Guadalupe City Council
February 24, 2026

ATTACHMENT 1

WHEREAS, the City Council finds that approval of the Design Review would be consistent with the City’s General Plan and Title 18 (Zoning Code) of the City’s Municipal Code; and the Council therefore has the ability to make the required Findings, including Findings pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Guadalupe as follows:

SECTION 1. The recitals and findings set forth above are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 2. The City Council does hereby find and determine that the project established under this Design Review permit (2026-058-DR) meets or substantially meets the specifications of the Guadalupe Municipal Code.

SECTION 3. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained.

In doing so, the City Clerk shall consult with the City Administrator and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting on the 24th day of February, 2026 by the following vote:

MOTION:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

I, Judy Wilson, City Clerk of the City of Guadalupe DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2026-10, has been duly signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of the City Council, held February 24, 2026, and that same was approved and adopted.

ATTEST:
_______________________________ ______________________________ Judy Wilson, City Clerk Ariston Julian, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
______________________________
Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney

Notice of Exemption Exhibit 1
To: County Clerk From: City of Guadalupe
County of Santa Barbara 918 Obispo Street
123 E. Anapamu Street P.O. Box 908
Santa Barbara, CA 93101 Guadalupe, CA 93434
Project Title: Pan American Seed Company Greenhouse Expansion Project Applicant: Josh Gardner, Architect
Project Location-Specific: 400 Obispo Street.

Project Location-City: City of Guadalupe Project Location-County: Santa Barbara County Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project:

The project is a Design Review (DR) permit to allow construction of two new greenhouses totaling approximately 34,000 square feet on a 8-acre site in the G-I (General Industrial) zoning district. The new greenhouses would be placed along a row of existing greenhouses in the northerly portion of the Plan American Seed Company campus. Greenhouse 1 would be 22,512 square feet in size and Greenhouse 2 would be 11,258 square feet in size. Both greenhouses would match the existing greenhouses in terms of height and exterior design. This minor expansion would improve the production capacity of a valued industrial/agricultural organization in the City of Guadalupe.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: Guadalupe City Council Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Josh Gardner, Architect/applicant, on behalf of Pan American Seed Company.

Exempt Status: (check one)
__ Ministerial (Sec. 15268);
__ Declared Emergency (Sec. 15269(a));
__ Emergency Project (Sec. 15269(b)(c));
__ Categorical Exemption. Section 15332
X General Exemption (Section 15061(b)(3))
Reasons why project is exempt:

The Pan American Seed Company has existed at this location for 50 years. Its 8-acre campus currently contains 109,780 square feet of greenhouses, a 22,730 square foot administration building and other support buildings totaling 137,010 square feet. The current greenhouse project would represent a minor addition to the existing facility. The new greenhouses would fill two vacant spaces on 0.90 acre that formerly housed temporary greenhouses. No increase in employees, traffic, or noise would result and no other change to the current operations of the facility would occur. An Initial Study prepared for the project concluded that the minor greenhouse project would have no new impact on the environment. The project is exempt in accordance with CEQA General Exemption 15061 (b)(3).

Contact Person: Bill Scott Phone Number: (805) 478-4778 Signature: _______ Title: Associate City Planner
Date received for filing at County Clerk’s Office: ________________

EXHIBIT 2 - FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL

DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT

PAN AMERICAN SEED COMPANY
2025-058-DR

1.0 CEQA Findings

1.1 CONSIDERATION OF THE CEQA EXEMPTION AND FULL DISCLOSURE The City Council has considered the General Exemption together with the comments received and considered during the public review process for the project. The CEQA General Exemption has been completed in compliance with CEQA and is adequate for this proposal.

1.2 FINDING OF NO SIGNIFICANT EFFECT
Based on the whole record, it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore the activity is not subject to CEQA.

1.3 LOCATION OF DOCUMENTS
The documents and other materials which constitute the record of proceedings upon which this decision is based are in the custody of the City of Guadalupe, 918 Obispo Street, Guadalupe, CA 93434.

2.0 Administrative Findings

2.1 DESIGN REVIEW FINDINGS
Pursuant to City of Guadalupe Municipal Code, Section 18.73.010, a Design Review Permit shall be approved only if all the following findings can be made:

A. The buildings, structures, and landscaping are appropriate and of good design in relation to other buildings, structures, and landscaping, on-site or in the immediate vicinity of the project.

The two new greenhouses are architecturally compatible with the existing greenhouses in terms of design, material color and height. The placement of the new greenhouses will be next to existing greenhouses on the north side of the property 250 feet from the nearest residential property.

B. That the development will be compatible with the neighborhood, and its size, bulk and scale will be appropriate to the site and the neighborhood.

The greenhouses are of a simple construction. As shown on the approved plan set, the size, height and scale is typical of existing structures on the property.

C. There is harmony of material, color, and composition of all sides of a structure or buildings as well as consistency and unity of composition and treatment of exterior elevation.

As noted, the materials, color and design of the new greenhouse structures will fully match the existing greenhouses on the property. Thus, the building materials and colors relate harmoniously with one another.

D. Any mechanical or electrical equipment is well integrated into the total design concept and screened from public view to the maximum extent practicable.

No roof-mount mechanical equipment is proposed. Any mechanical and/or electrical equipment will be designed and located to minimize visibility and will be screened from public view as applicable.

E. All on-site utility services are appropriate in size and location.

All utility services are appropriate in their size and placement on the project site.

F. The grading will be appropriate to the site.

The grading is appropriate for the site; and will include appropriately designed stormwater treatment. The conceptual grading plan has been preliminarily endorsed by the City Engineer for its functionality, and by the Planning Department for its tailoring of the usage of the property.

G. Adequate landscaping is provided in proportion to the project and the site with due regard to the preservation of existing trees, and existing native vegetation, and adequate provision will be made for the long-term maintenance of such landscaping.

Appropriate landscaping is provided throughout the project site. Additional trees will be planted to supplement the existing landscaped areas and will enhance visual appearance of the property as viewed from the public streets. The project has been conditioned to require permanent maintenance of the landscaped areas in accordance with Municipal Code 18.64.120.

H. The development will not adversely affect significant public scenic views.

The project would promote development of an infill site in the inner portion of the City. There are no significant viewsheds in the project vicinity. The site improvements, landscape and tree planting plan are anticipated to improve the overall appearance of the project site I. All exterior site, structure and building lighting is well-designed and appropriate in size and

location.

No new outdoor lighting is proposed by the project. All existing exterior lighting fixtures have been located, directed, and shielded to minimize potential light and glare impacts on neighboring properties.

J. The proposed development is consistent with any additional design standards as expressly adopted by the City Council.

No additional design standards were required by the City Council. However, the project was designed in full consideration of the applicable historic and neighborhood preservation goals and objectives of the City’s General Plan.

K. The project architecture will respect the privacy of neighbors and is considerate of solar access.

The project location and the site design will ensure no impact will result to the privacy of neighboring properties in the project area.

L. The project will provide for adequate street design and sufficient parking for residents and guests in a safe and aesthetically pleasing way.

The sixty-four parking spaces provided are found to be sufficient to serve the existing and future parking needs of the facility. The project is found to meet applicable City regulations pertaining to parking, access and safety.

M. The proposed development as shown on the project plans is in conformance with all applicable policies of the General Plan and the requirements of this title.

As noted, the project design is in full compliance with the urban design goals of the General Plan and the project meets or exceeds the minimum standards established by the City of Guadalupe Municipal Code.

EXHIBIT 3

PAN AMERICAN SEED COMPANY
DESIGN REVIEW - 2025-058-DR

CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1. Project Description: Subject to the conditions set forth below, this Design Review permit authorizes the improvements and uses requested by Application No. 2025-058-DR, shown in the project plans entitled: Pan American Seed Company Greenhouses, 400 Obispo Street Guadalupe CA, (Attachment 3 to the City Council report), last dated December 16, 2025, and on file with the City of Guadalupe. The project consists of the construction and occupancy of two new greenhouses and associated stormwater retention facilities, landscaping and minor infrastructure improvements on two vacant sites totaling 0.90 acre in the Pan American Seed Company industrial/agricultural campus. The two greenhouses would total 33,768 square-feet. Greenhouse 1 would have four bays, would be 22,512 square-feet in size and would be located on the west side of an existing row of greenhouses on the north side of the property. Greenhouse 2 would have two bays, would be 11,258 square feet in size and placed near the central portion of the northerly row of greenhouses. A stormwater retention will be installed landscaped to the specifications of the City’s Stormwater Management Plan. Ten new trees will be installed on the property to City specifications as described below in conditions 5 and 28.

2. Any deviations from the project description in the staff report, exhibits or conditions must be reviewed and approved by the City of Guadalupe for conformity with this approval.

Deviations may require amendments to this permit, including additional CEQA review.

Deviations without the above-described approval will constitute a violation of the permit approval.

3. The Applicant agrees, as a condition of approval of this resolution to indemnify, defend and hold harmless, at Applicant’s expense, City and agents, officers, and employees from and against any claim, action or proceeding to attack, review, set aside, void, or annul the approval of this permit or to determine the reasonableness, legality or validity of any condition attached hereto. City shall promptly notify the Applicant of any such claim, action or proceeding, to which City receives notice, and City will cooperate fully with Applicant in the defense thereof. Applicant shall reimburse the City for any court costs and attorney’s fees that the City may be required to pay as a result of any such claim, action or proceeding, but such participation shall not relieve Applicant of the obligation of this condition.

Applicant’s acceptance of this permit approval or commencement of construction or operations under the approval shall be deemed to be acceptance of all conditions of approval.

4. If any condition imposing a fee, exaction, or dedication is challenged by the project sponsors in an action filed in a court of law or threaten to be filed therein which action is brought within the time period provided for by law, this this approval shall be suspended pending dismissal of

such action, the expiration of the limitation period applicable to such action, or final action. If any condition is invalidated by a court of law, the entire project shall be reviewed by the City and substitute conditions may be imposed.

5. Landscape Plan: Prior to a building permit submittal, the applicant shall submit a Conceptual Landscape Plan to the Planning Department for review and approval. The Conceptual Landscape Plan shall be prepared by a qualified landscape architect and, at a minimum, shall incorporate the following:
a) Stormwater Basin: Landscape plant materials and ground cover shall be provided in and around the permitter of the stormwater basin. Plant materials shall be fitting and suitable for use in a stormwater retention facility.
d) Tree Plantings: One tree would be removed by the project. The applicant is in agreement that a minimum of ten (10) new trees shall be planted as a part of the project. Trees shall be 24-inch box specimens and tree species shall be selected from the City’s Urban Forest Management Plan list (Appendix A).
c) Site Perimeters: As found to be practicable, the maximum number of the ten new trees shall be planted along site perimeters. Tree location priorities are as follows:
1) Along the project site perimeter along Obispo Street. 2) Along the project site perimeter along Fourth Street. 3) Other on-site locations on the property as deemed to be applicable and appropriate. d) Tree Types and Sizes: Types of trees shall be the largest species that are fitting and appropriate for the specific planter space. All new trees shall be staked in a manner to ensure established vertical growth.

The Conceptual Landscape Plan requirements of this condition shall be submitted with the application for a zoning clearance; and approved by the Planning Department (condition 6), before an application for any building permit is submitted. Detailed Landscaped and Irrigation Plans shall and provisions for landscape maintenance shall be in accordance with Planning Department condition 27 below.

6. Zoning Clearance: Prior to any building permit submittal, the applicant shall submit an application for a zoning clearance to the Planning Department. The zoning clearance application shall include the following materials:
a) Ministerial application for zoning clearance (available online). b) Copies of the site plan, conceptual landscape plan and building elevations. The materials should exhibit substantial consistency with the plans approved by the City Council during the Design Review process. Conditions and plans shall be carried over to be included in the

building permit construction drawings.
c) Signed Agreement to comply with design review permit conditions. d) Fees: Contact Alice Saucedo, Permit Technician at: (805) 356-3903 [email protected] for retail commercial zoning clearance processing fees.

CITY ENGINEER CONDITIONS

7. Project improvements shall be designed and constructed in accordance with City Standards and Specifications and all applicable City Ordinances. Where no City Standard or Specification exists, the Standards and Specifications of the City of Santa Maria shall govern. The decision of the City Engineer shall be final regarding the specific standards that shall apply.

8. The applicant will be responsible for obtaining an encroachment permit for all work within a public right of way or easement.

9. All facilities within or fronting the property shall comply with current ADA standards, which may require removing and replacing existing sidewalk along the property frontage.

10. A soils report will be required for this project. All earthwork design and grading shall be performed in accordance with the approved soils report and the City’s grading ordinance. Soils report must address the infiltration capabilities of the soil to meet the post-construction storm requirements.

11. All curb, gutter, sidewalk, and street sections cracked or damaged during construction shall be replaced to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

12. Landscaping shall not obscure vehicular site distances for safe entry and exit from site.

13. The driveway approach shall be 20 feet wide (minimum) and meet current ADA Standards.

14. All on-site water services and fire suppression lines shall be privately owned, and shall be sized and designed by a qualified professional. Double detector checks/backflow devices shall be installed for independent fire line. All backflow prevention assemblies shall comply with Chapter 13.06 Backflow Prevention Assemblies and Cross-Connection Control of the Municipal Code.

15. An erosion control plan shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer, included in the plan set, and approved by the City Engineer before permit issuance.

16. No Building Permits will be issued from November 1 to March 31 without the prior approval of the City Engineer and an approved erosion and sediment control plan and construction schedule. Erosion control measures shall be in place and approved by the City Engineer before

the start of construction.

17. Erosion and Drainage control features are to be available in the event of rain or other erosive action to prevent sediment from leaving the site. Erosion control devices shall be installed in advance of a forecasted storm and in place following daily construction activities. Devices shall be in place full-time during the rainy season.

18. The applicant shall be responsible for cleaning of City streets, curbs, gutters, and sidewalks of dirt tracked from the project site. Flushing dirt or debris into the City storm drain is not permitted. Cleaning shall be done periodically during construction and when directed by the City Engineer.

19. The project shall comply with all Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) requirements.

Low-impact development, best management practices and similar regulations and guidelines shall be met. The design shall comply with the Santa Barbara County Post Construction Requirements, Stormwater Technical Guide, and all future updates.

20. The developer shall submit a drainage study prepared by a registered civil engineer addressing pre- and post-development stormwater runoff. The analysis shall consider the site's build-out and include stormwater storage volumes and treatment measures. Post-development stormwater management shall be addressed and shall be consistent with the City, County, and State requirements.

21. Before final approval and/or occupancy, the applicant must prepare and submit an “Owner’s Agreement to Construct and Maintain Private Drainage Improvements for Water Quality” for approval and recordation. A draft agreement is available on the City’s website.

22. Prior to occupancy, the applicant must submit to the city a “Storm Water Control Measures Certificate of Approval” prepared and signed by a registered professional. The document certifies that all post-construction stormwater control measures are being met.

PLANNING DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS

23. Zoning Clearance. No Building Permit shall be issued until a Zoning Clearance has first been issued by the City.

24. Agreement to Comply. Approval of this Design Review is not valid until the property owner or authorized agent signs and returns the Agreement to Comply form, agreeing to the terms and Conditions of Approval. The signed form must be submitted to Planning Department prior to issuance of a Zoning Clearance.

25. Compliance with Conditions. The applicant shall comply at all times with these conditions. If complaint are filed with the City, staff will review the complaints and determine if a meeting with the applicant and complainants can resolve the issue(s). If no resolution is reached, a

hearing will be scheduled before the City Council for staff to present a recommendation to resolve the issue(s) The applicant shall be responsible for the fees to cover staff time.

26. Construction Hours. The Owner/Applicant, including all contractors and subcontractors shall limit construction activity, including equipment maintenance and site preparation, to the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. No-noise generating construction shall occur on weekends or state holidays. Non-noise generating interior construction activities such as plumbing, electrical, drywall and painting (which does not include the use of compressors, tile saws, or other noise- generating equipment) are not subject to these restrictions. The applicant is advised that building inspector and planning staff will spot check and responds to complaints.

27. Landscaping shall be installed and maintained per the City-approved landscape and irrigation plan and maintained for the life of the project.
a. The type, size, density, and configuration of new plants shall be selected to maximize successful establishment and growth to achieve this landscaping objective within a reasonable period of time after installation.
b. All shrubs and plants shall be of a minimum size of one gallon, or equivalent, at the time of installation, and all trees shall be 24-inch box specimens, or equivalent, at the time of installation and shall be staked for wind protection to ensure vertical growth. c. The applicant shall contact City Planning staff at least 48 hours prior to request for occupancy clearance in order to verify that landscaping and irrigation has been installed according to the approved plans, Failure to comply with the requirements could jeopardize issuance of the occupancy clearance.

28. Plans Requirements. The Owner/Applicant shall ensure all applicable final conditions of approval are printed in their entirety on applicable pages of grading/construction or building plans submitted to the Building Department.

29. Contractor and Subcontractor notification. The Owner/Applicant shall ensure that potential contractors are aware of City conditions and requirements. Owner/Applicant shall notify all contractors and subcontractors in writing of the site rules, restrictions, and Conditions of Approval and submit a copy of the notice to Planning Staff.

30. In the unexpected event archeological or paleontological resources are unearthed during project construction, all earth disturbing work within the project area of potential effect (APE) must be temporarily suspended until an archaeologist has evaluated the nature and significance of the find. After the find has been appropriately mitigated, work in the area may resume. A Native American representative should monitor any archaeological field work associated with Native American materials.

31. The project is required to comply with standard lighting requirements per the Guadalupe Municipal Code, which requires that light and glare be minimized on any adjacent properties.

Exterior lighting shall be shown on all Building plans prior to approval of the Zoning Clearance and Building Permit.

32. Stormwater. The project is Tier 4 project as identified in the Project Clean water Technical Guide, established as the guiding document for stormwater discharges in Santa Barbara County.

The project shall establish and implement a Stormwater Control Plan to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.

33. Fence and Wall Maintenance: Fences and walls shall be maintained in an upright vertical and unbroken condition and in accordance with Municipal Code Chapter 12.52.125. Any graffiti shall be removed within 48 hours.

34. In accordance with Sections 18,73.120 of the City the Municipal Code, this Design Review approval shall expire two (2) years from the date of approval, unless a building permit for the proposed improvements has been obtained prior to expiration. Up to two one-year time extensions may be granted for good cause. An extension plus fees must be filed with the City prior to the permit expiration date.

35. Building Permits. A building permit application, plans and specifications demonstrating compliance with current California Building, Fire, Plumbing, Mechanical, Electrical, Green Building and Energy Standard Code requirements is to be submitted and permits obtained prior to construction.

FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS

36. The Fire Department has preliminary endorsed the greenhouse proposal and has specified finalization of plans during building permit review.

End of Conditions

Agenda Item No. 14

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUADALUPE
Agenda of February 24, 2026
________________________________ __________________________________ Prepared by: Approved by:

Michael Cash, Director of Public Safety David Trujillo, Interim City Administrator SUBJECT: Informational report regarding the Insurance Services Office (ISO) and Public Protection Classification (PPC) Summary Report and Guadalupe Department of Public Safety’s corrective actions.

RECOMMENDATION:

It is recommended that the City Council:
1) Receive presentation from staff;
2) Consider any comments from the public; and
3) Deliberate and file the report; or
4) Continue to another Council meeting for further discussion and deliberation.

BACKGROUND:

On September 11, 2024, the Insurance Services Office (ISO) released their Public Protection Classification (PPC) Summary Report on the city of Guadalupe structure fire suppression capabilities.

ISO collects and evaluates information from communities in the United States on their structure fire suppression capabilities. The data is analyzed using their Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) and then a Public Protection Classification (PPC) grade is assigned to the community.

The FSRS recognizes fire protection features only as they relate to suppression of first alarm structure fires. In developing a community’s PPC grade, only features related to reducing property losses from a structural fire are evaluated. Life safety (medical responses) is not considered in the evaluation.

Insurance companies use PPC information for marketing, underwriting, and to help establish fair premiums for homeowners and commercial fire insurance.

ISO is an independent company that services insurance companies, communities, fire departments, and insurance regulators. ISO’s PPC program evaluates communities according to a uniform set of criteria. A community’s PPC grade depends on:
• Needed Fire Flows, which are representative building locations used to determine the theoretical amount of water necessary for fire suppression.

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• Emergency Communications, including emergency reporting, telecommunicators, and dispatching systems.
• Fire Department, including equipment, staffing, training, geographic distribution of fire companies, operational considerations, and community risk reduction. • Water Supply, including inspection and flow testing of hydrants, alternate water supply operations, and a careful evaluation of the amount of available water compared with the amount needed to suppress fire up to 3,500 gpm.

