305.7 Disposal of Rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section
307.2.1.
14) Amend title of section 307, Open Burning, Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces, to read as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS,
FIRE RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
15) Add new subsection 307.6, Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or Similar Devices Used at Group R Occupancies, to read as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or Similar Devices Used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques grills and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.
16) Add new subsection 307.6.1, Gas-Fueled Devices, to read as follows:
307.6.1 Gas-Fueled Devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet.
Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.
17) Add new subsection 307.6.2, Devices Using Wood or Fuels Other Than Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum Gas, to read as follows:
307.6.2 Devices Using Wood or Fuels Other Than Natural Gas or Liquefied Petroleum Gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within
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a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.
The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305. 307. and 308.
Exceptions:
1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3' from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies.
2. Portable fireplaces and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies.
18) Add new subsection 307.6.2.1, Where Prohibited, to read as follows:
307.6.2.1 Where Prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone. Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.
Exceptions:
1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone
2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire. 19) Delete subsection 308.1.5, Open-Flame Devices in Wildfire Risk Areas. 20) Amend subsection 308.1.7, Sky Lanterns, to read as follows:
308.1.7 Sky Lanterns. A person shall not release, or cause to be released a sky lantern.
21) Delete subsection 311.5, Placards, in its entirety. 22) Delete section 318, Laundry Carts, in its entirety. 23) Add new section 324, Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction, to read as follows:
Section 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction
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324.1 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of PSFD Appendix S “Vegetation Management in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.”
24) Add new section 325, Clearance of Brush or Vegetation Growth from Roadways, to read as follows:
Section 325 Clearance of Brush or Vegetation Growth from Roadways 325.1 Clearance of Brush or Vegetation Growth from Roadways. The Fire Code Official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flowline 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.
25) Add new section 326, Unusual Circumstances, to read as follows:
Section 326 Unusual circumstances
326 Unusual Circumstances. The Fire Code Official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county approved list of wildlife, plants. Rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical. 26) Add new section 327 Use of Equipment, to read as follows:
Section 327 Use of Equipment
327.1 Use of Equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any
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hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.
27) Add new subsection 327.2, Use of Equipment and Devices Generating Heat, Sparks or Open Flames, to read as follows:
327.2 Equipment and Devices Generating Heat, Sparks or Open Flames. During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent to any forest or brush covered land, or non-irrigated grass covered land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:
1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire spread into the wildlands. If 30-foot clearing cannot be achieved, then an alternate method shall be approved by the Fire Code Official prior to work starting.
2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the Fire Code Official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the Fire Code Official.
4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediate in case of fire. 28) Add new subsection 327.3, Spark Arresters, to read as follows:
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327.3 Spark Arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 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. 29) Add new section 328 , Parade Floats, to read as follows:
Section 328 Parade Floats
328.1 Decorative Materials. Decorative materials on parade floats shall be non-combustible or flame retardant.
328.1.1 Combustible Clearance. A 12” minimum clearance of decorative materials shall be maintained around vehicle and/or generator exhaust pipe(s).
328.2 Fire Protection. Motorized parade floats and towing apparatus shall be provided with a minimum 2A 10B:C rated portable fire extinguisher readily accessible to the operator.
328.3 Portable Generators. Portable generators shall be secured from tipping and subject to approval by the Fire Code Official. 30) Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness. Adopt only the sections, subsections, and amendment listed below:
31) Adopt only the following sections and subsections in Chapter 4, Emergency planning and preparedness:
401-401.9
402
403.2
403.5-403.5.4
403.10.2.1.1
403.13.3
407
32) Amend subsection 407.5, Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement, to read as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the Fire Code Official, each application for a permit shall include a Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement, PSFD’s Chemical Classification Packet in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
33) Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
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34) Amend subsection 501.1, Scope, to read as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and, where required by the Fire Code Official, with PSFD Appendix S “Vegetation Management in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.”
35) Add new subsection 503.1.1.1, Gates, to read as follows:
503.1.1.1 Gates. When fences are installed that cause the distance from an approved fire department access road to exceed the maximum distance allowed in Section 503 herein, a gate shall be provided in the fence to maintain the required fire department access. The gate shall be a minimum four (4) feet in width.
36) Amend subsection 503.2.3, Surface, to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus (73,000 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight) and shall be surfaced so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
37) Amend subsection 503.2.4, Turning Radius, to read as follows:
503.2.4 Turning Radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be determined by the Fire Code Official. Fire access road turns and corners shall be designed with a minimum inner radius of 25 feet and an outer radius of 43 feet.
38) Amend subsection 503.2.5, Dead Ends, to read as follows:
503.2.5 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. The City of Palm Springs has two approved turn around provisions. One is a cul-de-sac with an outside turning radius of 43 feet from centerline. The other is a hammerhead turnaround meeting the Palm Springs Public Works and Engineering Department standard dated 8-3-16. 39) Add new subsection 503.2.9, Aerial Fire Access Roads, to read as follows:
503.2.9 Aerial Fire Access Roads. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with approved fire apparatus access roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial apparatus.
Overhead utility and power lines shall not be located within the aerial fire
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apparatus access roadway.
40) Add new subsection 503.2.10, Width, to read as follows:
503.2.10 Width. Fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of building more than 30 feet in height.
41) Add new subsection 503.2.11, Proximity to Building, to read as follows:
503.2.11 Proximity to Building. At least one of the required access routes for buildings or facility exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building.
42) Amend subsection 503.6, Security Gates, to read as follows:
503.6 Security Gates. Secured automated vehicle gates new and existing shall utilize a combination of a Tomar Strobeswitch™, or approved equal, and an approved Knox key electric switch when required by the Fire Code Official. Secured non-automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of ¼ inch) when required by the Fire Code Official.
Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped with a fire department approved dual-keyed Knox key electric switch. When activated, the arm or arms shall open to allow fire and law enforcement access.
Approved security gates shall be a minimum of 14 feet in unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in open position.
In the event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically transferred to a fail safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or any equipment. If a two-gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates.
If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, a fire department approved Knox electrical override switch shall be placed on each side of the gate in an approved location.
A final field inspection by the Fire Code Official or an authorized representative is required before electronically controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates shall remain in a locked-open position.
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43) Add new subsection 506.3, Height, to read as follows:
506.3 Height. The nominal height of Knox lock box installations shall be 5 feet above grade.
44) Adopt Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems, Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features and Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings in their entirety without amendments. 45) Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
46) Add new subsection 901.6.1.1, Approval Required, to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Approval Required. Prior to the removal of any fire protection system, approval shall be obtained from the Fire Code Official. 47) Amend subsection 903.2, Where Required, to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21 as amended by this code. For purposes of this code, subsections regarding building size and fire resistive construction shall not be considered for purposes of reducing the gross fire area of that building.
Exceptions: (1) Group U Occupancies of non-combustible
construction; and (2) Group S-2 carports – 100% open on all sides of non-combustible construction.
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any building, regardless of gross fire area, which is built beyond a five-minute fire department emergency response time as defined in Section 202.
Exceptions: (1) Group U Occupancies of non-combustible
construction; and (2) Group S-2 carports – 100% open on all sides of non-combustible construction.
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every Group A Occupancy per 903.2.1 including those that result from a change of use in an existing building or portion thereof.
Exception: Group A-2 occupancies.
48) Delete subsection 903.2.1.1, Group A-1.
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49) Amend subsection 903.2.1.2, Group A-2, to read as follows:
903.2.1.2, Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exist:
1. The fully enclosed area exceeds 3,000 square feet. For the purposes of this section, the term “fully enclosed area” means an area enclosed by fire walls, fire barriers, or walls extending from floor to ceiling but does not include patio areas included solely within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor next above.
2. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
3. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
4. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
5. The structure exceeds 5,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a Group A-2 occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than four-hour resistance rating without openings.
50) Delete subsection 903.2.1.3 Group A-3.
51) Delete subsection 903.2.1.4 Group A-4.
52) Delete subsection 903.2.1.5 Group A-5.
53) Amend item 1 of subsection 903.2.3, Group E, to read as follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,000 square feet in area.
54) Amend the exception to item 2 of subsection 903.2.3, Group E, to read as follows:
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any fire area or area below the level of exit discharge where every classroom throughout the building has at least one exterior exit door at ground level and the fire area does not exceed 3,000 square feet. 55) Amend items 1 and 3 of subsection 903.2.4, Group F-1, to read as follows:
1. Where a Group F-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
3. Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet.
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56) Amend items 1, 3, 4 and 5 of subsection 903.2.7, Group M, to read as follows:
1. Where a Group M fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
3. Where the combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet.
4. A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture and mattresses exceeds 3,000 square feet.
5. The structure exceeds 3,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a group M occupancy and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4-hour fire-resistance rating.
57) Amend items 1, 3 and 4 of subsection 903.2.9, Group S-1, to read as follows:
1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2).
58) Amend items 1, 2 and 4 of subsection 903.2.9.1, Repair Garages, to read as follows:
1. Buildings two or more stories in height, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet.
2. One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of lithium-ion or lithium metal powered vehicles where the fire area exceeds 500 square feet (46.4 m2).
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59) Amend subsection 903.2.10, Group S-2 Parking Garages, to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2 Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy, as classified in accordance with section 406.6 of the California Building Code, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; or
Exception: Group S-2 carports – 100% open on all sides of noncombustible construction.
2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups. 60) Amend subsection 903.2.10.1, Commercial Parking Garages, to read as follows:
903.2.10.1 Commercial Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 3,000 square feet.
61) Add new subsection 903.2.22, Group B, to read as follows. 903.2.22 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings containing a Group B occupancy that exceeds 3,000 square feet.
62) Add new subsection 903.2.23, Group F-2, to read as follows:
903.2.23 Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy that exceeds 3,000 square feet.
63) Amend subsection 903.3.10, Floor Control Valves, to read as follows:
903.3.10 Floor Control Valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves, check valves, water flow detection assemblies and main drains shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in buildings three or more stories in height unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official. Valve locations will be determined and approved by the Fire Code Official.
64) Add new subsection 903.6.1, Increased Square Footage, to read as follows:
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903.6.1 Increased Square Footage. Any existing building or structure undergoing construction or alteration which adds square footage exceeding the total floor area as prescribed in Section 903.2, shall require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Exceptions: (1) One and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes; and (2) additions to occupancies equating to fifty (50) percent or less of total floor area. Fire sprinkler requirements for these occupancies shall be determined based on California Fire Code Table B105.1 – Minimum Required Fire Flow for Buildings. 65) Amend subsection 907.2.13, High-Rise Buildings and Group I-2 Occupancies Having Occupied Flores Located More Than 75 Feet Above the Lowest Level of Fire Department Vehicle Access, to read as follows:
907.2.13 High-Rise Buildings and Group I-2 Occupancies Having Occupied Flores Located More Than 75 Feet Above the Lowest Level of Fire Department Vehicle Access. High-rise buildings and buildings having occupied floors located more than 60 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with 907.2.13.1 and emergency voice/alarm communication systems in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2. 66) Amend subsection 907.2.19, Deep Underground Buildings, to read as follows:
907.2.19 Deep Underground Buildings. All underground buildings shall be equipped throughout with a manual fire alarm system, including an emergency voice/alarm communication system installed in accordance with section 907.5.2.2.
