Agenda packet — La Palma City Council, October 7, 2025 (part 2 of 3)

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Section 3109.4.4.2 is modified by deleting the first paragraph in its entirety and a new paragraph is substituted to read as follows:
3109.4.4.2 Construction permit; safety features required. Commencing January 1, 1998, except as provided in section 3109.4.4.5, whenever a construction permit is issued for construction of a new private pool at a residence, it shall have an enclosure complying with 3109.4.4.3 and, it shall be equipped with at least one of the following safety features:

A new Subsection 3109.6 is hereby added to section 3109 of California Building Code to read as follows:
3109.6 Sound Attenuation. Filters, heating systems, and pumps installed to serve pool, spa, hot tub, waterfall, or any body of water, shall be enclosed and soundproofed. An acoustical report prepared by a licensed or approved acoustical professional can be used to substitute for sound wall enclosures as long as the report demonstrates the compliance of the requirements specified in section 44-267 of the La Palma City Code." Chapter 35 Referenced Standards is hereby adopted and revised as follows:

NFPA 13, 2019 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.8.3 is hereby revised as follows:

6.8.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 ½" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 ½" inlets shall be provided.

Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:

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

7. Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.7

8. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5

9. Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers

10. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems

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Section 8.17.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

8.17.1.1.1 Residential Waterflow Alarms. A local water-flow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system, where provided. Group R occupancies not requiring a fire alarm system by the California Fire Code shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit.

Interior alarm devices shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is greater, throughout all living spaces within each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. When not connected to a fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over-current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.

Section 11.1.1.2 is hereby added as follows:

11.1.1.2 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy.

Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the Fire Code Official:
4) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
5) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
6) Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water-flow test form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or an approved third party licensed in the State of California.

Section 23.2.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

Section 23.2.1.1 Where a waterflow test is used for the purposes of system design, the test shall be conducted no more than 6 months prior to working plan submittal unless otherwise approved by the authority having jurisdiction.

NFPA 13R 2019 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to and Including Four Stories in Height is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.16.1 is hereby revised as follows:

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6.16.1 A local water-flow alarm shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be connected to the building fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system where provided. Group R occupancies containing less than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in the California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Interior alarm devices shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is greater, throughout all living spaces within each dwelling unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. When not connected to a fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over-current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.

There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm indicating device, listed for outside service and audible from the access roadway that serves that building.

NFPA 13D 2024 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and TwoFamily Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 4.1.3 is hereby added as follows:

4.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers
Section 4.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:

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

Section 4.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows:

4.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property.

Section 4.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

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

Section 4.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows:

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

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary or remote station alarm service.

Section 7.6 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

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7.6 Alarms. Exterior alarm indicating device shall be listed for outside service and audible from the street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of the structure and the location is subject to final approval by the fire code official.

Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide 55 dBA or 15 dBA above ambient, whichever is greater, throughout all living spaces. Sound levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound level but not less than 75 dBA, whichever is greater. Audible devices shall be powered from an uninterruptible circuit (except for over-current protection) serving normally operated appliances in the residence.

Exceptions:

1. When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may be powered through the fire alarm control panel.

2. When smoke detectors specified under CBC section 907.2.11 are used to sound an alarm upon waterflow switch activation.

NFPA 14, 2024 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

7.3.1.1 Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the finished floor. Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor.

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

Section 6.2.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

6.2.1.1 The closest upstream indicating valve to the riser shall be painted OSHA red.

Section 6.2.11 (5) is hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and (7) renumbered:
(5) Control Valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior. (6) Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.

Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

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

Section 10.1.6.3 is hereby added as follows:

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

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings Section 10.3.6.2 is hereby revised as follows:

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

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

Section 10.3.6.3 is hereby added as follows:

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

Section 10.6.3.1 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:

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

10.6.2. Section 10.6.4 is hereby revised as follows:

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

Appendix G Flood Resistant Construction, Appendix I Patio Covers, Appendix J Grading, based on the 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council are added to article III, division 4 of chapter 10 in their entirety. (Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 6, 11-19-2019)
Secs. 10-100—10-126. Reserved.

DIVISION 4. MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 10-127. Adopted.

The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted, in its entirety, as the Mechanical Code of the City of La Palma, as set forth in this division 4, chapter 10.

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(Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 7, 11-19-2019)
Secs. 10-128—10-152. Reserved.

DIVISION 5. PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 10-153. Adopted.

The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials is hereby adopted, in its entirety, as the Plumbing Code of the City of La Palma, together with the amendments, additions, and deletions thereto set forth in this division. (Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 8, 11-19-2019)
DIVISION 6. ELECTRICAL CODE
Sec. 10-177. Adopted.

The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association is hereby adopted, in its entirety, as the Electrical Code of the City of La Palma, together with the amendments, additions, and deletions thereto as set forth in this division 6, chapter 10.
(Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 9, 11-19-2019)
Sec. 10-178. Additions, amendments, and deletions.

The following additions, amendments, and deletions are hereby made to the California Electrical Code adopted by this division:

Article 310.3(B) Conductor Material is amended by the addition of a second paragraph to read as follows:

Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations. Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured.

Article 310 Conductors for General Wiring is amended by the addition of Article 310.3(E) to read as follows:
310.03(E) Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official for proper torque of connections at their termination point.

Article 690.13 Building or Other Structure Supplied by a Photovoltaic System is amended by the addition to read as follows:

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(A)Location. The PV disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either on the outside of a building or structure or inside nearest the point of entrance of the system conductors. A single, visible-open, lockable AC disconnect shall be within 3 feet of meter on the exterior of the building.
(Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 9, 11-19-2019)
DIVISION 7. RESIDENTIAL CODE
Sec. 10-210. Adopted.

The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Residential Code is hereby adopted, in its entirety, as the Residential Code of the City of La Palma, together with the amendments, additions, and deletions thereto as set forth in this division 7, chapter 10.
(Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 10, 11-19-2019)
Sec. 10-211. Amendments, additions, and deletions.

The following additions, amendments, and deletions are hereby made to the California Residential Code adopted by this division:

SECTION R105 Permits The following revisions are hereby added to section R105 to read, in its entirety, as follows:

Section R105.2 - Work Exempt from permit. Subsections 1 and 2 of section R105.2 are hereby amended to read, in their entirety, as follows:

1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11m2 ), and provided that such structures must comply with setback and height requirements of the City Zoning Code.

2. Fences not over 6 feet high. Masonry or concrete fences not over 36 inches in height above lowest adjacent grade.

Section R105.2 is hereby amended by adding Subsection 11 to read, in its entirety, as follows:

14. Television and radio receiving and transmitting antennas over 15 feet in height measured from the highest point on the structure on the same lot require a Conditional Use Permit and shall be designed as per standard plans on file in the Building Division of the City of La Palma.

Section R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. Subsection R105.3.2 of section R105 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

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R105.3.2. Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned one hundred eighty (180) days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or permit has been issued; except that the Building Official is authorized to grant one extension of time for an additional period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan check fee.

Section R105.5 Expiration. Subsection R105.5 of section R105 is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Section R105.5 Expiration. Every Permit issued shall become invalid unless the work authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or after commencement of work if more than 180 days pass between inspections or abandoned. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for a period not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated that:

1. No changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work; and

2. Such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one (1) year; and

3. A reendorsement of the compliance of the plans with the applicable regulations, by the Building Official, shall be obtained.

Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) days upon written request by the permittee showing that circumstances beyond the control of the permittee have prevented action from being taken. No permit shall be extended more than once.

Section R105.10 Maintenance of property during construction. A new Subsection R105.10 is hereby added to section R105 to read in its entirety as follows:

R105.10. During construction, all property shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and well-kept manner. All lumber and building materials shall be neatly piled or stacked in a safe manner and stored in the rear yard of the residential property or inside the building construction perimeter, except that building materials may be stored in a front yard for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days. A waiver of this requirement may be obtained from the Building Official or their designated representative if the construction is screened from view from adjacent occupied or public property with fencing materials approved by city zoning and building regulations.

Section R106.3 - Examination of documents. Subsection R106.3 of section R106 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:

R106.3 Examination of documents. When submittal documents are required by section R106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fees are separate fees from the permit fees specified in section R108.2

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and are in addition to the permit fees. Said plan review fee shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution. The initial plan review fee is for one complete review and one re-check review.

Reviews beyond the initial and the re-check shall require addition fees as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution.

Section R106.5 - Retention of construction documents. Subsection R106.5 of section R106 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:

R106.5 Retention of construction documents. The approved plans, permit application, and inspection card, and other construction documents required by the Building Official shall be imaged after the final inspection and will be a permanent record in the City. The applicant shall pay the cost of imaging at the time of permit. Said imaging fee shall be as set forth in the City Council Fee Resolution.

Section R108.3 - Building permit valuations. Subsection R108.3 of section R108 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:

R108.3. Building permit valuation. The Building Official shall make the determination of value or valuation under any provisions of this code. The valuation shall be determined by using rational methods established by the Building Official that reasonably establish the construction value or the contract price of the actual construction cost. The value of work to be used in computing the Building Permit and Building Plan Review fees shall be the total value of all construction work for which the permit is issued, as well as all finish work, painting, roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating, air conditioning, elevators, fire extinguishing systems, and any other permanent equipment.

