20251202_PH1_Ord 2025 237 and 2025 238 — Laguna Niguel City Council, December 2, 2025

CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL

CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
To: Honorable Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Jonathan Orduna, Community Development Director
DATE: December 2, 2025
SUBJECT: Second Reading and Adoption of Ordinances to Adopt, by Reference, Codes Contained in the 2025 California Building Standards Code, including Local Amendments, and Related International Codes

RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the City Council open the public hearing, take public testimony, close the public hearing, and then take the following actions:

Waive full reading and introduce by title only Ordinance Nos. 2025-237 and 2025-238, entitled:

ORDINANCE NO. 2025-237

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE;
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE;
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE;
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE;
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE;
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE;
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE;
THE 2025 ENERGY CODE,
THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE;
AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE;

TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, AND PENAL TIES; AND AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE

LAGUNA NIGUEL MUNICIPAL CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-238

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE;

TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, ADDITIONS AND PENAL TIES; AND AMENDING TITLE 11 OF

THE LAGUNA NIGUEL MUNICIPAL CODE

BACKGROUND

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Every three years, the California Building Standards Commission updates the California Building Standards Code. 1 This Code sets the minimum design and construction standards for buildings and structures statewide. The new 2025 Code will become effective on January 1, 2026. Cities and counties may adopt more restrictive standards (known as "local amendments") when justified by local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions. In November 2022, the City of Laguna Niguel adopted the 2022 Code, which included local amendments. If the City does not adopt its own amendments, the statewide standards as written will automatically apply.

On October 21, 2025, the City Council introduced Ordinance Nos. 2025-237 and 2025- 238 adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code by reference, including local amendments, and directed that the Ordinances be placed on the December 2, 2025, City Council agenda for adoption as a public hearing item.

ANALYSIS
As in previous years, the Community Development Department, in collaboration with the Orange County Fire Authority ("OCFA"), is recommending the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code by reference, along with local amendments designed to further safeguard life and property in the City of Laguna Niguel. These actions are included in Ordinance Nos. 2025-237 and 2025-238 (Attachments A and B, respectively).

The necessary findings supporting the determination that the local amendments are necessary based on local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions, or administrative needs are provided in Ordinance Nos. 2025-237 and 2025-238.

Upon adoption, the referenced Codes, together with the City's local amendments, will be codified in Titles 8 or 11 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code ("LNMC"). The list below identifies the Codes being adopted and indicates whether local amendments are proposed.
1 The 2025 California Building Standards Code consists of a comprehensive series of Codes, such as the California Administrative Code, California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Energy Code, New California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Fire Code, and California Green Building Standards Code.

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Table 1: 2025 California Building Standards Code - Local Amendments Summary Code: LNMC: Local Notes:

Amendment:

California Building Code Title 8, Division 1, Article 2 Yes Readoption - Maintains existing local amendments
California Residential Title 8, Division 1, Article 9 Yes Readoption - Maintains existing local Code amendments
California Green Building Title 8, Division 1, Article 10 No Standards Code
California Electrical Code Title 8, Division 2, Article 1 No California Plumbing Code Title 8, Division 3, Article 1 No California Mechanical Title 8, Division 5, Article 1 No Code
California Administrative Title 8, Division 7 No
Code
California Wildland- Title 8, Division 1, Article 13 Yes Readoption of existing OCFA recommended Urban Interface Code* local amendments in new Code
California Energy Code Title 8, Division 1, Article 14 No California Fire Code Title 11, Division 3, Article 1 Yes OCFA recommended local amendment Note(s):
* The 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is a new, stand-alone State Code added this cycle. It consolidates and reorganizes California's wildfire-resistant building and site requirements in designated fire hazard severity zones, which were previously scattered across multiple Codes, including Chapter 7A of the California Building Code.

Local Code Amendments
OCFA is recommending two rev1s1ons and one deletion (relocation) to existing local amendments in the Fire Code, as summarized in the table included in Attachment C. The two revisions address provisions related to compost pile storage and fire sprinkler valves.

The deletion (relocation) reflects the incorporation of Fire Code Chapter 49 into the new stand-alone California Wildland-Urban Interface ("WUI") Code and, therefore, is no longer necessary to include as a local amendment in the Fire Code.

Aside from OCFA's minor recommended changes, all other local amendments contained in the proposed Ordinances are already in the LNMC and are proposed to be re-adopted as-is (summary table included in Attachment C). The California Administrative Code, California Electrical Code, Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Green Building Standards Code, and California Energy Code are all proposed to be adopted without any local amendments.

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International Code Council Codes
The International Code Council ("ICC") publishes a series of uniform codes, several of which are adopted and amended by the State and incorporated into the California Building Standards Code. These Codes provide local jurisdictions with a comprehensive set of building-related regulations. The two ICC Codes listed below address construction and safety standards not addressed elsewhere in the adopted State regulations according to the City's Building Official. Both ICC Codes were adopted by the City in the 2022 code cycle and are proposed for adoption again as part of the 2025 cycle:
■ 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code
■ 2024 International Property Maintenance Code

CEQA COMPLIANCE
Pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, the adoption of the subject Ordinances would not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore is not subject to CEQA. Additionally, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3), the activity is not a "project" as defined in Section 15378 because the Ordinances have no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED

1. Modify the Ordinance(s) as directed by the City Council.

2. Not adopt one or more of the Ordinances. This alternative is not recommended because the Ordinances are necessary to more fully safeguard life and property in the City of Laguna Niguel.

FISCAL REVIEW
There is no fiscal impact to the City as a result of these actions.

LEGAL REVIEW
The City Attorney's Office has reviewed and approved this report and corresponding Ordinances as to form and content.

CONCLUSION
To further protect life and property in the City of Laguna Niguel, the Community Development Department and the OCFA recommend that the City Council adopt Ordinance Nos. 2025-237 and 2025-238, adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code, including local amendments, as well as the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code and the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

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City Manager City Attorney
Community Development Director
Attachments:

A. Ordinance No. 2025-237 (2025 California Building and Related Codes) B. Ordinance No. 2025-238 (2025 California Fire Code)
C. Local Amendments - Summary Table
Attachment A
Ordinance No. 2025-237 (2025 California Building and Related Codes) ORDINANCE NO. 2025-237

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLANDS URBAN-INTERFACE CODE; THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE; THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE; AND THE 2024 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE; TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND PENALTIES; AND AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE LAGUNA NIGUEL MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq., the City of Laguna Niguel ("City") may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, with local amendments, as provided for in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission (the "Commission") adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code, which will go into effect on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 authorize cities and counties to modify the California Building Standards Code by adopting more restrictive standards and modifications if such standards and modifications are accompanied by express findings that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the above, California Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5(c) prohibits cities and counties from making any change or modification to the building standards in the California Building Standards Code that would affect residential units, unless a specified exception applies; and
WHEREAS, the Laguna Niguel Community Development Department and/or the Orange County Fire Authority ("OCFA") have recommended that changes and modifications be made to the California Building Standards Code, including modifications to certain building standards, in order to more fully safeguard life and property due to the local conditions in the City of Laguna Niguel. Other recommended changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes.

WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt the California Building Standards Code with the necessary amendments to assure the Codes are tailored to the particular safety needs of the City as required by its unique climatic, geological, and topographical conditions; and - 1 - 55842.0000 I \44402560.1
WHEREAS, on October 21, 2025, the City Council introduced Ordinance Nos. 2025-237 and 2025-238 adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code by reference, including local amendments, and directed that the Ordinances be placed on the December 2, 2025 City Council agenda for adoption as a public hearing item; and WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, the City held a public hearing at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the California Building Standards Code as amended herein; and
WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on November 13, 2025 and November 20, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. FINDINGS. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions, and adopts the findings provided below to support the modifications to the 2025 California Building Standards Code.

I. Climatic Conditions
A. Orange County is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials.

Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.

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

C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is - 2 - 55842.0000 I \44402560.1
not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features.

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

E. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazard and to the rapid spread of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds.

