Laguna Hills City Council
October 25, 2022

1727601.1
EXHIBIT “B”
Guideline C-05
Vegetation Management Guideline: Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program

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Community Risk Reduction
1 Fire Authority Road, Building A, Irvine, CA 92602 • www.ocfa.org • 714-573-6100 Vegetation Management Guideline:

Technical Design for New Construction
Fuel Modification Plans and
Maintenance Program
Guideline C-05
Serving the Cities of Aliso Viejo • Buena Park • Cypress • Dana Point • Garden Grove • Irvine • Laguna Hills • Laguna Niguel • Laguna Woods • Lake Forest • La Palma • Los Alamitos • Mission Viejo • Rancho Santa Margarita • San Clemente • San Juan Capistrano • Seal Beach • Santa Ana • Stanton • Tustin • Villa Park • Westminster • Yorba Linda • and Unincorporated Areas of Orange County

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2 Vegetation Management Guideline:

Technical Design for New
Construction Fuel Modification Plans
and Maintenance Program

TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................... 3 PURPOSE......................................................................................................................... 3 SCOPE.............................................................................................................................. 3 FUEL MODIFICATION ZONES......................................................................................... 4

1. Zone “A”.................................................................................................................. 4

2. Zone “B”.................................................................................................................. 5

3. Zone “C/D” .............................................................................................................. 5 TYPES OF INTERIOR SLOPES: RESIDENTIAL TRACT....................................................... 6

1. SMA Interior Slopes……………………………………………………………………….6

2. Roadside Protection Zones (RPZ) .......................................................................... 6 FUEL MODIFICATION PLANS: REQUIRED INFORMATION............................................ 7 Section 1: Conceptual Fuel Modification Plans ............................................................ 7 Section 2: Precise Fuel Modification Plans................................................................. 10 Section 3: Plant Palette Information ........................................................................... 12 Section 4: Alternative Materials & Methods Construction Features, and Fire Protection Plans ......................................................................................................... 13 Section 5: Special Maintenance Areas and Roadside Protection Zones.................... 14

ATTACHMENTS

1. New Construction Inspection Requirements ......................................................... 15

2. Introductory Maintenance Information................................................................... 16

3. Incline Measurement for Selected Slopes ............................................................. 17

4. Zone Marker Details.............................................................................................. 18

5. Sample CC&R Maintenance Language ................................................................ 19

6. Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones ........................ 21

7. Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species............................................................... 22

8. Fuel Modification Zone Plant List .......................................................................... 23

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3 Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program

INTRODUCTION
Vegetation management has proven to be a major factor in reducing the probability of buildings igniting from wildfires. When combined with special building construction features, the potential for ignition is further reduced.

PURPOSE
Managing the design and placement of vegetation in and around new structures will reduce the effects of a wildfire. For this reason, codes are adopted that require vegetation management and special construction features. The Fuel Modification Plan is a vegetation management code that requires landscaped areas adjacent to new structures be dedicated for permanent vegetation management activities.

The Fuel Modification Program brings fire-safe landscaping and construction features together to improve community safety and reduce property loss during wildfire emergencies. This guideline provides you with the information and steps needed to prepare a Fuel Modification Plan and maintain vegetation in Fuel Modification areas for a successful long-term outcome. Furthermore, it covers the timing of plans for construction, plan criteria needed for approval, plant lists for the zones, new construction inspection requirements, and introductory maintenance information.

SCOPE
All new single-family homes, multi-family residential, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), utility, and commercial structures built in, or adjacent to, a wildfire-risk area or such areas designated by the fire code official, require a Fuel Modification Plan in conjunction with the 2022 California Fire Code (CFC), Chapter 49. However, a Fuel Modification Plan may or may not be required based on lot size, configuration, or your property’s connection and proximity to grass, brush, and ornamental vegetation. For questions regarding the Fuel Modification requirements and your project, contact the OCFA RSG line at (714) 573- 6774.

The plan requires permanent vegetation management in dedicated land areas and is used indefinitely to facilitate on-going maintenance requirements. For existing structures that were not developed with a fuel modification plan or condition, maintenance shall be completed as required in the Vegetation Management Maintenance Guideline for Property Owners.

For new structures proposed within the State Responsibility Area (SRA), as defined in the Public Resource Code Sections 4126-4127 or within the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) - Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ), as defined in the Government Code Section 51175 – 51189, and the California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division

1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2, Articles 1-5, a 30-foot setback from the structures to the property line shall be required.

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4 FUEL MODIFICATION PLAN OVERVIEW & SEQUENCING
There are two types of Fuel Modification Plans, conceptual and precise. Each type is submitted at a different time during the development and construction process.

1. Conceptual (see Section 1: Conceptual Fuel Modification Plans for requirements) a. Infrastructure of the zone widths and program
b. Land use restrictions
c. Tract and property line information
d. When to submit
1) Concurrent with Environmental Impact Report (EIR) processing 2) Prior to tentative tract map, parcel map, or final tract map approval 3) Prior to fire master plan submittal

2. Precise (see Section 2: Precise Fuel Modification Plans for requirements) a. Approval of planting plans
b. Final details
c. Inspection information
d. When to submit
1) Prior to approval of planting plans from other permitting agencies 2) Prior to precise grading or building permit issuance, whichever comes first
3) Prior to Fire Master Plan approval

FUEL MODIFICATION ZONES
The Fuel Modification area is comprised of three zones with specific design criteria. The standard Fuel Modification area is 170 feet in width, measured out horizontally from the structure in all directions on the site (see Attachment 3: Incline Measurement for Selected Slopes). Many developments have interior slopes with Special Maintenance Areas (SMA).

See below for specific unique requirements for each zone. The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code official.

Note: Additional planting restrictions may be required for certain plant species (see Approved Plant Palette Qualification Statements for Select Plant Species on page 31).

1. Zone “A” (20-foot minimum width, with the first 5 feet as the Immediate Zone) a. Flat level ground requirement
b. Building foundation setback (no design alternatives allowed) c. Zone “A” (20 feet wide – measured from the structure out) 1) Setback from the slope nearest the foundation
2) No combustible construction is allowed within Zone “A” 3) Automatic irrigation systems to maintain healthy vegetation with high moisture content and to be regularly irrigated
4) Plants in this zone shall be highly fire resistant and selected from Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List (also refer to Section 3: Plant Palette Information)
5) If all Zones “A-D” are to be maintained by the structure owner, then Zone “A” shall begin at the wall of the structure

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5 d. Immediate Zone (First 5 feet measured from the structure out, in all directions)
1) No combustible bark or mulch
2) Plants in this area to be irrigated, naturally low growing (below 2 feet in height), and non-woody
3) No combustible construction is allowed, fencing, gates, patio covers, etc.

2. Zone “B” (50 -150 feet in width): Slope design requires a minimum 50-foot irrigated zone
Note: A dry Zone “B” may be used if plants and design are appropriate a. Required at the nearest slope adjoining Zone “A”
b. Irrigated and planted per Attachment 6: Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones
c. May replace Zones “C/D” when grading plans require larger replanted areas
d. All plant species designed for Zone “B” shall be selected from Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List. Existing fuel modification maintenance programs are limited to the plants listed on the approved plans unless a revision is requested. Planting and maintenance shall be in accordance with planting restrictions from Attachment 6: Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones, Attachment 7:

Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species, and Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List.
e. No combustible construction is allowed within Zone “B”

3. Zone “C/D” (0-100 feet in width)
a. One natural vegetation thinning (Zone “C”) or two thinning zones (Zone “ C/D”)
1) Zone “C” shall be 50% thinning of vegetation
2) Zone “D” shall be 30% thinning of vegetation
b. Planting installation per Attachment 6, if installing plants 1) Existing plants that will remain shall be in accordance with Attachment 6: Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones and Attachment 7: Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species (see Section 3: Plant Palette Information)
c. See Section 4: Alternative Material & Methods
d. Plant species introduced into Zone “ C” and “ D” shall be selected from Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List. Maintenance shall be in accordance with Attachment 6: Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones and Attachment 7: Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species (see Section 3: Plant Palette Information)
e. No combustible construction is allowed within Zone “C” and “D” Note: A clear, brush-free area of 10 ft shall be required around the perimeter of the ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays. A noncombustible base, approved by the fire code official, shall be installed and maintained under the photovoltaic arrays and associated electrical equipment installations, per the 2022 CFC Chapter 1205.5.1.

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6 TYPES OF INTERIOR SLOPES: RESIDENTIAL TRACT

1. SMA Interior Slopes
a. 100 feet maximum width
b. Slopes and common areas interior from the community perimeter (see Section 5: Special Maintenance Areas and Roadside Protection Zones) c. Located in commonly owned land areas, beginning at the property lines of the privately owned lot
d. Areas shall be irrigated

2. Roadside Protection Zones (RPZ)
a. 50 feet maximum width measured from the edge of the roadway b. Can be designed as RPZ or SMA, depending if the road is at the perimeter or interior of the community
c. Streetscape designs that are not community perimeter edges may not be regulated unless a distinct hazard is created
d. Areas shall be irrigated
When an SMA or RPZ is within 100 feet of a structure, the SMA or RPZ will be considered a defensible space area. The defensible space area shall comply with Attachment 2:

Introductory Maintenance Information, Attachment 6: Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones, and Attachment 7: Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species.

