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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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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 Cistus x 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. W o 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. W o 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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29 Code Botanical Name Common Name Plant Form
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
Fuel Modification Plans Design: C-05 January 1, 2023
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
Fuel Modification Plans Design: C-05 January 1, 2023
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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2025 Code Section 2022 Code Section TITLE/SUBJECT JUSTIFICATION/COMMENTS ACTION 104.8 104.8 Liability The provisions of this section shall apply if the Building Official or his/her authorized representative are employees of this jurisdiction and shall also apply if the Building Official or his/her authorized representative are acting under contract as agents of this jurisdiction.
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105.2(2) 105.2(2) Fences examption from a permit Maintain the height limit where a fence require a permit to six feet. No Change105.2(9) 105.2 (9) Prefabricated swimming pool less than 18" deep Exempt permit requirement for 18" or less and 5,000 gallon or less play pool for Residential use.
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105.8 -- Reconstruction If the value of the reconstruction (or renovation) of a building is equal to or exceeds 75 percent of the value of the building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new construction.
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113.1 113.1 Board of Appeals Board of Appeals, consisting of City Council/Planning Agency. Depending on subject matter, specialize expertise may be solicited.
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TABLE 1505.1 TABLE 1505.1 Minimum Roof Covering Classifications Amend from Class B/C roofing to Class A No Change1505.1.2 1505.1.2 Roof Coverings within All Other Areas Repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fireretardant roof covering that is at least Class A No Change1807.1.6 1804.1.6 Foundation Design Prescriptive design of foundation assigned to Seismic Design Category D2 or E No Change 3109.2 3109.2 Pool Safety Act (115922) Include Door alarm into part of fencing requirement No ChangeR105.5.1 R105.5 Permit expiration Residential permit expiration from 180 days to 12 months (Codified) DeletedR301.2 R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Tables Filled in values for local conditions No ChangeR902.1 R902.1 Roofing Covering Material Class A roofing material required when more than 50% of roof is replaced. No ChangeR902.1.2 R902.1.2 Roof Covering in All Other Areas Amend from Class B/C roofing to Class A roofing No ChangeR902.2 R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated Shingles and Shakes Amend from Class B/C roofing to Class A roofing No Change 2025 California Codes
City of Laguna Hills Building Code Amendments
BUILDING CODE AMENDMENTS
RESIDENTIAL CODE AMENDMENTS
This 2022 amendment is being carried forward into 2025 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.
A modified version of the 2022 amendment is being carried forward. Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2022 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package.
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2025 California Codes
City of Laguna Hills Building Code Amendments
This 2022 amendment is being carried forward into 2025 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.
Appendix BF Appendix AH Patio Covers Patio Covers UpdatedAppendix BO Appendix AJ Existing Buildings Applicable to Existing Single Family Dwellings and Town Homes DeletedAppendix CI Appendix AX Swimming Pools, Spas, and Hot Tubs Pool and Spa Applicable to Single Family Dwellings and Town Homes Updated
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112.4 112.4 Violation penalties Clarifies administrative violation process; fines will continue to be based on OCFA adopted fee schedule.
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112.4.2 112.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor Used for purpose of applying penalties under 112.4. Amendment combines definitions of infraction and misdemeanor under one section.
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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. Reference to Chapter 49 removed and replaced with California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
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305.6 305.6 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.
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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 at Group R occupancies.
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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.
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307.6.2 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other
than natural gas or LPG
Prohibits solid fuel within 25' of combustibles unless in a fireplace. Existing 307.6.2.1 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited Prohibits solid fuel fires in a fuel mod zone and in a Wildland-Urban Interface/Wildfire Risk Area, with some exceptions.
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324 324 Fuel modification requirements for
new construction
Codifies requirements for fuel modification (OCFA Guideline C-05) in properties adjacent to areas with combustible vegetation hazards.
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325 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation
growth from roadways
Authorizes clearance of vegetation from edges of roadways to reduce ignition hazard.
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This 2022 amendment is being carried forward into 2025 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2022 amendment is being carried forward. Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2022 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package.
Chapter 1 - Scope & Administration
Chapter 2 - Definitions
Chapter 3 - General Requirements
2025 California Fire Code (CFC) - OCFA Amendment Summary Legend
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This 2022 amendment is being carried forward into 2025 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2022 amendment is being carried forward. Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2022 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package. 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) - OCFA Amendment Summary Legend
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326 326 Unusual circumstances Provides for suspension of or alternative methods of compliance with vegetation maintenance standards under specific circumstances.
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327.1 327 Use of equipment Requires use of spark arrester on equipment used in wildfire prone areas.
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327.2 327.1 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.
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327.3 327.2 Spark arresters Requires spark arresters to not be placed or positioned as to prevent ignition of flammable material.
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407.5 407.5 Hazardous Material Inventory
Statement
Reference to Hazardous Material Inventory Statement is replaced by "OCFA Guideline G-04" for direction and consistency of reporting.
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501.1 501.1 Scope Guideline B-01 continues to be referenced for adoption providing guidance on exterior fire access to structures.
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510.1 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage
in new buildings
Amendment makes reference to new building level of radio coverage and specifies types of buildings where an emergency responder radio system is required.
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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.
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903.2.8 903.2.8 Group R (Sprinklers) Requires sprinkler retrofit in homes undergoing addition or remodel based on various area criteria (city/county specific).
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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.
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2801.2 2801.2 Permit (Miscellaneous combustible
storage)
Clarifies operational permit for storage/composting of green waste is a Miscellaneous Combustible Storage permit.