Pieces of burning wooden roofs become flying embers and are carried by the wind to other locations and thereby spread fire quickly.

F. Swimming pool accidents are a preventable tragedy. She warm, dry climate is conducive to swimming pools which creates a higher probability of child drownings where pools are unprotected.

II. Topographical Conditions
A. Natural; slopes of 15% or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities with Orange County is built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and with greater constraints in terrain.

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

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

Ill. Geological Conditions
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake - 3 - 55842.0000 I \44402560. 1
(6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of California, Department of Conservation.

A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. The October 17, 1989 Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants. The State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe."
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design, accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable.

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

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

Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zones described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) resources available for a given structure.

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IV. Administrative
This amendment is also necessary for administrative clarifications that do not modify a building standard pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958, 17985. 7, and/or 18941.5. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the effective enforcement of the building standards in the City of Laguna Niguel.

The findings above are applicable to amendments to the 2025 California Building Code, California Residential Code, California Electrical Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the California Energy Code, the 2024 International Property Maintenance Code, and the 2024 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code as detailed in the following tables:

CODE CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE LOCAL AMENDMENTS FINDINGS

SECTION
104.8 Liability I
105.2 Work Exempt from Permit I &IV
105.3.2.1 Permit application time limits from code enforcement action IV 105.5 Expiration IV
105.5.2 Extensions of building permit IV
105.8 Maintenance of residential property during remodeling IV 105.9 Reconstruction IV
112.4 Underground utilities required IV
202 Definitions IV
502.1 Address identification IV
903.2 Where Required (sprinklers) II, 1111, II, & Ill
903.2.8 Group R I, 1111, II, & Ill
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I, 111, II, & Ill 1505.1 Minimum Roof Assembly Classification for Types of I &II Construction 1505.1.2 Roof Coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard I & II Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) 115922(a) California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Statewide) I 3109.2 California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Statewide) I 3109.2.1 Residential swimming pools I
3109.2.1.1 Disclosure statement I
3109.2.1.2 Maintenance I
3109.2.1.3 Approval I
3109.2.1.4 Modifications I
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CODE CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE LOCAL FINDINGS

SECTION AMENDMENTS
R202 Definitions IV
R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria I
R301.9 Fuel modification requirements for new construction I & II R3017.5.1 Fire sprinkler attached garages, and carports with I & II habitable space above
R309.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems I & II R309.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler I & II systems
R309.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure I & II
R337.1.3 Application I & II
R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations I & II
R902.1 Roof assemblies I & II
R902.1.2 Roof coverings in all other areas other than Fire Hazard I & II Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
area
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes I & II R1001.14 Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices I, II, & Ill R1001 .14.1 Gas-fueled devices I, II, & Ill
R1001.14.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or I, II, & Ill liquefied-petroleum gas
R1001.14.3 Where prohibited I, II, &Ill

CODE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FINDINGS

SECTION CODELOCALAMENDMENTS
101.3.1 Application I & II
602.4 Fuel modification plans I & II
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND RELATED CODES
Article 2, entitled "2022 California Building Code and Related Codes," of Division 1, entitled "Buildings and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. A new Article 2, entitled "2025 Edition of the California Building Code and Related Codes," is added to Division 1, entitled "Building and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2. 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE AND RELATED CODES Sec. 8-1-12. Adoption of 2025 California Building Code and Related Codes. - 6 - 55842.0000 I \44402560.1
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and structures in the city, the city council hereby adopts by reference the following codes in their entirety subject to the amendments, additions and deletions set forth hereinafter:
(a) 2025 Edition of the California Building Code, based on the 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council;
(b) 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code, based on the 2024 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council;
(c) 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, as published by the California Building Standards Commission; (d) 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, as published by the International Code Council;
(e) 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association;
(f) 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
(g) 2024 Edition of the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, as published by the International Code Council;
(h) 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials;
(i) 2025 Edition of the California Administrative Code as published by the International Code Council;
U) 2025 Edition of the California Wild land-Urban Interface Code, based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code as published by the International Code Council;
(k) 2025 Edition of the California Energy Code, based on the 2024 California Energy Code as published by the International Code Council.

The provisions of these codes, as amended in this title, shall constitute the Building Regulations of the City of Laguna Niguel. The foregoing codes are on file for public examination in the office of the building official. One copy of the each of the codes adopted herein is filed in the office of the city clerk.

Sec. 8-1-13. 2025 California Building Code-Chapter 1, Scope and Administration, amended.

Chapter 1, Division II, Scope and Administration, is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
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Section 104.8, "Liability", is amended to include the following:

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.

Section 105.2, "Work Exempt from Permit", is amended to revise Item Nos. 2 and 9 and remove Item No. 4 as follows:
105.2 Work Exempt from Permit:

2. Walls, fences and/or gates less than 42 inches in height.

4. (Removed).

9. Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.

Section 105.3.2.1 "Permit application time limits from code enforcement action", is hereby added as follows:
105.3.2.1 Permit application time limits from code enforcement action.

Applications for a permit for any proposed work submitted as the result of a Code Enforcement written Notice of Violation for which no permit is issued shall be deemed to have expired 60 days from the date of filing. The Building Official is authorized to grant extensions of time for justifiable good cause.

The extension shall be requested by the owner or designee in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.

Section 105.5, "Expiration", is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.5 Expiration of building permit. Every permit issued shall become expired unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance unless the permittee has abandoned the work authorized by the permit, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended pursuant to Health & Safety Code (H&SC) Section 18938.5(b)(2)(C). For the purpose of this section, the existence of circumstances or facts leading the Building Official to conclude that the work has ceased with no apparent intent to recommence, or otherwise that the work cannot be performed shall be deemed to be abandonment of work as referenced in H&SC Section 18938.6. The Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each, subject to Section 105.5.2.

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completed. The Building Official shall not grant an extension unless the permittee submits a written application and demonstrates that there is justifiable cause for the extension requested in accordance with the findings set forth in Section 105.5.2.

Section 105.5.2, "Extensions of building permit", is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.2 Extensions of building permit. Upon written request of the owner or designee, the Building Official may grant one or more extensions of the period for completion of construction, in writing, each for a period not to exceed 180 days. The written request must demonstrate justifiable cause for the extension to the Building Official, who shall have the authority to make such a determination that justifiable cause exists to grant the extension. The Building Official shall not find that justifiable cause exists to grant the extension unless the Building Official make all of the following findings: (1) that due to circumstances beyond the owner's or permittee's control, construction could not be completed within the time frame allowed by this section; (2) that reasonable progress has been made; (3) that the condition of the property presents no health or safety hazard; and (4) that the continued delay will not create any unreasonable visual or physical detriment to the neighborhood. Any request for extension shall be submitted not less than 15 days prior to the expiration date of the building permit. The Building Official shall have the discretion to deny any extension requested, or to grant an extension of less than 180 days based on the extension application.

Section 105.8, "Maintenance of residential property during remodeling", is hereby added to read as follows:
105.8 Maintenance of residential property during remodeling. During remodeling, all property shall be maintained in a reasonably clean and wellkept manner. All lumber and building materials shall be neatly piled or stacked in a safe manner and stored in the rear yard of the residential property or inside of the building construction perimeter except that building materials may be stored in a front yard for a period not to exceed 60 days.

Properties shall be secured by fencing when the Building Official determines fencing is necessary for public safety and/or welfare.

Section 105.9, "Reconstruction", is hereby added to read as follows:
105.9 Reconstruction. If the value of the reconstruction (or renovations) of a building is equal to or exceeds 75% of the current value of the building, the entire building shall comply with the code provisions for new construction. The value of the reconstruction (or renovation) for a property shall include the value of all construction stemming from constructionrelated permits issued within the last two years. - 9 - 55842 00001 \44402560 I
Section 112.4, "Underground utilities required", is added to read as follows:
112.4 Underground utilities required. The Building Official shall, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a building permit, require all utility services located within the exterior boundary lines of a lot or parcel of property to be installed underground if:

1. The property is to be developed with a new or relocated main building.

2. The remodeling, alteration or addition to an existing main building exceeds 50% of the value or area of the existing building.