Section R108.5 - Refunds. Section 108.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:

R108.5 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was erroneously paid or collected.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this code.

The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any plan reviewing is done.

The Building Official shall not authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of payment. No refund will be made for less than $25.00. Permit and plan check fees will be refunded in their entirety then collected in error.

Section 109.4 Work Commencing before permit issuance is hereby amended to add a paragraph that reads as follows:

For the work commencing before the permit issuance, the penalty fee, in addition to the normal permit fee, will be twice amount of the permit fee to be collected at the time of permit issuance.

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Section R109.5 - Reinspections. A new Subsection R109.5 is hereby added to section R109 to read in its entirety as follows:

R109.5 Reinspections. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for are not made.

This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or reinspection.

Reinspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise made available on the work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefore in writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the re-inspection fee as established by the City Council Fee Resolution.

In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been paid.

Section R110.3 - Temporary occupancy. Subsection R110.4 of section R110 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph that reads as follows:

R110.3 Temporary occupancy. The application fee for such Temporary Certificate of Occupancy shall be as established by the City Council Fee Resolution. The Temporary Certificate of Occupancy may be subject to such conditions as deemed necessary by the Building Official.

The Temporary Certificate of Occupancy expires 30 days after issuance and may be renewed for additional 30-day periods upon providing acceptable justification, the payment of a new application fee for each 30-day period and approval by the Building Official. The violation or failure of any such condition imposed shall be grounds for revocation of such Temporary Certificate of Occupancy.

Section R112.1 is amended to read as follows:
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The Board of Appeals shall consist of five members, composed of the mayor and the other members of the City Council. Said members shall hold their respective membership on said board of appeals by reason of, and concurrently with their terms of service as Council members and shall cease to be such members upon their ceasing to be Council members. The building official shall be the secretary of the board. The Board may adopt reasonable rules and regulations for conducting its investigations and shall render all its decisions and findings on contested matters in writing to the building official, with duplicative copy thereof to any appellant or contestant affected by any such decision of finding.

Three members of the Board shall constitute a quorum. The mayor shall be the presiding officer of the board. Meetings shall be conducted in accordance with the Brown Act.

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The Board shall have the right, subject to such limits as the City Council may prescribe by resolution, to employ at the cost and expense of the City, such qualified individuals as the board, in its discretion, may deem reasonably necessary in order to assist it in its investigations and making its findings and decisions.

Section R112.3 is deleted in its entirety without replacement.

Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:

Section 202 Definitions is hereby revised by adding "OCFA" and "Spark Arrester" as follows:

OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.

SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:

1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code section 38366.

2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code chapter

28. Chapter 3 Building Planning is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments and additions:

Table R301.2 is revised to read as follows:

TABLE R301.2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO

DAMAGE FROM
Gro
und
sno
w
load
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cial
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d
regi
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debris
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mic
desi
gn
cate
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Weath
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st
line
dep
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barrier
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Air
free
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tem
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95 No No No D2 or
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Negligi
ble
12-
24”
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Hea
vy
No Yes/
No
0 60

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MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n

ELEVATIO
N
LATITU
DE
WINTE
R
HEATIN
G
SUMMER

COOLING

ALTITUDE

CORRECTI
ON
FACTOR
INDOOR
DESIGN

TEMPERAT
URE
DESIGN

TEMPURAT
URE

COOLING
HEAT

TEMPERAT
URE

DIFFERENC
E
305 34 37 91 70 75

COOLING

TEMURAT
URE

DIFFEREN
CE
WIND
VELOCI
TY
HEATIN
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WIND
VELOCI
TY
COOLIN
G

COINCIDE
NT WET
BULB
DAILY
RANGE
WINTER

HUMIDITY
SUMMER

HUMIDITY
7 69 27 7 (50% RH)
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s. a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652. b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R30l.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e. The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 971/2-percent

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values for winter from Appendix D of the California Plumbing Code. Deviations from the Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The City of ___________________ does not have any Flood Hazards Zones. (OR, if yes) See City's FIRM maps for Flood Hazard Locations.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the l00-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrnl. j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(4)A, where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.

m. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2.1, the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table. n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2 (6).

TABLE R301.2 (1) is revised to read:

TABLE R301.2(1)

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO

DAMAGE FROM

GROUNDSNOWLOAD
Speedd(mph)Topographiceffects SpecialWindRegion WindBorneDebrisZone SEISMIC DESIGNCATEGORYf
WeatheringaFrostlineDepthb Termite
c
WINTERDESIGNTEMPeICE BARRIERUNDERLAYMENTREQUIREDh FLOODHAZARDSgAIRFREEZINGINDEXiMEANANNUALTEMPj Zer
o
85 No No No D2or
E
Negli
gible
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a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R30l.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on a sitespecific basis in accordance with section R301.2.1.4. e. The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 971/2- percent values for winter from Appendix D of the California Plumbing Code. Deviations from the Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the building official. f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from section R301.2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates of all currently effective FIRMs and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. h. In accordance with sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the l00-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrnl.
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
k. In accordance with section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.

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l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(4)A, where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.
m. In accordance with section R301.2.1.2.1, the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.

Section R302.15.11 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:

R302.15.11 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for new Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program." Section R309.3.1.2 Fire sprinkler attached garages, and carports with habitable space above is hereby amended by modifying the exception to read as follows:

Exception:no.5: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing carports and/or garages that do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code section 903.2.8 as amended.

Section R309.1. Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems is hereby amended by modifying the exception to read as follows:

Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code section 903.2.8 as amended.

Section R309.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems is hereby amended by modifying the exception to read as follows:

3. Existing R-3 Buildings: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one-and two-family dwellings throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
a. When the floor area of alterations or additions within any two-year period exceeds 50 percent of gross floor area of the existing structure and the building gross floor area exceeds 5,500 square feet; or:
b. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building. Section R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure is hereby revised to read as follows: Section R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure. Determination of the required size for water distribution piping

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shall be in accordance with the following procedure and California Fire Code section 903.3.5.3.

Section R308.1 Address identification is hereby revised to read as follows:

R308.1 Site Address. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than four inches in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inch. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

Section R337.1.3 Application is hereby revised to read as follows:

R337.1.3 Application. New buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or any Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed after the application date, and additions to and remodel of buildings constructed before 2012 located in areas currently designated as such, shall comply with the provisions of this chapter. The provisions shall also apply to additions, remodels, and accessory structures located within 100 feet of a fuel modification zone, vegetation management area, or similar area containing hazardous combustible vegetation, regardless of whether the property is currently located in a designated Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface Area, when materials and/or construction methods for exterior wildfire exposure were previously required at the property by the Building or Fire Code Official.

Exceptions:

1. Buildings of an accessory character classified as a Group U occupancy and not exceeding 120 square feet in floor area, when located at least 30 feet from an applicable building.

2. Buildings of an accessory character classified as a Group U occupancy of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.

3. Buildings classified as a Group U Agricultural Building, as defined in section 202 of this code (see also Appendix C - Group U Agricultural Buildings), when located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.

Section R337.1.6 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:

R337.1.6 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in a Wildfire Risk Area shall comply with the following:

1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to or concurrently with the approval of any tentative map.

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2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.

3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel Modification Section of OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."

3.1. The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of the fuel modification in perpetuity.

4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code official.

5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code.

Section R403.1.3 is modified by deleting the exception for masonry stem walls:

In Seismic Design Categories D 0, D 1 and D 2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted.

Section R405.1 shall be modified to read as follows:
…at least one sieve size larger than the tile joint opening or perforation and covered with not less than 6 inches (152 mm) of the same material.

Section R902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:
b) Section R902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:

R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.

Exceptions:

1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.

2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks.

R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section. Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.

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Exceptions:

1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.

2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks.

Section R902.1.2 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:

R902.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.

Section R902.1.3 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:

R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.

Section R902.2, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A or B treated wood roofs as follows:

R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on Class A or B roofs.

Chapter 10 Chimneys and Fireplaces is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section R1001.13 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices is hereby added as follows:

Section R1001.13.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:

R1001.13.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric

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column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester in accordance with section R1003.9.2.

Section R1001.13.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefiedpetroleum gas is hereby added as follows:

R1001.13.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas.

Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with section R1001. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks. The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 15 feet of combustible structures, unless within a permanent or portable fireplace.

Section R1001.13.3 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefiedpetroleum gas is hereby added as follows:

R1001.13.3 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone. Wood and other solid fuel burning fires in devices other than permanent fireplaces are not allowed within Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or FHSZ, unless determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.

R1001.14 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices shall comply with this section.

Exception:

Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking Chapter 44 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

NFPA 13, 201916 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.7.3 is hereby revised to read as follows:

6.7.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½" inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½" inlets shall be provided.