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2808.2 2808.2 Storage site Requires OCFA approval of site before bringing product to the site. Existing Chapter 9 - Fire Protection Systems
Chapter 4 - Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 5- Fire Service Features
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This 2022 amendment is being carried forward into 2025 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2022 amendment is being carried forward. Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2022 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package. 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) - OCFA Amendment Summary Legend
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2808.3 2803.3 Size of piles Reduces the size of piles of combustible materials. Existing 2808.3.1 2808.3.1 Increase in pile or stack size Deletes this section so that increases covered in 2808.3 and other requirements covered in 2808 are not in conflict with this section.
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2808.4 2808.4 Pile separation Requires 20' separation between piles instead of specifically a fire lane; requires 100' separation from other combustible vegetation.
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2808.7 2808.7 Pile fire protection Requires oscillating sprinklers to maintain moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.
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2808.9 2808.9 Material-handling equipment Requires approved spark arrester on internal combustion engine equipment.
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2808.11 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 Fahrenheit. Existing2808.11.2 2808.11.2 New material temperature control Regulates acceptance of new piles above 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.
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2808.14 2808.14 Emergency contact Requires posting of emergency contact info. Existing2808.15 2808.15 Maximum grid of piles & rows Defining maximum rows of piles and minimum clear space. Existing2808.16 2808.16 Push-out / clear area Identifying when a push-out area is required for piles. Existing4903.3 4903.3 Fuel Modification Plans Addressed in new Part 7, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Deleted - 20255001.5.2 5001.5.2 Hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS)
References OCFA's Guideline G-04 instead of a hazardous materials inventory statement.
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5003.1.1.1 5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances Prohibits extremely hazardous substances above disclosable amounts in a residential area.
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5608.2 5608.2 Firing (fireworks) Requires fireworks shows to be electrically fired. Existing5608.3 5608.3 Application for permit (fireworks) 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.
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Chapter 49 - Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas Chapter 50 - Hazardous Materials
Chapter 56 - Explosives and Fireworks
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This 2022 amendment is being carried forward into 2025 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2022 amendment is being carried forward. Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2022 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package. 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) - OCFA Amendment Summary Legend
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2025 NFPA 13, 9.2.1.7
2022 NFPA 13, 9.2.1.7
Concealed spaces Revises section to ensure that the use of noncombustible insulation can be reviewed to prevent conflicts with operational requirements.
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9.4.3.1 9.4.3.1 Shell buildings Specifies sprinkler type for spec shell buildings that are not warehouses. Existing16.12.3.3 16.12.3.3 FDC type Specifies type, location, color of FDC. Existing2025 NFPA 13D, 7.1.2 2022 NFPA 13D, 7.1.2
Control valves Requires monitoring if a dedicated sprinkler shutoff valve is installed. Existing 2025 NFPA 24, 6.2.8.1
2022 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.
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6.2.9 (3 & 5) 6.2.9 (5) Street valves Removes the option of indicating valves in pits and nonindicating roadway stem gate valves.
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10.1.5 10.1.5 Wrapping of underground pipe Requires wrapping of pipe with polyethylene sheet in accordance with AWWA standards to inhibit corrosion.
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10.4.1.1 10.4.1.1 Coating of bolted joint accessories Specifies that stainless steel parts do not need to be coated with asphalt or other corrosion retardant.
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10.4.1.1.1 10.4.1.1.1 Stainless steel bolts Requires use of stainless steel bolts with bolted pipe-joint assemblies. Existing10.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Pipe termination under foundations Requires pipe to terminate near exterior wall; requires single piece stainless steel sweep at riser.
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Appendices B, BB, C, CC, H
Only 5 of the 18 appendices included in the 2025 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.
Chapter 80 - Referenced Standards
Appendices
NFPA 13
NFPA 13D
NFPA 24
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602.4 CFC 4903.3 Fuel modification plans Amendment relocated from the deleted CFC Chapter 49 to the new CWUIC Chapter 6 with no changes to the amendment language.
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Appendices F & G
2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) - OCFA Amendment Summary Legend
Appendices
(Not For Adoption)
Only 2 of the 8 appendices included in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (F & G) 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.
This 2022 amendment is being carried forward into 2025 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they do not have material regulatory effect.A modified version of the 2022 amendment is being carried forward. Changes in scope or wording are significant relative to the 2022 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package.This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package.
Chapter 6 - Fire Protection Requirements
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Item No. 7.2.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 9, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Bill Burk, Chief of Police Services
Issue: Public Safety Update
Recommendation: That the City Council receive an update on public safety activities.
Background:
Chief of Police Services, Captain Burk, will provide a report to the City Council on recent public safety activities in Laguna Hills.
Fiscal Impact:
There is no fiscal impact associated with receiving this report.
Attachments:
None
Item No. 9.1
City of Laguna Hills
City Council / Planning Agency
Staff Report
Date: September 9, 2025
To: Mayor and Council Members
From: Kayle McDonald, Deputy City Clerk
Issue: Committee Assignment Report
Recommendation: That the City Council receive reports from City Council Members on the City Council Committee Assignments listed in the staff report.
Background:
The following are recent meetings and events attended by the City Council for their City Council Committee Assignments.
Association of California Cities-Orange County (ACC-OC) Legislative & Regulatory Committee
Council Member Wheeler
August 28, Regular Meeting
Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG)
Community, Economic & Human Development Committee
Mayor Pro Tempore Caskey
September 4, Regular Meeting
Fiscal Impact:
The City does not provide any additional compensation to City Council members for serving on outside agency boards or committees.
Item No. 9.1
Attachments:
None