PPC GRADING:

The PPC grade assigned to the community will depend on the community’s score on a 100-point scale:

PPC Points
1 90.00 or more
2 80.00 to 89.99
3 70.00 to 79.99
4 60.00 to 69.99
5 50.00 to 59.99
6 40.00 to 49.99
7 30.00 to 39.99
8 20.00 to 29.99
9 10.00 to 19.99
10 0.00 to 9.00
The classification numbers are interpreted as follows:
• Class 1 through (and including) Class 8 represents a fire suppression system that includes an FSRS creditable dispatch center, fire department, and water supply. • Class 8B is a special classification that recognizes a superior level of fire protection in otherwise Class 9 areas. It is designed to represent a fire protection delivery system that is superior except for a lack of a water supply system capable of the minimum FSRS fire flow criteria of 250 gpm for 2 hours. • Class 9 is a fire suppression system that included a creditable dispatch center, fire department but no FSRS creditable water supply.
• Class 10 does not meet minimum FSRS criteria for recognition, including areas that are beyond five road miles of a recognized fire station.

The 2027 published countrywide distribution of communities by the PPC grade is as follows:

PPC Review:

The ISO concluded its review of the fire suppression features being provided for Guadalupe. The resulting community classification is Class 10.
2024

The point total also resulted in a retrogression from Class 4 (2017) to Class 6 (2024).

The points total show what the rating would be if the minimum requirements were met. If any of these are unmet, the Rating will be Class 10. Class 10 indicates that these have not been met in full, so the score or points total is not yet used in the final classification. Once the minimum requirements are met, then the score is used to create the classification using those points Class 1 -8 requires a minimum of 4 firefighters responding on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires.

Major areas that lost points were:

2017 2024
Deployment Analysis 6.42 pts. to 5.21 pts.

Company personnel 7.78 pts. to 2.5 pts.

Training 4.56 pts. to 2.82 pts.

Water supply 28.75 pts. to 19.8 pts.
2026
DISCUSSION:

Fire Department Updates:
• 2020 – Increased Fire Department staffing by 100%, hired (3) full-time Fire Engineers • 2021 – City Council approved the Fire Battalion position • 2023 – Department instituted Firefighter Intern Program • 2023 - City Council approved Fire Impact Fees to secure additional funding for fire department through building fees
• 2024 – Applied for federal S.A.F.E.R. Grant to hire (3) full-time firefighters – Denied • 2025 – City Council approved joining the Santa Barbara County Regional Fire Dispatch Center Corrective ISO-PPC Measures Needed:

Although the above-listed updates for the Fire Department are potentially helpful for obtaining a higher score and rating from the ISO, additional specific measures would be necessary. Staff proposed the following in order to obtain a higher score and rating:
• Submit a detailed plan and documentation to meet the minimum requirements, (4) firefighters on duty for fire structure response. Once the plan is approved, the PPC score can be adjusted to the final score and rating.
• PLAN - Fire department (Fire Structure Response) staffing matrix will include the following:
a. 1 Chief, full-time employee
b. 1 Fire Captain, full-time employee
c. 1 Fire Engineer or Firefighter, full-time employee
d. 1, Volunteer Paid-Call Firefighter, monthly stipend volunteer Corrective Measures Met:

On Tuesday, February 3, 2026, The plan was accepted and will meet the minimum requirements for staffing of 4 firefighters, once it is in place. The current estimated rating based on the data we received in June 2024 (with the proposed staffing update to 4 firefighters) will be PPC Class 5.

They will also refresh and recalculate the data to see if we can get back to the prior Class 4 rating as well. The data in 2024 had only one engine responding (E 81) which had a large impact on the score as the schedule requires 2 engines as an example of what we would reassess. If additional staffing allows a second engine to respond, that will increase scores in multiple sections.

Once the Volunteer Paid-Call Firefighter has been hired and onboarded, they will process the PPC Rating change and give it priority processing through to the insurance industry. • (1) One Volunteer Paid-Call Firefighter was interviewed, and a background process will proceed for potential hiring.

Corrective City Departmental Measures Proposed:

In order to prevent a recurrence of a lowered score from ISO that might affect fire insurance rates, staff will implement the following measures:
• The Director of Public Safety will convene a Fire and Water Departmental ISO-PPC review every (5) five years or / when a Fire Insurance related issue arises that could negatively affect rates. • All ISO-PPC related Fire and Water Department reports will be submitted, reviewed, and approved by the Director of Public Safety prior to submission to the insurance rating agency. • All ISO-PPC reported will be saved and archived onto a departmental computer file folder accessible to management level employees.
• City Council will be notified by Director of Public Safety when ISO-PPC surveys are requested and officially submitted. Any discrepancies or changes will be reported at the following City Council meeting.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The Volunteer Paid-Call Firefighter will be compensated through existing Public Safety funding. No new General Funds are requested.

ATTACHMENT:

1. 2012 – Fire Suppression Rating Schedule

2. 2017 – Public Protection Classification Summary Report (PPC)

3. 2024 – Public Protection Classification Summary Report (PPC)

FIRE SUPPRESSION RATING SCHEDULE
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FIRE SUPPRESSION RATING SCHEDULE
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Table of Contents
Section 100 Introduction
Chapter I Public Fire Prevention and Suppression
Section 200 Schedule Application
Section 300 Needed Fire Flow
Section 400 Emergency Communications
Section 500 Fire Department
Appendix A TABLE 512A Pumper Equipment and Hose
TABLE 512B Pumper Service Test Program
TABLE 512C Hose Service Test Program
Appendix B TABLE 542A Equipment for a Service Company
TABLE 542B Additional Equipment for a Ladder Company
TABLE 542C Aerial Ladder/Elevating Platform Test Program Section 600 Water Supply
Section 700 Operational Considerations
Section 800 Reserved for Future Use
Section 900 Reserved for Future Use
Section 1000 Community Risk Reduction
Section 1100 Total Credit and Classification
Section 1200 Class 8B Protection
Section 1300 Class 9 Protection

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Section 2000 General
Section 2100 Fire Department Companies
Section 2200 Water Supply System
Section 2300 Credit and Classification

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INTRODUCTION
100 PURPOSE:

The purpose of this Schedule is to outline the criteria for evaluating the fire prevention and fire suppression capabilities of individual communities — or fire protection areas.

The purpose of such an evaluation is to develop a Public Protection Classification (PPC) for property insurance rating.
101 SCOPE:

The Schedule measures the major elements of a fire protection area’s fire prevention and fire suppression systems. The fire suppression component evaluates how those systems address reported structure fires. The Schedule gives procedures and formulas for developing the measurements into a Public Protection Classification number on a relative scale from 1 to 10, with 10 representing less than the minimum recognized protection.

The Schedule is a property insurance rating tool, and is not intended to analyze all aspects of a comprehensive public fire protection program. 102 PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION:

A Public Protection Classification developed by this Schedule is only one of several elements used to develop the property insurance loss cost and underwriting information for an individual property. Other features specifically relating to the individual property — such as construction, occupancy and hazards, exposures and private fire protection — are also important in the evaluation of property insurance loss costs and underwriting. 103 FIRE PROTECTION AREA:

The term “fire protection area,” as used in this Schedule may include cities, towns, villages, districts, counties, or other civil jurisdictions responsible for providing fire prevention and fire suppression services.

For the purposes of the Schedule, a fire protection area must have legally defined boundaries for fire suppression services. For example, community limit boundaries, fire district boundaries, contractual agreements defining areas of responsibility, and the like may define the boundaries of a fire protection area. If a fire protection area has no legally defined boundaries, a governmental authority must affirm the boundaries in writing to ISO.

For purposes of making such an affirmation, the governmental authority should be the chief administrative official of the governing body responsible for the public safety and welfare of the residents within the fire protection area. The individual must be outside the direct chain of command of the fire protection authority. The governmental authority should preferably be an elected official, such as the mayor, the county executive, a judge, or some similar official.

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This Schedule consists of two major chapters:

I Public Fire Prevention and Suppression:

Chapter I (Sections 200 through 1312) gives procedures and formulas for developing Public Protection Classifications for properties with Needed Fire Flows of 3,500 gpm or less.

II Individual Property Fire Suppression:

Chapter II (Sections 2000 through 2311) gives procedures and formulas for developing Public Protection Classifications for specifically rated properties with Needed Fire Flow greater than 3,500 gpm.
105 CALCULATIONS:

To prorate credits or to make any calculation using a fraction of a whole number or point, round the final calculation or credit to two decimal places.

To receive full credit for any section within this Schedule, the authority having jurisdiction must produce complete records substantiating the item under review. When only partial documentation is available, prorate the credit up to a maximum of 75% of the available credit unless otherwise stated specifically in this Schedule.

When no records exist for an item under review, give no credit unless otherwise stated specifically in this Schedule.
106 REFERENCE STANDARDS:

This Schedule recognizes various voluntary consensus standards addressing fire prevention and fire suppression. The standards, approved by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), include publications by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials – International (APCO).

Whenever this Schedule refers to a consensus standard, the latest edition applies. 107 MINIMUM FACILITIES FOR APPLYING THIS SCHEDULE:

To receive a Public Protection Classification other than Class 10, a fire protection area must meet the following minimum requirements:

A. Organization:

The fire department must be organized under applicable state or local laws. The organization must include one person responsible for operation of the department, usually with the title of chief.

The fire department must serve an area with definite boundaries. (See Section 103.)

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 6 If a fire protection area does not have a fire department operated solely by or for the governing body of that fire protection area, the fire department providing such service must do so under a legal contract or resolution or must demonstrate documented performance for a minimum of one year. When a fire department’s service area includes two or more fire protection areas, the department should execute a contract with each area served.

Governmental authorities may use NFPA 1201, Standard for Providing Fire and Emergency Services to the Public, as a guide to the organization and development of a fire department.

B. Firefighter Response to Alarms:

The fire department must demonstrate that a minimum number of firefighters — as defined in Section 201 — respond on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires. The chief officer may be one of the responding firefighters.

C. Training:

The fire department must provide training related to suppression of structure fires for active members for at least 3 hours every 3 months.

D. Emergency Communications:

Communications facilities and arrangements must provide for receipt of alarms and dispatch of firefighters and apparatus with no delay.

E. Apparatus:

The fire department must have at least one apparatus meeting the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus. All apparatus must be registered and insured as emergency vehicles according to applicable state laws.

F. Housing:

Apparatus must be housed to provide protection from the weather and the deteriorating effects of all climatic conditions. In areas subject to freezing conditions, the structure must have provisions for providing heat.

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PUBLIC FIRE PREVENTION AND SUPPRESSION

SCHEDULE APPLICATION
200 GENERAL:

Chapter I of this Schedule gives procedures and formulas for developing a Public Protection Classification that applies to properties with a Needed Fire Flow of 3,500 gpm or less as determined in Section 300.
201 APPLICATION:

The method of applying Chapter I of this Schedule depends upon the minimum facilities available for the fire department and the adequacy and duration of the water system as outlined below:

A. Sections 300 through 1101 (Class 1 - 8) shall be applied if the fire protection area has all of the following:

1. An apparatus that has a permanently mounted pump with a rated capacity of 750 gpm or more at 150 psi and a water tank in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, “Pumper Fire Apparatus.”

2. A minimum of 4 firefighters responding on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires. The chief officer may be 1 of the 4 responding firefighters.

3. One or both of the following:
a. A water system capable of delivering 250 gpm or more for a period of 2 hours plus consumption at the maximum daily rate at a fire location. b. Fire department supply capable of delivering 250 gpm or more for a period of 2 hours at a fire location beginning within 5 minutes of arrival of the first-due engine.

B. Sections 1200 through 1202 (Class 8B) apply if the fire protection area does not have the features outlined in A but does have all of the following:

1. An apparatus that has a permanently mounted pump with a rated capacity of 750 gpm or more at 150 psi in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, “Pumper Fire Apparatus.”

2. There shall be a minimum of 6 firefighters responding on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires. Two of the 6 may be automatic-aid firefighters (see Sections 507 and 511C). The chief officer may be 1 of the 6 responding firefighters.

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3. The ability to deliver a minimum of 200 gpm for 20 minutes (4,000 gallons of water) on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires beginning within 5 minutes of arrival of the first-due engine.

C. Sections 1300 through 1312 (Class 9) apply If the fire protection area does not have the facilities outlined in either A or B but does have all of the following:

1. An apparatus that has a permanently mounted pump with a rated capacity of 250 gpm or more at 150 psi and a permanently mounted water tank of at least 200 gallons in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, “Initial Attack Fire Apparatus.”

2. A minimum of 4 firefighters responding to all reported first-alarm structure fires. (See NFPA 1720, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations and Special Operations by Volunteer Fire Departments.) The chief officer may be 1 of the 4 responding firefighters.

3. The ability to deliver a minimum of 500 gallons of water to all reported first-alarm structure fires.

D. If the fire protection area does not have the facilities outlined in A, B, or C, apply Public Protection Class 10 to the fire protection area.

E. If the fire protection area has a combination of A, B, C, and D, multiple Public Protection Classifications apply.

NEEDED FIRE FLOW
300 GENERAL:

This section provides procedures and formulas for developing Needed Fire Flows for selected locations throughout a fire protection area. The Schedule uses those Needed Fire Flows for other calculations. The calculation of a Needed Fire Flow (NFF) in gallons per minute (gpm) considers factors such as the type of building construction (C), occupancy (O), exposure (X), and communication (P) of each subject building or fire division.

For more information, including help with determining the factors, see Guide for Determination of Needed Fire Flow, available online at www.isomitigation.com/nff. 301 AUTOMATIC FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
In calculating the Needed Fire Flow for a commercial building protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system, consider the demand at the base of the automatic sprinkler riser plus additional allowances for inside and/or outside hose streams for a duration of 2 hours. This procedure applies to buildings rated and classified as sprinklered under ISO’s Specific Commercial Property Evaluation Schedule (SCOPES).

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 9 The procedure also applies to a building not rated and not classified as sprinklered under ISO’s SCOPES if a party responsible for the building has provided evidence that the automatic fire sprinkler system has been installed in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 13, Standard for Installation of Sprinkler Systems, and is maintained in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 25, Standard for the Inspections, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems. 310 CONSTRUCTION FACTOR (C):

The construction factor (C) is the portion of the Needed Fire Flow attributed to the construction and area of the subject building. To calculate the construction factor (C), use this formula:
= () A18FC
Where:

A = Effective Area
F = Coefficient related to the class of construction:

F = 1.5 for Construction Class 1 (Frame)*
= 1.0 for Construction Class 2 (Joisted Masonry)*
= 0.8 for Construction Class 3 (Non-Combustible)*
= 0.8 for Construction Class 4 (Masonry Non-Combustible)* = 0.6 for Construction Class 5 (Modified Fire Resistive)* = 0.6 for Construction Class 6 (Fire Resistive)*
* See the Specific Commercial Property Evaluation Schedule (SCOPES) for a detailed definition of the construction classes.

Effective Area
Effective area is a modification of the total building area measured in square feet. The modification considers construction class, building height, fire protection features, division walls, and other factors that contribute to the spread of fire in a building. (See the Specific Commercial Property Evaluation Schedule (SCOPES) for detailed information on calculating effective area).

Mixed Construction
For buildings with two or more construction classes, see SCOPES, “Classification of Mixed Construction”, for instructions on determining a single construction class for use in the construction factor (C) formula.

Minimum and Maximum Values
The minimum value of the construction factor (C) is 500 gpm.

The maximum value of the construction factor (C) is:
8,000 gpm for Construction Classes 1 and 2
6,000 gpm for Construction Classes 3, 4, 5 and 6
6,000 gpm for a 1-story building of any class of construction.

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Round the calculated value of the construction factor (C) to the nearest 250 gpm. 320 OCCUPANCY FACTOR (O):

The occupancy factor (O) reflects the influence of the occupancy on the Needed Fire Flow. Select the occupancy factor (O) from the following table.

OCCUPANCY COMBUSTIBILITY CLASS OCCUPANCY FACTOR (O)
C-1 (Noncombustible) 0.75
C-2 (Limited Combustibility) 0.85
C-3 (Combustible) 1.00
C-4 (Free Burning) 1.15
C-5 (Rapid Burning or Flash Burning) 1.25
Multiple Occupancies
For buildings that contain multiple occupancies, see SCOPES, Item 440, “Combustibility Classification Applicable to Buildings,” for instructions on determining a single-occupancy combustibility class for use in selecting the occupancy factor (O). 330 EXPOSURE (X) AND COMMUNICATION (P) FACTORS:

A building’s exposure to and communication with adjacent buildings influence the subject building’s Needed Fire Flow. Where applicable, select an exposure factor (X) from Table 330A. If applicable, also select a communication factor (P) selected from Table 330B. Select the factors for the same side of the building. Use the side of the building for which the sum of the factors has the largest value, represented as:

(Xi + Pi
)max
Limit the value of (Xi + Pi
)max to a maximum of 0.60.

A. The exposure factor (X) of the subject building depends upon the construction and length-height value*
(length of wall in feet, times height in stories) of the exposed building and the distance between facing walls of the subject building and the exposed building.

Select the exposure factor (X) from Table 330A(1-3).

*
See the Specific Commercial Property Evaluation Schedule (SCOPES) for more information on the length-height value.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 14 330 EXPOSURE (X) AND COMMUNICATION (P) FACTORS: (Continued) B. Factor for Communications (P):

The factor for Communication (Pi) depends upon the protection for communicating party wall* openings and the length and construction of communications between fire divisions* and shall be selected from Table 330B. When more than one communication type exists in any one side wall, apply only the largest factor for Communication (P).

Table 330B

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Note When a party wall has communicating openings protected by a single automatic or self-closing Class A fire door, it qualifies as a division wall* for reduction of area.

Note Where communications are protected by a recognized water curtain* , the value of P is
zero (0).
*The term is defined in greater detail in the Specific Commercial Property Evaluation Schedule (SCOPES).

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 16 340 CALCULATION OF NEEDED FIRE FLOW (NFF):

Use the following formula to determine the Needed Fire Flow (NFF):

When a wood shingle roof covering on the subject building, or on exposed buildings, can contribute to spreading fires, add 500 gpm to the Needed Fire Flow.

The minimum Needed Fire Flow is 500 gpm, and the maximum is 12,000 gpm.

Round the calculated Needed Fire Flow to the nearest 250 gpm if less than 2,500 gpm and to the nearest 500 gpm if greater than 2,500 gpm.

For residential occupancies** protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height, the Needed Fire Flow is either the demand at the base of the automatic sprinkler riser or 1,000 gpm at 20 psi for a duration of 2 hours, whichever is greater.

For 1- and 2-family dwellings not exceeding 2 stories in height, the following Needed Fire Flows at a duration of 1 hour shall be used:

DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS NEEDED FIRE FLOW
More than 30 feet 500 gpm
21-30 feet 750 gpm
11-20 feet 1,000 gpm
0 –10 feet 1,500 gpm
Exception 1: For a 1- or 2-family dwelling protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems for One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, the Needed Fire Flow is either demand at the base of the automatic sprinkler riser or 500 gpm at 20 psi for a duration of 1 hour, whichever is greater.

Exception 2: For a 1- or 2-family dwelling with an Effective Area greater than 4,800 square feet, calculate the Needed Fire Flow using the Needed Fire Flow formula in this Section. Use the duration as specified in Section 604.

** Residential occupancies specified in the scope of this standard include: apartment buildings; lodging and rooming houses; board and care facilities; and hotels, motels, and dormitories.

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400 GENERAL:

This section gives procedures and formulas for evaluating:
• communications facilities provided for the general public to report structure fires • Enhanced 9-1-1 Telephone Service including wireless
• computer-aided dispatch (CAD) facilities

• alarm receipt and processing at the communication center • training and certification of telecommunicators
• facilities used to dispatch fire department companies to reported structure fires 410 EMERGENCY REPORTING (ER):

For information about emergency reporting for fire alarms, see NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems.