Alternative design methods may be approved through the Alternate Materials & Methods process.

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7 FUEL MODIFICATION PLANS: REQUIRED INFORMATION
Section 1: Conceptual Fuel Modification Plans
Plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape a rchitect or other design professional with equivalent credentials. First submittal requires only two sets of plans. Each subsequent submittal shall include an electronic PDF copy of the plan and three sets of paper plans.

Note: If the designer is prepared to submit Precise Fuel Modification Plans with the planting plans, conceptual plans are not required to be submitted. If the designer forgoes the conceptual submittal and submits the precise plan, the required conceptual plan information shall be provided on the precise plan.

The following information shall be included on Conceptual Fuel Modification Plans:
☒ Check each box, after providing the information on your design plans:

A. ☐ Identify the total size of the development by showing all tract boundary lines, property lines, slope contour lines, and structure foundation footprints.

B. ☐ Place descriptive notes of the land uses adjoining the development property on all sides (e.g., future construction, existing structures, natural vegetation, restoration plans, roads, parks, etc.).

C. ☐ Add a note on the plan stating the project is or is not located in a LRA - VHFHSZ or in an SRA.

D. ☐ Add a note stating the structure(s) shall be built to the California Building Code (CBC) Chapter 7A standard if the project is located in a LRA - VHFHSZ or in an SRA area.

E. ☐ Add a note stating combustible fencing is not allowed within any Fuel Modification Zone.

F. ☐ Contour lines shall be provided on the plan to show valleys and hills, and the steepness or gentleness of slopes for all Fuel Modification Zones.

G. ☐ Ensure all foundations have a minimum 20-foot setback from edge of slope.

H. ☐ Select an on-slope option from the choices of Fuel Modification Zones from pages 4 and 5. Delineate the width as described.

I. ☐ All plants in fuel modification zones shall be selected from Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List.

J. ☐ Label all interior slopes and all common areas as “Special Maintenance Areas” and/or “Roadside Protection Zones”, if applicable. If SMA planting plans are

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8 designed, they shall be submitted with the conceptual FMZ plans. If not designed yet, place a note that all planting plans require plan review and approval (see Section 5: Special Maintenance Areas and Roadside Protection Zones for more information). When a SMA or RPZ is within 100 feet of a structure, the SMA or RPZ will be considered a defensible space area. The defensible space area shall comply with Attachment 2: Introductory Maintenance Information, Attachment 6:

Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones, and Attachment 7: Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species. Alternative design methods may be approved through the Alternate Materials & Methods process (see Section 4:

Alternate Materials & Methods).

K. ☐ SMA and RPZ shall not have plants from Attachment 7: Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species.

L. ☐ Delineate RPZ with either a maximum irrigated 50-foot wide FMZ “B” when located on community perimeter areas or SMA when roads are interior to perimeter.

M. ☐ Each FMZ, SMA, and RPZ shall be symbolized and referenced on the plan clearly and on a distinct legend.

N. ☐ Notate all FMZ, SMA, and RPZ as irrigated or non-irrigated landscaping.

O. ☐ Provide the name of the entity/entities responsible for the maintenance of all FMZ, SMA, and RPZ.

P. ☐ Show the name and location of any existing plant species you are proposing to retain on the plan (If no existing plant species are shown, existing vegetation shall be removed from the plan entirely).

Q. ☐ Design dedicated emergency and maintenance access paths on commonly owned property, from the street frontage to lettered lots, to facilitate access behind the homes. This requires:

1. Paths every 500 lineal feet of FMZ or SMA length to have access, with a minimum 7-foot clear width and a dedicated flat path.

2. Covenants for FMZ and SMA access and maintenance to be recorded concurrently with all planning maps and referenced in Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs).

R. ☐ Covenants will be required to be recorded for FMZ, SMA, and RPZ located on private homeowner lots prior to Precise Fuel Modification Plan approval (place as a note on plan if applicable).

S. ☐ Copy Attachment 1: New Construction Inspection Requirements, Attachment 2:

Introductory Maintenance Information, Attachment 3: Incline Measurement for Selected Slopes, Attachment 6: Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones, and Attachment 7: Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species on the plans for on-going maintenance requirements.

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9 T. ☐ If there are limited areas in which you cannot meet Fuel Modification distance requirements, follow the plan submittal requirement directions in Section 4: Alternate Materials & Methods.

U. ☐ If the project has an area within the project boundary or adjacent areas affecting the project which would fall under the restriction of an agency (e.g., Army Corps of Engineers, California Coastal Commission, a Specific Plan, a Habitat Management & Monitoring Plan, etc.), the agency name; along with the maintenance, scope of work and management plan for those restricted areas shall be provided on the plan and documentation to support the management plan and maintenance allowed in the restricted areas provided at the time of submittal. If an area is discovered at any point in the submittal process, which would limit the design and/or maintenance requirements of the plan, the project will need to be reevaluated to determine whether the limitations will impact the Fuel Modification design. If there are no restricted areas, make a note stating to the fact on the plans.

V. ☐ The following notes (1-6) shall be copied on the plans:

1. The owner/developer will obtain planting plan approval from OCFA prior to receiving final approval from all other landscape permitting agencies within FMZ, interior slopes/common area landscaping SMA, and RPZ.

2. FMZ, SMA, and RPZ land areas were purchased and dedicated for the purposes of wildfire maintenance activities, beautification, and erosion control. Protected plants and habitat identified after Fuel Modification Plan approval through surveys or other biological programs cannot be retrofitted back within the limits of these areas.

3. The developer is responsible for ensuring that the calculated revenue from homeowner dues is sufficient to cover the cost of future maintenance, based on the originally approved design. After the final landowner has accepted the longterm maintenance responsibility, changes to the fuel modification areas or interrupted maintenance activities by the final landowner become the responsibility of the final landowner.

4. When a required maintenance area is located on commonly owned land, while the required Zone “A” is located on homeowner’s land, a written disclosure regarding the Zone “A” and vegetation requirement is required to be signed by the homeowner and the lot number referenced in the CC&Rs.

5. The FMZ, SMA, and RPZ shall be maintained in perpetuity for fire safety purposes, in accordance with recorded covenants, CC&Rs, and property title restrictions.

6. Prior to dropping of lumber, call for a Vegetation Clearance Inspection. The developer/builder shall provide a separation of combustible vegetation for a minimum distance of 100 feet from the location of the structures and lumber stockpile.

W. ☐ A copy of the CC&Rs shall be provided to ensure the language regarding maintenance and responsibility is clearly defined, prior to approval of a conceptual plan.

X. ☐ For certain projects, photographs of existing vegetation may be required.

Y. ☐ Provide the degree or percentage of slope on the plan at the location of the zone markers to indicate the actual distance. The marker shall be placed when using Attachment 3: Incline Measurement for Selected Slopes.

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10 Section 2: Precise Fuel Modification Plans
Plans shall be prepared by a licensed landscape architect or other design professional with equivalent credentials. First submittal requires only two sets of plans. Subsequent plan submittals shall include an electronic PDF copy of the plans and minimum of three sets of paper plans.

The following information shall be included on the Precise Fuel Modification Plan:
☒ Check each box, after providing the information on your design plans:

A. ☐ If there was not a Conceptual Fuel Modification Plan approved, the Precise Fuel Modification Plans shall include all criteria required for the Conceptual Fuel Modification Plans (refer to Section 1: Conceptual Fuel Modification Plans).

B. ☐ Show the location of permanent zone markers. (The goal is to install the lowest number of markers possible to ensure maintenance workers stay within the correct property lines when performing vegetation management. Generally, markers are only required to indicate side property lines and where zones end).

C. ☐ Copy Attachment 4: Zone Marker Details and Attachment 5: Sample CC&R Maintenance Language on the plans, if applicable.

D. ☐ Submit written proof that the CC&R’s reference the fuel modification areas and associated maintenance and restrictions (see Attachment 5: Sample CC&R Maintenance Language), if applicable.

E. ☐ Provide supporting documentation that demonstrates the Fuel Modification Zones, SMA, RPZ, access and maintenance points have been legally recorded on the Tentative Tract Maps.

F. ☐ Irrigation plan sheets shall be submitted to demonstrate the wet zones are irrigated.

G. ☐ The planting plans for FMZ, SMA, and RPZ are required to be reviewed and approved (see Section 5: Special Maintenance Areas and Roadside Protection Zones for more information).

H. ☐ Plant Palette Legend for FMZ, SMA, RPZ:

Provide a separate plant palette legend for each bulleted point below:

1. Trees

2. Shrubs

3. Ground Cover (maximum natural growth height shall be no taller than 2 feet)

4. Grasses

5. If proposing plant species not on the Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List, follow the submittal directions from Section 3.B.

