, and boats that are permanently affixed to a specific location within the boundaries of this jurisdiction.”
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Ordinance No. 2025-14
2 (c) Section 105.5 of Chapter 1 (Scope and Administration) is amended, to read:
“105.5. Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational permits for the operations set forth in Chapter 1, Sections 105.5.1 through 105.5.60.”
(d) New Section 105.5.60 is to Chapter 1 (Scope and Administration) to read:
“105.5.60 Five-year sprinkler test. An operational permit is required to engage in the business of conducting the five-year test of an automatic fire sprinkler systems or standpipe, in accordance with NFPA 25 (Standard for the Inspection, Testing, and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems), 2013 California Edition.
(e) Section 105.6 is amended to read
“105.6. Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for the operations set forth in Chapter 1, Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.25.”
(f) Section 105.6 is amended by adding Sections 105.6.26 through 105.6.30, to read:
“105.6.26. Access for fire apparatus. Plans shall be submitted and a permit is required to install, improve, modify, or remove public or private roadways, driveways, and bridges for which Fire District access is required by the Fire Code.
105.6.27. Construction, Substantial Alteration, Additions of a building for which a building permit is required. Plans shall be submitted to the fire code official for all land developments or for the construction, substantial alteration, additions or renovation of a building within the jurisdiction where a building permit is required.
Exception: Non-sprinklered Group R -3 Occupancies where work does not involve a substantial addition or substantial alteration.
105.6.28. Land Development, Subdivisions. Plans shall be submitted to the fire code official for all land developments or improvements proposed within the jurisdiction that involve the subdivision of land.
105.6.29. Water supply for fire protection. Plans shall be submitted to the fire code official for the purpose of determining whether adequate water supplies, fire hydrants, and associated systems are provided for all facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings either constructed or moved into the District pursuant to Section 507.
105.6.30. Land Development. Plans shall be submitted to the fire code official for all land developments or improvements proposed within the jurisdiction.” (g) Section 112.4 is amended to read:
“112.4 Violation penalties. Every person who violates any provision of this fire code is guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 13871 and Government Code Section 53069.4. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit to continue; and all such persons sha11 be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days
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3 that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application of the aforesaid penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.” (h) Section 202 or Chapter 2 (Definitions) is amended to include the following additional defined terms:
“Administrator. Shall mean the Fire Chief.”
“Aerial Pre-Plans. An overhead layout of a parcel that contains structure(s) that identifies specific first responder related items to assist in effectively managing incidents and events for the protection of occupants, responding personnel, property, and the environment. The preplan shall be developed in accordance with a format approved by the AHJ. Preplan symbols shall comply with AHJ or the latest edition of NFPA 170 (Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols), and NFPA 1620 (Standard for Pre-Incident Planning).”
“All-weather driving surface. A roadway with a minimum surface finish that is designed to carry the imposed weight loads of fire apparatus.”
“Board of Directors. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors , acting in its capacity as either the governing body of the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, or the governing body of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, depending which agency has jurisdiction.
“Board of Fire Commissioners. An advisory commission appointed by the Board of Directors to act as set forth in this ordinance and by resolutions of the Board of Directors.”
“Combustible Material. Rubbish, litter or material of any kind other than hazardous vegetation that is combustible and endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard as determined by the fire code official.”
“Driveway. A private roadway that provides access to no more than two (2) single-family dwellings.”
“Fire Trail. A graded firebreak of sufficient width, surface, and design to provide access for personnel and equipment to suppress and to assist in preventing a surface extension of fires. Must be able to support the safe travel of a Type 3 Fire Apparatus.” “Hazardous Vegetation. Vegetation that is combustible and endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard including but not limited to seasonal and recurrent grasses, weeds, stubble, brush, dry leaves, dry needles, dead, dying or diseased trees and any other vegetation as determined by the fire code official.”
“Key Box or Knox Box. (Underwriters Laboratory) UL "Listed" box, size and style, approved by the Fire Code Official or designee that meets the requirements and uses the same security key code adopted by the Fire District”
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Nuisance Fire Alarm. The activation of any fire protection or alarm system which results in the response of the Fire District and is caused by malfunction, improper maintenance, negligence, or misuse of the system by an owner, occupant, employee, or agent, or any other activation not caused by excessive heat, smoke, fire, or similar activating event.” “Public Nuisance. A declaration by the fire code official that the presence of combustible materials on any parcel creates a fire hazard or threat to public safety (Health and Safety Code 14875 and
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“Response Time. The elapsed time from receipt of call to the arrival of the first unit on scene.”
“Rural Area. An area generally designated for agricultural or open space uses with parcels more than 10 acres (4.046873ha) in size.”
“Rural Residential Area. An area generally designated for single -family residential use with parcels between three (1.21406 l 9ha) and 10 (4.046873ha) acres in size.”
“Sprinkler Alarm and Supervisory System (SASS). A Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System located at the protected premise installed specifically to monitor sprinkler water- flow alarm, valve supervisory, and general trouble conditions where a Building Fire Alarm is not required.” “Streets. Includes alleys, parkways, driveways, sidewalks, and areas between sidewalks and curbs, highways, public right of ways, private road, paper street and, easements.”
Substantial Addition. Any change to an existing building or structure that meets both of the following criteria:
(a) adds gross floor area that exceeds fifty percent of the gross floor area of the existing building or structure; and
(b) results in the building or structure and the addition having a combined new gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or more.
Substantial Alteration. Any change to an existing building or structure that meets both of the following criteria within a one-year period:
(a) The removal of fifty percent or more of the linear length of any interior or exterior wall of the building or structure; and
(b) The removal and replacement of fifty percent or more of the area of the building or structure’s roof.
“Temporary Fire Department Access Road. A temporary, all-weather roadway constructed and maintained for the purpose of providing fire apparatus access to buildings, structures, or portions of a site under development until such time as the permanent fire apparatus access road is installed and approved. Temporary access roads shall be designed, constructed, a nd maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus, provide the required width and vertical clearance, and remain clear and unobstructed at all times during construction.”
(i) Chapter 3 (General Precautions Against Fire) is amended by adding new Section 324 (Exterior Fire Hazard Control), to read:
“324. Exterior Fire Hazard Control.
324.1 . Subsurface Fires.
324.1.1. Peat Fire. It is the duty of each person, firm, corporation, or association not to permit a peat fire or a fire involving combustible vegetable matters under the surface of the natural ground to remain upon the property. It is hereby declared that it is the duty of any person as herein defined to take all necessary precautions to extinguish any subsurface fire involving peat or vegetable material
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324.1.2 Fire Suppression Costs. If there exists upon the lands or property of any person as herein defined a subsurface fire involving the burning or combustion of peat, vegetable matter, or vegetation, and the owner or occupant thereof has not taken reasonable precautions within a reasonable time to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, the Fire District may, in addition to its regular duties to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, go upon the lands of any person as herein defined and extinguish such fire or combusti on. Any costs incurred by the Fire District in fighting the fire and for the cost of proving rescue or emergency medical services shall be a charge against the property owner. The charge shall constitute a debt of the property owner and is collectable by the jurisdiction incurring those costs in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, express or implied. (See Health and Safety Code, §13009.)” (j) New Section 401.5.1 is added to C hapter 4 (Emergency Planning and Preparedness), to read:
“401.5.1. Nuisance Fire Alarm. A fee may be charged for false or nuisance fire alarms in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the Board of Directors.”
(k) New Section 401.10 is added to Chapter 4 (Emergency Planning and Preparedness), to read:
“401.10 Aerial Pre-Plans. For all new construction the fire official is authorized to require a fire aerial pre-plan to be prepared by an approved vendor at the cost of the developer.” (l) New Section 401.11 is added to Chapter 4 (Emergency Planning and Preparedness), to read:
“401.11 Standby Personnel. Where, in the opinion of the fire code official or Fire Chief, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly, or any other place where people congregate, because of the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest, or activity, the owner, agent, or lessee shall provide standby personnel as required and approved by the fire code official or Fire Chief. If the activity requires fire watch, fire watch shall be provided in accordance with Sections 403.11.1.1 and 403.11.1.2. Standby personnel needed for EMS standby shall be provided in accordance with Contra Costa County EMS Protocols.”
(m) Section 503.1.1 in Chapter 5 (Fire Service Features) is amended, to read:
“503.1.1. Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Exceptions:
1. The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension to 250 feet where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be permitted to be exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic power generation facilities.”
(n) Section 503.1.4 is added to Chapter 5 (Fire Service Features), to read:
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6 “503.1.4. Access to open spaces. When access to open land/space or fire trail systems maintained for public or private use is obstructed by new development of any kind, the developer shall provide alternate acceptable access into the area that is sufficient to allow access for fire personnel and apparatus. The alternate means of access requires the approval of the fire code official.” (o) Section 503.1.5
is added to Chapter 5 (Fire Service Features), to read:
“503.1.5. Existing fire trail systems shall be maintained. When conditions make maintenance of existing trails impractical, alternate means of access shall be provided and requires approval by fire code official.”
(p) Section 503.2.1 in Chapter 5 (Fire Service Features) is amended to include the following exception:
“Exception: A driveway with a minimum width of 16 feet is acceptable for access to one or two single-family dwellings.”
(q) Section 505.3 is added to Chapter 5 (Fire Service Features), to read:
“505.3 Street names and addressing. Street names and addressing shall be submitted for review and approval to the fire code official, whose approval will not be unreasonably withheld. The purpose of the review is to verify that new street names and addressing will not duplicate existing street names and addressing.”
(r) Section 506.2.1 is added to Chapter 5 (Fire Service Features) read:
“506.2.1 Knox Box upgrade. All current businesses and occupancies with current Knox Boxes shall upgrade their lockbox to the eCore Technology by December 31, 2028.”