Assign points for emergency reporting (ER) according to the following:

Apply either A or B below Maxi
mum
Value
Emergency Reporting System (ERS1) 10
A. Basic 9-1-1 or no 9-1-1 (BSC)
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) does not have customer-premises equipment (CPE) to enable the receipt of Enhanced 9-1-1 calls. Basic 9-1-1 systems do not have provisions for selective routing and may have automatic number identification (ANI) and/or automatic location identification (ALI) ERS1= Total, Maximum 10
Emergency Reporting System (ERS2) 20
B. Enhanced 9-1-1 (ES)
Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) has customer-premises equipment (CPE) to enable the receipt of Enhanced 9-1-1 calls with associated automatic number identification (ANI) and automatic location identification (ALI) from callers in the PSAP's jurisdiction, including selective routing

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1. E9-1-1 Wireless (EW)
a. Wireless Phase I using Static ALI Functionality (WP1) 10 The PSAP is Phase 1 wireless-capable for at least one wireless service provider (WSP) in the jurisdiction or has made a valid formal request for Phase 1 wireless service with the WSPs doing business in its jurisdiction b. Wireless Phase II using Dynamic ALI Functionality (WP2) 15 The PSAP is Phase 2 wireless-capable for at least one WSP in the jurisdiction or has made a valid formal request for Phase 2 wireless service with the WSPs doing business in its jurisdiction
25 2. E9-1-1 Voice over Internet Protocol (EI)
a. Static Voice over Internet Protocol using Static ALI 10 Functionality (SVoIP)
The PSAP is capable of receiving and processing static VoIP calls with associated call back number and caller location information b. Nomadic Voice Over Internet Protocol using Dynamic ALI 15 Functionality (NVoIP)
The PSAP is capable of receiving and processing VoIP calls utilizing dynamic ALI updates (callback number and caller location information) 25 3. Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD)
a. Basic CAD (BC) 5
The PSAP provides its telecommunicators with software to assist in initiating calls for service, dispatching, and maintaining the status of responding resources in the field
b. CAD with Management Information System (MIS) 5
The PSAP has the ability to automatically accept, display and plot caller location data on an electronic map display (GIS) and access historical incident information
c. CAD with Interoperability (CAI) 5
The PSAP can transmit call information directly to responders, alternate PSAPs, and others. PSAP has the ability to provide data and interoperate electronically with other agencies and communications centers
15 4. Geographic Information System (GIS/AVL)
The PSAP uses a fully integrated CAD/GIS management system with 15 automatic vehicle location (AVL) integrated with a CAD system providing dispatch assignments.
15 ERS2= Total, Maximum 100

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 19 414 CREDIT FOR EMERGENCY REPORTING (CER):

Calculate the credit for emergency reporting (CER) as follows:

Where:

ERS1 = BSC
ERS2 = (ES+EW+EI+CAD+GIS)
420 TELECOMMUNICATORS (TC):

Assign points for telecommunicators (TC) according to the following:

A. Telecommunicator Performance (TCP):

Handling of fire calls should be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems.

1. Alarm Receipt (AR):

Receipt of alarms shall meet the requirements in accordance with the criteria of NFPA 1221......................................................................................................20 points

2. Alarm Processing (AP):

Processing of alarms shall meet the requirements in accordance with the criteria of NFPA 1221……………………….…………………...........................................20 points

B. Emergency Dispatch Protocols for Fire Service (EDP):

Telecommunicators have emergency dispatch protocols (EDP) containing questions and a decision-support process to facilitate correct call categorization and prioritization.

Telecommunicators use those protocols to provide prearrival instructions to emergency responders and callers…………………………………………………………………20 points C. Telecommunicator Training and Certification (TTC):

Telecommunicators meet the qualification requirements referenced in NFPA 1061, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Public Safety Telecommunicator, and/or the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials - International (APCO) Project

33. Telecommunicators are certified in the knowledge, skills, and abilities corresponding to their job functions………………………………………..………………………..…20 points

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Telecommunicators participate in continuing education and/or in-service training and quality-assurance programs as appropriate for their positions.……………....…..20 points 422 CREDIT FOR TELECOMMUNICATORS (CTC):

Calculate the credit for telecommunicators (CTC) as follows:

Where

430 DISPATCH CIRCUITS (DC):

For information about the number and type of dispatch circuits needed to transmit alarms to fire department members, see NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance, and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems. If all responding firefighters are in the same building as the communication center and if the communications center personnel alert them, no dispatch circuit is needed. Do not give credit for facilities that are installed but not used or tested according to the general criteria of NFPA 1221.
431 REVIEW OF DISPATCH CIRCUITS (RDC):

Assign points for review of dispatch circuits (RDC) according to the following :

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 23 432 CREDIT FOR DISPATCH CIRCUITS (CDC):

Calculate the credit for dispatch circuits (CDC) as follows:

Where

440 CREDIT FOR EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS (CEC):

Calculate the credit for emergency communications (CEC) as follows:

CEC (CER CTC ++= CDC)

FIRE DEPARTMENT
500 GENERAL:

This section gives procedures and formulas for evaluating fire departments, including:
• engine, ladder, and/or service companies
• equipment carried
• response to reported structure fires
• deployment analysis of companies
• available firefighters
• training
501 BASIC FIRE FLOW (BFF):

The Basic Fire Flow for a fire protection area is the fifth highest of Needed Fire Flows determined in Section 340. The maximum Basic Fire Flow is 3,500 gpm. 507 AUTOMATIC AID (AAi):

This section defines the credits available for automatic aid meeting the needs of the fire protection area under evaluation. Credit is available for engine companies and/or ladder/service companies from outside the fire protection area boundaries and within 5 road miles of the boundaries. The automatic-aid companies must respond under a legal contract or resolution or must demonstrate documented performance for a minimum of one year. The aiding fire departments must operate under a predetermined response plan for initial alarms.

AAi is a factor used in other calculations in this Schedule.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 24 Assign points for AAi arrangements according to the following:

Maximum
Value

1. Communication Facilities 0.20 0.20
Review the dispatch facilities of the automatic-aid fire department according to Section 431. Multiply the number of points developed by application of Section 431 by 0.002:

2. Communication Facilities (continued) 0.15 0.15
The communications center receives and dispatches all
alarms, or there is no delay between communications
centers in receipt and dispatch of alarms:

3. Dispatch Plan 0.10 0.10
The communications center uses computer-aided dispatch
(CAD) to dispatch companies:

4. Interdepartment Training
a. Quarterly 3-hour training exercises with automatic-aid companies: 0.35
or
b. Semiannual 3-hour training with automatic-aid
companies: 0.20
or
c. Annual 3-hour training with automatic-aid companies: 0.10 0.35

5. Radio Communications Interoperability
a. Common dispatch and tactical radio frequency
capability:

0.10 or
b. Common dispatch or tactical radio frequency capability: 0.05 0.10

6. Standard Operating Procedures
The fire departments have common standard operating
procedures that outline the expectations and
responsibilities for a first-alarm response:

0.10 0.10
AAi = Total, maximum 1.00
Note: If the developed factor is less than 0.40, no credit applies. 510 ENGINE COMPANIES (NE):

The number of needed engine companies is the largest number determined by applying Section 510A, 510B, or 510C.

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A fire protection area needs an engine company for each engine location credited under Section 560, Deployment Analysis.

As an alternative to determining the number of needed engine companies through the road-mile analysis used in Section 560, the authority having jurisdiction may provide the results of a systematic performance evaluation. This type of evaluation analyzes computer-aided dispatch (CAD) history to demonstrate that, with its current deployment of companies, each fire department meets the time constraints for initial arriving engine in accordance with the general criteria of in NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments.

B. Engine Companies by Basic Fire Flow (BFF):

Basic Fire Flow, gpm Number of Needed
Engine Companies
500 - 1,000 1
1,250 - 2,500 2
3,000 - 3,500 3
C. Number of Needed Engine Companies for Method of Operation:

The standard response on the initial alarm to fires in structures consists of a minimum of 2 engine companies. The responding fire departments must provide enough engine companies to ensure the response of at least 2 engine companies to all alarms for structure fires.

Exception: Minimum response for fire protection areas with a Basic Fire Flow of less than 1250 gpm is 1 engine company.
511 NUMBER OF EXISTING ENGINE COMPANIES (EE):

A. Engine Companies
Credit pumpers staffed on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires as existing engine companies. At least 1 apparatus must have a permanently mounted pump rated at 750 gpm or more at 150 psi. (See Section 201A1.)

Credit all other apparatus with a permanently mounted pump rated at 250 gpm or more at 150 psi in this section.

B. Engine-Ladder or Engine-Service Companies
Credit an apparatus that carries both pumper and ladder-service equipment that is staffed on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires as an existing engine company, if needed according to Section 510.

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Basic Fire Flow
Credit engine companies from outside the fire protection area and within 5 road miles of the fire protection area boundaries if needed to meet the requirements of Basic Fire Flow.

Deployment Analysis
Credit an automatic-aid engine company that serves 50% or more of an engine response district not within 1½ road miles of other engine companies. An engine response district is a built-upon area with a creditable water supply (as defined in Section 201A3) within a response distance of 1½ road miles.

Section 507 shows the credits available for automatic-aid engine companies. 512 EQUIPMENT ON EXISTING ENGINE COMPANIES (ECi):

For each company meeting the criteria of Section 511, evaluate the following:

A. Pump Capacity (PCi):

Evaluate the actual pump capacity for each existing pumper at a rated pump pressure of 150 psi. Calculate the credit for pump capacity (PCi) as follows:

B. Hose Carried (HCi):

Calculate the credit for hose carried (HCi) as follows:

Where:

SCi= length of supply line hose, comprising up to 1,000 feet in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus ACi= length of attack hose, comprising up to 200 feet of 2-inch,or 2½- inch hose C. Equipment (Ei):

Evaluate pumper equipment and hose carried for fighting structure fires by referring to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, “Pumper Fire Apparatus.” Determine the points credited for each existing in-service pumper by referring to the current equipment lists in Table 512A, Pumper Equipment and Hose; Table 512B,

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Calculate the credit for equipment (Ei) as follows:

Ei = Sum of applicable points from Table 512A, including points from Tables 512B, and 512C.

D. Value of Existing Engine Companies (ECi):

Calculate the credit for the value of each existing engine company (ECi) as follows:

Note: When an automatic-aid company offsets the lack of a needed engine company, multiply the value of ECi by the AAi factor developed for each credited automatic- aid engine company. See Section 507 for development of the AAi factor. 513 CREDIT FOR ENGINE COMPANIES (CEC):

Calculate the credit for engine companies (CEC) as follows:

Where:
n = the number of existing engine companies (EE)
If NE < EE, then NE = EE
I = percent of built-upon area of the fire protection area with the initial response of at least 2 engine companies to reported fires in buildings I' = percent of built-upon area of the fire protection area with the initial response of only 1 engine company to reported fires in buildings, except in fire protection areas where only 1 engine company is needed
Note: In fire protection areas where only 1 engine company is needed by Basic Fire Flow, I = 100%, and I' = 0.
520 NUMBER OF NEEDED RESERVE PUMPERS (NRP):

The number of needed reserve pumpers is 1 for each 8 needed engine companies or any fraction thereof.

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Evaluate reserve pumpers for pump capacity (PCi), hose carried (HCi) and equipment (Ei) in the same manner as described in Section 512. The number of reserve pumpers evaluated in this section shall not exceed the number of needed reserve pumpers.

For each reserve pumper, calculate the credit for equipment on existing reserve pumpers (RCPi) as follows:

RPCi = (PCi)(HCi)(Ei)
Where:

PCi = pump capacity credit as developed in Section 512A ÷ 1,000 gpm HCi = hose credit as developed in Section 512B
Ei = equipment credit as developed in Section 512C
523 CREDIT FOR RESERVE PUMPERS (CRP):

Calculate the credit for reserve pumpers (CRP) as follows:

Where:
n = the number of needed reserve engine companies (NRP) 530 PUMP CAPACITY (PC):

The total available pump capacity should be sufficient for the Basic Fire Flow in the fire protection area. Credit the pump capacity obtained by test at the rated pump pressure, not to exceed rated capacity. Limit the credit to a maximum of 75% of the rated capacity if partial test data is available and to a maximum of 50% of the rated capacity if no test data is available.
531 REVIEW OF PUMP CAPACITY:

A. Existing Pump Capacity (EPi):

In this section, credit the pump capacity of in-service pumpers, pumper-ladder trucks, and pumper-service trucks credited in Section 513.

B. Reserve Pump Capacity (RPi):

In this section, credit the pump capacity of reserve pumpers credited in Section 523.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 29 C. Other Pump Capacity (OPi):

In this section, credit 50% of the capacity of permanently mounted pumps on other responding apparatus not credited in Section 513 or Section 523. The pumps must be capable of delivering at least 250 gpm at 150 psi.

D. Automatic-Aid Pumper Capacity (AAPi):

In this section, credit the capacity of pumpers credited as automatic aid in Section 513.

Use the value of the AAi developed in Section 507 multiplied by the creditable pump capacity for each credited automatic-aid pumper.
532 CREDIT FOR PUMP CAPACITY (CPC):

Calculate the credit for pump capacity (CPC) as follows:

Where:

Note: In this formula, n = number of in-service apparatus from Section 513.

Note: In this formula, n = number of reserve apparatus from Section 523.

n = number of other apparatus

Note: In this formula, n = number of automatic-aid pumpers. The value AAi is from Section 507.
540 LADDER/SERVICE COMPANIES (NL/NS):

The standard response on the initial alarm to fires in structures consists of a minimum of 1 ladder or service company. The responding fire departments must provide enough ladder and/or service companies to ensure the response of at least 1 ladder or service company to all alarms for structure fires.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 30 A fire protection area needs a ladder/service company for each ladder/service location credited under Section 560, Deployment Analysis.

Also, a fire protection area needs a ladder/service company in an existing fire station when that station serves 50% or more of a standard response district not within 2½ road miles of other ladder/service companies. A standard response district is a built-upon area with a creditable water supply (as defined in Section 201A3) within a response distance of 2½ road miles.

The additional needed ladder/service locations must be fire stations identified as needed in Section 510A.

As an alternative to determining the number of needed ladder/service companies through the road-mile analysis used in Section 560, the authority having jurisdiction may provide the results of a systematic performance evaluation. Such an evaluation analyzes computer-aided dispatch (CAD) history to demonstrate that, with its current deployment of companies, each fire department meets the time constraints for initial full-alarm assignment in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments.

A. NUMBER OF NEEDED LADDER COMPANIES (NL):

Individual ladder/service response areas with at least 5 buildings of 3 stories or 32 feet or more in height (ground to eaves) or with at least 5 buildings that have a Needed Fire Flow greater than 3,500 gpm or with at least 5 buildings meeting any combination of those criteria must have a ladder company.

When no individual response area needs a ladder company, the fire protection area needs at least 1 ladder company if buildings in the fire protection area meet the criteria above.

B. NUMBER OF NEEDED SERVICE COMPANIES (NS):

Ladder/service response areas not needing a ladder company according to Section 540A must have a service company.
541 NUMBER OF EXISTING LADDER/SERVICE COMPANIES (EL/SC):

A. NUMBER OF EXISTING LADDER COMPANIES (EL):

For a company serving in the capacity of a ladder company, on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires, and equipped according to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, give credit as an existing ladder company if a ladder company is needed according to Section 540A.

For an apparatus serving in the capacity of a ladder company, equipped according to NFPA 1901, and considered as an existing engine company in Section 511, give 50% credit as a ladder company (engine-ladder) in this section if a ladder company is needed according to Section 540A.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 31 B. NUMBER OF EXISTING SERVICE COMPANIES (ES):

For a company serving in the capacity of a service company, on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires, and equipped according to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, give credit as an existing service company if a service company is needed according to Section 540B.

For an apparatus serving in the capacity of a service company, equipped according to NFPA 1901, and considered as an existing engine company in Section 511, give 50% credit as a service company (engine-service) in this section if a service company is needed according to Section 540B.

C. AUTOMATIC AID LADDER/SERVICE (AAL):

Credit ladder/service companies from outside the fire protection area and within 2½ road miles of the fire protection area boundaries if they cover areas beyond the standard 2½- mile response distance of existing ladder/service company locations. The automatic-aid credit will reflect the percentage of the area covered. Determine the type of company credited according to Sections 540A and 540B.
542 EQUIPMENT ON EXISTING LADDER, ENGINE-LADDER, SERVICE,

ENGINE-SERVICE COMPANIES
A. LADDER COMPANY EQUIPMENT (LCEi):

Evaluate ladder company equipment carried for fighting structure fires by referring to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, “Aerial Fire Apparatus.” Determine the points credited for each existing in-service ladder company by referring to the current equipment lists in Table 542A, Equipment for a Service Company; Table 542B, Additional Equipment for a Ladder Company; and Table 542C, Aerial Ladder/Elevating Platform Test Program. Please see tables located in Appendix B of this document.

B. ENGINE-LADDER COMPANY EQUIPMENT (ELCEi):

For an existing engine-ladder truck considered in Sections 511 and 542A, equipped according to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, serving in the capacity of an engine-ladder company, and considered as an existing engine company in Section 511, give 50% credit in this section if a ladder company is needed according to Section 540A.

Evaluate ladder company equipment carried for fighting structure fires by referring to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, “Aerial Fire Apparatus.” Determine the points credited for each existing in-service ladder company by referring to the current equipment lists in Table 542A, Equipment for a Service Company; Table 542B, Additional Equipment for a Ladder Company; and Table 542C, Aerial Ladder/Elevating Platform Test Program. Please see tables located in Appendix B of this document.

C. SERVICE COMPANY EQUIPMENT (SCEi):

Determine the points credited for each existing in-service service company by referring to the current equipment list in Table 542A, Equipment for a Service Company. Please see tables located in Appendix B of this document.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 32 D. ENGINE-SERVICE COMPANY EQUIPMENT (ESCEi):

For an existing engine-service truck considered in Sections 511 and 541B, equipped according to NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus, serving in the capacity of an engine-service company, and considered as an existing engine company in Section 511, give 50% credit in this section if a service company is needed according to Section 540B.

Determine the points credited for each in-service engine-service company by referring to the current equipment list in Table 542A, Equipment for a Service Company. Please see tables located in Appendix B of this document.
548 AUTOMATIC AID:

In this section, credit the value of an automatic-aid ladder, service, engine-ladder, or engine-service company. Use the value of the company as determined by Sections 542A through 542D multiplied by AAi factor developed in Section 507. 549 CREDIT FOR LADDER SERVICE (CLS): Calculate the credit for ladder service (CLS) as follows:

A = percentage of built-upon area of the fire protection area with initial response (first alarm) of a ladder, service, engine-ladder or engine-service company to reported fires in buildings.

Where:

n = number of apparatus

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 33 550 NUMBER OF NEEDED RESERVE LADDER SERVICE TRUCKS (NRLS):

The number of needed reserve ladder (NRL) and needed reserve service (NRS) trucks is 1 for each 8 existing ladder and service companies (ELS) or any fraction thereof.

When a pumper-ladder truck has been credited in Sections 513 and 541A, consider it in this section as 1 existing ladder company.

When a pumper-service truck has been credited in Sections 513 and 541B, consider it in this section as 1 existing service company.

Calculate the number of needed reserve ladder service trucks (NRLS) as follows:
(raise to the next highest integer)
Calculate the number of needed reserve ladder trucks (NRL) as follows:
(raise to the next highest integer)
Calculate the number of needed reserve service trucks (NRS) as follows:

NRS = NRLS - NRL
551 EQUIPMENT ON RESERVE LADDER AND SERVICE TRUCKS (RLSCi):

Evaluate the equipment carried on reserve ladder and service trucks in the same manner as described in Section 542.

The number of reserve ladder and service trucks credited in this section shall not exceed the number of needed reserve ladder and service trucks. A reserve pumper-ladder or reserve pumper-service truck may be credited in this section as a reserve ladder or service truck or in Section 523 as a reserve pumper, but not both. 553 CREDIT FOR RESERVE LADDER AND SERVICE TRUCKS (CRLS):

Calculate the credit for reserve ladder and service trucks (CRLS) as follows:

Where:
n = the number of creditable reserve ladder and service trucks from Section 550

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 34 560 DEPLOYMENT ANALYSIS (DA):

The built-upon area of the fire protection area should have a first-due engine company within 1½ road miles and a ladder-service company within 2½ road miles.

As an alternative to determining the number of needed engine and ladder/service companies through the road-mile analysis, a fire protection area may use the results of a systematic performance evaluation. This type of evaluation analyzes computer-aided dispatch (CAD) history to demonstrate that, with its current deployment of companies, the fire department meets the time constraints for initial arriving engine and initial full- alarm assignment in accordance with the general criteria of in NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments. 561 CREDIT FOR DEPLOYMENT ANALYSIS (CDA):

Calculate the credit for deployment analysis (CDA) as follows:

Where:

AE = the percent of built-upon area within 1½ road miles of a first-due engine, engine- ladder, or engine-service company
AL = the percent of the built-upon area within 2½ road miles of a first-due ladder, service, engine-ladder, or engine-service company
570 EXISTING COMPANY PERSONNEL (ECP):
“Existing company personnel” means the average number of active firefighters and company officers available for existing companies. The number includes firefighters assigned to an initial rapid intervention crew (IRIC). Do not include the incident commander in existing company personnel.