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11 I. ☐ Each legend shall include:

1. Plant Symbol (separate symbol for each plant)

2. Plant Form

3. Botanical Name

4. Common Name

5. Plant # from Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List

6. Symbol Code from Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List

7. Expected Max Growth Height

8. Expected Max Growth Width
a. *See Sample #1: Plant Legend
J. ☐ Planting Plans:

1. On the installation Planting Plans, all plants shall be horizontally and vertically spaced to meet the formula from Attachment 6: Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones of this guideline, using the heights and widths in your legend.

2. Refer to the Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List code symbols and qualification statements for design installation before you place plants on the plan.

3. See Section 3: Plant Palette Information for plant species not on the OCFA list and follow directions.

K. ☐ For alternative proposals that do not meet minimum requirements, see Section 4: Alternate Materials & Methods and follow the plan submittal requirements.

L. ☐ Create a heading titled “Required Inspections,” then copy Attachment 1: New Construction Inspection Requirements on the plans underneath the heading.

Sample #1: Plant Legend

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12 Section 3: Plant Palette Information
A. The plant list from Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List was approved by various resource agencies responsible for environmental protection. All plants installed shall be selected from Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List and be grouped and spaced for initial installation in accordance with Attachment 6:

Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones of this guideline.

Specific installation requirements are included for various plant species (see plant code, legend, and qualification statements in Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List). Retained plants shall be proposed for approval on the conceptual FMZ plans or on the precise plan (see above for plant palette legends demonstrated for plan design).

B. Proposing Alternate Species:

If alternate plant species are proposed, the landscape architect shall provide photographs and data on the size, fire resistive characteristics, and invasiveness for installation criteria. A maximum of 10 alternate species may be proposed per project.

Alternative species need to have similar/equal properties to the plants from Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List). OCFA will make a case-by-case determination as to the acceptability of the proposed species. Some species that are equal in combustibility to pre-approved species on the list may not be allowed due to the invasiveness of the species. The proposed species must be spaced based on size and characteristics.

If the plant materials are proposed to be planted within 300 feet of reserve lands (except plants on the interior of the tract), concurrence from the permitting resource agencies shall be required. If the proposed plants have received previous resource-agency approval, no concurrence letter will be required, but supporting documentation shall be provided. Contact OCFA prior to your submittal if needed.

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13 Section 4: Alternative Materials & Methods Construction Features, and Fire Protection Plans
If there are limits to areas in which you cannot meet fuel modification width distance requirements or if you are proposing a non-irrigated FMZ, follow the performance based design direction below for conceptual FMZ plans:

1. Performance Based Design:
a. A detailed technical fire behavior analysis report by a qualified wildland fire behavior professional is required (qualifications of the professional must be approved by OCFA prior to their design). The report shall include BehavePlus fuel modeling outputs at a minimum.
b. A one to two-page Alternative Materials & Methods (AM&M) request letter to OCFA must be submitted with the detailed technical report. The report and letter shall be drafted by the fire behavior professional and submitted with the plans.
c. The applicant shall propose compensating factors to demonstrate equivalency to the distance required (see building construction features and fire protection plans below).
d. Locate OCFA Guideline A-01 at www.ocfa.org. Use the information within A01 as a model for d r a f t i n g your letter. If an alternative means of protection is approved by the OCFA, copy the OCFA signed AM&M request letter onto the plans. You will be required to resubmit the plans again for review and final approval with the letters incorporated into the plans.

2. Building Construction Features and Fire Protection Plans:
a. Building Construction Features designed in accordance with Chapter 7A of the California Building Code (CBC)/Residential Code Section 337 are required for all structures.
b. Additional compensating factors will also be required. These include but are not limited to: additional building construction features, solid block wall or block wall with tempered glass measuring a minimum of 6 feet on both sides of the wall, increased structure setbacks, special planting designs, rockscapes and plant restrictions, and reduced planting and increased hardscape areas. If a maintenance/ fire access gate is being shown along a solid block wall or block wall with tempered glass, a gate detail shall be provided on the plan that demonstrates the same applied effect as the solid wall.

3. A Fire Protection Plan (OCFA Fee Code PR 146) shall be submitted with or prior to the conceptual FMZ plan and does not take the place of the Fire Master Plan (OCFA Fee Code PR 145). Special 7A code section screening forms are available by request from the OCFA Community Wildfire Mitigation section and shall be placed on the plan to indicate which buildings and lots will meet specific Chapter 7A code sections. OCFA does not review the architectural plans for one- and two-family dwellings. Approved Fire Protection Plans are provided to the applicant and to the Building Department by OCFA, for design and plan review approval of the construction features.

4. Offsite Landowner Recorded Easements (for extreme cases):
a. All fuel modification should be located within the property or tract of the protected structure(s).

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14 b. Proper on-site Fuel Modification design should be set back from the tract or property boundary lines for a distance of 170 feet.
c. When the required distance is not within the property, as a last option, a legally recorded easements shall be signed by the adjoining property owner and integrated into fuel modification plans, giving rights to the beneficiary to maintain the recorded area in perpetuity. The easement shall show the distance designed on the plans.
d. The conceptual FMZ plans will not be approved until the legally recorded agreements are copied on the plans.

Section 5: Special Maintenance Areas and Roadside Protection Zones The interior landscaped portions of a community and roadsides may not be standard FMZs but are subject to planting restrictions, irrigation, and maintenance requirements.

This is to ensure structures are reasonably protected from fire continuing into interior areas of the community and from flying embers that may land and start spot fires.

The Planting Plans submitted with the Fuel Modification Plans shall indicate the plant palette and planting design for these areas. The plans will be evaluated to determine if the areas have the potential to increase the hazard to structures or if they will lessen the hazard.

1. The SMA determination will occur during the Conceptual Fuel Modification review.

The review will use the following OCFA initial hazard assessment criteria:
a. Roadside planting does not sufficiently protect vital main evacuation routes b. There are no proposed planting restrictions on lots
c. Proximity between structures and slopes is such that fire travel is probable d. The area/slope is not proposed to be irrigated
e. Plant palette contains plant species from the OCFA undesirable plant list f. Plant spacing arrangement creates “Ladder Fuels”
g. Slope/area is contiguous with community perimeter FMZs h. Use of special construction features on all structures throughout the community as required in CBC Chapter 7A and California Residential Code 337

2. When it is determined by the OCFA that the design of an SMA may contribute to an increased wildfire risk, the first 100 feet of the SMA, measured from the structure out, is considered defensible space. The defensible space area shall comply with Attachment 2: Introductory Maintenance Information, Attachment 6: Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones, Attachment 7: Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species and Attachment 8: Fuel Modification Zone Plant List).

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15 ATTACHMENT 1
New Construction Inspection Requirements
The Builder or Developer shall call OCFA Inspection Scheduling at (714) 573-6150 for the three new construction inspections listed below:

1. Prior to dropping of lumber: Schedule a Vegetation Clearance Inspection – the developer/builder shall provide a separation of combustible vegetation for a minimum distance of 100 feet from the location of the structures and lumber stockpile, generators, and fuel tanks/dispensers. An inspection sign-off and/or release letter to the building department is required.

2. Prior to occupancy of the building: Schedule a Final Fuel Modification Inspection – the FMZ, SMA, and RPZ adjacent to structures must be installed, irrigated, and inspected. This includes physical installation of features identified in the approved precise fuel modification plans including, but not limited to, plant establishment, thinning, irrigation, zone markers, special mitigation measures, and access easements. An OCFA Inspector will provide written approval of completion at the time of this final inspection on the building card. A written disclosure will be requested by the OCFA Inspector indicating that the landowner is aware of the FMZ on their land.

3. Prior to Homeowners Association (HOA) or Landowner Maintenance Acceptance from Developer/Builder: Schedule an Owner Turnover Inspection – This inspection/ meeting must happen with OCFA staff prior to accepting the maintenance responsibility from the developer or builder.
a. The inspection/meeting must include the following representatives:
1) Landscape architect
2) Community manager or homeowner
3) HOA board member
4) Installing landscape company
5) HOA landscape company
b. At the time of turnover, the Fuel Modification areas shall be maintained by the developer or builder as originally installed and approved. c. The accepting landowner is responsible for ensuring the developer or builder sufficiently calculated the amount of revenue needed to perform the on-going maintenance of the FMZs and any SMAs per the approved plans. d. A copy of the approved plans must be provided to the HOA representatives or homeowner at this time.
e. The Landscape Architect must convey ongoing maintenance requirements to HOA representatives or homeowner and provide OCFA a document stating the fuel modification has been installed per plan. f. An OCFA written disclosure will be required to be signed by the HOA representatives or homeowner indicating that the HOA or homeowner is aware of the FMZ on their land and that they are aware of the importance of retaining the plans and the ongoing maintenance.
g. The responsibility and necessary language for maintenance must also be stated within the CC&Rs (Refer to Attachment 5: Sample CC&R Maintenance Language).

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Introductory Maintenance Information
The FMZ, SMA, RPZ shall be maintained in perpetuity for fire safety purposes and shall cause a covenant to be recorded and referenced in the CC&Rs or on the property title when there is no HOA involvement.