Section 8.3.3.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:

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

1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.8

2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5

3. Quick response CMSA sprinklers

4. ESFR sprinklers

5. Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers

6. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 11.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

11.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve "G". Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent use or occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new use or occupancy.

Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the fire code official:
1) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;
2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3) Utilize the OCFA water-flow test form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or an approved third party licensed in the State of California.

NFPA 13D 2024 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and TwoFamily Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised to read as follows:

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7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.

Appendix O Vehicular Gates is adopted with only the section indicated below:

SECTION AO103.3 Vehicular gates or other barriers across required fire apparatus access roads is hereby added as follows:

AO103.3 Vehicular gates or other barriers across required fire apparatus access roads.

The installation of gates or other barriers across a required fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Gates or barriers shall be in accordance with Orange County Fire Authority Guideline B-09 "Fire Master Plans for Commercial and Residential Development".

Appendix V Swimming Pools is added to article III, division 7 of chapter 10 in its amended and adopted in its entirety.

Appendix V California swimming pool safety act (statewide). of the California Building Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
115922 (a) Except as provided in section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa, at a private, single-family home the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with item #1. And at least one additional of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:

1. An enclosure that meets the requirements of section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home. Any walls of the singlefamily structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have door openings equipped with protection as required in item #4 or #5.

Any such door protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature.

2. Removable mesh pool fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device. The mesh fencing setback shall be not less than 20 inches from the water's edge.

3. An approved safety pool cover, as defined in subdivision (d) of section 115921.

4. Exit alarms on the private single-family home's doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa. The exit alarm may cause either an alarm noise or a verbal warning, such as repeating notification that "the door to the pool is open".

5. A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches (1372mm) above the floor on the private single-family home's doors providing direct access to the pool or spa.

6. An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. These pool alarms shall meet and be independently certified to the ASTM Standard F2208 "Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms" which includes surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser and infrared type alarms. A swimming protection alarm

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feature designed for individual use, including an alarm attached to a child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water, is not a qualifying drowning safety prevention feature.

7. Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the features set forth above and have been independently verified by an approved testing laboratory as meeting standards for those devices established by the ASTM or the American Society of Testing Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Prior to the issuance of any final approval for the completion of permitted construction or remodeling work, the local building code official shall inspect the drowning safety prevention devices required by this act and if no violations are found, shall give final approval. (Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 10, 11-19-2019)
Secs. 10-212—10-230. Reserved.

DIVISION 8. ENERGY CODE
Sec. 10-231. Adopted.

The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted, in its entirety, as the Energy Code of the City of La Palma, as set forth in this division 8, chapter 10. (Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 11, 11-19-2019)
Secs. 10-232—10-255. Reserved.

DIVISION 9. CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sec. 10-256. Adopted.

The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted in its entirety as the Green Building Standards Code for the City of La Palma, together with the amendments, additions, and deletions thereto as set forth in this division 9, chapter 10. (Ord. No. 2019-03, § 12, 11-19-2019)
Secs. 10-257—10-277. Reserved.

DIVISION 10. REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE
Sec. 10-278. Adopted.

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The California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted, in its entirety, as the Referenced Standards Code of the City of La Palma, as set forth in this division 10, chapter 10.
(Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 12, 11-19-2019)
Secs. 10-279—10-304. Reserved.

DIVISION 11. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 10-305. Adopted.

The International Property Maintenance Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted, in its entirety, as the Reference Standards Code of the City of La Palma, as set forth in this division 11, chapter 10.
(Ord. No. 2019-03 , § 13, 11-19-2019)
Secs. 10-306—10-328. Reserved.

DIVISION 12. AMENDMENT TO THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE Table R301.2 is revised to read as follows:

TABLE R301.2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO

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MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n

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g. The City of ___________________ does not have any Flood Hazards Zones. (OR, if yes) See City's FIRM maps for Flood Hazard Locations.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the l00-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrnl. j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(4)A, where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.

Section R902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:

Exceptions:

1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and exposed concrete roof deck.

2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets, metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on noncombustible decks.

Section R902.1.2 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:

Section R902.2, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A or B treated wood

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roofs as follows:

Appendix CI of the swimming Pool Safety Act, amend section 115992 (a) as follows:

Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with item #1 below AND at least one additional following seven drowning prevention features:

Appendix CI, amend section 115922 (a) (1) as follows:

An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool and spa from the private single-family home. Any walls of the residential structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have door openings equipped with protection as required in Section 115922 (a) (4) or (5). Any such door protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature requirement.

DIVISION 13 WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Sec.13-
The Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition is hereby adopted, in its entirety as the Referenced Standards Code of the city of La Palma as set forth in this division 13, Chapter 10

Chapter 6 of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

Section 602.4 Fuel modification plans are hereby added as follows:

602.4 Fuel modification plans, Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a wildfire risk area. Plans shall meet the criteria set forth in OCFA Guidance C-05 “Vegetation Management GuidelineTechnical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
Appendices
Appendix A is not adopted.

Appendix B is not adopted.

Appendix C is not adopted.

Appendix D is not adopted.

Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix F is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Appendix G is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Appendix H is not adopted.

Appendix I is not adopted.

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SECTION 3: The City Council finds and determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) [14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3)] which sets forth the rule that "CEQA" applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

SECTION 4: Severability. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid by a final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions of this Ordinance be declared invalid.

SECTION 5. All Actions Regularly Taken. All required proceedings and considerations precedent to the adoption of this Ordinance have been regularly taken in accordance with applicable law.

SECTION 6: Effectiveness, Publication. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the manner provided by law and in accordance with procedures normally taken.

APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La Palma at a regular meeting held on the 4th day of November, 2025.
_______________________________
Mark I. Waldman
Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________
Norma I. Alle, MMC
City Clerk/Executive Assistant

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.

CITY OF LA PALMA )
I, NORMA ALLEY, City Clerk of the City of La Palma, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 4th day of November, 2025, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:

AYES:

NOES:
_____________________________________

NORMA ALLEY, MMC
City Clerk/Executive Assistant

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Agenda Item No. 9 October 7, 2025 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 9
MEETING DATE: October 7, 2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Trang Huynh, P.E., Building Official
Belinda Deines, Community Development & Public Works
Director
AGENDA TITLE: Introduction of an Ordinance and Resolution to Adopt the 2025 Fire Code Update
RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council take the following actions:

1. Open Public Hearing

2. Receive Staff Report

3. Council Comments and Questions

4. Receive Public Input

5. Close the Public Hearing

6. Introduce an Ordinance repealing Article II of Chapter 16 of the City of La Palma Municipal Code, and adding thereto a new Article II of Chapter 16 adopting by reference the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code with appendices and amendments thereto

7. Introduce a Resolution setting forth findings with respect to local climatic, topographic and geographic conditions within the City of La Palma to allow certain modifications and changes to the California Fire Code; and,

8. Set a meeting date for November 4, 2025, to adopt the Ordinance and Resolution.

California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exempt pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) [14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3)]
SUMMARY:

The State of California amends and adopts a model fire code every three years (Triennial Code Adoption Cycle). The 2025 California Fire Code (CFC), referred to as Title 24 Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, will formally take effect on January 6, 2026. The City adopts the CFC with any amendments necessary for local conditions before the end of the year in order for the amendments to be effective.

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BACKGROUND:

The proposed Ordinance adopts the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, with certain amendments, additions, and deletions. The CFC sets the minimum fire code requirements for fire and life-safety issues statewide. Any city, county, or fire protection district may establish more restrictive standards than those contained in the California Fire Code, or make changes and amendments if the amendments are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has recommended amendments to the CFC based on local conditions for the greater Orange County area. For the most part, the changes to the 2025 CFC are a carryover of amendments and updates made to the previously adopted 2022 code.

The City Council must first adopt the Resolution of findings for local conditions before taking action on the Ordinance, which contains amendments to the CFC. A Resolution setting forth findings for modifications and changes to the CFC because of local conditions is provided as Attachment 1.

ANALYSIS:

The California State Fire Code (CFC) is based on the International Fire Code published by the International Code Council (ICC). The State Fire Marshal which produces the CFC is required by California law to keep the CFC current with the International Fire Code, which is republished with updates every three years. The State Fire Marshal sets the minimum standard and California law allows local jurisdictions to amend the code based on local geographic, topographic or climatic conditions.

The proposed local code amendments for the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code adoption are recommendations from the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) to clarify the code and identify areas of potential conflict / overlap with other State fire and life safety requirements. OCFA’s amendments are incorporated into the body of the proposed Ordinance, provided as EXHIBIT A to Attachment 1.

Most of the Fire Code amendments during this time are the ones transferred over from the previous code adoption cycle. Some other amendments reflect the adapted information of the revised Code section numbers due to the new code book and additional clarifications of the code requirements.

ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:

Pursuant to Section 15061(b) (3) [14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3)] of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this project is categorically exempt from CEQA Review. The adoption of the proposed Ordinance is not a “project” that is subject to CEQA review because it will not result in direct physical change in the environment, or a reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment.