Each person credited must, while on the fireground, have available a protective clothing ensemble in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

Limit the credit for company personnel to the firefighters meeting the general criteria in Section 580. Evaluate company personnel as follows:

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 35 A. On-Duty Firefighters at Fire Stations (ODF):

To evaluate the total number of firefighters on duty with companies at the fire station, take an average over an entire year, considering vacations, holidays, sick leave, and other absences.

If a fire department has a funded hire-back program or equivalent program that will maintain minimum staffing levels, consider all staff as part of the annual average.

Include chiefs’ aides in company strength if they participate in firefighting operations.

Also include chief officers and fire department administrative personnel if they respond on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires and perform company duties.

In this section, include in company strength firefighters on apparatus not credited under Sections 513 and 549 if they regularly respond on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires to aid engine, ladder, and service companies.

Credit fire department personnel staffing ambulances or fire department apparatus responding on medical calls if those personnel participate in fighting structure fires.

Prorate the credit to reflect the extent to which such personnel are available, respond on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires and perform company duties.

Each person credited in the section must, while on the fireground, have available a protective clothing ensemble in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

B. Public Safety Officers (PSO):

Credit public safety officers employed to perform law enforcement or other municipal duties as well as firefighter duties on the basis of the average number of firefighters responding to structure fires on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires.

Each person credited must have a two-way portable radio on the fire frequency. Each person credited must receive notification of initial alarms for structure fires and must respond when the company to which he or she is assigned responds. While on duty, each person credited must remain within the company first-due assignment district, except that public safety officers may receive credit when the police patrol district and the first-due fire company response district overlap. Each person credited must have a vehicle equipped with emergency lights and a siren. Each person credited must, while on the fireground, have available a protective clothing ensemble in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

Each position credited must have a written schedule including days of the month and times of day when the persons are available. The municipality must maintain records of the response of the persons to each initial report of a structure fire. Do not give credit for persons who experience unusual delays. To recognize that public safety officers may be unavailable because of assigned law enforcement and/or other responsibilities, credit each such officer as one-half of an on-duty firefighter.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 36 C. On-Call and Off-Duty Firefighters (OCF):

Credit on-call, and off-duty firefighters based on the average number of firefighters who staff apparatus and respond on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires. In this section, include chief officers and fire department administrative personnel responding on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires and performing company duties. Credit off-duty firefighters responding on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires on the same basis as on-call firefighters. To account for the time needed for notification, travel, and assembly on the fireground, credit each on-call and off-duty firefighter as one-third of an on-duty firefighter.

Volunteer firefighters who are on duty at fire stations according to a predetermined assignment are credited as on-duty firefighters (ODF) for the time they are on duty; otherwise, volunteer firefighters are considered on-call.

D. Automatic-Aid Response:

In determining the credit for 570A, B, and C, consider the average number of firefighters responding with companies credited as automatic aid under Sections 513 and 549. To ODF, PSO, and OCF, add the average number of such firefighters responding multiplied by the AAi factor developed in Section 507.

In determining the credit for 570A, B, and C, consider firefighters responding with companies located within 5 road miles of the fire protection area boundary and qualifying within Section 507 but not needed according to Section 513 and/or Section 549. Credit such firefighters only if they respond on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires to augment responding firefighters from the department under evaluation. To ODF, PSO, and OCF, add the average number of firefighters responding multiplied by the AAi factor developed in Section 507.

E. Special Apparatus:

In determining the credit for 570A, B, C, and D, consider firefighters responding on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires on special fire department apparatus.

Firefighters may be members of units such as rescue squads, personnel squads, or air units.

F. Service, Engine-Service, and Engine-Ladder Trucks:

If a service truck receives credit in Section 549, consider it as 1 existing service company in Section 571.

If an engine-service truck receives credit in Sections 513 and 549, consider it as 1 existing engine company and as 1 existing service company in Section 571.

If an engine-ladder truck receives credit in Sections 513 and 549, consider it as 1 existing engine company and as one existing ladder company in Section 571.

G. Additional Personnel (AP):

If the number of responding companies exceeds the number of needed companies for a response to structure fires as part of a standard initial response to all locations in the fire protection area, credit the personnel arriving with such companies in 570A, B, or C.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 37

H. Personnel:

The maximum credit for any response by on-duty, firefighters, public safety officers, on-call and off-duty firefighters, and automatic-aid firefighters is 12, including company officers, for each existing engine and existing ladder company and 6 for each existing service company.

I. Alternative Water Supply Apparatus:

In Section 570, do not credit firefighters responding on apparatus with the primary responsibility of establishing and maintaining the water supply. 571 CREDIT FOR COMPANY PERSONNEL (CCP):

Calculate the credit for company personnel (CCP) as follows:

Note 1: If necessary, adjust the number of existing companies to conform with Section 570G.

Note 2: If satisfactory records are not available, divide the credit for OCF by 6 instead of by 3.
580 TRAINING (T):

Fire departments must keep training records in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1401, Recommended Practice for Fire Service Training Reports and Records.

Construction of a fire service training center must be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1402, Guide to Building Fire Service Training Centers.

All personnel engaged in fire suppression activities must receive training in subjects related to fighting structure fires. Evaluate training as follows:

A. Training Facilities and Use (T1):

Training conducted at a live fire training facility.

Up to......................................................................................................................35 points

1. Facilities (FA): Maximum Points

Live fire training structure including smoke room 17
Drill tower at least 3 stories in height 10
Training area at least 2.0 acres in size 8
Maximum (FA) = 35

2. Use of Facilities (U):

For full credit under this item, each member of the department should attend 18 hours of training at the facilities credited in Section 580A1.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 38 Multiply the points credit for facilities (FA) by the factor (U) for use of the facilities by all company members:

Maximum 18 hours per member;
(U) = number of hours per member ÷ 18
Maximum for factor (U) =1.00
Training at the facilities credited in this section must be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1403, Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions and NFPA 1410, Standard on Training for Initial Emergency Scene Operations.

B. Company Training Program (T2):

Company training at fire stations including training using streets, buildings, and open areas, 16 hours per company member per month.

Up to………………………….…………………………………………………………25 points
Firefighter training should be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

Calculate the points for company training (T2) as follows Limit credit for company training hours to 16 hours per member per month.

C. Officer Training and Certification Program (T3):

1. Officer Certification (OC):

Certification of each current officer with responsibilities in fire suppression in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications.

Up to:………………………………………………….………………………………6 points

2. Officer Continuing Education (OE):

Continuing education for officer training on- or off-site, 12 hours per year for all officers.

Up to:…………...……………….………………….…..…………….………..……..6 points
Officer training should be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1021, Standard for Fire Officer Professional Qualifications; NFPA 1521, Standard for Fire Department Safety Officer; NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System.

Calculate the points for officer training and certification (T3) as follows:

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 39 Where:

Limit credit for officer continuing education to 12 hours per officer per year.

D. New Driver/Operator Training Program (T4):
60 hours (or certification) in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications.

Up to………………………………………………………………………………………5 points
The New Driver Operator Training Program should be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 1451, Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training Program.

Calculate the points for The New Driver/Operator Training Program (T4) as follows:

Limit credit for new driver/operator training hours to 60 hours per new driver/operator.

E. Existing Driver/Operator Training Program (T5):
12 hours per year.

Up to………………………………………...………………..…………………………...5 points
Driver and operator training should be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1002, Standard for Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Professional Qualifications, and NFPA 1451, Standard for a Fire Service Vehicle Operations Training Program.

Calculate the points for the Existing Driver/Operator Training Program (T5) as follows:

Limit credit for existing driver/operator training hours to 12 hours per existing driver/operator per year.

F. Hazardous Materials Training Program (T6):
6 hours per member per year……………………………………...…………………….1 point Hazardous materials training should be at a minimum awareness level in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 472, Standard for Competence of Responders to Hazardous Materials/Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 40 Calculate the points for the Hazardous Materials Training Program (T6) as follows:

Limit credit for hazardous materials training hours to 6 hours per member per year.

G. Recruit Training Program (T7):
240 hours per recruit within the first year of employment or tenure (or certification) in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

Up to………………………………………………………….……………………………5 points
Firefighter training should be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications. Give credit for class hours spent towards the completion of Firefighter I and Firefighter II training (in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001). Firefighters who obtain the Firefighter I and Firefighter II designation (in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001) before employment or within the first year of employment or tenure meet the intent of Section 580G.

Calculate the points for the Recruit Training Program (T7) as follows:

Limit credit for recruit training hours to 240 hours per recruit.

H. Building Familiarization for Pre-Incident Planning Program (T8):

Annual pre-incident planning.

Up to……………………………………………………………………………………..12 points
The fire department should make building familiarization and pre-incident planning tours of each commercial, industrial, institutional, and other similar building at least annually.

Records of the inspections (whether in electronic or other formats) should include complete and up-to-date notes and sketches, which must be available to the responding incident commander.

Building familiarization and pre-incident planning should be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1620, Standard for Pre-Incident Planning.

Frequency of Inspections Points
1 year 1.00
2 years 0.83
3 years 0.67
4 years 0.58
5 years 0.42
More than 5 years 0.00

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 41 Calculate the points for building familiarization for pre-incident planning (T8) as follows:

I. TRAINING RECORDS:

Reduce the sum of points credited in Sections 580A through H as specified in Section 105.
581 CREDIT FOR TRAINING (CT):

Calculate the credit for training (CT) as follows:

590 CREDIT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT (CFD):

Calculate the credit for fire department (CFD) as follows:

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 42 Appendix A
TABLE 512A PUMPER EQUIPMENT AND HOSE
Points
Equipment and Hose Needed Credit/Unit Total Points
Booster tank 300 gal. 1/10 gal. 30
or larger
Hose:
15' soft-suction or 20' hard-suction hose 1 12 12
1½" , 1¾", or 2" hose carried 400’ 3/50 24

Master stream appliance (1,000 gpm) 1 100 100
Nozzles:
2½" playpipe with shutoff and 1", 1⅛", and 1¼" tips 1 20 20 2½" combination spray with shutoff 1 30 30
1½" or 1¾" combination spray with shutoff 2 10 20
SCBA (30-minute minimum) 4 24 96
Extra cylinders (carried) 4 6 24
Salvage covers (minimum size of 12' x 14') 2 2 4
Electric handlights 2 2 4
Hose clamp 1 4 4
Hydrant hose gate (2½") 1 4 4
Gated wye (2½" x 1½" x 1½" ) 1 4 4
Radio:

Mounted 1 32 32
Portable 1 16 16
Ladders:
12' to 16' roof 1 10 10
24' extension or larger 1 16 16
Annual tests:

Pumper (see Table 512B) 1 100 100
Hose (see Table 512C) 1 50 50
Total 600
TABLE 512B PUMPER SERVICE TEST PROGRAM
Average Interval between
3 Most Recent Tests Maximum Points Credit
1 year 100
2 years 75
3 years 50
4 years 25
5 years or more 0

The Pumper Service Test Program shall be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA Standard 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 43 TABLE 512C HOSE SERVICE TEST PROGRAM
Average Interval between
3 Most Recent Tests Maximum Points Credit
1 year 50
2 years 37
3 years 25
4 years 12
5 years or more 0

The Hose Service Test Program shall be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1962, Standard for the Inspection, Care, and Use of Fire Hose, Couplings, and Nozzles and the Service Testing of Fire Hose.

When the hose test frequency varies, proportion the credit based upon the percent of all hose tested for each frequency.

Note: If partial records of tests exist, reduce the credit for testing by 25% for Tables 512B and/or 512C; if no records of tests exist, reduce the credit by 100% for Tables 512B and/or 512C as applicable.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 44 Appendix B
TABLE 542A EQUIPMENT FOR A SERVICE COMPANY
Points
Equipment Needed Credit/Unit Total Points
SCBA (30-minute minimum) 4 24 96
Extra cylinders (carried) 4 6 24
Salvage covers (minimum size of 12' x 14') 6 2 12
Electric generator (3,000 watt) 1 25 25
Portable floodlight (500 watt) 3 4 12
Smoke ejector (5,000 cfm) 1 20 20
Portable thermal cutting unit 1 20 20
Saw – power (chain or heavy-duty rotary type) 1 20 20
Electric handlights 4 2 8
Pike pole (plaster hook):
3' or 4' 2 2 4
6' or longer 4 2 8
Radio:

Mounted 1 32 32
Portable 1 16 16
Ladder:
24' extension or longer 1 25 25
16' roof or longer 1 25 25
10' attic or longer 1 4 4
14' combination or longer 1 5 5
Total 356

TABLE 542B ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR A LADDER COMPANY
Points
Equipment Needed Credit/Unit Total Points
Ladder:
16' or longer roof 1 25 25
35' or longer extension 1 25 25
Elevated stream device* 1 100 100
Large spray nozzle (1,000 gpm) 1 16 16
Aerial ladder/elevating platform* 1 200 200
Annual tests (aerial/platform, see Table 542C) 1 50 50
Total 416
*Of sufficient height to reach the roof of any building, or 100 feet, whichever is less. The credit shall be prorated if existing equipment has insufficient reach.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 45 TABLE 542C AERIAL LADDER/ELEVATING PLATFORM TEST PROGRAM Average Interval between
3 Most Recent Tests Maximum Points Credit
1 year 50
2 years 37
3 years 25
4 years 12
5 years or more 0

Aerial Ladder/Elevating Platform Test Program shall be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1911, Standard for the Inspection, Maintenance, Testing, and Retirement of In-Service Automotive Fire Apparatus.

Note: If partial records of testing exist, reduce the credit for testing in Section 542C by 25%; and if no records of testing exist, reduce the credit in Section 542C by 100%.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 46

WATER SUPPLY
600 GENERAL:

This section gives procedures and formulas for evaluating the water supply system and/or fire department supply available for fire suppression in the fire protection area. 601 PART OF FIRE PROTECTION AREA WITHOUT A RECOGNIZED WATER SYSTEM:

If any portion of the fire protection area is not within 1,000 feet of a recognized water system, such area may receive a Class 8B (see Sections 1200–1202) or a Class 9 (see Sections 1300–1312). See Section 201A3 for the criteria for a recognized water system. 602 MAXIMUM DAILY CONSUMPTION RATE (MDC):

The maximum daily consumption rate is the rate of consumption on the maximum day.

The maximum day is the 24-hour period during which the highest consumption total is recorded in the latest three-year period. High consumption that will not occur again because of changes in the system or that was caused by unusual operations will not be considered.

When a system has 2 or more service levels in series, the total maximum daily consumption rate that must pass through the service level being reviewed will be considered.
603 MINIMUM PRESSURE:

Evaluate the water system at a residual water pressure of 20 psi. 604 NEEDED FIRE FLOW (NFF) DURATION:

The fire-flow duration for commercial properties is 2 hours for Needed Fire Flows (NFFi) up to 2,500 gpm and 3 hours for Needed Fire Flows of 3,000 and 3,500 gpm.

The fire-flow duration for 1- and 2-family dwellings with an Effective Area in excess of 4,800 square feet is 2 hours for Needed Fire Flows (NFFi) up to 2,500 gpm and 3 hours for Needed Fire Flows of 3,000 and 3,500 gpm.

The fire-flow duration for 1- and 2-family dwellings with an Effective Area of 4,800 square feet or less is 1 hour.

The fire-flow duration for any 1- or 2-family dwelling protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 13D, Installation of Sprinkler Systems for One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes, is 1 hour, in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1, Fire Code.

The fire-flow duration for a residential occupancy (in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code) up to and including 4 stories in height protected with an automatic fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 13R, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Residential Occupancies up to and including Four Stories in Height, is 2 hours, in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1, Fire Code.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 47 605 SERVICE LEVEL:

A service level is a water distribution system or part of a system separated by closed valves, check valves, pressure-regulating equipment, or other means of separation.

Evaluate each system or service level separately.

When a system or service level is supplied from 2 or more sources or supply works, the credit shall be based upon the combined water supply.
610 REVIEW OF SUPPLY SYSTEM:

Sections 611 through 616 give procedures and formulas for evaluating the ability of the water supply system to deliver the Needed Fire Flow (NFFi) at representative locations throughout the fire protection area. For each representative location, separately evaluate the supply works, main capacity, and hydrant distribution. 611 SUPPLY WORKS:

Use the normal sustained flow as the normal capacity of the source. If conditions or operations regularly reduce the supply for a period exceeding 1 month per year, prorate the available supply accordingly. Do not take the absolute minimum supply available from water sources under extreme dry-weather conditions as the measure of the normal ability of the source of supply.

A. Minimum Storage (MSi):

Credit no more than the average daily minimum water storage maintained.

For storage floating on the distribution system, credit only the portion of average daily minimum storage that the system can deliver at the required residual pressure and for the fire duration at the point of use. Minimum storage (MS) is the sum of all storages (MSi) available at the test location for the fire duration, expressed in gpm.

For ground or below-ground storage where the average daily minimum storage must be repumped, limit credit for the storage to the capacity of the pumping facility for the fire duration.

When a fire protection area experiences large seasonal fluctuations of population and therefore wide variations in consumption, evaluate the average daily minimum storage at the time when consumption is average for the maximum population.

B. Delivery Rate (DRi):

The total delivery rate for each service level is the effective capacity of all involved components. Components may include water treatment facilities, pumps, pipes, and other flow-restricting devices.

Consider each component of a water treatment facility (FLi), including filters, storage, and pumps, for the limiting factor. Consider filters as capable of operating at a reasonable overload capacity based on records and/or the authority having jurisdiction. When treated water is pumped to a service level, the storage, filter, or pump capacity may limit the total delivery rate.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 48 Credit pumps (PUi) at their effective capacities when delivering at normal pressures.

Suction or discharge lines or the average minimum daily storage may limit pumps that supply a service level from storage. Water treatment components may limit the effective capacity.

When 2 or more pumps lift in series, the effective pump capacity is the capacity of the lift with the lowest total capacity. When the same pumps can operate in 2 or more lifts, evaluate them in each lift to determine the lift with the lowest total capacity.

Discharge lines, pressure-regulating devices, or other flow-control devices may limit the effective capacity of gravity supply from a water treatment facility to a service level or from one service level to a different service level. The total capacity available in the service level supplying water may limit the effective capacity of pumped supply from one service level to a different service level.

The total delivery rate (DR) for a service level is the sum of all supplies as limited by water treatment, pumps, and other devices, including flow-restricting devices in gravity supply systems.

C. Emergency Supply (EMi):

Evaluate the system’s ability to use emergency supplies through connections from other systems or from separate sources, storage, or equipment not normally used.

Credit emergency supplies that come in automatically.

Also credit other emergency supplies adjusted for the time that would elapse before delivery is possible from the emergency supplies.

The total emergency supply capacity (EM) is the sum of all emergency supplies available at the test location, expressed in gpm.

Calculate the emergency supply (EM) as follows:

Where:
n = number of emergency supplies available at the test location D. Suction Supply (SSi):

Where bays, rivers, canals, streams, ponds, wells, cisterns, or other similar sources are available as suction supply for fire department pumpers, evaluate the suction supply with respect to its ability to satisfy the Needed Fire Flow (NFFi) at test locations. Consider accessibility and availability during freezing weather, floods, droughts, or other adverse conditions. The total suction supply (SS) credited is the sum of suction supplies (SSi) at the test location for the fire duration or the capacity of the fire department pumping equipment, whichever is less, expressed in gpm.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 49 See NFPA 1142, Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Firefighting, for criteria for establishment of a suction water supply.

Calculate the suction supply (SS) as follows:

Where:
n = number of suction supplies available at the test location See NFPA 1142, Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Firefighting, for criteria for establishment of a suction water supply.

E. Fire Department Supply (FDS):

Credit supply delivered at a rate of 250 gpm or more by fire department apparatus either carrying and/or relaying water to the fire. The fire department must be able to achieve that application rate within 5 minutes of the initial arrival of the pumper apparatus at the fire site, and must continue for the fire-flow duration. If the fire department can increase the rate of flow within 15 minutes of arrival at the fire site and can continue the higher flow for the fire-flow duration, credit the higher rate.

Calculate the travel time of apparatus as follows:

T = 0.65 + 1.7D
Where:

T = minutes
D = miles
The formula assumes an average speed of 35 mph. Assume slower speeds in cases of adverse road conditions or apparatus laying hose lines.

The fire department supply (FDS) is the capacity of the supply for the fire duration, the capacity of the source pumping equipment, the capacity of the delivery equipment (mobile water supply apparatus and/or hose lines), or the capacity of the final delivery pumping equipment, whichever is least, at the test location, expressed in gpm.