67) Delete “Exception” to subsection 914.2.1, Automatic Sprinkler System. 68) Delete “Exception” to subsection 914.3.1 Automatic Sprinkler System. 69) Adopt Chapter 10 Means of Egress in its entirety without amendments. 70) Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings. Adopt only those sections and subsections listed below and with the following amendments:
71) Adopt only those sections and subsections as listed below and with the following amendments in Chapter 11, Construction requirements for existing buildings:
1103.7
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1103.7.3
1103.7.3.1
1103.7.8 - 1103.7.8.2
1103.7.9- 1103.7.9.10
1103.8 - 1103.8.5.3
1103.9.1
1107
1113
1114
1115
1116
72) Add new subsection 1103.11, Increased Hazard Class in Change of Use, to read as follows:
1103.11 Increased Hazard Class in Change of Use. An approved fire alarm system shall be installed in existing, non-sprinklered buildings when a change of use occurs resulting in a higher hazard classification. 73) Chapter 12 Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment added:
74) Add new subsection 1201.1.1, Other systems, to read as follows:
1201.1.1 Other Systems. Where required by the Fire Code Official, other systems and operations including but not limited to battery systems assembly, battery reconditioning and storage, research and development of battery storage systems, electric vehicle manufacturing and testing, and battery charging systems for cars and carts inside of buildings or structures, shall comply with this chapter.
Exception: When approved by the Fire Code Official, charging stations for electric vehicles located in open parking garages of Type I or II construction. 75) Adopt Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities, Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning, Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations, Chapter 23 Motor FuelDispensing Facilities and Repair Garages, Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes, Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening, Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging, Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities, Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings, Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens, Chapter 31 Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures, Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage, Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition, Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage, Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work, Chapter 36 Marinas, Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers, Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities, Chapter 40 Storage
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of Distilled Spirits and Wines, Chapter 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations, and Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations in their entirety without amendments. 76) Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendment listed below:
77) Amend subsection 2801.2, Permit, to read as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6 and 105.6.29.
78) Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials - General Provisions is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
79) Amend subsection 5001.5.2, Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), to read as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the Fire Code Official, an application for a permit shall include Palm Springs Fire Department’s Chemical Classification Packet which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises. The HMIS Chemical Classification Packet shall include the following information:
1. Product Name.
2. Component.
3. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number.
4. Location where stored or used.
5. Container size.
6. Hazard classification.
7. Amount in storage.
8. Amount in use-closed systems.
9. Amount in use-open systems.
80) Add subsection 5003.1.1.1.1, Extremely hazardous substances, to read as follows:
5003.1.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property.
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81) Adopt Chapter 51 Aerosols, Chapter 53 Compressed Gases, Chapter 54 Corrosive Materials, and Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids in their entirety without amendments.
82) Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
83) Add subsection 5608.2, Firing, to read as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired.
84) Add subsection 5608.3, Application for permit, to read as follows:
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 75 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to PSFD.
85) Add new section 5614, “Safe and Sane” and Dangerous Fireworks, to read as follows:
SECTION 5614 “SAFE AND SANE” AND DANGEROUS FIREWORKS
5614.1 Prohibition. The manufacture, sale, possession, storage, handling or use of “safe and sane” fireworks as currently defined in the California Health and Safety Code section 12529 or “dangerous fireworks” as currently defined in the California Health and Safety Code section 12505 or thereafter amended by state statute is prohibited in the City of Palm Springs. The provisions of this section do not apply to fireworks displays conducted in accordance with the provisions of any permit issued by the Palm Springs Fire Department.
5614.2 Seizure of Fireworks. Any authorized City of Palm Springs Fire Code Official, peace officer or other city official authorized to enforce the Palm Springs Municipal Code may seize, take, remove, or cause to be removed at the expense of the owner all prohibited fireworks and explosives. This will include all persons, firms or corporations, who manufacture, sell, possess, store, handle or use any prohibited fireworks or explosives as currently described in the California Fire Code sections 5601 and 5608.
86) Add new section 5615, Explosives, to read as follows:
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SECTION 5615 EXPLOSIVES
5615.1 Prohibition. The manufacture, sale, possession, storage, handling or use of non-permitted “explosives” as currently defined in Title 19 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 1550 or thereafter amended by state law is prohibited in the City of Palm Springs.
87) Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
88) Add item 4 to subsection 5704.2.11.1, Location, to read as follows:
4. The installation of underground combustible/flammable liquid tanks is hereby prohibited in all residential districts. The Fire Code Official may authorize installation of underground
combustible/flammable liquid tanks in agricultural, commercial and manufacturing districts.
89) Adopt Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids, Chapter 59 Flammable Solids, Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials, Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases, Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides, Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids, Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials, Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics, Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials, Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids, and Chapter 80 Referenced Standards in their entirety without amendments. 90) Appendix B is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
91) Amend subsection B101.1, Scope, of Appendix B, to read as follows:
B101.1 Scope. The procedures for determining fire-flow requirements for buildings or portions or buildings hereafter constructed shall be in accordance with this appendix. This appendix does not apply to structures other than buildings. Additions to buildings equating to 50% or less increase in square footage will not require fire flow analysis.
92) Add Appendix “P”, Palm Springs Fire Department Five Minute Response Time Map.
93) Add Appendix “Q”, City of Palm Springs Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map in LRA As Recommended by Cal Fire.
94) Add Appendix “S”, Vegetation Management in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
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Add Appendix “T”, Palm Springs Fire Department Development Requirements
SECTION 26. EXEMPTION FROM CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT. The City Council finds that the amendments to the Municipal Code, made pursuant to this Ordinance, are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) because they do not constitute a project within the meaning of CEQA Section 15378. The amendments herein have no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council further finds, under Title 14 of the California Code of Regulations, Section 15061(b)(3), that this Ordinance is nonetheless exempt from the requirements of CEQA in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. These amendments do not allow any new activities, but merely adopt updated language. The City Clerk shall be the custodian of record for the documentation supporting this action. Staff is hereby directed to file a Notice of Exemption with within five (5) days of the adoption of this Ordinance.
SECTION 27. EFFECTIVE DATE. The Mayor shall sign and the City Clerk shall certify to the passage and adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause the same, or the summary thereof, to be published and posted pursuant to the provisions of law and this Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after passage.
SECTION 28. NOTICE OF ADOPTION. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation printed and published within the City of Palm Springs.
SECTION 29. SEVERABILITY. If any section, subsection, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, such a decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. The City Council of the City of Palm Springs, hereby declares that it would have passed this ordinance and each section of subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof, irrespective of the clauses or phrases being declared invalid.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED THIS, ____ DAY OF __________, 2025.
NAOMI SOTO, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Ordinance No. ____
BRENDA PREE, CITY CLERK
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Ordinance No. ____
CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, BRENDA PREE, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. ____ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on __________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
BRENDA PREE, City Clerk
City of Palm Springs, California
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ATTACHMENT C
5-Minute Travel Time
Map
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ATTACHMENT D
Fire Hazard Severity
Zones
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ATTACHMENT E
Vegetation
Management in
Severity Zones
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PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Appendix “S”
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IN FIRE HAZARD
SEVERITY ZONES
PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
300 NORTH EL CIELO ROAD
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
COMMUNITY RISK REDUCTION CONTACT INFORMATION:
OFFICE: 760.323.8181
EMAIL: [email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.1 INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................3
1.2 PURPOSE ................................................................................................................3
1.3 PENALTY .................................................................................................................3
1.4 CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS/FUEL MODIFICATION ....................................3-5
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1.1 INTRODUCTION
Vegetation management has proven to be a major factor in reducing the chances of buildings igniting from wildfires and from wildland areas being ignited from burning buildings. When combined with special building construction features, the chances of ignition are further reduced.
Fire and Building Department agencies adopt local and state codes that require vegetation management and special construction features. The Vegetation Management Guideline increase requirements for brush clearance and fire safety in the Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ).
1.2 PURPOSE
This guideline establishes appropriate safety measures necessary to mitigate the occurrence of fires.
1.3 PENALTY
A first violation of this section shall be an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed $250. A second and all subsequent violations of this appendix shall be subject to prosecution as an infraction or prosecution as a misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $1,000, by imprisonment in the County Jail for a period not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. In addition, to the aforementioned penalties, any violator convicted under this appendix, which resulted in a fire, may be liable for any civil cost recovery associated with the fire, as permitted by law.
1.4 CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS
Owners of property located in Fire Hazard Severity Zones (FHSZ) shall maintain their property in accordance with the 2022 California Fire Code and Palm Springs Fire Department Vegetation Management Guideline. Year-round compliance shall be maintained as described below on all native brush, weeds, grass, trees, and hazardous vegetation within 100 feet of any structure/buildings, whether those structures are on the owner’s property or adjoining properties, and within 10 feet of any combustible fence or roadway/driveway used for vehicular travel.
1. Areas within 100 feet of structures and/or 10 feet of roadside surfaces or combustible fence: Grass shall be cut to three inches in height. Native brush shall be reduced in quantity to three inches in height. This does not apply to individual native shrubs spaced a minimum of 18 feet apart, provided such shrubs are trimmed up from the ground to 1/3 of their height with all dead material being removed (see diagram below).
2. For trees taller than 18 feet, trim lower branches so no foliage is within six feet of the ground and remove all dead material. For trees and shrubs less than 18 feet, remove lower branches to 1/3 of their height, and remove all dead material (see diagram below).
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3. Trees shall be trimmed up so the foliage is no closer than 10 feet from the outlet of a chimney (see diagram below).
4. All roof surfaces shall be maintained free of substantial accumulation of leaves, needles, twigs and any other combustible matter. Maintain five feet of vertical clearance between roof surfaces and portions of overhanging trees (see diagram below).
5. All cut vegetation and debris shall be removed in a legal manner. Cut vegetation may be machine processed (i.e., chipped) and spread back onto the property at a depth not to exceed three inches within 30 feet of structures and six inches beyond 30 feet of structures. In addition, spread material shall not be placed within 10 feet of any usable roadside.
6. Use of metal cutting blades for grass or brush clearance shall be limited to those which are non-ferrous/non-sparking.
7. Brush clearance cannot be done on red flag days, when fire weather conditions are at their peak.
8. Individuals engaged in brush clearance operations shall not engage in any other activities during their actual clearance of grass or brush.
9. An approved 2-A two (2) gallon water fire extinguisher, or a pressurized garden hose with attached nozzle shall be within 10 feet of any grass or brush clearance operation, to quickly extinguish a small fire before it burns out of control.
10. Where a gasoline container is present at the site of the grass or brush clearance operation, a minimum 4A 60BC dry chemical fire extinguisher shall be within 10 feet of the brush clearance operation.
