Agenda packet — La Puente City Council, January 23, 2024 (part 2 of 2)

EXPENDITURES
Year-to-date expenditures in the General Fund total $7.76 million. This is equal to 35% of budgeted appropriations, the same percentage as this time in Fiscal Year 2022/2023. All operating departments within the fund have expended less than 50% of their annual budgets.

Since 50% of the fiscal year has elapsed, this indicates a strong trajectory towards budgetary savings. In aggregate of all funds, including special revenue funds, debt service funds, capital project funds, internal service funds, and enterprise funds, 35% of the City’s budgeted appropriations have been expended, in comparison to 33% in December of 2022.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council receive and file this report.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment “A”: Monthly Budget Report – October 2023
Attachment “B”: Monthly Budget Report – November 2023
Attachment “C”: Monthly Budget Report – December 2023
FY 2023-2024 FY 2023-2024 FY 2022-2023 FY 2022-2023
BUDGET YTD ACTUAL % BUDGET YTD ACTUAL %

GENERAL FUND
Property Tax 7,654,500 - 0.0% 7,299,700 39,346 0.5%
Sales Tax 3,695,400 533,820 14.4% 3,742,000 611,145 16.3% Sales Tax - Measure LP 3,548,000 513,746 14.5% 3,586,000 602,873 16.8% Other Taxes and Assesments 1,728,900 149,653 8.7% 1,568,300 285,709 18.2% Licenses and Permits 590,700 264,542 44.8% 530,400 326,474 61.6% Fines and Forfeitures 399,500 130,354 32.6% 307,500 89,836 29.2% Use of Money 200,000 132,508 66.3% 200,000 56,415 28.2% Intergovernmental 74,000 10,651 14.4% 300,000 7,626 2.5% Charges for Services 764,300 355,987 46.6% 622,900 281,227 45.1% Other 549,600 13,563 2.5% 637,700 28,576 4.5%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 19,204,900 - 2,104,824 11.0% 18,794,500 2,329,227 12.4%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
201 Gas Tax 1,094,700 372,914 34.1% 1,162,900 263,714 22.7% 202 RMRA (SB1) 942,800 160,541 17.0% 916,800 140,869 15.4% 204 Measure M 768,900 239,260 31.1% 692,500 253,645 36.6% 205 Measure R 678,800 212,691 31.3% 611,400 224,079 36.7% 206 Prop A Fund 1,132,300 352,449 31.1% 1,033,500 368,764 35.7% 207 Prop C Fund 909,100 283,956 31.2% 819,200 298,829 36.5% 208 AQMD 77,000 - 0.0% 77,000 13,185 17.1%
209 Miscellaneous Grants 3,632,900 105,863 2.9% 5,046,600 837,544 16.6% 211 Lighting & Landscape Maintenance District 959,600 - 0.0% 920,300 21,710 2.4% 221 CDBG 410,000 83,662 20.4% 446,200 35,395 7.9%
pecial PEG Access 39,700 - 0.0% 35,600 - 0.0%
233 Supplemetal Law Enforcement Fund 165,000 107,589 65.2% 160,000 80,813 50.5% American Rescue Plan Act Fund 572,500 - 100.0% 4,738,200 4,738,200 100.0% 252 Other Special Revenue 1,220,900 13,064 1.1% 1,257,400 11,547 0.9% TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 12,604,200 1,931,989 15.3% 17,917,600 7,288,292 40.7%

CAPITAL PROJECTS & DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Citywide Debt Service 831,000 - 0.0% 743,800 - 0.0%
2019A Debt Service 261,800 - 0.0% 262,800 - 0.0%
2019B Debt Service 235,000 - 0.0% 235,400 - 0.0%
Capital Projects 53,300 - 0.0% 53,300 - 0.0%
Series 2019A Capital Project - - 0.0% - - 0.0%
Series 2019 B Capital Project - - 0.0% - - 0.0%
TOTAL CAP. PROJ. & DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 1,381,100 - - 0% 1,295,300 - 0.0%

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Successor Agency to the LPCDC 661,600 60 0.0% 677,300 2 0.0%

PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Sewer Construction/Maintenance Fund 1,467,000 36,829 2.5% 1,461,000 19,089 1.3% Equipment Replacement Fund 193,500 - 0.0% 188,000 - 0.0% Vehicle Maintenance & Replacement Fund 455,800 2,533 0.6% 420,000 3,300 0.8% TOTAL REVENUES 35,968,100 4,076,234 11.3% 40,753,700 9,639,910 23.7%

CITY OF LA PUENTE
Monthly Budget Report - October 2023
Statement of Revenues
33% of the Fiscal Year Complete
FY 2023-2024 FY 2023-2024 FY 2022-2023 FY 2022-2023
BUDGET YTD ACTUAL % BUDGET YTD ACTUAL %

GENERAL FUND
General Government 1,448,100 415,975 28.7% 1,699,000 454,005 26.7% Administrative Services 2,412,900 809,907 33.6% 1,580,900 735,162 46.5% General Services 244,100 70,322 28.8% 249,800 53,365 21.4% Public Safety 11,746,900 1,561,271 13.3% 10,278,100 1,145,868 11.1% Development Services 3,514,300 1,048,171 29.8% 2,219,000 817,909 36.9% Community Services 2,652,100 701,954 26.5% 1,943,400 681,833 35.1% Transfers - - 0.0% 824,300 - 0.0%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 22,018,400 4,607,600 20.9% 18,794,500 3,888,143 20.7%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
201 Gas Tax 1,074,700 272,530 25.4% 1,158,400 258,676 22.3% RMRA/SB1 27,000 7,887 29.2% 25,400 8,564 33.7%
204 Measure M 443,500 52,365 11.8% 486,500 59,952 12.3% 205 Measure R 487,700 60,307 12.4% 509,700 52,878 10.4% 206 Prop A 1,071,500 262,052 24.5% 1,362,500 218,489 16.0% 207 Prop C 119,900 27,169 22.7% 77,500 20,878 26.9%
208 AQMD 148,900 - 0.0% 151,700 124 0.1%
211 Lighting & Landscape Maintenance District 1,028,400 239,638 23.3% 942,700 288,424 30.6% 221 CDBG 410,000 103,512 25.2% 445,600 64,055 14.4%
Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 165,000 - 0.0% 160,000 - 0.0% pecial PEG Access 29,000 2,317 8.0% 28,000 - 0.0%
American Rescue Plan Act Fund 306,300 37,869 12.4% 3,900,700 557,297 0.0% 252 Other Special Revenue 3,649,100 613,778 16.8% 286,200 27,182 9.5% TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 8,961,000 1,679,423 18.7% 9,534,900 1,556,517 16.3%

CAPITAL PROJECTS & DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Citywide Debt Service Fund 831,000 676,572 81.4% 743,800 582,079 0.0% Capital Projects 53,300 53,287 100.0% 53,500 - 0.0%
Series 2019A Debt Service 261,800 - 0.0% 262,800 - 0.0% Series 2019 B Debt Service 235,000 - 0.0% 235,400 - 0.0% TOTAL CAP. PROJ. & DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 1,381,100 729,859 52.8% 1,295,500 582,079 44.9%

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Successor Agency to the LPCDC 1,035,100 399,421 38.6% 1,066,400 414,800 38.9%

PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Sewer Construction/Maintenance Fund 1,232,900 - 0.0% 1,369,300 - 0.0% Equipment Replacement Fund 202,500 73,941 36.5% 187,000 59,784 32.0% Vehicle Maintenance & Replacement Fund 487,700 211,842 43.4% 420,000 139,199 33.1% TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 35,318,700 7,702,086 21.8% 32,667,600 6,640,522 20.3%

CITY OF LA PUENTE
Monthly Budget Report - October 2023
Statement of Operating Expenditures
33% of the Fiscal Year Complete
FY 2023-2024 FY 2023-2024 FY 2022-2023 FY 2022-2023
BUDGET YTD ACTUAL % BUDGET YTD ACTUAL %