Emergency access covenants shall be identified on the tract map indicating the reservation and restriction for permanent entry by the HOA or Fire Authority.

Select either Option #1 or #2 below

1. Option #1 Maintenance Method:
a. On-going maintenance shall occur to preserve the originally approved design found on the approved plans. Attachment 6: Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones spacing is required and only approved planting species and arrangements on the plans are perpetually preserved. b. The property owner is responsible for all maintenance of FMZ, SMA, and RPZ.
c. Two maintenance activities shall be performed each year. 1) The first during middle- to late-Spring and the second in early- to middleFall. d. Other activities include:
1) Grasses cut to 4 inches after annual seeding
2) Dead and dying, all vegetation litter, and Attachment 7: Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species removed from all zones
3) Maintenance of irrigation systems
4) Replacement of dead or dying vegetation with approved species (proposed changes shall be approved by OCFA)
5) Removal of trees and shrubs not on the approved plans e. If maintained by an HOA, the landscape maintenance company and/or property manager shall inspect the FMZs throughout the year to identify where specific maintenance activities need to take place. f. The OCFA may conduct inspections of established fuel modification areas.

Ongoing maintenance shall be conducted a minimum of twice each year regardless of the dates of these inspections.
g. The property owner shall retain all approved Fuel Modification Plans. The design and information on the plans shall be used as the basis for maintenance.

2. Option #2 Maintenance Method (when approved by OCFA):

Ongoing maintenance shall occur per the current posted OCFA Vegetation Management Maintenance Guidelines at www.ocfa.org. Distances of FMZ, SMA, and RPZ will always remain required and will be specific to the approved Fuel Modification Plan.

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17 Slope (Grade)
60° (173%)
50° (119%)
45° (100%)
40° (84%)
35° (70%)
30° (58%)
25° (47%)
20° (36%)
15° (27%)
10° (18%)
Zone A Zone B Zone C Zone D
ATTACHMENT 3
Incline Measurement for Selected Slopes
(See Attachment 4: Zone Marker Details)
Slope Zone Width

A B C D
0° 20’ 50’ 50’ 50’
10° 20’ 51’ 51’ 51’
15° 20’ 52’ 52’ 52’
20° 20’ 53’ 53’ 53’
25° 20’ 55’ 55’ 55’
30° 20’ 58’ 58’ 58’
35° 20’ 61’ 61’ 61’
40° 20’ 65’ 65’ 65’
45° 20’ 71’ 71’ 71’
50° 20’ 78’ 78’ 78’
60° 20’ 100’ 100’ 100’

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18 2'
-0'' ABOVE MATURE PLANT
GROWTH (4'
-0'' MIN.)
ATTACHMENT 4
Zone Marker Details
(Marker Distances Shall Be Increased on Slopes to Accommodate Incline Measurements in Accordance with Attachment 3: Incline Measurement for Selected Slopes) Note: An alternate design may be proposed and approved on a case-by-case basis (e.g., using a large boulder, existing fencing, permanent fixtures, etc.).

1. POST CAP

2. 2”X5” ZONE INDICATOR

3. 1 ½” DIAMETER GALVANIZED POST

4. CONCRETE FOOTING 2500 PSI @ 28 DAYS

5. FINISH GRADE

6. COMPACTED SUBGRADE
1 2
4 3
5 1’-0”
4’-0”
1”
2’-6”
6”

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Sample CC&R Maintenance Language
It is recommended that the following language be included in the CC&Rs recorded for a common interest development:
“The duty of the homeowners’ association to perform ‘Fire Prevention Maintenance’ (as defined below) for all Fuel Modification Zones, Special Maintenance Areas, Roadway Protection Zone, and manufactured interior slopes within the development shall be included as an express obligation in the recorded CC&Rs for the development. Similarly, each Owner whose Lot (or Condominium) is subject to FMZ restrictions (e.g., noncombustible structure setback, etc.) shall be obligated to comply with such restrictions.”

1. The OCFA will be designated as a third-party beneficiary of an HOA’s duty to perform “Fire Prevention Maintenance” (as defined below) for all portions of the Association Property or Common Area that constitute FMZs and designated interior/manufactured slopes to be maintained by the H O A , and of any Owner’s duty to comply with any FMZ restrictions applicable to their lot or condominium.

Additionally, OCFA shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enforce the HOA’s duty to perform such Fire Prevention Maintenance, and to enforce compliance by any owner with any FMZ restrictions applicable to their lot or condominium. In furtherance of such right, the OCFA shall be entitled to recover its costs of suit, including its actual attorneys’ fees, if it prevails in an enforcement action against an HOA and/or an individual owner (a sample third-party beneficiary provision to be incorporated into the CC&Rs is attached hereto as Addendum "1").

2. As used herein, "Fire Prevention Maintenance" shall mean the following:
a. All portions of the Association Property or Common Area that constitute FMZs or designated interior/manufactured slopes shall be regularly maintained by the HOA on a year-round basis in accordance with the fuel modification plan on file with the property manager for the development. b. The irrigation system for FMZs or designated interior/manufactured slopes shall be kept in good condition and proper working order at all times. The irrigation system shall not be turned off except for necessary repairs and maintenance.

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Enforcement by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA): The OCFA is hereby designated as an intended third-party beneficiary of the Association’s duties to perform “Fire Prevention Maintenance” for all portions of the Association Property or Common Areas consisting of FMZs or designated interior/manufactured slopes in accordance with the fuel modification plan, and of each owner’s duty to comply with any FMZ or designated interior/manufactured slopes restrictions applicable to their lot or condominium as set forth in the fuel modification plan. In furtherance thereof, the OCFA shall have the right, but not the obligation, to enforce the performance by the association of its duties and any other fire prevention requirements which were imposed by the OCFA or other public agency as a condition of approval for the development (e.g., prohibition of parking in fire lanes, maintenance of the blue reflective markers indicating the location of fire hydrants, etc.). The OCFA shall also have the right, but not the obligation, to enforce compliance by any owner with any FMZ or designated interior/manufactured slopes restrictions applicable to their lot or condominium as set forth in the fuel modification plan. If in its sole discretion, the OCFA shall deem it necessary to take legal action against the association or any owner to enforce such duties or other requirements, and prevails in such action, the OCFA shall be entitled to recover the full costs of said action including its actual attorneys' fees, and to impose a lien against the association property, or an owner’s lot or condominium, as the case may be, until said costs are paid in full.

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Requirements for Planting Installation in Fuel Modification Zones (For ongoing requirements, see Attachment 2: Introductory Maintenance Information and the OCFA Vegetation
Management Maintenance Guidelines)
Vertical
Separation
Vegetation
Underneath
10’ min
min
2’ max
Horizontal Spacing
Shrub Height
-3x or 15’min for Shrubs
-30’ min for Trees
6’ max
Shrub and Tree Form Shrub Horizontal Grouping and Spacing (when > 2 feet in height) as measured from the edge of the group 15 feet or 3 times
the tallest in any
of the groups

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Undesirable and Invasive Plant Species
Certain plants are considered to be undesirable and invasive due to their physical or chemical characteristics. Physical properties that would contribute to high flammability include large amounts of dead material retained within the plant, rough or peeling bark, and the production of copious amounts of litter. Chemical properties include the presence of volatile substances such as oils, resins, wax, and pitch. Certain native plants are notorious for containing these volatile substances.

Plants with these characteristics shall not be planted in any fuel modification zones or anywhere within the area covered by Alternate Methods & Materials agreements (see Section 4: Alternate Materials & Methods). Should these species already exist within these areas, they shall be removed because of their invasiveness or potential threat they pose to structures.

PLANT SPECIES (MANDATORY REMOVAL)
Botanical Name Common Name
Adenostoma Fasciculatum Chamise
Adenostoma Sparsifolium Red Shanks
Anthemix Cotula Mayweed
Artemisia Californica California Sagebrush
Brassica Nigra Black Mustard
Brassica Rapa Wild Turnip, Yellow Mustard, Field Mustard Cardaria Draba Hoary Cress, Perennial Peppergrass
Cirsium Vulgare Wild Artichoke
Conyza Canadensis Horseweed
Cynara Cardunculus Artichoke Thistle
Eriogonum Fasciculatum Common Buckwheat
Heterothaca Grandiflora Telegraph Plant
Lactuca Serriola Prickly Lettuce
Nassella/Stipa tenuissima Mexican Feathergrass
Nicotiana Bigelevil Indian Tobacco
Nicotiana Glauca Tree Tobacco
Pennisetum alopecuroides Fountain Grass
Ricinus Communis Castor Bean Plant
Sacsola Austails Russian Thistle/Tumbleweed
Salvia Mellifera Black Sage
Silybum Marianum Milk Thistle
Tamarix Ramosissima Salt Cedar
Urtica Urens Burning Nettle
Ornamental:

Arecaceae (all palm species) Palms
Cycas Revoluta Sago Palms
Cortaderia Pampas Grass
Cupressus sp Cypress
Eucalyptus sp Eucalyptus
Juniperus sp Juniper
Pinus sp Pine

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Fuel Modification Zone Plant List
Symbol Legend
X = Plant species prohibited in wet and dry FMZs adjacent to reserve lands. Acceptable on all other fuel modification locations and zones.