3. A residential building or use is converted to any nonresidential use or purpose.

For purposes of this section, the term "main building" shall mean a building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot or building site on which it is located.

The owner or developer of the property is responsible for complying with the requirements of this section and shall provide all necessary facilities on the property to receive such service from the supplying utilities.

If it is determined that practical difficulties or unreasonable hardships inconsistent with the purposes of this chapter and unique to a particular parcel of property would result from the literal interpretation of this section, the Building Official may waive, modify or delay the imposition of any undergrounding requirement imposed pursuant to the section upon written application of any affected property owner. If the Building Official determines to delay the installation of required underground utilities, a recorded agreement guaranteeing the future performance of the work may be required, together with adequate performance security enforceable by the City in the form of a cash deposit, bond letter of credit or other instrument satisfactory to the City Attorney.

For purposes of this section, appurtenances and associated equipment, such as but not limited to surface-mounted transformers, pedestal-mounted terminal boxes and meter cabinets, and concealed ducts in an underground system, may be placed above ground.

Sec. 8-1-14. 2025 California Building Code-Chapter 2, Definitions, amended.

Section 202, "Definitions", is hereby amended by adding "OCFA" and "Spark Arrester" in alphabetical order, as follows:
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OCFA. The Orange County Fire Authority which is the fire department/authority having jurisdiction.

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

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

2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.

Sec. 8-1-15. 2025 California Building Code-Chapter 5, General Building Heights and Areas, amended.

Section 502.1, "Address identification", is hereby amended as follows:
502.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property.

Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches in height with a stroke width of not less than 0.5 inch. For commercial and other occupancies the numbers shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

Sec. 8-1-17. 2025 California Building Code-Chapter 9, Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems, amended.

Section 903.2, "Where required", is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:

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in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code.

2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined in Section 202.
b. When an addition exceeds 2,000 square feet and the resulting building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined in Section 202. c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire area or allowable area.

Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8.2.

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

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

2. Existing Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
a. When the floor area of alterations within any two-year period exceeds 50% of gross floor area of the existing structure and the building gross floor area exceeds 5,500 square feet.
b. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

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

Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 pound per square inch (psi), and when required by the Fire Code Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3. - 12 - 55 842.0000 I \44402560. l
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
Sec. 8-1-18. 2025 California Building Code-Chapter 15, Roof Assemblies and Roof Structures, amended.

IA
A
Table 1505.1, "Minimum Roof Assembly Classification for Types of Construction", is amended to read as follows:

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A
TABLE 1505.1

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA

A A A A A A
VB
A
Section 1505.1.2, "Roof Coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)'', is amended to read as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof Coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50% of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A
Section 1505.5, "Nonclassified roofing", is amended by deletion of the entire section.

Section 1505. 7, "Requirements for roof coverings", is amended by deletion of the entire section.

Sec. 8-1-19. 2025 California Building Code-Chapter 31, Special Construction, amended.

Section 115922(a) of Section 3109.2, "California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Statewide)", is hereby amended as follows:
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for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa, at a private, single-family home the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with Item No. 1 and at least one additional of the following seven drowning prevention safety features:
1 . An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home. Any walls of the single-family structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have door openings equipped with protection as required in Item No. 4 or No. 5. Any such door protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature.

2. Removable mesh pool fencing that meets American Society for Testing and Materials ("ASTM") Specifications F2286 standards in conjunction with a gate that is self-closing and self-latching and can accommodate a key lockable device.

3. A manually operated or power operated safety pool cover that is accompanied by a label verifying that the cover meets the specifications of the ASTM International F1346-23 standard.

4. Exit alarms on the private single-family home's doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa without any intervening enclosure. Whenever a door is opened or left ajar, exit alarms shall make either an audible, continuous alarm sound or a repeating verbal warning, such as a notification that "the door to the pool is open". An exit alarm may be battery operated or connected to the electrical wiring of the building.

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

6. An alarm that, when placed in a swimming pool or spa, will sound upon detection of accidental or unauthorized entrance into the water. These pool alarms shall meet and be independently certified to the ASTM Standard F2208 "Standard Safety Specification for Residential Pool Alarms" which includes surface motion, pressure, sonar, laser and infrared type alarms. A swimming protection alarm feature designed for individual use, including an alarm attached to a child that sounds when the child exceeds a certain distance or becomes submerged in water, is not a qualifying drowning safety prevention feature.

7. • Other means of protection, if the degree of protection afforded is equal to or greater than that afforded by any of the features set forth above and have been independently verified by an approved testing laboratory as meeting standards for those devices established by the ASTM or the American Society of Testing - 14 - 55842.0000 I \44402560. l
Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

Prior to the issuance of any final approval for the completion of permitted construction or remodeling work, the local building code official shall inspect the drowning safety prevention devices required by this act and if no violations are found, shall give final approval.

Section 3109.2.1, "Residential swimming pools", is hereby added to read as follows:
3109.2.1 Residential swimming pools.
3109.2.1.1 Disclosure statement. The owner of the property where the swimming pool is located shall sign and file with the City, a disclosure statement certifying the homeowner's understanding of the potential life-safety hazards associated with a swimming pool and the need to maintain the barrier requirements set forth in Sections 3109.4.1.1 through 3109.4.1.9.
3109.2.1.2 Maintenance. Failure to maintain the barrier or comply with all provisions of this section may result in an enforcement action by the City requiring the immediate draining of the pool. The pool shall not be refilled until such time compliance has been achieved with all provisions of this section. All swimming pool water shall be maintained in a clear condition, which is free of algae, insects, debris, and in a sanitary condition.
3109.2.1.3 Approval. Plaster inspection or approval to fill the pool with water shall be withheld by the Building Official until there has been compliance with all provisions of this article.
3109.2.1.4 Modifications. When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this section, the Building Official may grant modifications for individual cases. The Building Official shall first find that a special individual reason makes the strict letter of this section impractical and that the modification is in conformance with the intent and purpose of this section and that such modification does not lessen the degree of protection afforded by the provisions of this section.

The details of any action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered into the files of the Community Development Department, including the building permit file for the respective property."
SECTION 3. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE
Article 9, entitled "California Residential Code-Amendments," of Division 1, entitled "Buildings and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. A new Article 9, entitled "California Residential Code," is added to Division 1, entitled "Buildings and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal - 15 - 55842.00001 \44402560. l
Ground
Snow
Load
Zero
Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 9. CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE-AMENDMENTS
Sec. 8-1-900. Chapter 2, Definitions, amended.

Section R202, "Definitions", is hereby amended by adding, in alphabetical order, "OCFA" and "Spark Arrester" as follows:

OCFA. The Orange County Fire Authority which is the fire department/authority having jurisdiction.

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

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

2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.

Sec. 8-1-901. Chapter 3, Building Planning, amended.

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

Table R301.2, "Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria", is amended as follows:

TABLE R301.2(1)

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
Wind Design Seismic Subject To Damage From Winter Ice Flood Air Speedd Topo- Design Weather- Frost Termitec Design Barrier Hazards9 Freezing (mph) graphic Category1 inga Line Tempe Under- Index;
Effectsk Depthb layment
Requiredh
85 No D 2or E Severe 12-24" Very 43 No See 0
Heavy Exhibit B
For SI: 1 pound per square foot= 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour= 0.447 m/s. a. Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301 .2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652. b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1 (1 ). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
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Mean
Annual
Tempi
60 d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R30l.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301 .2.1.4.
e. Temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather experience as determined by the Building Official.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301 .2.2.1.
g. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the panel numbers and dates of all currently effective FIRMs and FBFMs or other flood hazard map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1 , R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO."
i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the I00-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html. j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1 .5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table.