GENERAL FUND
Property Tax 7,654,500 27,275 0.4% 7,299,700 65,006 0.9% Sales Tax 3,695,400 916,054 24.8% 3,742,000 933,987 25.0% Sales Tax - Measure LP 3,548,000 827,435 23.3% 3,586,000 893,159 24.9% Other Taxes and Assesments 1,728,900 353,932 20.5% 1,568,300 343,650 21.9% Licenses and Permits 590,700 358,765 60.7% 530,400 372,975 70.3% Fines and Forfeitures 399,500 181,990 45.6% 307,500 134,278 43.7% Use of Money 200,000 179,039 89.5% 200,000 64,015 32.0% Intergovernmental 74,000 36,571 49.4% 300,000 140,960 47.0% Charges for Services 764,300 404,431 52.9% 622,900 315,533 50.7% Other 549,600 21,888 4.0% 637,700 32,638 5.1%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 19,204,900 - 3,307,379 17.2% 18,794,500 3,296,202 17.5%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
201 Gas Tax 1,094,700 372,914 34.1% 1,162,900 344,988 29.7% 202 RMRA (SB1) 942,800 247,183 26.2% 916,800 213,990 23.3% 204 Measure M 768,900 296,298 38.5% 692,500 253,645 36.6% 205 Measure R 678,800 263,089 38.8% 611,400 224,079 36.7% 206 Prop A Fund 1,132,300 436,135 38.5% 1,033,500 461,965 44.7% 207 Prop C Fund 909,100 351,170 38.6% 819,200 373,271 45.6% 208 AQMD 77,000 - 0.0% 77,000 45,143 58.6%
209 Miscellaneous Grants 3,632,900 413,258 11.4% 5,046,600 837,544 16.6% 211 Lighting & Landscape Maintenance District 959,600 15,002 1.6% 920,300 35,790 3.9% 221 CDBG 410,000 113,426 27.7% 446,200 63,992 14.3%
pecial PEG Access 39,700 12,258 30.9% 35,600 9,656 27.1% 233 Supplemetal Law Enforcement Fund 165,000 137,974 83.6% 160,000 117,278 73.3% American Rescue Plan Act Fund 572,500 - 0.0% 4,738,200 4,738,200 100.0% 252 Other Special Revenue 1,220,900 84,381 6.9% 1,257,400 11,547 0.9% TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 12,604,200 2,743,088 21.8% 17,917,600 7,731,088 43.1%

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Successor Agency to the LPCDC 661,600 60 0.0% 677,300 2 0.0%

PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Sewer Construction/Maintenance Fund 1,467,000 46,002 3.1% 1,461,000 24,609 1.7% Equipment Replacement Fund 193,500 - 0.0% 188,000 - 0.0% Vehicle Maintenance & Replacement Fund 455,800 5,797 1.3% 420,000 3,300 0.8% TOTAL REVENUES 35,968,100 6,102,327 17.0% 40,753,700 11,055,201 27.1%

CITY OF LA PUENTE
Monthly Budget Report - November 2023
Statement of Revenues
42% of the Fiscal Year Complete
FY 2023-2024 FY 2023-2024 FY 2022-2023 FY 2022-2023
BUDGET YTD ACTUAL % BUDGET YTD ACTUAL %

GENERAL FUND
General Government 1,448,100 511,793 35.3% 1,699,000 565,873 33.3% Administrative Services 2,412,900 910,843 37.7% 1,580,900 822,125 52.0% General Services 244,100 90,508 37.1% 249,800 72,422 29.0% Public Safety 11,746,900 2,430,505 20.7% 10,278,100 1,934,270 18.8% Development Services 3,514,300 1,336,261 38.0% 2,219,000 975,546 44.0% Community Services 2,652,100 902,746 34.0% 1,943,400 891,097 45.9% Transfers - - 0.0% 824,300 - 0.0%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 22,018,400 6,182,657 28.1% 18,794,500 5,261,332 28.0%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
201 Gas Tax 1,074,700 373,447 34.7% 1,158,400 392,617 33.9% RMRA/SB1 27,000 10,009 37.1% 25,400 10,435 41.1%
204 Measure M 443,500 65,194 14.7% 486,500 73,183 15.0% 205 Measure R 487,700 72,605 14.9% 509,700 64,171 12.6% 206 Prop A 1,071,500 350,700 32.7% 1,362,500 299,029 21.9% 207 Prop C 119,900 34,823 29.0% 77,500 24,213 31.2%
208 AQMD 148,900 - 0.0% 151,700 124 0.1%
211 Lighting & Landscape Maintenance District 1,028,400 305,494 29.7% 942,700 368,491 39.1% 221 CDBG 410,000 137,271 33.5% 445,600 96,135 21.6%
Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 165,000 - 0.0% 160,000 - 0.0% pecial PEG Access 29,000 2,317 8.0% 28,000 - 0.0%
American Rescue Plan Act Fund 306,300 52,969 17.3% 3,900,700 721,386 0.0% 252 Other Special Revenue 3,649,100 951,805 26.1% 286,200 41,148 14.4% TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 8,961,000 2,356,634 26.3% 9,534,900 2,090,931 21.9%

CAPITAL PROJECTS & DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Citywide Debt Service Fund 831,000 676,572 81.4% 743,800 582,079 78.3% Capital Projects 53,300 53,287 100.0% 53,500 53,287 99.6% Series 2019A Debt Service 261,800 53,419 18.1% 262,800 56,419 21.5% Series 2019 B Debt Service 235,000 47,500 20.2% 235,400 50,200 21.3% TOTAL CAP. PROJ. & DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 1,381,100 830,778 60.2% 1,295,500 741,985 57.3%

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Successor Agency to the LPCDC 1,035,100 406,921 39.3% 1,066,400 414,800 38.9%

PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Sewer Construction/Maintenance Fund 1,232,900 56,253 4.6% 1,369,300 99,718 7.3% Equipment Replacement Fund 202,500 85,702 42.3% 187,000 71,020 38.0% Vehicle Maintenance & Replacement Fund 487,700 252,038 51.7% 420,000 154,510 36.8% TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 35,318,700 10,170,983 28.8% 32,667,600 8,834,297 27.0%

CITY OF LA PUENTE
Monthly Budget Report - November 2023
Statement of Operating Expenditures
42% of the Fiscal Year Complete
FY 2023-2024 FY 2023-2024 FY 2022-2023 FY 2022-2023
BUDGET YTD ACTUAL % BUDGET YTD ACTUAL %

GENERAL FUND
Property Tax 7,654,500 697,381 9.1% 7,299,700 695,646 9.5% Sales Tax 3,695,400 1,171,028 31.7% 3,742,000 1,226,952 32.8% Sales Tax - Measure LP 3,548,000 1,070,265 30.2% 3,586,000 1,170,448 32.6% Other Taxes and Assesments 1,728,900 365,947 21.2% 1,568,300 361,477 23.0% Licenses and Permits 590,700 402,711 68.2% 530,400 415,935 78.4% Fines and Forfeitures 399,500 241,821 60.5% 307,500 166,037 54.0% Use of Money 200,000 177,566 88.8% 200,000 83,881 41.9% Intergovernmental 74,000 36,571 49.4% 300,000 190,960 63.7% Charges for Services 764,300 430,440 56.3% 622,900 406,227 65.2% Other 549,600 9,989 1.8% 637,700 40,743 6.4%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 19,204,900 - 4,603,718 24.0% 18,794,500 4,758,306 25.3%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
201 Gas Tax 1,094,700 465,297 42.5% 1,162,900 426,662 36.7% 202 RMRA (SB1) 942,800 315,741 33.5% 916,800 279,996 30.5% 204 Measure M 768,900 296,298 38.5% 692,500 316,441 45.7% 205 Measure R 678,800 314,781 46.4% 611,400 279,639 45.7% 206 Prop A Fund 1,132,300 521,927 46.1% 1,033,500 553,727 53.6% 207 Prop C Fund 909,100 420,098 46.2% 819,200 447,371 54.6% 208 AQMD 77,000 0.0% 77,000 57,760 75.0%
209 Miscellaneous Grants 3,632,900 0.0% 5,046,600 1,104,812 21.9% 211 Lighting & Landscape Maintenance District 959,600 403,181 42.0% 920,300 390,721 42.5% 221 CDBG 410,000 113,425 27.7% 446,200 114,626 25.7%
pecial PEG Access 39,700 12,258 30.9% 35,600 9,656 27.1% 233 Supplemetal Law Enforcement Fund 165,000 168,910 102.4% 160,000 146,529 91.6% American Rescue Plan Act Fund 572,500 - 0.0% 4,738,200 4,738,200 100.0% 252 Other Special Revenue 1,220,900 1,065,855 87.3% 1,257,400 429,790 34.2% TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 12,604,200 4,097,771 32.5% 17,917,600 9,295,928 51.9%

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Successor Agency to the LPCDC 661,600 0.0% 677,300 - 0.0%

PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Sewer Construction/Maintenance Fund 1,467,000 685,248 46.7% 1,461,000 552,905 37.8% Equipment Replacement Fund 193,500 - 0.0% 188,000 - 0.0% Vehicle Maintenance & Replacement Fund 455,800 5,797 1.3% 420,000 3,300 0.8% TOTAL REVENUES 35,968,100 9,392,534 26.1% 40,753,700 14,610,438 35.9%