W = Plant species appropriate for use in wet FMZs adjacent to reserve lands. Acceptable in all other wet and irrigated dry (manufactured slopes) fuel modification locations and zones. o = Plant species native to Orange County. Acceptable in all fuel modification wet and dry zones in all locations.

N = Plant species acceptable on a limited basis (maximum 30% of the area) in wet FMZs adjacent to reserve lands. Acceptable on all other FMZs. * = If locally collected.
** = Not native but can be used in all zones.
n = Plant species acceptable on a limited use basis. Refer to qualification requirements following plant palette.

Yellow row = Plant species susceptible to Invasive Shot Hole Borers (ISHB) infestation.

Code Botanical Name Common Name Plant Form

1. W Abelia x grandiflora Glossy Abelia Shrub

2. n Acacia redolens desert carpet Desert Carpet Ground Cover

3. o Acer macrophyllum Big Leaf Maple Tree

4. X Achillea millefolium Common Yarrow Low Shrub

5. W Achillea tomentosa Woolly Yarrow Low Shrub

6. X Aeonium decorum Aeonium Ground cover

7. X Aeonium simsii no common name Ground cover

8. W Agave attenuata Century Plant Succulent

9. W Agave shawii Shaw’s Century Plant Succulent

10. N Agave victoriae-reginae no common name Ground Cover

11. X Ajuga reptans Carpet Bugle Ground Cover

12. W Alnus cordata Italian Alder Tree

13. o Alnus rhombifolia White Alder Tree

14. N Aloe arborescens Tree Aloe Shrub

15. N Aloe aristata no common name Ground Cover

16. N Aloe brevifoli no common name Ground Cover

17. W Aloe Vera Medicinal Aloe Succulent

18. W Alogyne huegeii Blue Hibiscus Shrub

19. o Ambrosia chammissonis Beach Bur-Sage Perennial

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20. o Amorpha fruticosa Western False Indigobush Shrub

21. W Anigozanthus flavidus Kangaroo Paw Perennial/accent 22 o Antirrhinum nuttalianum ssp. no common name Subshrub

23. X Aptenia cordifolia x ‘Red Apple’ Red Apple Aptenia Ground cover

24. W Arbutus unedo Strawberry Tree Tree

25. W Arctostaphylos ‘Pacific Mist’ Pacific Mist Manzanita Ground Cover

26. W Arctostaphylos edmundsii Little Sur Manzanita Ground Cover

27. o Arctostaphylos glandulosa ssp. Eastwood Manzanita Shrub

28. W
Arctostaphylos hookeri ‘Monterey
Carpet’ Monterey Carpet Manzanita Low Shrub

29. N Arctostaphylos pungens no common name Shrub

30. N Arctostaphylos refugioensis Refugio Manzanita Shrub

31. W Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Bearberry Ground Cover

32. W Arctostaphylos x ‘Greensphere’ Greensphere Manzanita Shrub

33. N Artemisia caucasica Caucasian Artesmisia Ground Cover

34. X Artemisia pycnocephala Beach Sagewort Perennial

35. X Atriplex canescens Four-Wing Saltbush Shrub

36. X Atriplex lentiformis ssp. breweri Brewer Saltbush Shrub

37. o Baccharis emoyi Emory Baccharis Shrub

38. W o Bacharis pilularis ssp. Consanguinea Chaparral Bloom Shrub

39. X Baccharis pilularis var. pilularis Twin Peaks #2 Ground Cover

40. o Baccharis salicifolia Mulefat Shrub

41. N Baileya Multiradiata Desert Marigold Ground Cover

42. N n Bougainvillea spectabilis Bougainvillea Shrub

43. o Brickellia californica no common name Subshrub

44. W o Bromus carinatus California Brome Grass

45. o Camissonia cheiranthifiloa Beach Evening Primrose Perennial Shrub

46. N Carissa macrocarpa Green Carpet Natal Plum Ground Cover/Shrub

47. X Carpobrotus chilensis Sea Fig Ice Plant Ground Cover

48. W Ceanothus gloriosus ‘Point Reyes’ Point Reyes Ceanothus Shrub

49. W Ceanothus griseus ‘Louis Edmunds’ Louis Edmunds Ceanothus Shrub

50. W Ceanothus griseus horizontalis Yankee Point Ground Cover

51. W Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis Carmel Creeper Ceanothus Shrub

52. W Ceanothus griseus var. horizontalis Yankee Point Ceanothus Shrub

53. o Ceanothus megarcarpus Big Pod Ceanothus Shrub

54. W Ceanothus prostratus Squaw Carpet Ceanothus Shrub

55. o Ceanothus spinosus Green Bark Ceanothus Shrub

56. W Ceanothus verrucosus Wart-Stem Ceanothus Shrub

57. W Cerastium tomentosum Snow-in-Summer Ground cover/Shrub

58. W Ceratonia siliqua Carob Tree

59. W Cercis occidentalis Western Redbud Shrub/Tree

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60.X Chrysanthemum leucanthemum Oxeye Daisy Ground Cover

61.W Cistus Crispus no common name Ground Cover

62.W Cistus hybridus White Rockrose Shrub

63.W Cistus incanus no common name Shrub

64.W Cistus incanus ssp. Corsicus no common name Shrub

65.W Cistus salviifolius Sageleaf Rockrose Shrub

66.W Cistusx purpureus Orchid Rockrose Shrub

67.W Citrus species Citrus Tree

68.o Clarkia bottae Showy Fairwell to Spring Annual

69.o Cneoridium dumosum Bushrue Shrub

70.o Collinsia heterophyllia Chinese Houses Annual

71.Wo Comarostaphylis diversifolia Summer Holly Shrub

72.N Convolvulus cneorum Bush Morning Glory Shrub

73.W Coprosma kirkii Creeping Coprosma Ground Cover/Shrub

74.W Coprosma pumila Prostrate Coprosma Low shrub

75.o Coreopsis californica Califiornia Coreopsis Annual

76.W Coreopsis lanceolata Coreopsis Ground Cover

77.N Corea pulchella Australian Fuscia Ground Cover

78.W Cotoneaster buxifolius no common name Shrub

79.W Cotoneaster congestus ‘Likiang’ Likiang Cotoneaster Ground Cover/Vine

80.W Cotoneaster aprneyi no common name Shrub

81.X Crassula lactea no common name Ground Cover

82.X Crassula multicava no common name Ground Cover

83.X Crassula ovata Jade Tree Shrub

84.X Crassula tetragona no common name Ground Cover

85.Wo Croton californicus California Croton Ground Cover

86.X Delosperma ‘alba’ White trailing Ice Plant Ground Cover

87.o Dendromecon rigida Bush Poppy Shrub

88.o Dichelostemma capitatum Blue Dicks Herb

89.N Distinctis buccinatoria Blood-Red Trumpet Vine Vine/Climbing vine

90.N Dodonaea viscosa Hopseed Bush Shrub

91.X Drosanthemum floribundum Rosea Ice Plant Ground Cover

92.X Drosanthemum hispidum no common name Ground Cover

93.X Drosanthemum speciosus Dewflower Ground Cover

94.o Dudleya lanceolata Lance-leaved Dudleya Succulent

95.o Dudleya pulverulenta Chalk Dudleya Succulent

96.W Elaeagnus pungens Silverberry Shrub

97.o Encelia californica California Encelia Small Shrub

98. o * Epilobium canum [Zauschneria
californica] Hoary California Fuschia Shrub

99.o Eriastrum Sapphirinum Mojave Woolly Star Annual
100.N Eriobotrya japonica Loquat Tree