(s) Section 901.6.3 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
“901.6.3 Records. Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the reference standards shall be submitted to a third party electronic record keeping service as chosen by the fire district.”
(t) Section 902.1 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended to include the following definitions:
“Substantial Addition. The addition of new gross floor area exceeds fifty percent of the existing gross floor area and the total new gross floor area is 5,000 square feet or greater.”
“Substantial Alteration. Where fifty percent or greater of the linear length of the wall of the building (exterior and interior) and fifty percent of the roof are removed or replaced within a one- year period.”
(u) Section 903.2.1.1 in in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
“903.2.1.1. Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A- 1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A -1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
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2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex.”
(v) Section 903.2.1.3 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
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“903.2.1.3. Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
4. The structure exceeds 10,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing exhibition and display rooms, and is separated into two or more buildings by firewalls of less than 4-hour fire resistance rating without openings.”
(w) Section 903.2.1.4 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
“903.2.1.4. Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A- 4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.”
(x) Section 903.2.2 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
“903.2.2. Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies and intervening floors of the building where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.”
(y) Section 903.2.9.1 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended to include the following exception:
“Exception: Floors classified as an open parking garage are not required to be sprinklered.”
(z) Section 903.2.3 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
“903.2.3. Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 2,000 square feet in area.
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any Group E Day Care Facility less than 5,000 square feet
2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
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3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.
4. In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops, and. other such areas where hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity are used or stored.
5. Throughout any Group E structure greater than 4,000 square feet in area, which contains more than one fire area, and which is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4-hour fire resistance rating without openings.
6. For public school state-funded construction projects, see Section 903.2.19.
7. For public school campuses, Kindergarten through 12th grade, see Section 903.2.20.” (aa) Section 903.2.4 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
“903.2.4. Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet.
4. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeding 2,500 square feet (232 m2).”
(ab) Section 903.2.4.4 is added to Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems), to read:
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903.2.4.4 Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy greater than 5,000 square feet.”
(ac) Section 903.2.7 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read “903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet.
4. A Group M occupancy (is) used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet.
5. The structure exceeds 5,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a Group M occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4- hour fire resistance rating without openings.”
(ad) Section 903.2.8.1.1 is added to Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems), to read:
“903.2.8.1.1 Group R-3 Substantial Addition or Alteration. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all existing Group R-3 dwellings where either a substantial addition
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(ae) Section 903.2.9 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
“903.2.9. Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet.
4. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.”
(af) Section 903.2.9.1 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
“903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the California Building Code, as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.
2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.”
(ag) Section 903.2.10.1 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
903.2.10.1. Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages where any of the following conditions exists:
1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, is located beneath other groups.
Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.
3. Where the fire area of the open parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code, exceeds 48,000 square feet.
(ah) Section 903.2.10.3 is added to Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems), to read:
“903.2.10.3 Group S-2 low hazard storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy exceeding 5,000 square feet.
Exception: Open parking garages, including canopies and photovoltaic panel systems with open parking underneath, shall meet automatic sprinkler system requirements in accordance with the 2025 California Building Code and 2025 California Fire Code without local amendment.”
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“903.3.1.1.4 Undeclared Use. In buildings of undeclared use with floor to structure height greater than 14 feet, the fire sprinkler system shall be designed to conform to Extra Hazard Group I design density. In buildings of undeclared use with floor to structure height less than .14 f eet, the fire sprinkler system shall be designed to conform to Ordinary Group II design density. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the owner 'and/or the occupant to upgrade the system.”
(aj) Section 903.3.5.3 is added to Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems), to read:
“903.3.5.3 Non-permissible water supply for automatic sprinkler systems. Water supply for automatic sprinkler systems shall not be supplied by swimming pools or ponds.” (ak) Section 903.3.9 in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) is amended, to read:
“903.3.9. Floor control valves. Individual floor control valves and water flow detection assemblies shall be provided for each floor in multi-floor buildings at an approved location. Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 Occupancies.”
(al) Section 903.6.1 and 903.6.2 are added to Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems), to read:
“903.6.1 Substantial Addition. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all existing R-3 Occupancy buildings where a substantial addition occurs and the total new gross floor area of the structure exceeds 5,00 square feet. Group R -3 substantial additions or alterations shall comply with Section 903.2.8.1.1.
903.6.2 Change of occupancy classification. Any existing building that undergoes a change of occupancy classification into a higher hazard category shall comply with the requirements of Section 903.2. Relative hazard categories of occupancy groups shall be established based upon the Heights and Areas Hazard Categories of Table 1011.5 of the current edition of the International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council. The requirements of Section 903.2 shall not be required when a change of occupancy classification is made to an equal or lesser hazard category. Group L occupancies shall be considered a relative hazard of 1 (highest hazard).”
(am) Section 3303.1.2 is added to Chapter 33 (Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition), to read:
“3303.1.2 Amendments. Amendments may be required to an approved site safety plan if deemed necessary by both the building official and fire official, based on previous fires or hazards that occurred on site or occurring within the jurisdiction.” (an) Section 3303.1.3 is added to Chapter 33 (Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition), to read:
“3303.1.3 Site Security requirements. Site security requirements shall include the following if deemed necessary by both the building official and fire official:
1. Controlled access points
2. Site fencing, up to 12 feet in height with tamper sensors and security wires on top
3. Security guards, full-time 24/7 presence on-site, to perform fire watch and patrols
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5. Security camera coverage throughout the site with motion detection notification.
6. Identify measures taken to prevent tampering with security cameras and motion sensors
7. Necessary lighting throughout the project site.”
(ao) Section 4104.2 in Chapter 41 (Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations) is amended, to read:
“ 4104.2 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet (3048 mm) of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. Residential occupancies
2. Where buildings, balconies and decks are protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
3. LP-gas cooking devices having LP-gas container with a water capacity not greater than 2 1/2 pounds.”
(ap) Section 5001.5.1 in Chapter 50 (Hazardous Materials – General Provisions) is amended to add item numbers 10 and 11, to read:
“10. A Site Fire/Explosion/Hazardous Material Release Analysis Assessment.
11. A Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) stamped risk assessment is required for each possible hazard risk associated with fire, explosion, smoke, and toxicity associated with the possible incident at a facility that is identified as a bulk transfer/process/storage facility. Refer to NFPA 550 & 551 for references.”
(aq) Section 5001.5.3 is added to Chapter 50 (Hazardous Materials – General Provisions), to read:
“5001.5.3 Emergency response support information. Floor plans, material safety data sheets, Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP), Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS), and other information must be stored at a readily accessible location; as determined by the fire code official. This location may be in cabinets located outside of facilities or buildings.
Information may be required to be maintained in a specific electronic media format to facilitate computer aided dispatching.”
(ar) Section 5003.9.1.2 is added to Chapter 50 (Hazardous Materials – General Provisions), to read:
“5003.9.1.2 Documentation. Evidence of compliance with provisions of this chapter as well as with state and federal hazardous material regulations shall be maintained on site and available for inspection by fire department personnel.”
(as)
Section 5601.1.3 in Chapter 56 (Explosives and Fireworks) is amended, to read:
“5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited. Exceptions:
1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 5604
2. Manufacture, assembly and testing of firework as allowed in Section 5605 and Health and Safety Code Division 11.
3. The use of fireworks for fireworks displays pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and
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(at) Sections 5601.1.3.1 through 5601.1.3.3 are added to Chapter 56 (Explosives and Fireworks), to read:
“5601.1.3.1 Definitions. "Responsible party'' means any of the following:
(a) A person that owns, rents, leases, or otherwise has possession of, or is in immediate control of, a residence or other private property or a vessel.
(b) A person that organizes, supervises, sponsors, conducts, allows, controls, or controls access to, the possession, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, use, or discharge of fireworks at a residence or other private property or on a vessel.
Exception: If a residence or other private property is rented or leased for a period of more than 30 consecutive days, the landlord or lessor is not a responsible party unless the landlord or lessor: has possession of, or is in immediate control of, the residence or other private property; or has knowledge of the possession, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, use, or discharge of fireworks at the residence or other private property.
5601.1.3.2 Responsible party liability. A responsible party shall maintain, manage, and supervise the residence or other private property, or vessel, for which they are responsible to prevent violations of this chapter. A responsible party violates this chapter if any person possesses, manufactures, sells, offers to sell, uses, or discharges, any fireworks at the residence or other private property, or on the vessel, for which the responsible party is responsible, regardless of whether the responsible party is present when the violation occurs.
5601.1.3.3 Infraction arrest and citation. Any Fire Official and any City, County, or State Peace Officer, shall have and are hereby vested with the authority to arrest any person who violates the following provisions of the Code and other codes an indicated, punishable as an infraction or an administrative citation.”
(au) Section 5601.2.2 in Chapter 56 (Explosives and Fireworks) is amended, to read:
“5601.2.2 Sale and retail display. Persons shall not construct a retail display nor offer for sale explosives, explosive materials or fireworks on highways, sidewalks, public property or in Group A or E occupancies within the jurisdiction.”
(av) Section 5601.2.4 in Chapter 56 (Explosives and Fireworks) is amended, to read:
“5601.2.4 Financial responsibility. Before a permit is issued pursuant to Section 5601.2, the applicant shall file with the jurisdiction a corporate surety bond in the principal sum of $2,000,000 or a public liability insurance policy for the same amount, for the purpose of the payment of all damages to persons or property which arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of any act authorized by the permit upon which any judicial judgment results. The fire code official is authorized to specify a greater or lesser amount when, in his or her opinion, conditions at the location of use indicate a greater or lesser amount is required. Government entities shall be exempt from this bond requirement.
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(aw) Section 5703.3 in Chapter 57 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) is amended, to read:
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5703.3 Facility site Fire/Explosion/Hazardous Material Release Analysis Assessment. A Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) stamped risk assessment is required for each possible hazard risk associated with fire, explosion, smoke, and toxicity associated with the possible incident at a facility that is identified as a bulk transfer/process/storage facility when required by the fire official. Refer to NFPA 550 & 551 for references.”