CITY OF LA PUENTE
Monthly Budget Report - December 2023
Statement of Revenues
50% of the Fiscal Year Complete
FY 2023-2024 FY 2023-2024 FY 2022-2023 FY 2022-2023
BUDGET YTD ACTUAL % BUDGET YTD ACTUAL %

GENERAL FUND
General Government 1,448,100 641,633 44.3% 1,699,000 647,113 38.1% Administrative Services 2,412,900 997,540 41.3% 1,580,900 921,982 58.3% General Services 244,100 108,908 44.6% 249,800 92,016 36.8% Public Safety 11,746,900 3,297,194 28.1% 10,278,100 2,725,235 26.5% Development Services 3,514,300 1,651,017 47.0% 2,219,000 1,196,762 53.9% Community Services 2,652,100 1,070,962 40.4% 1,943,400 1,006,702 51.8% Transfers - 0.0% 824,300 - 0.0%
TOTAL GENERAL FUND 22,018,400 7,767,254 35.3% 18,794,500 6,589,811 35.1%

SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
201 Gas Tax 1,074,700 426,085 39.6% 1,158,400 452,991 39.1% RMRA/SB1 27,000 10,950 40.6% 25,400 11,327 44.6%
204 Measure M 443,500 76,818 17.3% 486,500 84,831 17.4% 205 Measure R 487,700 83,466 17.1% 509,700 73,536 14.4% 206 Prop A 1,071,500 435,767 40.7% 1,362,500 512,202 37.6% 207 Prop C 119,900 41,386 34.5% 77,500 28,435 36.7%
208 AQMD 148,900 - 0.0% 151,700 124 0.1%
211 Lighting & Landscape Maintenance District 1,028,400 380,950 37.0% 942,700 470,940 50.0% 221 CDBG 410,000 168,272 41.0% 445,600 117,988 26.5%
Supplemental Law Enforcement Fund 165,000 0.0% 160,000 50,500 0.0% pecial PEG Access 29,000 18,604 64.2% 28,000 2,304 8.2% American Rescue Plan Act Fund 306,300 63,068 20.6% 3,900,700 855,790 0.0% 252 Other Special Revenue 3,649,100 1,148,634 31.5% 286,200 47,610 16.6% TOTAL SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS 8,961,000 2,853,999 31.8% 9,534,900 2,708,577 28.4%

CAPITAL PROJECTS & DEBT SERVICE FUNDS
Citywide Debt Service Fund 831,000 676,572 81.4% 743,800 582,079 78.3% Capital Projects 53,300 53,287 100.0% 53,500 53,287 99.6% Series 2019A Debt Service 261,800 53,418 18.1% 262,800 56,419 21.5% Series 2019 B Debt Service 235,000 47,500 20.2% 235,400 50,200 21.3% TOTAL CAP. PROJ. & DEBT SERVICE FUNDS 1,381,100 830,777 60.2% 1,295,500 741,985 57.3%

SUCCESSOR AGENCY
Successor Agency to the LPCDC 1,035,100 406,921 39.3% 1,066,400 422,300 39.6%

PROPRIETARY FUNDS
Sewer Construction/Maintenance Fund 1,232,900 59,999 4.9% 1,369,300 120,837 8.8% Equipment Replacement Fund 202,500 230,809 114.0% 187,000 110,595 59.1% Vehicle Maintenance & Replacement Fund 487,700 288,778 59.2% 420,000 176,522 42.0% TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES 35,318,700 12,438,537 35.2% 32,667,600 10,870,627 33.3%

CITY OF LA PUENTE
Monthly Budget Report - December 2023
Statement of Operating Expenditures
50% of the Fiscal Year Complete
AGENDA ITEM NO. E-2
To: Mayor and City Council For meeting of: January 23, 2024 From: Bob Lindsay, City Manager
By: John Di Mario, Development Services Director
Juan Galvan, MPA, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: INTRODUCTION AND CONSIDERATION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE

CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PUENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING

BY REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION
50022.2, TITLE 32 FIRE CODE OF THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2022

EDITION, AND ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS THERETO, AND

MAKING FINDINGS FOR SAME

BACKGROUND
The California Building Standards Commission periodically updates the California Building Standards Codes ("BSC") every three years. These codes serve as a comprehensive set of construction standards to ensure building occupants' safety, sustainability, and overall wellbeing. The California Codes serve as the baseline construction standards for all local governments in the state. Cities and counties may adopt amendments to the California Codes to enact more restrictive building standards as needed to protect public health, welfare, and wellbeing due to local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions.

In July 2022, the commission released the latest updates for the year 2022. One of the codes included in the California BSC is the California Fire Code. On January 24, 2023, the City Council adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Codes, incorporating local amendments, through Ordinance No. 23-981. For the reasons discussed below, the ordinance did not include the Fire Code as part of the adoption.

The City of La Puente is among the 58 cities that form part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County ("District"). The Los Angeles County Fire Department provides fire protection services for the City. The District is responsible for preparing amendments to the California Fire Code on behalf of the Fire Department's client cities and the county's unincorporated areas. Due to the District's extensive geographic jurisdiction, amendments that account for the diverse characteristics of the region often necessitate additional time to craft and prepare for county adoption.

On January 31, 2023, the Board of Supervisors, acting as the governing board for the District, adopted the 2022 District Fire Code, which became effective beginning March 2, 2023. The City City of La Puente

AGENDA REPORT
Agenda Report – Ordinance to Adopt the 2022 Los Angeles County Fire Code For Meeting of: January 23, 2024

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must now ratify the District Fire Code as the Fire Code for the City to delegate enforcement authority to the District Fire Chief.

DISCUSSION
The proposed ordinance amends Title 32 of the City of La Puente Municipal Code by incorporating the 2022 District Fire Code. The District Fire Code amendments to the California Fire Code must address local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions. Amending the District Fire Code consists primarily of technical matters and consists primarily of carryovers from previous code updates.

A significant addition to the regulations involves the incorporation of Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) information at the local level. As per Section 4904.3 of the State Fire Code, which is referenced in the District Code, local agencies are now required to promptly provide access to new or updated VHFHSZ information, including maps, for public review within 30 days of the State's publication of this data. Subsequently, local agencies are responsible for designating the local VHFHSZ maps through an ordinance. The State Fire Marshal is currently developing these maps. La Puente is fortunate in that there are no VHFHSZ’s in the City, hence this new requirement does not apply to La Puente.

PUBLIC HEARING
State law requires the City Council to schedule a public hearing to consider the proposed Ordinance. Staff is therefore recommending that the City Council set the date of February 27, 2024, to conduct a public hearing, along with the adoption (and second reading) of the proposed Ordinance.

FISCAL IMPACT
There is no fiscal impact with this the adoption of this ordinance.

ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS
This Ordinance has been determined to be exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to State Guidelines 15061(b)(3) as a project that has no potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council: (1) waive reading of Ordinance No. 24-984 and read by title only; and (2) introduce Ordinance No. 24-984, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of La Puente Adopting By Reference, Pursuant to Government Code Section 50022.2, Title 32 - Fire Code of the Los Angeles County Code, Incorporating by Reference the California Fire Code 2022 Edition and Adopting Local Amendments Thereto, and Making Findings For Same; (3) set the date of February 27, 2024 to conduct a public hearing for the adoption of Ordinance No. 24- 984; and (4) approve and adopt the Notice of Exemption.

Agenda Report – Ordinance to Adopt the 2022 Los Angeles County Fire Code For Meeting of: January 23, 2024

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ATTACHMENTS
Attachment “A”: Ordinance No. 24-984
Attachment “B”: Notice of Exemption
Attachment “C”: Findings of Support of Adoption of More Restrictive Building Standards ORDINANCE NO. 24-984 PAGE 1 OF 5 ___________, 2024
ORDINANCE NO. 24-984

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF LA PUENTE, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY

REFERENCE, PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE
SECTION 50022.2, TITLE 32 FIRE CODE OF THE LOS

ANGELES COUNTY CODE, INCORPORATING BY
REFERENCE THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE 2022

EDITION, ADOPTING LOCAL AMENDMENTS

THERETO, AND MAKING FINDINGS FOR SAME

THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LA PUENTE DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. Findings.
(A) Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5, the City Council hereby makes each finding of reasonable necessity for any modifications to the Fire Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as stated separately in Attachment C to the 2024 City Council Agenda Report, for each such modification as identified in Los Angeles County Title 32. Those modifications to the California Building Standards Code, incorporating the model codes, are reasonably necessary due to the local climate, characterized by hot, dry summers and the high potential for seismic activity which make structures particularly vulnerable to rapidly spreading fires and structural damage. (B) On January 24, 2023, the City Council adopted the 2022 California Building Standards Code, incorporating local amendments, through Ordinance No. 23-981. The City of La Puente is among the 58 cities that form part of the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“District”). On January 31, 2023, the Board of Supervisors, acting as the governing board for the District, adopted the 2022 District Fire Code, which became effective beginning March 2, 2023. The City Council shall now ratify, through the adoption of this Ordinance, the District Fire Code as the Fire Code, with those modifications as set forth below, and delegate enforcement authority to the District Fire Chief.