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101. o Eriodictycon trichocalyx Yerba Santa Shrub
102. W o Eriophyllum confertiflorum no common name Shrub 103. W Erythrina species Coral Tree Tree
104. N Escallonia species Several varieties Shrub
105. W o Eschscholzia californica California Poppy Flower 106. X Eschscholzia mexicana Mexican Poppy Herb
107. N Euonymus fortunei Winter Creeper Euonymus Ground Cover 108. N Feijoa sellowiana Pineapple Guava Shrub/Tree
109. N Fragaria chiloensis Wild Strawberry/Sand Strawberry Ground Cover 110. o Frankenia salina Alkali Heath Ground Cover
111. W Fremontondendron californicum California Flannelbush Shrub 112. X Gaillardia x grandiflora Blanketflower Ground Cover 113. W Galvezia speciosa Bush Snapdragon Shrub
114. W Garrya ellipta Silktassel Shrub
115. X Gazania hybrids South African Daisy Ground Cover 116. X Gazania rigens leucolaena Training Gazania Ground Cover 117. o Gilia capitata Globe Gilia Perennial
118. W Gilia leptantha Showy Gilia Perennial
119. W Gilia tricolor Bird’s Eyes Perennial
120. W Ginkgo biloba Maidenhair Tree Tree
121. o Gnaphalium californicum California Everlasting Annual 122. W Grewia occidentalis Starflower Shrub
123. o Grindelia stricta Gum Plant Ground Cover
124. N n Hakea suaveolens Sweet Hakea Shrub
125. W Hardenbergia comptoniana Lilac Vine Shrub
126. N Heliathemum muutabile Sunrose Ground Cover/Shrub 127. o Helianthemum scoparium Rush Rose Shrub
128. o Heliotropium curassavicum Salt Heliotrope Ground Cover 129. X Helix Canariensis English Ivy Ground Cover
130. W Hesperaloe parviflora Red Yucca Perennial
131. o n Heteromeles arbutifolia Toyon Shrub
132. X Hypericum calycimum Aaron’s Beard Shrub
133. N Iberis sempervirens Edging Candytuft Ground Cover 134. N Iberis umbellatum Globe Candytuft Ground Cover
135. o Isocoma menziesii Coastal Goldenbush Small Shrub 136. o Isomeris arborea Bladderpod Shrub
137. W Iva hayesiana Poverty Weed Ground Cover
138. N Juglans californica California Black Walnut Tree 139. o Juncus acutus Spiny Rush Perennial
140. o Keckiella antirrhinoides Yellow Bush Penstemon Subshrub 141. o Keckiella cordifolia Heart Leaved Penstemon Subshrub

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142. o Keckiella ternata Blue Stemmed Bush Penstemon Subshrub 143. W Kniphofia uvaria Red Hot Poker Perennial
144. W Lagerstroemia indica Crape Myrtle Tree
145. W Lagunaria patersonii Primrose Tree Tree
146. X Lamprathus aurantiacus Bush Ice Plant Ground Cover 147. X Lampranthus filicaulis Redondo Creeper Ground Cover 148. X Lampranthus spectabilis Trailing Ice Plant Ground Cover 149. W Lantana camara cultivars Yellow Sage Shrub
150. W Lantana montevidensis Trailing Lantana Shrub
151. o Lasthenia californica Dwarf Goldfields Annual
152. W Lavandula dentata French Lavender Shrub
152. W Leptospermum laevigatum Australian Tea Tree Shrub 154. W Leucophyllum frutescens Texas Ranger Shrub
155. o Leymus condensatus Giant Wild Rye Large Grass
156. N Ligustrum japonicum Texas privet Shrub
157. X Limonium pectinatum no common name Ground Cover
158. X Limonium perezii Sea Lavender Shrub
159. W n Liquidambar styraciflua American Sweet Gum Tree 160. W Liriodendron tulipfera Tulip Tree Tree
161. X Lonicera japonica ‘Halliana’ Hall’s Japanese Honeysuckle Vining Shrub 162. o Lonicera subspicata Wild Honeysuckle Vining Shrub 163. X Lotus corniculatus Bird’s Foot Trefoil Ground Cover 164. o Lotus hermannii Northern Woolly Lotus Perennial
165. o Lotus scoparius Deerweed Shrub
166. W Lupinus arizonicus Desert Lupine Annual
167. W Lupinus benthamii Spider Lupine Annual
168. o Lupinus bicolor Sky Lupine Flowering annual
169. o Lupinus sparsiflorus Loosely Flowered Annual Lupine or Coulter’s Lupine Annual
170. W
Lyonothamnus floribundus
ssp. Asplenifolius Fernleaf Ironwood Tree
171. W Macadamia integrifolia Macadamia Nut Tree
172. W
Mahonia aquifolium ‘Golden
Abundance’ Golden Abundance Oregon Grape Shrub
173. W Mahonia nevenii Nevin Mahonia Shrub
174. o Malacothamnus fasciculatus Chapparal Mallow Shrub 175. X Malephora luteola Training Ice Plant Ground Cover 176. W Maytenus boaria Mayten Tree Tree
177. W Melaleuca nesophila Pink Melaleuca Shrub
178. N Metrosideros excelsus New Zealand Christmas Tree Tree 179. o * Mimulus species Monkeyflower Flower
180. o Mirabilis californica Wishbone Bush Perennial
181. N Myoporum debile no common name Shrub

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182.W Myoporum insulare Boobyalla Shrub
183.W Myoporum parvilfolium no common name Ground Cover 184.W Myoporum ‘Pacificum’ no common name Ground Cover
185.o Nassella (stipa) lepidra Foothill Needlegrass Ground Cover 186.o Nassella (stipa) pulchra Purple Needlegrass Ground Cover 187.o Nemophilia menziesii Baby Blue Eyes Annual
188.X Nerium Oleander Oleander Shrub
189.o Nolina cismontana Chapparal Nolina Shrub
190.N Nolina species Mexican Grasstree Shrub
191.W Oenothera belandieri Mexican Evening Primrose Ground Cover 192.N Oenothera hookeri California Evening Primrose Flower 193.W Oenothera speciosa Show Evening Primrose Perennial 194.X Ophiopogon japonicus Mondo Grass Ground Cover
195. o * Opuntia littoralis Prickly Pear Cactus
196. o * Opuntia oricola Oracle Cactus Cactus
197. o * Opuntia prolifera Coast Cholla Cactus
198.W Osmanthus fragrans Sweet Olive Shrub
199.X Osteospermum fruticosum Training African Daisy Ground Cover 200.X Parkinsonia aculeata Mexican Palo Verde Tree
201.W Pelargonium peltatum Ivy Geranium Ground Cover
202.X Penstemon species Beard Tongue Shrub
203.W Photinia fraseria no common name Shrub
204.W Pistacia chinesis Chinese Pistache Tree
205.X Pittosporum undulatum Victorian Box Tree
206.o Plantago erecta California Plantain Annual
207. ** Plantago insularis Woolly Plantain Annual
208.X Plantago sempervirens Evergreen Plantain Ground Cover 209.W Plantanus racemosa California Sycamore Tree
210.W Plumbago auritulata Plumbago Cape Shrub
211.o Popolus fremontii Western Cottonwood Tree
212.X Portulacaria afra Elephant’s Food Shrub
213.o Potentilla glandulosa Sticky Cinquefoil Subshrub
214.X Potentilla tabernaemontanii Spring Cinquefoil Ground Cover 215.X Prunus caroliniana Carolina Cherry Laurel Shrub/Tree 216.o Prunus ilicifolia ssp. Ilicifolia Holly Leafed Cherry Shrub 217.X Prunus lyonii Catalina Cherry Shrub/Tree
218.N Punica granatum Pomegranate Shrub/Tree
219.W Puya species Puya Succulent/Shrub
220.W Pyracantha species Firethorn Shrub
221.o Quercus agrifolia Coast Live Oak Tree
222.o n * Quercus berberdifolia California Scrub Oak Shrub 223.o n * Quercus dumosa Coastal Scrub Oak Shrub

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224. X Quercus engelmannii Engelmann Oak Tree
225. X Quercus suber Cork Oak Tree
226. X Rhamnus alaternus Italian Buckthorn Shrub
227. o Rhamnus californica California Coffee Berry Shrub 228. o Rhamnus crocea Redberry Shrub
229. o Rhamnus crocea ssp. Ilicifolia Hollyleaf Redberry Shrub 230. N Rhaphiolepis species Indian Hawthorne Shrub
231. o Rhus integrifolia Lemonade Berry Shrub
232. N Searsia Lancea African Sumac Tree
233. o n Rhus ovata Sugar bush Shrub
234. o Ribes aureum Golden Currant Shrub
235. o Ribes indecorum White Flowering Currant Shrub
236. o Ribes speciosum Fuschia Flowering Gooseberry Shrub 237. W Ribes viburnifolium Evergreen currant Shrub
238. o * Romneya coulteri Matilija Poppy Shrub
239. X Romneya coulteri ‘White Cloud’ White Cloud Matilija Poppy Shrub 240. W n Rosmarinus officinalis Rosemary Shrub
241. W n Salvia greggii Autums Sage Shrub
242. W n Salvia sonomensis Creeping Sage Ground Cover
243. o Sambucus mexicana Mexican Elderberry Tree
244. W Santolina chamaecyparissus Lavender Cotton Ground Cover 245. W Santolina virens Green Lavender Cotton Shrub
246. o Satureja chandleri San Miguel Savory Perennial
247. o Scirpis scutus Hard Stem Bulrush Perennial
248. o Scirpus californicus California Bulrush Perennial 249. X Sedum acre Goldmoss Sedum Ground Cover
250. X Sedum album Green Stonecrop Ground Cover
251. X Sedum confusum no common name Ground Cover
252. X Sedum lineare no common name Ground Cover
253. X Sedum x rubrotinctum Pork and Beans Ground Cover 254. X Senecio serpens no common name Ground Cover
255. o Sisyrinchium bellum Blue Eyed Grass Ground Cover 256. o Solanum douglasii Douglas Nightshade Shrub
257. o Solanum xantii Purple Nightshade Perennial
258. W Stenicarpus sinuatus Firewheel Tree Tree
259. W Strelitzia nicolai Giant Bird of Paradise Perennial 260. W Strelitzia reginae Bird of Paradise Perennial
261. o Symphoricarpos mollis Creeping Snowberry Shrub
262. W Tecoma stans (Stenolobium stans) Yellow Bells Shrub/Small Tree 263. X Tecomaria capensis Cape Honeysuckle Ground Cover 264. N Teucarium chamedrys Germander Ground Cover
265. N Thymus serpyllum Lemon Thyme Ground Cover