(ax) Section 5704.2.9.6.1 in Chapter 57 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) is amended, to read:
“Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in all zoning districts except districts zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural uses.
Exception: Above-ground tanks for the purpose of emergency power generator installations in areas zoned commercial, industrial, agricultural, business district, rural or rural residential, and for facilities on an individual basis consistent with the intent of this provision.” (ay) Section 5706.2.4.4 in Chapter 57 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) is amended, to read:
“Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in all zoning districts except districts zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural uses.
Exception: Above-ground tanks for the purpose of emergency power generator installations in areas zoned commercial, industrial, agricultural, business district, rural or rural residential, and for facilities on an individual basis consistent with the intent of this provision.”
(az) Section 5806.2 in Chapter 58 (Flammable Gasses and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids) is amended, to read:
“5806.2 Limitation. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in any area which is zoned for other than industrial use.
Exception: Liquid hydrogen fuel systems in compliance with Section 5806.3 or 5806.4.”
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14 (ba) Table B105.2 in Appendix B (Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings) is amended, to read:
“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)
No automatic
sprinkler system
Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in TableB105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table Bl05.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at the
reduced flow rate
For SJ: 1 gallon per minute= 3.785 Lim
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.”
(bb) Table C102.1 in Appendix C (Fire Hydrant Locations and Distributions) is amended, as follows:
(i) The title is amended to read: “TABLE Cl02.l REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS (footnote hand J)”
(ii) The heading of the fourth column of Table C102.1 is amended to read: “MAXIMUM
DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON STREET OR ROAD FRONTAGE TO A HYDRANT (d, f, g, i)”
(iii) Footnotes “i” and “j” are added to Table C102.1, to read:
“i. A fire hydrant shall be provided within 250 feet of a fire trail access point off a public or private street.
j. For infill projects within existing single-family residential developments, Section 507.5.1 applies.”
(bc) Section D102.1 in Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) is amended, to read:
“D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing up to 75,000 pounds (34 050 kg).
Exception: Driveways serving one or two single -family dwellings may be constructed of an alternate surface material, providing the imposed weight load design minimums are met and the grade does not exceed 10 percent.”
(bd) Section D103.2 in Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) is amended, to read:
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15 “D103.2 Grade. Fire department access roadways having a grade of between 16 percent and 20 percent shall be designed to have a finished surface of grooved concrete sufficient to hold a 44,000 pound (19 958 kg) traction load. The grooves in the concrete surface shall be½ inch (13 mm) wide by½ inch (13 mm) deep and 1 ½ inch (38 mm) on center and set at a 30 to 45-degree angle across the width of the roadway surface. No grade shall exceed 20 percent, nor shall the cross slope exceed 8%, unless authorized in writing by the fire code official.” (be)
New Section D103.2.1 is added to Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads), to read:
“D103.2.1 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for any means of access shall not exceed 10 percent at 10 feet of the grade break.”
(bf) Section D103.3 in Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) is amended, to read:
“D103.3 Turning radius. Based on a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet, a fire apparatus access roadway shall be capable of providing a minimum standard turning radius of25 feet (7620 mm) inside and 45 feet (13 716 mm) outside.”
(bg) Figure D103.1 in Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) is deleted and replaced with following new Figure D103.1:
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16 (bh) Table D103.4 in Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) is amended, to read:
“Table D103.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH
(feet)
MINIMUM WIDTH
(feet )
TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
0-150 20a None required
151 -
750 20a 100-foot Hammerhead, SO-foot "Y", 75-foot Shunt or 90-foot- diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with
figure D103.1
Over 750
Special Approval
Required
Special approval required
a. A driveway with a minimum width of 16 feet is acceptable for access to no more than two single-family dwellings.
b. Any fire apparatus access roadway or driveway that is approved to be less than 20 feet wide and to exceed 750 feet in length shall have outsets or turnouts every 300 feet along the length of the road or driveway, or at locations approved by the fire code official. Each outset or turnout shall be of the following dimensions: an 8-foot-wide turnout that extends at least 40 feet in length.”
(bi) Criterion 1 in Section D103.5 in Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) is amended, to read:
“1. The minimum clear width shall be 20 feet (6096mm).
Exception: For access to one or two single-family dwellings, 16 feet clear width is acceptable.”
(bj) Criterion 9 is added to Section D103.5 of Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads), to read:
“9. All gates shall be installed and located a minimum of 30 feet off the street.” (bk) Criterion 10 is added to Section D103.5 of Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads), to read:
“10. At the discretion of the Fire District, a Click2Enter system shall be installed for emergency access.”
(bl) Section D 103.6 in Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads), is amended to read:
“D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent “NO PARKING—FIRE LANE” signs.
1. Roadways 20 feet wide. Fire lane signs shall be posted on both sides of the road.
2. Roadways 21 to 28 feet wide. Fire lane signs shall be posted on one side of the road, as determined by the fire code official.
3. Emergency evacuation routes. As adopted by the local governing body as part of the local emergency evacuation plan, Fire lane signs shall be posted as designated by the fire code official, regardless of roadway width.
4. Enforcement. Fire lane restrictions established under this section shall be enforceable by both the fire code official and local law enforcement. Local law enforcement agencies are authorized to issue citations, order the removal of vehicles, and take other enforcement actions necessary to maintain fire apparatus access roads clear of obstructions. Vehicles parked in violation of this section may be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.” (bm) Section D106.1 in Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) is amended, to read:
“D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.”
(bn) Section D106.2 in Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) is deleted in its entirety.
(Ord. 2025-14 § 2; Ord. 2022-34 §§ 2-3; Ord. 2016-23 § 2.)
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722-2.006. References to Prior Code. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in city forms, documents, and regulations to the chapters and sections of the Fire Code of Contra Costa County, the Crockett- Carquinez Fire Protection District, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, 2022, shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within the Fire Code of Contra Costa County, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, 2025.
Ordinance 2022-34 and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed.
(Ord. 2025-14 § 2; Ord. 2022-34 § 4; Ord. 2016-23 § 2.)
722-2.008. Validity. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declares that if any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this chapter, or of the 2025 California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein, is declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors that it would have passed all other portions or provisions of this ordinance independent of the elimination herefrom of any portion or provision as may be declared invalid. (Ord. 2025-14 § 2; Ord. 2022-34 § 5; Ord. 2016-23 § 5.)
722-2.010. More Restrictive Requirements. If requirements more restrictive than those in this chapter are adopted by the city of Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Clayton, Concord, Discovery Bay, Hercules, Knightsen, Lafayette, Martinez, Oakley, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, or Walnut Creek, or the County of Contra Costa, the more-restrictive requirements will apply only within the jurisdiction adopting those more-restrictive requirements.
(Ord. 2025-14 § 2; Ord. 2022-34 § 6; Ord. 2016-23 § 6.)”
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE DATE. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after passage. This ordinance becomes operative January 1, 2026, or 30 days after passage, whichever is later. Within 15 days of passage, this ordinance shall be published once in the East Bay Times, a newspaper published in this County. This ordinance shall be published in a manner satisfying the requirements of Government Code Section 25124, with the names of supervisors voting for and against it.
PASSED on ___________________________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: MONICA NINO, _____________________________ Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Board Chair
and County Administrator
By: ______________________ [SEAL]
Deputy
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ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15
1 ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15
(Adoption of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with Local Amendments) The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, as the Board of Supervisors for Contra Costa County and as the Board of Directors of the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, ordains as follows:
SECTION 1. SUMMARY. This ordinance adopts the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7), subject to the changes, additions, and deletions that are necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code sections 17922, 17958, 17958.5, and 17958.7, and Government Code sections 50020 through 50022.10.
SECTION 2. 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS. Chapter 722-4 (Wildland-Urban Interface Code) is added to the County Ordinance Code, to read:
Chapter 722-4
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
722-4.002 Adoption. The 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7), including Chapters 1-7, Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix F, Appendix G, and Appendix H, as amended the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this chapter, is adopted by this reference as though fully set forth herein as the Wildland- Urban Interface Code of Contra Costa County, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. The provisions of this chapter are controlling and enforceable within the limits of each jurisdiction. (Ord. 2025-15 § 2.)
722-4.004 Local Amendments. The 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this section. Chapter and section numbers used below are those of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (“WUIC”):
(a) Section 1.1.2 (Purpose) of WUIC Chapter 1 (Administration) is amended to read:
1.1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this code is to: (1) establish minimum requirements to reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire through the use of performance and prescriptive requirements for construction and development in all Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility Areas (SRA), and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Very High or High Fire Hazard Severity Zone; (2) increase the ability of buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State Responsibility Areas (SRA), or Wildland- Urban Interface (WUI) Areas, to resist the intrusion of flames or embers projected by a fire; and (3) contribute to a systematic reduction in conflagration losses and reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire.
Attachment 3
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2 (b) Section 101.1 (Title) of WUIC Chapter 1 (Administration) is amended to read:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code of Contra Costa County, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
(c) Section 101.3.1 (Application) of WUIC Chapter 1 (Administration) is amended to read:
101.3.1 Application. New buildings and structures with residential, commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type use, which shall be referred to in this code as “applicable buildings,” as well as new buildings and structures accessory to those applicable buildings, located in any of the following:
A. All lands designated by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection as State Responsibility Area (SRA).
B. Lands in Local Responsibility Area (LRA) identified by the State Fire Marshal as High or Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
C. Land designated as a High or Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zone by cities and other local agencies.
D. Land designated as a Wildland-Urban Interface Area by cities and other local agencies.
Exceptions:
1. Group U occupancy accessory buildings of any size located at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) from an applicable building on the same lot.
2. Group U occupancy agricultural buildings, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code of any size located at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) from an applicable building.
3. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.
4. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures specified in Section 504.11 shall comply only with the
requirements of that section.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15
3 (d) Section [A]101.5 (Additions or alterations) of WUIC Chapter 1 (Administration) is amended to read:
[A] 101.5 - Additions or alterations.
A. Additions or alterations shall be permitted to be made to any existing building or structure without requiring the existing building or structure to comply with the requirements of this code, provided that the addition or alteration conforms to all applicable requirements of this code that apply to a new building or structure.
Exceptions:
1. The existing building or structure must meet any provisions of this code that expressly apply to an existing building or structure retroactively.
2. If a substantial addition or substantial alteration is made to any existing building or structure, the existing building or structure, and the substantial addition or substantial alteration, must comply with all requirements of this code.
B. Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure that will cause the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this code, nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or structure to become unsafe. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration: (a) will cause the existing building or structure to become structurally unsafe or overloaded; (b) will not provide adequate access in compliance with the provisions of this code or will obstruct existing exits or access; (c) will create a fire hazard; (d) will reduce required fire resistance; or (e) will otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life.
(e) Section 202 (Definitions) of WUIC Chapter 2 (Definitions) is amended by adding the following two new definitions, to read:
Substantial Addition. Any change to an existing building or structure that meets both of the following criteria:
(a) adds gross floor area that exceeds fifty percent of the gross floor area of the existing building or structure; and
(b) results in the building or structure and the addition having a combined new gross floor area of 5,000 square feet or more.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-15
4 Substantial Alteration. Any change to an existing building or structure that meets both of the following criteria within a one-year period:
(a) The removal of fifty percent or more of the linear length of any interior or exterior wall of the building or structure; and
(b) The removal and replacement of fifty percent or more of the area of the building or structure’s roof.
(f) Section 508 (Non -Combustible Fences in Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas) is added to WUIC Chapter 5 (Special Building Construction Regulations), to read:
Section 508 - Non-Combustible Fences in Wildland-Urban Interface Areas. 508.1 Scope. Unless an exception applies, new residential subdivisions must satisfy the fencing requirements of Sections 508.2 and 508.3, if the subdivision meets both of the following criteria: (a) the subdivision includes 30 or more dwelling units; and (b) any portion of the subdivision is located within or abuts a designated Wildland-Urban Interface Area.
508.2 General Requirement. All fencing regulated by this section shall be constructed of non-combustible materials, or materials approved for a minimum one-hour fire-resistance rating. For purposes of this requirement, fencing includes fence posts, rails, pickets, panels, post caps, gates, decorative features, and appurtenances.
508.3 Location.
A. If a lot or any portion of a lot is located within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area, all perimeter fencing within that lot and all fencing within 30 feet of a structure on that lot or an adjacent lot shall comply with Section 508.2.
B. Any fencing that abuts a Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall comply with Section 508.2, even if the lot on which the fencing is located is not within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area.
C. Any fencing located within five feet of a structure on any lot must comply with Section 508.2, regardless of whether any portion of the lot is located within or adjacent to a Wildland-Urban Interface Area.
508.4 Exception. Temporary fencing for construction or erosion control is not required to comply with this Section 508, provided it is removed within 180 days of installation.
(Ord. 2025-15 § 2.)
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5 722-4.006 References to Prior Code. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in city forms, documents, and regulations to the chapters and sections of any prior version of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of Contra Costa County, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within the 2025 Wildland-Urban Interface Code of Contra Costa County, the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. (Ord. 2025-15 § 2.)
722-4.008 Validity. The Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors declares that if any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this chapter, or of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as adopted and amended herein, is declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors that it would have passed all other portions or provisions of this ordinance independent of the elimination here from any portion or provision as may be declared invalid. (Ord. 2025-15 § 2.)
722-4.010 More Restrictive Requirements. If requirements more restrictive than those in this chapter are adopted by the city of Antioch, Bay Point, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Clayton, Concord, Discovery Bay, Hercules, Knightsen, Lafayette, Martinez, Oakley, Pittsburg, Pleasant Hill, San Pablo, or Walnut Creek, or the County of Contra Costa, those more-restrictive requirements will apply only within the jurisdiction adopting those requirements. (Ord. 2025-15 § 2.)
SECTION 3. EFFECTIVE AND OPERATIVE DATES. This ordinance becomes effective 30 days after passage. This ordinance becomes operative January 1, 2026, or 30 days after passage, whichever is later. Within 15 days of passage, this ordinance shall be published once in the East Bay Times, a newspaper published in this County. This ordinance shall be published in a manner satisfying the requirements of Government Code section 25124, with the names of supervisors voting for and against it.
PASSED on ___________________________, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST: MONICA NINO, _____________________________ Clerk of the Board of Supervisors Board Chair
and County Administrator
By: ______________________ [SEAL]
Deputy
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
AND CROCKETT-CARQUINEZ FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24, PART 9, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
The California Building Standards Commission has adopted and published the 2025 California Fire Code. The purpose of the code is to regulate and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling, and use of hazardous substances, materials, and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises.
Health and Safety Code section 13869.7, 17958.5, and 18941.5 authorize a local jurisdiction to modify or change the statewide codes and establish more restrictive building standards if the jurisdiction finds that the modifications and changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
Ordinance No. 2025-14 adopts the 2025 California Fire Code and amends it to address local conditions. Pursuant to Sections 13869.7, 17958.5, and 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, in its capacity as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, finds that the more restrictive standards contained in Ordinance No. 2025-14 are reasonably necessary because of certain local climatic, geological, and topographic conditions that are described below.
Local Conditions
A. Climatic
1. Precipitation and Relative Humidity
(a) Conditions
Precipitation ranges from 15 to 24 inches per year with an average of approximately 20 inches per year. 96% of precipitation falls during the months of October through April and four percent from May through September. This is a dry period of at least five months each year.
Additionally, the area is subject to occasional drought. Relative humidity remains in the middle range most of the time. It ranges from 45-65% during spring, summer, fall, and from 60-90% in the winter. It occasionally falls as low as 15%.
(b) Impact
Locally experienced dry periods cause extreme dryness of untreated wood shakes and shingles on buildings and non-irrigated grass, brush, and weeds, which are often near buildings with wood roofs and sidings. Such dryness causes these materials to ignite very readily and burn rapidly and intensely.
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Because of dryness, a rapidly burning grass fire or exterior building fire can quickly transfer to other buildings by means of radiation or flying brands, sparks, and embers. A small fire can rapidly grow to a magnitude beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District resulting in an excessive fire loss.
2. Temperature
(a) Conditions
Temperatures have been recorded as high as 114° F. Average summer highs are in the 90° range, with average maximums of 105° F. (b) Impact
High temperatures cause rapid fatigue and heat exhaustion of firefighters, thereby reducing their effectiveness and ability to control large building and wildland fires.
Another impact from high temperatures is that combustible building material and non-irrigated weeds, grass, and brush are preheated, thus causing these materials to ignite more readily and burn more rapidly and intensely. Additionally, the resultant higher temperature of the atmosphere surrounding the materials reduces the effectiveness of the water being applied to the burning materials. This requires that more water be applied, which in turn requires more Fire District resources in order to control a fire on a hot day. High temperatures directly contribute to the rapid growth of fires to an intensity and magnitude beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District.
3. Winds
(a) Conditions
Prevailing winds in the area are from the south or southwest in the mornings and from the north or northwest in the afternoons. However, winds are experienced from virtually every direction at one time or another. Velocities are generally in the 14 mph to 23 mph ranges, gusting to 25 to 35 mph. 40 mph winds are experienced occasionally and winds up to 55 mph have been registered locally. During the winter half of the year, strong, dry, gusty winds from the north move through the area for several days creating extremely dry conditions.
(b) Impact
Winds such as those experienced locally can and do cause fires, both interior and exterior, to burn and spread rapidly. Fires involving non-irrigated weeds, grass, and brush can grow to a magnitude and be fanned to intensity beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District very quickly even by relatively moderate winds. During wood shake and shingle roof fires, or exposure fires, winds can carry sparks and burning brands to other structures, thus spreading the fire and causing
conflagrations. When such fires are not controlled, they can extend to nearby buildings, particularly those with untreated wood shakes or shingles. In building fires, winds can literally force fires back into the building and can create a blow torch effect, in addition to preventing “natural” ventilation and cross-ventilation efforts.
Winds of the type experienced locally also reduce the effectiveness of exterior water streams used by the Fire District on fires involving large interior areas of buildings, fires which have vented through windows and roofs due to inadequate built-in fire protection and fires involving wood shake and shingle building exteriors. Local winds will continue to be a definite factor towards causing major fire losses to buildings not provided with fire resistive roof and siding materials and buildings with inadequately separated interior areas or lacking automatic fire protection systems. National statistics frequently cite wind conditions, such as those experienced locally, as a major factor where conflagrations have occurred.
B. Geological and Topographic
1. Seismicity
(a) Conditions
Contra Costa County is located in Seismic Risk Zone 4, which is the worst earthquake area in the United States. Buildings and other structures in Zone 4 can experience major seismic damage. Contra Costa County is in close proximity to the San Andreas Fault and contains all or portions of the Hayward, Calaveras, Concord, Antioch, Mt. Diablo, and other lesser faults. A 4.1 earthquake with its epicenter in Concord occurred in 1958, and a 5.4 earthquake with its epicenter also in Concord occurred in 1955.
The Concord and Antioch faults have a potential for a Richter 6 earthquake and the Hayward and Calaveras faults have the potential for a Richter 7 earthquake. Minor tremblers from seismic activity are not uncommon in the area.