Section 2. La Puente Municipal Code Amendment. Section 9.04.010 (Adoption of Fire Code) of Chapter 9.04 (Fire Code), of Title 9 (Fire) of the La Puente Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

9.04.010 Adoption of Fire Code.

Except as hereinafter provided, Title 32 - Fire Code of the Los Angeles County Code, as amended and in effect on January 31, 2023, adopting the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition (Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) is incorporated herein by reference as if fully set forth below and shall be known and may be cited as the Fire Code of the City of La Puente.

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In the event of any conflict between provisions of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code, or any amendment to the fire code, as set forth in the La Puente Municipal Code, the provisions contained in the La Puente Municipal Code shall control.

A copy of Title 32 of the Los Angeles County Code and the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, have been deposited in the office of the city clerk and shall be at all times maintained by the city clerk for use and examination by the public.

Section 3. La Puente Municipal Code Amendment. Section 9.04.015 (Definitions) of Chapter 9.04 (Fire Code) of Title 9 (Fire) of the La Puente Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

Section 9.04.015 Definitions.

Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.04.010 of this chapter, whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the building code, each name or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
“Building department” means the Building and Safety Division of the City of La Puente. “Building official” means the building official of the City of La Puente. “County, “county of Los Angeles” or “unincorporated territory of the county of Los Angeles” means City of La Puente.
“County engineer” means the city engineer, except in such instances when the county engineer is a correct notation due to circumstances.
“Electrical code” means the electrical code of the City of La Puente as contained in Chapter 8.13 of the La Puente Municipal Code.
“Fire code” means the fire code of the City of La Puente as contained in Chapter 9.04 of the La Puente Municipal Code.
“General fund” means the city treasury of the City of La Puente. “Green building standards code” means the green building standard code of the City of La Puente as contained in Chapter 8.48 of the La Puente Municipal Code. “Health code” or “Los Angeles County Health Code” means the health code of the City of La Puente as contained in Chapter 4.04 of the La Puente Municipal Code. “Health officer” means the health officer of the county of Los Angeles acting on behalf of the City of La Puente.

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“Jurisdiction” means the City of La Puente.
“Mechanical code” means the mechanical code of the City of La Puente as contained in Chapter 8.17 of the La Puente Municipal Code.
“Plumbing code” means the plumbing code of the City of La Puente as contained in Chapter 8.09 of the La Puente Municipal Code.
“Residential code” means the residential code of the City of La Puente as contained in Chapter 8.44 of the La Puente Municipal Code.

Section 4. La Puente Municipal Code Amendments. Sections 9.040.40 (Amendments to fire code) and 9.040.50 (Fireworks restrictions not adopted) are hereby deleted in their entirety.

Section 9.04.090 (Permit to sell safe and sane fireworks) of Chapter 9.04 (Fire Code) of Title 9 (Fire) of the La Puente Municipal Code, is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

9.04.090 Permit to sell safe and sane fireworks.

The City Council may issue a permit pursuant to and upon the requirements as set forth in the Health and Safety Code §§ 12500, et seq., (“State Fireworks Law”), as may be amended from time to time, allowing the sale of safe and sane fireworks in the city, as defined in the State Fireworks Law. Not less than ninety days in advance of the date or dates upon which fireworks are desired to be sold, any eligible applicant as designated by a resolution of the city council desiring to sell safe and sane fireworks in the City shall, submit a written application to the city manager. The contents and requirements of the application and all applicable permit fees shall be established by resolution of the City Council. The city manager, or his designee, shall make an investigation and submit a report for or against the issuance of the permit together with his or her reasons therefor, to the city council. The city council shall have the power to grant or deny the permit.

The retail sale of safe and sane fireworks in the City shall only occur on June 29th, June 30th, July 1st, July 2nd, July 3rd, and July 4th each year.

Section 5. La Puente Municipal Code Amendment. Section 9.04.100 (Violations and Penalties) of Chapter 9.04 (Fire Code) of Title 9 (Fire) of the La Puente Municipal Code is hereby amended to read in its entirety as follows:

9.04.100 Violations and Penalties
Any person, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions of the Fire Code of the City of La Puente shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of the fire code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation such person shall be punishable by a fine of not to exceed one thousand dollars or by imprisonment in the county jail for a ORDINANCE NO. 24-984 PAGE 4 OF 5 ___________, 2024
period of not more than six months or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation occurs shall constitute a separate offense.

Section 6. Clerical Errors. The City Council directs the City Clerk to correct any clerical errors found in this Ordinance including, but not limited to, typographical errors, irregular numbering and incorrect section references.

Section 7. Severability. Should any section, subsection, clause, or provision of this Ordinance for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of the remaining portions of this Ordinance; it being hereby expressly declared that this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, and phrase hereof would have been prepared, proposed, approved, and ratified irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, or phrases be declared invalid, unenforceable, or unconstitutional.

Section 8. Effective Date. In accordance with California Government Code section 36937, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from passage and adoption.

Section 9. CEQA. Upon independent review and consideration of the information contained in the Staff Report and the Notice of Exemption for this Ordinance, the City Council hereby finds and determines that this Ordinance does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Accordingly, the City Council finds and determines that this Ordinance is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”, Public Resources Code § 21000 et seq.) pursuant to the general rule in Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (Chapter 3, of Title 14, of the California Code of Regulations) that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and thereby the City Council approves and adopt the Notice of Exemption. The City Council further directs Staff to file the Notice of Exemption, as authorized by law.

Section 10. City staff shall file a certified copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission, as required by law. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 13869.7(c), the City Council further directs City staff to file a copy of this Ordinance with the California Department of Housing and Community Development.

Section 11. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause this ordinance to be published and posted as required by law.

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PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this __ day of ________, 2024, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Gabriel Quiñones, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Martha Torres, City Clerk

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
TO: County Clerk FROM: City of La Puente
County of Los Angeles 15900 E. Main Street
Environmental Filings La Puente, CA 91744
12400 East Imperial Hwy, Room 2001
Norwalk, CA 90650
Project Title: Ordinance Adopting by Reference the California Fire Code 2022 Edition and Adopting Local Amendments Thereto and Making Findings for Same Project Location (Specific): Throughout the City
Project Location (City): La Puente Project Location (County): Los Angeles Description of Nature, Purpose, and Beneficiaries of Project: Ordinance to adopt by reference Title 32 – Fire Code of the Los Angeles County Code, incorporating by reference the California Fire Code 2022 Edition and adopting local amendments thereto and making findings for same.

Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of La Puente Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Juan Galvan, MPA, Associate Planner Exempt Status: (Check One)
Ministerial (14 Calif. Admin. Code §15268)
Declared Emergency (14 Cal. Admin. Code §15269(a))
Emergency Project (14 Cal. Admin. Code §15269(b) & (c)) Statutory Exemption. (14 Cal. Admin. Code §§15260 et seq.) Categorical Exemption. (14 Cal. Admin. Code §§15300 et seq.) State class and section number:

General Rule Exemption (14 Cal. Admin. Code §15061)
Reasons why project is exempt: The project was determined to be covered by the general rule that the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”), applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment and the City has determined that the Ordinance does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. As it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment, and therefore the project is not subject to CEQA, pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines.

Contact Person: Juan Galvan, MPA Phone No.: (626) 855-1538 Date received for Filing: Signature: ________________________ ___________________ Date:_____________________________

NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
City of La Puente
15900 E. Main Street La Puente, CA 91744 Telephone (626) 855-1500 Fax (626) 961-4626

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ATTACHMENT C of CITY MOTION FOR ADOPTION:

Exhibit [X] - Section 450 from Ordinance Adopted by County Board of Supervisors on January 31, 2023:

SECTION 445. FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF ADOPTION OF MORE
RESTRICTIVE BUILDING STANDARDS.