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30 Code Botanical Name Common Name Plant Form
266.N Trachelospermum jasminoides Star Jasmine Shrub
267.o Trichosstems lanatum Woolly Blue Curls Shrub
268.X Trifolium hirtum ‘Hyron’ Hyron Rose Clover Ground Cover 269.X Trifolium fragerum ‘O’Connor’s’ O’Connor’s Legume Ground Cover 270.o Umbellularia californica California Laurel Tree
271.o Verbena lasiostachys Western Vervain Perennial
272.N Verbena peruviana no common name Ground Cover
273.X Verbena species Verbena Ground Cover
274.X Vinca minor Dwarf Periwinkle Ground Cover
275.o Vitis girdiana Desert Wild Grape Vine
276.X Vulpia myuros ‘Zorro’ Zorro Annual Fescue Grass
277.W Westringia fruticosa no common name Shrub
278.W Xannithorrhoea species Grass Tree Perennial, Accent shrub 279.W Xylosma congestum Shiny Xylosma Shrub
280.X Yucca Species Yucca Shrub
281.o Yucca whipplei Yucca Shrub

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31 Approved Plant Palette Qualification Statements for Select Plant Species

2. Acacia redolens desert carpet: May be used in the furthest ½ of the “B” FMZ from the structure, and no closer than 25 feet from the edge of the zone nearest the structure. The plants may be planted with a minimum spacing at 10 feet on center, maximum spacing in meandering zones not to exceed a mature width of 24 feet and mature height of 24 inches.

If acacia redolens desert carpet is used in the roadway protection zone, it shall be maintained at a minimum of 25 feet from the curb face. At the time of precise plan review, the mature spacing shall be accounted for.

42. Bougainvillea spectabilis (procumbent varieties): Procumbent to mounding varieties may be used in the mid “B” FMZ. The plants may be planted in groups at 6 feet on center spacing not to exceed eight plants per group. Mature spacing between individual plants or groups shall be at a 30 foot minimum.
125. Hakea suaveolens: May be used in the mid “B” FMZ. The plants shall be used as single specimens with mature spacing between plants of 30 feet minimum. 132. Heteromeles arbutifolia: May be used in the mid to lower “B” FMZ. The plants may be planted in groups of up to 3 plants per group. Mature spacing between individual plants or groups shall be at a 30 foot minimum.
160. Liquidambar styraciflua: May be used in the mid “B” FMZ. The plant shall be used as single specimens with mature spacing between trees and a 30 foot minimum. 223. Quercus berberdifolia: Additional information may be required as directed by the OCFA unless approved on the plan as shown.
224. Quercus dumosa: May be used in the mid to lower “B” FMZ. The plants may be planted in groups of up to 3 plants per group. Mature spacing between individual plants or groups shall be at a 30 foot minimum.
234. Rhus ovata & Rhus integrifolia: May be used in the mid to lower “B” FMZ of inland areas only. The plants may be planted in groups of up to 3 plants per group. Mature spacing between individual plants or groups shall be at a 30 foot minimum. 241. Rosmarinus officinalis: When used as a ground cover, it shall be maintained at 2 feet in height. Additional information may be required as directed by the OCFA. 242. Salvia greggii: Additional information may be required as directed by the OCFA unless approved on the plan as shown.
243. Salvia sonomensis: May be used in the mid to upper “B” FMZ. The plants may be planted in groups of up to 3 plants per group. Mature spacing between individual plants or groups shall be at a 15 foot minimum.

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Packet Pg. 298 Attachment: Attachment 2 - Ord. No. 2022-X, Fire Code Update (2996 : 2022 Building and Fire Codes Adoption) Noteworthy changes to the 2021 International Building Codes (IBC) https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IBC2021P1
This code applies to all buildings except detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2021 IBC® contains many important changes such as:
 Puzzle rooms (escape rooms) are now defined and regulated as special amusement areas, requiring compliance with Section 411 and special means of egress requirements.  For the purposes of determining the allowable number of control areas in a building, each portion separated by one or more fire walls is now considered as a separate building.  In Group E occupancies, enhanced classroom acoustics in compliance with ICC A117.1 are to be provided in all classrooms having of volume of 20,000 cubic feet or less.  The requirements for metal composite materials and systems (MCM) installed on the exterior walls of Types I, II, III and IV construction were simplified and sprinkler allowances were deleted
 The use of intermodal shipping containers as buildings is now specifically addressed through provisions intended to supplement existing applicable IBC requirements.  Automatic sprinkler protection is now required in Group S-2 open parking garages where any fire area exceeds 48,000 square feet.
 The 2017 edition of ICC A117.1 was adopted.
 Parapets of a minimum height are now required for aggregate-surfaced roofs to prevent blow-off.
 Mixed occupancy buildings with assembly spaces are placed in Risk Category III when the total public assembly occupant load is greater than 2500 people.  The 2021 IBC snow map is updated to match ASCE 7-16 snow maps by adding a reference to ASCE 7 snow tables in states with large case study areas.  Secondary rain loads are updated to be consistent with ASCE 7.  Special inspection requirements were added to address the anchorage and connection of mass timber structural elements.
 Installation of firestop, fire-resistant joint systems and perimeter fire barrier systems in residential-use buildings now requires special inspection in Group R fire areas having an occupant load exceeding 250 people.
 Frost protection for egress doors was added to the foundation requirements.  ACI standards ACI 117 and ITG 7 were added by reference to provide acceptable tolerances for concrete construction.
 Three new types of construction (Types IV-A, IV-B, and IV-C) allow mass timber buildings of taller heights, more stories above grade, and greater allowable areas compared to existing provisions for heavy timber buildings.

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This comprehensive code comprises all building, plumbing, mechanical, fuel gas and electrical requirements for one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses up to three stories. The 2021 IRC® contains many important changes such as:
 Braced wall lines must be placed on a physical wall or placed between multiple walls.  The rated separation for two-family dwellings is 1 hour whether or not a lot line exists between units.
 Emergency escape and rescue openings require a clear 36-inch-wide path to a public way.
 An engineered design is required for storm shelters.
 A habitable attic is limited to one-half the area of the story below and the dwelling requires sprinklers.
 Updated Wind Speed maps match IBC and ASCE 7 maps.
 Deck design now considers snow load, tributary area for footing and post height, and guard details.
 Specific requirements for deck guardrails were added.  Component and cladding wind pressures in Table R301.2(2) are updated for new design wind speeds and hip or gable roof profiles.
 Minimum footing size tables are revised to more accurately reflect current practice.  Cripple wall requirements apply only to exterior cripple walls.  New appendices for cob construction and 3D printed construction are added.  A 30 percent reduction of airflow is permitted for balanced ventilation systems.  Commercial gas cooking appliances are prohibited.
 The head pressure for a water test of DWV systems increased to 10 feet.  Air vacuum testing is now permitted for plastic piping DWV systems.  Section P2904 for dwelling sprinklers is expanded to more closely align with NFPA 13D.  An emergency service disconnect is required in a readily accessible outdoor location.  A surge-protective device (SPD) is now required at the service panel.  The number of receptacle outlets required for peninsular and island countertops in kitchens is determined by the area of the countertop surface.  GFCI protection is now required for damp and wet locations not included in the other 10 areas requiring GFCI protection.

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112.4 110.4 Violation penalties Clarifies administrative violation process; fines now based on OCFA adopted fee schedule.

Existing
112.4.2 110.4.2 Infraction & Misdemeanor Used for purpose of applying penalties under 109.4.  Amendment combines definitions of infraction and misdemeanor under one section.

Existing
202 202 Definitions Definition of "OCFA" and "spark arrester" unchanged. Existing304.1.2 304.1.2  Vegetation Aligns maintenance to OCFA Guideline C‐05 requirements.  Existing305.6 305.6 Hazardous Conditions Prohibits outdoor fires during hazardous weather conditions. Existing305.7 305.7 Disposal of Rubbish Prohibits open burning of trash, leaves, and other debris. Existing307 307 Open burning, recreational fires, fire pits, fire rings, and outdoor fireplaces
Administrative change to the section title to include fire pits and fire rings regulated under amendments in 307.6.  No change from previous amendment.

Existing
307.6 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire
Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies.

Addresses requirements for outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings.  Existing 307.6.1 307.6.1 Gas‐fueled devices Prohibits gas fire pits within 3' of R‐3 occupancy or 10' of other R occupancies
Existing
307.6.2 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other
than natural gas or LPG
Prohibits solid fuel within 15' of combustibles unless in a fireplace Existing 307.6.2.1 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited Prohibits solid fuel fires in fuel mod zone, and in Wildland‐Urban Interface/Wildfire Risk Area outside of fireplaces
Existing
308.1.6.3 308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns Addressed in 2022 CA Fire Code. Deleted ‐ 2022324 321 Fuel modification requirements for new construction
Codifies requirements for fuel modification in properties adjacent to areas with combustible vegetation hazards.