11. A cell phone capable of dialing 9-1-1 shall be charged and readily accessible to the grass or brush clearance operation.
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The above general requirements also apply to landscape vegetation.
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT IS A YEAR-ROUND
RESPONSIBILITY
Clear Early, Clear Often.
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ATTACHMENT F
PSFD Development
Requirements
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PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
Appendix “T”
PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
DEVELOPMENT REQUIREMENTS
PALM SPRINGS FIRE DEPARTMENT
300 NORTH EL CIELO ROAD
PALM SPRINGS, CA 92262
Community Risk Reduction Division
OFFICE: 760.323.8181
EMAIL: [email protected]
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SCOPE ..............................................................................................................................3
1.0 WATER AGENCY / DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS...................................................3
2.0 PLANS AND PERMITS ............................................................................................4
3.0 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS............................................................................5
4.0 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - NFPA 13................................................................8
5.0 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - NFPA 13R ...........................................................12
6.0 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS - NFPA 13D ..........................................................14
7.0 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS .................................................................................16
8.0 EMERGENCY ACCESS AND GATES..................................................................19
9.0 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS .................................................................20
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SCOPE
These requirements have been developed to assist development applicants, architects and contractors in determining the minimum requirements for fire protection systems, emergency access/gates, fire apparatus access roads and solar photovoltaic systems. It will provide the minimum design, installation, testing, and inspection procedures in the City of Palm Springs based on the following:
• Palm Springs Municipal Code, Chapter 8.04 of Title 8
• California Fire Code 2025 Edition – CCR Title 24, Part 9, adopted as hereinafter modified including Appendix B, P, Q, and S
• California Code of Regulations (CCR) – Title 19
• California Building Code 2025 Edition – CCR Title 24, Part 2 • California Residential Code 2025 Edition – CCR Title 24, Part 2.5 • National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards – As adopted by the Office of State Fire Marshal
The authority having jurisdiction in determining compliance with the above codes and standards shall be the Palm Springs Fire Department.
WATER AGENCY / DISTRICT CONTACTS SERVICING PALM SPRINGS
1.0 WATER AGENCY / DISTRICT REQUIREMENTS
1.1 Contractors or developers will contact the Water Agency / District and request the following information to facilitate designing private fire service mains and fire sprinkler systems:
• Water service size, material type and schedule.
• Length of service, fittings and valves installed.
• Water meter manufacturer, model and size (if fire service is metered). • Backflow manufacturer, model, size and arrangement.
1.2 The Water Agency / District will provide flow information for water mains or fire hydrants:
Service Area Service Area
Palm Springs South of Interstate 10 Palm Springs North of Interstate 10 Desert Water Agency Mission Springs Water District
1200 S. Gene Autry Trail 66575 2nd Street
Palm Springs, CA 92264 Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 323-4971
www.dwa.org
(760) 329-6448
www.mswd.org
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• Static pressures.
• Dynamic/residual pressures.
• Gallons per minute.
• Water main size and configuration.
• Fire Hydrant Identification Numbers used in testing and street address or location description. Indicate Fire Hydrant Identification Number where pressure readings were taken.
• Fire hydrant flow-test data is good for a period of one (1) year.
2.0 PLANS AND PERMITS
2.1 When there are significant changes in occupancy, water supply, storage heights, type and quantity of storage, storage configurations, tenant improvements or any other changes which may affect the fire sprinkler system design, the owner, tenant or contractor shall submit plans and secure permits.
2.2 Complete plans for private fire service mains or fire sprinkler systems should be submitted for approval well in advance of installation. Underground Fire System Mains shall be a separate plan submittal and permit.
2.3 Plans shall be submitted to:
https://www.palmspringsca.gov/government/departments/fire-department/fire-planreview-inspection
2.4 Provide a complete set of listings and manufacturer’s technical data sheets for all system components with plan submittals. All system materials shall be UL listed, or FM approved for fire protection service and approved by Community Risk Reduction prior to installation.
2.5 Plans shall include all necessary engineering features, including all hydraulic reference nodes, pipe lengths and pipe diameters as required by the appropriate codes and standards. Plans and support data (calculations and manufacturer's technical data sheets), including fire flow data, shall be submitted with each plan submittal. Complete and accurate legends for all symbols and abbreviations shall be provided on the plans.
“As Built Drawings and Calculations” will be accepted when there are minor deviations from approved drawings and calculations. Significant changes will require a resubmittal of plans.
The Community Risk Reduction will make the final determination of fire flow requirements, number of fire hydrants and hydrant spacing.
3.0 PRIVATE FIRE SERVICE MAINS
3.1 NFPA 24 shall establish the minimum requirements for the installation of private fire service mains and their appurtenances supplying automatic sprinkler systems, open sprinkler systems, water spray fixed systems, foam systems, private hydrants, monitor nozzles or standpipe systems with reference to water supplies, private hydrants and hose cabinets.
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3.2 Private fire service mains shall be not less than eight (8) inches in diameter when serving private fire hydrants and fire sprinkler systems.
3.3 Piping with a minimum rating of class 200 installed to NFPA 24 standards is required for all private fire service mains.
3.4 All thrust blocks on private fire service mains, private fire hydrant lines and fire sprinkler laterals shall be calculated as required by NFPA 24 or use Water Agency / District drawings. Calculations shall be submitted, and the resulting dimensions of thrust blocks shall be shown on the plans. Restrained Joint Systems are allowed in lieu of thrust blocks. Minimum design working pressure shall be 200 psi. Special design considerations may be required on lines with high static pressures or lines in which fire pumps are installed.
3.5 Private fire service mains, when supplying three (3) or more fire hydrants, shall be designed with a looped water supply.
3.6 In order to isolate the fire sprinkler underground lateral from any private fire hydrant system, a non-indicating listed underground gate valve with an approved roadway box shall be required.
3.7 On site fire hydrants and fire department connections, located less than three (3) feet behind the face of a curb or when no curb is provided, shall be protected by guard posts set in concrete to the following specifications:
• Constructed of steel not less than four (4) inches in diameter and concrete filled.
• Spaced not more than four (4) feet between posts on center. • Set not less than three (3) feet deep in a concrete footing of not less than a fifteen (15) inch diameter.
• Set with the top of the posts not less than three (3) feet above ground. Located not less than three (3) feet from the fire hydrants, post indicator valves and fire department connections.
• All guard posts shall be painted yellow (Rust-Oleum Safety Yellow #2149 or equivalent).
3.8 The installing contractor shall provide a signed and completed "Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping" form as required by NFPA 24 (2025).
Double Check Detector Assemblies (Private)
3.9 All Double Check Detector Assemblies (DCDA) shall be UL listed / FM approved for fire protection service in compliance with NFPA 24.
3.10 All DCDA shall be installed with two (2) tamper switches and electrically monitored at a UL listed central station service, when there are:
• Twenty or more fire sprinkler heads.
• Fire sprinkler supervision and alarm, fire alarm or security systems are installed.
3.11 All DCDA shall be provided with a chain and frangible security lock. A key shall be kept in the spare sprinkler head box and Knox box.
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3.12 Reduced pressure zone assemblies or reduced pressure detector assemblies shall not be installed in private fire service mains and fire sprinkler systems.
Fire Department Connections (FDC)
3.13 FDC shall be installed at apparatus access roads in locations approved by the Fire Prevention Bureau. Check with the Fire Prevention Bureau prior to plan submittal.
The FDC shall extend between thirty (30) inches and thirty-six (36) inches above finished grade.
3.14 FDC shall be visible (facing the apparatus access road), accessible and installed in approved locations downstream of all DCDA. FDC shall be located within thirty (30) feet of a public fire hydrant. Exceptions may be made by the fire code official.
3.15 FDC shall be equipped with Knox locking protective plugs. Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau at (760) 323-8186 for a Knox Authorization Order Form.
3.16 The curb adjacent to the FDC shall be painted red for a total of fifteen (15) feet (7 1/2 feet on each side of the FDC).
3.17 When the total sprinkler system demand, including hose allowance, is less than 1,000 GPM, the FDC riser shall be four (4) inches in nominal diameter and shall have a standard 2-way threaded 2 1/2 inch connection.
3.18 When the total sprinkler system demand, including hose allowance, is 1,000 GPM to 1,199 GPM, the FDC riser shall be six (6) inches in nominal diameter and shall have a standard 3-way threaded 2 1/2 inch connection.
3.19 When the total sprinkler system demand, including hose allowance, is greater than 1,200 GPM, the FDC riser shall be six (6) inches in nominal diameter and shall have a standard 4-way threaded 2 1/2 inch connection.
3.20 In a building complex where two (2) or more buildings are served, the identification of which building is served by separate FDC; the Fire Prevention Bureau will require signs of substantial construction to be posted at each FDC identifying the respective buildings served. The minimum letter size shall be one (1) inch on a contrasting background.
3.21 FDC shall be painted red (Rust-Oleum Safety Red # 2163 or equivalent).
3.22 FDC piping shall be ductile iron from the private fire service main to the FDC check valve. The pipe from the FDC check valve to the FDC shall be galvanized steel pipe.
NFPA 13R FDC piping shall be copper from the private fire service main.
Fire Hydrants (Private)
3.23 Commercial fire hydrants with three (3) outlets (one-4 inch and two-2 1/2 inch) are required when fire flow demand is 1,500 GPM or greater. Residential fire hydrants with two (2) outlets (one-4 inch and one-2 1/2 inch) are required when the fire flow demand is less than 1500 GPM. Existing residential fire hydrants that are located within 250 feet of a residential property line do not need to be upgraded to commercial fire hydrants if the hydrant can provide the required fire flow.
3.24 Private hydrants shall be oriented with the four (4) inch discharge facing the street or fire apparatus access road.
3.25 The curb adjacent to the fire hydrant shall be painted red for a total of fifteen (15) feet (7 1/2 feet on each side of the hydrant).
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3.26 Private fire hydrants shall be painted red (Rust-Oleum Safety Red #2163 or equivalent).
3.27 Blue reflective markers shall be installed to identify location of fire hydrants. These markers shall be visible from both directions of vehicle travel.
3.28 Hydraulic calculations shall be provided for all private fire hydrant systems.
Calculations shall be calculated back to the point of the flow test. The fire hydrant system shall meet the fire flow requirements as required by the California Fire Code (2022 Edition).
3.29 When the private fire service main serves both fire sprinkler system(s) and private fire hydrant(s), the hydraulic calculation shall include the fire hydrant flow rate with associated private fire hydrant(s) and fire sprinkler flow rate for a minimum design of 20 psi residual pressure for the fire hydrant(s).
Water Plans and Water Main Installation (Private)
3.30 Provide the following notes on private fire service water main plans:
FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES:
1. The installation of the private fire service mains shall comply with:
• NFPA 24
• California Building Code (2025 Edition)
• California Fire Code (2025 Edition)
• Palm Springs Fire Department Development Requirements, Appendix “T”
2. No combustibles shall be delivered to building job site prior to the water mains and fire hydrants being operational.
3. The following inspections are required:
• Thrust block pre-pour, trench, and backfill inspection. • Underground hydrostatic test - 200 psi for 2 hours.