The provisions of this ordinance contain various changes, modifications, and additions to the 2022 California Fire Code. Some of those changes are administrative in nature in that they do not constitute changes or modifications to requirements contained in the building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and published in the California Building Standards Code.

Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the Board of Supervisors hereby expressly finds and determines that all of the changes and modifications to requirements contained in the building standards published in the California Building Standards Code, contained in this ordinance, which are not administrative in nature, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles and in the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“District”).

This expressed finding is supported and based upon the following more specific determinations:

CLIMATIC – The County of Los Angeles/District is located in an area subject to climatic conditions with long periods of low humidity and hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal high winds (Santa Ana wind conditions), resulting in increased exposure to fire risk.

This combination of events creates an environment that is conducive to rapidly spreading fires.

Control of such fires requires rapid response. With the time that is required to deal with potential obstacles from the wind, such as fallen trees, street lights, and utility poles, in addition to the time required to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs, the ability to respond rapidly is negatively

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impacted. Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial-type firefighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. High winds will also cause burning embers to become airborne resulting in the rapid spread of a fire to nearby structures. Immediate containment of a fire is the only method by which it can be controlled during high wind conditions. In high fire severity zones, a unique combination of low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation exists.

GEOLOGICAL – The County of Los Angeles/District is located in the middle of the seismically active area identified as Seismic Zone 4. The viability of the public water system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. Tall buildings would become vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors above the 55-foot level. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create significant physical obstacles and logistical challenges. With the probability of strong aftershocks, there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors.

Geological conditions created by the numerous faults will result in increased fire danger to structures, delayed Fire Department response, and unique rescue challenges. Seismic events of sufficient magnitude will cause substantial damage to structures. These damages are likely to be accompanied by a substantial number of fires that may exceed the Fire Department suppression capabilities. Accordingly, built-in fire suppression systems provide the only adequate measure to mitigate the potential hazards from and damage caused by such fires.

The County of Los Angeles/District is subject to occasional severe rainstorms. The impacts from these rainstorms are exacerbated if hillside areas have been burned by wildland fires because significant mud and debris flows can occur. Mud and debris flows can impair Fire

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Department access or delay response times if access roads are obstructed by mud or debris.

TOPOGRAPHICAL – The topographical conditions of the County of Los Angeles/District includes many mountains, hills, and canyons which tend to accelerate the periodic high-velocity winds by means of a Venturi effect. These canyon winds and the significant growth of vegetation of a combustible nature increase the fire danger. Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased exposure to fire risk. The hillside areas have access roads that are narrow, steep, and contain many sharp curves, all of which makes timely response by large fire apparatus difficult.

The specific sections of this code that constitute more restrictive building standards are identified in the table set forth below. The more restrictive building standards contained in this code and identified in the table below shall be applicable only in those cities served by the District which have ratified the aforesaid sections in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.

Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
304.1.2 –
Vegetation
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment requiring brush clearance to
maintain defensible space for fire operations that
is necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire and to minimize the spreading of fire to
structures.
314.4 –
Vehicles
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment providing the fuel-amount
equivalencies for indoor display of vehicles using
alternative fuels and other newer technologies.

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake movement and damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
316.6.1 –
Structures
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Imposes additional requirements for the
grounding of construction under high-voltage
transmission lines to protect property, the public,
and fire fighters responding to emergencies.

Necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire, to reduce the possibility of fires being causes
by downed high-voltage transmission lines, to
minimize the spreading of fires that may begin
under transmission lines, and to protect fire
fighters responding to emergencies under
transmission lines. Further necessary because
risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County/District.
321 – Artificial
Combustible
Vegetation
Administrative Deletion in order to clarify that neither the State nor the District adopts this section or the sections
of Chapter 8 that are referenced by it.
322.3 – Fire
safety plan
Administrative Declaratory of existing law for clarification to the code user.
322.4.1 –
Limited indoor
storage in
containers
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment providing the ability for the fire
code official to consider other factors affecting
the safety of the placement containers used for
the collection of damaged and used lithiumbased batteries. These batteries have been identified as a known source of fires, especially
when damaged or aged. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
326.7 – Fire
protection
facilities
required
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment to require fire safety measures
including but not limited to water supply,
firebreaks, posting of fire watchers, access roads,
restriction of activities during high fire hazard and
other conditions to maintain reasonable fire
safety. Necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire, to reduce the possibility of wildland fires
spreading to structures, and to minimize impacts
of fire. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes

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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
in the County/District.
326.12.2 –
Chimneys
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment to reduce the threat of fires by
requiring spark arrestors on chimneys that is
necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire and to minimize impacts of fire. Such spark
arrestors reduce the likelihood of embers exiting
a chimney and igniting a fire. These spark
arrestors are required by the SFM in both CCR
Title 19 and the Building Code.
326.14 –
Roadway
clearance
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment requiring clearance of
roadways to provide adequate access for
firefighting apparatus, to create defensible space
for fire operations, and to reduce the possibility of
wildland fires spreading to structures. Necessary
due to the unique climate and topography of the
County/District.
401.10 – Fire
watch
procedures,
401.10.1,
401.10.2,
401.10.3,
401.10.4,
401.10.5,
401.10.6.

Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for consistency in the minimum
requirements of a fire watch program. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times and actions
due to the unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
503.1.1 –
Buildings and
facilities
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for clarification regarding the
determination of the fire code official for certain
special circumstances. Necessary to ensure
adequate response times and actions due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
503.1.2 –
Additional
access.

Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for additional access requirements
necessary because of terrain, climate, or other
factors that limit access. Necessary to ensure
adequate response times due to the unique
climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.

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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
503.2.1 –
Dimensions,
503.2.1.1,
503.2.1.2,
503.2.1.2.1,
503.2.1.2.2,
503.2.1.2.2.1,
503.2.1.2.2.2
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires unobstructed clearance to sky on fire
apparatus access roads with exception for
protected tree species. Necessary to prevent
obstruction of access roads by tree limbs or other
obstructions and thus allow for quick response
times to fires and other emergencies. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Requires sufficient fire apparatus access
road widths and the location of said roads in
respect to buildings. Necessary because risk of
fire and collapse is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
503.2.4 –
Turning radius,
503.2.5 –
Dead-ends,
503.2.7 –
Grade
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for more stringent width, turning radius,
and grade specifications for access roads to
ensure access for fire apparatus. Necessary due
to unique climatic and topographical conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
503.4 –
Obstruction of
fire apparatus
access roads
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Adds speed bumps and speed humps to list of
prohibited obstructions to fire apparatus access
roads. Speed bumps and speed humps reduce
response times to fires and other emergencies
because fire apparatus have to slow down to
pass over them or drive around them. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
503.4.1 –
Traffic-calming
devices
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires fire code official approval to install
traffic calming devices such as speed bumps and
speed humps. Such devices can reduce
response times to fires and other emergencies.

Necessary to ensure adequate response times
due to the unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. This section is necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.

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503.6 – Gates Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires gates placed across fire apparatus
access roads meet parameters to ensure
emergency access widths and operability.

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and electrical power
interruption that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District.
503.7 – Fire
apparatus
access roads
in recreational
vehicle, mobile
home,
manufactured
housing, sales
lots, and
storage lots
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires fire apparatus access roads in
recreational vehicle, mobile home, manufactured
housing, sales lots, and storage lots. Necessary
to ensure adequate water supply and access to
such locations due to the unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because the risk of fire is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.
503.8 – Fire
apparatus
access roads
in mobile
home parks
and special
occupancy
parks
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires additional fire apparatus access roads
in mobile home parks and special occupancy
parks. Necessary to ensure adequate water
supply and access to such locations due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
504.5 –
Rooftop
barriers and
parapets
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for emergency access to and egress
from the roof in the event of fire or other
emergency. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to unique
climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.
506.1 – Where
required
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment providing for access to
structures or areas where immediate access is
necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes.

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507.2.2 –
Water tanks
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires installation and maintenance standards
for water tanks providing water for fire protection.

Extends certain requirements to associated
support structures and piping. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire and exposure that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These unique conditions also
increase emergency response times, thereby
increasing the time during which these water tank
systems must remain in functional order.
507.5.10 –
Draft system
identification
sign
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides posting of sign to notify Fire Department
of draft hydrants, including those for swimming
pools and spas in fire hazard severity zone.

Necessary because of unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.
509.1.1 –
Utility and
hazardous
equipment
identification,
509.2 –
Equipment
and
disconnectionmeans access,
509.3
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for identification and access to the
disconnection means that are required for
hazardous equipment and/or energy sources
serving structures, as necessary for the
protection of life and for fire-fighting purposes.