The fire environment of a community is primarily a combination of two factors: the area’s physical geologic characteristics and a historic pattern of urban-suburban development. These two factors, alone and combined, create a mixture of environments which ultimately determines the area’s fire protection needs. The Fire District has 3 distinct areas. They are: the West, which includes the Cities of San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules and the communities of North Richmond, El Sobrante, and East Richmond Heights: the Central, which includes the Cities of Lafayette, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, and the communities of Clyde, Pacheco, Alhambra Valley, and Alamo; and the East, which includes the Cities of Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood and Oakley and the unincorporated communities of Bay Point, Bethel Island, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Byron and Marsh Creek and Morgan Territory.
Because of the size of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (733 square miles), the characteristics of the fire environment changes from one location to the next. Therefore the District has not one, but a number of fire environments, each of which has its individual fire protection needs from two major oil refineries, to heavy industrial facilities, freeways, rail lines, waterways, port facilities, wildland areas, urban and suburban town settings, and major downtown areas.
Interstates 80 and 680, State Highways 4, 24, and 242, Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), and major thoroughfares travel throughout the District. There are 2 major rail lines which run through the District. An overpass or underpass crossing collapse would alter the response route and time for responding emergency equipment. This is due to the limited crossings of the major highways and rail lines.
Earthquakes of the magnitude experienced locally can cause major damage to electrical transmission facilities, which, in turn, cause power failures while at the same time starting fires throughout the Fire District.
The occurrence of multiple fires will quickly deplete existing fire district resources; thereby reducing and/or delaying their response to any given fire. Additionally, without electrical power, elevators, smoke management systems, lighting systems, alarm systems, and other electrical equipment urgently needed for building evacuation and fire control in large buildings without emergency generator systems would be inoperative, thereby resulting in loss of life and/or major fire losses in such buildings. (b) Impact
A major earthquake could severely restrict the response of the Fire District and its capability to control fires involving buildings of wood frame construction, with ordinary wood shake and shingle exteriors, or with large interior areas not provided with automatic smoke and fire control systems.
2. Soils
(a) Conditions
The area is replete with various soils, which are unstable, clay loam and alluvial fans being predominant. These soil conditions are moderately to severely prone to swelling and shrinking, are plastic, and tend to liquefy.
Throughout the Fire District, the topography and development growth has created a network of older, narrow roads. These roads vary from gravel to asphalt surface and vary in percent of slope, many exceeding twenty (20) percent. Several of these roads extend up through the winding passageways in the hills providing access to remote, affluent housing subdivisions. Many of these roads are private with no established
maintenance program. During inclement weather, these roads are subject to rock and mudslides, as well as down trees, obstructing all vehicle traffic. It is anticipated that during an earthquake, several of these roads would be practically impassable.
3. Topographic
(a) Conditions
(i) Vegetation
The service area of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has a varied topography and vegetative cover. A conglomeration of flat lands, hills, and ridges make up the terrain.
Development has occurred on the flat lands in the District and in the past 15 years development has spread into the hills, valleys, and ridge lands of the District.
Highly combustible dry grass, weeds, and brush are common in the hilly and open space areas adjacent to built-up locations six to eight months of each year. Many of these areas frequently experience wildland fires, which threaten nearby buildings, particularly those with wood roofs, or sidings. This condition can be found throughout the Fire District, especially in those fully developed areas and those areas marked for future development. (ii) Surface Features
The arrangement and location of natural and manmade surface features, including hills, creeks, canals, freeways, housing tracts, commercial development, fire stations, streets, and roads, combine to limit efficient response routes for Fire District resources into and through many areas.
(iii) Buildings, Landscaping and Terrain
Many of the “newer” large buildings and building complexes have access and landscaping features or designs which preclude, or greatly limit, efficient approach or operational access to them by Fire District vehicles. In addition, the presence of security gates, roads of inadequate width and grades which are too steep for Fire District vehicles create an adverse impact on fire suppression efforts.
When Fire District vehicles cannot gain access to buildings involved with fire, the potential for complete loss is realized.
Difficulty reaching a fire site often requires additional fire personnel and resources to successfully and safely mitigate the event. Access problems often result in severely delaying, misdirecting, or making fire and smoke control efforts
unsuccessful.
(b) Impact
The above local geological and topographical conditions increase the magnitude, exposure, accessibility problems, and fire hazards presented to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. Fire following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself. Hazardous materials, particularly toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to the largest number, should a significant seismic event occur. Public Safety resources would have to be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat, and may likely be unavailable for smaller single dwelling or structure fires.
Other variables may intensify the situation:
1. The extent of damage to the water system.
2. The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse.
3. The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the roadways.
4. Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds).
5. Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours.
6. The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance.
7. The large portion of dwellings with wood shake or shingles coverings could result in conflagrations.
Necessity for More Restrictive Standards
Because of the conditions described above, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, in its capacity as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, finds that there are building and fire hazards unique to Contra Costa County that requires the increased fire protection requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 2025-14.
The ordinance amends Chapter 1 (Scope and Administration) of the statewide Fire Code by requiring a permit for certain activities and operations that pose fire hazards. The ordinance amends the statewide Fire Code by incorporating into Chapter 3 (General Precautions Against Fire) the fire districts’ exterior fire hazard control. The ordinance amends Chapter 4 of the statewide Fire Code (Emergency Planning and Preparedness) to require standby EMS personnel for large events as well as standby fire personnel to account for the fact that the fire district is both the local fire and EMS provider. The ordinance amends Chapter 5 (Fire Service Features) and Appendix D (Fire Apparatus Access Roads) of the statewide Fire Code to establish requirements for fire apparatus access roads to include protection of designated emergency evacuation routes as adopted by the local governing body as part of their emergency evacuation plan. The ordinance amends the statewide Fire Code by reducing the square footage thresholds found in Chapter 9 (Fire Protection Systems) for installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in most commercial buildings and in private and charter schools. The ordinance amends Chapter 50 (Hazardous Materials - General Provisions) of the statewide Fire Code to enhance fire service
response and information available to occupancies in the District. The ordinance amends Chapter 56 (Explosives and Fireworks) of the statewide Fire Code to prohibit all fireworks in the District without a permit and an increase to the financial liability for permitted events. The ordinance amends Chapter 57 (Flammable and Combustible Liquids) of the statewide Fire Code to amend where above ground storage tanks may be located. The ordinance amends Chapter 58 (Flammable Gasses and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids) of the statewide Fire Code to amend where storage may be located. The ordinance amends Appendixes B and C (Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings, Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution) of the statewide Fire Code to amend the reduction of fire flow needed and the location of where hydrants are required.
CONTRA COSTA COUNTY , CONTRA COSTA COUNTY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
AND CROCKETT-CARQUINEZ FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24, PART 7, CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
The California Building Standards Commission has adopted and published the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire through the use of performance and prescriptive requirements for construction and development in all Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility Areas (SRA), and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Very High and High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, increase the ability of buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State Responsibility Areas (SRA), Local Responsibility Area (LRA), or Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Areas to resist the intrusion of flames or burning embers projected by a vegetation fire, and contribute to a systematic reduction in conflagration losses and reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire.
Health and Safety Code section 13869.7, 17958.5, and 18941.5 authorize a local jurisdiction to modify or change the statewide codes and establish more restrictive building standards if the jurisdiction finds that the modifications and changes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
Ordinance No. 2025-15 adopts the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and amends it to address local conditions. Pursuant to Sections 13869.7, 17958.5, and 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, in its capacity as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, finds that the more restrictive standards contained in Ordinance No. 2025-15 are reasonably necessary because of certain local climatic, geological, and topographic conditions that are described below.
Local Conditions
A. Climatic
1. Precipitation and Relative Humidity
(a) Conditions
Precipitation ranges from 15 to 24 inches per year with an average of approximately 20 inches per year. 96% of precipitation falls during the months of October through April and four percent from May through September. This is a dry period of at least five months each year.
Additionally, the area is subject to occasional drought. Relative humidity remains in the middle range most of the time. It ranges from 45-65% during spring, summer, fall, and from 60-90% in the winter. It occasionally falls as low as 15%.
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(b) Impact
Locally experienced dry periods cause extreme dryness of untreated wood shakes and shingles on buildings and non-irrigated grass, brush, and weeds, which are often near buildings with wood roofs and sidings. Such dryness causes these materials to ignite very readily and burn rapidly and intensely.
Because of dryness, a rapidly burning grass fire or exterior building fire can quickly transfer to other buildings by means of radiation or flying brands, sparks, and embers. A small fire can rapidly grow to a magnitude beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District resulting in an excessive fire loss.
2. Temperature
(a) Conditions
Temperatures have been recorded as high as 114° F. Average summer highs are in the 90° range, with average maximums of 105° F. (b) Impact
High temperatures cause rapid fatigue and heat exhaustion of firefighters, thereby reducing their effectiveness and ability to control large building and wildland fires.
Another impact from high temperatures is that combustible building material and non-irrigated weeds, grass, and brush are preheated, thus causing these materials to ignite more readily and burn more rapidly and intensely. Additionally, the resultant higher temperature of the atmosphere surrounding the materials reduces the effectiveness of the water being applied to the burning materials. This requires that more water be applied, which in turn requires more Fire District resources in order to control a fire on a hot day. High temperatures directly contribute to the rapid growth of fires to an intensity and magnitude beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District.
3. Winds
(a) Conditions
Prevailing winds in the area are from the south or southwest in the mornings and from the north or northwest in the afternoons. However, winds are experienced from virtually every direction at one time or another. Velocities are generally in the 14 mph to 23 mph ranges, gusting to 25 to 35 mph. 40 mph winds are experienced occasionally and winds up to 55 mph have been registered locally. During the winter half of the year, strong, dry, gusty winds from the north move through the area for several days creating extremely dry conditions.