• Underground flush.
• Underground final. A completed and signed "Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping" form as required per NFPA 24 (2025 Edition).
TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS, CALL THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU AT (760) 323- 8181 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED INSPECTION DATE AND TIME.
4. All Double Check Detector Assemblies (DCDA) shall be installed with two (2) tamper switches and electrically monitored at a UL listed central station service, when there are:
• 20 or more fire sprinkler heads.
• Fire alarms or security systems installed.
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5. Ductile iron underground piping shall be installed beginning five (5) feet from a building and continue into the building.
6. No joints shall be installed under the building.
7. The civil engineer who designed the water system hereby certifies that this water system is in accordance with the requirements as prescribed by the Fire Prevention Bureau, the California Fire Code (2025 Edition) and NFPA 24 (2025 Edition).
8. Breakaway spools or breakaway bolts are required.
4.0 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS – NFPA 13
Controls
4.1 All control valves shall be UL listed indicating valves.
4.2 All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit and monitored at a UL listed central station service.
4.3 An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (horn/strobe with weather-proof back box) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. A second horn/strobe shall be installed in the interior of the building in a normally occupied location. Power shall be provided from a listed fire alarm control unit.
4.4 A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be required for the listed fire alarm control unit.
Fire Sprinkler Risers (NFPA 13)
4.5 When more than one (1) fire sprinkler riser is served by a single private fire service main lateral, a separate system riser with a UL listed indicating control valve, riser check valve, water flow indicator and main drain is required for each fire sprinkler riser.
4.6 In multi-story buildings, each floor shall have a sectional riser with a UL listed indicating control valve, riser check valve, water flow indicator and main drain.
4.7 In order to provide access to the riser for future maintenance and repair, all fire sprinkler system riser locations shall provide a minimum eighteen (18) inch clearance to each side and to the front of the riser. If a riser is to be concealed by means of a wall or closet, access to the riser shall be provided by means of a door with minimum dimensions of two (2) feet and six (6) inches by six (6) feet and eight (8) inches.
Piping and Hangers (NFPA 13)
4.8 Threaded steel pipe shall have a minimum wall thickness of Schedule 30 for branch lines less than 2 1/2 inches and Schedule 40 for all other piping.
4.9 Rolled groove and welded steel pipe shall have a minimum wall thickness of Schedule
10. 4.10 The discharge area for the main drain and inspector's test valve shall be protected with a concrete splash pad to prevent damage to landscaping during periodic testing.
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4.11 Trapeze hangers shall be installed according to NFPA 13. The acceptable trapeze methods as outlined in NFPA 13 shall be Schedule 10, Schedule 40 or angles. No other methods will be accepted unless a structural engineer or the architect of record provides to the Fire Prevention Bureau calculations and diagrams wet stamped and signed for each application.
4.12 Where a beam or joist thickness will not accommodate a fastener of a required length, a through bolt with the required diameter of the bolt and washer will be acceptable.
All-thread rod is not acceptable for the required bolt.
4.13 Lag bolts and screws are not acceptable for seismic bracing.
4.14 Seismic sway bracing shall use Schedule 40 pipe as a minimum.
Design (NFPA 13)
4.15 For commercial and industrial “Shell Buildings”, with the potential for high-pile storage and/or wherein no specific end use is identified at the time of plan check, the sprinkler system shall provide a minimum density of .45 GPM/square foot for a 2,000 square foot design area and 286°F sprinkler heads shall be used in these buildings. Roof coverage over mezzanine areas shall also be built to this standard. Any deviation from this requirement will require the Fire Prevention Bureau approval.
4.16 It is incumbent upon the sprinkler system designer to advise the building owner that the above density and design area are minimums for shell buildings; and that increases in sprinkler protection may be required based on future occupancy hazard classification, storage commodity classification, and storage configuration according to NFPA 13 and the California Fire Code (2025 Edition).
4.17 When a shell building is built without a hard lid or T-bar ceiling, the upright fire sprinklers shall be designed to the unfinished ceiling height and the density and design area for the required floor area.
4.18 Fire sprinkler design shall be limited to 90% of the available water supply.
4.19 Non-combustible construction shall be as defined by the California Building Code (2025 Edition). Wood frame construction shall be considered combustible construction regardless of materials used for surface covering.
4.20 Sprinklers with a temperature rating of not less than an intermediate temperature rating are required in all main electrical panel and meter rooms. No combustible materials shall be stored in these rooms.
4.21 Light fixtures, soffits and other potential obstructions shall not interfere with the spray patterns of sprinkler heads. The sprinkler contractor shall ensure that the type and location of potential obstructions are considered in the design and installation of the system. The sprinkler contractor is responsible for coordinating and resolving conflicts in coverage patterns.
4.22 Fire sprinklers shall not be installed directly below automatic smoke and heat vents.
4.23 Inspector Test Valve access panels and doors to fire sprinkler riser rooms shall have signs with appropriate descriptions.
4.24 All electrical rooms, upright sprinklers at the roof or in the attic space, non-conditioned rooms or exterior sprinkler heads shall be 200°F – 212°F heads.
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4.25 If the attic space is less than thirty-six (36) inches in height and of combustible construction, all upright fire sprinkler heads shall be in accordance with NFPA 13, Section 9.3.2
Plans (NFPA 13)
4.26 Complete detailed work sheets and computer hydraulic calculations as required by NFPA 13 shall be included with all submittals for hydraulically designed sprinkler systems. Calculations shall extend to the point at which the water supply data was determined.
4.27 Water supply curves and system demand curves, including underground friction loss, hose allowance, and applicable in-rack sprinkler demand, shall be computer generated graphs. Sprinkler system design, including hose demand, shall be limited to 90% of the available water supply. Water supply data may be obtained from the Fire Prevention Bureau by calling (760) 323-8181.
4.28 If installed piping is six (6) inches or larger, structural load calculations will be required for the structural elements/systems supporting the load.
4.29 Provide separate drawings for the piping plan and reflective ceiling plan.
4.30 Provide a fire sprinkler legend including sprinkler symbol, manufacturer, Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN), model, style, K-factor, degree, finish, escutcheon and quantity.
4.31 Provide the occupancy type of each room, ceiling heights and ceiling slopes with direction, slope pitch and ceiling height at the beginning of the slope as applicable.
4.32 Provide soffit and ceiling pocket details including widths, depths and heights.
4.33 Provide Seismic Bracing Calculations on the drawings per NFPA 13 using Cp of 0.74 and l/r ratio of 200. Separate Seismic Bracing Calculations shall be provided for lateral and longitudinal braces and each pipe size. Show details of the seismic bracing and branch line restraints on the drawings. Piping individually supported by rods less than six (6) inches long measured between the top of the pipe and the point of attachment to the building structure shall not be used in lieu of seismic lateral bracing.
4.34 Hydraulic Plate information shall be included on the drawings.
4.35 Provide calculations of the number of sprinklers to calculate and the number of sprinklers on a branch line and list assumed remote area square feet.
4.36 Mark on the drawings the most hydraulically demanding remote area; and zone of influence for lateral and longitudinal seismic bracing.
4.37 Pipe Schedule Design shall not be used in existing systems, extension of existing systems or new systems.
4.38 Provide the following notes on fire sprinkler plans:
FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES (NFPA 13):
1. The installation of the sprinkler system or modifications to existing sprinkler systems shall comply with:
• NFPA 13
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• California Building Code (2025 Edition)
• California Fire Code (2025 Edition)
• The City of Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 8, Sections 8.04.500 and
8.04.510
• Palm Springs Fire Department Development Requirements, Appendix “T”
2. The Community Risk Reduction Division will require the following inspections and tests as a minimum:
• Overhead installation and hydrostatic test – 200 psi for 2-hours. • Fire sprinkler system final inspection. A completed and signed "Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" form as required per NFPA 13.
TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS, CALL THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU AT (760) 323-8181 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED INSPECTION DATE AND TIME.
3. A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be required for the listed fire alarm control unit.
4. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit and monitored at a UL listed central station service.
5. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (horn/strobe with weather-proof back box) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location.
Power shall be provided from a listed fire alarm control unit.
6. The fire sprinkler branch lines shall be restrained against excessive vertical and lateral movement by use of a wrap-around U-hook or by other approved means per NFPA 13.
5.0 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS – NFPA 13R
Design (NFPA 13R)
5.1 The sprinkler contractor shall calculate the friction loss for all pipes, meters, valves, fittings and other appurtenances when designing the hydraulic calculations for the NFPA 13R fire sprinkler system.
5.2 Fire sprinkler design shall be limited to 90% of the available water supply.
5.3 Fire sprinkler systems shall require a single 2 1/2 inch FDC when the building exceeds 2,000 square feet or is more than one-story.
5.4 An inspector’s test valve must be provided from a remote portion of the system.
Orifice size shall be the smallest orifice of any sprinkler in the system. This valve shall be a full port ball valve with signed access panel and a copper stub outside the wall.
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5.5 Access panels for fire sprinkler risers, inspector test valves and doors for fire sprinkler riser rooms, all shall have signs with appropriate descriptions.
5.6 Fire sprinkler protection is required in any size bathroom when a walk-in closet must exit through a bathroom.
5.7 Garages, attics and outside mechanical and/or electrical rooms shall use commercial quick response fire sprinkler heads with a 200°F – 212°F temperature rating. Garage fire sprinkler spacing shall be 130 square feet. Garage fire sprinklers shall be designed for a flow rate of 13 GPM with a 4.2 K-factor head and 14.8 GPM for a 5.6 K-factor head.
5.8 Fire sprinkler protection is required for carports, garages and similar structures, regardless of construction, unless physically separated by a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from dwellings or other structures.
5.9 Minimum piping size shall be one (1) inch nominal.
5.10 Light fixtures, soffits and other potential obstructions shall not interfere with the spray patterns of sprinkler heads. The sprinkler contractor shall ensure that the type and location of potential obstructions are considered in the design and installation of the system. The sprinkler contractor is responsible for coordinating and resolving conflicts in coverage patterns.
5.11 All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit and monitored at a UL listed central station service.
5.12 An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (horn/strobe with weather-proof back box) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location.
5.13 A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be required for the listed fire alarm control unit.
5.14 Additional exterior horn/strobes may be required when there are more than four (4) dwelling units per building.
5.15 Contractor shall provide a spare head box with sprinkler wrench and three (3) spare sprinkler heads of each type, unless there are less than three (3) heads of that type.
Plans (NFPA 13R)
5.16 Piping shall be detailed on drawing from public water main to riser including pipe sizes, pipe types, pipe lengths, all fittings, all valves, water meter manufacturer and model, back flow device manufacturer, model and size and elevations of house finished floor relative to fire hydrant outlet where pressures were taken.
