Agenda packet — Orange City Council, October 14, 2025 (part 3 of 3)

EXHIBIT A

The following areas are all areas that have been designated by the City Council for inclusion in the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program and are subject to Chapter 10.30 of the Orange Municipal Code. Any additions or deletions to the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program shall be made by amending this Master Resolution.

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD PERMIT PARKING AREA “A”

1. Both sides of Center St. from Walnut Ave. to the southern terminus of Center St. adjacent to residential land uses.

2. Both sides of Cleveland St. from Palm Ave. to Sycamore Ave.

3. East side of Cypress St. from Maple Ave. to the southern property line of 171 North Cypress St.

4. Both sides of Cypress St. from Walnut Ave. to Sycamore Ave.

5. Both sides of Everett Pl. from Shaffer St. to Glassell St.

6. Both sides of Glassell St. from Walnut Ave. to Rose Ave.

7. East side of Grand St. from the southern property line of 127 N Grand Street to the northern property line of 147 North Grand St.

8. Both sides of Grand St. from Palm Ave. to the southern property line of 183 N Grand St. adjacent to residential land uses.

9. Both sides of Grand St. from Mayfair Ave. to Walnut Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.

10. Both sides of Harwood St. from Palm Ave. to the northern terminus of Harwood St.

11. Both sides of Jefferson Ave. from Harwood St. to Shaffer St.

12. East side of Lemon St. from Maple Ave. to the southern property line of 149 North Lemon St.

13. Both sides of Lemon St. from Palm Ave. to Walnut Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.

14. Both sides of Maple Ave. from Cleveland St. to Orange St. adjacent to residential land uses.

15. North side of Maple Ave. from Olive St. to the eastern property line of 115 East Maple Ave.

16. Both sides of Mayfair Ave. from Shaffer St. to Glassell St.

17. Both sides of Olive St. from Maple Ave. to the northern terminus of Olive St. adjacent to residential land uses.

18. Both sides of Olive St. from Sycamore Ave. to Walnut Ave.

19. Both sides of Orange St. from Maple Ave. to Palm Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.

20. Both sides of Orange St. from Walnut Ave. to the northern terminus of Orange St.

21. Both sides of Palm Ave. from Harwood St. to Glassell St. adjacent to residential land uses.

22. North side of Palm Ave. from Pine St. to Harwood St.

23. Both sides of Rose Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.

24. Both sides of Shaffer St. from Chapman Ave. to Walnut Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.

25. West side of Shaffer St. from Walnut Ave. to the northern property line of 516 North Shaffer St.

26. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. from Cambridge St. to Center St.

27. North side of Sycamore Ave. from Glassell St. to the western property line of 317 West Sycamore Ave. adjacent to residential land uses.

28. South side of Sycamore Ave. from the western property line of 314 West Sycamore Ave. to Lemon St.

29. Both sides of Walnut Ave. from Cambridge St. to Center St. adjacent to residential land uses. 348
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AREA “B”

1. Both sides of Adams Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.

2. Both sides of Hoover Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.

3. Both sides of Quincy Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.

4. Both sides of Wilson Ave. from Glassell St. to Grand St.

AREA “C”

1. Both sides of Compton Ave. from Manchester Ave. to Lewis St.

2. East side of Lewis St. from the northerly property line at 4035 Compton Ave. to the southern property line of 119 N. Lewis St.

3. West side of Manchester Ave. from Sheringham Ave. to Compton Ave.

4. North side of Sheringham Ave. from Manchester Ave. to Windgap Dr.

5. South sides of Sheringham Ave. from Woodridge Cr. to Windgap Dr.

6. Both sides of Sunningdale Cr. from Compton Ave. south to include the cul-de-sac.

7. Both sides of Windgap Dr. from Compton Ave. south to include the cul-de-sac.

8. West side of Woodridge Cr. from Sheringham Ave. south to include the cul-de-sac.

9. East side of Woodridge Cr. from the northerly property line of 119 N. Woodridge Cr. south to include the cul-de-sac.

AREA “D”

1. Both sides of Dunas St. from Maple Ave. north to include the cul-de-sac.

2. Both sides of Maple Ave. from Prospect St. to Olympia Way.

3. Both sides of Olympia Way from Maple Ave. to Spring St.

4. Both sides of Shasta St. from Maple Ave. north to include the cul-de-sac.

5. Both sides of Vine Ave. from Olympia Way to its western terminus.

6. Both sides of First St. from Chapman Ave. north to include the cul-de-sac.

7. Both sides of Pearl Ave. from First St. to McPherson Rd.

8. East side of McPherson Rd. from 131 to 133 N. McPherson Rd.

AREA “E”

1. West side of Elm St. south of Sycamore Ave. to include the cul-de-sac.

AREA “F”
Permit Parking between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

1. Both sides of Almond Ave. from Prospect St. to Violet Ln.

2. Both sides of Kathleen St. from Chapman Ave. to Palmyra Ave.

3. Both sides of Palmyra Ave. from Craig Dr. to Prospect St.

4. East side of Prospect St. from Almond Ave. to Palmyra Ave.

5. Both sides of Violet Ln. from Almond Ave. to Palmyra Ave. 349
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AREA “G”
Permit Parking between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

1. Both sides of Euclid Ave. from James St. to Seranado St.

2. Both sides of James St. from Sycamore Ave. to Euclid Ave.

3. Both sides of Palm Ave. from Swidler St. to Seranado St.

4. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. from Swidler St. to Seranado St.

5. Both sides of Seranado St. from Spring St. to Walnut Ave.

6. Both sides of Silverleaf Ave. from Thomas St. to Seranado St.

7. Both sides of Spring St. from Swidler St. to Seranado St.

8. Both sides of Swidler St. from Spring St. to Walnut Ave.

9. Both sides of Thomas St. from Sycamore Ave. to Silverleaf Ave.

10. Both sides of Walnut Ave. from Swidler St. to Seranado St.

AREA “H”

1. Both sides of Shaffer St. beginning 390 feet north of Katella Ave. and ending at Trenton Ave. (R-1 zoned single-family residences only.)

AREA “I”

1. Both sides of Almond Ave. from Prospect St. to Dunas St.

2. Both sides of Century Ave. from James St. to Thomas St.

3. Both sides of Craig Dr. 100 feet south of Roberta Dr. to Prospect St.

4. Both sides of Dunas St. from Palmyra Ave. to Almond Ave.

5. Both sides of James St. from Century Dr. to La Veta Ave.

6. North side of La Veta Ave. from Prospect St. to Dunas St.

7. Both sides of Merelet Ln. from Craig Dr. to include the cul-de-sac.

8. Both sides of Olympia Way from Palmyra Ave. to Almond Ave.

9. North side of Palmyra Ave. from Prospect St. to Thomas St.

10. Both sides of Ruth Pl. easterly of James St.

11. Both sides of Ruth Pl. from Prospect St. to Olympia Way.

12. Both sides of Shasta St. from Palmyra Ave. to Almond Ave.

13. Both sides of Thomas St. from Century Dr. to Palmyra Ave.

AREA “J”

1. Both sides of Binnacle Ave. from Jetty Dr. to its easterly terminus.

2. North side of Chapman Ave. from Jetty Dr. to 4537 W. Chapman Ave.

3. North side of Chapman Ave. frontage road from Jetty Dr. to cul-de-sac.

4. Both sides of Grant Pl. from Chapman Ave. northerly to include the cul-de-sac.

5. Both sides of Jetty Dr. from Chapman Ave. to Sirius Ave.

6. West side of Lewis St. from Sirius Ave. to Simmons Ave.

7. South side of Simmons Ave. from Lewis St. to Spinnaker St.

8. Both sides of Sirius Ave. from Lewis St. to Jetty Dr.

9. Both sides of Spinnaker St. from Binnacle Ave. to Simmons Ave. 350
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10. Both sides of Stay Court easterly of Jetty Dr.

11. Both sides of Tiller Ave. from Lewis St. to Spinnaker St.

AREA “K”

1. Both sides of the 2700 block of E. Bennett Ave.

2. Both sides of the 2700 block of E. Killingsworth Ave.

3. Both sides of the 100-200 blocks of N. Malena Dr.

4. Both sides of the 2700 block of E. Sherman Ave.

5. Both sides of the 100-200 blocks of N. Wheeler St.

AREA “L”

1. Both sides of Jacaranda Ave. from Morgan St. to Mallard St.

2. Both sides of Juniper Ave. from Morgan St. to Mallard St.

3. Both sides of Mallard St. from Collins Ave. northerly to 985 N. Mallard St.

4. Both sides of Morgan St. from Collins Ave. northerly to 986 N. Morgan St.

AREA “M”

1. Both sides of Citrus St. from Almond Ave. to the southerly commercial property lines south of Chapman Ave.

AREA “N”

1. West side of Bedford Rd. from La Veta Ave. to Bronson Ave.

AREA “O”

1. North side of Spring St. from Hewes St. to Earlham St.

AREA “P”

1. Both sides of the 1000 block of Gardner Dr.

2. Both sides of the 1000 block of Greengrove St.

3. Both sides of Monroe Ave. from California St. to Lincoln St.

4. Both sides of Quincy Ave. from California St. to Lincoln St.

5. Both sides of Lincoln St. between Adams Ave. and Wilson Ave. including the cul-de-sac.

6. West side of Lincoln St. from 990 N. Lincoln St. to Adams Ave.

7. East side of Lincoln St. from 1073 N. Lincoln St. to Adams Ave.

8. Both sides of Adams Ave. between Lincoln St. and California St.

AREA “Q”

1. Both sides of the 8500 block of Biscayne Way.

2. Both sides of the 8500 block of Deershire Ct.

3. Both sides of the 200 block of Fairfield Ln.

4. Both sides of the 200 block of Firenza Way.

5. Both sides of the 8500 block of Heatherview Ln.
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AREA “R”

1. Both sides of San Luis Dr. from 7821 (north side) to Santa Cruz Ave., and from 7816 (south side) to the beginning of 8132.

2. 8102 and 8110 Santa Cruz Ave. (south side).

3. Both sides of Santa Maria St. between San Luis Dr. and Santa Cruz Ave.

AREA “S”

1. Both sides of Poplar St. between Maple Ave. and the cul-de-sac.

2. North side of Maple Ave. between Stevens St. and 1949 W. Maple Ave.

3. South side of Maple Ave. from Stevens St. to 2010 W. Maple Ave.

4. Both sides of Eckhoff St. between 130-283 N. Eckhoff St.

AREA “T”

1. Both sides of Cully Dr. from the westerly property lines of 861 and 864 W. Cully Dr. to the cul-de-sac.

2. Four spaces on the east side of Eckhoff St. from the southerly limit to W. Arbor Way (approximately 110 feet).

3. Five spaces on the east side of Eckhoff St. from 45 feet north of W. Arbor Way end of curb return to Maple Ave. (approximately 140 feet. It allows one parking space to remain in the permit parking program just north of the driveway at 2037 W. Arbor Way for visibility).

4. Three spaces on the east side of Eckhoff St. north of Willow Ave. to the northerly limit (approximately 70 feet).

5. Two spaces on the east side of Eckhoff St. from the existing red curb north of Maple Ave. to the driveway south of 206 N. Eckhoff St.

AREA “U”

1. Both sides of Waverly St. from the northerly property lines of 133 and 138 S. Waverly St. to Almond Ave.

AREA “V”

1. The south side of E. Rose Ave. from 1932/1934 to N. Highland St.

2. Both sides of N. Highland St. from E. Rose Ave. to E. Barkley Ave.

3. Both sides of E. Mayfair Ave. from 1740 E. Mayfair Ave. to N. Highland St.

4. The south side of E. Lomita Ave. from 1734/1736 to N. Highland St.

5. The north side of E. Lomita Ave. from 1901 to N. Highland St.

6. Both sides of E. Barkley Ave. from the cul-de-sac to N. Highland St.

7. Both sides of the cul-de-sacs of N. Victoria Dr., N. Russell Dr., and N. Shirley Dr., north of E.

Mayfair Ave.

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AREA “W”

1. Both sides of Madison Ave. from Wayfield St. to the cul-de-sac.

2. Both sides of Orange Grove Ave. from Wayfield St. to the westerly property lines of 1743/1744

3. E. Orange Grove Ave.

4. East side Wayfield St. between Orange Grove Ave. and the southerly property lines of 550/555 Wayfield St.

5. West side of Wayfield St. between Orange Grove Ave. and Madison Ave.

AREA “X”

1. South side of Collins Ave. from Hart St. to 2842 E. Collins Ave.

AREA “Y”

1. Both sides N. Citrus St. from Walnut Ave. to W. Sycamore Ave.

AREA “Z”

1. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. from Rancho Santiago Blvd. to Richard St.