NOTIFICATION:

For Uniform Code Adoption, a first reading is followed by a City Council action to set the Public Hearing pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.3. Government Code Section 50022.6 requires that certified copies of the uniform codes be maintained in the City Clerk’s office for at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing and be available for public review; and, they should remain on file with the City Clerk for so long thereafter as the codes are in effect. Note that, after the Ordinance is adopted, the City Clerk may transfer to the “office of the chief enforcement officer” (i.e., the Chief Building Official) the responsibility to keep a copy of the Uniform Codes available for public inspection.

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CONCLUSION:

Adoption of the proposed Ordinance incorporating the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code will keep the City of La Palma in compliance with State law while allowing the City to properly address special local conditions. City staff will follow up adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code with a zone text amendment ordinance addressing California Fire Code Section 501.1 / OCFA Guideline B-01 in the development standards for residential single-family homes in the Municipal Code.

FISCAL IMPACT:

None.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. Draft Ordinance to Adopt 2025 Fire Code

2. Draft Resolution with Findings to Adopt 2025 Fire Code

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EXHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PALMA, CALIFORNIA REPEALING ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 16 OF THE CITY OF LA

PALMA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADDING THERETO A NEW ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 16 ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO WHEREAS, the City of La Palma has determined that it is in the City’s best interest to adopt updated provisions of the Fire Code for the City of La Palma; and, WHEREAS, pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17222. the City of La Palma must adopt by reference the 2025 California Fire Code, based on the International Fire Code, 2025 Edition, with errata, published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the State of California pursuant to Title 24 Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations; and, WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes cities to adopt the codes contained in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations with changes and modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, topographic, or geologic conditions; and,
WHEREAS, all of the changes and modifications are substantially equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the City and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.

WHEREAS, the City has conducted a public hearing and introduced this Ordinance on the proposed Fire Code as required by law.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Palma does hereby ordain as follows:

SECTION 1: Article II of Chapter 16 of the City of La Palma Municipal Code is hereby repealed; provided, however, that said repeal shall not apply to or excuse any violation hereof occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance and provided further that the codes as adopted therein by reference and amended by the City of La Palma shall continue to be applicable to construction wherein plans have been submitted for plan check as of the effective date of this Ordinance so long as the initial permit therefore is issued not later than ninety (90) days after the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 2: The 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code based on the International Fire Code, 2021 Edition, with errata, published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the State of California pursuant to Title 24 Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations, shall constitute the Fire Code of the City of La Palma, subject to the amendments and additions as detailed in this Ordinance.

SECTION 3: A new Article II of Chapter 16 of the City of La Palma Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read, in its entirety, as follows:

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“Article II. Fire Code.

Sec. 16.21. References to officials in adopted technical codes.

Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, where reference is made to the duties of certain officials named within the technical codes which are adopted by reference in this chapter, then that designated official of the City or of Orange County, California, who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in said technical code shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar as enforcing the provisions of that technical code are concerned.

Sec. 16.22. Codes Adopted.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided, the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2021 International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council, as amended by this Article shall constitute the Fire Code of the City of La Palma. Where the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the Fire Code, State regulations shall prevail over the Fire Code.

Sec 16-23. Enforcement and inspections.

The California Fire Code and the International Fire Code with amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be operated under the Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority may designate such members of the fire authority as inspectors as shall be necessary from time to time. All fees for services provided for in the Fire Code shall not take effect until a resolution for such fees is adopted by the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66020.

Sec. 16-24. Amendments, Additions, and Deletions to the 2025 California Fire Code.

Chapter 1 General Requirements is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:

Section 110.4 Violation Penalties is hereby revised to read as follows:
110.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Section 110.4.2 Infraction and Misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
110.4.2 Infraction and Misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction. Persons who fail to take

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immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative are guilty of a misdemeanor.

Section 112.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a [SPECIFY OFFENSE] punishable by a fine of not more than [AMOUNT] dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding [NUMBER OF DAYS], or both such fine and imprisonment shall be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Section 112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative are guilty of a misdemeanor.

Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:

Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding “OCFA,” “Sky Lantern,” and “Spark Arrester” as follows:
202 General Definitions
OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, authority having jurisdiction.

SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:

1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.

2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter

28.

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Chapter 3
General Requirements
Chapter 3 General Requirements. Adopt Chapter 3 in its entirety with the exception of Sections 308.1.4, 311.5 through 311.5.5, 318, and 319, and with the following amendments:

Section 304.1.2 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:
304.1.2 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 49. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline—Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program.” Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:

1. when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared

2. when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a public announcement is made
No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.

Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.

Section 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES is hereby revised as follows:

SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE RINGS,

AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Sections 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

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

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

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

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

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

Exceptions:

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

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

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

Exceptions:

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

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

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Section 321 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:
321 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
Section 322 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added as follows:
322 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

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

Section 323 326 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:
323 326 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

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

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

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

Section 324327 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
324327 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:

1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust

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system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition
Section 324.1 327.1 Use of Equipment and Devices Generating Heat, Sparks or Open Flames is hereby added as follows:
324.1 327.1 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames. During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent to any forestor brush-covered land or non-irrigated grass-covered land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:

1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire spread into the wildlands. If 30 foot clearing cannot be achieved, then an alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.

2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than fortysix (46) inches and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.

3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.

4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediate in case of fire.

Section 324.2 327.2 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:
324.2 327.2 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324327 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.

Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Adopt only those sections and subsections adopted by SFM with the following amendment.

Section 407.5 is revised as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall include a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement OCFA’s Chemical Classification Guideline in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.

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Chapter 5
Fire Service Features
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:

SECTION 501.1 Scope is revised as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, with OCFA Guideline B-01, “Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development.” Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises located in State Responsibility Areas, and Local Responsibility Areas designated as Very High Hazard Fire Severity Zone shall also comply with OCFA Guideline B-09a, “Fire Safe Development in State Responsibility Areas, and Local Responsibility Areas designated as Very High Hazard Fire Severity Zone”.

Section 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings is revised as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall comply with the requirements of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Communications and Technology Division, and where the functionality of performance requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this code.

Exceptions:

1. In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to the following:
a. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel and/or expansion.
b. Elevators.
c. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Three stories or less, and
ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story. d. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
ii. Constructed of wood, and
iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking structure.

Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000 square feet or smaller on any single story include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance shall apply only

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to the subterranean areas.

2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio coverage system.

Chapter 6
Building Services and Systems
Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 7
Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM in its entirety without amendments.

Chapter 8
Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings
Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
opt Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:

Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists: in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12.

1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.1921, an automatic fire-extinguishing system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more than two stories in height.

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Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 (3) or 903.2.10.1 of the California Fire Code.

2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet
b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet.
c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area.

Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8 (2).

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

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

2. Existing R-3 Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:

1. When the floor area of alterations within any two-year period exceeds 50 percent of gross floor area of the existing structure and the building gross floor area exceeds 5,500 square feet; or:

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

Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.

Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the fire code official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.

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Design %
75 TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
80 85
90 100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 11
Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those sections and subsections adopted by SFM.

Chapter 12
Energy Systems
Chapter 12 Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 20
Aviation Facilities
Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 21
Dry Cleaning
Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 22
Combustible Dust-Producing Operations
Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

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Chapter 23
Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 24
Flammable Finishes
Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is not adopted.

Chapter 26
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging is not adopted.

Chapter 27
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

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

Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.6.29.

Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned, and approval obtained from the fire code official before transferring wood products to the site.

Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 25 15 feet in height, 150 50 feet in width and 250 100 feet in length.

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Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection, design and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection principles.

2. Factor that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.

3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.

4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the piles shall be established, identified, and maintained.

5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program.

Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and features.

Section 2808.4 Pile Separation is hereby revised as follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by approved fire apparatus access roads a minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.

Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised as follows:
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.

Section 2808.9 Material-handling equipment is hereby revised as follows:
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. All material-handling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrester. Approved material-handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire-fighting operations.

Section 2808.11 Temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.

Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.

Section 2808.12 Water availability is hereby added as follows:
2808.12 Water Availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2-hour duration for pile heights over 6 feet.

If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum 30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within the tank at all times. An approved method shall be provided to maintain the required amount of water within the tank(s).

Section 2808.13 Tipping area is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:

1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.

2. Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.

3. Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20-foot-wide fire access lane.

4. A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be located within 150 feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.

5. All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.

Section 2808.14 Emergency Contact is hereby added as follows:
2808.14 Emergency Contact. The contact information of a responsible person or persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be available to respond to the business in emergency situation.

Section 2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows is hereby added as follows:
2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows, Rows of Piles shall not exceed 500 feet by 500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum 50 foot clear space used for no other purpose.
2808.16 Push-out / Clear area is hereby added as follows:
2808.16 Push-out / Clear area Piles exceeding 20 cubic yards shall be provided with push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained clear at all times to allow for the largest pile to be spread out to a depth of 2 feet in height. Push-out areas shall be located within 250 feet of all edges of any pile and shall be located a

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minimum of 20 feet from any building.