Section R301.9, "Fuel modification requirements for new construction", is hereby added as follows:

R301.9 Fuel modification requirements for new construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for new Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program." Section R3017.5.1, "Fire sprinkler attached garages, and carports with habitable space above", is hereby amended by modifying the exception to read as follows :

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

Section R309.1, "Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems", is hereby amended by modifying the exception to read as follows:
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Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required when additions or alterations are made to existing townhouses that do not have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code Section 903.2.8.

Section R309.2, "One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems", is hereby amended by modifying exception No. 1 to read as follows:

1. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic sprinkler system unless a sprinkler system is required in accordance with California Fire Code, OCFA Local Amendments, Section 903.2.8.

Section R309.3.6.2.2, "Calculation procedure", is hereby amended as follows:

Section R313.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure. Determination of the required size for water distribution piping shall be in accordance with the following procedure and California Fire Code Section 903.3.5.

Sec. 8-1-902. Chapter 4, Foundations, amended.

Section R405.1, "Concrete or masonry foundations", is amended as follows:

Section R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations is amended by deleting the "Exception" from the end of this section for foundations installed on well-drained ground or sand-gravel mixture soils.

Sec. 8-1-903. Chapter 9, Roof Assemblies, amended.

Section R902.1, "Roof assemblies", is amended as follows:

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

Exceptions:

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

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

Section R902.1.2, "Roof coverings in all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wild land-Urban Interface (WUI) area", is amended as follows:

R902.1.2 Roof coverings in all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) area. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50% of the total roof area is replaced - 18 - 55842.0000 I \44402560.1
within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is a Class A.

Section R902.2, "Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes", is amended as follows:

R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Wood shakes and shingles are not allowed within the City of Laguna Niguel.

Sec. 8-1-904. Chapter 10, Chimneys and Fireplaces, amended.

Section R1001.14, "Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices", is hereby added as follows:

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

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

Section R1001.14.1, "Gas-fueled devices", is hereby added as follows:

R1001.14.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester in accordance with Section R1003.9.2.

Section R1001.14.2, "Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas", is hereby added as follows:

R1001.14.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefiedpetroleum gas. Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with Section R1001. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks. The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 15 feet of combustible structures, unless within a permanent or portable fireplace.

Section R1001.14.3, "Where prohibited", is hereby added as follows:

R1001.14.3 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone. Wood and other solid fuel burning fires in devices other than permanent fireplaces are not allowed within Wildfire Risk Areas (WRA) and adopted Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or FHSZ, unless - 19 - 55842.0000 I \44402560.1
determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire."
SECTION 4. CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Article 10, entitled "California Green Building Standards Code," of Division 1, entitled "Buildings and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. A new Article 10, entitled "California Green Building Standards Code," is added to Division 1, entitled "Building and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 10. CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
Sec. 8-1-1000. Adoption.

As adopted in section 8-1-12, the 2025 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code shall be the Green Building Standards Code of the city, regulating the construction, alteration, movement, repair, equipment, use, and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal, demolition, of every building or structure or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures in the city.

Sec. 8-1-1000.1. Compliance with CALGreen recycling requirements.

Persons applying for a permit from the city for new construction and building additions and alternations shall also comply with the requirements of section 6-3- 709 (compliance with CALGreen recycling requirements) found in article 7 (organic waste disposal reduction) of division 3 (sewage and solid waste disposal) of title 6 (health and sanitation)."
SECTION 5. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Article 7, entitled "International Property Maintenance Code," of Division 1, entitled "Buildings and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. A new Article 7, entitled "International Property Maintenance Code," is added to Division 1, entitled "Buildings and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1. INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE
Sec. 8-2-1. Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code.

As adopted in section 8-1-12, there is hereby designated by the City Council, for the purpose of prescribing minimum maintenance standards for basic equipment, light, ventilation, heating, sanitation, and fire safety, that certain code known as - 20 - 55842 00001 \44402560. l
International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council."
SECTION 6. CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Article 1, entitled "California Electrical Code," of Division 2, entitled "Electrical Code," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. A new Article 1, entitled "California Electrical Code," is added to Division 2, entitled "Electrical Code," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1. CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE
Sec. 8-2-1. Adoption of the California Electrical Code.

As adopted in section 8-1-12, the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code, based on the 2024 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, shall be the Electrical Code of the city, regulating all installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the city."
SECTION 7. CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Article 1, entitled "California Plumbing Code," of Division 3, entitled "Plumbing and Swimming Pool Regulations," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.

A new Article 1, entitled "California Plumbing Code," is added to Division 3, entitled "Plumbing and Swimming Pool Regulations," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1. CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE
Sec. 8-3-1. Adoption of California Plumbing Code.

As adopted in section 8-1-12, the 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, shall be the Plumbing Code of the city, regulating erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of plumbing systems within the city." SECTION 8. INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
Article 2, entitled "International Swimming Pool and Spa Code," of Division 3, entitled "Plumbing and Swimming Pool Regulations," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall - 21 - 55842.0000 I \44402560.1
not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. A new Article 2, entitled "International Swimming Pool and Spa Code," is added to Division 3, entitled "Plumbing and Swimming Pool Regulations," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 2. INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
Sec. 8-3-25. Adoption of International Swimming Pool and Spa Code.

As adopted in section 8-1-12, the International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 Edition, as Published by the International Code Council, shall be the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City."
SECTION 9. CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Article 1, entitled "California Mechanical Code," of Division 5, entitled "Mechanical and Solar Energy Appliances," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.

A new Article 1, entitled "California Mechanical Code," is added to Division 5, entitled "Mechanical and Solar Energy Appliances," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1. CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
Sec. 8-5-1. Adoption of the California Mechanical Code.

As adopted in section 8-1-12, the 2025 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the IAMPO, shall be the Mechanical Code of the city, regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances."
SECTION 10. CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Division 7, entitled "California Administrative Code," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance. A new Division 7, entitled "California Administrative Code," is added to Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"DIVISION 7. CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
Sec. 8-7-1. Adoption of the California Administrative Code.

The 2025 Edition of the California Administrative Code, as published by the - 22 - 55842.00001 \44402560.1
International Code Council, shall be the Administrative Code of the city. The California Administrative Code is on file for public examination in the office of the building official. One copy of the code is now filed in the office of the city clerk. This code is hereby adopted and incorporated as through set forth in full in this section." SECTION 11. CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
A new Article 13, entitled "California Wildland-Urban Interface Code," is added to Division 1, entitled "Building and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 13. CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
Sec. 8-1-1301. Adoption of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

The 2025 Edition of the California Wild land-Urban Interface Code, as published by the International Code Council, shall be the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the city. The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is on file for public examination in the office of the building official. One copy of the code is now filed in the office of the city clerk. This code is hereby adopted and incorporated as through set forth in full in this section.

Chapter 6 FIRE PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

Sec. 8-1-21. California Wildland-Urban Interface Code-Chapter 6, Fire Protection Requirements, amended.

Chapter 1, Division II, Scope and Administration, is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

Section 101.3.1, "Application", is hereby amended as follows:

Section 101.3.1 Application. New buildings located in any Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone or any Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed after the application date shall comply with the provisions of this code.

Additions to buildings and accessory structures located in areas currently designated as such, shall comply with the provisions of this chapter listed below.

1. Vents 504.10

2. Decks 504.7.3

3. Accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures 504.11 Exceptions:
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1. Buildings of an accessory character classified as a Group U occupancy and not exceeding 120 square feet in floor area, when located at least 30 feet from an applicable building.
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2. Buildings of an accessory character classified as a Group U occupancy of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.

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

4. Additions with a valuation less than $50,000.

Section 602.4, "Fuel modification plans", is hereby added as follows:
602.4 Fuel modification plans. Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a wildfire risk area. Plans shall meet the criteria set forth in OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.

Appendices
Appendix A is not adopted.

Appendix Bis not adopted.

Appendix C is not adopted.

Appendix D is not adopted.

Appendix E is deleted in its entirety.

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

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

Appendix His not adopted.