2. Both sides Rancho Santiago Blvd. from the south city limits to Silverleaf Ave.

3. Both sides of Silverleaf Ave. from Rancho Santiago Blvd. to Richard St.

4. Both sides of Christine St. from Silverleaf Ave. to Sycamore Ave.

5. Both sides of Richard St. from Silverleaf Ave. to Sycamore Ave.

AREA “AA”

1. Both sides of Ryals Ln. from the West City limit to Bob White Way.

2. East side of Bob White Way between Ryals and Partridge Ln.

3. Both sides of the 200 Block of Renee St.

4. Both sides of Avenida Palmar, from west City limits to N. Thora St.

5. Both sides of Sandpiper Circle.

AREA “AB”

1. Both sides of Mallard Street, from 985 N. Mallard St. to Jackson Ave.

AREA “AC”

1. Both sides of Via Lardo Avenue from Hewes Street to easterly terminus.

AREA “AD”

1. East side of Swidler Place from Chapman Avenue to Almond Avenue.

2. Both sides of Almond Avenue from Swidler Place to Olympia Way.

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AREA “AE”

1. The east side of Parker Street from the southerly property line of 125 N. Parker Street to Maple Avenue.

2. The west side of Parker Street from the southerly property line of 122 N. Parker Street to Maple Avenue.

3. The west side of Pixley Street from the southerly property line of 128 N. Pixley Street to Maple Avenue.

OPPORTUNITY AREA “1”

1. Both sides of Lilac Ln. from Culver Ave. to Orchard Ave.

2. Both sides of Plum Ln. from Culver Ave. to Orchard Ave.

3. Both sides of Orchard Ave. from Flower St. to the easterly terminus of the street.

4. Both sides of Bedford Rd. between Culver Ave. and La Veta Ave.

5. Both sides of Devon Rd. between Palmyra Ave. and Culver Ave. (permit parking between the hours 4:00p.m. and 9:00a.m.)

6. Both sides of Crest Rd. between Palmyra Ave. and Culver Ave.

OPPORTUNITY AREA “2”

1. Both sides of Fairway Dr. from Cambridge St. to Tustin St.

2. Both sides of Young Cir. south of Fairway Dr.

3. Both sides of Greenview Dr. south of Fairway Dr.

OPPORTUNITY AREA “3”

1. Wayfield St. between Palm Ave. and Walnut Ave.

2. Palm Ave. between Park Ln. and Wayfield St.

3. Park Ln. between Dana Pl. and Palm Ave.

4. Wayfield Cr. south of Palm Ave.

5. Both sides of Mount Vernon Ave. between Wayfield St. and Le May Ct.

6. Both sides of Park Ln. between Mount Vernon Ave. and Sycamore Ave.

7. Both sides of Martha Ave. east of Park Ln.

8. Both sides of Sycamore Ave. between Wayfield St. and Highland St.

9. Both sides of Highland St. between Sycamore Ave. and south terminus.

10. Both sides of Wayfield St. from Chapman Ave. north to include the cul-de-sac.

OPPORTUNITY AREA “4”

1. Both sides of Trenton Ave. from the westerly property lines of 331 E. Trenton Ave. and 1482 N.

Grant St. to Shaffer St.

2. Both sides of Trenton Ave., from Shaffer St to Cleveland St.

3. Both sides of Grant St. from Trenton Ave. to the cul-de sac.

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OPPORTUNITY AREA “5”

1. Both sides of Greengrove St. from Meats Ave. to the southern terminus.

2. Both sides of Del Mar Ave. from Cambridge St. to Greengrove St.

3. South side of Meats Ave., from Cambridge St. to Greengrove St. 355
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EXHIBIT B

The following are descriptions of preemptively established permit parking opportunity areas approved by the City Council and are subject to Chapter 10.30 of the Orange Municipal Code. Any additions or deletions to the Neighborhood Permit Parking Program shall be made by amending this Master Resolution.

CHAPMAN UNIVERSITY NEIGHBORHOOD PERMIT PARKING OPPORTUNITY AREA “A”
Generally bounded by Lomita Avenue to the north, Cypress Street to the west, Chapman Avenue to the south, and Cambridge Street to the east, as shown in Exhibit C.

OPPORTUNITY AREA “1”
To the north, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by Sycamore Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 57 Freeway.

To the south, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 22 Freeway from the 57 Freeway to Bedford Road, and La Veta Avenue from Bedford Road to Main Street. To the east, Opportunity Area “1” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, the east side of Bedford Ro ad from the 22 Freeway to La Veta Avenue; and bounded by, but does not include, Main Street from La Veta Avenue to Sycamore Avenue.

OPPORTUNITY AREA “2”
To the north, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the Santiago Creek Bike Trail. To the west, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Cambridge Street. To the south, Opport unity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 22 Freeway. To the east, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Tustin Street.

OPPORTUNITY AREA “3”
To the north, Opportunity Area “3” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the Walnut Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “3” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Wayfield Street from Walnut Avenue to Palm Avenue and Wayfield Street from Chapman Avenue to the northern terminus of Wayfield Street. To the south, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Chapman Avenue. To the east, Opportunity Area “2” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, the 55 Freeway and Le May Court.

OPPORTUNITY AREA “4”
To the north, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Trenton Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by the western property line of 331 East Trenton Avenue. To the south, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by the prolongation of the southern property line of 1411 North Shaffer Street and 1412 North Shaffer Street. To the east, Opportunity Area “4” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Cambridge Street.

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OPPORTUNITY AREA “5”
To the north, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, the south side of Meats Avenue. To the west, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, but does not include, Cambridge Street. To the south, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Del Mar Avenue and the southern terminus of Greengrove Street. To the east, Opportunity Area “5” is comprised of the area bounded by, and inclusive of, Greengrove Street.

OPPORTUNITY AREA “6”
Opportunity Area “6” is generally bounded by Almond Avenue to the north, Cypress Street to the west, Palmyra Avenue to the south, and Shaffer Street to the east, as shown in Exhibit I. 357
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ATTACHMENT 2 - ACTIVATION MAP

PERMIT PARKING ON PARKER STREET & PIXLEY STREET
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Agenda Item
City Traffic Commission
Item #: 4.3. 8/13/2025 File #: .25-0431
TO: Chair and Members of the City Traffic Commission
THRU: Larry Tay, City Traffic Engineer
FROM: Maria Flores, Assistant Engineer

1. SUBJECT
Permit parking on the west side of N. Pixley Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue and both sides of N. Parker Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue, excluding non-residential frontages.

2. SUMMARY
When the Conditional Use Permit for a nearby business on Chapman Avenue was presented to the City Council for consideration, the potential of permit parking was discussed. That business has since opened, and the City subsequently received a request for permit parking on the aforementioned streets, based upon concerns over parking spillover.

3. RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Recommend permit parking on the west side of N. Pixley Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue and both sides N. Parker Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue, excluding non-residential frontages.

2. Forward to City Council for final action.

4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 5: Improve Infrastructure, Mobility, and Technology

6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The City’s Neighborhood Permit Parking Program (NPPP) is designed to safeguard residential streets from external parking overflow, subject to certain eligibility criteria. To begin the NPPP process, a property owner on an impacted street must submit a written request specifying the desired boundaries for permit parking.

Background:

In 2024, a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) was considered for the development of a church and coffeehouse on a property along Chapman Avenue, between N. Parker Street and N. Pixley Street.

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expressed concerns over future parking demand associated with the new coffeehouse and church.

Prior to approving the CUP and during Council discussion, it was suggested that these streets should be considered for permit parking if future parking demands were to become problematic for residents.

Following the recent opening of the nearby coffeehouse and church, residents on Parker Street and Pixley Street have experienced an increase in demand for on-street parking along their frontage. In response, a property owner on N. Parker Street submitted a formal request to initiate permit parking on the following segments:
· Both sides of N. Parker Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue excluding the non- residential frontage; and
· The west side of N. Pixley Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue excluding the non- residential frontage.

The evaluation limits are shown in the attached Area Map.

Based on the above, these street segments were evaluated for permit parking under a streamlined process that requires a minimum 55% support from property owners on the affected blocks.

Petition Results:

City staff mailed a petition letter and a list of permit parking advantages and disadvantages to the affected property owners on Parker Street and Pixley Street. The table below shows the results of the neighborhood petitions.

Street Home in Favor Home Opposed Unreturned
N. Parker Street 8 61% 2 16% 3 23%
N. Pixley Street 8 80% 1 10% 1 10%
The final results of the petition process indicated that Parker Street and Pixley Street meets the required 55% of property owners in favor of the permit parking program.

Findings:

Since the level of support exceeds 55%, permit parking is recommended on the aforementioned streets. The following should be kept in mind:

1. Any vehicle parked in a designated parking-by-permit are without a permit is subject to citation.

2. Parking permits do not supersede street sweeping restrictions in the neighborhood.

7. ATTACHMENTS
· Letter of Request
· Area Map
· Site Sketch & Petition Area Map
· Notification Letter
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City of Orange, California
PH: 714.744.2211
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From: Tod <[email protected]>
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:06 PM
To: Arianna Barrios <[email protected]>
Subject: Cedarhouse Coffee Issues
Good evening Councilwoman Barrios,
I hope this message finds you well. I'm writing to follow up on concerns my neighbors and I raised during the council meeting regarding Cedarhouse Church and Coffee Shop on Pixley and Parker streets. As you may recall, we voiced concerns about the potential impact of the business, and unfortunately, those issues have already begun to materialize.

Despite the business opening just this week, parking has become a significant problem. Much of the available street parking on Pixley is occupied by customers and employees of Cedarhouse, including spaces that were previously designated for the neighboring dentist's office at Chapman and Pixley.

At the meeting, you may remember that several city council members, including Mayor Slater, mentioned expediting the permit parking process for Pixley and Parker streets. However, we have yet to see any progress on this promise, which is increasingly frustrating for residents who are left without available parking near their own homes.

Your support at that meeting was invaluable, and we are hopeful that you can continue to advocate for the implementation of permit parking for our streets. This would help ensure that parking remains available for the residents who live here, especially as our neighborhood becomes less quiet and more congested.

Thank you for your attention to this matter. We truly appreciate your continued support and hope to see action soon.

Best regards,
Tod Brewster
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City Traffic Commission
August 13, 2025

MINUTES - DRAFT
The Traffic Commission of the City of Orange, California convened on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. for a Regular Meeting in the Council Chamber, 300 E. Chapman Avenue, Orange, California.

1. OPENING/CALL TO ORDER
Chair Feliz called the meeting to order at 5:36 p.m.

1.1 PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Vice Chair Ricci led the flag salute.

1.2 ROLL CALL

Present: Ricci, Barbeito, Hamilton, Jurjis, Chavarria, Redding, and Feliz

Absent: None

2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.1. Approval of minutes of the City of Orange Traffic Commission Regular Meeting held on June 11, 2025.

A motion was made by Vice Chair Ricci, seconded by Commissioner Chavarria, to approve the minutes as presented. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ricci, Barbeito, Hamilton, Jurjis, Chavarria, Redding, and FelizAyes:

NoneNoes:

NoneAbsent:

4. NEW BUSINESS

4.1. Installation of a school bus loading zone on the north side of E. Jordan Avenue adjacent to Jordan Elementary School.

A motion was made by Commissioner Jurjis, seconded by Vice Chair Ricci, to approve the installation of a school bus loading zone on the north side of E. Jordan Elementary School between S. Esplanade Street and S. Hewes Street. The motion carried by the following vote:

Ricci, Barbeito, Hamilton, Jurjis, Chavarria, Redding, and FelizAyes:

NoneNoes:

NoneAbsent:

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4.2. Installation of a school bus loading zone on the west side of N. Citrus Street south of the driveway at 548 N. Citrus Street.

Public Speakers
The following spoke in opposition:

John Holcomb
Geoffery Hamilton
The following spoke in support:

Vivian Garcia
Maria Guadalupe Garcia
After further discussion a motion was made by Vice Chair Ricci, seconded by seconded by Commissioner Barbeito, to approve the installation of a school bus loading zone on the west side of N. Citrus Street south of the driveway at 548 N. Citrus Street.

A substitute motion was made by Chair Feliz, seconded by Commissioner Chavarria, to approve the installation of a school bus loading zone on the west side of N. Citrus Street south of the driveway at 548 N. Citrus Street with the bus stop relocated to a more falt/tangent area. The motion carried as follows:

Ricci, Barbeito, Hamilton, Jurjis, Chavarria, Redding, and FelizAyes:

NoneNoes:

NoneAbsent:

Vice Chair Ricci recused himself from Item 4.3 due to a potential conflict of interest with a nearby property and left the meeting at 6:02 p.m.

4.3. Permit parking on the west side of N. Pixley Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue and both sides of N. Parker Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue, excluding non-residential frontages.

Public Speakers
The following spoke in support:

Jake Pulliam, Michael Clarke, Pat Hetherington, Karen Fremen and Jeremy Chadwick.

A motion was made by Commissioner Hamilton, seconded by Commissioner Barbeito to: 1) Recommend permit parking on the west side of N. Pixley Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue and both sides N. Parker Street from Chapman Avenue to Maple Avenue, excluding non -residential frontages. 2) Forward to City Council for final action.

Barbeito, Hamilton, Jurjis, Chavarria, Redding, and FelizAyes:

NoneNoes:

NoneAbsent:

RicciRecuse:

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5. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:05 p.m.

The next Regular City Traffic Commission Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at 5:30 p.m., in the Council Chamber.
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LARRY TAY

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Item #: 9.1. 10/14/2025 File #: 25-0543
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director

1. SUBJECT
Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance amending Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting and amending the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Codes (2025 California Building, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Green Building Code, and the 2025 California Electrical Code). Resolution No. 11637 and Ordinance No. 16-25.

2. SUMMARY
The 2025 California Codes take effect on January 1, 2026. The California Building Standards Commission requires local governments to enforce the most recent editions of the model codes related to construction as amended by the State. The subject Ordinance amends the Orange Municipal Code (OMC) to address the 2025 California Codes.

3. RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt Resolution No. 11637. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange setting forth findings with respect to local climatic and geographic conditions justifying amendments to the 2025 California Building, the 2025 California Residential Code, the 2025 California Plumbing Code, the 2025 California Green Building Code, and the 2025 California Electrical Code.

2. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 16-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange amending Title 15 of the Orange Municipal Code adopting and amending the 2025 editions of the California Building Standards Codes and related model codes, with appendices relating to the building codes.

3. Set November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Hearing to consider the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 16-25.

4. FISCAL IMPACT
No additional impact on the general fund.

5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Objective1.5: Develop plans, policies, and procedures consistent with national standards.

6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Background
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Title 15, Buildings and Construction, of the Orange Municipal Code (OMC) was last updated in 2022 to adopt updated State Building Codes. In January 2025, the California Building Standards Commission adopted new Building Codes. All local jurisdictions in California are required to update their local Building Codes by adopting the State Codes to become effective January 1, 2026.

The State of California Building Standards Commission adopts and publishes the California Building Standards Code (Title 24 California Code of Regulations) every three years, which consists of: the California Administrative, Building, Residential, Electrical, Mechanical, Plumbing, Energy, Wildland Urban Interface, Historical Building, Existing Building, Green Building Standards and Referenced Standards Code.

Discussion
The proposed Ordinance amends Title 15 of the OMC to reflect the State Code, with local amendments specific to the City of Orange.

The 2025 Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, incorporates the below-listed model codes.

California Building Standards Code Reference Model Code 2025 California Building Code 2024 International Building Code (ICC) 2025 California Residential Code 2024 International Residential Code (ICC) 2025 California Electrical Code 2023 National Electrical Code (NFPA) 2025 California Mechanical Code 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (IAPMO) 2025 California Plumbing Code 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code (IAPMO) 2025 California Existing Building Code 2024 International Existing Building Code (IEBC) The State Codes proposed for adoption by reference with local amendments include the following:
2025 California Administrative Code
2025 California Building Code
2025 California Residential Code
2025 California Electrical Code
2025 California Mechanical Code
2025 California Plumbing Code
2025 California Energy Code
2025 California Historical Building Code
2025 California Existing Building Code
2025 California Green Building Standards Code
2025 California Referenced Standards
2024 International Property Maintenance Code
The most significant changes to the current version of the State Building Codes are the addition of Part 7 titled “Wildland-Urban Interface Code”, along with more stringent energy efficiency requirements.

The Community Development Department is recommending minor changes and modifications be made along with adoption of the State Codes related to Ordinance 16-25 because the changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Orange. Other minor modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature and pertain to subjects that are not covered by the State Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Orange Printed on 10/9/2025Page 2 of 3
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covered by the State Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Orange.

State law requires any changes or modifications to the California Building Standards Code be supported by findings related to local conditions. Resolution No. 11637 contains the appropriate and necessary findings to support the recommended changes to the 2025 California Building Standards Codes found in Ordinance 16-25.

The State also requires printed copies of the Building Code to be available to the public. Therefore, the purchase of printed copies is necessary in conjunction with Building Code adoption.

7. ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution No. 11637
· Ordinance No. 16-25
· Ordinance No. 16-25 (redline)
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Item #: 9.1. 10/14/2025 File #: 25-0543
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Russell Bunim, Community Development Director

3. RECOMMENDED ACTION

3. Set November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Hearing to consider the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 16-25.

4. FISCAL IMPACT
No additional impact on the general fund.

5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services
Objective1.5: Develop plans, policies, and procedures consistent with national standards.

6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
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Title 15, Buildings and Construction, of the Orange Municipal Code (OMC) was last updated in 2022 to adopt updated State Building Codes. In January 2025, the California Building Standards Commission adopted new Building Codes. All local jurisdictions in California are required to update their local Building Codes by adopting the State Codes to become effective January 1, 2026.

Discussion
The proposed Ordinance amends Title 15 of the OMC to reflect the State Code, with local amendments specific to the City of Orange.

The 2025 Edition of the California Code of Regulations, Title 24, incorporates the below-listed model codes.

The Community Development Department is recommending minor changes and modifications be made along with adoption of the State Codes related to Ordinance 16-25 because the changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Orange. Other minor modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature and pertain to subjects that are not covered by the State Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Orange Printed on 10/9/2025Page 2 of 3
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covered by the State Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City of Orange.

The State also requires printed copies of the Building Code to be available to the public. Therefore, the purchase of printed copies is necessary in conjunction with Building Code adoption.

7. ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution No. 11637
· Ordinance No. 16-25
· Ordinance No. 16-25 (redline)
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RESOLUTION NO. 11637

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF

THE CITY OF ORANGE SETTING FORTH

FINDINGS WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC CONDITIONS
JUSTIFYING AMENDMENTS TO THE 2025
CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, THE 2025
CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, THE 2025
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, THE 2025

CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING CODE, AND
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE

WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 provides that the City of Orange (“City”) shall adopt Ordinances and regulations imposing the same or modified or changed requirements as are contained in the regulations adopted by the State pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17922; and

WHEREAS, the State of California is mandated by Health and Safety Code Section 17922 to impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition of the California Building Code, the California Residential Code, and the California Electrical Code ( collectively “Codes”); and

WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5(a) permits the City to make modifications or changes to the Codes, which are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and

WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City Council, before making any modifications or changes to the Codes, shall make an express finding that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographi c or topographic conditions; and

WHEREAS, the Community Development Department has recommended that changes and modifications be made to the Codes and ha s advised that said changes and modifications to the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, the California and the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, o r concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard li fe and property within the City.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange that amendments related to life and fire safety contained in Sections 103.1, 3109.2, 15.52.010(E), Appendices P and Q of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code, Appendices BB, BF, CI, and CJ of the 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code, and Appendix 5.1 of the 2025 383

2 Edition of the California Green Building Code, Appendix R of the 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, Annexes A -D of the 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code as recommended by the Community Development Department are hereby found to be reasonably necessary due to the following local conditions:

SECTION 1:

A. Climatic Conditions

1. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City of Orange and Orange County in general. These winds, which can cause small fires that spread quickly, are a contributing factor to the high fire danger in the area, and create the need for an increased level of fire protection. This added protection will supplement normal fire department response available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of multiple occupancy occupants during fire occurrences.

2. Orange County and the City of Orange are in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate, which predisposes all fuels, including wood shingles, to rapid ignition and spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire protection measures.

3. The warm, dry climate is conducive to swimming pools, which creates a higher probability of child drownings where pools are unprotected.

B. Geographic Conditions

1. Orange County and the City of Orange are in a high seismically active area. There are earthquake faults that run along both the northeastern and southwestern boundaries of Orange County. The Newport -Inglewood Fault Zone (NIFZ) which runs through Orange County was the source of the destructive 193 3 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude, hypocenter off Newport Beach coast), which took 120 lives, with areas damaged from Laguna Beach to Marina del Rey and inland to Whittier, and poses one of the greatest ha zards to lives and property in the nation. Regional planning for reoccurrence is recommended by the State of California, Department of Conservation.

There was also an earthquake in December 1989, with the epicenter located near the City of Irvine. The fa ult on which this quake occurred was unknown prior to this activity. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in only one major San Francisco fire in the Marina district, but when combined with the 34 other fires and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its full capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. If more fires had been ignited by the earthquake, it would have been difficult for the fire department to contain them. Experts predict a major earthquake in our area within the next 50 years. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection measures and automatic on -site fire protection for building occupants since a multitude of fires may result from breakage of gas and electric lines as a result of an earthquake. As noted by “Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, 1988, State Department of Conservation,” page 59, 384

3 “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe.”

2. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Orange often places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This condition will be exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for additional on -site protection for property occupants necessary.

3. 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 brands and are carried by the wind to other locations and ther eby spread fire quickly. Past Grand Jury Report findings support this concern.

4. Code Section Findings in Section 1

103.1 CBC Administrative
3109.2 CBC A-3, B-2

15.52.010(E) OMC Administrative
Appendices P, Q CBC Administrative
Appendices BB, BF, CI, CJ CRC Administrative
Appendix R CPC Administrative
Appendix 5.1 CGBC Administrative
Annexes A-D CEC Administrative

The aforementioned amendments have been incorporated in detail in Ordinance 16-25 or are existing amendments unchanged.

SECTION 2:

The Community Development Department shall file copies of Resolution 11637 and Ordinance 16-25 with the California Building Standards Commission and Department of Housing as required by Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7.

ADOPTED this day of , 2025

Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange

ATTEST:

Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, City of Orange

I, PAMELA COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 20 25 by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange

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ORDINANCE NO. 16-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE

ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING AND
AMENDING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND

RELATED MODEL CODES, WITH APPENDICES,

RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODES

WHEREAS, the State of California adopted new Building Codes in January of 2025; and

WHEREAS, these codes are commonly known as the California Building Standards Codes, and published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and

WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code requires local governments to adopt the most recent editions of the model codes related to construction; and

WHEREAS, State law provides that the model codes may be amended by local governments with respect to local conditions, so long as those changes are not less stringent than the State's minimum requirements; and

WHEREAS, by separate Resolution, the City Council of the City of Orange has made an express finding that changes or modifications are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geographic or topographic conditions; and

WHEREAS, local governments must update their building codes by adopting and amending the State Codes to become effective by January 1, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does ordain as follows:

SECTION I:

Section 15.04.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Building Code – California Construction Codes Adopted by Reference ,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.04.010 California Construction Codes Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and area of buildings and structures, the following construction codes subject to the Orange Municipal Code and modifications set forth in this chapter, including errata and supplements hereafter, are hereby adopted: the California Building Code , 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Division II and 387
2 Appendices C, F- J, P, and Q; the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Residential Code, including Appendi ces BB, BF, CI, and CJ ; the California Green Building Standards Code, including Appendices A4, A5, A5.1, A5.2, A5.3, A5.4, A5.5, and A5.6, 2025 Edition; the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendices A, B, D, H, I, J, and R; the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendi ces B and C ; the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, including Annexes A-D; the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; the Uniform Code For The Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

The provisions of these Construction Codes as amended by this chapter shall constitute the Building Regulations of the City of Orange. Where the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the Construction Codes, state regulations shall prevail over the Construction Codes.

One copy of all the above codes and standards therefor are on file in the office of the Building Official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942(e)(1) and are made available for public inspection.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the above -referenced construction codes, all fees for services provided pursuant to the construction codes shall not take effect until a resolution for such fees is adopted by the City Council pursuant to California Government Code Section 66016.

SECTION II:

Section 15.04.015 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Building Code – Amendments to the 2022 California Building Code ”, is hereby amended to read as follows, with remaining sections unchanged:

15.04.015 Amendments to the 2025 California Building Code.

103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Building and Safety Services Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of the code.

Section 3109.2 is revised to read as follows, with all definitions remaining unchanged:

3109.2 Construction permit; safety features required. New or remodel pools or spas, at a private single -family home, shall have an enclosure complying with the amended California Residential Code Appendix CI. Pool barriers which are already in the Code are scoped so as to apply on all private swimming pools.

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Section 15.04.060 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Building Code – California Building Code (CBC) Appendix ,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.04.060 California Building Code (CBC) Appendix.

The City Council adopts by reference the following Appendices of the CBC Appendix, 202 5 Edition and said Appendices are adopted in total as the law of the City except as provided for this chapter.

Appendix C (Group U - Agricultural Buildings), Appendix F (Rodent Proofing), Appendix G (Flood-Resistant Construction), Appendix H (Signs), Appendix I (Patio Covers), Appendix J (Grading), Appendix P (Sleeping Lofts), and Appendix Q (Emergency Housing)

SECTION IV:

Section 15.0 5.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Residential Code – California Residential Code Adopted by Reference ,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.05.010 California Residential Code Adopted by Reference.

SECTION V:

The title of Section 15.05.015 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Buildings and Construction – California Residential Code – Amendments to the 2022 California Residential Code,” is hereby amended to read as follows, with the remaining sections unchanged:

15.05.015 Amendments to the 2025 California Residential Code.

SECTION VI:

Section 15.05.015 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Residential Code – Amendments to the 2022 California Residential Code,” Appendix AX is hereby amended to read as follows:

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4 Appendix CI, Section CI100 is revised to read as follows:

(a) Except as provided in Section CI100, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with item #1 below AND at lea st one additional following seven drowning prevention features:

#1. An enclosure that meets the requirements of CI100 and isolates the swimming pool and spa from the private single -family home. Any walls of the residential structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have door openings equipped with protection as required in CI100. Any such door protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature requirement.

SECTION VII:

Section 15.12.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Mechanical Code – California Mechanical Code Adopted by Reference,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.12.010 California Mechanical Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for mechanical equipment design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances within the city the following construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the I nternational Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

SECTION VIII:

Section 15.1 6.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Plumbing Code – California Plumbing Code Adopted by Reference ,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.16.010 California Plumbing Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for plumbing equipment construction, alteration, repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code , subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

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Section 15.17.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Green Building Code – California Green Building Standards Code Adopted by Reference,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.17.010 California Green Building Standards Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for green building erecting, construction, alteration, repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGREEN), 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission.

SECTION X:

The title of Section 15.17.015 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Buildings and Construction – California Green Building Code – Amendments to the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.17.015 Amendments to the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code.