See NFPA 1142, Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Firefighting, for criteria for establishment of a fire department supply. 612 SUPPLY WORKS CAPACITY (SWCi):

Calculate the supply works capacity in gpm, considering the fire-flow duration, for each representative test location.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 50 For each supply at a test location, calculate the supply works capacity (SWCi) as follows:

Where:

SWCik = [(MS + DR + EM) – MDC] + SS + FDS
k = represents the flow duration (Section 604)
n = the number of supplies available at a test location a = the supply under consideration
613 MAIN CAPACITY (MCi):

Evaluate the normal ability of the distribution system to deliver Needed Fire Flows (NFFi) at the test locations considered in Section 612. The results of a standard flow test or the results of a properly balanced and tested hydraulic water system model at a representative test location will indicate the ability of mains to carry water to that location.

If the testing includes standard flow tests on 2 or more systems or service levels at the same location, give credit for the sum of the test results on each system or service level, up to the limit of supply, for the fire-flow duration at that location.

MCi = tested or hydraulically modeled gpm at 20-psi residual pressure.

For information on standard flow testing of fire hydrants and sample forms for recording tests, see AWWA Manual 17, Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants, and NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants.
614 HYDRANT DISTRIBUTION (HDi):

Evaluate the distribution of hydrants and water suction points within 1,000 feet (as apparatus can lay hose) of the Needed Fire Flow test locations considered in Sections 612 and 613. Evaluate each hydrant. Also evaluate each water suction point (with or without a dry hydrant) that meets the criteria in Section 611D.

Credit up to 1,500 gpm for each hydrant or water suction point within 1,000 feet of the Needed Fire Flow location.

If 2 or more systems or service levels distribute water at the same location, give credit based on the hydrant protection provided by all systems and service levels available.

A. Consider substandard hydrants if they have at least 1 fire department outlet, and can deliver at least 250 gpm.

B. Consider cisterns or other suction points if they can supply at least 250 gpm for at least 2 hours.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 51 C. Limit the credit for a hydrant based on the number and size of outlets as follows:

Maximum Credit

At least one pumper outlet 1,500 gpm*
Two or more hose outlets, no pumper outlet 750 gpm*
One hose outlet only 500 gpm

*AWWA Standard C502 Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants and AWWA Standard C503, Wet- Barrel Fire Hydrants.

HDi is the creditable capacity, expressed in gpm, for each hydrant within 1,000 feet of the Needed Fire Flow test location.

Where:
n = the number of hydrants within 1,000 feet of the test location a = the hydrant under consideration
615 CAPABILITY OF WATER SYSTEM AT NEEDED FIRE FLOW TEST LOCATION (TLCi):

The creditable rate of flow at each Needed Fire Flow test location is the lowest of Needed Fire Flow (NFFi), supply works capacity (SWCi), main capacity (MCi), or hydrant distribution (HDi).
616 CREDIT FOR SUPPLY SYSTEM (CSS):

CSS = TLC x 30
NFF
Where:
n = number of test locations

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 52 620 HYDRANTS - SIZE, TYPE AND INSTALLATION (PH):

Fire hydrants should be designed and installed in accordance with AWWA Standard C502, Dry-Barrel Fire Hydrants, or AWWA Standard C503, Wet-Barrel Fire Hydrants. Dry hydrants should be designed and installed in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1142, Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting.

Assign points for hydrants, dry hydrants, cisterns, and/or suction points according to the following. Prorate the points according to the number of hydrants of each type compared with the total number.

Hydrants Points
A. With 6-inch or larger branch and a pumper outlet; with or without 2½ -inch outlets; or with 6-inch or larger dry hydrant installed in accordance with the general criteria of the applicable Standards 100
B. With 6-inch or larger branch, no pumper outlet but 2 or more 2½ -inch outlets, or with small barrel less than 5 inches 75 C. With only one 2½ -inch outlet 25
D. With less than 6-inch branch 25
E. Flush type (flush or ground level) 25
F. Cistern or suction point 25
621 CREDIT FOR HYDRANTS (CH):

Calculate the credit for hydrants (CH) as follows:
630 INSPECTION AND FIRE FLOW TESTING OF HYDRANTS:

A. Inspection (HI):

Inspection of hydrants should be in accordance with AWWA manual M17, Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants. The frequency of inspection is the average time interval between the 3 most recent inspections.

Assign points for frequency of inspection (FI) according to the following:

Frequency of Inspection (FI) Points
1 year 30
2 years 20
3 years 10
4 years 5
5 years or more No credit

Adjust the points for frequency of inspection (FI) to reflect the following, if applicable:

1. Hydrant inspections include a flushing program: +10 points

2. Inspections include a pressure test: +10 points

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3. Inspection of cisterns or suction points includes
drafting with a pumper and back-flushing for
dry hydrants: +20 points
After application of subsections 1–3, reduce the total points for frequency of inspection (FI) by 25% if partial records of inspections exist. If no records of inspections exist, no credit applies.

Calculate the credit for inspection (HI) as follows:

B. Fire-Flow Testing (FT):

Fire-flow testing of hydrants should be in accordance with the general criteria of AWWA manual M17, Installation, Field Testing, and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants, and NFPA 291, Recommended Practice for Fire Flow Testing and Marking of Hydrants. For full credit in this section, fire-flow tests should be conducted on all parts of the distribution system every 5 years.

Assign points for frequency of fire-flow testing (FF) according to the following:

Frequency of Fire-Flow Testing (FF) Points
5 years 40
6 years 30
7 years 20
8 years 10
9 years 5
10 years or more No credit

If there is a hydrant marking program in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 291 or AWWA manual M17, increase the points for frequency of fire-flow testing (FF) by 25%.

Reduce the total points for frequency of fire-flow testing (FF) by 25% if partial records of tests exist. If no records of tests exist, no credit applies.

Calculate the credit for fire-flow testing (FT) as follows:

In lieu of a comprehensive fire-flow testing program, credit the results of a current, properly installed and calibrated hydraulic water distribution system computer model that can produce static pressure and flow predictions at 20-psi residual pressure. For more information, see AWWA manual M32, Computer Modeling of Water Distribution Systems.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 54 631 CREDIT FOR INSPECTION AND FIRE-FLOW TESTING OF HYDRANTS (CIT):

Calculate the credit for inspection and fire-flow testing of hydrants (CIT) as follows:

CIT = HI + FT
640 CREDIT FOR WATER SUPPLY (CWS):

Calculate the credit for water supply (CWS) as follows:

CWS = CSS + CH + CIT

OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (OC)
700 GENERAL
This section gives procedures and formulas for evaluating fire department standard operating procedures (SOP) and incident management systems (IMS) for emergency operations involving structure fires.
710 CREDIT FOR STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES (SOP):

Evaluate established SOPs for fire department general emergency operations, including response of apparatus, operation of emergency vehicles, safety at emergency incidents, communications, apparatus inspection and maintenance, fire suppression, company operations, automatic-aid/mutual-aid operations, training, and personnel response.

SOPs should be in accordance with NFPA 1500, Standard on Fire Department Occupational Safety and Health Program, and/or NFPA 1201, Standard for Providing Emergency Services to the Public. ………………………………………………….50 points 720 CREDIT FOR INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IMS):

Evaluate an established incident management system (IMS) in accordance with the general criteria of the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and NFPA 1561, Standard on Emergency Services Incident Management System………………50 points 730 CREDIT FOR OPERATIONAL CONSIDERATIONS (COC):

Calculate the credit for operational considerations (COC) as follows:
800 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE
900 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE

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1000 GENERAL:

This section gives procedures and formulas for evaluating:
• adoption and enforcement of fire prevention codes
• public fire safety education
• fire investigation programs
1010 Reserved for future use
1020 FIRE PREVENTION CODE ADOPTION AND ENFORCEMENT (PCE) Fire prevention code adoption and enforcement.

Up to…………………………….……...........................................................40 points

1021 FIRE PREVENTION CODE REGULATIONS (PCR)
Evaluate the fire prevention code regulations in effect.

Up to………………….……….....................................................................10 points Consider whether the jurisdiction adopts and enforces the latest edition of one of the following model codes:
• NFPA 1, Fire Code, promulgated by the National Fire Protection Association • ICC International Fire Code, promulgated by the International Code Council For full credit in this section, a jurisdiction must adopt and enforce the latest edition of one of the nationally recognized fire prevention codes.

If a jurisdiction adopts and enforces state or local amendments that modify or delete provisions for fire hazard mitigation within a nationally recognized fire prevention code, the points available in this section are subject to proration.

If a jurisdiction adopts and enforces a local code or regulations not developed by a nationally recognized code organization, the points available in this section are subject to proration.

1. If the published date of the adopted codes is within 5 years of the date of the grading, fire prevention code(s) addressing commercial and/or residential properties………………………………………..……….………………….……10.0 points

2. If the published date of the adopted codes is within 6 years of the date of the grading, fire prevention code (s) addressing commercial and/or residential construction……………………………..………………………………….……..8.6 points

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3. If the published date of the adopted codes is within 10 years of the date of the grading, fire prevention code (s) addressing commercial and/or residential construction……………………………………………………………….………2.76 points

4. If an earlier edition of the adopted codes is enforced, fire prevention code(s) addressing commercial and/or residential construction……………………..1.06 points 1022 FIRE PREVENTION STAFFING (PS):

Evaluate staffing for fire prevention activities.

Up to………………………………………………………………………………………8 points
A. Frequency of Fire Prevention Inspections:

The jurisdiction must provide adequate personnel to perform fire prevention inspections on all nonresidential structures at least once a year.

For the purposes of this section, pre-incident planning inspections — with no component for fire prevention code enforcement — are not fire prevention inspections.

B. Fire Prevention Inspectors:

The following types of personnel may conduct fire prevention inspections:

1. Certified fire inspectors — full-time and equivalent part-time fire inspectors certified in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plans Examiner, or equivalent ICC certification

2. State or county fire prevention inspectors or fire marshals with authority for fire prevention code enforcement

3. Fire suppression personnel who perform in-service fire prevention inspections Reduce the credit for fire prevention staffing (PS) by 25% if partial records exist. If no records exist, no credit applies.

Calculate the credit for fire prevention staffing (PS) as follows:
1023 FIRE PREVENTION CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING (PCT):

Evaluate the certification and training of fire prevention code enforcement personnel.

Up to………..……………………………..……………………………………….……6 points
A. Fire Inspector Certification (PIC):

Up to………………………..……………………………………………………………3 points
All personnel assigned to perform fire prevention inspections shall be certified as fire inspector in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1031, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Inspector and Plan Examiner, or equivalent ICC certification.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 57 Calculate the credit for fire prevention fire inspector certification (PIC) as follows:

B. Fire Inspector Continuing Education (PIE),
Up to……………….…………………………………………………………………….3 points

All fire prevention inspection personnel must receive at least 24 hours of additional fire prevention inspection continuing education every year.

Calculate the credit for fire inspector continuing education (PIE) as follows:

C. Credit for Fire Prevention Certification and Training (PCT) Calculate the credit for fire prevention certification and training (PCT) as follows:
1024 FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAMS (PCP):

Evaluate the fire prevention programs.

Up to……………………………………………………………….…...........................16 points

Fire prevention programs include:
• plan review
• certificate of occupancy inspections
• quality control
• code compliance
• inspection of private fire protection equipment
• fire prevention ordinances
• coordination of fire department training and pre-incident planning

A. Plan Review (PPR):

Up to…….………………………...………………………………………………….…6 points

All construction plans for new nonresidential construction, additions, remodeling, and the like shall be reviewed for compliance with adopted fire prevention codes.

B. Inspections for Certificates of Occupancy (PCO):

Up to……………………………………………………………………………....……..4 points

The jurisdiction must perform inspections for certificates of occupancy (or certificates of compliance) as specified by the code in effect.

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1. The jurisdiction must perform a fire prevention inspection of all new residential construction before issuing the certificate of occupancy…………………….…..2 points

2. The jurisdiction must perform a fire prevention inspection of all new nonresidential construction before issuing the certificate of occupancy ………………………..2 points C. Quality-Assurance Program for Enforcement and Inspection Programs (PQC):

Up to ……………………………………………………………………………..……..….1 point

The jurisdiction must have a quality-assurance program that applies to all fire prevention code inspectors as appropriate for their position.

D. Code Compliance Follow-Up (PCF):

Up to…………………………………………………………………..……….……………1 point

The jurisdiction must perform follow-up inspections to verify correction of all violations.

E. Inspections of Private Fire Protection Equipment (PPP):

Up to………………………………………………………………………………….……..1 point

The jurisdiction must perform routine inspections of all private fire protection equipment.

The frequency of such inspections depends on the type of equipment. The schedule must comply with the adopted codes and/or be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA standards.

F. Fire Prevention Ordinances (PPO):

Up to…………………...……………………………………………………………….…2 points

The jurisdiction must adopt ordinances governing fire lanes, fireworks, hazardous material routes, barbecue grills, and the wildland-urban interface (WUI) or weeds and trash.

G. Coordination with Fire Department Training and Pre-incident Planning (PTP):

Up to………………………………….…….………………..……...…...…………………1 point

Personnel administering fire prevention activities must follow a defined procedure to share information and coordinate with training and pre-incident planning programs.

H. Credit for Fire Prevention Programs (PCP):

Calculate the credit for fire prevention programs (PCP) as follows:

1025 CREDIT FOR FIRE PREVENTION CODE AND ENFORCEMENT (CPCE):

Calculate the credit for fire prevention code and enforcement (CPCE) as follows:

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 59 1030 PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION (FSE):

Evaluate public fire safety education.

Up to………………………………………………………..…………..…………….…40 points
1031 PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATORS QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING (FSQT):

Up to…………………………………………………………………………………......10 points
All public fire safety education personnel must be trained in methods of teaching as specified by the authority having jurisdiction.

A. Fire Safety Education Course (FSEC):

Up to………………………………………………………………………………….……5 points
All public fire safety education personnel must be trained in methods of teaching as specified by the authority having jurisdiction, in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1035, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire and Life Safety Educator, Public Information Officer, and Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Specialist.

B. Fire Safety Education Continuing Education (FSCE):

Up to…………………………………………………………………………………….…5 points
All public fire safety education personnel must participate in continuing education in public fire safety education techniques and processes. They must receive at least 10 hours of additional work-related training each year.

Calculate the credit for fire safety continuing education (FSCE) as follows:

C. Credit for Public Fire Safety Educators’ Qualifications and Training (FSQT):

Calculate the credit for public fire safety educators’ qualifications and training (FSQT) as follows:

1032 PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (FSP):

Evaluate programs for public fire safety education.

Up to……………………………………………………..………………………………30 points
A. Residential Fire Safety Program (FSPR):

Evaluate the residential fire safety program.

Up to………………………………………….…..…………………….………….…….10 points
Base the evaluation of the effectiveness of the residential fire safety program on the percentage of the entire community population reached annually.

For more information, see NFPA 1452, Guide for Training Fire Service Personnel to Conduct Dwelling Fire Safety Surveys.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 60 B. Fire Safety Education in Schools (Private and Public, Early Childhood Education through Grade 12) (FSPS):

Evaluate fire safety education in the schools.

Up to………………………………..……………………………..………………….…10 points

1. Each school must conduct 1 fire exit drill, in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 101, Life Safety Code, or the ICC International Fire Code each month that the campus is in session.

Up to………………………….……………………………….………….………….5 points

2. Each school must present developmentally appropriate classroom instruction on fire safety to all students in early childhood education.

Up to……….…………………………………………………………………………5 points

C. Juvenile Firesetter Intervention Program (FSPJ):

Evaluate the juvenile firesetter intervention program.

Up to………………………………………………………...……………………………5 points
The program should refer all juveniles identified as involved in fire-play or firesetting behavior for educational intervention and/or other intervention services.

D. Fire Safety Education Program for Occupancies Having Large Loss Potential or Hazardous Conditions (FSPL):

Up to……………………….………………….………………….…………….…………5 points

Evaluate the fire safety education in occupancies that have large loss potential or hazardous conditions as identified by the authority having jurisdiction.

Prorate the credit based on the percentage of the occupancies reached each year.

1033 CREDIT FOR PUBLIC FIRE SAFETY EDUCATION PROGRAMS (CFSE):

Calculate the credit for public fire safety education programs (CFSE) as follows:

Where:
1040 FIRE INVESTIGATION (IF):

Evaluate the fire investigation programs.

Up to…………………………………………………………………………..…………20 points

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 61 1041 FIRE INVESTIGATION ORGANIZATION AND STAFFING (IOS):

Evaluate organization and staffing for fire investigations.

Up to……………………………………………………………...………………….……8 points
A. Fire Investigation Organization (IO):

Up to……………….………………………………………………………………………4 points
There must be — within or outside the civil jurisdiction(s) under evaluation — an office with responsibility to conduct investigations of the causes and origins of fires.

B. Fire Investigation Staffing (IS):

Up to ……………………………...………………………………………………………4 points
The jurisdiction must have enough fire investigators to investigate all structure fires.

Fire investigators may be paid or volunteer. Consider additional fire investigators with authority from the state fire marshal’s office or the county or other civil jurisdiction.

Calculate the credit for fire investigation staffing (IS) as follows:

C. Credit for Fire Investigation Organization and Staffing (IOS):

Calculate the credit for fire investigation organization and staffing (IOS) as follows:
1042 FIRE INVESTIGATOR CERTIFICATION AND TRAINING (IQT):

Evaluate fire investigator certification and training.

Up to…………………………………………………………………………...................6 points A. Fire Investigator Certification (IQTC):

Up to……………………………………………..….………….....................................3 points

All personnel assigned to perform investigation of the causes and origins of fires must be certified, in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator.

Calculate the credit for fire investigator certification (IQTC) as follows:

B. Fire Investigator Continuing Education Training (IQTE):

Up to………………………………………………………………………….……………3 points

All personnel assigned to perform investigation of the causes and origins of fires must receive at least 40 hours of additional fire investigation training each year.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 62 Calculate the credit for fire investigator certification (IQTC) as follows:

C. Credit for Fire Investigator Certification and Training (IQT):

Calculate the credit for fire investigator certification and training (IQT) as follows:

1043 USE OF THE NATIONAL FIRE INCIDENT REPORTING SYSTEM (IRS):

Give credit for satisfactory reporting using the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) for the 3 years before the evaluation.

Up to……………………………………………………………………………………….6 points
1044 CREDIT FOR FIRE INVESTIGATION PROGRAMS (CIP):

Calculate the credit for fire investigation programs (CIP) as follows:

1050 CREDIT FOR COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION (CCRR):

Calculate the credit for community risk reduction (CCRR) as follows:

TOTAL CREDIT AND CLASSIFICATION
1100 GENERAL:

This section develops the Public Protection Classification number by summarizing the credits developed in sections 400 through 730. The calculation also includes an adjustment to reflect any difference between the evaluations developed for the fire department and the water supply.
1101 PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION (PPC):

Calculate the Public Protection Classification (PPC) as follows:

Note 1: Raise any decimal to the next higher whole number. For example, raise 5.2 to 6.

Note 2: The numerator shall not be less than 0.01.

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1200 GENERAL:

To be eligible for a Public Protection Classification of 8B, a fire protection area must meet the requirements listed in Section 107. In addition, the fire protection area must have at least one piece of apparatus with a permanently mounted pump with a rated capacity of 750 gpm or more at 150 psi. The fire protection area must also have fire suppression features meeting the criteria listed in Section 1201. 1201 CLASS 8B PROTECTION CRITERIA:

A. Emergency Communications
To be eligible for a Class 8B, a fire protection area must have an emergency communications system that receives a minimum credit of 4 points in Section 440, Credit for Emergency Communications (CEC).

B. Fire Department
To be eligible for a Class 8B, a fire protection area must have a fire department that meets the following requirements:

1. The engine(s) must be at least 40% adequate according to Section 512, Equipment on Existing Engine Companies (ECi), which evaluates pumping capacity, hose quantity, and major equipment.

2. The fire department must respond with a minimum of 6 firefighters on the initial alarm to all reported structure fires. Each credited firefighter must, while on the fireground, have available a protective clothing ensemble in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

3. For each active firefighter, the fire department must conduct a minimum of 24 hours per year of training in fighting structure fires.

C. Water Supply
To be eligible for a Class 8B, a fire protection area must have a fire department capable of delivering an uninterrupted fire flow of 200 gpm for 20 minutes beginning within 5 minutes of the first arriving engine.

1. The fire department must be able to deliver the minimum fire flow with only the primary responding fire department and automatic-aid fire department(s).