5.17 Provide a riser detail on the drawing, including a flow control valve with a tamper switch.
5.18 Provide an inspector test detail on drawing.
5.19 Provide a table on the drawings for piping support spacing and one (1) and two (2) point sprinkler head vertical restraint spacing.
5.20 Provide a fire sprinkler legend including sprinkler symbol, manufacturer, Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN), model, style, K-factor, degree, finish, escutcheon and quantity.
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5.21 Provide occupancy type of each room, ceiling heights and ceiling slopes with direction, slope pitch and ceiling height at the beginning of the slope as applicable.
5.22 Provide soffit and ceiling pocket details including widths, depths and heights.
5.23 Provide beam details including widths, heights and spacing.
5.24 Provide location of required horn/strobes.
5.25 Provide the following notes on fire sprinkler plans:
FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES (NFPA 13R):
1. The installation of the sprinkler system or modifications to existing sprinkler systems shall comply with:
• NFPA 13R
• California Building Code (2025Edition)
• California Fire Code (2025 Edition)
• The City of Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 8, Sections 8.04.500 and
8.04.510
• Palm Springs Fire Department Development Requirements, Appendix “T”
2. The Fire Prevention Bureau will require the following inspections and tests as a minimum:
• Overhead installation and hydrostatic test – 200 psi for 2-hours. • Fire sprinkler system final inspection. A completed and signed "Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping" form as required per NFPA 13R.
TO SCHEDULE INSPECTIONS, CALL THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU AT (760) 323-8181 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRIOR TO THE REQUESTED INSPECTION DATE AND TIME.
3. A dedicated electrical circuit with a circuit breaker lock shall be required for the listed fire alarm control unit.
4. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit and monitored at a UL listed central station service.
5. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (horn/strobe with weather-proof back box) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location.
6. Contractor shall supply owner with a copy of the 2013 California Edition of NFPA 25 “Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems.”
6.0 FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS – NFPA 13D
Design (NFPA 13D)
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6.1 A full port ball valve shall be installed at one- and two-family dwelling units as a shutoff valve for both domestic and fire sprinkler water supply. A shut-off valve shall be installed for the domestic water supply after the fire sprinkler system take-off.
6.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have a separate control valve installed.
6.3 Fire sprinkler system design shall be limited to 90% of the available water supply.
Fire sprinkler systems shall be combined domestic and fire sprinkler service to the dwelling. Hydraulic calculations shall include 5 GPM domestic water demand at the domestic water take-off.
6.4 Access panels for fire sprinkler risers shall have a sign with an appropriate description.
6.5 Fire sprinkler protection is required in any size bathroom when a walk-in closet must exit through a bathroom.
6.6 Garages, attics and outside mechanical rooms shall use fire sprinkler heads with a 200°F – 212°F temperature rating.
6.7 A single pilot head shall be installed in attic areas over the forced air unit(s).
6.8 All listed equipment and materials shall be installed in accordance with the terms of their listings and the manufacturer's instructions.
6.9 Fire sprinkler protection is required for garages and similar structures, regardless of construction, unless physically separated by a minimum of fifteen (15) feet from dwellings or other structures.
6.10 Piping systems shall be tested in accordance with the California Plumbing Code for multipurpose piping and NFPA 13D and manufacturer’s listing and recommendations for fire sprinkler piping.
6.11 Light fixtures, soffits and other potential obstructions shall not interfere with the spray patterns of sprinkler heads. The sprinkler contractor shall ensure that the type and location of potential obstructions are considered in the design and installation of the system. The sprinkler contractor is responsible for coordinating and resolving conflicts in coverage patterns.
6.12 Water Flow Switch and Alarm. A water flow switch shall be installed with every residential fire sprinkler system. The system shall include:
1. An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (horn/strobe with weather-proof back box or equal) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. The horn/strobe shall be outdoor rated.
2. Residential smoke alarms (relay/power supply module connected to multistation/interconnected smoke alarms and fire sprinkler flow switch) shall be interconnected so that operation of any smoke alarm or fire sprinkler flow switch causes all smoke alarms within the dwelling to sound and activate the exterior horn/strobe. The wiring of this system shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
6.13 Contractor shall provide a spare head box with sprinkler wrench and two (2) spare sprinkler heads of each type, unless there are less than two (2) heads of that type.
6.14 Prescriptive pipe size method shall not be used to design fire sprinkler systems.
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6.15 Hydraulic calculation procedures in accordance with NFPA 13 shall be used for all types of sprinkler systems.
6.16 Network fire sprinkler systems are prohibited.
Plans (NFPA 13D)
6.17 Piping shall be detailed on drawing from public water main to riser including pipe sizes, pipe types, pipe lengths, all fittings, all valves, water meter manufacturer and model, back flow device manufacturer, model and size and elevations of house finished floor relative to fire hydrant outlet where pressures were taken.
6.18 Provide a riser detail on the drawing.
6.19 Provide a table on the drawings for piping support spacing and one (1) and two (2) point sprinkler head vertical restraint spacing.
6.20 Provide a fire sprinkler legend including sprinkler symbol, manufacturer, Sprinkler Identification Number (SIN), model, style, K-factor, degree, finish, escutcheon and quantity.
6.21 Provide occupancy of each room, ceiling heights and ceiling slopes with direction, slope pitch and ceiling height at the beginning of the slope as applicable.
6.22 Provide soffit and ceiling pocket details including widths, depths and heights.
6.23 Provide beam details including widths, heights and spacing.
6.24 Design a looped fire sprinkler piping system where possible.
6.25 Provide the following notes on fire sprinkler plans:
FIRE DEPARTMENT NOTES (NFPA 13D):
1. The installation of the sprinkler system or modifications to existing sprinkler systems shall comply with:
• NFPA 13D
• California Residential Code (2025 Edition)
• California Fire Code (2025 Edition)
• The City of Palm Springs Municipal Code Chapter 8, Sections 8.04.500 and
8.04.510
• Palm Springs Fire Department Development Requirements, Appendix “T”
2. Water Flow Switch and Alarm. A water flow switch shall be installed in every dwelling unit fire sprinkler system. The system shall include:
• An approved audible sprinkler flow alarm (horn/strobe with weather-proof back box or equal) shall be provided on the exterior of the building in an approved location. The horn/strobe shall be outdoor rated. • Residential smoke alarms (relay/power supply module connected to multistation/interconnected smoke alarms and fire sprinkler flow switch) shall be interconnected so that operation of any smoke alarm or fire sprinkler flow switch causes all smoke alarms within the dwelling to sound and activate
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the exterior horn/strobe. The wiring of this system shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
7.0 INSPECTIONS AND TESTS
7.1 The system must pass all the fire protection systems inspections prior to a certificate of occupancy.
7.2 The Inspection, Testing and Maintenance of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems shall comply with California Code of Regulations (CCR) Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 5, and NFPA 25 (2013 CA Edition).
7.3 Inspection, Flushing, and Hydrostatic Testing of Underground Fire Service Mains.
Note: It is the contractor’s responsibility to notify the AHJ of inspection, performance of tests, and completion of Material and Test certificates (10.10.1).
1. All pipe and fittings shall remain exposed for visual inspection.
2. Flush line until water runs clear and line is free of debris in accordance with NFPA 24 (10.10.2.1).
3. Use chart below (Figure 1.0) to determine appropriate number and size of hose lines for reach desired water flow for proper flushing. Example: a 6” underground fire line requires a flow of 880 GPM for proper flushing. To achieve a proper flow, two (2) – 2 1/2” hoses would need to be attached to the manifold. Alternately a single 4” hose could be attached to the manifold to achieve the same flow.
Suggested Number of Lines to Reach Required Flow - Figure 1.0 Pipe Size Required Flow Rate 2 1/2" 4" 6" 8"
4" 390 GPM 1 - - -
6" 880 GPM 2 1 - -
8" 1,560 GPM 4 2 1 -
10" 2,440 GPM 6 3 1 -
12" 3,520 GPM 8 4 2 1
4. SAFETY IS THE CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY. If unsafe conditions are observed, Fire Prevention staff will require that corrective measures are taken. If corrective measures are not sufficient, Fire Prevention staff will end the inspection.
5. All pipes and fittings shall be hydrostatically tested to 200 psi or 50 psi above system working pressure, whichever is greater (10.10.2.2.1). System shall maintain pressure at +/- 5 psi for 2 hours. The trench should be backfilled before testing per NFPA 24 (10.10.2.2.4 and 10.10.2.2.5).
6. At the conclusion of hydrostatic testing, pressure shall be relieved in the presence of Fire Prevention staff to verify proper movement of gauge needle.
7.4 OVERHEAD INSTALLATION.
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ALL AREAS MUST BE VISIBLE. Contractor shall schedule inspections before insulating, dry walling or installation of ceilings occurs. Inspection shall review compliance with approved plans, spacing, hangers, seismic bracing, etc. All areas must remain visible for any corrections from this inspection. A REINSPECTION OF CORRECTIONS WILL BE REQUIRED.
All fire sprinklers utilizing CPVC pipe shall be required to have temporary test plugs installed at the time of rough-in inspections and hydrostatic testing. Sprinkler heads shall be installed only after all rough-in inspections and hydrostatic testing is completed satisfactorily.
The following is required prior to fire sprinkler final:
• Approved drawings and hydrostatic calculations available on site. • Water service to sprinkler riser shall be installed and live. • All HVAC registers shall be installed.
• All electrical shall be installed for lights, ceiling fans and smoke detectors.
ALL CORRECTIONS FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED AND SIGNED OFF.
7.5 A complete approved set of fire sprinkler system and private fire service main plans stamped approved (wet stamp and signature) by the Fire Prevention Bureau shall be kept on the job site at all times. INSPECTIONS WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT THE APPROVED PLANS.
7.6 The permit and inspection record card (Job Card) shall be available with the approved plans at the job site. INSPECTIONS WILL NOT BE CONDUCTED WITHOUT THE APPROPRIATE INSPECTION RECORD CARD (Job Card).
7.7 Approval as a result of an inspection shall not be construed to be an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction.
Inspections presuming to give authority to violate or cancel the provisions of this guideline or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction shall not be valid.
7.8 The following documents are required completed by the contractor and a copy shall be turned over to the fire department at the time of acceptance testing and final inspection:
(1) Underground Fire Service Mains (NFPA 24)
• Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Underground Piping (2) Fire Sprinkler Systems (NFPA 13 and 13R and 13D)
• Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping (3) Standpipe and Hose Systems (NFPA 14)
• Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Aboveground Piping (4) Fire Pump Systems (NFPA 20)
• Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Fire Pump Systems (5) Fire Pump Systems (NFPA 20)
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• Contractors Material and Test Certificate for Fire Pump Systems (6) Fire Alarm Systems (NFPA 72)
• Record of Completion
8.0 EMERGENCY ACCESS AND GATES
General
8.1 This section has been developed to assist development applicants, architects, contractors, and building/business owners in determining the minimum requirements for Knox switches on powered access gates, Knox boxes for non- powered gates, Knox box vaults for residential and commercial facilities and minimum access gate requirements for fire department access during emergency responses.