Existing
325 322 Clearance of brush or vegetation
growth from roadways
Authorizes clearance of vegetation from edges of roadways to reduce ignition hazard Existing
2022 California Fire Code (CFC) ‐ OCFA Amendment Summary Legend
This 2019 amendment is being carried forward into 2022 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2019 amendment is being carried forward.  Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2019 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.

This 2019 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2022 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2022 amendment package.

Chapter 1 ‐ Scope & Administration
Chapter 2 ‐ Definitions
Chapter 3 ‐ General Requirements
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This 2019 amendment is being carried forward into 2022 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2019 amendment is being carried forward.  Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2019 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.

This 2019 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2022 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2022 amendment package. 326 323 Unusual circumstances Provides for suspension of or alternative methods of compliance with vegetation maintenance standards under specific circumstances Existing
327 324 Use of equipment Requires use of spark arrester on equipment used in wildfire prone areas
Existing
327.1 324.1 Use of equipment and devices
generating heat, sparks or open flames
Adopts a modified version of Public Resources Code requirement (30' setback instead of 10') for hazardous activities in wildland risk areas based on the cause of multiple fires in OCFA jurisdiction.

Existing
327.2 324.2 Spark arresters Requires spark arresters to comply with CFC 202 and prevent accidental ignition
Existing
407.5 407.5 Hazardous Material Inventory
Statement
Reference to Hazardous material Inventory Statement is replaced by "OCFA's Chemical Classification packet" for consistency with Ch.50 language Existing
501.1 501.1 Scope Guideline B‐09 has been reworked and renamed to B‐01.  Reference to B‐09a is deleted since there are cross‐references to Title 14 requirements in B‐01.

Revised
510.1 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage
in new  buildings
Amendment makes reference to local authority having jurisdiction's ordinance and specifies types of buildings where an emergency responder radio system is required Existing
903.2 903.2 Where required (Sprinklers) Requires sprinklers in new buildings based on size.  Requires sprinkler retrofit in buildings undergoing addition based on various area criteria. Revised to allow exception for open parking garages.

Existing
903.2.8  903.2.8  Group R (Sprinklers) Requires sprinkler retrofit in homes undergoing addition or remodel based on various area criteria.

Existing
903.3.5.3 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems Adds specification for industry standard 10% safety margin to be included in sprinkler calculations
Existing
1201.1.1 Other Systems Added specification for battery charging systems for cars and carts Deleted ‐ 2022 Chapter 12 ‐ Energy Systems
Chapter 9 ‐ Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 4 ‐ Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 5‐ Fire Service Features
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This 2019 amendment is being carried forward into 2022 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2019 amendment is being carried forward.  Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2019 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.

This 2019 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2022 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2022 amendment package. 1205.2 Solar PV Syatems, Access &
Pathways
Added a statement in Exception 3, to clarify the location of roof ventilation for Building‐Integrated PV (BIPV) systems.

New
2801.2 2801.2 Permit (Miscellaneous combustible
storage)
Clarifies permit for storage/composting of green waste is a Miscellaneous Combustible Storage permit Existing
2808.2 2808.2 Storage site Requires OCFA approval of site before bringing product to the site Existing2808.3 2803.3 Size of piles Reduces the size of piles of combustible materials Existing2808.4 2808.4 Pile separation Requires 20' separation between piles instead of specifically a fire lane; requires 100' separation from other combustible vegetation Existing
2808.7 2808.7 Pile fire protection Requires oscillating sprinklers to maintain moisture content and wet  Existing2808.9 2808.9 Material‐handling equipment Requires approved spark arrester on equipment Existing2808.11 2808.11 Temperature control Requires that temperature be monitored and maintained Existing2808.11.1 2808.11.1 Pile temperature Control Requires rotation of piles above 165 degrees Existing2808.11.2 2808.11.2 New material temperature control Regulates acceptance of new piles above 165 degrees Existing2808.12 2808.12 Water Availability Establishes firefighting water quantity requirements Existing2808.13 2808.13 Tipping Area Establishes requirements for new material tipping area configuration and use
Existing
2808.14 2808.14 Emergency Contact Requires posting of emergency contact info Existing2808.15 N/A Maximum Grid of Piles & Rows Defining maximum separation of piles. New2808.16 N/A Push out / Clear area Identifying when a push‐out area is required for piles. New4903.3 4908 Fuel Modification Plans Amendment updated to be In accordance with new Fire Protection Plan language in Chapter 49 and revised language in Guideline C‐05.

Revised
4906.3 4906.3 Requirements This is now addressed in the new Defensible Space section in 2022 CFC Chapter 49, and OCFA Guideline C‐05.

Deleted ‐ 2022
Chapter 28 ‐ Lumber yard, agro‐industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities Chapter 49 ‐ Requirements for Wildland‐Urban Interface Fire Areas Chapter 50 ‐ Hazardous Materials
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This 2019 amendment is being carried forward into 2022 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2019 amendment is being carried forward.  Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2019 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.

This 2019 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2022 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2022 amendment package. 5001.5.2 5001.5.2 Hazardous materials inventory
statement (HMIS)
References "OCFA's Chemical Classification Packet" instead of aHazardous Materials Inventory Statement Existing
5003.1.1.1 5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances Prohibits extremely hazardous substances above disclosable amounts in a residential area.

Existing
5608.2 5608.2 Firing (Fireworks) Requires fireworks shows to be electrically fired. Existing5608.3 N/A Application for Permit Carries over Title 19 requirement into Fire Code so it can be amended to establish a 100'/inch fallout zone instead of the standard 70'/inch.

Existing
5701.1.1 5701.1.1 Mobile Fueling Removed mobile fueling from the scope of Chapter 57.  Amendment is no longer needed as adoption matrix in the 2022 CFC clearly indicates that mobile fueling provisions are not adopted.

Deleted ‐ 2022
5801.1 5801.1 Scope Prohibited mobile fueling of hydrogen, CNG, LPG.  Deleted ‐ 20222022 NFPA 16.12.3.3 2016 NFPA 13, 6.7.3
FDC Type Specifies type, location, color of FDC. Existing amendment language modified for additional clarity and to better align with other sections of Existing

9.4.3.1 8.3.3.1 Shell buildings Specifies sprinkler type for spec shell buildings that are not warehouses Existing9.2.1.7 8.15.1.2.7 Concealed spaces Revises section to ensure that the use of noncombustible insulation can be reviewed to prevent conflicts with operational requirements Existing

19.1.1 11.1.1.1 Sprinkler design Specifies sprinkler design criteria for spec buildings that are not h
Deleted ‐ 2022

19.1.4.1 11.2.3.1.1.1 Water supply Specifies acceptable methods of determining water supply Deleted ‐ 2022 Chapter 80 ‐ Referenced Standards
NFPA 13
NFPA 13D
Chapter 58 ‐ Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids Chapter 56 ‐ Explosives and Fireworks
Chapter 57 ‐ Flammable and Combustible Liquids
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This 2019 amendment is being carried forward into 2022 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2019 amendment is being carried forward.  Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2019 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.

This 2019 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2022 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2022 amendment package. 2022 NFPA 13D 7.1.2
2016 NFPA 13D: 7.1.2
Control valves Requires monitoring if a dedicated sprinkler shutoff valve is installed Existing 2019 NFPA 14 7.3.1.1
2016 NFPA 14: 7.3.1.1
Hose Connection Height Specified height of hose outlet Deleted ‐ 2022 2019 NFPA 24  6.2.8.1
2016 NFPA 24: 6.2.8.1
Indicating Valves Specifies that valves controlling firefighting water supplies shall be painted red to facilitate identification by firefighters; provides exception for valves on exterior risers and for a system with only OS&Y shutoff valves.

Existing

6.2.9 (5) 6.2.9 (5) Street valves Removes exception for roadway valve boxes Existing10.1.5 10.1.5 Wrapping/Coating Pipe Revised to allow wrapping  of pipe with polyethylene sheet in accordance with AWWA standards instead of tubing.

Existing

10.4.1.1 10.4.1.1 Pipe joints Specifies that stainless steel parts do not need to be coated with asphalt  Existing10.4.1.1.1 10.4.1.1.1 Stainless steel bolts Requires use of stainless steel bolts. Existing10.4.3.2 10.6.3.1 Pipe under foundations Requires pipe to terminate near exterior wall; requires single piece stainless steel sweep at riser.

Existing
Appendices B, BB, C, CC, H
Appendices
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Only five of the 16 appendices included in the 2022 Fire Code (B, BB, C, CC, and H) are adopted by the State.  OCFA is not proposing adoption of any additional appendices or amendments to them beyond what the State has already adopted. 10/6/2022 5 of 5

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Attachment: Attachment 4 - Fire Code Amendment Summary (2996 : 2022 Building and Fire Codes