2. The fire department must be able to deliver the minimum fire flow to the buildable areas of the fire protection area within 5 road miles of the responding fire station. 1202 CLASS 8B CLASSIFICATION:

Assign Class 8B when a fire protection area meets the criteria of Sections 1200 and 1201.

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1300 GENERAL:

To be eligible for a Public Protection Classification of 9, a fire protection area must meet the requirements listed in Section 107 and Section 201C. The fire protection area must also have fire protection features meeting the criteria listed in Section 1310 but must not be eligible for Class 8B (Sections 1200–1202).
1310 CLASS 9 PROTECTION CRITERIA:

To be eligible for a Class 9, a fire protection area must also have a fire department that meets the following requirements:

A. Personal Protective Clothing:

Each credited firefighter must, while on the fireground, have available a protective clothing ensemble in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1001, Standard for Fire Fighter Professional Qualifications.

B. Records Credit:

Records should indicate date, time, and location of structure fires; the number of responding members; meetings; training sessions; and maintenance of apparatus and equipment. A roster of fire department members should be kept up to date for active members…………………………10 points C. Equipment:

Evaluate the fire service equipment in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus. Assign points for equipment carried according to the following:

1. 400 feet of 1½”, 1¾” or 2” hose ………………………………………………….16 points

2. Two handline nozzles, 95 gpm minimum …….…………………………………16 points

3. Two portable fire extinguishers suitable for use on Class A, B, and C fires. The minimum size should be 80 B:C rating dry chemical extinguisher, and a 2½-gallon water extinguisher ………………………………4 points

4. One 24’ or longer extension ground ladder....................................................14 points

5. One 12’ straight ladder with roof hooks…………………………………….........8 points

6. Four self-contained breathing appratus (SCBA) in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1981, Standard on Open Circuit Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) for Emergency Services ..………………………………….16 points

7. One spare SCBA cylinder for each SCBA carried (up to 4) ……………………4 points

8. One pick-head axe and 1 flat-head axe..…………..……………………………..2 points

9. Two portable hand lights.…………..………………..……………………………..4 points

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10. One pike pole or plaster hook………………………………………………………2 points

11. One forcible-entry tool ….…………………………………………………………..2 points

12. One two-way radio assigned to the apparatus ……………….………………...16 points The criteria, specifications, and tools listed above are important in establishing Class 9 protection. However, the specific size and nomenclature of each individual subsection may be subject to local conditions in the fire protection area evaluated. Credit equipment having other names or different dimensions than indicated according to the ability of such equipment to perform similar fireground tasks. 1312 CLASS 9 CLASSIFICATION:

Assign Class 9 if the fire protection area meets the criteria of Sections 107, 201C, 1310 A, and a total of 100 or more points in Section 1310 B & C. Otherwise, assign Class 10.

FIRE SUPPRESSION RATING SCHEDULE
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INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY FIRE SUPPRESSION

GENERAL
2000 GENERAL:

This chapter of the schedule develops a Public Protection Classification that applies to specifically rated properties that have a Needed Fire Flow (NFFi) greater than 3,500 gpm.

FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPANIES
2100 FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPANIES (FC):

For each building with Needed Fire Flow (NFFi) greater than 3,500 gpm, determine the number of needed engine companies (NE) and the number of needed ladder companies (NL) according to the following:

TABLE 2100
Needed Fire Flow
(NFFi
) gpm
Number of Engine
Companies Needed (NE)
Number of Ladder
Companies Needed (NL)
4,000 - 4,500
5,000 - 5,500
6,000 - 6,500
7,000 - 7,500
8,000 - 8,500
9,000 - 9,500
10,000 - 10,500
11,000 - 11,500
12,000
4 5
6 7
8 9
10 11
12 1
2 2
3 3
4 4
4 5
2101 MINIMUM EQUIPMENT:

Each pumper credited shall be at least 40% adequate according to Section 512 Equipment on Existing Engine Companies (ECi) which takes into consideration pumping capacity, hose, and major equipment.

Each ladder truck credited shall be at least 40% adequate in equipment and ladders, according to Section 542A, Ladder Company Equipment (LCEi).

Each engine-ladder truck credited shall be at least 40% adequate according to Sections 512, Equipment on Existing Engine Companies (ECi), and 542B, Engine-Ladder Company Equipment (ELCEi) .
2102 EVALUATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPANIES (FDC):

Evaluate engine and ladder companies.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 67 A. For each creditable engine and ladder company in service in the fire protection area and responding on initial alarm or multiple alarms, assign 100 points. The maximum credit for an engine-ladder company is 150 points.

B. Credit is available for automatic-aid engine and ladder companies within 5 road miles of the fire protection area boundaries. The automatic-aid companies must respond to first or multiple alarms within the fire protection area and must operate under a predetermined response plan. Calculate the points for an automatic-aid engine or ladder company by multiplying the automatic-aid plan factor (AAi) determined in Item 507 by 100. Calculate the points for an automatic-aid engine-ladder company by multiplying the automatic-aid plan factor (AAi) determined in Section 507 by 150.

C. For each pumper and ladder truck in reserve in the fire protection area, if the truck is creditable under Section 2101 and if the truck has provision for staffing on multiple alarms, assign 50 points.

Note: A reserve pumper-ladder truck may be credited as a reserve pumper or as a reserve ladder truck, but not both.

D. Credit is available for outside-aid engine and ladder companies within 15 road miles of the fire protection area boundaries. The outside-aid companies must respond to the fire protection area when called. For each such company, assign 30 points. The maximum credit for an outside-aid engine-ladder company is 45 points.

FDC = A + B + C + D
Note: The number of pumpers credited shall not exceed the number specified in Table 2100 for the Needed Fire Flow at the property considered. The number of ladder trucks credited shall not exceed the number specified in Table 2100 for the Needed Fire Flow at the property considered.
2103 CREDIT FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT COMPANIES (CFC)

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WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM
2200 WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (W):

This section gives procedures and formulas for evaluating the flow from the water supply system at or near a subject building that has a Needed Fire Flow (NFFi) greater than 3,500 gpm. The fire flow duration for such buildings is 4 hours.

A. Supply works capacity (SWCi) as developed in Section 612.

B. Main capacity (MCi) as developed in Section 613.

C. Hydrant distribution (HDi) as developed in Section 614.

The capability of the water supply system for each subject building in this section is the lowest of the NFFi, SWCi, MCi, or HDi.
2201 CREDIT FOR WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM (CW):

TLCi = capability of water system at test location, from Section 2200.

CREDIT AND CLASSIFICATION
2300 GENERAL:

The protection class of an individual property is the lower of two credits, the credit for fire department companies or the credit for water supply system. 2310 CREDIT FOR INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY (CIP):

If CFC ≤ CW, then CIP = CFC
If CFC > CW, then CIP = CW
2311 PUBLIC PROTECTION CLASSIFICATION (PPC) FOR AN INDIVIDUAL PROPERTY:

Calculate the Public Protection Classification (PPC) for an individual building as follows:

PPC* = 100 - CIP
10 If the PPC calculated in this section for an individual building is better than that calculated in Section 1101 for the fire protection area, use the PPC calculated in Section 1101.

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© Insurance Services Office, Inc., 2012                                        Page 69 If the PPC calculated in this section for an individual building is worse than that calculated in Section 1101 for the fire protection area, use the PPC calculated in this section. However, do not use a PPC worse than Class 9.

If the PPC calculated in Section 1101 for the fire protection area is Class 8B, use Class 9 for the individual building.
*Raise any decimal to the next higher whole number.

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Public Protection Classification
(PPC™)
Summary Report
Guadalupe
California (S)
Prepared by
Insurance Services Office, Inc.
1000 Bishops Gate Blvd., Ste. 300
P.O. Box 5404
Mt. Laurel, New Jersey 08054-5404
1-800-444-4554
Report Created September 11, 2024
ATTACHMENT 3
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Background Information
Introduction
ISO collects and evaluates information from communities in the United States on their structure fire suppression capabilities. The data is analyzed using our Fire Suppression Rating Schedule (FSRS) and then a Public Protection Classification (PPC™) grade is assigned to the community. The surveys are conducted whenever it appears that there is a possibility of a PPC change. As such, the PPC program provides important, up-to-date information about fire protection services throughout the country.

The FSRS recognizes fire protection features only as they relate to suppression of first alarm structure fires. In many communities, fire suppression may be only a small part of the fire department's overall responsibility. ISO recognizes the dynamic and comprehensive duties of a community's fire service, and understands the complex decisions a community must make in planning and delivering emergency services. However, in developing a community’s PPC grade, only features related to reducing property losses from structural fires are evaluated.

Multiple alarms, simultaneous incidents and life safety are not considered in this evaluation.

The PPC program evaluates the fire protection for small to average size buildings. Specific properties with a Needed Fire Flow in excess of 3,500 gpm are evaluated separately and assigned an individual PPC grade.

A community's investment in fire mitigation is a proven and reliable predictor of future fire losses. Statistical data on insurance losses bears out the relationship between excellent fire protection – as measured by the PPC program – and low fire losses. So, insurance companies use PPC information for marketing, underwriting, and to help establish fair premiums for homeowners and commercial fire insurance. In general, the price of fire insurance in a community with a good PPC grade is substantially lower than in a community with a poor PPC grade, assuming all other factors are equal.

ISO is an independent company that serves insurance companies, communities, fire departments, insurance regulators, and others by providing information about risk. ISO's expert staff collects information about municipal fire suppression efforts in communities throughout the United States. In each of those communities, ISO analyzes the relevant data and assigns a PPC grade – a number from 1 to 10. Class 1 represents an exemplary fire suppression program, and Class 10 indicates that the area's fire suppression program does not meet ISO's minimum criteria.

ISO's PPC program evaluates communities according to a uniform set of criteria, incorporating nationally recognized standards developed by the National Fire Protection Association and the American Water Works Association. A community's PPC grade depends on:
➢ Needed Fire Flows, which are representative building locations used to determine the theoretical amount of water necessary for fire suppression purposes. ➢ Emergency Communications, including emergency reporting, telecommunicators, and dispatching systems.
➢ Fire Department, including equipment, staffing, training, geographic distribution of fire companies, operational considerations, and community risk reduction. ➢ Water Supply, including inspection and flow testing of hydrants, alternative water supply operations, and a careful evaluation of the amount of available water compared with the amount needed to suppress fires up to 3,500 gpm.

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Data Collection and Analysis
ISO has evaluated and classified over 46,000 fire protection areas across the United States using its FSRS. A combination of meetings between trained ISO field representatives and the dispatch center coordinator, community fire official, and water superintendent is used in conjunction with a comprehensive questionnaire to collect the data necessary to determine the PPC grade. In order for a community to obtain a grade better than a Class 9, three elements of fire suppression features are reviewed. These three elements are Emergency Communications, Fire Department, and Water Supply.

A review of the Emergency Communications accounts for 10% of the total classification.

This section is weighted at 10 points, as follows:
• Emergency Reporting 3 points
• Telecommunicators 4 points
• Dispatch Circuits 3 points
A review of the Fire Department accounts for 50% of the total classification. ISO focuses on a fire department's first alarm response and initial attack to minimize potential loss. The fire department section is weighted at 50 points, as follows:
• Engine Companies 6 points
• Reserve Pumpers 0.5 points
• Pump Capacity 3 points
• Ladder/Service Companies 4 points
• Reserve Ladder/Service Trucks 0.5 points
• Deployment Analysis 10 points
• Company Personnel 15 points
• Training 9 points
• Operational considerations 2 points
• Community Risk Reduction 5.5 points (in addition to the 50 points above) A review of the Water Supply system accounts for 40% of the total classification. ISO reviews the water supply a community uses to determine the adequacy for fire suppression purposes. The water supply system is weighted at 40 points, as follows:
• Credit for Supply System 30 points
• Hydrant Size, Type & Installation 3 points
• Inspection & Flow Testing of Hydrants 7 points
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There is one additional factor considered in calculating the final score – Divergence.

Even the best fire department will be less than fully effective if it has an inadequate water supply. Similarly, even a superior water supply will be less than fully effective if the fire department lacks the equipment or personnel to use the water. The FSRS score is subject to modification by a divergence factor, which recognizes disparity between the effectiveness of the fire department and the water supply.

The Divergence factor mathematically reduces the score based upon the relative difference between the fire department and water supply scores. The factor is introduced in the final equation.

PPC Grade
The PPC grade assigned to the community will depend on the community's score on a 100-point scale:

PPC Points
1 90.00 or more
2 80.00 to 89.99
3 70.00 to 79.99
4 60.00 to 69.99
5 50.00 to 59.99
6 40.00 to 49.99
7 30.00 to 39.99
8 20.00 to 29.99
9 10.00 to 19.99
10 0.00 to 9.99
The classification numbers are interpreted as follows:
• Class 1 through (and including) Class 8 represents a fire suppression system that includes an FSRS creditable dispatch center, fire department, and water supply. • Class 8B is a special classification that recognizes a superior level of fire protection in otherwise Class 9 areas. It is designed to represent a fire protection delivery system that is superior except for a lack of a water supply system capable of the minimum FSRS fire flow criteria of 250 gpm for 2 hours. • Class 9 is a fire suppression system that includes a creditable dispatch center, fire department but no FSRS creditable water supply.
• Class 10 does not meet minimum FSRS criteria for recognition, including areas that are beyond five road miles of a recognized fire station.

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New PPC program changes effective July 1, 2014
We have revised the PPC program to capture the effects of enhanced fire protection capabilities that reduce fire loss and fire severity in Split Class 9 and Split Class 8B areas (as outlined below). This new structure benefits the fire service, community, and property owner.

New classifications
Through ongoing research and loss experience analysis, we identified additional differentiation in fire loss experience within our PPC program, which resulted in the revised classifications. We based the differing fire loss experience on the fire suppression capabilities of each community. The new PPC classes will improve the predictive value for insurers while benefiting both commercial and residential property owners. Here are the new classifications and what they mean.

Split classifications
When we develop a split classification for a community — for example 5/9 — the first number is the class that applies to properties within 5 road miles of the responding fire station and 1,000 feet of a creditable water supply, such as a fire hydrant, suction point, or dry hydrant.

The second number is the class that applies to properties within 5 road miles of a fire station but beyond 1,000 feet of a creditable water supply. We have revised the classification to reflect more precisely the risk of loss in a community, replacing Class 9 and 8B in the second part of a split classification with revised designations.

What’s changed with the new classifications?
We’ve published the new classifications as “X” and “Y” — formerly the "9" and "8B" portion of the split classification, respectively. For example:
• A community currently displayed as a split 6/9 classification will now be a split 6/6X classification; with the "6X" denoting what was formerly classified as "9". • Similarly, a community currently graded as a split 6/8B classification will now be a split 6/6Y classification, the "6Y" denoting what was formerly classified as "8B". • Communities graded with single “9” or “8B” classifications will remain intact.

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What’s changed?
As you can see, we’re still maintaining split classes, but it’s how we represent them to insurers that’s changed. The new designations reflect a reduction in fire severity and loss and have the potential to reduce property insurance premiums.

Benefits of the revised split class designations
• To the fire service, the revised designations identify enhanced fire suppression capabilities used throughout the fire protection area
• To the community, the new classes reward a community’s fire suppression efforts by showing a more reflective designation
• To the individual property owner, the revisions offer the potential for decreased property insurance premiums
New water class
Our data also shows that risks located more than 5 but less than 7 road miles from a responding fire station with a creditable water source within 1,000 feet had better loss experience than those farther than 5 road miles from a responding fire station with no creditable water source. We’ve introduced a new classification —10W — to recognize the reduced loss potential of such properties.

What’s changed with Class 10W?
Class 10W is property-specific. Not all properties in the 5-to-7-mile area around the responding fire station will qualify. The difference between Class 10 and 10W is that the 10W-graded risk or property is within 1,000 feet of a creditable water supply. Creditable water supplies include fire protection systems using hauled water in any of the split classification areas.

What’s the benefit of Class 10W?
10W gives credit to risks within 5 to 7 road miles of the responding fire station and within 1,000 feet of a creditable water supply. That’s reflective of the potential for reduced property insurance premiums.

What does the fire chief have to do?
Fire chiefs don’t have to do anything at all. The revised classifications went in place automatically effective July 1, 2014 (July 1, 2015 for Texas).

What if I have additional questions?
Feel free to contact ISO at 800.444.4554 or email us at [email protected].

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Distribution of PPC Grades
The 2017 published countrywide distribution of communities by the PPC grade is as follows:

Assistance
The PPC program offers help to communities, fire departments, and other public officials as they plan for, budget, and justify improvements. ISO is also available to assist in the understanding of the details of this evaluation.

The PPC program representatives can be reached by telephone at (800) 444-4554. The technical specialists at this telephone number have access to the details of this evaluation and can effectively speak with you about your questions regarding the PPC program. What's more, we can be reached via the internet at www.isomitigation.com/talk/.

We also have a website dedicated to our Community Hazard Mitigation Classification programs at www.isomitigation.com. Here, fire chiefs, building code officials, community leaders and other interested citizens can access a wealth of data describing the criteria used in evaluating how cities and towns are protecting residents from fire and other natural hazards. This website will allow you to learn more about the PPC program. The website provides important background information, insights about the PPC grading processes and technical documents. ISO is also pleased to offer Fire Chiefs Online — a special, secured website with information and features that can help improve your PPC grade, including a list of the Needed Fire Flows for all the commercial occupancies ISO has on file for your community. Visitors to the site can download information, see statistical results and also contact ISO for assistance.

In addition, on-line access to the FSRS and its commentaries is available to registered customers for a fee. However, fire chiefs and community chief administrative officials are given access privileges to this information without charge.

To become a registered fire chief or community chief administrative official, register at www.isomitigation.com.

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PPC Review
ISO concluded its review of the fire suppression features being provided for Guadalupe. The resulting community classification is Class 10.

If the classification is a single class, the classification applies to properties with a Needed Fire Flow of 3,500 gpm or less in the community. If the classification is a split class (e.g., 6/XX):
➢ The first class (e.g., “6” in a 6/XX) applies to properties within 5 road miles of a recognized fire station and within 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant or alternate water supply. ➢ The second class (XX or XY) applies to properties beyond 1,000 feet of a fire hydrant but within 5 road miles of a recognized fire station.
➢ Alternative Water Supply: The first class (e.g., “6” in a 6/10) applies to properties within 5 road miles of a recognized fire station with no hydrant distance requirement. ➢ Class 10 applies to properties over 5 road miles of a recognized fire station. ➢ Class 10W applies to properties within 5 to 7 road miles of a recognized fire station with a recognized water supply within 1,000 feet.
➢ Specific properties with a Needed Fire Flow in excess of 3,500 gpm are evaluated separately and assigned an individual classification.

FSRS Feature
Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
Emergency Communications
414. Credit for Emergency Reporting 3.00 3
422. Credit for Telecommunicators 3.20 4
432. Credit for Dispatch Circuits 3.00 3
440. Credit for Emergency Communications 9.20 10
Fire Department
513. Credit for Engine Companies 0.83 6
523. Credit for Reserve Pumpers 0.31 0.50
532. Credit for Pump Capacity 1.29 3
549. Credit for Ladder Service 0.57 4
553. Credit for Reserve Ladder and Service Trucks 0.06 0.50 561. Credit for Deployment Analysis 5.21 10
571. Credit for Company Personnel 2.50 15
581. Credit for Training
730. Credit for Operational Considerations

2.82 2.00
9 2
590. Credit for Fire Department 15.59 50
Water Supply
616. Credit for Supply System 19.80 30
621. Credit for Hydrants 2.91 3
631. Credit for Inspection and Flow Testing 6.25 7
640. Credit for Water Supply 28.96 40
Divergence
1050. Community Risk Reduction
-8.24

4.23 --

5.50 Total Credit 49.74 105.50
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Emergency Communications
Ten percent of a community's overall score is based on how well the communications center receives and dispatches fire alarms. Our field representative evaluated:
• Communications facilities provided for the general public to report structure fires • Enhanced 9-1-1 Telephone Service including wireless
• Computer-aided dispatch (CAD) facilities
• Alarm receipt and processing at the communication center • Training and certification of telecommunicators
• Facilities used to dispatch fire department companies to reported structure fires Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
414. Credit Emergency Reporting 3.00 3
422. Credit for Telecommunicators 3.20 4
432. Credit for Dispatch Circuits 3.00 3
Item 440. Credit for Emergency Communications: 9.20 10
Item 414 - Credit for Emergency Reporting (3 points)
The first item reviewed is Item 414 "Credit for Emergency Reporting (CER)". This item reviews the emergency communication center facilities provided for the public to report fires including 911 systems (Basic or Enhanced), Wireless Phase I and Phase II, Voice over Internet Protocol, Computer Aided Dispatch and Geographic Information Systems for automatic vehicle location. ISO uses National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems as the reference for this section.