(b) Impact
Winds such as those experienced locally can and do cause fires, both interior and exterior, to burn and spread rapidly. Fires involving non-irrigated weeds, grass, and brush can grow to a magnitude and be fanned to intensity beyond the control capabilities of the Fire District very quickly even by relatively moderate winds. During wood shake and shingle roof fires, or exposure fires, winds can carry sparks and burning brands to other structures, thus spreading the fire and causing conflagrations. When such fires are not controlled, they can extend to nearby buildings, particularly those with untreated wood shakes or shingles. In building fires, winds can literally force fires back into the building and can create a blow torch effect, in addition to preventing “natural” ventilation and cross-ventilation efforts.
Winds of the type experienced locally also reduce the effectiveness of exterior water streams used by the Fire District on fires involving large interior areas of buildings, fires which have vented through windows and roofs due to inadequate built-in fire protection and fires involving wood shake and shingle building exteriors. Local winds will continue to be a definite factor towards causing major fire losses to buildings not provided with fire resistive roof and siding materials and buildings with inadequately separated interior areas or lacking automatic fire protection systems. National statistics frequently cite wind conditions, such as those experienced locally, as a major factor where conflagrations have occurred.
B. Geological and Topographic
1. Seismicity
(a) Conditions
Contra Costa County is located in Seismic Risk Zone 4, which is the worst earthquake area in the United States. Buildings and other structures in Zone 4 can experience major seismic damage. Contra Costa County is in close proximity to the San Andreas Fault and contains all or portions of the Hayward, Calaveras, Concord, Antioch, Mt. Diablo, and other lesser faults. A 4.1 earthquake with its epicenter in Concord occurred in 1958, and a 5.4 earthquake with its epicenter also in Concord occurred in 1955.
The Concord and Antioch faults have a potential for a Richter 6 earthquake and the Hayward and Calaveras faults have the potential for a Richter 7 earthquake. Minor tremblers from seismic activity are not uncommon in the area.
The fire environment of a community is primarily a combination of two factors: the area’s physical geologic characteristics and a historic pattern of urban-suburban development. These two factors, alone and combined, create a mixture of environments which ultimately determines the area’s fire protection needs. The Fire District has 3 distinct areas. They are: the West, which includes the Cities of San Pablo, Pinole, and Hercules and the
communities of North Richmond, El Sobrante, and East Richmond Heights: the Central, which includes the Cities of Lafayette, Martinez, Pleasant Hill, Concord, Walnut Creek, Clayton, and the communities of Clyde, Pacheco, Alhambra Valley, and Alamo; and the East, which includes the Cities of Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood and Oakley and the unincorporated communities of Bay Point, Bethel Island, Discovery Bay, Knightsen, Byron and Marsh Creek and Morgan Territory.
Because of the size of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (733 square miles), the characteristics of the fire environment changes from one location to the next. Therefore the District has not one, but a number of fire environments, each of which has its individual fire protection needs from two major oil refineries, to heavy industrial facilities, freeways, rail lines, waterways, port facilities, wildland areas, urban and suburban town settings, and major downtown areas.
Interstates 80 and 680, State Highways 4, 24, and 242, Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART), and major thoroughfares travel throughout the District. There are 2 major rail lines which run through the District. An overpass or underpass crossing collapse would alter the response route and time for responding emergency equipment. This is due to the limited crossings of the major highways and rail lines.
Earthquakes of the magnitude experienced locally can cause major damage to electrical transmission facilities, which, in turn, cause power failures while at the same time starting fires throughout the Fire District.
The occurrence of multiple fires will quickly deplete existing fire district resources; thereby reducing and/or delaying their response to any given fire. Additionally, without electrical power, elevators, smoke management systems, lighting systems, alarm systems, and other electrical equipment urgently needed for building evacuation and fire control in large buildings without emergency generator systems would be inoperative, thereby resulting in loss of life and/or major fire losses in such buildings. (b) Impact
A major earthquake could severely restrict the response of the Fire District and its capability to control fires involving buildings of wood frame construction, with ordinary wood shake and shingle exteriors, or with large interior areas not provided with automatic smoke and fire control systems.
2. Soils
(a) Conditions
The area is replete with various soils, which are unstable, clay loam and alluvial fans being predominant. These soil conditions are moderately to severely prone to swelling and shrinking, are plastic, and tend to liquefy.
Throughout the Fire District, the topography and development growth has created a network of older, narrow roads. These roads vary from gravel to asphalt surface and vary in percent of slope, many exceeding twenty (20) percent. Several of these roads extend up through the winding passageways in the hills providing access to remote, affluent housing subdivisions. Many of these roads are private with no established maintenance program. During inclement weather, these roads are subject to rock and mudslides, as well as down trees, obstructing all vehicle traffic. It is anticipated that during an earthquake, several of these roads would be practically impassable.
3. Topographic
(a) Conditions
(i) Vegetation
The service area of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District has a varied topography and vegetative cover. A conglomeration of flat lands, hills, and ridges make up the terrain.
Development has occurred on the flat lands in the District and in the past 15 years development has spread into the hills, valleys, and ridge lands of the District.
Highly combustible dry grass, weeds, and brush are common in the hilly and open space areas adjacent to built-up locations six to eight months of each year. Many of these areas frequently experience wildland fires, which threaten nearby buildings, particularly those with wood roofs, or sidings. This condition can be found throughout the Fire District, especially in those fully developed areas and those areas marked for future development. (ii) Surface Features
The arrangement and location of natural and manmade surface features, including hills, creeks, canals, freeways, housing tracts, commercial development, fire stations, streets, and roads, combine to limit efficient response routes for Fire District resources into and through many areas.
(iii) Buildings, Landscaping and Terrain
Many of the “newer” large buildings and building complexes have access and landscaping features or designs which preclude, or greatly limit, efficient approach or operational access to them by Fire District vehicles. In addition, the presence of security gates, roads of inadequate width and grades which are too steep for Fire
District vehicles create an adverse impact on fire suppression efforts.
When Fire District vehicles cannot gain access to buildings involved with fire, the potential for complete loss is realized.
Difficulty reaching a fire site often requires additional fire personnel and resources to successfully and safely mitigate the event. Access problems often result in severely delaying, misdirecting, or making fire and smoke control efforts
unsuccessful.
(b) Impact
The above local geological and topographical conditions increase the magnitude, exposure, accessibility problems, and fire hazards presented to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. Fire following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself. Hazardous materials, particularly toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to the largest number, should a significant seismic event occur. Public Safety resources would have to be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat, and may likely be unavailable for smaller single dwelling or structure fires.
Other variables may intensify the situation:
1. The extent of damage to the water system.
2. The extents of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse.
3. The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the roadways.
4. Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds).
5. Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the risk to life during normal business hours.
6. The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance.
7. The large portion of dwellings with wood shake or shingles coverings could result in conflagrations.
Necessity for More Restrictive Standards
Because of the conditions described above, the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, in its capacity as the Board of Supervisors and the Board of Directors of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District and the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District, finds that there are building and fire hazards unique to Contra Costa County that requires the increased fire protection requirements set forth in Ordinance No. 2025-15.
This ordinance incorporates by adoption of the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the International Code Council (ICC) with necessary California amendments including Chapters 1 – 7 and
Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix F, Appendix G, and Appendix H as amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this ordinance.
City and County boundaries as of 10/22/24 (CA Board of Equalization) CAL FIRE State Responsibility Areas (SRA25_1)
CAL FIRE Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZSRA23_3, FHSZLRA_25_1) Data Sources:
Daniel Berlant, State Fire Marshal, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Joe Tyler, Director/Fire Chief, CA Department of Forestry and Fire Protection Wade Crowfoot, Secretary for Natural Resources, CA Natural Resources Agency Gavin Newsom, Governor, State of CaliforniaThe State of California and the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection make no representations or warranties regarding the accuracy of data or maps. Neither the State nor the Department shall be liable under any circumstances for any direct, special, incidental, or consequential damages with respect to any claim by any user or third party on account of, or arising from, the use of data or maps. and other relevant factors including areas where winds
have been identified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as a major cause of wildfire spread.
statewide criteria and based on the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail in those areas. Moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones shall be based on fuel loading, slope, fire weather, Government Code section 51178 requires the State Fire
Marshal to identify areas in the state as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on consistent Waterbody
Federal Responsibility
Area (FRA)Unzoned LRA
Incorporated City
Projection: NAD 83 California Teale Albers
Scale: 1:49,000 at 11" x 17"
0 1 2 3 4Km
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Very High High Moderate
Very High High Moderate
Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) in Local Responsibility Area (LRA), as Identified by the State Fire Marshal
Concord
680
4 242
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UNINCORPORATED
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CLAYTON
PITTSBURG
PLEASANT HILL
WALNUT CREEK
February 24, 2025
As Identified by the
State Fire Marshal
Local Responsibility Area
Fire Hazard Severity Zones
CITY OF CONCORD – CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility
Area (SRA), Effective April 1, 2024
Attachment 6
Staff Report
Date: November 4, 2025
To: City Council
From: Valerie J. Barone, City Manager
Reviewed by: Mindy Gentry, Director of Community Development
Prepared by: Ryan Pursley, Chief Building Official
[email protected]
(925) 671-3173
Subject: Considering introduction of an Ordinance amending the Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations) to include the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, and ratifying amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
contained in Contra Costa County Ordinances No. 2025-14 and No. 2025-15, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading.
CEQA: Not a project/exempt under and/or Public Resources Code Section 21065, CEQA Guidelines Sections 15060(c)(2), 15061(b)(3), and/or 15378.
Report in Brief
Every three years the State of California adopts a new triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code, and subsequently, these new editions of the code are adopted by the City of Concord and Contra Costa County with local administrative amendments. The 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code was released in July 2025 and goes into effect on January 1, 2026. The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 1) amends the Concord Municipal Code as follows:
1. Title 15 is amended to include the 2025 edition of the California Building Standards Code with local administrative amendments.
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Changes in redline/strikeout text
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2. Title 15 is amended to include the 2024 edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code with local administrative amendments.