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
510.1 –
Emergency
responder
communication
coverage
(ERCC) in new
buildings
Administrative Clarifies how the fire code official will make the determination that is required of them by the
State code.
510.4.1,
510.4.1.1,
510.4.1.2,
510.4.2,
510.4.2.3,
510.5, 510.5.1,
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
When the circumstances of a structure
necessitate emergency responder
communication coverage systems, this
amendment specifies “critical areas” of the
building, referred to in the State code, at which it
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510.5.4, 510.6,
510.6.2
ERCC –
coverage
coverage. This list of areas is built upon the list
of areas that are required to be served when a
wired system is installed in lieu of an emergency
responder radio coverage system. Systems are
required to be provided with standby power for a
duration of time. Amendment also clarifies
required design standards otherwise left up to
determination by the fire code official. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
movement and damage, and electrical power
interruption that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. Further necessary due to
the artificial topographical physical features of a
structure or area that limit and/or interfere with
emergency radio communications for first
responders.
603.4 –
Working space
and
clearances
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for maintenance of the working
clearances that are required to be maintained
about electrical equipment such as electrical
panels and other equipment specified by the
Electrical Code. Necessary due to the increased
risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
603.4.1 –
Electrical
signage and
labeling
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides clarification of the interpretation of this
section, and reference to the related section of
code. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
604.4 –
Emergency
signs
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides guidance with local criteria that the fire
code official will use in making the determination
required of them by this section. Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
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County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6 –
Inspection,
testing, and
maintenance
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Prohibits obstruction or impairment of fire
protection and life safety system equipment,
including initiating devices, alarm notification
appliances, and annunciators. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6.4 –
Aboveground
controls and
valves for
water-based
fire protection
systems
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Introductory section to Sections 901.6.4.1
through 901.6.4.4. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6.4.1 –
Signage
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides signage requirements for water-control
valves to facilitate fire-fighter identification and
use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary
because of unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
901.6.4.2 –
Locks
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for the security, and accessibility to
proper authorities, of water-based fire protection
systems. Necessary due to the increased risks
of fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
901.6.4.3 –
Painting
identification
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for the identification and maintenance of
water-based fire protection systems. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
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topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6.4.4 –
Clear space
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides clearance requirements for watercontrol valves to facilitate fire-fighter identification and use of said valves in an emergency.

Necessary because of unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.
903.2.8 –
Group R
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires that fire sprinklers be installed in mobile
homes and manufactured homes located outside
of mobile home parks. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire and exposure that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District.
903.2.11.7 –
Occupancies
in fire hazard
severity zones
and within the
San Gabriel
South face
Area or
Malibu–Santa
Monica
Mountains
Area
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides an additional level of protection to
occupancies in case of a fire by requiring
installation of automatic fire sprinklers.

Necessary because of unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
catastrophic fires in fire hazard severity zones
and due to the topography that reduces response
times to fires. Further necessary because risk of
fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County/District.
903.4.2,
903.4.2.1 –
Remote
annunciator
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for fire-fighter access to the alarm
system information/status where necessary due
to otherwise being inaccessible or inapparent.

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904.1.1 –
Certification of
service
personnel for
fireextinguishing
Equipment
Administrative Clarification to the code user that neither the Consolidated Fire Protection District of
Los Angeles County, nor the State of California
adopt this section.
904.3.5 –
Monitoring
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires monitoring of all automatic fireextinguishing systems when a sprinkler monitoring system is otherwise required.

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire and
exposure that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District.
905.2.1 –
Class I
standpipes
Climatic Construction and installation requirements for Class I standpipes to ensure adequate fire
protection systems and water supply due to fires
in the hot and windy climate of the
County/District.
905.4 –
Location of
Class I
standpipe
hose
connections,
905.4.3
Climatic Installation/Regulation of Fire Protection System to ensure proper location of hose connection to
control fires in the hot and windy climate of the
County/District.
905.5.3 –
Class II
system
1½-inch hose
Climatic Installation and regulation of interior wet
standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
system due to fires in the hot and windy climate
of the County/District.
905.9 – Riser
shutoff valve
supervision
and drain
Climatic Additional requirements to fire protection system for testing, maintenance, and operation.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions.
905.13 –
Standpipe
diameter
Climatic Size requirements for Class III standpipes to
ensure adequate fire protection system.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions.
910.2 – Where
required
Climatic and
geological
Requires smoke and heat removal for buildings.

Necessary to increase ability of fire fighters to
respond to, and fight, fires in buildings.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in

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the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions and the prevalence of earthquakes in
the County/District.
910.2.3 –
Group S-2
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires smoke and heat removal for basementlevel parking garages. Necessary to increase ability of fire fighters to respond to fires in parking garages. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire and earthquake damage that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. Further necessary due to the
artificial topographical physical features of a
structure or area that limit and/or interfere with
the ability of emergency responders to protect
life, property, and the environment.
910.3 –
Smoke and
heat vent
design and
installation.
910.3.2,
910.3.4,
910.3.4.1,
910.3.4.2,
910.3.4.2.1,
910.3.4.2.2,
910.3.4.3
910.3.5
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requirements for smoke and heat vents in
buildings. Necessary due to the increased risks
of fire and earthquake damage that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. Further necessary due to the
artificial topographical physical features of a
structure or area that limit and/or interfere with
the ability of emergency responders to protect
life, property, and the environment.
910.4.3,
910.4.4 –
Mechanical
smoke
removal
systems
Geological Requirements for smoke and heat vents and
mechanical smoke removal systems in buildings.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to seismic concerns with
potential water supply issues.
912.2 –
Location
Geological and
Topographical
Requires that more than one fire department
connection may be required. Necessary due to
natural and artificial local topography, and the
effects of seismic activity that could limit and/or
interfere with the ability of emergency responders
to access certain locations.

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912.2.1 –
Visible location
Climatic,
Topographical,
Geological
Requires fire department connections to be
located within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant
and at a safe distance from the building.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions. Further necessary because the risk
of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County/District.
912.7 –
Inspection,
testing and
maintenance
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies where provisions for signage, painting,
hose threads, physical protection, and clear
space, for fire department connections, shall
apply. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
912.8 –
Identification
— paint color
Climatic,
Topographical
Requires red paint on fire department
connections subject to rust or corrosion to identify
them to fire fighters and protect from the
elements. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions.
912.9 –
Breakable
caps or plugs
Climatic,
Topographical
Requires breakable caps or plugs for fire hose
couplings to protect them from the elements and
to ensure easy access to the fire department
connection during fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions.
914.9.1 –
Spray booths
Climatic Requires spray booths to have automatic fire
sprinkler system protection under specified
conditions. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions. Further necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
1032.4 – Exit
signs,
1032.4.1,
1032.4.2,
1032.4.3
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requirements for minimum exit signage
maintenance, including a bringing-to-one-location
of existing CA requirements scattered about the
code and/or providing reference thereto.

Addresses warnings against elevator use in an
emergency, and stairway access. Necessary to
ensure proper notice and evacuation in case of
fire or other emergency. Necessary because of

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increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions. Further necessary
because risk of fire and need for evacuation is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the County/District.
1103.11 – Fire
department
access
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies where provisions for fire department
access apply, including reference to a related
section of the code. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1203.2.3 –
Emergency
responder
communication
coverage
systems.

Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Maintains current level of safety by maintaining
current standby-power capacity duration for
emergency responder communication coverage
systems. Necessary due to the increased risks
of fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1203.2.5 –
Exhaust
ventilation
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Maintains current level of safety by maintaining
current standby-power capacity duration for
electrical energy storage system mechanical
exhaust ventilation systems. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

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1203.2.7 –
Gas detection
systems
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Corrects reference number for section
addressing exhaust ventilation for electrical
energy storage systems. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1204.4 –
Grounding
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies when grounding will be required of
portable generators. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1205.2 –
Access and
pathway
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies that exceptions to access and pathway
requirements may not negate the ability of
occupants to reliably identify escape and rescue
pathways and avoid electrified components
therein. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1205.4 –
Buildings with
rapid
shutdown
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides reference to the related section of code.

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1205.5.1 –
Vegetation
control
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies where this maintenance provision
applies. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1206.10 –
Manual shutoff
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides reference to the related section of code,
and harmonizes this section thereto. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.1.2 –
Permits,
1207.1.3,
1207.1.4,
1207.1.4.1,
1207.1.4.2,
1207.1.5,
1207.1.7
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Require approved permitting for electrical energy
storage systems (ESS), including
criteria/clarification regarding hazard mitigation
analysis and special approvals beyond what the
code allows by default. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.3.4,
1207.3.4.1,
1207.3.5
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies design and installation requirements for
electrical energy storage systems (ESS).