Appendix I is not adopted."
SECTION 12. CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
A new Article 14, entitled "California Energy Code," is added to Division 1, entitled "Building and Construction Generally," of Title 8 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Building Regulations," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 14. CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE
Sec. 8-1-1401. Adoption of the California Energy Code.

The 2025 Edition of the California Energy Code, as published by the International Code Council, shall be the Energy Code of the city. The California Energy Code is on file for public examination in the office of the building official. One copy of the code is now filed in the office of the city clerk. This code is hereby adopted and incorporated as through set forth in full in this section." SECTION 13. CEQA. Pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) of the California Environmental - 24 - 55842.00001 \44402560.1
Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, the City Council finds that this Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore is not subject to the CEQA. Additionally, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3), the activity is not a "project" as defined in Section 15378 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

SECTION 14. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance and all codes referenced shall take effect the later of 30 days from the adoption of this Ordinance, or January 1, 2026. Projects for which a building permit application and building plans have been submitted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and for which building permits have been obtained within 365 days from the effective date of this Ordinance, shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance. Projects for which a building permit application and building plans have been submitted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and building permits have not been obtained within 365 days from the effective date of this Ordinance, shall be subject to all provisions of this Ordinance and the codes referenced.

SECTION 15. SE VERABILITY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 16. City Clerk's Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be posted at the duly designated posting places within the City and published once within fifteen (15) days after passage and adoption as required by law; or, in the alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and post a certified copy of the text of this Ordinance in the Office of the City Clerk five (5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance, and, within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published the aforementioned summary and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED for this 2
nd day of December, 2025
Gene Johns, Mayor
ATTEST:

Marissa J. Asistin, City Clerk
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Attachment B
Ordinance No. 2025-238 (2025 California Fire Code)
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-238

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE;

TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, AND PENAL TIES; AND AMENDING TITLE 11 OF THE

LAGUNA NIGUEL MUNICIPAL CODE
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq., the City of Laguna Niguel ("City") may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, with local amendments, as provided for in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission (the "Commission") adopted the 2025 California Building Standards Code, which will go into effect on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and 18941.5 authorize cities and counties to modify the California Building Standards Code by adopting more restrictive standards and modifications if such standards and modifications are accompanied by express findings that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, notwithstanding the above, California Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5(c) prohibits cities and counties from making any change or modification to the building standards in the California Building Standards Code that would affect residential units, unless a specified exception applies; and
WHEREAS, the Laguna Niguel Community Development Department and/or the Orange County Fire Authority ("OCFA") have recommended that changes and modifications be made to the California Building Standards Code, including modifications to certain building standards, in order to more fully safeguard life and property due to the local conditions in the City of Laguna Niguel. Other recommended changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes.

WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt the California Building Standards Code with the necessary amendments to assure the Codes are tailored to the particular safety needs of the City as required by its unique climatic, geological, and topographical conditions; and WHEREAS, on October 21, 2025, the City Council introduced Ordinance Nos. 2025-237 and 2025-238 adopting the 2025 California Building Standards Code by reference, including local amendments, and directed that the Ordinances be placed on the December 2, 2025 City Council agenda for adoption as a public hearing item; and 55842.0000 I \44272187.1
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WHEREAS, on December 2, 2025, the City held a public hearing at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the California Building Standards Code as amended herein; and
WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on November 13, 2025 and November 20, 2025; and
WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features.

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protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75%.

II. Topographical conditions
A. Natural; slopes of 15% or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which communities with Orange County is built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and with greater constraints in terrain.

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

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

A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. The October 17, 1989 Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the - 3 - 55842.00001 \44272187.1
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district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants. The State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe."
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design, accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable.

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

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

Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.

IV. Administrative
This amendment is also necessary for administrative clarifications that do not modify a building standard pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958, 17985. 7, and/or 18941 .5. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the effective enforcement of the building standards in the City of Laguna Niguel.

The findings above are applicable to amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code, as detailed in the following table:

CODE

SECTION
113.4
113.4.2
202
304.1.3
305.6
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CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE FINDINGS
Violation penalties Administrative
Infraction and misdemeanor Administrative
General definitions Administrative
OCFA veQetation manaQement I
Hazardous conditions (outdoor fires) I & II
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305.7
307
307.6
307.6.1
307.6.2
307.6.2.1
324.1
325.1
326.1
327.1
327.2
327.3
407.5
501.1
510.1
903.2
903.2.8
903.3.5.3
2801.2
2808.2
2808.3
2808.4
2808.7
2808.9
2808.11
2808.11.1
2808.11.2
2808.12
2808.13
2808.14
2808.15
2808.16
5001.5.2
5003.1.1.1
5608.2
5608.3
Chapter 80
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Disposal of rubbish I & II
Open burning, recreational fires, fire pits, fire rings, and Administrative outdoor fireplaces
Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings Administrative Gas-fueled devices (outdoor fires) I & II
Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or LPG I &II Where prohibited (burning of solid fuels) I &II
Fuel modification requirements for new construction I
Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways I Unusual circumstances (vegetation management) Administrative Use of equipment (IC engines and spark arresters) I
Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or I open flames
Spark arresters I
Hazardous material inventory statement I &II
Scope (fire service features) Administrative, I,
II & Ill
Emergency communications enhancement systems in new Administrative buildings
Where required (sprinklers) I, II, & Ill
Group R (sprinklers) I, II, & Ill
Hydraulically calculated systems I, II, &Ill
Permit (biomass storage and handling) Administrative
Storage site Administrative
Size of piles I
Pile separation I
Pile fire protection I
Material-handling equipment I
Temperature control I
Pile temperature control I
New material temperature control I
Water availability (for piles) I
Tipping area I
Emergency contact information Administrative
Maximum grid of piles and rows Administrative &
I
Push-out / clear area Administrative &
I
Hazardous materials inventory statement Administrative
Extremely hazardous substances I, II , & Ill
Firing (commercial fireworks) Administrative
Application for permit (commercial fireworks) Administrative Reference Standards N/A
2025 NFPA 13 (commercial sprinkler systems) Administrative, II, & Ill
2025 NFPA 13D (single family sprinkler systems) I &II
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2025 NFPA 24 (underground water supply systems)
SECTION 2. CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.

Administrative &
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Article 1, entitled "2022 California Fire Code," of Division 3, entitled "Fire Protection and Explosives," of Title 11 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Public Morals, Safety and Welfare," is hereby repealed provided that such repeal shall not affect or excuse any violation of said Code occurring prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.

A new Article 1, entitled "2025 California Fire Code," of is added to Division 1, entitled "Fire Protection and Explosives," of Title 11 of the Laguna Niguel Municipal Code, entitled "Public Morals, Safety and Welfare," to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 1. 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Sec. 11-3-1. Adoption of the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code.

Except as hereinafter provided, the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code, based on the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference by the City of Laguna Niguel for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from fire and explosion hazards, save and except such portions as are hereinafter added, deleted, modified or amended. One copy of all the above is now on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection. This code is adopted with the same force and effect as through set out herein in full.

Sec. 11-3-2. Chapter 1, Scope and Administration, amended.

A. Chapter 1, "SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION", is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM, with the following amendments:

1. Section 113.4, "Violation penalties", is hereby revised as follows:
113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

2. Section 113.4.2, "Infraction and misdemeanor", is hereby added as follows:
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113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this Code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the Chief or a duly authorized representative are guilty of a misdemeanor.

B. Chapter 2, "DEFINITIONS", is adopted in its entirety as amended by State Fire Marshall ("SFM") with the following amendments:

1. Section 202, "GENERAL DEFINITIONS", is hereby revised by adding the terms "OCFA" and "Spark Arrester," as follows:

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

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

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

2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.

C. Chapter 3, "GENERAL REQUIREMENTS", is adopted in its entirety, with the exception of Sections 308.1.4, 311.5, 318, and with the following amendments:

1. Section 304.1.3, "Vegetation", is hereby revised as follows:
304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines, or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Part 7, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline: Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program.

2. Section 305.6, "Hazardous conditions", is hereby added as follows:
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2. When an official sign was caused to be posted by the Fire Code Official, or a public announcement is made.

