Local Adoption of the
2022 California Fire
Code
Janice Van Mullem, Fire Marshal
October 18, 2022
Table of Contents
• Code Adoption Process
• HB Amendments
• Implementation Plan
• Recommendation
Code Adoption Process
• Every 3 years the State publishes a new set of
building codes
• CA Building Standards Code (T24) governs
construction of all buildings in the state
• Every city in CA is mandated to adopt the State codes • Each city may amend the Code to address local
conditions
Huntington Beach
Municipal Code
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Huntington Beach
Municipal Code
Title 17.56
Huntington Beach
Fire Code
HB Amendments
• Remove unused and outdated amendments
• Add new amendments sparingly
• Keep the ones that work for HB
• Apparatus requirements
• Methane gas requirements
• Special parade requirements
• Align with surrounding cities
• Most amendments “carry over” with no changes from
last code cycle
Implementation Plan
• New Construction – January 1, 2023
• Outreach to existing occupancies impacted
• Update inspection checklists
• Information/Illustrative handouts
• Site Safety Plan requirements for construction sites
• New Fire Watch procedures
• Update City website
Recommendation
• Adopt the proposed ordinance to repeal the current
Huntington Beach Municipal Code Chapter 17.56
and replace it according to the legislative draft
Questions?