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1207.4 –
General
installation
requirements,
1207.4.1,
1207.4.2,
1207.4.7,
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies/clarifies location, separation, and
signage requirements for electrical energy
storage systems (ESS). Provides clarification
and reference to other code requirements already
applicable to these installations. Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
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1207.4.8 –
Signage
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, responding resources, water
needs and availability, and access.
1207.5.2,
1207.5.8,
Table 1207.7,
1207.7.1,
1207.7.2,
1207.7.3,
1207.7.4,
1207.8.3,
1207.8.4
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies/clarifies location and separation
requirements for electrical energy storage
systems (ESS). Maintains preexisting safety
levels. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availability, and access.
1207.4.13,
1207.5.4 –
Fire detection,
1207.6.1.1,
1207.6.1.2,
1207.6.1.2.1,
1207.6.1.2.2,
1207.6.1.2.3,
1207.6.1.2.4
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies requirements for fire-extinguishing
systems, ventilation, standby power, gas
detection, explosion control, and the ability to
release energy, for electrical energy storage
systems (ESS). Includes references to the code
sections regarding fire department connections
and hydrants. Necessary due to the increased
risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

Table 1207.6,
1207.6.1.1–
1207.6.1.2.4
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies design and installation requirements for
various battery technologies used in electrical
energy storage systems (ESS). Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.6.3 –
Explosion
control
Administrative Corrects typo to reference therein to a section within Chapter 1, which was reorganized in
2021/2022.
1207.4.6 –
Combustible
storage,
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies that combustible storage within ESS
cabinets and enclosures is not allowed, and that
vegetation maintenance (operational)

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1207.5.7 –
Vegetation
requirements for electrical energy storage
systems (ESS) apply to both new and existing
installations. Necessary due to the increased
risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.9.4,
1207.9.5
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Addresses special installations of battery energy
storage systems (ESS), including those on
rooftops and in parking garages. Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

Table 1207.10,
1207.10.6,
1207.10.7.2,
1207.10.7.3,
1207.10.7.6
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Addresses mobile versions of electrical energy
storage system (ESS) installations. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.11,
1207.11.1,
1207.11.2.1,
1207.11.3,
1207.11.3.1,
1207.11.4,
1207.11.5.1,
1207.11.6,
1207.11.7,
1207.11.7.1,
Figure
1207.11.7.1,
1207.11.7.2,
1207.11.7.3,
1207.11.7.4,
1207.11.7.4.1,
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Addresses installations of battery energy storage
systems in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies.

Maintains and clarifies standing requirements in
the jurisdiction in order to maintain minimum
levels of safety regarding explosion, fire, and
toxic gas hazards, both for the property in
question and that of neighboring properties.

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1207.11.7.4.2,
1207.11.8
2007.9 –
Emergency
Helicopter
Landing
Facility
(EHLF),
2007.9.1
Climatic and
Topographical
Provides for public safety by an
evacuation/landing area on high-rise buildings
and the maintenance thereof. Necessary due to
large number of high-rise buildings in the
County/District and difficulty in evacuating highrise buildings, and getting resources thereto, in case of fire or other emergency.
2007.10 –
Ground-based
helicopter
facilities,
2007.10.1 –
Surface
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides design standards for helistops and
heliports, primarily for establishment in fire
hazard severity zones, to enable helicopters and
associated water tenders and support equipment
to safely operate to conduct operations to combat
fires and render other services in those areas.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions and topography that hinders the ability
for fire apparatus to gain access to remote
portions of the County/District. Further
necessary due to the increased risks of
earthquake damage that complicate response
times, water needs and availability, and access.
2007.10.2 –
Hydrant
Climatic;
Topographical
Requires a hydrant next to helistops and
heliports, especially in fire hazard severity zones,
to enable helicopters to fill their tanks to facilitate water drops on wildland fires in those areas, and
for response to aviation accidents. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions
and topography that hinders the ability for fire
apparatus to gain access to remote portions of
the County/District.
2007.10.3 –
Access
Climatic;
Topographical
Adopts requirements for fire apparatus access to
helistops and heliports, especially in fire hazard
severity zones, to enable support equipment and
apparatus associated with helicopter operations
to combat fires and render other services in those
areas. Necessary because of increased danger
of fire in the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions and topography that hinders the ability
for fire apparatus to gain access to remote
portions of the County/District.

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2007.11 –
Maintenance,
2007.11.1 –
Fire
Department
permit
required
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires maintenance of the safe and necessary
functionality of a new or existing helicopter facility
intended to some extent for emergency Fire
Department use. Where such functionality or
availability is impaired, a permit and/or
notification is required. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions; and both topography
and seismic geological activity that hinders the
ability for fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
2203.3 – Dustcollection
systems
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies applicability of this provision, corrects
reference error by the State, and maintains the
required interlock provision. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
2203.4.2 –
Static
electricity
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Maintains the requirement for permanent
grounding or bonding in accordance with
approved standards. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
2404.4 – Fire
protection
Climatic Provides for spray booths to be equipped with
automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions.
2504.6, 2507.2
– Fruit and
crop-ripening
Climatic and
Geological
Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions
and to reduce risk of fires and explosion from
earthquakes.
3104.5 –
Helicopter
Climatic,
Geological, and
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landing
facilities
Topographical consideration must be given to nearby helicopter landing facilities so as not to interfere with their
safe and necessary functionality. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions;
and both topography and seismic geological
activity that hinders the ability for ground-based
fire apparatus to gain access to portions of the
County/District, including for patient care.
3107.15.2.1 –
Quantity limit
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Harmonizes the code by providing reference to
the related section of the code. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions;
and both topography and seismic geological
activity that hinders the ability for ground-based
fire apparatus to gain access to portions of the
County/District, including for patient care.
3107.18 –
Combustible
vegetation
Climatic and
Topographic
Increased clearance requirements for
combustible vegetation near tents and membrane
structures. Necessary to increase fire and life
safety around such structures and to create
defensible space. Necessary because of fire risk
due to climate and unique topography of the
County/District.

Table 3206.2 Climatic and
Geological
Removes an exception for smoke and heat
removal in high-piled combustible storage.

Necessary because of unique climatic conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
3305.5.2.1 –
Duties
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Harmonizes this new provision to the other
longstanding requirements for fire watch within
the code. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions; and both topography and
seismic geological activity that hinders the ability
for ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
3505.9 –
Flashback
prevention
Geological Requires protective devices to be installed on fuel gas and oxygen lines to increase safety and
reduce risk of explosion and fire. Necessary
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.

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4801.3 –
Definitions
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies the interpretation of the code for the
code user. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions; and both topography and
seismic geological activity that hinders the ability
for ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
4902.1 –
General
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides definitions by which to clarify the
interpretation of the code for the code user.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions; and both topography and seismic
geological activity that hinders the ability for
ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
4906.2 –
Application
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Serves to clarify the interpretation of the code for
the code user. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions; and both topography and
seismic geological activity that hinders the ability
for ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
4906.3 –
Landscape
Plans,
4906.3.1 –
Contents
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Original content is being moved to become
subsections of 4906.3, and these sections are
being utilized to explain the administrative
procedures for fuel modification plans in fire
hazard severity zones within the jurisdiction.

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4906.3.5,
4906.3.5.1,
4906.4,
4906.4.1,
4906.4.2,
4906.4.2.1
Administrative Renumbering of code sections for harmonization with longstanding local provisions within which
these processes (newly described by new State
language) have and will continue to take place.
4907.3 –
Requirements
Administrative Provides reference to other applicable codes; declaratory of existing law.
4907.3 –
Requirements
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment providing notice of preexisting
requirement that defensible space shall also
comply with vegetation clearance requirements
elsewhere in the Fire Code (e.g., for LPG tanks,
PV, and ESS), as well as specifically within
Chapter 3 of this code. Necessary due to the
unique climate and topography of the
County/District to reduce risk of fire and to
minimize impacts of fire in Fire Hazard Severity
Zone.
5003.11.3.8 –
Floors
Climatic and
Geological
Creates requirements for floors in buildings
where hazardous materials are used or stored.

Necessary to increase fire and life safety and to
minimize fire danger from hazardous materials.