3. Title 15 is amended to ratify amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code contained in Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2025-14 (Attachment 2).
4. Title 15 is amended to ratify amendments to the 2025 California Wildland- Urban Interface Code contained in Contra Costa County Ordinance No. 2025- 15 (Attachment 3).
Recommended Action
Introduce an Ordinance amending Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Building and Building Regulations) to include the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, and ratifying amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained in the Contra Costa County Ordinances No. 2025-14 and No. 2025-15, by reading of the title only and waiving further reading.
Background
2025 California Building Standards Code
The State of California uses a three-year adoption cycle to update Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), which regulate building construction in the State of California. Title 24 of the CCR is also referred to as the California Building Standards Code. The California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) has adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code published in July 2025, consisting collectively of the following 13 parts:
1. California Administrative Code (Part 1)
2. California Building Code (Part 2)
3. California Residential Code (Part 2.5)
4. California Electrical Code (Part 3)
5. California Mechanical Code (Part 4)
6. California Plumbing Code (Part 5)
7. California Energy Code (Part 6)
8. California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Part 7)
9. California Historical Building Code (Part 8)
10. California Fire Code (Part 9)
11. California Existing Buildings Code (Part 10)
12. California Green Building Standards Code (Part 11)
13. California Referenced Standards Code (Part 12)
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Except for the Administrative, Energy, Historical Building, Green Building Standards, and Referenced Standards Codes, these codes originate as part of a national code development process. The International Code Council (ICC) publishes the International Building, Residential, Wildland-Urban Interface, Fire and Existing Building Codes; the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) publishes the National Electrical Code; and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) publishes the Uniform Plumbing and Mechanical Codes. These national codes are then amended by the CBSC to create the California specific codes.
The Energy Code is developed by the California Energy Commission. The Historical Building Code is developed by the California Building Standards Commission. The Green Building Standards Code is developed by the California Department of Housing and Community Development, Division of State Architect, the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the California Energy Commission, and the CBSC.
Adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code will allow the public to avail themselves of current health and safety provisions contained within the 13 parts of the code. While the City Council may make local amendments to the technical provisions of any of the codes, such amendments require the City Council to make findings based upon local climatic, geologic, and/or topographic conditions.. State law prohibits jurisdictions from adopting any amendments that would reduce a requirement (e.g. less safe) but allows amendments that are more stringent (e.g. safer). The proposed ordinance does not include any technical amendments by the City, therefore no findings are required.
Over the years, there has been a collaborative effort between Bay Area jurisdictions through the Tri-Chapter Uniform Code Committee (TUCC) to reduce the number of local technical amendments within the region. In this code adoption cycle, staff is not recommending any technical amendments.
Assembly Bill 130 (2025) also puts a stay on local amendments affecting residential units commencing on October 1, 2025, through June 1, 2031, unless the amendments meet any of the following exceptions:
1. The changes or modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the governing body of the city or county and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.
2. The commission deems those changes or modifications necessary as emergency standards to protect health and safety.
3. The changes or modifications relate to home hardening.
4. The building standards relate to home hardening and are proposed for adoption by a fire protection district pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7.
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5. The changes or modifications are necessary to implement a local code amendment that is adopted to align with a general plan approved on or before June 10, 2025, and that permits mixed-fuel residential construction consistent with federal law while also incentivizing all-electric construction as part of an adopted greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy.
The Contra Costa County Fire Protection District technical amendments, detailed later in this report, meet the requirements of exceptions (1) and (4) above.
Unlike technical amendments to the code, administrative amendments do not require the City Council to make findings based upon climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions. Staff has spent considerable time and effort to ensure that the administrative amendments to the adopted codes are consistent and appropriate. Administrative amendments address adoption of appendices and provide for the uniform treatment of fees, appeals, expiration of permits, and remedies for violations. The administrative amendments that are proposed by staff support the provision of uniform administration and enforcement across all of the codes and are substantially unchanged from previous code adoptions cycles.
The 2025 California Building Standards Code becomes effective on January 1, 2026.
Thus, all jurisdictions in California that are responsible for the enforcement of building regulations must begin enforcing the 2025 codes on January 1, 2026. The 2025 codes will not apply to any building permits applied for prior to January 1, 2026. All building permit applications that are received prior to January 1, 2026, and that are deemed complete, will have the permit issued, and inspections performed, based on the code in effect at the time the application was submitted.
To enforce the proposed local administrative amendments, a Concord Municipal Code (CMC) amendment is required, otherwise the City would be mandated by default to enforce the version adopted by the State. The proposed Ordinance (Attachment 1) provides the necessary adoption of amendments to the CMC.
Fire Hazard Severity Zone Maps
Related to, but separate from the proposed Ordinance adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, new Fire Hazard Severity Zone (FHSZ) maps were issued by the Office of the State Fire Marshal (State Fire Marshal) and subsequently adopted by the Fire District (Attachment 6).
The Fire District adopted updated FHSZ maps to comply with state-mandated fire hazard classifications and ensure consistency with local conditions. The updated maps became effective July 10, 2025, and include Moderate, High, and Very High FHSZs in Concord in limited areas on the borders of Lime Ridge, Mt. Diablo, and the Concord Naval Weapons station.
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The Fire District’s actions are in response to California Government Code Section 51178, which requires the State Fire Marshal to identify moderate, high, and very high fire hazard zones based on a standardized, science-driven model. Additionally, California Government Code Section 51179 mandates the State Fire Marshal to provide recommendations for local adoption of these designations.
CAL FIRE’s scientists and wildfire mitigation experts developed the FHSZ maps using a science-based, field-tested model that assigns a hazard score based on the factors that influence fire likelihood and fire behavior. Many factors are considered, such as fire history, natural vegetation, terrain, predicted flame lengths, ember travel, and typical fire weather patterns.
Per California Government Code Section 51179, a local agency may not decrease the level of fire hazard severity zone as identified by the State Fire Marshal for any area within its jurisdiction. This ensures that fire hazard designations remain consistent with CAL FIRE’s scientifically determined hazard assessments. The Fire District has adopted maps consistent with those recommended by the State Fire Marshal and no action is required until the City updates its General Plan.
The Fire District adopted the new FHSZ maps, therefore the City of Concord does not have to take any action adopting them except for when the City updates its General Plan. The adopted FHSZ maps are intended by the State to drive local planning decisions, not insurance decisions. Insurance companies use risk models that consider the susceptibility of a structure to damage from fire and other short-term factors that are not included in hazard modeling. If and how the maps are used by insurance companies is not within the purview of the City.
Analysis
Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code
To provide consistent and up-to-date codes, it is proposed to amend the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa, and Hot Tub code adopted in Title 15 Chapter 15.60 to update the currently adopted 2021 edition to the most recently released 2024 edition.
Contra Cost County Ordinance 2025-14 and 2025-15
The City of Concord receives its fire protection services from the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (“Fire District”). The
On October 7, 2025 the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors servesin its capacity as the Board of Directors forof the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District. On November 4, 2025, the and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (“Board of Supervisors is anticipated”) introduced Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15, and made express findings in support of technical amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code based upon climatic, topographical, and geological conditions (“Findings”), as a first step in adopting
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the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with technical amendments.
The Board had planned to complete its second reading of the OrdinanceOrdinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 on November 4, 2025 and adopt the 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9) with amendments by approving County Ordinance 2025-14 (Attachment 2) and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7) with amendments by approving County Ordinance 2025-15 (Attachment 3). (If this does not occur, City staff will pull this agenda item from Council consideration at the November 4 Concord City Council meeting.)The Board has now postponed that date to November 18, 2025. Given that change in timing, the City’s proposed Ordinance 25-XX provides that the portion thereof ratifying and adopting County Ordinance No. 2025-14 and County Ordinance No. 2025-15 and the Findings shall become effective on the later of the effective date of (a) the Board’s adoption of Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 and the Findings, or (b) the City’s Ordinance 25-XX.
The amendments include clarifications of terms and definitions, auto wrecking yard requirements, regulations for emergency access to developments during and after construction, fire sprinkler provisions for specified occupancy types, and administrative modifications that match existing operations and procedures. The technical amendments to the California Fire Code (CFC) contained in County Ordinance 2025-14 are essentially the same as, and replace, those contained in the currently adopted County Ordinance 2022-34. The technical amendments to the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) contained in County Ordinance 2025-15 address dangers presented by combustible fences in wildland-urban interface areas.
To adopt these technical amendments, the County must make findings based upon local climatic, geologic, and/or topographic conditions. These are provided in County Findings for Ordinance 2025-14 (Attachment 4) and County Findings for Ordinance 2025-15 (Attachment 5).
The Fire District Fire Marshal has requested that all Contra Costa cities, including the City of Concord, adopt the amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code which are contained in County Ordinance 2025-14 and 2025-15. Adopting these amendments will not change the level of fire protection service provided to the City of Concord. The Fire District is the enforcing agency and expert on fire regulations for the City; therefore, it is recommended to follow the Fire District’s recommendations for CFC and CWUIC amendments. It is also important for the City to adopt the Fire District’s code amendments to facilitate uniform regulations and enforcement throughout the Fire District.
Per Health and Safety Code 13869.7, it is necessary to ratify County Ordinance 2025- 14 and 2025-15 before they take effect in the City of Concord. The proposed Ordinance
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(Attachment 1) amends the Concord Municipal Code Title 15 to include County Ordinance 2025-14 (Attachment 2) and County Ordinance 2025-15 (Attachment 3).