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Item 410. Emergency Reporting (CER)
Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
A./B. Basic 9-1-1, Enhanced 9-1-1 or No 9-1-1 20.00 20
For maximum credit, there should be an Enhanced 9-1-1
system, Basic 9-1-1 and No 9-1-1 will receive partial credit.

1. E9-1-1 Wireless 25.00 25
Wireless Phase I using Static ALI (automatic location
identification) Functionality (10 points); Wireless Phase II using Dynamic ALI Functionality (15 points); Both available will be 25 points

2. E9-1-1 Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) 25.00 25
Static VoIP using Static ALI Functionality (10 points); Nomadic VoIP using Dynamic ALI Functionality (15 points); Both available will be 25 points

3. Computer Aided Dispatch 15.00 15
Basic CAD (5 points); CAD with Management Information
System (5 points); CAD with Interoperability (5 points)

4. Geographic Information System (GIS/AVL)
The PSAP uses a fully integrated CAD/GIS management
system with automatic vehicle location (AVL) integrated with a CAD system providing dispatch assignments.

The individual fire departments being dispatched do not need GIS/AVL capability to obtain this credit.

15.00 15
Review of Emergency Reporting total: 100.00 100
Item 422- Credit for Telecommunicators (4 points)
The second item reviewed is Item 422 “Credit for Telecommunicators (TC)”. This item reviews the number of Telecommunicators on duty at the center to handle fire calls and other emergencies. All emergency calls including those calls that do not require fire department action are reviewed to determine the proper staffing to answer emergency calls and dispatch the appropriate emergency response. The 2013 Edition of NFPA 1221, Standard for the Installation, Maintenance and Use of Emergency Services Communications Systems, recommends that ninety-five percent of emergency calls shall be answered within 15 seconds and ninety-nine percent of emergency calls shall be answered within 40 seconds. In addition, NFPA recommends that eighty percent of emergency alarm processing shall be completed within 60 seconds and ninety-five percent of alarm processing shall be completed within 106 seconds of answering the call.

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To receive full credit for operators on duty, ISO must review documentation to show that the communication center meets NFPA 1221 call answering and dispatch time performance measurement standards. This documentation may be in the form of performance statistics or other performance measurements compiled by the 9-1-1 software or other software programs that are currently in use such as Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) or Management Information System (MIS).

Item 420. Telecommunicators (CTC)
Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
A1. Alarm Receipt (AR) 20.00 20
Receipt of alarms shall meet the requirements in
accordance with the criteria of NFPA 1221
A2. Alarm Processing (AP) 20.00 20
Processing of alarms shall meet the requirements in
accordance with the criteria of NFPA 1221
B. Emergency Dispatch Protocols (EDP) 20.00 20
Telecommunicators have emergency dispatch protocols
(EDP) containing questions and a decision-support
process to facilitate correct call categorization and
prioritization.

C. Telecommunicator Training and Certification (TTC) 20.00 20 Telecommunicators meet the qualification requirements
referenced in NFPA 1061, Standard for Professional
Qualifications for Public Safety Telecommunicator,
and/or the Association of Public-Safety Communications
Officials - International (APCO) Project 33.

Telecommunicators are certified in the knowledge, skills, and abilities corresponding to their job functions.

D. Telecommunicator Continuing Education and
Quality Assurance (TQA)
Telecommunicators participate in continuing education
and/or in-service training and quality-assurance
programs as appropriate for their positions

0.00 20
Review of Telecommunicators total: 80.00 100
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Item 432 - Credit for Dispatch Circuits (3 points)
The third item reviewed is Item 432 “Credit for Dispatch Circuits (CDC)”. This item reviews the dispatch circuit facilities used to transmit alarms to fire department members. A “Dispatch Circuit” is defined in NFPA 1221 as “A circuit over which an alarm is transmitted from the communications center to an emergency response facility (ERF) or emergency response units (ERUs) to notify ERUs to respond to an emergency”. All fire departments (except single fire station departments with full-time firefighter personnel receiving alarms directly at the fire station) need adequate means of notifying all firefighter personnel of the location of reported structure fires. The dispatch circuit facilities should be in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1221. “Alarms” are defined in this Standard as “A signal or message from a person or device indicating the existence of an emergency or other situation that requires action by an emergency response agency”.

There are two different levels of dispatch circuit facilities provided for in the Standard – a primary dispatch circuit and a secondary dispatch circuit. In jurisdictions that receive 730 alarms or more per year (average of two alarms per 24-hour period), two separate and dedicated dispatch circuits, a primary and a secondary, are needed. In jurisdictions receiving fewer than 730 alarms per year, a second dedicated dispatch circuit is not needed. Dispatch circuit facilities installed but not used or tested (in accordance with the NFPA Standard) receive no credit.

The score for Credit for Dispatch Circuits (CDC) is influenced by monitoring for integrity of the primary dispatch circuit. There are up to 0.90 points available for this Item. Monitoring for integrity involves installing automatic systems that will detect faults and failures and send visual and audible indications to appropriate communications center (or dispatch center) personnel. ISO uses NFPA 1221 to guide the evaluation of this item. ISO's evaluation also includes a review of the communication system's emergency power supplies.

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Fire Department
Fifty percent of a community's overall score is based upon the fire department's structure fire suppression system. ISO's field representative evaluated:
 Engine and ladder/service vehicles including reserve apparatus  Equipment carried
 Response to reported structure fires
 Deployment analysis of companies
 Available and/or responding firefighters
 Training
Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
513. Credit for Engine Companies 0.83 6
523. Credit for Reserve Pumpers 0.31 0.5
532. Credit for Pumper Capacity 1.29 3
549. Credit for Ladder Service 0.57 4
553. Credit for Reserve Ladder and Service Trucks 0.06 0.5 561. Credit for Deployment Analysis 5.21 10
571. Credit for Company Personnel 2.50 15
581. Credit for Training 2.82 9
730. Credit for Operational Considerations 2.00 2
Item 590. Credit for Fire Department: 15.59 50
Basic Fire Flow
The Basic Fire Flow for the community is determined by the review of the Needed Fire Flows for selected buildings in the community. The fifth largest Needed Fire Flow is determined to be the Basic Fire Flow. The Basic Fire Flow has been determined to be 3500 gpm.

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Item 513 - Credit for Engine Companies (6 points)
The first item reviewed is Item 513 "Credit for Engine Companies (CEC)". This item reviews the number of engine companies, their pump capacity, hose testing, pump testing and the equipment carried on the in-service pumpers. To be recognized, pumper apparatus must meet the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus which include a minimum 250 gpm pump, an emergency warning system, a 300 gallon water tank, and hose. At least 1 apparatus must have a permanently mounted pump rated at 750 gpm or more at 150 psi.

The review of the number of needed pumpers considers the response distance to built-upon areas; the Basic Fire Flow; and the method of operation. Multiple alarms, simultaneous incidents, and life safety are not considered.

The greatest value of A, B, or C below is needed in the fire district to suppress fires in structures with a Needed Fire Flow of 3,500 gpm or less: 3 engine companies a) 1 engine companies to provide fire suppression services to areas to meet NFPA 1710 criteria or within 1½ miles.
b) 3 engine companies to support a Basic Fire Flow of 3500 gpm. c) 3 engine companies based upon the fire department’s method of operation to provide a minimum two engine response to all first alarm structure fires.

The FSRS recognizes that there are 1 engine companies in service.

The FSRS also reviews Automatic Aid. Automatic Aid is considered in the review as assistance dispatched automatically by contractual agreement between two communities or fire districts. That differs from mutual aid or assistance arranged case by case. ISO will recognize an Automatic Aid plan under the following conditions:
• It must be prearranged for first alarm response according to a definite plan. It is preferable to have a written agreement, but ISO may recognize demonstrated performance.
• The aid must be dispatched to all reported structure fires on the initial alarm. • The aid must be provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

FSRS Item 512.D "Automatic Aid Engine Companies" responding on first alarm and meeting the needs of the city for basic fire flow and/or distribution of companies are factored based upon the value of the Automatic Aid plan (up to 1.00 can be used as the factor). The Automatic Aid factor is determined by a review of the Automatic Aid provider’s communication facilities, how they receive alarms from the graded area, inter-department training between fire departments, and the fire ground communications capability between departments.

For each engine company, the credited Pump Capacity (PC), the Hose Carried (HC), the Equipment Carried (EC) all contribute to the calculation for the percent of credit the FSRS provides to that engine company.

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Item 523 - Credit for Reserve Pumpers (0.50 points)
The item is Item 523 “Credit for Reserve Pumpers (CRP)”. This item reviews the number and adequacy of the pumpers and their equipment. The number of needed reserve pumpers is 1 for each 8 needed engine companies determined in Item 513, or any fraction thereof.

Item 523 “Credit for Reserve Pumpers (CRP)” = 0.31 points Item 532 – Credit for Pumper Capacity (3 points)
The next item reviewed is Item 532 “Credit for Pumper Capacity (CPC)”. The total pump capacity available should be sufficient for the Basic Fire Flow of 3500 gpm. The maximum needed pump capacity credited is the Basic Fire Flow of the community.

Item 532 “Credit for Pumper Capacity (CPC)” = 1.29 points Item 549 – Credit for Ladder Service (4 points)
The next item reviewed is Item 549 “Credit for Ladder Service (CLS)”. This item reviews the number of response areas within the city with 5 buildings that are 3 or more stories or 35 feet or more in height, or with 5 buildings that have a Needed Fire Flow greater than 3,500 gpm, or any combination of these criteria. The height of all buildings in the city, including those protected by automatic sprinklers, is considered when determining the number of needed ladder companies. Response areas not needing a ladder company should have a service company. Ladders, tools and equipment normally carried on ladder trucks are needed not only for ladder operations but also for forcible entry, ventilation, salvage, overhaul, lighting and utility control.

The number of ladder or service companies, the height of the aerial ladder, aerial ladder testing and the equipment carried on the in-service ladder trucks and service trucks is compared with the number of needed ladder trucks and service trucks and an FSRS equipment list. Ladder trucks must meet the general criteria of NFPA 1901, Standard for Automotive Fire Apparatus to be recognized.

The number of needed ladder-service trucks is dependent upon the number of buildings 3 stories or 35 feet or more in height, buildings with a Needed Fire Flow greater than 3,500 gpm, and the method of operation.

The FSRS recognizes that there are 1 ladder companies in service. These companies are needed to provide fire suppression services to areas to meet NFPA 1710 criteria or within 2½ miles and the number of buildings with a Needed Fire Flow over 3,500 gpm or 3 stories or more in height, or the method of operation.

The FSRS recognizes that there are 0 service companies in service.

Item 549 “Credit for Ladder Service (CLS)” = 0.57 points PPC is a registered trademark of Insurance Services Office, Inc.

Item 553 – Credit for Reserve Ladder and Service Trucks (0.50 points) The next item reviewed is Item 553 “Credit for Reserve Ladder and Service Trucks (CRLS)”.

This item considers the adequacy of ladder and service apparatus when one (or more in larger communities) of these apparatus are out of service. The number of needed reserve ladder and service trucks is 1 for each 8 needed ladder and service companies that were determined to be needed in Item 540, or any fraction thereof.

Item 553 “Credit for Reserve Ladder and Service Trucks (CRLS)” = 0.06 points Item 561 – Deployment Analysis (10 points)
Next, Item 561 “Deployment Analysis (DA)” is reviewed. This Item examines the number and adequacy of existing engine and ladder-service companies to cover built-upon areas of the city.

To determine the Credit for Distribution, first the Existing Engine Company (EC) points and the Existing Engine Companies (EE) determined in Item 513 are considered along with Ladder Company Equipment (LCE) points, Service Company Equipment (SCE) points, Engine-Ladder Company Equipment (ELCE) points, and Engine-Service Company Equipment (ESCE) points determined in Item 549.

Secondly, as an alternative to determining the number of needed engine and ladder/service companies through the road-mile analysis, a fire protection area may use the results of a systematic performance evaluation. This type of evaluation analyzes computer-aided dispatch (CAD) history to demonstrate that, with its current deployment of companies, the fire department meets the time constraints for initial arriving engine and initial full alarm assignment in accordance with the general criteria of in NFPA 1710, Standard for the Organization and Deployment of Fire Suppression Operations, Emergency Medical Operations, and Special Operations to the Public by Career Fire Departments.

A determination is made of the percentage of built upon area within 1½ miles of a first-due engine company and within 2½ miles of a first-due ladder-service company.

Item 561 “Credit Deployment Analysis (DA)” = 5.21 points PPC is a registered trademark of Insurance Services Office, Inc.

Item 571 – Credit for Company Personnel (15 points)
Item 571 “Credit for Company Personnel (CCP)” reviews the average number of existing firefighters and company officers available to respond to reported first alarm structure fires in the city.

The on-duty strength is determined by the yearly average of total firefighters and company officers on-duty considering vacations, sick leave, holidays, “Kelley” days and other absences. When a fire department operates under a minimum staffing policy, this may be used in lieu of determining the yearly average of on-duty company personnel.

Firefighters on apparatus not credited under Items 513 and 549 that regularly respond to reported first alarms to aid engine, ladder, and service companies are included in this item as increasing the total company strength.

Firefighters staffing ambulances or other units serving the general public are credited if they participate in fire-fighting operations, the number depending upon the extent to which they are available and are used for response to first alarms of fire.

On-Call members are credited on the basis of the average number staffing apparatus on first alarms. Off-shift career firefighters and company officers responding on first alarms are considered on the same basis as on-call personnel. For personnel not normally at the fire station, the number of responding firefighters and company officers is divided by 3 to reflect the time needed to assemble at the fire scene and the reduced ability to act as a team due to the various arrival times at the fire location when compared to the personnel on-duty at the fire station during the receipt of an alarm.

The number of Public Safety Officers who are positioned in emergency vehicles within the jurisdiction boundaries may be credited based on availability to respond to first alarm structure fires. In recognition of this increased response capability the number of responding Public Safety Officers is divided by 2.

The average number of firefighters and company officers responding with those companies credited as Automatic Aid under Items 513 and 549 are considered for either on-duty or oncall company personnel as is appropriate. The actual number is calculated as the average number of company personnel responding multiplied by the value of AA Plan determined in Item 512.D.

The maximum creditable response of on-duty and on-call firefighters is 12, including company officers, for each existing engine and ladder company and 6 for each existing service company.

Chief Officers are not creditable except when more than one chief officer responds to alarms; then extra chief officers may be credited as firefighters if they perform company duties.

The FSRS recognizes 2.00 on-duty personnel and an average of 0.00 on-call personnel responding on first alarm structure fires.

Item 571 “Credit for Company Personnel (CCP)” = 2.50 points PPC is a registered trademark of Insurance Services Office, Inc.

Item 581 – Credit for Training (9 points)
Training
Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
A. Facilities, and Use 0.00 35
For maximum credit, each firefighter should receive 18 hours per year in structure fire related subjects as outlined in NFPA 1001.

B. Company Training 5.89 25
For maximum credit, each firefighter should receive 16 hours per month in structure fire related subjects as outlined in NFPA 1001.

C. Classes for Officers 4.42 12
For maximum credit, each officer should be certified in accordance with the general criteria of NFPA 1021. Additionally, each officer should receive 12 hours of continuing education on or off site.

D. New Driver and Operator Training 5.00 5
For maximum credit, each new driver and operator should receive 60 hours of driver/operator training per year in accordance with NFPA 1002 and NFPA 1451.

E. Existing Driver and Operator Training
For maximum credit, each existing driver and operator should receive 12 hours of driver/operator training per year in accordance with NFPA 1002 and NFPA 1451.

1.38 5
F. Training on Hazardous Materials
For maximum credit, each firefighter should receive 6 hours of training for incidents involving hazardous materials in accordance with NFPA 472.

0.00 1
G. Recruit Training 5.00 5
For maximum credit, each firefighter should receive 240 hours of structure fire related training in accordance with NFPA 1001 within the first year of employment or tenure.

H. Pre-Fire Planning Inspections
For maximum credit, pre-fire planning inspections of each commercial, industrial, institutional, and other similar type building (all buildings except 1-4 family dwellings) should be made annually by company members. Records of inspections should include up-to date notes and sketches.

9.60 12
Item 580 “Credit for Training (CT)” = 2.82 points
PPC is a registered trademark of Insurance Services Office, Inc.

Item 730 – Operational Considerations (2 points)
Item 730 “Credit for Operational Considerations (COC)” evaluates fire department standard operating procedures and incident management systems for emergency operations involving structure fires.

Operational Considerations
Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
Standard Operating Procedures 50 50
The department should have established SOPs for
fire department general emergency operations
Incident Management Systems 50 50
The department should use an established incident
management system (IMS)
Operational Considerations total: 100 100
Item 730 “Credit for Operational Considerations (COC)” = 2.00 points Water Supply
Forty percent of a community's overall score is based on the adequacy of the water supply system. The ISO field representative evaluated:
 the capability of the water distribution system to meet the Needed Fire Flows at selected locations up to 3,500 gpm.
 size, type and installation of fire hydrants.
 inspection and flow testing of fire hydrants.

Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
616. Credit for Supply System 19.80 30
621. Credit for Hydrants 2.91 3
631. Credit for Inspection and Flow Testing 6.25 7
Item 640. Credit for Water Supply: 28.96 40
PPC is a registered trademark of Insurance Services Office, Inc.

Item 616 – Credit for Supply System (30 points)
The first item reviewed is Item 616 “Credit for Supply System (CSS)”. This item reviews the rate of flow that can be credited at each of the Needed Fire Flow test locations considering the supply works capacity, the main capacity and the hydrant distribution. The lowest flow rate of these items is credited for each representative location. A water system capable of delivering 250 gpm or more for a period of two hours plus consumption at the maximum daily rate at the fire location is considered minimum in the ISO review.

Where there are 2 or more systems or services distributing water at the same location, credit is given on the basis of the joint protection provided by all systems and services available.

The supply works capacity is calculated for each representative Needed Fire Flow test location, considering a variety of water supply sources. These include public water supplies, emergency supplies (usually accessed from neighboring water systems), suction supplies (usually evidenced by dry hydrant installations near a river, lake or other body of water), and supplies developed by a fire department using large diameter hose or vehicles to shuttle water from a source of supply to a fire site. The result is expressed in gallons per minute (gpm).

The normal ability of the distribution system to deliver Needed Fire Flows at the selected building locations is reviewed. The results of a flow test at a representative test location will indicate the ability of the water mains (or fire department in the case of fire department supplies) to carry water to that location.

The hydrant distribution is reviewed within 1,000 feet of representative test locations measured as hose can be laid by apparatus.

For maximum credit, the Needed Fire Flows should be available at each location in the district. Needed Fire Flows of 2,500 gpm or less should be available for 2 hours; and Needed Fire Flows of 3,000 and 3,500 gpm should be obtainable for 3 hours.

Item 616 “Credit for Supply System (CSS)” = 19.80 points PPC is a registered trademark of Insurance Services Office, Inc.

Item 621 – Credit for Hydrants (3 points)
The second item reviewed is Item 621 “Credit for Hydrants (CH)”. This item reviews the number of fire hydrants of each type compared with the total number of hydrants.

There are a total of 303 hydrants in the graded area.
620. Hydrants, - Size, Type and Installation
Number of
Hydrants
A. With a 6 -inch or larger branch and a pumper outlet with or without 2½ - inch outlets
291
B. With a 6 -inch or larger branch and no pumper outlet but two or more 2½ -inch outlets, or with a small foot valve, or with a small barrel 0 C./D. With only a 2½ -inch outlet or with less than a 6 -inch branch 12 E./F. Flush Type, Cistern, or Suction Point 0
Item 621 “Credit for Hydrants (CH)” = 2.91 points
Item 630 – Credit for Inspection and Flow Testing (7 points) The third item reviewed is Item 630 “Credit for Inspection and Flow Testing (CIT)”. This item reviews the fire hydrant inspection frequency, and the completeness of the inspections.

Inspection of hydrants should be in accordance with AWWA M-17, Installation, Field Testing and Maintenance of Fire Hydrants.

Frequency of Inspection (FI): Average interval between the 3 most recent inspections.

Frequency Points
1 year 30
2 years 20
3 years 10
4 years 5
5 years or more No Credit
Note: The points for inspection frequency are reduced by 10 points if the inspections are incomplete or do not include a flushing program. An additional reduction of 10 points are made if hydrants are not subjected to full system pressure during inspections. If the inspection of cisterns or suction points does not include actual drafting with a pumper, or back-flushing for dry hydrants, 20 points are deducted.