Chapter 29
Manufacture of Organic Coatings
Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 30
Industrial Ovens
Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 31
Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures Chapter 31 Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 32
High-Piled Combustible Storage
Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 33
Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition
Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 34
Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage
Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 35
Welding and Other Hot Work
Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 36
Marinas
Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 37
Combustible Fibers
Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers is adopted in its entirety.

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Chapter 39
Processing and Extraction Facilities
Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 40
Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines
Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines is adopted in its entirety Chapter 48
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations
Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 49
Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas
Chapter 49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment:

Section 4903.3 Fuel Modification Plans is hereby added as follows:
4903.3 Fuel Modification Plans. Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a wildfire risk area. Plans shall meet the criteria set forth in OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” Section 4906.3 Requirements is hereby revised as follows:
4906.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all applicable buildings and structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:

1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.

2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Section 1299 (see guidance for implementation “General Guideline to Create Defensible Space”).

3. California Government Code, Section 51182.

4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Section 3.07.

5. OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” 4908 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in a Wildfire Risk Area shall comply with the following:

1. Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to or concurrently with the approval of any tentative map.

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2. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit.

3. The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel Modification Section of OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”

1.1 The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of the fuel modification in perpetuity.

4. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code official.

5. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code.

Chapter 50
Hazardous Materials – General Provisions
Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials – General Provisions is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments.

Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby revised as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include an HMIS, such as the Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act of 1986 (SARA) Title III, Tier II Report or other approved statement. Orange County Fire Authority’s Chemical Classification Guideline, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.

Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances is hereby added as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property.

Chapter 51
Aerosols
Chapter 51 Aerosols is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 53
Compressed Gases
Chapter 53 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety.

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Chapter 54
Corrosive Materials
Chapter 54 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM.

Chapter 55
Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 56
Explosives and Fireworks
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks is adopted in its entirety as amended by SFM with the following amendments:

Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks display, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired.

Section 5608.3 Application for Permit is hereby added as follows:

Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.

Chapter 57
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids. Adopt Chapter 57, as adopted and amended by SFM and with the following amendment:

Section 5701.1.1 On-Demand Mobile fueling is added as follows:

Section 5701.1.1 Mobile fueling. On-demand mobile fueling of Class I, II, and III liquids into the fuel tanks of vehicles is prohibited.

Chapter 58
Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids. Adopt Chapter 58, with the exception of Section 5809, in its entirety as amended by SFM and with the following amendment:
ection 5801.1 Scope is revised as follows:

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Section 5801.1 Scope. The storage and use of flammable gases and flammable cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter, NFPA 2 and NFPA 55. Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 and cryogenic fluids shall also comply with Chapter 55. Flammable cryogenic fluids shall comply with Section 5806. Hydrogen motor fuel-dispensing stations and repair garages and their associated above-ground hydrogen storage systems shall also be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 23. Mobile fueling of hydrogen-fueled vehicles shall comply with Section 5809. Mobile fueling of gaseous and liquid hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the fuel tanks of vehicles is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Gases used as refrigerants in refrigeration systems (see Section 605).

2. Liquefied petroleum gases and natural gases regulated by Chapter 61.

3. Fuel-gas systems and appliances regulated under the California Mechanical Code and the California Plumbing Code other than gaseous hydrogen systems and appliances.

4. Pyrophoric gases in accordance with Chapter 64.

Chapter 59
Flammable Solids
Chapter 59 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety ..

Chapter 60
Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials
Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 61
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 62
Organic Peroxides
Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 63
Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 64
Pyrophoric Materials
Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety.

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Chapter 65
Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics
Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 66
Unstable (Reactive) Materials
Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 67
Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids
Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety.

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

NFPA 13, 2016 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:

16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided.

Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:

9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quickresponse type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
(1) Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5 (3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers
(4) ESFR sprinklers
(5) Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers

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(6) Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:

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

Section 19.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

19.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 16.2.1.3.2 (d) curve “G”. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent use or occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new use or occupancy.

Section 19.1.4.1 is hereby added as follows:

19.1.4.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the fire code official:

1. Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;

2. Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
NFPA 13D 2016 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Oneand Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service. one of the following methods:
(1) Central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service. (2) Local alarm service that causes the sounding of an audible signal at a constantly attended location.
(3) Valves that are locked open.

NFPA 14, 2016 2025 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety.

7.3.1.1 Hose connections and hose stations shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 ft (0.9 m) or more than 5 ft (1.5 m) above the floor.

NFPA 24, 2016 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and

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Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:

6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.

Exceptions:

1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may be left unpainted.

2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.

Section 6.2.9 is hereby amended as follows:

All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:

1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building (a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve. (2) A wall post indicator valve
(3) An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4 (4) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(5) A nonindicating valve, such as an underground gate valve with an approved roadway box, complete with T-wrench, located not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a nonindicating valve, such as an underground gate valve with an approved roadway box, complete with T wrench, shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the nonindicating valve. (65) Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior (76) Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

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10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

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

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

Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

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

Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:

10.4.3.2 Where approved, private fire service mains supplying systems within the building shall be permitted to extend more than 10 ft. under the building when all of the requirements of 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4 are met. Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.

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Appendices
Appendix A is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix B is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix C is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix D is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix F is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix G is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix H is in its entirety.

Appendix I is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix J is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix K is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix L is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix M is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix N is deleted in its entirety.

Appendix O is deleted in its entirety.”
SECTION 4: The City Council finds and determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b) (3) [14 C.C.R. § 15061(b)(3)] which sets forth the rule that "CEQA" applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA.

SECTION 5: Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this Ordinance is for any reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of La Palma hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsection, sentence clause, phrases or portions be declared valid or unconstitutionally.

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SECTION 6. All Actions Regularly Taken. All required proceedings and considerations precedent to the adoption of this Ordinance have been regularly taken in accordance with applicable law.

SECTION 7: Effectiveness, Publication. The City Clerk is authorized and directed to publish this Ordinance or a summary thereof in the manner provided by law and in accordance with procedures normally taken.

PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of La Palma held on the 4th day of November 2025.

Mark Waldman
ATTEST: Mayor
Norma Alley
City Clerk

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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.

CITY OF LA PALMA )
I, NORMA ALLEY, City Clerk of the City of La Palma, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 4th day of November 2025, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Norma Alley
City Clerk

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RESOLUTION NO. 2025-

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA

PALMA, CALIFORNIA SETTING FORTH FINDINGS FOR
REQUIRED AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025 EDITION OF THE

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE RELATIVE TO LOCAL CLIMATIC,

TOPOGRAPHIC, AND GEOLOGIC CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, Public Resources Code Section 4117 independently authorizes cities to enact local fire protection ordinances which “may be more restrictive than state statutes in order to meet local fire hazard conditions;” and,
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 18941.5 provides that cities retain the police power under the California Constitution to enact more stringent building standards which cities find reasonably necessary due to local conditions; and, WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of La Palma (“City”) shall adopt ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and,
WHEREAS, the State of California has mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 that cities impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Fire Code; and,
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make modifications or changes to the California Fire Code, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions; and, WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the California Fire Code, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions; and,
WHEREAS, the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) has recommended that changes and modifications be made to the 2025 California Fire Code and that said changes and modifications to the 2025 California Fire Code are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property due to local conditions in the City of La Palma, or are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Code and therefore need not be supported by such findings; and,
WHEREAS, said changes have been prepared in a draft Ordinance attached hereto as “EXHIBIT A” and incorporated herein by reference, amending Chapter 16 of the La Palma Municipal Code; and,
WHEREAS, the Community Development Department concurs with the recommended changes and modifications to the California Fire Code and has advised that certain of said changes and modifications to the California Fire Code are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of La Palma and has further advised that the remainder of said changes Resolution No. 2025-

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and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Code or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of La Palma.

WHEREAS, all of the changes and notifications are substantially equivalent to changes or Modifications that were previously filed by the city and were in effect as of September 30,2025.

No new technical amendments are added at this time.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of La Palma hereby resolves as follows:

SECTION 1. Amendments related to life and fire safety contained in the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code as recommended by the Orange County Fire Authority are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions:

I. Climatic Conditions
A. Orange County is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, streetlights and utility poles will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.

B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire Authority’s ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County.

C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features.

D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.

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II. Topographical conditions
A. Natural; slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities with Orange County is built and will continue to build.

With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and with greater constraints in terrain.

B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County.

C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation that places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.

III. Geological Conditions
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of Conservation.

A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants.

State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe.”
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design, accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable.

There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5-minute goal.

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C. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes are in contact with soils.

Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) resources available for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.
2025 California Fire Code
Amendment Findings Legend
CODE

SECTION
TITLE (Clarification) FINDINGS
112.4 Violation penalties Administrative
113.4 Infraction & Misdemeanor Administrative
202 General definitions Administrative
304.1.3 OCFA Vegetation Management I
305.6 Hazardous conditions I & II
305.7 Disposal of rubbish I & II
307 Open burning, recreational fires, fire pits, fire rings, and outdoor fireplaces
Administrative
307.6 Fire Pits, Fire Rings, & Outdoor Fireplaces Administrative 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices I & II
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or LPG
I & II
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited I & II
308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns I & III
324 Fuel modification requirements for new construction I 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways I 326 Unusual circumstances Administrative
327 Use of equipment I
327.1 Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames
I
324.2 Spark arresters I
407.5 Hazardous material inventory statement I & II
501.1 Scope Administrative, I, II & III
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage Administrative 903.2 Where required (Sprinklers) I, II & III
903.2.8 Group R (Sprinklers) I, II & III
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I & II
2801.2 Permit Administrative
2808.2 Storage site Administrative
2808.3 Size of piles I
2808.4 Pile separation I
2808.7 Pile fire protection I
2808.9 Material-handling equipment I

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2808.11 Temperature control I
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control I
2808.11.2 New material temperature control I
2808.12 Water availability for piles I
2808.13 Tipping area I
2808.14 Emergency contact information Administrative
The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance No. 2025- adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code.

SECTION 3. Additional amendments have been made to the administrative provisions of the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, on the recommendation of the Orange County Fire Authority, such amendments are hereby found to be either administrative or procedural in nature and therefore are not required under applicable law to be supported by findings.

SECTION 4. A copy of this Resolution together with the Ordinance adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code and all City amendments thereto shall be filed with the California Building Standards Commission.

SECTION 5. If any provision, clause, word, sentence, or phrase in this Resolution is for any reason held invalid, unconstitutional, or otherwise unlawful, such holding shall not affect the other provisions, clauses, words, sentences, phrases, or applications of the provisions of this Resolution which can be given effect without the unconstitutional, invalid, or unlawful provision, clause, word, sentence, phrase, or application. To this end the provisions of this Resolution are hereby declared to be severable, and the City Council declares that it would have adopted each provision, clause, word, sentence, or phrase of this Resolution irrespective of the fact that any one or more clauses, words, sentences, phrases, or applications thereof be declared unconstitutional, invalid, or otherwise unlawful.

SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage of this Resolution which shall be published and shall take effect as provided by law.

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Resolution No. 2025-

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APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of La Palma at a regular meeting held on the 7th day of October 2025.

Mark I. Waldman
Mayor

ATTEST:

Norma I. Alley, MMC
City Clerk

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Ordinance No. 2025-

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.

CITY OF LA PALMA )
I, NORMA ALLEY, City Clerk of the City of La Palma, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was adopted by the City Council of said City at a regular meeting of said City Council held on the 4th day of November 2025, and that it was so adopted by called vote as follows:

AYES:

NOES:

Norma I. Alley, MMC
City Clerk/Executive Assistant

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Agenda Item No. 10 October 7, 2025 | 1
City of La Palma
Agenda Item No. 10
MEETING DATE: October 7, 2025
TO: City Council
FROM: Interim City Manager
SUBMITTED BY: Joseph Cisneros, Deputy City Manager
AGENDA TITLE: Consideration of Adopting New Fee Schedules RECOMMENDED ACTION:

It is recommended that the City Council take the following action:

1. Open Public Hearing;

2. Receive Staff Report;

3. Receive Public Input;

4. Close Public Hearing;

5. Council Comments and Questions;

6. Adopt a Resolution Approving and Adopting the User Fee Schedule (Attachment 1).

BACKGROUND:

As part of the City Council's Goal #4—"Create and maintain City assets, infrastructure, and neighborhoods to demonstrate municipal pride of ownership"—the City contracted with Revenue & Cost Specialists, LLC (RCS) in November 2024 to complete a User Fee Cost Allocation Plan and a Comprehensive Citywide Fee Study.

The most recent User Fee Cost Allocation Plan and Comprehensive Citywide Fee Study was completed by RCS in 2022, with minor updates adopted during the subsequent annual budget adoption hearings. The last update occurred in July 2024 with the FY24/25 Budget.

In August 2025, the City, in collaboration with RCS, finalized the study. Staff is now presenting the results for the Council’s consideration and recommended adoption.

RCS’s CAP and Fee Study is based on the City of La Palma’s FY 25/26 Adopted Budget, staffing information, and latest fee schedule. Since 2022, there have been many changes in La Palma; differences in the economy, City staffing levels, City procedures, and regulations. These changes have all had an effect on the cost of providing services to the public.

Due to these changes, staff felt it was prudent to hire a consultant to perform a full fee study to accurately capture and reflect the costs to provide services today and to better understand the impact of full cost recovery.

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Some of the types of services for which reasonable fees are allowable are:
• A charge imposed for a specific benefit conferred or privilege granted directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of conferring the benefit or granting the privilege. • A charge imposed for a specific government service or product provided directly to the payor that is not provided to those not charged, and which does not exceed the reasonable costs to the local government of providing the service or product. • A charge imposed for the reasonable regulatory costs to a local government for issuing licenses and permits, performing investigations, inspections, and audits, enforcing agricultural marketing orders, and the administrative enforcement and adjudication thereof.

ANALYSIS:

La Palma’s current fee study began January 2025, with a series of focused meetings going into the details of every user fee. All the data was reviewed multiple times by City staff and the consultant to ensure confidence. This fee study addressed all departments, providing development services, public works, public safety, community services, and administration. This study also produced a Cost Allocation Plan (CAP), which calculated the General Fund overhead costs. Overhead costs provide the vital glue that holds an organization together operationally and provide important coordinating capabilities. They also provide the day-to-day support services and facilities required for the organization to function effectively.

During the process, the City had an opportunity to add new fees for services which the City has already been providing at no charge. The study also recommended removal of fees which are no longer valid, and modifying some user fee structures to improve City services. The comprehensive approach includes a review of City fees and their legal feasibility, a discussion of fee invoicing and collections, and a conversation regarding user fee trends and market demands. (See Attachment 1) Some fees have historically been heavily subsidized by the City. Specifically, youth programs and Community Center facility rentals (e.g. Tiny Tots Program and Community Center Room Rentals). The Council has consistently expressed the desire to keep these fees affordable to the average family, resulting in a benefit to the entire community. Staff has acknowledged Council’s desire by recommending a subsidized percentage of the proposed fees consistent with prior years’ subsidies.

The majority of the development fees proposed reflect and are being recommended at full cost recovery. If the payor that benefits from the development service pays the full cost of that service, then general tax dollars do not need to be used to support that service. Instead, those tax dollars can be used for the benefit of the broader community, and are therefore more equitable. Furthermore, the subsidization of development service fees directly benefits the payor, with the subsidy being borne by the community who receive no direct benefit from the payor’s development. Recovering the full cost of the service also allows the City to deliver the development services more efficiently as it helps to provide the funding for the staffing needs of the department.

Other fees are limited by State law (e.g. Notary Charge, Returned Check, Subpoena, etc.). Those cost recovery fees will remain at a constant level unless they are updated by the State.

The remaining fees, which are neither managed by the State nor fall into the categories already discussed, were adjusted to reflect the actual changes in the costs of providing those services.

The community, as a whole, benefit from General Fund subsidies for certain fees as discussed above,

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and it is not in the best interest of the community to charge full cost recovery in all cases. RCS estimates that by implementing the recommended fees, the City of La Palma would increase cost recovery by approximately $89,800 on an annual basis (see table 1).

Table 1: Estimated New Revenue
If the recommendations are adopted, then a significant amount of added revenues will be available to the City, which would provide taxpayer equity. Most of these new revenues will be from fee increases to replace tax monies used to make up the difference between fees collected and costs incurred in providing the services, which will then be available for those services which can only be funded from taxes.

Thus, additional monies could be made available for police services, infrastructure maintenance, and other City services which are not generally conducive to service charges, thereby achieving much closer equity between benefits and associated payments. If approved, the new fees would become effective January 1, 2026.

NOTIFICATION:

As required by City Code Section 44-518, a Public Hearing notice of this item was posted at three (3) public locations: City Hall, the Library, and Community Center/Central Park. Pursuant to Government Code Section 6062(a) and 66018, a Public Hearing Notice was published at least 14 days before the Hearing in the September 17, 2025, editions of the News Enterprise.

FISCAL IMPACT:

Upon adoption of RCS’s Cost Allocation Plan and User Fee Study report recommendations, the estimated additional annually revenue is $89,800 (see table 1). These estimates assume future activity mirrors past activity levels.

ATTACHMENTS:

1. RCS La Palma Fee Study Report

2. Fee Schedule Comparison

3. Resolution

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APPENDIX A – SUMMARY OF CURRENT AND PROPOSED FEES
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FY 2025-2026

COMPARISON OF CURRENT TO PROPOSED FEE
REF# SERVICE TITLE CURRENT FEE PROPOSED FEE
S-050 BUILDING PLAN CHECK & INSPECTION See City's Detail Fee Schedule No change is suggested at this time.

However, the City should permit the
pass-through of any consultant
annual fee increase.

S-055 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT $175 $200
S-068 PRE-APPLICATION CONFERENCE REVIEW First hour free, every hour after that is $526 per hour. 50% of the total
charge can be applied as a credit on
entitlement fees paid within six
months for the reviewed project.

First hour free, every hour after that
is $620 per hour. 50% of the total
charge can be applied as a credit on
entitlement fees paid within six
months for the reviewed project.