SECTION XI:

Section 15. 24.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Electrical Code – California Electric Code Adopted by Reference,” is hereby amended to read as follows, with the remaining sections unchanged:

15.24.010 California Electrical Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for electrical equipment construction, alteration, repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code , subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted : the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

SECTION XII:

Section 15.52.010 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Building Security Standards – Scope,” is hereby amended to include Section 15.52.010(E) as follows:

E. The provisions of Chapter 15.52 shall apply to all activities for which a building permit is required, without limitation as to occupancy classification. Accordingly, the enforcing agency expressly reserves the authority to impose and enforce the residential building security requirements set forth in Section 15.52.080 upon commercial projects and to impose and enforce the non-residential building security requirements set forth in Section 391
6 15.52.090 upon residential projects. Such enforcement is necessary and proper to ensure uniform application of building security standards, to promote public safety, and to effectuate the intent of this Chapter.

SECTION XIII:

Section 15.53.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Existing Building Code – California Existing Building Code Adopted by Reference .” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.53.010 California Existing Building Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for existing building seismic strengthening, the following construction code, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code.

SECTION XIV:

Section 15.54.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Energy Code – California Energy Code Adopted by Reference,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.54.010 California Energy Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for building energy compliance, the following construction code, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Energy Commission.

SECTION XV:

Section 15.55.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – International Property Maintenance Code – International Property Maintenance Code Adopted by Reference,” is hereby amended to read as follows, with the remaining sections unchanged:

15.55.010 International Property Maintenance Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for building maintenance the following construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

SECTION XVI:

Section 15.5 7.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Historic Building Code – California Historic Building Code Adopted by Reference,” is revised to read as follows:
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7 15.57.010 California Historic Building Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for historic building regulations, the following construction code is hereby adopted: the California Historic Building Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission.

SECTION XVII:

If any section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one (or more) section, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase had been declared invalid or unconstitutional.

SECTION XVIII:

The City Clerk is hereby directed to certify the adoption of this Ordinance and cause the same to be published as required by law. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days from and after the date of its final passage.

ADOPTED this day of , 2025.

Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange

ATTEST:

Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, City of Orange

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8 STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF ORANGE )

CITY OF ORANGE )

I, PAMELA COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the ___ day of _________ ______, 2025, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly held on the ___ day of _ ______________, 20 25, was duly passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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ORDINANCE NO. 16-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ORANGE AMENDING TITLE 15 OF THE

ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE ADOPTING AND
AMENDING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE

CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODES AND

RELATED MODEL CODES, WITH APPENDICES,

RELATING TO THE BUILDING CODES

WHEREAS, the State of California adopted new Building Codes in January of 2025; and

WHEREAS, these codes are commonly known as the California Building Standards Codes, and published in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and

WHEREAS, the California Health and Safety Code requires local governments to adopt the most recent editions of the model codes related to construction; and

WHEREAS, local governments must update their building codes by adopting and amending the State Codes to become effective by January 1, 2026.

NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does ordain as follows:

SECTION I:

15.04.010 California Construction Codes Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and area of buildings and structures, the following construction codes subject to the Orange Municipal Code and modifications set forth in this chapter, including errata and supplements hereafter, are hereby adopted: the California Building Code, 2022 2025 Edition, based on the 2021 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Division II 395
2 and Appendices C, F-I, J, and P, and Q; the California Residential Code, 2022 2025 Edition, based on the 2021 2024 International Residential Code, including Appendices AH and AXBB, BF, CI, and CJ; the California Green Building Standards Code, including Appendices A4, A5, A5.1, A5.2, A5.3, A5.4, A5.5, and A5.6, 20222025 Edition; the California Plumbing Code, 2022 2025 Edition, based on the 2021 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendi ces A, B, D, H, I, and J, and R ; the California Mechanical Code, 2022 2025 Edition, based on the 2021 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Appendices B and C; the California Electrical Code, 2022 2025 Edition, based on the 2020 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, including Annexes A-D and B; the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; the Uniform Code For The Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

SECTION II:

15.04.015 Amendments to the 2022 2025 California Building Code.

Administration. Division II of Chapter 1, entitled “Scope and Administration ,” is applicable in the City with revisions to the following sections as indicated below.

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Building Code of the City of Orange, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

103.1 Creation of Enforcement Agency. The Building and Safety Services Department Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of the code.

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3 107.3 Examination of Documents. The following paragraph is added:

An expedited review and permit issuance process shall be provided for EV Charging Stations and simplified forms for submittal will be made available on City’s website.

Sections of 403.4.8.3(4) and 403.4.8.4(8) are revised as follows:

403.4.8.3 Standby power loads. The following are classified as standby power loads:

4. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.4.6.

403.4.8.4 Emergency power loads. The following are classified as emergency power loads:

8. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures.

Section 905.4 is revised to read as follows:

905.4 Location of Class 1 standpipe hose connections. Class 1 standpipe hose connections shall be provided in all of the following locations:

1. In every required interior exit stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each story above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate landing between stories, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. See Section 909.20.2.3 for additional provisions in smoke proof enclosures.

2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.

Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from an interior exit stairway hose connections by a nozzle attached to 100 feet (30480 mm) of hose, as measured along the path of travel, a hose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit.

7. The centerline of the 2.5 inches (64 mm) outlet shall be no less than 18 inches (457 mm) above and no more than 24 inches (610 mm) above the finished floor.

8. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5 inch (64 mm) outlets so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2032 mm) in height. These doors are for fire department access only.

Section 910.3.5 is added to read as follows:

910.3.5 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings provided with an approved automatic sprinklers system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to operation automatically by actuation of a heat -responsive device rated at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit above the operating temperature of the sprinklers, unless otherwise approved.

Section 3109.2 is revised to read as follows, with all definitions remaining unchanged:
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4 3109.2 Construction permit; safety features required. New or remodel pools or spas, at a private single -family home, shall have an enclosure complying with the amended California Residential Code Appendix AXCI. Pool barriers which are already in the Code are scoped so as to apply on all private swimming pools.

Section 3109.2 is revised to add the following definition:

PRIVATE POOL, is any constructed pool, permanent or portable, and over 18 inches deep which is intended for non-commercial use as swimming pool by not more than three owner families and their guests.

SECTION III:

Section 15.04.060 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Building Code – California Building Code (CBC) Appendix ,” is hereby amended to read as follows:

15.04.060 California Building Code (CBC) Appendix.

The City Council adopts by reference the following Appendices of the CBC Appendix, 202 25 Edition and said Appendices are adopted in total as the law of the City except as provided for this chapter.

Appendix C (Group U - Agricultural Buildings), Appendix F (Rodent Proofing), Appendix G (Flood-Resistant Construction), Appendix H (Signs), Appendix I (Patio Covers), Appendix J (Grading), and Appendix P ( Emergency HousingSleeping Lofts), and Appendix Q (Emergency Housing)

SECTION IV:

15.05.010 California Residential Code Adopted by Reference.

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15.05.015 Amendments to the 2022 2025 California Residential Code.

SECTION VI:

Appendix AXCI, Section AX100 CI100 is revised to read as follows:

(a) Except as provided in Section AX100CI100, when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with item #1 below AND at lea st one additional following seven drowning prevention features:

#1. An enclosure that meets the requirements of AX100 CI100 and isolates the swimming pool and spa from the private single -family home. Any walls of the residential structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have door openings equipped with protection as required in AX100CI100. Any such door protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature requirement.

R302.1 Exterior walls. Construction, projections, openings and penetrations of exterior walls of dwelling and accessory buildings shall comply with Table R302.1(1); or dwellings and accessory buildings equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section R313 shall comply with Table R302.1.

Exceptions:

3. Detached tool sheds and storage sheds, playhouses and similar structures exempted from permits are not required to provide wall protection based on location on the lot. Projections beyond the exterior wall shall not extend over the lot line.

SECTION VII:

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for mechanical equipment design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators, and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances within the city the following construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Plumbing Code, 2022 2025 Edition, based on the 2021 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

SECTION VIII:

15.16.010 California Plumbing Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for plumbing equipment construction, alteration, repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code , subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Plumbing Code, 2022 2025 Edition, based on the 2021 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.

SECTION IX:

15.17.010 California Green Building Standards Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for green building erecting, construction, alteration, repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Green Building Standards Code (CALGREEN), 2022 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission.

SECTION X:

15.17.015 Amendments to the 2022 2025 California Green Building Standards Code. 400
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15.24.010 California Electrical Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for electrical equipment construction, alteration, repair, improving, conversion and demolition, the following construction code , subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Electrical Code, 2022 2025 Edition, based on the 2020 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association.

SECTION XII:

Section 15.52.010 of the Orange Municipal Code, “Building Security Standards – Scope,” is hereby amended to include Section 15.52.010(E) as follows:

15.52.090 upon residential projects. Such enforcement is necessary and proper to ensure uniform application of building security standards, to promote public safety, and to effectuate the intent of this Chapter.

SECTION XIII:

15.53.010 California Existing Building Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for existing building seismic strengthening, the following construction code, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Existing Building Code, 2022 2025 Edition, based on the 2021 2024 International Existing Building Code.

SECTION XIV:

Section 15.54.010 of the Orange Municipal Code , “ Buildings and Construction – California Energy Code – California Energy Code Adopted by Reference,” is hereby amended to 401
8 read as follows:

15.54.010 California Energy Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for building energy compliance, the following construction code, subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, is hereby adopted: the California Energy Code, 2022 2025 Edition, as published by the California Energy Commission.

SECTION XV:

15.55.010 International Property Maintenance Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for building maintenance the following construction code subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, is hereby adopted: the International Property Maintenance Code, 2021 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council.

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the International Property Maintenance Code of City of Orange, hereafter referred to as “this code”.

102.3 Application of other codes. Repairs, additions or alterations to a structure, or changes or occupancy, shall be done in accordance with the procedures and provisions of the most current California Codes adopted by the City of Orange. Any reference to an International Code will be viewed as conformity to the adopted California Codes.

103.1 Creation of agency. The Public Works and Community Development Departments are hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agencies shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of six (6) inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 10 9.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.

304.14 Insect screens. Annually, every door, window and other outside opening required for ventilation of habitable rooms, food preparation areas, food service areas or any areas where 402
9 products to be included or utilized in food for human consumption are processed, manufactured, packaged or stored shall be supplied with approved tightly fitting screens of minimum 16 mesh per inch (16 mesh per 25 mm), and every screen door used for insect control shall have a self - closing device in good working condition.

602.3 Heat supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units on terms, either expressed or implied, to furnish heat to the occupants thereof shall supply heat to a minimum temperature of 68 ° F in all habitable rooms, bathrooms, and toilet rooms.

602.4 Occupiable work spaces. Indoor occupiable work spaces shall be supplied with heat to a minimum temperature of 65° F during the period the spaces are occupied.

SECTION XVI:

15.57.010 California Historic Building Code Adopted by Reference.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for historic building regulations, the following construction code is hereby adopted: the California Historic Building Code, 2022 2025 Edition, as published by the California Building Standards Commission.

SECTION XVII:

SECTION XVIII:

ADOPTED this ____ day of ___________________, 2025.

Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
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Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, City of Orange

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF ORANGE )

CITY OF ORANGE )

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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Agenda Item
Orange City Council
Item #: 9.2. 10/14/2025 File #: 25-0564
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Sean deMetropolis, Fire Chief

1. SUBJECT
Introduction and First Reading of an ordinance adopting the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the 2025 California Fire Code, adding Chapter 15.31 and amending Chapter 15.32 of the Orange Municipal Code. Resolution No. 11638 and Ordinance No. 17-25.

2. SUMMARY
Effective January 1, 2026, the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the 2025 California Fire Code will go into effect and be binding on the City. Any amendments to the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the 2025 California Fire Code must be adopted before January 1 to become effective.

3. RECOMMENDED ACTION

1. Adopt Resolution No. 11638. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange setting forth findings with respect to local conditions within the City of Orange justifying modifications and changes to the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the 2025 California Fire Code.

2. Introduce and conduct First Reading of Ordinance No. 17-25. An Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Orange adding Chapter 15.31 of the Orange Municipal Code to add the City of Orange Wildland-Urban Interface Code and repealing and replacing Chapter 15.32 of the Orange Municipal Code to update the City of Orange Fire Code.

3. Set November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Hearing to consider the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 17-25.

4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services

6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Orange City Fire Department is responsible for enforcing standards and regulations of the State Fire Marshal. Portions of the State Fire Marshal’sstandards are incorporated in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and 2025 California Fire Code. Both of which are based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and 2024 International Fire Code, respectively. These City of Orange Printed on 10/9/2025Page 1 of 2
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codes are updated periodically as necessary by the California Building Standards Commission.

Every three years, a new International Fire Code and California Fire Code are published. This year, the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission have added the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The City is subject to the California Codes, as written, effective January 1, 2026, unless the City adopts amendments to those Codes, by local findings reasonably supporting such amendments. The City must adopt any portion of the International Codes it wishes to follow.

The Fire Prevention Bureau of the Services Section of the Fire Department has reviewed the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and recommends adding Chapter 15.31 to the Orange Municipal Code as the “City of Orange Wildland-Urban Interface Code” in a comprehensive and logical manner. Additionally, the Fire Prevention Bureau has reviewed the 2025 California Fire Code and recommends repealing and replacing Chapter 15.32 of the Orange Municipal Code to update the “City of Orange Fire Code” in a comprehensive and logical manner.

The proposed amendments have been drafted to ensure compatibility with the California Codes and local conditions and do not constitute substantive changes from the previous “City of Orange Fire Code”nor a significant departure from the California Codes. Non-administrative changes in the codes are discussed in the attached resolution and ordinance.

State law requires any changes or modifications to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and California Fire Code be supported by findings related to local conditions. Resolution No. 11638 contains the appropriate and necessary findings to support the recommended changes to the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and 2025 California Fire Code found in Ordinance 17-25.

7. ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution No. 11638
· Ordinance No. 17-25
· Ordinance No. 17-25 (redline)
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Item #: 9.2. 10/14/2025 File #: 25-0564
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Jarad Hildenbrand, City Manager
FROM: Sean deMetropolis, Fire Chief

3. RECOMMENDED ACTION

3. Set November 12, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. as the date and time for a Public Hearing to consider the Second Reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 17-25.

4. FISCAL IMPACT
None.

5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 1: Maintain Strong Emergency and Safety Services

6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
The Orange City Fire Department is responsible for enforcing standards and regulations of the State Fire Marshal. Portions of the State Fire Marshal’sstandards are incorporated in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and 2025 California Fire Code. Both of which are based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and 2024 International Fire Code, respectively. These City of Orange Printed on 10/9/2025Page 1 of 2
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7. ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution No. 11638
· Ordinance No. 17-25
· Ordinance No. 17-25 (redline)
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1 RESOLUTION NO. 11638

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE

CITY OF ORANGE SETTING FORTH FINDINGS

WITH RESPECT TO LOCAL CONDITIONS

WITHIN THE CITY OF ORANGE JUSTIFYING
MODIFICATIONS AND CHANGES TO THE 2025

CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE
CODE AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.

WHEREAS, the Health & Safety Code provides that the City of Orange shall be governed by the same requirements as those found in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and California Fire Code unless the City Council acts to change the requirements; and

WHEREAS, the Health & Safety Code permits the City Council to make such changes or modifications to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and California Fire Code as are reasonably necessary because of local conditions; and

WHEREAS, the Health & Safety Code requires that the City Council, before making any changes or modifications to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and California Fire Code, shall make express findings that such changes or modifications to the Codes are reasonable necessary because of local climatic, geographic, or topographic conditions; and

WHEREAS, the Fire Chief has recommended amendments to the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface and the 2025 California Fire Code as set forth in Ordinance 17-25 as a result of local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Orange as follows:

1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct.

2. The City Council finds the following local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions exist in the City of Orange:

I. Climatic Conditions

A. The jurisdiction of Orange 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 City. Obstacles generated by 409
2 a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial type fire fighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.

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

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

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

II. Topographical Conditions

A. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of the City of Orange. The community of Orange has built and continues to build upon hills located within the city. The topography of the hills increases the time it takes to reach buildings, facilities and premises by creating the need for responding emergency vehicles to climb varying grades, some of which are steep. Additionally, topography determines the configuration of the access roads in the hills, sometimes creating circuitous routes which are difficult for large, heavy vehicles to navigate. With much of the populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and greater constraints in terrain.

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

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3 C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation which extends fire department response time s to fires and other emergencies involving the built environment, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.

III. Geological Conditions

The City of Orange, in 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 that the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northern, eastern and central areas of the City. 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 Orange 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. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings.

The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina Fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on -site fire protection for building occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in its 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the New port-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 Orange can be compromised during seismic and meteorological events . Located within the City are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times.

Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied with occasional heavy rainfall, cause roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Orange that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5-minute goal.

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

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4 D. Portions of the City contain active or former flammable gas and/or liquid production fields, as well as methane -producing closed landfills. These areas contain a variety of naturally occurring gases, liquids and vapors. These compounds present toxicity or flammability hazards to building occupants. Evaluation of these hazards and the risks they pose to development is necessary implement appropriate mitigation.

IV. Summary

Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets, and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent to amend building standards adopted by the City of Orange to address these hazards and their respective risks. Part of the strategy to reduce risks includes the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems , with the goals of mitigating extended fire department response time and keep ing fires m anageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structures. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange City Fire Department.

ADOPTED this ____ day of _____________________, 2025

Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange

ATTEST:

Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, City of Orange

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5 I, PAMELA COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was duly and regularly adopted by the City Council of the City of Orange at a regular meeting thereof held on the day of , 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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ORDINANCE 17-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ORANGE ADDING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15.31,

CITY OF ORANGE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE
CODE, AND DELETING CHAPTER 15.32, CITY OF

ORANGE FIRE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADDING
CHAPTER 15.32, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE 2025
CALIFORNIA CODES AND PORTIONS OF THE 2024

INTERNATIONAL CODES AS THE CITY OF ORANGE

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE AND THE CITY
OF ORANGE FIRE CODE, TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION) OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE.

WHEREAS, the City of Orange Fire Department is responsible for enforcing the fire and safety regulations of the State Fire Marshal; and
WHEREAS, the State Fire Marshal’s building standards regulations are incorporated in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and 2025 California Fire Code; and WHEREAS, the City is subject to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Fire Code, as written, effective January 1, 2026 unless the City adopts amendments to said Codes, with the appropriate findings supporting such amendments; and WHEREAS, cities are allowed to make amendments to State building standards when justified by local topographical, climactic and geographical conditions; and WHEREAS, contemporaneously herewith the City Council has made appropriate findings that justify amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Fire Code based on local topographical, climactic and geographical conditions in Resolution No. 11638; and NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does ordain as follows:

SECTION I:

Chapter 15.31, City of Orange Wildland-Urban Interface Code, is added in its entirety, adopting the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as copyrighted in 2025 by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby added to read as follows:

Chapter 15.31 CITY OF ORANGE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

15.31.010 Adoption by Reference.

The City Council adopts by reference the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, as copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission, 414
2 as hereinafter amended, modified or altered. Such Codes are adopted by reference, for the purpose of safeguarding the public from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises. One copy of the code has been and is now on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the code is adopted by reference as if incorporated and set out at length in this chapter. The provisions therein shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Orange and shall be designated, known and referred to as the Orange City Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

15.31.020 Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

The following sections of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition are amended, modified or altered as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Orange City Wildland-Urban Interface Code, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
101.3.1 Application. New buildings in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed after the application date shall comply with the provisions of this code and comply with Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” This shall include all new buildings with residential, commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type use, which shall be referred to in this code as “applicable buildings,” as well as new buildings and structures accessory to those applicable buildings.

Exceptions:

1. Group U occupancy accessory buildings of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building on the same lot.

2. Group U occupancy agricultural buildings, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.

3. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the Californian Building Code.

4. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures specified in Section 504.11 shall comply only with the requirements of that section.

5. Additions to and remodels of buildings originally constructed prior to July 1, 2008, where the exterior building elements of the structure are not affected. 103.1 Creation of agency. The Orange City Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration of the provisions of this code. 103.2 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and may be removed at any time.
106.5 Fire protection plan. Where required by the code official pursuant to Section 602, a fire protection plan complying with Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Vegetation Management 415
3 Guideline – Technical Design for new Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program” shall be prepared and shall be submitted to the code official for review and approval as part of the plans required for a permit.
109.3.7 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof 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 prosecuted in accordance with Chapter 1.08 of the Orange Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
401.1 Scope. Wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with emergency vehicle access and water supply in accordance with this chapter, the City of Orange Fire Code and Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development.” 603.2 Application. All new plantings of vegetation in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with Sections 603.3 through 603.4.2.1, and Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
603.5 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with the following:

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

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

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

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

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

6. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code. 604.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all applicable buildings and structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:

1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
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4 2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Section 1299.03.

3. California Government Code, Section 51182.

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

5. Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” SECTION II:

Chapter 15.32, City of Orange Fire Code, is deleted in its entirety and is hereby replaced with Chapter 15.32, adopting the 2025 California Fire Code including appendices B, BB, C, CC, and H as copyrighted in 2025 by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, to read as amended below:

Chapter 15.32 CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE

15.32.010 Adoption by Reference.

The City Council adopts by reference the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, including appendices B, BB, C, CC, and H as copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission, as hereinafter amended, modified or altered. Such Codes are adopted by reference, for the purpose of safeguarding the public from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises. One copy of the code has been and is now on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the code is adopted by reference as if incorporated and set out at length in this chapter. The provisions therein shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Orange and shall be designated, known and referred to as the Orange City Fire Code.

15.32.020 Amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code.

The following sections of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition are amended, modified or altered as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Orange City Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
103.1 Creation of agency. [Amended] The Orange City Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau thereof shall be known as the fire code official.

The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
103.2 Appointment. [Amended] The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and may be removed at any time.
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5 105.1.1 Permits required. [Amended] A property owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment that are regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the fire code official and obtain the required permit. The permit shall be required to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done.
105.5.18 Flammable and combustible liquids. [Adopt all subsections including amended sections] An operational permit is required:

10. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental, or manufacturing establishments in accordance with Section 5706.5.4.

11. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, marine craft, and other special equipment at commercial, industrial, governmental, or manufacturing establishments in accordance with Section 5706.5.4. 105.5.33 Miscellaneous combustible storage. [Amended] An operational permit is required to store in any building or upon any premises in excess of 2,500 cubic feet gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, combustible pallets, rubber tires, rubber, cork, green waste, composting, yard waste, or similar combustible material. 105.5.42 Plant extraction systems. [Deleted]
105.5.58 Mobile fueling of hydrogen-fueled vehicles. [Deleted] 105.5.60 Day-care. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a day-care center. 105.5.61 Mid-rise buildings. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a mid-rise building.
105.5.62 High-rise buildings. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a high-rise building.
105.5.63 Safe and sane fireworks sales. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a temporary fireworks stand in accordance with Orange Municipal Code, Chapter 8.13. 105.6.18 Plant extraction systems. [Deleted]
106.2.1 Information on construction documents. [Amended] Construction documents shall be drawn to scale in digital format. Plans shall be submitted through the Civic Portal in accordance with the City of Orange Building Division Plan Submittal Guidelines. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as determined by the fire code official. 418
6 113.2.1 Fire and life safety hazards. [Added] Persons operating, maintaining or controlling any building, occupancy, facility, premises or vehicle subject to this code shall neither create, nor allow to exist, any condition deemed a fire or life safety hazard by the fire code official. 113.4 Violation penalties. [Amended] Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof 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 prosecuted in accordance with Chapter 1.08 of the Orange Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
203 General Definitions[Amended]
FLOW-LINE. [Added] The lowest continuous elevation on a curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.

HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA . [Added] Includes all areas identified within the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and other areas as determined by the Fire Code Official as presenting a fire hazard due to the presence of combustible vegetation, or the proximity of the property to an area that contains combustible vegetation.

MID-RISE BUILDING. [Added] Every building of any type of construction or occupancy, when originally constructed with high-rise conditions under local ordinance at the time of construction, having floors used for human occupancy located between 55 feet and 75 feet above the lowest floor level having building access.

SPARK ARRESTOR . [Added] 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. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapters 21 or 28. 304.1.3 Vegetation. [Amended] Weeds, grass, vines and other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, within the scope of Orange City Fire Department Guidelines, shall be cut, thinned, or removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirements in wildland-urban interface areas shall be in accordance with the Orange City Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Types, amounts, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous fire area shall be in accordance with the Orange City Fire Department Guideline entitled “Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program”. 307.1 General. [Amended] A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless constructed and approved in accordance with Sections 307.1.1 through 307.6.2.1.
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7 307.1.2 Fuel modification areas. [Added] Outdoor fires using wood or other solid fuel shall not be built, ignited or maintained in a fuel modification area. 307.2.2 Hazardous conditions. [Added] Outdoor fires are not allowed when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH 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.

Exception: Gas-fueled devices operated in accordance with 307.6.1. 307.4.4 Disposal of rubbish. [Added] Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1. 307.5.1 Supervision. [Added] Where a permit is issued, such open burning or fire shall be supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.
307.6 Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices used at premises containing Group R Occupancies.[Added] Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at premises containing Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking shall comply with Chapter 41.
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. [Added] Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the City of Orange Building Division and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At premises containing Group R division 3 occupancies, combustible construction shall not be located within 3 feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At premises containing other than Group R division 3 occupancies, the minimum distance shall be 10 feet. Where a permanent hood and vent is installed and approved by the City of Orange Building Department, 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 an approved spark arrestor meeting the requirements of Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building Code. 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. [Added] Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney equipped with a spark arrestor. The spark arrestor shall meet the requirements of Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building Code. 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. 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. 420
8 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. [Added] 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 Wildland- Urban Interface Areas (WUI) or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI unless determined by the fire code official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
308.1.6.1 Model rockets or similar devices. [Added] A person shall not release or cause to be released a model rocket or similar device, fueled by flammable or combustible liquids or gases, or fueled by solid explosive propellant means.
324 Fuel modification requirements for new construction . [Added] All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of the Orange City Fire Department Guideline, “Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. [Added] The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet 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 in the opinion of the fire code official. 326 Vegetation management alternate materials and methods. [Added] The fire code official is authorized to require and approve alternate materials and methods to comply with the vegetation management requirements if the fire code official determines 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.

Acceptance of alternate materials and methods will be made on a case-by-case basis, and shall not set precedent.
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9 327 Use of equipment. [Added] 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 arrestor as defined in Section 202 and maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:

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

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
327.1 Spark arrestors. [Added] Spark arrestors shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324 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. 328 Development on or near land containing or emitting toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors. [Added] The fire code official may require the submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and/or similar documentation from a state-licensed and department-approved individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet of a parcel of land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or may contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
329 Restricted entry. [Added] The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas are closed to entry and when such areas are again opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands may enter when an area is closed if given permission by the fire code official.

2. Entry into closed areas is allowed, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service.
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10 501.1 Scope. [Amended] Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, the Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development.” 503.2.1 Dimensions. [Amended] Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Street widths are to be measured from the top face of curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and gutter, and from flow-line to flow-line on streets with rolled curbs. 503.2.1.1 Hazardous fire areas. [Added] Fire apparatus roads in hazardous fire areas shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 28 feet. The width shall be maintained to an approved point outside of the Hazardous Fire Area.