Necessary because risk of fire and spillage of
hazardous materials is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
5704.2.8.3 –
Secondary
containment
Geological Requires secondary containment of flammable
and combustible liquids that are necessary to
increase fire and life safety and to prevent fires
involving flammable and combustible liquids from
spreading. Necessary because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County/District.
5704.2.8.16.1
– System
requirements
Climatic and
Geological
Requires foam deluge system. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to climatic conditions and
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.

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5704.2.9.1.1 –
Required foam
fire protection
systems
Geological and
Climatic
Requires all existing aboveground tanks
exceeding 1,500 square feet of liquid surface
area used for the storage of Class I or Class II
flammable liquids to be provided with foam fire
protection. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to
climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County/District.
5704.2.9.6.1.3
– Location of
tanks for boil
over liquids
Geological and
Climatic
Provides for additional spacing between tanks to
reduce fire danger and help prevent fire from
spreading to adjacent tanks. Necessary because
of increased danger of fire in the County/District
due to climatic conditions and because risk of
leaks or tank failure is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
5704.3.7.6 –
Construction
Geological and
Climatic
Construction and fire access requirements for
liquid storage rooms. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic conditions and because risk of
explosion or container failure is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.
5706.5.1.1 –
Location
Geological and
Climatic
Provides increased distances for bulk transfer
and process transfer operations so that they are
farther away from the public and other buildings.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to climatic conditions and
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
County/District.
5706.5.1.19 –
Liquid transfer
Geological and
Climatic
Class I, II, or III liquids shall be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car only into an approved
atmospheric tank or approved portable tank.

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6104.4 –
Multiple LPgas container
installations
Geological and
Climatic
Requirements for LP-gas storage tank distances.

Chapter 81 –
Automobile
wrecking yards
8104 – Fire
apparatus
access roads
8106 –
Housekeeping
8108 – Tires
8110.4 –
Batteries
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Creates requirements for fire access roads and
storage requirements for tire storage in
automobile wrecking yards to enable fire
apparatus and fire fighters to gain access to fight
fires and respond to emergencies. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

Chapter 82 –
Infractions
Administrative Lists the violations deemed to be infractions rather than the standard misdemeanor required
by the provisions of Chapter 1.

Chapter 83 –
Consolidated
Fire Protection
District Of Los
Angeles
County Fire
Code
Administrative Declaration of this code as the Fire Code for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of
Los Angeles County (“District”).

Appendix B,
Section
B105.1 – Oneand two-family
dwellings,
Group R-3 and
R-4 buildings
and
townhouses
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for increased minimum fire-flow in fire
hazard severity zones to allow for more water to
be available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topographical conditions.

Appendix B,
Section
B105.5 – Land
subdivision
projects
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for increased fire-flow for subdivisions
of certain undeveloped land due to the
undetermined building size and type of
construction to allow for sufficient water to be
available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topographical conditions.

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Appendix C,
Section
C102.2 –
Location on
street
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for hydrant spacing on streets to ensure
hydrants are accessible to fire fighters.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to climatic and
topographical conditions.

Appendix C,
Section
C105.2 –
One- and twofamily
dwellings, and
Group R-3
buildings
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for hydrant spacing to ensure that water
is available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topographical conditions.

Appendix C,
Section
C105.3 -
Buildings other
than one- and
two-family
dwellings, and
Group R-3
buildings
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for hydrant spacing for buildings other
than one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R3 buildings to ensure that there is adequate water supply available to fight fires. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to climatic and topographical
conditions.

Appendix C,
Section
C105.4 –
Cul-de-sac
hydrant
location
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for hydrant spacing for cul-de-sacs to
ensure that there is adequate water supply
available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topographical conditions.

Appendix C,
Section
C106 - On-site
hydrants
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides requirements for on-site hydrants to
ensure that there is adequate water supply
available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topographical conditions.

Appendix O,
Section O103
– General
requirements
Topographical,
Geographic, and
Climatic
Provides various design and location
requirements for temporary haunted houses,
ghost walks, and similar amusement uses where
the means of egress are not apparent due to
decorative materials, confusing sounds, and/or
visual effects. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to
climatic and topographical conditions and the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.

Appendix PP –
Local Agency
Very High Fire
Administrative Portion of ordinance serving to fulfill the Statutory requirements of the County/District per California
Government Code Sections 51175 through

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Hazard
Severity Zones
51189. Recognizes the authorities of the State to
impose Fire Hazard Severity Zone designations
and of individual cities to expand upon them
within the parameters defined by State statute.

Also serves to define the “Malibu–Santa Monica
Mountains Area” and the “San Gabriel Mountains
South face Area” for the sprinkler provisions
therein, as described in Chapter 9.

Appendix QQ
– Los Angeles
County FireCode Fee
Schedule
Administrative Provides the code user with the Fire Department fee schedule, specifically for the services
provided by the Fire Department in accordance
with the Fire Code.

Appendix RR
– Rifle Range
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides the basic fire- and life-safety
requirements for the operation of rifle ranges.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to climatic and
topographical conditions.

AGENDA ITEM NO. E-3
To: Mayor and City Council For meeting of: January 23, 2024 From: Bob Lindsey, City Manager
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING ASSEMBLY BILL 734 – YOUTH TACKLE

FOOTBALL (MAYOR PRO TEM KLINAKIS/COUNCIL MEMBER MUNOZ)

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
Mayor Pro Tem Klinakis and Council Member Munoz have requested a discussion regarding Assembly Bill 734 – Youth Tackle Football.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.

ATTACHMENTS
Attachment “A”: Assembly Bill 734
City of La Puente

AGENDA REPORT
AMENDED IN ASSEMBLY JANUARY 11, 2024
california legislature—2023–24 regular session
ASSEMBLY BILL No. 734
Introduced by Assembly Member McCarty
February 13, 2023
An act to add Section 124242.5 to the Health and Safety Code, relating to youth athletics.
legislative counsel’s digest
AB 734, as amended, McCarty. Youth tackle football.

Existing law requires a youth sports organization that elects to offer an athletic program to comply with specified concussion and sudden cardiac arrest prevention protocols. Existing law, the California Youth Football Act, requires a youth sports organization that conducts a tackle football program to comply with specified protocols, including a coach receiving certain health-related certification and a parent or guardian of a youth tackle football participant receiving concussion and head injury information and an opioid-related factsheet. The act also requires a youth tackle football league, as defined, to retain information for the tracking of youth sports injuries, as specified.

This bill would, on and after January 1, 2026, 2025, prohibit a youth sports organization that conducts a tackle football program, or a youth tackle football league, from allowing a person younger than 12 6 years of age to be a youth tackle football participant through the organization or league. On and after January 1, 2027, and January 1, 2029, the bill would not allow a person younger than 10 and 12 years of age, respectively, to be a youth tackle football participant through the organization or league.

98 ATTACHMENT A
Vote: majority. Appropriation: no. Fiscal committee: no.

State-mandated local program: no.

The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
line 1 SECTION 1. Section 124242.5 is added to the Health and line 2 Safety Code, to read:
line 3 124242.5. (a)  On and after January 1, 2026, 2025, a youth line 4 sports organization that conducts a tackle football program, or a line 5 youth tackle football league, shall not allow a person younger than line 6 12 six years of age to be a youth tackle football participant through line 7 the organization or league.
line 8 (b)  On and after January 1, 2027, a youth sports organization line 9 that conducts a tackle football program, or a youth tackle football line 10 league, shall not allow a person younger than 10 years of age to line 11 be a youth tackle football participant through the organization or line 12 league.
line 13 (c)  On and after January 1, 2029, a youth sports organization line 14 that conducts a tackle football program, or a youth tackle football line 15 league, shall not allow a person younger than 12 years of age to line 16 be a youth tackle football participant through the organization or line 17 league.

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AGENDA ITEM NO. E-4
To: Mayor and City Council For meeting of: January 23, 2024 From: Bob Lindsey, City Manager
By: Alex Bauman, Director of Community Services
SUBJECT: UPDATE AND DISCUSSION REGARDING COMMUNITY SERVICES

PROGRAMMING

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
City Staff will provide an update on programming within the Community Services Department.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

City of La Puente

AGENDA REPORT

AGENDA ITEM NO. E-5
To: Mayor and City Council For meeting of: January 23, 2024 From: Bob Lindsey, City Manager
By: Troy Grunklee, Director of Administrative Services
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND DIRECTION REGARDING THE BUSINESS GRANT

PROGRAM

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
City Staff will provide an update on the Business Grant Program.

FISCAL IMPACT
None.

RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council discuss this item and provide any necessary direction to Staff.

ATTACHMENTS
None.

City of La Puente

AGENDA REPORT

La Puente City CouncilJanuary 23, 2024

La Puente City Council
January 23, 2024