Plans
8.2 Plan submittals must identify all access gates and locations of Knox access switches and Knox boxes.
Gate Access Requirements
8.3 The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road shall be approved by the fire code official during the plan check review. Where security gates are installed, they shall have an approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation shall be maintained at all times.
8.4 A Knox key operated switch shall be installed at every automatic gate. Secured automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize a combination of a Tomar Strobeswitch™, or approved equal, and an approved Knox key switch when required by the fire code official. Secured non-automated vehicle gates or entries shall utilize an approved padlock or chain (maximum link or lock shackle size of a quarter (1/4) inch) when required by the fire code official.
8.5 Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325.
Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed and installed to comply with these requirements.
8.6 In the event of a power failure, the gates shall be defaulted or automatically transferred to a fail-safe mode allowing the gate to be pushed open without the use of special knowledge or any equipment. If a two-gate system is used, the override switch must open both gates.
8.7 Gate arms securing parking lots and parking structures shall be equipped with a fire department approved dual-keyed Knox key electric switch. When activated, the arm or arms shall open to allow fire and law enforcement access.
8.8 If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, a fire department approved Knox electrical override switch shall be placed on each side of the gate in an approved location.
8.9 Approved security gates shall be a minimum of fourteen (14) feet in unobstructed drive width on each side with gate in open position. An unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet and six (6) inches shall be provided and maintained at all times.
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Building Access Requirements
8.10 Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for emergency responder access, a Knox box vault will be required.
8.11 Knox box locations shall be mounted at five (5) feet above grade. Show locations of Knox access controls on plan elevation views. Show requirement in plan notes.
Contact the Fire Prevention Bureau by calling (760) 323-8181 for a Knox Authorization Order Form.
8.12 The Knox key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys to gain necessary access as required by the fire code official.
8.13 Secured emergency access gates serving apartment, townhome or condominium complex courtyard, must provide a Knox key box in addition to association or facility locks. The nominal height of Knox lock box installations shall be five (5) feet above grade.
Inspection Requirements
8.14 A final field inspection by the fire code official or an authorized representative is required before electronically controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates shall remain in a locked-open position.
8.15 A final field inspection by the fire code official or an authorized representative for the installation of Knox box vaults with appropriate keys is required at time of final inspection.
9.0 FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
General
9.1 This section has been developed to assist development applicants, architects, contractors, and building/business owners in determining the minimum requirements for the design of fire apparatus access roads for consistency with the best practices of the fire code in the interest of public safety.
Plans
9.2 Detailed fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the fire department for review and approval prior to construction. Plans shall include certification from a Registered Professional Engineer stating the roads are of all-weather construction and capable of supporting fire apparatus weighing 73,000 lbs. G.V.W.
Requirements
9.3 Designated Fire Lanes: In private developments, designated fire lanes shall not be less than twenty-four (24) feet wide (curb face to curb face) with no parking on either side and shall be identified as fire lanes with red curb(s), stating in white lettering “NO PARKING FIRE LANE”, or by approved signage, or by both red curb(s) with white lettering and signage.
Reduced Roadway Width: Areas with reduced roadway width (such as entry and exit gates, entry and exit approach roads, traffic calming areas, etc.) that are under thirty-
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six (36) feet wide require red painted curb(s) to maintain minimum twenty-four (24) foot clear width. Red curb(s), stating in white lettering “NO PARKING FIRE LANE”, or by approved signage, or by both red curb(s) with white lettering and signage.
9.4 The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be within the limits established by the fire code official based on the fire department’s apparatus. No grade shall exceed 12%. Grade transitions shall not exceed maximum angle of approach and angle of departure based on the fire department’s apparatus as determined by the fire code official.
9.5 A secondary access road shall be provided for all developments with thirty (30) or more dwelling units.
9.6 Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with approved provisions for the turning around of fire apparatus. The City of Palm Springs has two (2) approved turn-round provisions. One is a cul-de-sac with an outside turning radius of forty-five (45) feet from centerline; and the other is a hammerhead turnaround meeting the Palm Springs Public Works and Engineering Department standard dated 8/3/2016.
9.7 Fire department access roads/driveways shall be provided so that no portion of the exterior wall of the first floor of any building will be more than 150 feet from such roads.
9.8 When fences are installed that because the distance from an approved fire department access road to exceed the maximum distance allowed in Section 503 herein, a gate shall be provided in the fence to maintain the required fire department access. The gate shall be a minimum four (4) feet in width and be equipped with a Knox key box and/or Knox lock accessible from both sides in accordance with Section 506 herein.
9.9 Access to building openings and roofs. An approved walkway with a minimum width of forty-eight (48) inches shall be maintained readily accessible to all exterior openings for emergency access by the fire department.
9.10 High-Rise/Mid-Rise: High-rise and mid-rise buildings shall be accessible on a minimum of two (2) sides. Street access shall not be less than fifteen (15) feet or more than thirty (30) feet from the building. Landscaping or other obstructions shall not be placed or must be maintained around structures in a manner so as not to impair or impede accessibility for firefighting and rescue operations.
Construction Requirements
9.11 Access for firefighting equipment shall be provided to the immediate job site at the start of construction and maintained until all construction is complete. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than twenty-four (24) feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than thirteen (13) feet and six (6) inches.
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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: DECEMBER 10, 2025 BUSINESS & LEGISLATIVE
SUBJECT: DISCUSSION AND INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE,
REGARDING CANNABIS LOUNGES
FROM: Scott C. Stiles, City Manager
BY: Special Program Compliance
SUMMARY:
This agenda item introduces an Ordinance amending Chapter 5.55 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code that would allow for expanded activities as provided for in Assembly Bill 1775 for cannabis consumption lounges. AB 1775 allows local jurisdictions to authorize licensed cannabis retailers to sell non-infused food and nonalcoholic drinks, and to host live events at on-site consumption areas. In plain terms, if a city or county permits it, a dispensary or microbusiness can operate a “cannabis cafe” or lounge. AB 1775 expands earlier rules, which before 2025, allowed retailers in permitted areas to let customers consume cannabis on-site without any offering of fresh food.
RECOMMENDATION:
Waive the reading of text in its entirety, read by title only, and introduce for first reading an Ordinance entitled, “AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, REGARDING CANNABIS LOUNGES”.
BACKGROUND:
Palm Springs has been at the forefront of embracing cannabis business and tourism. The City has taken significant steps to regulate cannabis. These regulations aim to strike a balance between providing access to cannabis for medical and recreational purposes while ensuring public safety. On July 26, 2017, City Council adopted Ordinance 1933 amending Chapter 5.45 and establishing Chapter 5.55 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code allowing commercial cannabis related businesses and activities in the City of Palm Springs (“City”). The regulations included licensing of cannabis consumption lounges for
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City Council Staff Report
December 10, 2025 -- Page 2
Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.55 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code customers to vape, smoke, and ingest cannabis-infused edibles on site; however, the regulations barred these lounges from selling anything other than cannabis.
On September 30, 2024, Governor Newsom signed into law Assembly Bill 1775 (“AB 1775”). The bill amends Section 26200 of the Business and Professions Code and significantly expands the permissible activities for licensed cannabis consumption lounges. AB 1775 is a permissive law that depends on local action. Municipalities must take the initiative to establish the necessary local ordinances and regulations outlined under the law before any implementation may occur.
AB 1775 allows for the preparation of, and sale of non-cannabis infused, non-alcoholic food and beverages products in a consumption area in compliance with all applicable provisions of the California Retail Food Code. AB 1775 also permits holding live music events or other performances and the sale of tickets for live entertainment. AB 1775 presents significant opportunities for cannabis retailers to diversify their offerings, enhance customer experiences, and potentially increase revenue streams. Compliance with the legal and regulatory landscape associated with these new activities is required.
STAFF ANALYSIS:
The current Municipal Code allows for cannabis lounges and there are currently six cannabis lounges in the City, and there are three permitted pending completion.
Expanding the City’s regulations to allow the activities outlined in AB 1775 benefits the community in many ways from stimulating the local economy, enhancing local tax revenue, and providing safe spaces for tourists and residents to consume cannabis. The ability to visit a cannabis consumption lounge provides the consumer with a safe place to legally enjoy cannabis products.
A.B. 1775 amends Section 26200 of the California Business and Professions Code and authorizes licensed retailers and microbusinesses to, among other things, prepare and sell non-cannabis food and beverages on-site in the same areas where cannabis consumption is permitted, subject to the following conditions:
The preparation or sale of non-cannabis food or beverages complies with Chapter 1 of the California Retail Food Code commencing at Section 113700. The area of the premises where cannabis consumption is permitted may only be accessed by persons who are at least 21 years old.
Conspicuous signs must be placed at each entrance to the areas where consumption is permitted, warning that cannabis consumption is permitted on-site, including the smoking of cannabis.
Cannabis consumption is not visible from any public place or area not restricted by age.
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City Council Staff Report
December 10, 2025 -- Page 3
Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.55 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code Alcohol and tobacco sales and consumption are not permitted on the premises. Any non-cannabis food or beverages are not contaminated by or commingled with any cannabis products sold or consumed on the premises. Employees or customers are prohibited from smoking or vaporizing any cannabis products in the same area where non-cannabis food is prepared or stored or in the ware-washing area.
Importantly, the provisions of California Business and Professions Code Section 26200 explicitly state that "non-cannabis food or beverage products" do not include industrial hemp products or hemp products, as defined under California law.
The proposed Ordinance (Attachment A) will allow the following activities:
Sale of prepackaged non-cannabis food and beverages.
Delivery of food by food-delivery service.
Non-ticketed events, such as “puff and paints”. These events shall not exceed lounge capacity.
Lounges with a square footage of 600 sq. ft. or larger may host ticketed events.
Regulating methods of cannabis consumption at commercial cannabis locations is crucial to ensure strict adherence to existing workplace standards, public health, public safety, and zoning. An earlier version of a bill that would have allowed for expanded cannabis lounge activities was vetoed last year due to concerns over employee exposure to smoke.
As Governor Newsom’s signing statement acknowledges, the version that was approved this year expressly states, “Furthermore, it is critical that local governments utilize this delegated authority responsibly by prioritizing worker safety and implementing stringent safeguards that minimize public health risks when authorizing these activities.” Proposed regulations for the implementation of AB 1775 include the following safety precautions:
Ventilation Requirements
Staffing Requirements
Employee Protection Measures
Health notices and disclosures must be posted.
A detailed list of the safety precautions is attached hereto as Attachment B.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT:
This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is the adoption of an ordinance, rule, or regulation that requires discretionary review, including environmental review, and approval of permits, licenses, or other authorizations
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City Council Staff Report
December 10, 2025 -- Page 4
Ordinance Amending Chapter 5.55 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code to engage in commercial cannabis activity (CEQA Guidelines section 15061(B)(1), California Business and Professions Code section 26055(h)) and because it does not have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)).