S-070 SHORT TERM RENTAL PMT (INIT./ANN.) $685 $630
S-075 ZONING PLAN CHECK (BASIC) $57 - less than or equal to 15 minutes $114 - greater than 15 minutes
$65 - less than or equal to 15 minutes
$130 - greater than 15 minutes
S-077 ZONING PLAN CHECK (COMPLEX) $342 $520
S-101 ARTIFICAL TURF PERMIT $85 $90
S-102A TEMPORARY USE PERMIT $684 - IniGal
$506 - Renewal
$840 - IniGal
$550 - Renewal
S-102B TEMPORARY USE PERMIT-OTHER Base Fee - $342. The base fee includes the first 90 minutes.

Additional time charged at $228/hr
against an initial deposit as
determined by the City.

Base Fee - $385. The base fee
includes the first 1-1/2 hours of the
PW&CD-Director. Any additional time
of the PW&CD-Director is charged at
$258 against an initial deposit as
determined by the PW&CD-Director.

S-103 ADMIN.REVIEW-OUTDR DISPLAY/SEATING $798 $970
S-104 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - MINOR Base Fee - $3,022. The base fee includes up to 10 hrs. Additional time
charged at $228/hr against an initial
deposit as determined by the City.
(Current Fee for a regular CUP - S105)
$990
S-105 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (CUP) Base Fee - $3,022. The base fee includes up to 10 hrs. Additional time
charged at $228/hr against an initial
deposit as determined by the City.

Base Fee - $3,610. The base fee
includes the first ten (10) hours of the
PW&CD-Director. Any additional time
of the PW&CD-Director is charged at
$258 per hour against an initial
deposit as determined by the PW&CDDirector.

S-107 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AMENDMENT Base Fee - $2,109. The base fee includes up to 6 hrs. Additional time
charged at $228/hr against an initial
deposit as determined by the City.

Base Fee - $2,575. The base fee
includes the first six (6) hours of the
PW&CD-Director. Any additional time
of the PW&CD-Director is charged at
$258 per hour against an initial
deposit as determined by the PW&CDDirector.

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FY 2025-2026

COMPARISON OF CURRENT TO PROPOSED FEE
REF# SERVICE TITLE CURRENT FEE PROPOSED FEE
S-111 MINOR PRECISE PLAN Base Fee - $5,303. The base fee includes up to 20 hrs. Additional time
charged at $228/hr against an initial
deposit as determined by the City.
(Current fee for a regular Precise Plan -
S-112)
$1,465
S-112 PRECISE PLAN (PP) Base Fee - $5,303. The base fee includes up to 20 hrs. Additional time
charged at $228/hr against an initial
deposit as determined by the City.

Base Fee - $5,740. The base fee
includes the first twenty (20) hours of
the PW&CD-Director. Any additional
time of the PW&CD-Director is
charged at $258 per hour against an
initial deposit as determined by the
PW&CD-Director.

S-115 PRECISE PLAN AMENDMENT (PPA) Base Fee - $3,807. The base fee includes up to 15 hrs. Additional time
is charged at $228/hr against an initial
deposit as determined by the City.

Base Fee - $4,320. The base fee
includes the first fifteen (15) hours of
the PW&CD-Director. Any additional
time of the PW&CD-Director is
charged at $258 per hour against an
initial deposit as determined by the
PW&CD-Director.

S-126 APPLICANT APPEAL TO CITY COUNCIL Base Fee - $2,541 plus the actual cost of publishing and noticing. The base
fee includes up to 10 hrs. Additional
time charged at $228/hr against an
initial deposit as determined by the
City.

Base Fee - $2,955 plus the actual cost
of publishing and noticing. The base
fee includes the first ten (10) hours of
the PW&CD-Director. Any additional
time of the PW&CD-Director is
charged at $258 per hour against an
initial deposit as determined by the
PW&CD-Director.

S-128 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION $944 plus a $50 check payable to the County for the filing fee
$65 plus a $50 check payable to the
County for the filing fee
S-129 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT $1,400 $2,955
S-131 INITIAL STUDY/NEG.DEC/MITIG.NEG.DEC Actual Cost + 10% Actual Cost against an initial deposit as determined by the PW&CDDirector.

S-133 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT REVIEW Actual Cost + 10% Actual Cost against an initial deposit as determined by the PW&CDDirector.

S-135 LOT LINE ADJ/LOT SPLIT-MERGE $2,415 plus the actual cost of publishing and noticing.
$3,435 plus the actual cost of
publishing and noticing.

S-137 TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP (TPM) $3,784 plus the actual cost of publishing and noticing.
$5,050 plus the actual cost of
publishing and noticing.

S-141 TENTATIVE TRACT MAP (TTM) $5,205 plus the actual cost of publishing and noticing.
$9,890 plus the actual cost of
publishing and noticing.

S-142 ENTITLEMENT EXTENSION - ADMIN. $2,363 plus the actual cost of publishing and noGcing.
(Current Fee for a regular Entitlement
Extension - S-143)
$515
S-143 ENTITLEMENT EXTENSION $2,363 plus the actual cost of publishing and noticing.
$2,665 plus the actual cost of
publishing and noticing.

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FY 2025-2026

COMPARISON OF CURRENT TO PROPOSED FEE
REF# SERVICE TITLE CURRENT FEE PROPOSED FEE
S-144 FINAL MAP CHECK Base Fee - $1,959 The base fee
includes up to 8 hrs. Additional time
charged at $180 against an initial
deposit as determined by the City.

Base Fee - $2,920 plus the actual cost
of publishing and noticing. The base
fee includes the first eight (8) hours of
the Contract City Engineer. Any
additional time of the Contract City
Engineer is charged at $290 per hour
against an initial depositas
determined by the PW&CD-Director.

S-147 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (GPA) Base Fee - $9,789 plus the actual cost of publishing and noticing. The base
fee includes up to 45 hrs. Additional
time charged at $228 against an initial
deposit as determined by the City.

Base Fee - $12,555 plus the actual
cost of publishing and noticing. The
base fee includes the first forty-five
(45) hours of the PW&CD-Director.

Any additional time of the PW&CDDirector is charged at $258 per hour against an initial deposit as
determined by the PW&CD-Director.

S-152 ZONE CHANGE (ZC) Base Fee - $7,508 plus the actual cost of publishing and noticing. The base
fee includes up to 30 hrs. Additional
time charged at $228/hr against an
initial deposit as determined by the
City.

Base Fee - $8,685 plus the actual cost
of publishing and noticing. The base
fee includes the first thirty (30) hours
of the PW&CD-Director. Any
additional time of the PW&CDDirector is charged at $258 per hour against an initial deposit as
determined by the PW&CD-Director.

S-162 TEMPORARY BANNER/SIGN REVIEW $57 (owned property) $228 (non-owned property)
(Budgeted Revenue is $1,100)
$65 - on owned property
$260 - on non-owned property
S-163 SIGN PLAN REVIEW $456 $515
S-164 MASTER SIGN PLAN (MSP) $4,645 plus an additional $534 for monument signage
$2,665 plus an additional $870 if
there is a monument sign
S-165 NON-RESIDENTIAL REAL ESTATE SIGN $299 $340
S-187 VARIANCE Base Fee - $3,908 plus the actual cost
of publishing and noticing. The base
fee includes up to 15 hrs. Additional
time charged at $228/hr against an
initial deposit as determined by the
City. Additional engineering
consultant charges for Parking
Variance.

Base Fee - $4,520 plus the actual cost
of publishing and noticing. The base
fee includes the first fifteen (15) hours
of the PW&CD-Director. Any
additional time of the PW&CDDirector is charged at $258 per hour against an initial deposit as
determined by the PW&CD-Director.

If the variance is for parking, there is
an additional charge for an
engineering consultant.

S-188 MINOR EXCEPTION $913 $1,035
S-190 COMM.EVENT & SPECIAL PERMIT REVIEW $1,533 $1,715
S-191 NEW BUSINESS PLANNING REVIEW $228 (New)
$114 (Transfer)
$130 - New
$260 - transfer of entitlement
S-192 COMMERCIAL FILMING PERMIT $1,682 $1,895
S-193 TECHNOLOGY SURCHARGE 5% Applied to Building, Planning and Engineering Permit Fees
5% Applied to Building, Planning and
Engineering Permit Fees
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COMPARISON OF CURRENT TO PROPOSED FEE
REF# SERVICE TITLE CURRENT FEE PROPOSED FEE
S-195 GEN'L PLAN+ZONING UPDATE SURCHARGE 10% surcharge on building permits )NOTE: The amortized annual cost of
the City 50% share of an update is
about $50,000 which is used as the
cost for this service.)
5% surcharge on building permits
(Note: The City estimates that the 5%
surcharge will generate about $5,300
this year whereas the amortized cost
is $50,000. City may wish to also
apply the surcharge to Planning and
Engineering permits and/or increase
the percent. In addition, the
surcharge revenue should be held in a
trust account so that any balance is
preserved for future fiscal years when
the cost will incur.)
S-197 NON-RESPONSE/NON-COMPLIANCE $491 $490
S-203 R-O-W ENCROACHMENT-STREET/SIDEWK $740 for the 1st Day plus Actual Cost for inspection after the first day at
$134/hour
$740 for the 1st Day plus Actual Cost
for inspection after the first day at
$135/hour
S-204 R-O-W ENCROACHMENT-DUMPSTER $310 $325
S-205 R-O-W ENCROACHMENT-EXCAVATION $730 for the 1st Day plus Actual Cost for inspection after the first day at
$125/hour
$885 for the 1st Day plus Actual Cost
for inspection after the first day at
$135/hour
S-206 R-O-W ENCROACHMENT-STREET CUT Full Cost of City and Contract staff charged against an initial deposit as
determined by the City.