No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the Fire Code Official.

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

4. Section 307, "Open burning, recreational fires and portable outdoor fireplaces", is hereby revised as follows:

Section 307 Open burning, recreational fires, fire pits, fire rings, and portable outdoor fireplaces.

5. Section 307.6, "Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, and outdoor fireplaces", is hereby added as follows:
307.6 Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices used at Group R occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

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

6. Section 307.6.1, "Gas-fueled devices", is hereby added as follows:
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.

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or liquefied-petroleum gas", is hereby added as follows:
307 .6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.

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

Exceptions:

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

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

8. Section 307 .6.2.1, "Where prohibited", is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.

Exceptions:

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

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

9. Section 324.1, "Fuel modification requirements for new construction", is hereby added as follows:
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vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."

10. Section 325.1, "Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways", is hereby added as follows:
325.1 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The Fire Code Official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

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

11. Section 326.1, "Unusual circumstances", is hereby added as follows:
326.1 Unusual circumstances. The Fire Code Official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this Code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

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

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.

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

12. Section 327.1, "Use of equipment", is hereby added as follows:
327.1 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:
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1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this . section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.

2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition

13. Section 327.2, "Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames", is hereby added as follows:
327 .2 Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames. During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent to any forest- or brush-covered land or non-irrigated grass-covered land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:

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

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

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

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

14. Section 327.3, "Spark arresters", is hereby added as follows:
327.3 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 327 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material. 55842.0000 I \44272187.1
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D. Chapter 4, "EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS", is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendment:

Section 407.5, "Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement", is hereby revised as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the Fire Code Official, each application for a permit shall follow OCFA's Guideline G-04 "Completion of the Chemical Classification" in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.

E. Chapter 5, "FIRE SERVICE FEATURES", is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

Section 501.1, "Scope", is hereby revised as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and, where required by the Fire Code Official, with OCFA Guideline B-01, "Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development." Section 510.1, "Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings", is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall comply with the Orange County Sheriff's Department, Communications and Technology Division guidelines and specifications and, where the functionality or performance requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this Code.

Exceptions:

1. In buildings or structures where it is determined by the Fire Code Official that the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to the following:

1.1. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel and/or expansion.

1.2. Elevators.

1.3. Structures that meet all of the following:

1. Three stories or less, and
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ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.

1.4. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
ii. Constructed of wood, and
111. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
Iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking structure.

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

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

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

G. Chapter 7, "Fire and Smoke Protection Features", is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

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

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

Section 903.2, "Where required", is hereby revised as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic fire sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:

1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area, as defined in Section 202, exceeds 5,000 square-feet (465 square-meters) as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more than two stories in height.
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Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 (3) or 903.2.10.1 of the California Fire Code.

2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provIsIons of this code, an automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:

2.1 When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

2.2 When an addition exceeds 2,000 square feet, and the resulting building area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

2.3 An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area.

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

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

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

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

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

2.2 When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a fire sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.
[The exceptions in this section are hereby adopted unchanged] Section 903.3.5.3, "Hydraulically calculated systems", is hereby added as follows:
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903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.

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

Design%
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
J. Chapter 10, "MEANS OF EGRESS", is hereby adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

K. Chapter 11, "CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING
BUILDINGS", is hereby adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM.

L. Chapter 12, "ENERGY SYSTEMS", is hereby adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

M. Chapter 20, "AVIATION FACILITIES", is hereby adopted in its entirety.

N. Chapter 21, "DRY CLEANING", is hereby adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

0. Chapter 22, "COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS", is hereby adopted in its entirety.

P. Chapter 23, "MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES", is here by adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Q. Chapter 24, "FLAMMABLE FINISHES", is hereby adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
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R. Chapter 25, "FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING", and Chapter 26, "FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING", are not adopted.

S. Chapter 27, "SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES", is hereby adopted in its entirety.

T. Chapter 28, "LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES", is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

1. Section 2801.2, "Permit", is hereby revised as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5 and 105.5.31.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4. Section 2808.3.1 "Increase in pile or stack size", is hereby deleted in its entirety.

5. Section 2808.4, "Pile separation", is hereby revised as follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by a minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.

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

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

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

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

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as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.
11 . Section 2808.12, "Water availability", is hereby added as follows:
2808.12 Water availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2-hour duration for pile heights over 6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum 30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within the tank at all times. An approved method shall be provided to maintain the required amount of water within the tank(s).

12. Section 2808.13, "Tipping areas", is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas. Tipping areas shall comply with the following:

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

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

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

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

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

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

14. Section 2808.15, "Maximum grids of piles and rows", is hereby added as follows:
2808.15 Maximum grids of piles and rows. Rows of Piles shall not exceed 500 feet by 500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum 50-foot clear space used for no other purpose.

15. 2808.16, "Push-out/ Clear area," is hereby added as follows:
2808.16 Push-out/ Clear area. Piles exceeding 20 cubic yards shall be provided with push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained clear at all times to allow for the largest pile to be spread out to a depth of 2 feet in height. Push-out areas shall be located within 250 feet of all edges of any pile and shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any building.

U. Chapter 29, "Manufacture of Organic Coatings", and Chapter 30, "Industrial Ovens", are adopted in their entirety without amendments.

V. Chapter 31, "Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures", Chapter 32, "High-Piled Combustible Storage", Chapter 33, "Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition", and Chapter 34, "Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage", are adopted in their entirety as amended by the SFM.

W. Chapter 35, "Welding and Other Hot Work", Chapter 36, "Marinas", Chapter 37, "Combustible Fibers", Chapter 39, "Processing and Extraction Facilities", Chapter 40, "Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines", Chapter 48, "Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations", are hereby adopted in their entirety without amendments.

X. Chapter 50, "Hazardous Materials - General Provisions", is hereby adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

1. Section 5001.5.2, "Hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS)", is hereby revised as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS). Where required by the Fire Code Official, an application for a permit shall follow Orange County Fire Authority's Guideline G-04, "Completion of the Chemical Classification," which shall be completed and approved prior to - 19 - 55842.00001 144272187.1
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approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.

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

Y. Chapter 51, "Aerosols", and Chapter 53, "Compressed Gases", are hereby adopted in their entirety.

Z. Chapter 54, "Corrosive Materials", is hereby adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

AA. Chapter 55, "Cryogenic Fluids", is hereby adopted in its entirety.

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

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

2. Section 5608.3, "Application for permit", is hereby added as follows:

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

CC. Chapter 57, "Flammable and Combustible Liquids", is hereby adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

DD. Chapter 58, "Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids" is hereby adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

EE. Chapter 59, "Flammable Solids", Chapter 60, "Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials", Chapter 61, "Liquefied Petroleum Gases", Chapter 62, "Organic Peroxides", Chapter 63, "Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids", Chapter 64, "Pyrophoric Materials", Chapter 65, - 20 - 55842.00001 \44272187.1
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"Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics", Chapter 66, "Unstable (Reactive) Materials", and Chapter 67, "Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids", are hereby adopted in their entirety.

FF. Chapter 80, "Referenced Standards", is hereby adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM, with the following amendments:

1. NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems", is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 9.2.1. 7 is hereby revised as follows:

Section 9.2.1. 7. Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the Fire Code Official.
b. Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:

Section 9.4.3.1. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (spec buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.

Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:

1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.215.4.16.

2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12.

3. Quick response CMSA sprinklers.

4. ESFR sprinklers.

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

6. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standardresponse sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems.
c. Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:

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150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the Fire Code Official. The size of piping and the number of 2.5-inch inlets shall be approved by the Fire Code Official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four

2.5-inch inlets shall be provided.

2. NFPA 130 2025 Edition, "Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes", is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

Section 7 .1.2. The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.

3. NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, "Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances", is hereby amended as follows:
a. Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:

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

Exceptions:

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

2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.
b. Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised as follows:

Section 6.2.9. All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
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closer than 40 feet (12 meters) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post
indicator valve.
(b) Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 feet (12 meters) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to
have a post indicating valve 40 feet (12 meters) away.
(c) Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 feet (12 meters) to the building when building
driveway or fire access roadways or other building
traffic make it impractical to be 40 feet (12 meters).
(d) Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior.
(e) Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by AHJ.
(f) Any other valve type or location as permitted by AHJ . (2) A wall post indicator valve on risers located within the building, either a nonrising stem gate valve with a wall post indicator or a listed butterfly valve with an indicating handle extending out through the building wall.
(3) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 feet (12 meters) from the building.
(a) For buildings less than 40 feet (12 meters) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve
shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 feet (12 meters) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(b) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 feet (12 meters) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a backflow preventer valve 40 feet (12 meters) away.
(c) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 feet (12 meters) to the building when building
driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 feet (12 meters).
(4) Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior.
(5) Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the AHJ.
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c. Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

Section 10.1.5. All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWNA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use.

Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

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

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

Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
e. Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

Section 10.4.1.1.1. All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
f. Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby added as follows:

Section 10.4.3.2. Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.

Appendices
Appendix A is not adopted.

Appendix Bis adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.

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

Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.
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Appendix Dis not adopted.

Appendix Eis not adopted.

Appendix F is not adopted.

Appendix G is not adopted.

Appendix His adopted in its entirety.

Appendix I is not adopted.

Appendix J is not adopted.

Appendix K is not adopted.

Appendix L is not adopted.

Appendix Mis not adopted.

Appendix N is not adopted.

Appendix O is not adopted.

Appendix Pis not adopted."
SECTION 3. CEQA. Pursuant to Section 15060(c)(2) of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") Guidelines, the City Council finds that this Ordinance will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment and therefore is not subject to the CEQA. Additionally, pursuant to Section 15060(c)(3), the activity is not a "project" as defined in Section 15378 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.

SECTION 4. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance and all codes referenced shall take effect the later of 30 days from the adoption of this Ordinance, or January 1, 2026. Projects for which a building permit application and building plans have been submitted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and for which building permits have been obtained within 365 days from the effective date of this Ordinance, shall be exempt from the provisions of this Ordinance. Projects for which a building permit application and building plans have been submitted prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, and building permits have not been obtained within 365 days from the effective date of this Ordinance, shall be subject to all provisions of this Ordinance and the codes referenced.

SECTION 5. SEVERA BI LI TY. If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance is, for any reason, held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council - 25 - 55842.0000 I \44272187.1
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hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION 6. City Clerk's Certification. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be posted at the duly designated posting places within the City and published once within fifteen (15) days after passage and adoption as required by law; or, in the alternative, the City Clerk may cause to be published a summary of this Ordinance and post a certified copy of the text of this Ordinance in the Office of the City Clerk five (5) days prior to the date of adoption of this Ordinance, and, within fifteen (15) days after adoption, the City Clerk shall cause to be published the aforementioned summary and shall post a certified copy of this Ordinance, together with the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED for this 2nd day of December, 2025.

ATTEST:

Marissa J. Asistin, City Clerk
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Gene Johns, Mayor
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Attachment C
Local Amendments - Summary Table
2025 California Fire Code (CFC) - OCFA Amendment Summary (Not For Adoption)
legend l Existing l 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. l Revised lA modified version of the 2022 amendment is being carried forward. Changes in scope or wording are significant relative ta the 2022 version, or they may impact regulatory effect.

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307.6 307.6
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Chapter 1 - Scope & Administration
Violation penalties Clarifies administrative violation process; fines will continue to be based I Existing on OCFA adopted fee schedule.

Infraction and misdemeanor
Definitions
Used for purpose of applying penalties under 112.4. Amendment combines definitions of infraction and misdemeanor under one section.

Chapter 2 - Definitions
Definition of "OCFA" and "spark arrester" unchanged.

Chapter 3 - General Requirements
Vegetation !Aligns maintenance to OCFA Guideline C-05 requirements. Reference to Chapter 49 removed and replaced with California Wildland-Urban Hazardous conditions I Prohibits outdoor fires during hazardous weather conditions.

Disposal of rubbish I Prohibits open burning of trash, leaves, and other debris.

Open burning, recreational fires, fire 1~dministrative change to the section title to include fire pits and fire pits, fire rings, and outdoor fireplaces rings regulated under amendments in 307.6. No change from previous amendment.

Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire
rings, or similar devices used at
Group R occupancies.

Gas-fueled devices
Devices using wood or fuels other
than natural gas or LPG
Where prohibited
Fuel modification requirements for
new construction
Clearance of brush or vegetation
rowth from roadways
Addresses requirements for outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings at Group R occupancies.

Prohibits gas fire pits within 3' of R-3 occupancy or 10' of other R occupancies.

Prohibits solid fuel within 25' of combustibles unless in a fireplace.

Prohibits solid fuel fires in a fuel mod zone and in a Wild land-Urban Interface/Wildfire Risk Area, with some exceptions.

Codifies requirements for fuel modification (OCFA Guideline C-05) in properties adjacent to areas with combustible vegetation hazards.

Authorizes clearance of vegetation from edges of roadways to reduce ignition hazard.
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legend ! Existing ! 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. ! Revised !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.

I This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package.

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Unusual circumstances
Use of equipment
Use of equipment and devices
generating heat, sparks or open
flames
Spark arresters
Provides for suspension of or alternative methods of compliance with vegetatio_11_ maintenance standards under sp_ecific circumstances.

Requires use of spark arrester on equipment used in wildfire prone areas.

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.

Requires spark arresters to not be placed or positioned as to prevent ignition of flammable material.

Chapter~-- ~mergency Planning and Preparedness
I Hazardous Material Inventory Reference to Hazardous Material Inventory Statement is replaced by Statement "OCFA Guideline G-04" for direction and consistency of reporting.

Chapter 5- Fire Service Features
I Scope I Guideline B-01 continues to be referenced for adoption providing uidance on exterior fire access to structures.

I Emergency responder radio coverage !Amendment makes reference to new building level of radio coverage in new buildings and specifies types of buildings where an emergency responder radio Chapter 9 - Fire Protection Systems
Where required (Sprinklers)
Group R (Sprinklers)
Hydraulically calculated systems
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.

Requires sprinkler retrofit in homes undergoing addition or remodel based on various area criteria (city/county specific,.

Adds specification for industry standard 10% safety margin to be included in sprinkler calculations.

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Chapter 28 - Lumber yard, agro-industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities Permit (Miscellaneous combustible I Clarifies operational permit for storage/composting of green waste is a I Existing storage) Miscellaneous Combustible Storage permit.
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2025 California Fire Code (CFC) - OCFA Amendment Summary (Not For Adoption)
Legend ! Existing ! 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. ! Revised !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.

I This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package. ! New ! This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package. 2808.2 2808.2
2808.3 2803.3
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2808.14 2808.14
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2808.16 2808.16
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Storage site Requires OCFA approval of site before bringing product to the site.

Size of piles Reduces the size of piles of combustible materials.

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.

I Pile separation I Requires 20' separation between piles instead of specifically a fire lane; requires 100' separation from other combustible vegetation.

I Pile fire protection I Requires oscillating sprinklers to maintain moisture content and wet down burningLsmoldering areas.

I Material-handling equipment I Requires approved spark arrester on internal combustion engine egui12ment.

Temperature control Requires that temperature be monitored and maintained.

Pile temperature control Requires rotation of piles above 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

New material temperature control Regulates acceptance of new piles above 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Water availability Establishes firefighting water quantity requirements.

Tipping area Establishes requirements for new material tipping area configuration and use.

Emergency contact Requires posting of emergency contact info.

Maximum grid of piles & rows Defining maximum rows of piles and minimum clear space.

Push-out / clear area Identifying when a push-out area is required for piles.

Chapter 49 - Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas I Fuel Modification Plans
Hazardous materials inventory
statement (HMIS)
!Addressed in new Part 7, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Chapter 50 - Hazardous Materials
References OCFA's Guideline G-04 instead of a hazardous materials inventory statement.