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLANNING:
This item aligns with the following City Council Strategic Plan Foundation: Economic Development.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact to adopt an ordinance amendment to allow cannabis lounges.
Once operational, cannabis lounges could generate an increase in tax revenue from cannabis businesses.
REVIEWED BY:
Department Director: Veronica Goedhart
Assistant City Manager: Teresa Gallavan
City Manager: Scott Stiles
ATTACHMENTS:
A. Ordinance No.
B. Proposed Requirements for Cannabis Consumption Areas
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55575.18195\44450260.1
ATTACHMENT A
DRAFT ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
CONSUMPTION OF CANNABIS AND
CANNABIS PRODUCTS
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55575.18195\44450260.1
Ordinance No. _____
ORDINANCE NO. ____
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 5.55 OF THE PALM
SPRINGS MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO THE
CONSUMPTION OF CANNABIS AND CANNABIS
PRODUCTS
City Attorney’s Summary
This ordinance amends the City of Palm Springs’ existing cannabis lounge business ordinance in order to authorize certain activities within cannabis lounges, in accordance with Assembly Bill 1775 (2024).
WHEREAS, the City of Palm Springs is a charter city organized pursuant to Article XI of the California Constitution and pursuant to the authority granted the City by Section 5 of Article XI, the City has the power to make and enforce within its limits all ordinances and regulations in respect to municipal affairs not in conflict with general laws and its own charter. Such police powers include without limitation the ability to adopt comprehensive zoning regulations and regulations upon the use of land and property within the City; and
WHEREAS, the consumer landscape of cannabis is constantly evolving and innovating in the wake of a legalized market; and
WHEREAS, many states and municipalities are now recognizing the onsite consumption of cannabis as a profitable and sensible addition to the regulated cannabis market; and
WHEREAS, the City has established clear rules for the regulation of onsite cannabis consumption, and this has stimulated the growth of various cannabis businesses; and
WHEREAS, existing law authorizes a cannabis business in Palms Springs to operate a dispensary and to obtain a permit in order for cannabis to be consumed on the premises of the dispensary; and
WHEREAS, as authorized by Assembly Bill 1775 (2024), this ordinance would authorize the preparation or sale of non-cannabis food or beverage products by a licensed retailer in those areas where the consumption of cannabis is allowed, and to allow, and to sell tickets for, live musical or other performances on the premises of a licensed retailer in those areas where the consumption of cannabis is allowed, and establish standards for the City’s cannabis consumption lounges; and WHEREAS, the City Council has carefully reviewed and considered all of the
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55575.18195\44450260.1
Ordinance No. _____
evidence presented in connection with the proposed ordinance, including, but not limited to, the staff report, and all written and oral testimony presented.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PALM SPRINGS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by this reference as material findings in support of this Ordinance.
SECTION 2. Chapter 5.55 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code is hereby bifurcated into two (2) Articles, and the Chapter 5.55, as it exists immediately prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, is hereby designated as Chapter 5.55, Article I.
SECTION 3. Section 5.55.050 of Chapter 5.55, Article I, of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (Definitions) is hereby amended as follows:
A. The definition of “cannabis lounge” is hereby amended to read as follows:
“Cannabis lounge” or “cannabis consumption lounge” means a separate parcel or segregated tenant space, other than in a private residence or at an event held pursuant to section 5.55.100, with valid authorization, where cannabis or cannabis products are consumed.
B. A new definition for “cannabis consumption lounge operator” is hereby added to read as follows:
“Cannabis consumption lounge operator” means a cannabis dispensary permittee who is authorized to operate a cannabis consumption lounge in accordance with this chapter.
C. A new definition for “smoking” is hereby added as follows:
“Smoking” or “smoke” (when used as a verb) means inhaling, exhaling, burning, or carrying any lighted or heated cigar, cigarette, or pipe, or any other lighted or heated tobacco or plant product intended for inhalation, whether natural or synthetic, in any manner or in any form. “Smoking” includes the use of an electronic smoking device that creates an aerosol or vapor, in any manner or in any form, or the use of any oral smoking device for the purpose of circumventing the prohibition of smoking.
D. A new definition for “vaping” is hereby added to read as follows:
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“Vaping” means to inhale vapor from a device that heats up and vaporizes a liquid or solid.
SECTION 4. A new Article II of Chapter 5.55 of the Palm Springs Municipal Code (Cannabis Consumption Lounges) is hereby added to read as follows:
“Chapter 5.55, Article II (Cannabis Lounges)
5.55.480. Provisions not Exclusive.
5.55.490 Prohibition on Consumption of Cannabis.
5.55.500 Authorization Required to Operate Cannabis
Consumption Lounge
5.55.510 Site Management Requirements.
5.55.515 Cannabis Consumption Lounge Premises Restrictions.
5.55.520 Ventilation Requirements.
5.55.530 Authorization To Operate Must Be Displayed.
5.55.535 Worker Protections.
5.55.540 Required Health Warnings.
5.55.545 Waste Containers.
5.55.550 Operating Hours.
5.55.560 Age Restriction.
5.55.570 Personnel Requirements.
5.55.580 Consumption Of Cannabis and Cannabis Products On Site.
5.55.585 Consumption of Prepackaged Food and Beverages.
5.55.590 Customer Conduct.
5.55.480 Provisions not Exclusive.
Except as more specifically provided in this Article II, Article I of Chapter 5.55 shall apply to Cannabis Lounges.
5.55.490 Prohibition on Consumption of Cannabis.
A. No cannabis business, its manager, its employee, or person with an ownership interest, shall allow any person to smoke, ingest, or otherwise consume cannabis products on its site, or within 20 feet of the site, except as described in this chapter.
B. No cannabis business, its manager, its employee, or person with an ownership interest, shall permit, aid, abet, or conceal the smoking, ingesting, or other consumption of cannabis or cannabis products on its site in violation of this code.
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C. Each cannabis dispensary that is not authorized to operate a cannabis lounge must have a sign prominently displayed stating, “Smoking, ingesting, or consuming cannabis or cannabis products on this site or in a public place is prohibited.”
5.55.500 Authorization Required to Operate Cannabis Consumption Lounge
A. No person shall operate a cannabis consumption lounge without first having received from the City a valid cannabis dispensary permit with a condition that expressly authorizes the operation of a lounge in accordance with this article.
B. A cannabis dispensary permit may be authorized to allow the operation of a cannabis consumption lounge with one of the following types of conditions:
1. Type 1 (Less than 600 sq. ft.). A type 1 condition on a valid cannabis dispensary permittee authorizes a cannabis
dispensary permittee to allow the preparation and sale of food and host non-ticketed events, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
2. Type 2 (600 sq. ft. or larger). A type 2 condition on a valid dispensary permit authorizes a cannabis dispensary
permittee to allows persons to allow the preparation and sale of food, host non-ticketed events, and host up to twenty-four (24) ticketed events per year, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
C. Cannabis lounges may apply to host outdoor special events utilizing the City’s land use permit process and will be subject to the conditions of approval to operate said events. Cannabis lounges located adjacent to a site that sells primarily alcoholic beverages, tobacco, or tobacco products on the site may not operate outdoor events.
D. Cannabis Lounges may apply to operate an onsite kitchen facility.
Operators must comply with both State and Riverside County regulations. Additionally, all proposed kitchen facilities must be inspected by the City to determine that the facility is safe to occupy and suitable for the intended use.
5.55.510 Site Management Requirements.
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Notwithstanding any other provision of the code, a cannabis lounge consumption operator shall:
A. Prevent and eliminate nuisances on its site, including the unlawful consumption of cannabis and cannabis products;
B. Maintain the exterior of the site, including any parking lots under the control of the permittee, free of litter, debris, and trash; C. Properly store and dispose of all waste generated on the site, including chemical and organic waste, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations; and
D. Make cannabis and cannabis products unusable and
unrecognizable before discarding them.
E. Maintain sanitary surfaces and devices. Sanitation and cleaning frequency. Each cannabis consumption lounges shall ensure that:
F.
1. The surfaces, utensils, and reusable devices that have direct contact with cannabis products are adequately washed,
rinsed and sanitized.
2. After being cleaned, surfaces of equipment, utensils, and reusable devices that have direct contact with cannabis products are sanitized in:
a) Hot water manual operations by immersion for at least 30 seconds with a temperature of 170°F (77°C) or
above;
b) Hot water mechanical operations by being cycled
through equipment that is set up and achieving a
utensil surface temperature of 160°F (71°C) as
measured by an irreversible registering temperature
indicator; or
c) Chemical manual or mechanical operations, including, without limitation, the application of sanitizing
chemicals by immersion, manual swabbing, brushing
or pressure spraying methods using a solution as
specified on the manufacturer’s label use instructions
that are approved by the Environmental Protection
Agency, by providing an exposure time of at least 30
seconds unless the manufacturer’s label use
instructions provide otherwise.
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3. If the surfaces of utensils or equipment come into contact with potentially hazardous cannabis products and ingredients, the surfaces and utensils are cleaned throughout the day at least once every 4 hours.
4. The surfaces of utensils and equipment that have direct contact with cannabis products and ingredients that are not
potentially hazardous are cleaned:
a) At any time when contamination may have occurred;
and
b) In equipment, including, without limitation, ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles, and enclosed
components of equipment, such as ice makers,
cooking oil storage tanks and distribution lines,
beverage and syrup dispensing lines or tubes, coffee
bean grinders and water vending equipment:
(1) At a frequency specified by the manufacturer; or
(2) If the manufacturer does not specify a frequency,
at a frequency necessary to prevent the
accumulation of soil or mold.
State and local public health regulatory agencies may require permits and/or conduct inspections related to the services offered at the cannabis consumption lounge.
G. Any preparation or sale of noncannabis food or beverage products shall be in compliance with all applicable provisions of the California Retail Food Code (Chapter 1 (commencing with Section 113700) of Part 7 of Division 104 of the Health and Safety Code).
5.55.515 Cannabis Consumption Lounge Premises Restrictions.
A. Enclosed. A cannabis consumption lounge must be indoors and fully enclosed.
B. Not visible to the public. Cannabis consumption shall not be visible from any public place, non-age-restricted areas, the unsecured areas surrounding the buildings on the site, or the site’s main entrance and lobby.
C. Partitioned. A cannabis consumption lounge must be separated from all other areas of the cannabis dispensary by solid walls and doors. The wall may include glass to provide visibility between the dispensary and the lounge.
D. Soundproof. A cannabis consumption lounge must be adequately soundproofed so that the interior noise does not violate chapter
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11.74 (Noise Ordinance).
E. Licensed Security Personnel. A cannabis consumption lounge shall have adequate state-licensed security personnel to patrol the site and the area within 100 feet of the site to preserve the safety of persons and to protect the site from theft. All security personnel shall possess a valid California Department of Consumer Affairs security guard license while on duty on the site.
F. Loitering in or around the business is prohibited, and the cannabis consumption operator shall ensure the absence of loitering.