Exception: When the road serves no more than three dwelling units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be reduced 24 feet. This length may be increased to 400 feet where serving no more than three dwelling units and all structures accessed from the roadway are protected by automatic fire sprinklers. 503.2.1.2 Divided fire access roads. [Added] Divided fire access roads shall be subject to review and approval by the fire code official. Each lane shall be a minimum width of 14 feet. Lengths and locations of specific divided sections shall be approved by the fire code official. 503.2.5 Dead ends . [Amended] Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus, and shall not exceed 600 feet in length.
503.4 Obstructions of fire apparatus access roads.[Amended] Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established per this Chapter shall be maintained at all times. 503.6 Security gates. [Amended] The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be equipped with an automatic opening device, listed in accordance with UL 325, in addition to a key opening switch. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. Vehicle access gates or barriers shall be in accordance with the Orange City Fire Master Plan Guidelines. 503.6.1 Electric gate operator signage. [Added] Where electric gate operators are provided with an automatic opening device, signage shall be placed at ingress and egress side of gate. The sign shall consist of letters having a principal stroke of not less than ½ inch wide and not less than 4 inches high on contrasting, reflective background.
505.1 Address Identification. [Amended] New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is 423
11 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 not be less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch for R-3 occupancies. For all other occupancies, the identification shall be a minimum of 8 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch, and shall be approved by the fire code official. Address numbers shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. 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 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. 505.1.1 Building complexes. [Added] Approved diagrammatic representations shall be positioned at all entrances to building complexes. The diagrammatic representations shall show the overall site, location of the viewer, buildings and units and the addresses or unit designations within the complex, and shall be internally or externally illuminated as approved during the hours of darkness.
510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings. [Amended] Approved in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system (ERCES) for emergency responders shall be provided in all new buildings. In-building ERCES within the building shall be based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. The ERCES, where required, shall be of type determined by the fire code official and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) Technology Division. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communications systems. Notwithstanding the following exceptions, structures of non-combustible construction shall be provided with infrastructure, at construction, to accommodate potential of future requirement.

Exceptions:

1. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the communications coverage system is not needed.

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

3. Elevators.

4. Structures that are three stories or less without subterranean storage or parking and that do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.

5. Wood-constructed residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking that are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking structure.
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12 6. Structures that are three stories or less and do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story, including subterranean storage or parking, shall be provided with coverage only in the subterranean areas.

7. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the fire code official for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel and/or expansion. 510.2 Emergency responder communications enhancement system in existing buildings. [Amended] A third-party test report shall be conducted to verify need for coverage, when determined as necessary, at the discretion of the fire code official. 510.4.2.2 Technical criteria. [Amended] The fire code official shall maintain a document, in accordance with the OCSD Technical Division Guideline, providing the specific technical information and requirements for the in-building emergency responder enhancement system. This document shall contain, but not be limited to, the various frequencies required, the location of radio sites, effective radiated power of radio sites, the maximum propagation delay in microseconds, the applications being used and other supporting technical information necessary for system design.
510.5.3 Minimum qualifications of personnel. [Amended] The minimum qualifications of the system designer and lead installation personnel shall be in accordance with the OCSD Technical Division Guideline.
510.5.4 Acceptance test procedure. [Amending only item 7] When an in-building emergency responder enhancement system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is not less than 95 percent. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows, or by a method approved by the fire code official:

7. As part of the installation, a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated by the subject signal booster. This test shall be conducted at the time of installation and subsequent annual inspections by the FCC licensed technician hired by the property owner and an OCSD Technology Division FCC-certified technician.
510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance. [Amended]
The owner of the building or owner’s authorized agent shall have the emergency responder enhancement system inspected and tested annually or when structural changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following:

1. In-building coverage test as described in Section 510.5.4.

2. Signal boosters shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial installation and acceptance.
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13 3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of one hour to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If within the 1-hour test period the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional 1-hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined.

4. All active components shall be checked to verify operation within the manufacturer’s specifications.

5. Systems 10 years or older from the date of installation shall be considered “End of Life” and shall be referred to OCSD Technology Division to initiate replacement or repair in accordance with current requirements.

At the conclusion of the testing, a certification report, which shall verify compliance with Section 510.5.4, shall be submitted by the FCC licensed technician to OCSD Technology Division and the fire code official. Failure to submit to the fire code official shall constitute a violation and will be prosecuted in accordance with Section 113.

If noncompliance is found, the FCC licensed technician will assess improvements necessary and provide such information to OCSD Technology Division and the fire code official. The report shall be submitted to the fire code official within 14 days of failed test. 605.10.2 Automatic and manual operation. [Amended] An automatic emergency stop feature shall be provided in accordance with Sections 605.10.2.1 and 605.10.2.2, and shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as “Emergency Controls.” 901.6.1.1 Maintenance of smoke alarms in hotels/motels and apartment buildings. [Added] Installation and maintenance of smoke alarms in apartment buildings shall conform to the following:

1. Apartment building owners shall supply, install, test and maintain all required smoke alarms before renting to a new tenant. The amount and types of smoke alarms shall conform to the California Building Code in effect at the time of building construction and requirements for existing buildings.

2. The tenant shall be responsible for testing of all required smoke alarms in accordance with manufacturer instructions in his/her respective dwelling unit. Within 60 days of the first of each year, the owner shall request each tenant for the status of all smoke alarms.

3. Within 10 days of receiving the smoke alarm status request, and in no event later than March 10 of each year, each tenant shall notify the owner, in writing, on a form provided by the owner, of the condition of each required smoke alarm installed in the dwelling unit.

4. Upon receipt of a written notice from a tenant that a smoke alarm is in need of maintenance or replacement, the owner shall perform such maintenance as is necessary within 10 days of receipt of such notification.
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14 5. The hotel/motel or apartment owner shall maintain records of compliance for a period of three years from March 10 of each year.
903.2 Where required . [Amended] Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists and in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21, as applicable.

New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, all buildings shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet in Types I, II, III and IV construction, and 3,000 square feet in Type V construction as defined in the California Building Code, regardless of fire areas or allowable area.

Exceptions:

1. Commercial buildings with areas reduced to less than that requiring fire sprinklers using 3-hour rated fire walls, or greater as determined by code for specified occupancies, constructed in accordance with the California Building Code Chapter 7.

Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an existing building shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system when the building meets the conditions for required automatic fire sprinkler protection throughout, and one or more of the following conditions occurs:

1. An area increase of 33% or more is made to a building, resulting in an area requiring installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a new building.

Exception: Buildings housing Group R-3 occupancies shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system when the area of the building is modified, resulting in an area exceeding 5,000 square feet.

2. A change is made to the occupancy classification and use of the building which increases the level of hazard as determined by the fire code official. When the occupancy is changed to an assembly use, the requirements of Section 903.2.1 shall apply.

3. A significant modification is made to the building, or a modification impacting approximately 50% the structural system of the building as determined by the fire code official. A significant modification is considered 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.
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. [Added] The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. The capacity shall be calculated using the lowest water supply flow test conducted in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) within the last 12 calendar months. 427
15 903.4.3 Alarms. [Amended] An approved audible and visual sprinkler waterflow alarm device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system.

Where a waterflow switch is required by Section 903.4.1 to be electrically supervised, such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be powered by a fire alarm control unit or, where provided, a fire alarm system. Where a fire alarm system is provided, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

Exception: Automatic sprinklers systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings shall be provided with an audible waterflow alarm device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, and interconnected with smoke alarms for occupant evacuation notification. 903.4.4 Locking of control valves. [Added] All valves required to be electrically supervised by this section shall also be sealed or locked in the position of normal operation. 904.3.5 Monitoring. [Amended] Where a building fire alarm or monitoring system is installed, automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm or monitoring system in accordance with NFPA 72.
905.4.3 Height of outlet . [Added] The centerline of the 2.5-inch outlet shall be no less than 18 inches and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor. 905.7 Cabinets [Amended] Cabinets containing firefighting equipment, such as standpipes, fire hose, fire extinguishers or fire department valves, shall not be blocked from us or obstructed from view. Class I standpipe outlet enclosures shall not be provided with doors, shall have minimum centerline clearance of 18 inches on all sides facing the standpipe, and minimum of 9-inch clearance between valve and back of opening.

Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings . Only those sections and subsections as adopted by the State Fire Marshal.

Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening. [Deleted]
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging. [Deleted] 2808.2 Storage site. [Amended] 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. 2808.3 Size of piles or stacks. [Amended] Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length. Stackable products shall not be stacked in excess of 20 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length.
2808.3.1 Increase in pile or stack size. [Amended] Piles or stackable products are permitted to be increased beyond the dimensions in Section 2808.3, provided that a written fire protection plan 428
16 is approved by the fire code official. 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. The fire protection plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
[Adopt all subsections including the following amendments].

1. The contact information of a responsible person, or persons, shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be available to respond to the business in emergency situation.

4. The potential for spontaneous heating shall be evaluated and provisions made to control the temperature of the piles. Methods for monitoring the internal temperature of the pile shall be provided. Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 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. 2808.7 Pile fire protection . [Amended] 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. 2808.9 Material-handling equipment. [Amended] All material-handling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrestor.

Approved material-handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during fire-fighting operations. 3208.3.1 Flue space protection. [Amended] Flue spaces required by Table 3208.3 above the first tier of storage in single-, double- or multiple-row rack storage installations shall be equipped with approved protection devices. Devices shall be fabricated of ¼” minimum thickness steel or other approved material and shall extend a minimum of 4 inches above the shelves or cross members when in the mounted position. Such devices shall not be removed or modified. 4104.5 Separation of cooking tents. [Amended] Tents with sidewalls or drops where cooking is performed shall be separated from other tents or membrane structure by not less than 20 feet.

Exceptions:

1. Small tents limited to 100 square feet that are accessory to the cooking operation of the cooking tent and are not occupied by the public.

2. Groups in compliance with Section 4104.5.1.
4104.5.1 Groups of cooking tents. [Amended] Cooking tents shall be permitted to be placed side by side where the following conditions are met:
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17 1. The area of the cooking tents has a maximum area of 700 square feet.

2. Each grouping of tents shall have a fire break clearance of 20 feet.

3. The fire access aisle separating rows of cooking tents has a minimum width of 20 feet. 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. [Added] No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS), as defined in 40 CFR part 355.61, in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al.) in a residentially zoned or any residentially developed property.
5004.12 Noncombustible floor. [Amended] Except for surfacing, floors of storage areas shall be of noncombustible, liquid-tight construction.
5601.2.2 Sale and retail display or use. [Amended] Persons shall not construct a retail display nor offer for sale explosives, explosive materials or fireworks on highways, sidewalks, public property or in Group A or E occupancies. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) is permitted under Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.3G is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Fireworks in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6, see Section 5608.

2. Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator 5601.2.2.1 Permits. [Added] A permit shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5.63. 5601.7 Seizure . [Amended] The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, and remove or cause to be removed or disposed of in an approved manner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive materials, or fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, possessed, or used in violation of this chapter.
5608.1 General. [Amended] Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical and group entertainment productions shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks, the Orange City Fire Department Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with the conditions of the permit as approved by the fire code official and this section. 5608.2 Firing. [Added] All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired. 5608.3 Permits. [Added] A permit shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5. 430
18 5608.3.1 Application for Permit. [Added] The application for permit shall include a dimensioned or scaled 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 shall be identified based on 100 feet per inch of shell size. Details shall include, but not limited to, 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. 5701.1.1 On-Demand Mobile Fueling. [Added] On-demand mobile fueling of Class I, II, and III liquids into the fuel tanks of vehicles is prohibited.
5704.2.9.6.1 Location where above-ground tanks are prohibited. [Amended] Above-ground tanks shall be prohibited except for the following locations:

1. M-1 or M-2 zones as established by the Planning Division of the City of Orange Community Development Department, and as

Section 5707 On-Demand Mobile Fueling Operations. [Deleted] Section 5801.1 Scope. [Amended] The storage and use of flammable gases and flammable cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter, NFPA 2 and NFPA 55. Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 and cryogenic fluids shall also comply with Chapter 55.

Flammable cryogenic fluids shall comply with Section 5806. Hydrogen motor fuel-dispensing stations and repair garages and their associated above-ground hydrogen storage systems shall also be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 23. Mobile fueling of gaseous and liquid hydrogen, compressed natural gas (CNG), and liquefied natural gas (LNG) into the fuel tanks of vehicles is prohibited.

Exceptions:

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

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

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

4. Pyrophoric gases in accordance with Chapter 64.

Section 5809 Mobile Gaseous Fueling of Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles. [Deleted] 431
19 6004.2.2.7 Treatment Systems. [Deleted and Replaced] The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms, and local exhaust systems required in Sections 6004.2.2.4 and 6004.2.2.5 shall be directed to a treatment system. The treatment system shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ventilation. The treatment system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 6004.2.2.7.1 through 6004.2.2.7.5 and Chapter 5 of the California Mechanical Code.

Exceptions:

1. Highly toxic and toxic gases–storage/use. Treatment systems are not required for toxic gases supplied by cylinders or portable tanks not exceeding 1,700 pounds (772 kg) where all of the following controls are provided:

1.1 A listed or approved gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5 minutes.

1.2 A listed and approved automatic-closing fail-safe valve located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves. The fail-safe valve shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas detection system monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, ventilated enclosure or gas room. The gas detection system shall comply with Section 6004.2.2.10.