Full Cost of City and Contract staff
charged against an initial deposit as
determined by the PW&CD-Director.

S-208 OVERSIZE/OVERWEIGHT VEH.PMT.REVIEW $16 Single permit/rider or $90 annual permit (fee set by State). Special
service charge of $50 per hour for
applicable permits
(California Administrative Code, Title
21, Section 1411.3)
$16 Single permit/rider or $90 annual
permit (fee set by State). Special
service charge of $50 per hour for
applicable permits per California
Administrative Code, Title 21, Section
1411.3
S-217 IMPROVEMENT PLAN CK/INSP - <$5K $845 $1,175
S-219 IMPROVEMENT PLAN CK/INSP - $5K-$25K $845 plus 10% of the project cost greater than $5,000
$1,175 plus 13.7% of the project cost
greater than $5,000
S-220 IMPROVEMENT PLAN CK/INSP - >$25K At the discretion of the City Engineer, the fee is:

EITHER: $2,845 plus 3.7% of the
project cost greater than $25,000
OR: Actual Cost against an initial
deposit as determined by the City
At the discretion of the PW&CDDirector, the fee is:

EITHER: $3,915 plus 7.7% of the
project cost greater than $25,000
OR: Actual Cost against an initial
deposit as determined by the PW&CDDirector.

S-222 ANNUAL NPDES INSPECTION $268 - High Priority
$204 - Medium & Low Priority
$60 plus the actual cost of the NPDES
consultant plus 93% overhead
S-227 NPDES REINSPECTION $167 for each inspection after the first two.
$260 for each inspection after the
first two.

S-229 WTR.QUAL.PLAN (WQMP) Full Cost of City staff and consultants charged against an initial deposit as
determined by the City.

Full Cost of City staff and consultants
charged against an initial deposit as
determined by the PW&CD-Director.

S-232 NEW FOG DEVICE-PLN.CK/INSPECTION $797 $245 plus the actual cost of the FOG consultant plus 93% overhead
S-233 ANNUAL FATS,OILS,GREASE PERMIT $211 $85
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COMPARISON OF CURRENT TO PROPOSED FEE
REF# SERVICE TITLE CURRENT FEE PROPOSED FEE
S-235 GREASE DISPOSAL MITIGATION FEE $877 $880 or the Full Cost of City and Contract staff charged against an
initial deposit as determined by the
PW&CD-Director.

S-237 SPECIAL REQUESTS FOR WORK CREW Direct Labor Cost (DLC) Based on Total Billed Hours
Direct Labor Cost (DLC) Based on
Total Billed Hours
S-242 WATER TURN ON/OFF SERVICE $117 - During Working Hours $311 - After Hours & weekends
$90 - During Working Hours
$245 - After Hours & weekends
S-243 WATER ACCOUNT DELNQUENCY NOTICES $35 $20
S-244 DISCONNECTION OF WATER SERVICE Actual Cost at the Fully-Burdened Rate of Staff plus the cost of
equipment rental.

Actual Cost at the Fully-Burdened
Rate of Staff plus the cost of
equipment rental.

S-246 WATER METER TESTING $272 $210
S-248 METER INSTALLATION - 5/8" x 3/4" $193 plus actual meter cost $150 plus actual meter cost S-253 METER INSTALLATION - 1" $231 plus actual meter cost $210 plus actual meter cost S-255 METER INSTALLATION - 1-1/2" $386 plus actual meter cost $270 plus actual meter cost S-257 METER INSTALLATION - 2" $386 plus actual meter cost $330 plus actual meter cost S-259 METER INSTALLATION - >2" Actual Cost at the Fully-Burdened Rate of Staff plus the cost of
specialized equipment rental and
meter
Actual Cost at the Fully-Burdened
Rate of Staff plus the cost of
specialized equipment rental and
meter
S-262 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION METER $231 plus meter deposit $180 plus meter deposit S-307 FINGERPRINTING $30 $30
S-311 TOWING/STORING VEHICLE-PRIV.PROP. $148 $155
S-318 LOUD PARTY SERVICE FEE The greater of $329 or Actual Cost at the staff's Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate
The greater of $355 or Actual Cost at
the staff's Fully-Burdened Hourly Rate
S-322 EMERG.RESPNSE-DUI TRAFFIC COLLISION Direct Labor Cost of Police Officer(s) Involved
Direct Labor Cost of Police Officer(s)
Involved
S-326 FALSE ALARM PREVENTION Each Call After 3/Year: Direct Labor Cost of Police Officer(s) Involved
Each Call After 3/Year: Direct Labor
Cost of Police Officer(s) Involved
S-327 ALARM PERMIT $47 $21
S-340 VIN VERIFICATION $50 - Resident (26% Recovery)
$207 - Non Resident
$60 - Resident (26% Recovery)
$230 - Non Resident
S-344 NON-RES EQPT, CDL+REGISTRN.SIGN-OFF $0 - Resident $164 - Non-Resident
$0 - Resident
$30 - Non-Resident
S-349 RELEASING STORED &/OR IMPOUNDED VEH $345 $340
S-355 SUBPOENA FEE-RECDS PER CA EC Sc1563 $67 (fee established by the State) $67 (fee established by the State) S-377 BOOKING FEE RECOVERY $530 $530
S-379 WITNESS FEE PER GOV.CODE 68097.1 Direct Labor Cost of Police Officer(s) Involved
Direct Labor Cost of Police Officer(s)
Involved
S-405 COMMUNITY CENTER RENTAL No fee recommendation is made. The City can charge any rental fee it
wants, the only limit is what the
market will bear which will always be
less than full cost.

No fee recommendation is made. The
City can charge any rental fee it
wants, the only limit is what the
market will bear which will always be
less than full cost.

S-410 OUTDOOR RENTALS No fee recommendation is made. The City can charge any rental fee it
wants, the only limit is what the
market will bear which will always be
less than full cost.

No fee recommendation is made. The
City can charge any rental fee it
wants, the only limit is what the
market will bear which will always be
less than full cost.

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COMPARISON OF CURRENT TO PROPOSED FEE
REF# SERVICE TITLE CURRENT FEE PROPOSED FEE
S-425 SPECIAL EVENTS July 4th Distance Run - $15,900
FesGval of NaGons - $10,500
Cultural & Beautification - $2,700
City should continue to charge
participation fees to the extent
possible
S-430 CONTRACT CLASSES Resident Class Fee varies by program.

The instructor receives 65% of the fee
and 35% goes to the City for
administration and providing a class
locaGon.

Non-Resident Class Fee = Resident fee
plus $20
No fee recommendation is made.

S-435 TINY TOT PROGRAM $4.00 per hour - Resident
$4.65 per hour - Non-Resident plus a
$20 class charge
No fee recommendation is made.

S-440 DAY CAMP $145 per week - Resident
$152 per week - Non-Resident
No fee recommendation is made.

S-511 NEW BUSINESS APPLICATION REVIEW None $245 for the review of a business license application to assure that it
meets all City Codes. For applications
requiring a zoning review, see S-191.

S-515 DUPLICATE BUSINESS LICENSE $28 $30
S-521 SPECIAL BUS.PERMIT APPL./RENEWAL $308 $310
S-522 SPECIAL PERMIT COMMITTEE REVIEW $270 $310
S-555 RETURNED (NSF) CHECK 1st NSF check $49; subsequent NSF checks $59
(Per CA Civil Code: 1st NSF check is
limited to a $25 fee; each subsequent
NSF check is limited to $35 fee. The
1st NSF check $49; subsequent NSF
checks $59
(Per CA Civil Code: 1st NSF check is
limited to a $25 fee; each subsequent
NSF check is limited to $35 fee. The
S-558 COPY CHARGE Direct Materials & Direct Labor as
allowed by the Public Records Act
Direct Materials & Direct Labor as
allowed by the Public Records Act
S-560 CREDIT CARD PROCESSING SURCHARGE Surcharge based on the bank charge for that credit card
Surcharge based on the bank charge
for that credit card
S-562 NOTARY SERVICE $15 - mandated by State $15 - mandated by State S-610 GENERAL FUND SUPPORT OF WATER FUND City should recover full cost of General Fund Support
City should recover full cost of
General Fund Support
S-620 GENERAL FUND SUPPORT OF SEWER FUND City should recover full cost of General Fund Support
City should recover full cost of
General Fund Support
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