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Extremely hazardous substances Prohibits extremely hazardous substances above disclosable amounts in !Existing a residential area.

Chapter 56 - Explosives and Fireworks
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Legend ! Existing ! This 2022 amendment is being carried forward inta 2025 amendment package. Minor editorial/clerical changes may have been made, but they_ do not have material regulatory effect. ! Revised !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.

I This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package. ! New ! This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package.

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.

Chapter 80 - Referenced Standards
2025 NFPA 13, 2022 NFPA 13, Concealed spaces

9.2.1.7 9.2.1.7

9.4.3.1 9.4.3.1 Shell buildings

16.12.3.3 16.12.3.3 FDC type
-- 2025 NFPA 13D, 12022 NFPA !Control valves

7.1.2 13D, 7.1 .2
2025 NFPA 24, 2022 NFPA 24, I Indicating valves

6.2.8.1 6.2.8.1

6.2.9 (3 & 5) 6.2.9 (5) Street valves

10.1.5 10.1.5 Wrapping of underground pipe

10.4.1.1 110.4.1.1 I Coating of bolted joint accessories

10.4.1.1.1 10.4.1.1.1 Stainless steel bolts

10.4.3.2 10.4.3.2 Pipe termination under foundations
NFPA 13
Revises section to ensure that the use of noncombustible insulation can I Existing be reviewed to prevent conflicts with operational requirements.

Specifies sprinkler type for spec shell buildings that are not warehouses. I Existing Specifies type, location, color of FDC.

NFPA 13D
Requires monitoring if a dedicated sprinkler shutoff valve is installed.

NFPA 24
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 Removes the option of indicating valves in pits and non indicating roadway stem gate valves.

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Requires wrapping of pipe with polyethylene sheet in accordance with I Existing AWWA standards to inhibit corrosion.

Specifies that stainless steel parts do not need to be coated with asphalt I Existing or other corrosion retardant.

Requires use of stainless steel bolts with bolted pipe-joint assemblies.

Requires pipe to terminate near exterior wall; requires single piece stainless steel sweep at riser.

Appendices
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Appendices B, I 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 BB, c, cc, H amendments to them beyond what the State has already adopted. 11/18/2025 4 of 5
2025 California Fire Code (CFC} - OCFA Amendment Summary (Not For Adoption)
Legend ! Existing ! 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. ! Revised !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.

I This 2022 amendment is not being carried forward into the 2025 amendment package.

I New ! This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package. 11/18/2025 5 of 5
2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) - OCFA Amendment Summary (Not For Adoption)
Legend I Existing ! 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. ! Revised !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.

I New I This is a new amendment in the 2025 amendment package. 602.4 CFC 4903.3 Fuel modification plans
Chapter 6 - Fire Protection Requirements
Amendment relocated from the deleted CFC Chapter 49 to the new CWUIC Chapter 6 with no changes to the amendment language.

Appendices
Existing
Appendices F & I 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 G additional appendices or amendments to them beyond what the State has already adopted. 11/18/2025 1 of 1
Code Sections
LNMC Section 8-1-12
CBC Section 105.2(2)
CBC Section 105.2(4)
CBC Section 105.2(9)
CBC Section 105.3.2.1
CBC Section 105.5
Local Code Amendments Summary (2025) - California Building Code (CBC} and California Residential Code (CRC) Title
Adoption of 2025 Edition of the
California Building Code and
Related Codes
Work Exempt from permit
Work Exempt from permit
Work Exempt from permit
Building permit application as a
result of a Notice of Violation
Expiration of building permit
Description New, Exlstln& or
Revised
Lists the applicable Codes adopted by reference. This is an administrative provision necessary for I Existing local implementation of the Codes.

The CBC does not require a building permit for freestanding fences and walls that are "seven (7) feet in-height or less." The proposed local code amendment lowers the permit requirement to a height threshold of "42 inches in-height or less" for walls, fences and gates. Requiring a permit for fences helps ensure that over-height fences are not constructed in violation of zoning standards, such as in the front yard setback, or constructed on neighboring properties, as well as provides for proper design and inspection of walls and footings, given the City's soil and slope conditions.

Existing
Retaining walls 'Jour {4} feet-in-height or less" would be removed from the exemption list.lExisting Requiring a building permit for retaining walls helps ensure that proper design is provided. Given the City's poor soil conditions, it ensures that footings and drainage improvements are structurally engineered and inspected to protect against potential slope and fence/wall movement, which results in property damage.

The CBC does not require a building permit for small above-ground prefabricated pools that are I Existing "less than 24 inches deep." To be consistent with the State Health and Safety Code and the pool safety standards of the City, the proposed local code amendment lowers the permit requirement to a height threshold of "less than 18 inches deep" for small above-ground prefabricated pools.

Establishes a time limitation of 60 days for a permit application from expiring for any proposedlExisting work submitted as the result of a Code Enforcement written Notice of Violation. This provision is intended to aid in resolving code violations for un-permitted construction in a timely fashion. To account for extenuating circumstances, the Building Official is authorized to grant extension of time for justifiable good cause.

As a condition of granting any permit extension, the Building Official may require the payment ofl Existing permit fees based on the remainder of work to be completed. The Building Official shall not grant an extension unless the permittee submits a written application and demonstrates that there is justifiable cause for the extension requested. The purpose of this local amendment is to avoid prolonged construction projects where no meaningful progress occurs for an extended period of time.

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Local Code Amendments Summary (2025} - California Building Code (CBC} and California Residential Code (CRC} Code Sections Title Description New, Existing, or
Revised
CBC Section 105.5.1 Extensions of building permit As a subsection to CBC Section 105.5, CBC Section 105.5.1 is establishes a set of conditions in which Existing a building permit may be extended by the Building Official.

CBC Section 105.8 Maintenance of residential This section is proposed to address the maintenance of residential properties during remodeling. Existing property during remodel The amendment states that during remodeling, all property would be required to be maintained in a reasonably clean and well-kept manner.

CBC Section 112.4 Underground utilities Require all utility services located within the exterior boundary lines of a lot or parcel of property to Existing be installed underground.

CBC 701A.3 & CRC Materials & construction methods Establishes necessary fire resistant construction measures for room additions, decks/balconies, and Existing R337.1.3 for exterior wildfire exposure accessory structures.

CBC Section 1505.1.3 Roof coverings within all other Amends CBC Section 1505.1.3 regarding roof assemblies to require at a minimum fire retardant Existing areas Class "A" roof coverings for all new buildings and for existing buildings, when more than 50% of the roof is replaced. A Class "A" fire rating is the highest of fire resistance for roofing products. The 2019 CBC allows buildings to be constructed with less restrictive roof coverings. This proposed amendment is recommended because of the City's exposure to rapid fire spread hazards during local high winds and Class "A" fire rating have proven effective in resisting ignition from flying embers.

CBC Section 3109 Swimming pool or spa (Single- Existing amendments to this section are intended to be revised to be more consistent with the state Existing Family Residence) code and surrounding cities. The existing requirement for pool barriers would remain.

CRC Section 301.2 (Table Climatic and Geographic Design The table for this section is being amended to take into consideration local conditions such as Existing R301.2(1)) Criteria seismic factors, weather (high wind) and damage from termite infestation. In the 2019 CRC the table is blank until local jurisdictions fill it in with their local conditions criteria.

CRC Section R405.1 Concrete or masonry foundations Deletes the "Exception" from the end of this section for foundations installed on well-drained Existing ground or sand-gravel mixture soils.

CRC Section R902.1 Roof covering materials Require fire retardant Class "A" roof coverings for all residential buildings. All fire retardant material Existing must be tested and meet established performance standards. * The remaining local amendments to the CBC and CRC not referenced are already in the LNMC and are recommended by OCFA to be re-adopted as-is.

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Laguna Niguel City CouncilDecember 2, 2025

Laguna Niguel City Council
December 2, 2025