G. Smoking or vaporizing of any cannabis product by an employee or customer is not allowed in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area of a food facility located on the premises. For purposes of this subparagraph, the following definitions apply:
(I) “Food facility” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 113789 of the Health and Safety Code.
(II) “Warewashing” has the same meaning as that term is defined in Section 113940 of the Health and Safety Code.
5.55.520 Ventilation Requirements.
A. The cannabis consumption lounge shall be designed to have negative pressure to limit, to the extent possible, leakage of smoke and particulate matter into the non-smoking areas of the site; B. The lounge shall have an HVAC system that does not recirculate air and that has a high rate of air exchange; and
C. The lounge shall have an odor-absorbing ventilation and exhaust system that prevents the odor from inside of the lounge from being detected outside of the site or within any other area located within the same building as the lounge.
5.55.530 Authorization To Operate Must Be Displayed.
A cannabis consumption lounge operator shall display a valid cannabis permit with a condition that authorizes the operation of a cannabis consumption lounge in a conspicuous place inside of the lounge so that all persons inside of the lounge may readily see it.
Additionally, at the entrance of the lounge a sign that states, “Cannabis consumption, including smoking and vaping, is allowed inside of this lounge. No person under 21 years of age shall be in
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the lounge.” The sign must be in a conspicuous place so that all persons entering the cannabis lounge may readily see it. The sign must be clearly legible and not less than 8 inches by 10 inches in size.
5.55.535 Worker Protections.
A. Employees shall be permitted at their discretion and without penalty or sanction to wear a mask for respiration, including N95 and NIOSH N95 rated masks in any area where cannabis is smoked.
Employers are required to pay for such masks.
B. When hired, employees who will be working where cannabis is smoked shall be provided in writing the Department of Public Health or its successor’s guidance regarding secondhand cannabis smoke.
C. A cannabis consumption lounge that offers on-site consumption of cannabis products shall include secondhand smoke in their analysis of potential work hazards for purposes of their injury and illness prevention programs required by Section 3203 of Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations.
5.55.540 Required Health Warnings.
A cannabis consumption lounge operator shall display signs designated by the city that address the health impacts of the consumption of cannabis. The signs must be displayed at the entrance to the lounge in a conspicuous place so that all persons may readily see it.
5.55.545 Waste Containers.
Cannabis consumption lounge operators shall include properly maintained solid waste, organic waste, and recycling containers in sufficient numbers and locations to service the needs of the lounge.
5.55.550 Operating Hours.
A. All cannabis consumption lounges may operate between the hours of 10:00 am and 10:00 pm.
B. Type 2 cannabis consumption lounges, as defined in Section
5.55.500(B), may host ticketed events with extended operating hours and may operate between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00
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am. All sales of cannabis must cease at 10:00 pm. Cannabis sales beyond 10:00 pm are prohibited, and noncompliance shall constitute a violation of the permit issued and shall render the permittee subject to suspension or revocation of such permit.
5.55.560 Age Restriction.
A. Access to any area where cannabis consumption is allowed shall be restricted to persons 21 years of age or older and each entrance to any such area shall be prominently posted with a warning that cannabis consumption, including smoking of cannabis, is permitted inside.
B. No cannabis consumption lounge operator shall allow any violation of this section.
5.55.570 Personnel Requirements.
A. Operator age limit. No person under 21 years of age shall operate a cannabis consumption lounge in any capacity, including as a manager, employee, contractor, or volunteer.
B. Education and training. The cannabis consumption lounge operator shall educate their managers and employees, and volunteers about the various types of cannabis and cannabis products allowed in the consumption lounge, including the potency, absorption time, and effects; and shall train their managers, employees to likewise educate customers on their purchases. The cannabis lounge operator shall also train their employees to recognize signs of impairment in their customers.
C. Community relations employee. The cannabis lounge operator shall designate an employee as their onsite community-relations contact; provide their name and phone number by certified mail to all neighboring properties within 100 feet of the site; and advise them to notify the community-relations contact if there are operational problems with the lounge that impact the neighborhood. The cannabis consumption lounge operator shall also provide the name and phone number by amil to all neighboring properties within 100 feet of the site; and advise them to notify the community relations contact if there are operational problems with the lounge that impact the neighborhood. The cannabis consumption lounge operator shall also provide the name and phone number of the onsite community relations contact to the Department of Special Program Compliance.
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D. Manager. The cannabis consumption lounge operator’s manager shall be in the lounge whenever there is a customer in the lounge.
5.55.580 Consumption Of Cannabis and Cannabis Products On Site.
A. Consumption in lounge only. No person shall consume cannabis or cannabis products on a cannabis lounge in any area other than within the authorized portions of a licensed cannabis consumption lounge, or as authorized by a land use permit.
B. No cannabis consumption lounge operator shall allow any person to consume in the lounge any cannabis or cannabis product that was not purchased from the associated dispensary.
5.55.585 Consumption of Prepackaged Food and Beverages.
A. No cannabis consumption lounge operator shall sell or provide for free any cannabis or cannabis products inside the lounge area.
B. No cannabis consumption lounge operator may sell or provide for free any food or beverages inside the lounge unless it does not contain cannabis or alcohol.
C. No cannabis consumption lounge operator shall store, display, contaminate, or commingle any food or beverage with any cannabis or cannabis product on the site.
5.55.590 Customer Conduct.
A. Closing announcement. One hour before the closing time of the lounge and at the closing time, the cannabis consumption lounge operator or their manager shall announce the closing time of the lounge and request that customers respect the residents of the adjacent neighbors by being quiet when leaving.
B. Retail limit. No cannabis consumption lounge operator or its manager, employee, or volunteer shall provide cannabis or cannabis products to obviously impaired customers.
C. Car services. A cannabis consumption lounge operator shall provide written information on ridesharing and ride-hailing car services for their customers.
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D. Entry and exit of the lounge. A cannabis consumption lounge operator or its manager, employee, or volunteer shall provide cannabis or cannabis products to obviously impaired customers.
E. Alcohol/Tobacco. The sale or consumption of alcohol or tobacco is prohibited on the cannabis consumption lounge premises.” SECTION 4. The City Council finds that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) because it is the adoption of an ordinance, rule, or regulation that requires discretionary review, including environmental review, and approval of permits, licenses, or other authorizations to engage in commercial cannabis activity (California Business and Professions Code section 26055(h)) and because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines section 15061(b)(3)).
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED BY THE PALM SPRINGS CITY
COUNCIL THIS _____ DAY OF ______________, 2026.
MAYOR
ATTEST:
BRENDA PREE, MMC, CERA
CITY CLERK
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss.
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS )
I, BRENDA PREE, City Clerk of the City of Palm Springs, California, do hereby certify that Ordinance No. ____ is a full, true, and correct copy, and was introduced at a regular meeting of the Palm Springs City Council on _________ and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on __________ by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City of Palm Springs, California, this ______ day of ______________, _________.
BRENDA PREE, MMC, CERA
CITY CLERK
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ATTACHMENT “B”
REQUIREMENTS FOR CANNABIS
CONSUMPTION AREAS
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Cannabis Consumption Lounge
Requirements for Cannabis Consumption Areas
All cannabis lounges shall operate in conformance with the following operating requirements:
A. Security shall comply with the following minimum standards:
(a) Cannabis consumption areas shall provide adequate security and lighting onsite to ensure the safety of persons and protect the premises from theft at all times in conformance with the permittee’s approved security plan. (b) All security guards employed by cannabis consumption areas shall be licensed and possess a valid Department of Consumer Affairs “Security Guard Card” at all times. Security personnel must be separate from any other cannabis employee position.
B. There shall be no onsite sales of alcohol or tobacco, and no onsite consumption of alcohol or tobacco products by patrons or employees. The onsite sale of food is permitted.
C. Hours of operation:
(a) Cannabis consumption lounges may operate between the hours of 10:00 am and 10:00 pm.
(b) Type 2 cannabis lounges may host ticketed events with extended operating hours between the hours of 10:00 am and 12:00 am. All sales of cannabis must cease at 10:00 pm. Cannabis sales beyond 10:00 pm are prohibited and will be subject to administrative enforcement.
D. Cannabis consumption areas shall notify patrons of the following verbally and through posting of a sign in a conspicuous location readily visible to persons entering the premises.
E. Cannabis consumption areas shall only provide cannabis to an individual in an amount reasonable for onsite consumption and consistent with personnel possession and use limits allowed by the State.
F. Cannabis consumption areas shall provide law enforcement and all neighbors within one hundred feet of the business with the name and phone number of an onsite community relations employee to notify if there are operational problems with the establishment.
G. City of Palm Springs Code Compliance Officers, Palm Springs Police Officers, and Fire Department staff, or other agents or employees of the city requesting admission for the purpose of determining compliance with these standards shall be given unrestricted access.
H. Cannabis consumption areas shall have a responsible person on the premises to act as manager and supervise employees at all times during business hours.
I. Odor requirements:
(a) The lounge must be designed to have negative pressure to limit, to the extent possible, leakage of smoke and particulate matter into the non-smoking areas of the site.
(b) The lounge must have an HVAC system that does not recirculate air that has a high rate of air exchange.
(c) The lounge must have an odor-absorbing ventilation and exhaust system that prevents the odor from inside of the lounge from being detected outside of the site or within any other area located within the same building as the lounge.
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J. Cannabis consumption areas shall be permitted subject to the following requirements:
(a) Cannabis consumption areas shall not be visible to the public by or by any persons under twenty-one years of age.
(b) No sale or consumption of alcohol or tobacco is allowed on the licensed premises.
(c) No one under twenty-one years of age is allowed in the consumption area. (d) Cannabis consumption areas shall be well-ventilated private areas that are partitioned off from access to all other areas of the retail establishment and are designed to prevent the flow of smoke to any other area of the establishment.
K. Conduct of Patrons. The cannabis consumption area shall do the following to encourage appropriate patron conduct:
(a) Closing announcement. One hour before the closing time of the lounge and at the closing time.
(b) Retail limit. No cannabis or cannabis product shall be provided to obviously impaired customers.
(c) Car Services. Written information on ridesharing and ride-hailing car services to be provided for customers.
(d) Entry and exit. A cannabis consumption lounge operator or its manager, or employee shall escort customers in and out of the lounge.
L. Noise. Soundproof. A cannabis consumption lounge must be adequately soundproofed so that the interior noise does not violate chapter 11.74 (Noise Ordinance).
M. The management of the consumption area shall:
(a) Place and properly maintain solid waste receptacles and recycling solid waste receptacles and recycling bins, in sufficient numbers and locations to service the needs the proposed use at peak business periods.
(b) Ensure that the consumption area property and all areas within at lease one hundred feet of the consumption area are free of any waste or litter generated by the use, by 7:00 am following each night of operations.
N. Lounges hosting ticketed and non-ticketed events must submit a monthly calendar of events to the Department of Special Program Compliance. Calendars to be emailed [email protected].
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