Significant Code Changes
• 2025 California Green Building Standards Code
o New Hotels and Motels
▪ EV charging equipment required increased from 10% to 25% of total parking spaces
o New Multi-Family Residences (includes apartments and condos) • Receptacles -- commonly known as outlets -- required for EV charging changed from 40% of total parking spaces to 1 receptacle for each unit (only receptacles must be provided, not EV charging equipment) ▪ EV charging equipment required changed from 10% of total parking spaces to 25% of unassigned or common use parking spaces not already provided with receptacles for EV charging
• 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
o First the first time, the 2025 California Building Standards Code incorporates the 2025 CWUIC, Part 7. The CWUIC is not a new set of regulations and is composed of various existing codes that have been relocated and consolidated into one location. The CWUIC combines existing regulations that were previously located in the California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 1.5 and California Fire Code, enforced by the Fire District, along with sections from the California Building Code and California Residential Code, enforced by city building departments. Although the CWUIC (Part 7) is new and the City will be adopting it for the first time, there are no significant changes to current regulations.
o As required by state law and discussed in further detail above, the State Fire Marshal issued updated FHSZ maps, which were adopted by the County in July 2025. The new FHSZ maps are not part of the CWUIC adoption, but they do have an impact on code requirements and enforcement of them in Concord. Prior to issuance of the new maps, Concord did not have any FHSZs; therefore, no Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)1 code regulations applied in Concord. Currently, land designated as Very High FHSZ is required to comply with WUI requirements and beginning January 1, 2026 as part of the new triennial code adoption2 land designated as High FHSZ must also meet WUI requirements. This expansion of WUI regulations to include both Very High and High FHSZs, will require more properties in Concord to comply
1 WUI is a general term referring to the suite code regulations to contained in various part of the code, which are being consolidated to create the 2025 CWUIC.
2 California Health and Safety Code Section 13108.5
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with WUI requirements due to it capturing a larger geographical area (Attachment 6).
The CWUIC regulations apply to new buildings, and to additions and reroofing of buildings originally constructed after July 1, 2008. In the cases of additions and reroofs, the CWUIC only applies to the addition and new roof; the existing home does not have to be upgraded to meet the CWUIC. Some CWUIC requirements include but are not limited to the following:
• Additional provisions for Fire District access and fire protection water supply
• Class A fire classification roofing material
• Ignition-resistant exterior wall coverings
• Enclosed roof soffits
• Tempered glass in exterior windows
• Ignition-resistant accessory structures
• Defensible space (buffer between home and plants, brush, and trees)
Financial Impact
There will be minimal fiscal impacts as a result of the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, the 2024 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, and the County amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
As part of its standard practices, the Building Division staff will dedicate a time to train staff on the new codes, revising City construction handouts, updating website information and permit processes, and educating and instructing the public on the code changes that will be enforced during plan reviews and inspections. This will require an increased investment in training, books, and supplemental consultant staff to allow staff to undergo the training. These additional resources are included in the approved budget for this Fiscal Year and no additional resources are needed.
Environmental Determination
Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively “CEQA”), adoption of the Ordinance does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs. Sections 15060(c), 15273, 15378, as it has no potential for resulting in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and/or the activities consist of creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not constitute a “project”.
City Council Agenda Report
Agenda Item No. 4.e
November 4, 2025
Even if Council action on this item did constitute a project under CEQA, it falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in 14 Cal. Code Regs. Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Accordingly, no further environmental review is warranted. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgement and analysis.
Public Contact
The City Council Agenda was posted, and a notice of the public hearing was sent to the East Bay times, a newspaper of general circulation.
Attachments
1. Ordinance Amending Concord Municipal Code Title 15
2. County Ordinance 2025-14
3. County Ordinance 2025-15
4. County Findings for Ordinance 2025-14
5. County Findings for Ordinance 2025-15
6. Concord Fire Hazard Severity Zone Map
Ord. No. 25-XX 1
ORDINANCE NO. 25-XX
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CONCORD MUNICIPAL CODE
TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND BUILDING REGULATIONS) TO
INCLUDE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
AND THE 2024 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB
CODE AND RATIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-
URBAN INTERFACE CODE CONTAINED IN THE CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY ORDINANCES NO. 2025-14 AND NO. 2025-15
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
WHEREAS, the 2025 California Building Standards Code becomes effective January 1, 2026 and its adoption is necessary to incorporate it into Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations) and make administrative amendments; and WHEREAS, the City of Concord (“City”) is wholly contained within the geographical boundaries of a legal special district known as the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District (“Fire District”), formed pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13800 et seq; and WHEREAS, the Fire District has responsibility for emergency and medical first-responder services, fire suppression, and fire protection duties within its special district boundary, including within the City of Concord; and
WHEREAS, on November 4October 7, 2025 the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors in its capacity as the Board of Directors of the Crockett-Carquinez Fire Protection District and the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District adopted the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with technical amendments by adopting(“Board”) introduced Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15, and as part of such adoption made express findings in support of technical amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code based upon climatic, topographical, and geological conditions (“Findings”);”), as a first step in adopting the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with technical amendments, and is anticipated to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code and 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with technical amendments by adopting Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 and Findings on Attachment 1 Attachment 1
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November 18, 2025, in advance of the City of Concord’s scheduled second reading of this Ordinance 25-XX, currently set for December 2, 2025; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7(c), the technical amendments are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the City of Concord and were in effect as of September 30, 2025. Furthermore, the building standards relate to home hardening and are proposed for adoption by a local fire prevention district pursuant to Section 13869.7; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, the legislative body of a city may ratify, modify, or deny a fire protection district-adopted ordinance, and no ordinance adopted by a fire protection district shall be effective within the municipal limits of a city until ratified by the city; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7, any fire protection district that adopts an ordinance pertaining to building standards related to fire and panic safety that are more stringent than those building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal shall transmit the adopted ordinance to the jurisdiction where the ordinance will apply; and
WHEREAS,
the Fire District transmitted Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 and a copy of the Findings to the City in accordance with California Health and Safety Code requirements; and
WHEREAS, the Chief Building Official for the City of Concord has recommended the City Council ratify Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 in their entirety; and WHEREAS, as discussed in the Findings, local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions impact fire prevention efforts, and the frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity, and size of fire involving buildings in the City; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as expressed in Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 and as discussed by the Findings, to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and
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WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby find and determine that the ratification of Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 within the jurisdictional boundary of the City is a responsible measure to provide additional reasonable and uniform degrees of fire and life safety to its citizens, businesses and community; and
WHEREAS, the City Council does hereby ratify Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 and adopt the Findings; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7(h)(1), the City Council does hereby delegate enforcement of Ordinance No. 2025-14 and Ordinance No. 2025-15 within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Concord to the Fire Chief of the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District or authorized representative.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CONCORD DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) of 1970, Public Resources Code Section 21000, et. seq., as amended and implementing State CEQA Guidelines, Title 14, Chapter 3 of the California Code of Regulations (collectively “CEQA”), adoption of the Ordinance does not constitute a “project” within the meaning of Public Resources Code Section 21065, 14 Cal Code Regs. Sections 15060(c), 15273, 15378, as it has no potential for resulting in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and/or the activities consist of creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities which do not constitute a “project”. Even if Council action on this item did constitute a project under CEQA, it falls within the “common sense” exemption set forth in 14 Cal. Code Regs. Section 15061(b)(3), excluding projects where “it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment.” Accordingly, no further environmental review is warranted. This determination reflects the City’s independent judgement and analysis.
Section 2. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.05 (Uniform Administrative Code), Section 15.05.010 (Purpose) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
15.05.010 Purpose.
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The purpose of this Code is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the City of Concord Construction Code. The “City of Concord Construction Code” means, collectively, the following:
(1) Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.10.010.
(2) Electrical Code, as adopted in Section 15.15.010.
(3) Plumbing Code, as adopted in Section 15.20.010.
(4) Mechanical Code, as adopted in Section 15.25.010.
(5) Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, as adopted by Section 15.30.010. (6) Housing Code, as adopted in Section 15.35.010.
(7) Residential Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.40.010. (8) Historical Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.42.010. (9) Existing Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.43.010. (10) Green Building Code, as adopted in Section 15.45.010. (11) Energy Code, as adopted in Section 15.47.010.
(12) Existing unreinforced masonry buildings, commencing with Section 15.55.010. (13) Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, as adopted in Section 15.60.010. (14) Fire Code, as adopted in Section 15.65.010.
(15) Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as adopted in Section 15.67.010. (16) Building security, commencing with Section 15.85.010. (17) Gas shut-off devices, commencing with Section 15.95.010. (18) Vacant buildings, commencing with Section 8.30.010. (19) Such other similar or related codes and regulations required to be administered and/or enforced by the Building Official.
Section 3. Concord Municipal Code Title 15 (Buildings and Building Regulations), Chapter
15.10 (Building Code) is hereby amended in its entirety and restated to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.10 BUILDING CODE
15.10.010 Building Code adopted.
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The 2025 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 and 2, published by the California Building Standards Commission, 2525 Natomas Park Drive, Suite 130, Sacramento, CA 95833-2936, with state supplements published from time to time (collectively, “California Building Code”), a copy of which is filed in the office of the Building Official, is hereby adopted and referred to, and by this reference, expressly incorporated and made a part of this chapter as though fully set forth in this chapter, subject to the amendments set forth in this chapter.
The California Building Code, as amended in this chapter, shall be known, designated and referred to as the “Building Code” for the City of Concord.
15.10.020 Appendix Adoption.
Appendix I (Patio Covers) of the California Building Code is hereby adopted. All remaining appendices are not adopted.
15.10.030 Administrative Amendments.
The following are administrative amendments to Chapter 1 Division II (Scope and Administration):
(1) Section 101.1 (Title) is hereby revised to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Concord, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
(2) Section 103.1 (Creation of enforcement agency) is hereby revised to read as follows:
103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The City of Concord Building Division is hereby created, and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
(3) Section 104.2.4.1 (Flood hazard areas) is hereby deleted. (4) Section 104.3.1 (Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas) is hereby deleted. (5) Section 105.3.2 (Time limitation of application) is hereby deleted.