Chapter 80 Referenced Standards
NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

9.4.3.1 [Amended] 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 3.3.223.4.16

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 standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
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20 16.12.2 [Amended] The following systems shall not require a fire department connection:
(1) Buildings located in remote areas that are inaccessible for fire department support (2) Large-capacity deluge systems exceeding the pumping capacity for the fire department

16.12.3.1 [Delete and Replace] The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 1/2" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 40 feet from a fire hydrant, and at least 40 feet from the building it supplies unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water purveyor, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted "OSHA safety red." Four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided when the automatic fire sprinkler system design (including system-supplied fire hose stream demand) requires 500 gpm or greater.

19.1.1.1 [Added] When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Table 21.4.1.2.1 (c) Commodity Class IV, Nonencapsulated. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent use or occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new use or occupancy.

NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes

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

NFPA 14, 2024 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

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

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

6.2.8.1 [Added] 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.
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21 6.2.9 [Amended] All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:

1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 feet from the building.

1.1 For buildings less than 40 feet (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 feet but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve.

2. A wall post indicator valve.

3. An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4.

4. A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 feet from the building.

4.1 For buildings less than 40 feet in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 feet but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.

5. Control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior.

6. Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior.

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

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings

10.4.3.1 [Amended]Private fire service mains supplying fire protection systems within the building shall be permitted to extend no more than 24 inches, as measured from the outside of the building, under the building to the riser location.

10.4.3.2 [Amended] 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 D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M and N. [Deleted]
SECTION III:

Severability – Should any sentence, section clause, part or provision of this ordinance be declared invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any other part thereof.
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Savings Clause – Neither the adoption of this ordinance nor the amendment hereby of any other ordinance of this City shall in any manner affect the prosecution for violations of ordinances, which violations were committed prior to the effective date hereof, nor to be construed as a waiver of any license or penalty or the penal provisions applicable to any violation thereof. The provisions of this ordinance, insofar as they are substantially the same as ordinance provisions previously adopted by the City related to the same subject matter, shall be constructed as restatements and continuations, and not as new enactments.

SECTION V:

References to Prior Code – Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of former adopted Orange City Fire Code and references relating to Wildland-Urban Interface shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions within the 2025 Orange City Fire Code and 2025 Orange City Wildland- Urban Interface Code. Ordinance No. 07-22 of the City of Orange and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed.

SECTION VI:

SECTION VII:

ADOPTED this ____ day of ________________, 2025.

Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:

Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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23 APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, City of Orange

STATE OF CALIFORNIA )

COUNTY OF ORANGE )

CITY OF ORANGE )
I, PAMELA COLEMAN, City Clerk of the City of Orange, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at the regular meeting of the City Council held on the ___ day of ________, 2022, and thereafter at the regular meeting of said City Council duly held on the ___ day of _______, 2022, was duly passed and adopted by the following vote, to wit:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
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Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
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ORDINANCE xx-xx17-25

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ORANGE ADDING AND AMENDING CHAPTER 15.31, CITY OF

ORANGE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, ANDDELETING
CHAPTER 15.32, CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE, IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADDING CHAPTER 15.32, ADOPTING AND AMENDING THE
2022 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODES AND PORTIONS OF THE 2021 2024 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODES AS THE CITY OF ORANGE

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE AND THE CITY OF
ORANGE FIRE CODE, TO TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND
CONSTRUCTION) OF THE ORANGE MUNICIPAL CODE.

WHEREAS, the City of Orange Fire Department is responsible for enforcing the fire and safety regulations of the State Fire Marshal; and
WHEREAS, the State Fire Marshal’s building standards regulations are incorporated in the 2022 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and 2025 California Fire Code; and WHEREAS, the City is subject to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Fire Code, as written, effective January 1,2023 2026 unless the City adopts amendments to said Codes, with the appropriate findings supporting such amendments; and WHEREAS, cities are allowed to make amendments to State building standards when justified by local topographical, climactic and geographical conditions; and WHEREAS, contemporaneously herewith the City Council has made appropriate findings that justify amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and Fire Code based on local topographical, climactic and geographical conditions in Resolution No. 11417 xxxxx11638; and
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Orange does ordain as follows:

SECTION I:

Chapter 15.31 CITY OF ORANGE WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

15.31.010 Adoption by Reference.
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2 The City Council adopts by reference the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, as copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission, as hereinafter amended, modified or altered. Such Codes are adopted by reference, for the purpose of safeguarding the public from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises. One copy of the code has been and is now on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the code is adopted by reference as if incorporated and set out at length in this chapter. The provisions therein shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Orange and shall be designated, known and referred to as the Orange City Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

15.31.020 Amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

The following sections of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition are amended, modified or altered as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of Orange City Wildland-Urban Interface Code, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” 101.3.1 Application. New buildings in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed after the application date shall comply with the provisions of this code and comply with Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” This shall include all new buildings with residential, commercial, educational, institutional or similar occupancy type use, which shall be referred to in this code as “applicable buildings,” as well as new buildings and structures accessory to those applicable buildings.

Exceptions:

1. Group U occupancy accessory buildings of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building on the same lot.

2. Group U occupancy agricultural buildings, as defined in Section 202 of the California Building Code of any size located at least 50 feet from an applicable building.

3. Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the Californian Building Code.

4. New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures specified in Section 504.11 shall comply only with the requirements of that section.

5. Additions to and remodels of buildings originally constructed prior to July 1, 2008, where the exterior building elements of the structure are not affected. 103.1 Creation of agency. The Orange City Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration of the provisions of this code. 103.2 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and may be removed at any time.
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3 106.5 Fire protection plan. Where required by the code official pursuant to Section 602, a fire protection plan complying with Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for new Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program” shall be prepared and shall be submitted to the code official for review and approval as part of the plans required for a permit. 109.3.7 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof 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 prosecuted in accordance with Chapter 1.08 of the Orange Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
401.1 Scope. Wildland-urban interface areas shall be provided with emergency vehicle access and water supply in accordance with this chapter, the City of Orange Fire Code and Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development.” 603.2 Application. All new plantings of vegetation in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with Sections 603.3 through 603.4.2.1, and Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
603.5 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with the following:

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

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

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

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

6. All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code. 439
4 604.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all applicable buildings and structure shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:

1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.

2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Section 1299.03.

3. California Government Code, Section 51182.

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

5. Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” SECTION II:

Chapter 15.32, City of Orange Fire Code, is deleted in its entirety and is hereby replaced with Chapter 15.32, adopting the 2022 2025 California Fire Code including appendices B, BB, C, CC, and H as copyrighted in2022 2025 by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission, to read as amended below:

Chapter 15.32 CITY OF ORANGE FIRE CODE

15.32.010 Adoption by Reference.

The City Council adopts by reference the California Fire Code, 2022 2025 Edition, including appendices B, BB, C, CC, and H as copyrighted by the International Code Council and California Building Standards Commission, as hereinafter amended, modified or altered. Such Codes are adopted by reference, for the purpose of safeguarding the public from the hazards of fire, explosion or dangerous conditions in new and existing buildings, structures and premises. One copy of the code has been and is now on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the code is adopted by reference as if incorporated and set out at length in this chapter. The provisions therein shall be controlling within the limits of the City of Orange and shall be designated, known and referred to as the Orange City Fire Code.

15.32.020 Amendments to the 2022 2025 California Fire Code.

The following sections of the California Fire Code, 2022 2025 Edition are amended, modified or altered as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Orange City Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as “this code.”
103.1 Creation of agency. [Amended] The Orange City Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge of the Fire Prevention Bureau thereof shall be known as the fire code official. 440
5 The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
103.2 Appointment. [Amended] The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and may be removed at any time.
105.1.1 Permits required. [Amended] A property owner or owner’s authorized agent who intends to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment that are regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be performed, shall first make application to the fire code official and obtain the required permit. The permit shall be required to conduct an operation or business, or install or modify systems and equipment which is regulated by this code, or to cause any such work to be done.
105.5.18 Flammable and combustible liquids. [Adopt all subsections including amended sections] An operational permit is required:

10. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental, or manufacturing establishments in accordance with Section 5706.5.4.

11. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles, marine craft, and other special equipment at commercial, industrial, governmental, or manufacturing establishments in accordance with Section 5706.5.4. 105.5.33 Miscellaneous combustible storage. [Amended] An operational permit is required to store in any building or upon any premises in excess of 2,500 cubic feet gross volume of combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, combustible pallets, rubber tires, rubber, cork, green waste, composting, yard waste, or similar combustible material. 105.5.42 Plant extraction systems. [Deleted]
105.5.58 Mobile fueling of hydrogen-fueled vehicles. [Deleted] 105.5.60 Day-care. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a day-care center. 105.5.61 Mid-rise buildings. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a mid-rise building.
105.5.62 High-rise buildings. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a high-rise building.
105.5.63 Safe and sane fireworks sales. [Added] An operational permit is required to operate a temporary fireworks stand in accordance with Orange Municipal Code, Chapter 8.13. 105.6.18 Plant extraction systems. [Deleted]
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6 106.2.1 Information on construction documents. [Amended] Construction documents shall be drawn to scale on suitable material. Documents in digital format. are allowed where approved by the fire code official. Plans shall be submitted through the Civic Portal in accordance with the City of Orange Building Division Plan Submittal Guidelines. Construction documents shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the location, nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that it will conform to the provisions of this code and relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations as determined by the fire code official.
113.2.1 Fire and life safety hazards. [Added] Persons operating, maintaining or controlling any building, occupancy, facility, premises or vehicle subject to this code shall neither create, nor allow to exist, any condition deemed a fire or life safety hazard by the fire code official. 113.4 Violation penalties. [Amended] Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof 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 prosecuted in accordance with Chapter 1.08 of the Orange Municipal Code. Each day that a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense.
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FLOW-LINE. [Added] The lowest continuous elevation on a curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.

SPARK ARRESTOR. [Added] 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. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapters 21 or 28. 304.1.3 Vegetation. [Amended] Weeds, grass, vines and other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, within the scope of Orange City Fire Department Guidelines, shall be cut, thinned, or removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirements in wildland-urban interface areas shall be in accordance with the Orange City 442
7 Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Types, amounts, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous fire area shall be in accordance with the Orange City Fire Department Guideline entitled “Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program”. 307.1 General. [Amended] A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless constructed and approved in accordance with Sections 307.1.1 through 307.6.2.1.
307.1.2 Fuel modification areas. [Added] Outdoor fires using wood or other solid fuel shall not be built, ignited or maintained in a fuel modification area. 307.2.2 Hazardous conditions. [Added] Outdoor fires are not allowed when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH 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.

Exception: Gas-fueled devices operated in accordance with 307.6.1. 307.4.4 Disposal of rubbish. [Added] Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1. 307.5.1 Supervision. [Added] Where a permit is issued, such open burning or fire shall be supervised by a person 18 years of age or older.
307.6 Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices used at premises containing Group R Occupancies. [Added] Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at premises containing Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking shall comply with Chapter 41.
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. [Added] Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the City of Orange Building Division and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At premises containing Group R division 3 occupancies, combustible construction shall not be located within 3 feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At premises containing other than Group R division 3 occupancies, the minimum distance shall be 10 feet. Where a permanent hood and vent is installed and approved by the City of Orange Building Department, 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 an approved spark arrestor meeting the requirements of Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building Code.
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas. [Added] Fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with 443
8 the California Building Code. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney equipped with a spark arrestor. The spark arrestor shall meet the requirements of Section 2113.9.2 of the California Building Code. 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. 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. 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. [Added] 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 Wildland-Urban Interface Areas (WUI) or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI unless determined by the fire code official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire. 308.1.6.1 Model rockets or similar devices. [Added] A person shall not release or cause to be released a model rocket or similar device, fueled by flammable or combustible liquids or gases, or fueled by solid explosive propellant means.
324 Fuel modification requirements for new construction. [Added] All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of the Orange City Fire Department Guideline, “Vegetation Management Guideline - Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.”
325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. [Added] The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet 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.

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.
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9 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.

Acceptance of alternate materials and methods will be made on a case-by-case basis, and shall not set precedent.
327 Use of equipment.[Added] 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 arrestor as defined in Section 202 and maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.

Exceptions:

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
327.1 Spark arrestors. [Added] Spark arrestors shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 324 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.
328 Development on or near land containing or emitting toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors. [Added] The fire code official may require the submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial recommendations and/or similar documentation from a state-licensed and department-approved individual or firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet of a parcel of land that has an active, inactive, or abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical storage, or may contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
329 Restricted entry. [Added] The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas are closed to entry and when such areas are again opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.
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2. Entry into closed areas is allowed, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service.
501.1 Scope. [Amended] Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter. and, where required by the fire code official, the Orange City Fire Department Guideline “Fire Master Plan for Commercial & Residential Development.” 503.2.1 Dimensions. [Amended] Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 20 feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches. Street widths are to be measured from the top face of curb to top face of curb, on streets with curb and gutter, and from flow-line to flow-line on streets with rolled curbs. 503.2.1.1 Hazardous fire areas. [Added] Fire apparatus roads in hazardous fire areas shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 28 feet. The width shall be maintained to an approved point outside of the Hazardous Fire Area.