Total points for Inspections = 4.00 points
PPC is a registered trademark of Insurance Services Office, Inc.

Frequency of Fire Flow Testing (FF): Average interval between the 3 most recent inspections.

Frequency Points
5 years 40
6 years 30
7 years 20
8 years 10
9 years 5
10 years or more No Credit
Total points for Fire Flow Testing = 2.25 points
Item 631 “Credit for Inspection and Fire Flow Testing (CIT)” = 6.25 points Divergence = -8.24
The Divergence factor mathematically reduces the score based upon the relative difference between the fire department and water supply scores. The factor is introduced in the final equation.

Community Risk Reduction
Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
1025. Credit for Fire Prevention and Code Enforcement
(CPCE)

1.85 2.2
1033. Credit for Public Fire Safety Education (CFSE) 1.40 2.2 1044. Credit for Fire Investigation Programs (CIP) 0.98 1.1 Item 1050. Credit for Community Risk Reduction 4.23 5.50 PPC is a registered trademark of Insurance Services Office, Inc.

Item 1025 – Credit for Fire Prevention Code Adoption and Enforcement (2.2 points)
Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
Fire Prevention Code Regulations (PCR) 10.00 10
Evaluation of fire prevention code regulations in effect.

Fire Prevention Staffing (PS) 3.19 8
Evaluation of staffing for fire prevention activities.

Fire Prevention Certification and Training (PCT) 2.50 6 Evaluation of the certification and training of fire prevention code enforcement personnel.

Fire Prevention Programs (PCP) 16.00 16
Evaluation of fire prevention programs.

Review of Fire Prevention Code and Enforcement (CPCE)
subtotal:

33.69 40
Item 1033 – Credit for Public Fire Safety Education (2.2 points) Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
Public Fire Safety Educators Qualifications and Training (FSQT) 5.00 10 Evaluation of public fire safety education personnel training and qualification as specified by the authority having jurisdiction.

Public Fire Safety Education Programs (FSP) 20.50 30
Evaluation of programs for public fire safety education.

Review of Public Safety Education Programs (CFSE) subtotal: 25.50 40 Item 1044 – Credit for Fire Investigation Programs (1.1 points) Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
Fire Investigation Organization and Staffing (IOS) 8.00 8 Evaluation of organization and staffing for fire investigations.

Fire Investigator Certification and Training (IQT) 3.75 6 Evaluation of fire investigator certification and training.

Use of National Fire Incident Reporting System (IRS) 6.00 6 Evaluation of the use of the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) for the 3 years before the evaluation.

Review of Fire Investigation Programs (CIP) subtotal: 17.75 20 PPC is a registered trademark of Insurance Services Office, Inc.

Summary of PPC Review
for
Guadalupe
FSRS Item
Earned
Credit
Credit
Available
Emergency Communications
414. Credit for Emergency Reporting 3.00 3
422. Credit for Telecommunicators 3.20 4
432. Credit for Dispatch Circuits 3.00 3
440. Credit for Emergency Communications 9.20 10
Fire Department
513. Credit for Engine Companies 0.83 6
523. Credit for Reserve Pumpers 0.31 0.5
532. Credit for Pumper Capacity 1.29 3
549. Credit for Ladder Service 0.57 4
553. Credit for Reserve Ladder and Service Trucks 0.06 0.5 561. Credit for Deployment Analysis 5.21 10
571. Credit for Company Personnel 2.50 15
581. Credit for Training
730. Credit for Operational Considerations

2.82 2.00
9 2
590. Credit for Fire Department 15.59 50
Water Supply
616. Credit for Supply System 19.80 30
621. Credit for Hydrants 2.91 3
631. Credit for Inspection and Flow Testing 6.25 7
640. Credit for Water Supply 28.96 40
Divergence
1050. Community Risk Reduction
-8.24

4.23 --

5.50 Total Credit 49.74 105.5
Final Community Classification = 10

Agenda Item No. 15

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUADALUPE
Agenda of February 24, 2026

_______________________________ _________________________________ Prepared by: Approved by:

Annette Muñoz, Interim Finance Director David Trujillo, Interim City Administrator SUBJECT: Royal Theatre Expenditure Report
RECOMMENDATION:

That the City Council accept the Royal Theatre Expenditure Report DISCUSSION:

The Finance Department has prepared an Expenditure Report for the Royal Theatre for fiscal years 2020- 2021 through February 1, 2026 for the Council’s and the public’s information. Attached hereto as Attachment No. 1 is the Report. Staff requests that the City Council accept this report for its information.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Royal Theatre Expenditure Report
Annette Muñoz
Vendor Name FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25 FY 25-26 Total ANDREW GOODWIN DESIGNS $0.00 $304,156.07 $37,680.85 $40,698.22 $174,147.95 $44,670.40 $601,353.49 BILL SCOTT (Bldg Dept-Consult) $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $595.00 $0.00 $0.00 $595.00 BOB'S RUBBER STAMPS $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,078.75 $0.00 $0.00 $1,078.75 BOCARSLY EMDEN COWAN $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $9,955.50 $853.00 $11,574.50 $22,383.00 BRANDEBERRY $0.00 $0.00 $18,025.00 $87,894.15 $86,550.00 $52,200.00 $244,669.15 BUENA RESOURCES INC $0.00 $2,529.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $2,529.00 Central Coast Information Ctr $0.00 $0.00 $87.25 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $87.25 CHATTEL, INC. (106) $0.00 $2,668.28 $11,097.86 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,766.14 COUNTY OF SANTA BARBARA $0.00 $26.83 $187.84 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $214.67 COLUMN, PBC (Public Notice) $0.00 $833.45 $0.00 $49.28 $445.83 $914.60 $2,243.16 EIKHOF DESIGN GROUP $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $855.00 $9,997.50 $11,122.50 $21,975.00 FARGEN SURVEYORS INC., $0.00 $0.00 $4,400.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $4,400.00 FED EX $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $53.95 $0.00 $53.95
FIDELITY NATIONAL TITLE $0.00 $0.00 $500.00 $0.00 $250.00 $0.00 $750.00 FLIPPIN ENGINEERING $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $22,146.50 $22,146.50 GEPERMIT $0.00 $3,702.50 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,702.50 INSIGHT ENVIRONMENTAL INC $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,420.00 $2,630.00 $1,730.00 $5,780.00 INTEGRITY PLANNING $0.00 $5,295.75 $120.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $5,415.75 JAS PACIFIC $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,220.00 $1,236.25 $0.00 $4,456.25 LOS AMIGOS DE GUADALUPE $0.00 $0.00 $8,737.97 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $8,737.97 Leibold,McClendon,Mann - Legal $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $9,514.00 $2,680.00 $0.00 $12,194.00 MARK GREEN-PLAN REVIEW $0.00 $3,120.00 $3,300.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,420.00 PACIFIC GAS & ELECTRIC $0.00 $0.00 $2,500.00 $33,847.35 $0.00 $0.00 $36,347.35 PHILIP F. SINCO $0.00 $700.00 $1,190.00 $11,165.00 $12,827.50 $5,627.00 $31,509.50 PRECISION CONSTRUCTION $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $13,900.00 $0.00 $13,900.00 PROVENIENCE GROUP $2,500.00 $750.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $3,250.00 SANTA MARIA TIMES $0.00 $115.25 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $115.25 SB CNTY RECORDER $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $51.00 $0.00 $51.00 SB CNTY PUBLIC HEALTH $0.00 $255.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $402.50 $657.50 SB Cnty Townsend Public Affairs $0.00 $5,322.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $15,322.00 Taylor & Syfan Consulting $1,500.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $1,500.00 West Coast Sfty Consultants $0.00 $0.00 $575.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $575.00 Wishneff & Assoc - Fsbility Study $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 $0.00 $0.00 $10,000.00 Fiscal Year Totals $4,000.00 $329,474.13 $98,401.77 $210,292.25 $305,622.98 $150,388.00 $1,098,179.13 Beginning Funds $10,770,000.00
Current Funds $9,671,820.87
Royal Theatre Expenditures Through 2/1/2026
ATTACHMENT 1
$0
$50,000
$100,000
$150,000
$200,000
$250,000
$300,000
$350,000
FY 20-21 FY 21-22 FY 22-23 FY 23-24 FY 24-25 FY 25-26
Royal Theatre Expenditures by Fiscal Year

Agenda Item No. 16

REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUADALUPE
Agenda of February 24, 2026
_______________________________
Prepared by:

David Trujillo, Interim City Administrator
SUBJECT: Establishing of the Royal Theatre Oversight Committee.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends that the City Council provide direction regarding the preferred structure for advisory oversight of the Royal Theatre project. While staff does not see a significant operational advantage to establishing an oversight committee, if the Council desires advisory support, staff recommends either:

1. Establishing the Oversight Committee discussed at the July 22, 2025, Council meeting, consisting of approximately five (5) memberssubject to the Brown Act by adopting Resolution No. 2026-04, and also, appoint the five (5) members to the committee by motion; or

2. Establishing, by motion, a temporary advisory committee composed solely of two City Council members, which would be exempt from the Brown Act, and also, appointing the two City Council members.

BACKGROUND:

The Royal Theatre project is a significant community investment intended to preserve a historic asset, revitalize downtown, and expand cultural and economic opportunities within the City of Guadalupe. Due to the project’s visibility, complexity, and community interest, the City Council has expressed interest in establishing a formal oversight committee to provide advisory guidance and enhance transparency throughout the project lifecycle.

The Oversight Committee would serve in an advisory capacity only and would not have decision-making authority. Final authority for project decisions would remain with the City Council and City staff.

DISCUSSION:

Oversight Committee Purpose and Role
The Royal Theatre Oversight Committee would be established to:
• Provide community engagement efforts, and general project direction • Serve as a forum for community perspectives and stakeholder feedback

• Support transparency and public awareness of the Royal Theatre project • Act as a liaison between the community and City staff The Committee would not be responsible for project management, contracting, procurement, or financial approvals.

Committee Composition
If the Council is inclined to establish a Brown Act–compliant advisory body to advise on the Royal Theatre project and capital campaign, the Council should review the interest letters from the applicants who have applied to serve on the Oversight Committee and appoint the five (5) persons it believes are most qualified to serve on it. (See Attachment 2).

Alternatively, as noted above, the Council could create a temporary advisory committee composed solely of two City Council members. Staff would be supportive of this option, as it would be exempt from the Brown Act and would not impose the additional administrative and staffing requirements associated with supporting a Brown Act body.

Staff Assessment of Need for an Oversight Committee
With respect to the proposed Oversight Committee, staff believes that the functions identified for such a committee are already within the responsibility of City staff. These functions include project coordination, consultant management, financial oversight, reporting to the City Council, and compliance with applicable laws and grant requirements. As such, staff sees limited operational advantage in creating an additional oversight body that would duplicate existing responsibilities. Staff believes that the Council’s oversight of these functions is sufficient, and that a separate, advisory body subject to the Brown Act is not necessary.

FISCAL IMPACT:

The establishment of an oversight committee—particularly one subject to the Brown Act—would result in indirect fiscal impacts related to the following:

Staff Time:

City staff would be required to coordinate meetings, prepare agendas and staff reports, attend meetings, respond to committee inquiries, and provide ongoing updates. This would increase workload demands on already limited staff resources.

In evaluating the administrative impacts of the proposed action, staff time represents a measurable project cost. The following estimated fully burdened hourly rates (salary and benefits) illustrate the potential cost to the City when personnel are required to participate in meetings, preparation, reporting, coordination, and follow-up activities associated with this item:

Position Estimated Hourly Cost
City Administrator $110.14
Administrative Assistant $70.49
Finance Director $76.37

Position Estimated Hourly Cost
Finance Manager $84.83
Accounts Payable Staff $56.69
Finance Clerk $52.41
Consultants:

In addition to staff time, the proposed action may require participation and support from consultants and professional service providers. Requests for additional meetings, reviews, presentations, or responses to advisory input may generate billable time outside the base scope of services and could result in additional invoices to the City.

The following estimated hourly billing rates illustrate the potential cost exposure:

These costs would be incurred only to the extent additional coordination, review, or revisions are requested beyond the adopted project scope. Increased involvement of advisory bodies may therefore increase overall project costs depending on meeting frequency and requested level of detail.

A committee exempt from the Brown Act, composed solely of two Council members, would substantially reduce these fiscal and administrative impacts.

CONCLUSION:

While staff does not believe an oversight committee is necessary to successfully manage the Royal Theatre project, staff recognizes the Council’s interest in advisory input and transparency. Should the Council wish to proceed, staff recommends a temporary advisory committee composed of two Council members, which would be exempt from the Brown Act and minimize staff and fiscal impacts.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Resolution No. 2026-04

2. Committee Interest Letters
Service Estimated Hourly Cost
Architectural & Engineering (A/E) $195
Legal Counsel $185
Construction Management $150
Project Management $75
*Additional use of consultants could result in contract addendum

RESOLUTION NO. 2026-04

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GUADALUPE

ESTABLISHING A ROYAL THEATRE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the Royal Theatre project is a significant community investment intended to preserve a historic asset, revitalize downtown, and expand cultural and economic opportunities within the City of Guadalupe; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has expressed interest in establishing advisory oversight to enhance transparency and community engagement related to the Royal Theatre project and associated capital campaign; and
WHEREAS, the oversight committee established by the City Council would serve in an advisory capacity only and would not possess decision-making authority, with final authority remaining with the City Council and City staff; and
WHEREAS, the proposed Royal Theatre Oversight Committee would be considered a temporary advisory committee and would be disbanded upon completion of the Royal Theater Project as determined by the City Council; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Guadalupe as follows:

SECTION 1. The City Council hereby determines that the Royal Theatre Oversight Committee is hereby established and pursuant to this Resolution shall serve in an advisory capacity only and shall have no authority to direct City staff, approve expenditures, enter into contracts, or manage the project.

SECTION 2. The Oversight Committee is a temporary committee that shall be disbanded upon completion of the Royal Theater Project, as determined by the City Council.

SECTION 3. City staff is authorized and directed to provide administrative support to the committee, subject to available resources and consistent with the advisory nature of the committee.

SECTION 4. The City Clerk is hereby authorized to make minor changes herein to address clerical errors, so long as substantial conformance of the intent of this document is maintained. In doing so, the City Clerk shall consult with the City Administrator and City Attorney concerning any changes deemed necessary.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting on the 24th day of February 2026 by the following vote:

ATTACHMENT 1

MOTION:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAINED:

I, Judy Wilson, City Clerk of the City of Guadalupe DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Resolution, being Resolution No. 2026-04, has been duly signed by the Mayor and attested by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of the City Council, held February 24, 2026, and that same was approved and adopted.

ATTEST:
_____________________________________ ____________________________________ Judy Wilson, City Clerk Ariston Julian, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
_____________________________________
Philip F. Sinco, City Attorney
11/04/2025
RE: Guadalupe Royal Theater Oversight Committee
To Whom it May Concern,
I would like to submit my application for a position on the oversight committee for the Guadalupe Royal Theater rehabilitation. I have been a resident of Guadalupe since 2020. I have found Guadalupe to be a wonderful town. There is a lot of history plainly seen on the architecture of the buildings, giving Guadalupe character not found in other towns. The residents have been friendly and welcoming, and my family and I have had a great 5 years.

For the last 15 years I’ve worked in the electrical wholesale industry for Consolidated Electrical Distributors; 8 of those years have been in management. I took over management of one of our Santa Maria branches, California Electrical Supply, in 2020. My work in the electrical wholesale industry has mainly been servicing the commercial construction market. I regularly review building plans and work with customers to select/specify lighting fixtures and controls as well as correctly size gear for various applications.

Throughout my adult life, I’ve had many opportunities to serve in the various communities in which I’ve lived, whether it be in a defined role, or through various one time service projects. I’ve coached youth football, organized and carried out youth triathlons, and held leadership roles in my church. I view service on this committee as an opportunity to give back to the Guadalupe community. I appreciate your consideration and look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Andrew Brown
ATTACHMENT 2
From: Todd Bodem
To: Juana Escobar
Subject: FW: Royal Theater Oversight Committee - Letter of Interest Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:36:59 PM
Todd Bodem
City Administrator
City of Guadalupe
805-356-3892
From: Todd Bodem
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 3:00 PM
To: Mira Beyeler <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: Royal Theater Oversight Committee - Letter of Interest Hi Mira,
Received, thank you!
Todd Bodem
City Administrator
City of Guadalupe
805-356-3892
From: Mira Beyeler <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 2:59 PM
To: Todd Bodem <[email protected]>
Subject: Royal Theater Oversight Committee - Letter of Interest Hello Todd,
I am writing to express my interest in serving on the Royal Theater Oversight Committee. I have been a long time supporter of the success of this project and the overall revitalization of Downtown Guadalupe and am excited to see this project come to fruition while believing strongly that an oversight committee will play a key role in seeing this project through successful completion.

Since early 2020 I have been involved in the various steps leading to this point in the project's timeline including direct involvement with the Architect, the project manager and have continued to stay informed and involved with the various parties. I feel as knowledgeable about this project as has been allowed as a member of the public and look forward to gaining more insight into the project's specifics and needs should I sit on the Oversight Committee.

As a Board member of the Guadalupe Visual and Performing Arts, our organization has worked closely with other Guadalupe organizations and key community members involved in the Cultural and Arts sector of the City and larger Santa Maria Valley and Santa Barbara County communities. My experience in event planning, community organizing, strategic planning and financial oversight would allow me to contribute to the committee's role in providing the City with additional support to ensure the project's ultimate success and sustainability - as well as increasing direct communication and participation from local community members.

I feel confident that my commitment to this project and to Guadalupe as a whole will be a valuable asset to the Oversight Committee - It has been a real labor of love being committed to the renovation of the Royal Theater and seeing it become the lighthouse of Downtown Guadalupe is the ultimate goal. Thank you for the consideration and in the words of Mayor Julian - "Onwards and Upwards!"
Best Regards,
From: Todd Bodem
To: Juana Escobar
Subject: FW: Royal Theatre
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025 12:40:15 PM
Todd Bodem
City Administrator
City of Guadalupe
805-356-3892
From: Monica Ramos-Ramirez <[email protected]> Sent: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 5:17 PM
To: Todd Bodem <[email protected]>
Subject: Royal Theatre
Hi Todd,
Please forgive the tardiness in this email. My husband and I are both interested in serving on this committee.

Monica Ramos-Ramírez (
Alonso Ramirez
Thank you. We look forward to hearing from you.

In service and in gratitude,
Monica
Pasadera Resident
4th year transplants from LA
(San Fernando Valley and Echo Park)
From: David Trujillo
To: Juana Escobar
Subject: FW: Guadalupe Theatre Oversight Board
Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2025 10:56:03 AM
The last one
-----Original Message-----
From: Tish Harris <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, November 14, 2025 3:02 PM
To: David Trujillo <[email protected]>
Subject: Guadalupe Theatre Oversight Board
Good Afternoon Mr. Trujillo,
Deborah Sykes had mentioned that I might send a letter of interest regarding the Oversight Board for the Guadalupe Theatre Fundraising Effort.

While I might be able to contribute to the effort I’m at a bit of a loss to express interest with so little background.

I’m also cautious about overextending myself as I really do enjoy my retirement.

My professional experience involved some grant writing for Public Health Ventures and not for a Capital Campaign and was a decade ago.

I’m hoping to be transparent to support your effort in building a strong team.

Please feel free to telephone me if I can help.

Kind Regards,
Patricia “Tish” Harris
From: Todd Bodem
To: Whitney Furness
Cc: Juana Escobar
Subject: RE: Letter of Interest - Royal Theater Project Oversight Committee Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 4:07:09 PM
Hi Whitney,
I acknowledge receipt of your letter of interest in the Royal Theater Oversight Committee.

Best regards,
Todd Bodem
City Administrator
City of Guadalupe
805-356-3892
From: Whitney Furness <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2025 3:56 PM
To: Todd Bodem <[email protected]>
Subject: Letter of Interest - Royal Theater Project Oversight Committee I am writing to express my intent to join the Royal Theater Project Oversight Committee.

The revitalization of the Royal Theater is an important endeavor for our community, and I believe that with greater transparency, detailed financial oversight, and improved coordination, the project can achieve its full potential.

My goal in joining the committee is to help ensure that project communications are open and accessible, that financial information is presented clearly and responsibly, and that decision-making processes are well-documented and collaborative. I am eager to contribute my time and perspective toward helping the committee operate smoothly and efficiently as it moves forward.

Thank you for considering me. I would welcome the opportunity to discuss how my involvement could support the committee’s objectives and the successful completion of this important project.

Whitney Furness
Council Member | City of Guadalupe