Exception: When the road serves no more than three dwelling units and the road does not exceed 150 feet in length, the road width may be reduced 24 feet. This length may be increased to 400 feet where serving no more than three dwelling units and all structures accessed from the roadway are protected by automatic fire sprinklers. 503.2.1.2 Divided fire access roads. [Added] Divided fire access roads shall be subject to review and approval by the fire code official. Each lane shall be a minimum width of 14 feet. Lengths and locations of specific divided sections shall be approved by the fire code official. 503.2.5 Dead ends . [Amended] Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus, and shall not exceed 600 feet in length.
503.4 Obstructions of fire apparatus access roads.[Amended] Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established per this Chapter shall be maintained at all times. 503.6 Security gates. [Amended] The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained operational at all times. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be equipped with an automatic opening device, listed in accordance with UL 325, in addition to a key opening 446
11 switch. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F 2200. Vehicle access gates or barriers shall be in accordance with the Orange City Fire Master Plan Guidelines. 503.6.1 Electric gate operator signage. [Added] Where electric gate operators are provided with an automatic opening device, signage shall be placed at ingress and egress side of gate. The sign shall consist of letters having a principal stroke of not less than ½ inch wide and not less than 4 inches high on contrasting, reflective background.
505.1 Address Identification. [Amended] New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The 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 not be less than 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of ½ inch for R-3 occupancies. For all other occupancies, the identification shall be a minimum of 8 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch, and shall be approved by the fire code official. Address numbers shall be illuminated during the hours of darkness. 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 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. 505.1.1 Building complexes. [Added] Approved diagrammatic representations shall be positioned at all entrances to building complexes. The diagrammatic representations shall show the overall site, location of the viewer, buildings and units and the addresses or unit designations within the complex, and shall be internally or externally illuminated as approved during the hours of darkness.
510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings. [Amended] Approved in-building emergency responder communications enhancement system (ERCES) for emergency responders shall be provided in all new buildings. In-building ERCES within the building shall be based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction, measured at the exterior of the building. The ERCES, where required, shall be of type determined by the fire code official and the frequency license holder(s)Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) Technology Division. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communications systems.

Notwithstanding the following exceptions, structures of non-combustible construction shall be provided with infrastructure, at construction, to accommodate potential of future requirement.

Exceptions:

1. Where it is determined by the fire code official that the communications coverage system is not needed.

2. In facilities where emergency responder communications coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the 447
12 normal operations of that facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency responder communications coverage system.

3. Elevators.

4. Structures that are three stories or less without subterranean storage or parking and that do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.

5. Wood-constructed residential structures four stories or less without subterranean storage or parking that are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking structure.

6. Structures that are three stories or less and do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story, including subterranean storage or parking, shall be provided with coverage only in the subterranean areas.

This document shall contain, but not be limited to, the various frequencies required, the location of radio sites, effective radiated power of radio sites, the maximum propagation delay in microseconds, the applications being used and other supporting technical information necessary for system design.
510.5.3 Minimum qualifications of personnel. [Amended] The minimum qualifications of the system designer and lead installation personnel shall include both of the following:be in accordance with the OCSD Technical Division Guideline.
510.5.4 Acceptance test procedure. [Amending only item 7] When an in-building emergency responder enhancement system is required, and upon completion of installation, the building owner shall have the radio system tested to verify that two-way coverage on each floor of the building is not less than 95 percent. The test procedure shall be conducted as follows, or by a method approved by the fire code official: …

7. As part of the installation, a spectrum analyzer or other suitable test equipment shall be utilized to ensure spurious oscillations are not being generated by the subject signal booster. This test shall be conducted at the time of installation and subsequent annual 448
13 inspections by the FCC licensed technician hired by the property owner and an OCSD Technology Division FCC-certified technician.
510.6.1 Testing and proof of compliance. [Amended]
The owner of the building or owner’s authorized agent shall have the emergency responder enhancement system inspected and tested annually or when structural changes occur including additions or remodels that could materially change the original field performance tests. Testing shall consist of the following:

1. In-building coverage test as described in Section 510.5.4.

2. Signal boosters shall be tested to ensure that the gain is the same as it was upon initial installation and acceptance.

3. Backup batteries and power supplies shall be tested under load of a period of one hour to verify that they will properly operate during an actual power outage. If within the 1-hour test period the battery exhibits symptoms of failure, the test shall be extended for additional 1- hour periods until the integrity of the battery can be determined.

4. All active components shall be checked to verify operation within the manufacturer’s specifications.

At the conclusion of the testing, a certification report, which shall verify compliance with Section 510.5.4, shall be submitted by the FCC licensed technician toOCSD Technology Division and the fire code official. Failure to submit to the fire code official shall constitute a violation and will be prosecuted in accordance with Section 113.

5. The hotel/motel or apartment owner shall maintain records of compliance for a period of three years from March 10 of each year.
903.2 Where required. [Amended] Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists and in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 and Sections 903.2.14 through 903.2.21, as applicable.

Exceptions:

1. Commercial buildings with areas reduced to less than that requiring fire sprinklers using 3-hour rated fire walls, or greater as determined by code for assembly specified occupancies, constructed in accordance with the California Building Code Chapter 7.

1. An area increase of 33% or more is made to a building, resulting in an area requiring installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in a new building. 450
15 Exception: Buildings housing Group R-3 occupancies shall be protected throughout by an automatic fire sprinkler system when the area of the building is modified, resulting in an area exceeding 5,000 square feet.

3. A significant modification is made to the building, or a modification impacting approximately 50% the structural system of the building as determined by the fire code official.A significant modification is considered 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.
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. [Added] The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. The capacity shall be calculated using the lowest water supply flow test conducted in accordance with National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) within the last 12 calendar months. 903.4.3 Alarms. [Amended] An approved audible and visual sprinkler waterflow alarm device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a waterflow switch is required by Section 903.4.1 to be electrically supervised, such sprinkler waterflow alarm devices shall be powered by a fire alarm control unit or, where provided, a fire alarm system. Where a fire alarm system is provided, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.

Exception: Automatic sprinklers systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings shall be provided with an audible waterflow alarm device, located on the exterior of the building in an approved location, and interconnected with smoke alarms for occupant evacuation notification. 903.4.4 Locking of control valves. [Added] All valves required to be electrically supervised by this section shall also be sealed or locked in the position of normal operation. 904.3.5 Monitoring. [Amended] Where a building fire alarm or monitoring system is installed, automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm or monitoring system in accordance with NFPA 72.
905.4.3 Height of outlet . [Added] The centerline of the 2.5-inch outlet shall be no less than 18 inches and no more than 24 inches above the finished floor. 905.7 Cabinets [Amended] Cabinets containing firefighting equipment, such as standpipes, fire hose, fire extinguishers or fire department valves, shall not be blocked from us or obstructed from 451
16 view. Class I standpipe outlet enclosures shall not be provided with doors, shall have minimum centerline clearance of 18 inches on all sides facing the standpipe, and minimum of 9-inch clearance between valve and back of opening.

Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Only those sections and subsections as adopted by the State Fire Marshal.

Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening. [Deleted]
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging. [Deleted] 2808.2 Storage site. [Amended] 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. 2808.3 Size of piles or stacks. [Amended] Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length. Stackable products shall not be stacked in excess of 20 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length.
2808.3.1 Increase in pile or stack size. [Amended] Piles or stackable products are permitted to be increased beyond the dimensions in Section 2808.3, provided that a written fire protection plan is approved by the fire code official. 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. The fire protection plan shall include, but is not limited to, the following:
[Adopt all subsections including the following amendments].

4. The potential for spontaneous heating shall be evaluated and provisions made to control the temperature of the piles. Methods for monitoring the internal temperature of the pile shall be provided. Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. 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.
2808.7 Pile fire protection. [Amended] 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 452
17 system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas. 2808.9 Material-handling equipment. [Amended] All material-handling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrestor.

Exceptions:

1. Small tents limited to 100 square feet that are accessory to the cooking operation of the cooking tent and are not occupied by the public.

2. Groups in compliance with Section 4104.5.1.
4104.5.1 Groups of cooking tents. [Amended] Cooking tents shall be permitted to be placed side by side where the following conditions are met:

1. The area of the cooking tents has a maximum area of 700 square feet.

2. Each grouping of tents shall have a fire break clearance of 10 20 feet.

3. The fire access aisle separating rows of cooking tents has a minimum width of 10 20 feet.
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. [Added] No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS), as defined in 40 CFR part 355.61, in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al.) in a residentially zoned or any residentially developed property.
5004.12 Noncombustible floor. [Amended] Except for surfacing, floors of storage areas shall be of noncombustible, liquid-tight construction.
5601.2.2 Sale and retail display or use. [Amended] Persons shall not construct a retail display nor offer for sale explosives, explosive materials or fireworks on highways, sidewalks, public property or in Group A or E occupancies. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) is permitted under Chapter 8.13 of the Orange Municipal Code. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.3G is prohibited.

Exceptions:
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18 1. Fireworks in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6, see Section 5608.

2. Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator 5601.2.2.1 Permits. [Added] A permit shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5.63. 5601.7 Seizure . [Amended] The fire code official shall have the authority to seize, take, and remove or cause to be removed or disposed of in an approved manner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive materials, or fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, possessed, or used in violation of this chapter.
5608.1 General. [Amended] Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical and group entertainment productions shall comply with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks, the Orange City Fire Department Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with the conditions of the permit as approved by the fire code official and this section. 5608.2 Firing. [Added] All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired. 5608.3 Permits. [Added] A permit shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.5. 5608.3.1 Application for Permit. [Added] The application for permit shall include a dimensioned or scaled 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 shall be identified based on 100 feet per inch of shell size. Details shall include, but not limited to, 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.
5701.1.1 On-Demand Mobile Fueling. [Added] On-demand mobile fueling of Class I, II, and III liquids into the fuel tanks of vehicles is prohibited.
5704.2.9.6.1 Location where above-ground tanks are prohibited. [Amended] Above-ground tanks shall be prohibited except for the following locations:

1. M-1 or M-2 zones as established by the Planning Division of the City of Orange Community Development Department, and as

2. As approved by the fire code official.
5704.2.11 Underground tanks. [Amended] Underground storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks shall comply with Section 5704.2 and Sections 5704.2.11.1 through 5704.2.11.4.2.1, the applicable Sections of Chapter 50, and California Health and Safety Code (H&SC) Ch. 6.7.
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19 Section 5707 On-Demand Mobile Fueling Operations. [Deleted] Section 5801.1 Scope. [Amended] The storage and use of flammable gases and flammable cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter, NFPA 2 and NFPA 55. Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 and cryogenic fluids shall also comply with Chapter 55.

Exceptions:

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

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

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

4. Pyrophoric gases in accordance with Chapter 64.

Section 5809 Mobile Gaseous Fueling of Hydrogen-Fueled Vehicles. [Deleted] 6004.2.2.7 Treatment Systems. [Deleted and Replaced] The exhaust ventilation from gas cabinets, exhausted enclosures and gas rooms, and local exhaust systems required in Sections 6004.2.2.4 and 6004.2.2.5 shall be directed to a treatment system. The treatment system shall be utilized to handle the accidental release of gas and to process exhaust ventilation. The treatment system shall be designed in accordance with Sections 6004.2.2.7.1 through 6004.2.2.7.5 and Chapter 5 of the California Mechanical Code.

Exceptions:

1.1 A listed or approved gas detection system with a sensing interval not exceeding 5 minutes.

1.2 A listed and approved automatic-closing fail-safe valve located immediately adjacent to cylinder valves. The fail-safe valve shall close when gas is detected at the permissible exposure limit (PEL) by a gas detection system monitoring the exhaust system at the point of discharge from the gas cabinet, exhausted enclosure, 455
20 ventilated enclosure or gas room. The gas detection system shall comply with Section 6004.2.2.10.

Chapter 80 Referenced Standards
NFPA 13, 2022 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.223.4.16

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 standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems

16.12.2 [Amended] The following systems shall not require a fire department connection:
(1) Buildings located in remote areas that are inaccessible for fire department support (2) Large-capacity deluge systems exceeding the pumping capacity for the fire department

19.1.1.1 [Added] When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Table 21.4.1.2.1 (c) Commodity Class IV, Nonencapsulated. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted. Where a subsequent 456
21 use or occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new use or occupancy.

NFPA 13D 2022 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes

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

NFPA 14, 2019 2024 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems

NFPA 24, 2019 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances

6.2.8.1 [Added] 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.

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

1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 feet from the building.

2. A wall post indicator valve.

3. An indicating valve in a pit, installed in accordance with Section 6.4.

4. A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 feet from the building.

6. Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior.

10.1.5 [Added] All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose, 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet.

The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings

10.4.3.1 [Amended]Private fire service mains supplying fire protection systems within the building shall be permitted to extend no more than 10 feet 24 inches, as measured from the outside of the building, under the building to the riser location.

Appendices D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M and N. [Deleted] SECTION III:

SECTION IIIIV:

SECTION IV:

References to Prior Code – Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to the chapters and sections of former adopted OrangeCity Fire Code and references relating to Wildland-Urban Interface shall be construed to apply to the 458
23 corresponding provisions within the 2019 2025 Orange City Fire Code and 2025 Orange City Wildland-Urban Interface Code . Ordinance x- 19 07-22 of the City of Orange and all other ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed.

SECTION VI:

SECTION VII:

ADOPTED this ____ day of ________________, 2025.

Daniel R. Slater, Mayor, City of Orange
ATTEST:

Pamela Coleman, City Clerk, City of Orange
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Nathalie Adourian, City Attorney, City of Orange
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