Agenda packet — Placentia City Council, November 4, 2025 (part 2 of 2)

ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-11

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA, CALIFORNIA, FINDING THAT ADOPTION OF 2025 FIRE, WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE, AND THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING RELATED

CODES ARE EXEMPT FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA SECTION 15061(B)(3) AND, REPEALING CHAPTER 18.04 OF TITLE 18 AND CHAPTERS 20.04, 20.08, 20.12, 20.16, 20.20,

20.46, 20.48, 20.50, 20.52 AND 20.54 OF TITLE 20 AND AMENDING TITLE 18 BY ADDING NEW CHAPTER 18.05, ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITION OF THE

WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE OF THE PLACENTIA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE

CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, CALIFORNIA BUILDING, RESIDENTIAL,

ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, MECHANICAL, AND GREEN BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE, THE 2024 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE, 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, INCLUDING ALL APPENDICES,

WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS THERETO,

INCLUDING FEES AND PENALTIES

City Attorney’s Summary

This Ordinance repeals existing provisions of Titles 18 and 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code and adopts new standards and codes regulating and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handl ing and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises in the City as well as prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and area of buildings and structures. This Ordinance adopts, by reference, the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, and codes adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, including the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition; the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, the 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code, the 2025 Edition of the California Historical Building Code, the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition and provides for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and establishing penalties for violation(s) thereof.

A. Recitals.

1. WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Section 50022.1 et seq. the City of Placentia may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Codes, 2025 Edition as provided in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations and other model codes; and

2. WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission ("Commission") recently adopted the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Codes; and

3. WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 and 18941.5 271

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authorize cities to adopt the California Building Standards Codes with modifications determined to be reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and

4. WHEREAS, the City desires to adopt the California Building Standards Codes and other model codes with the necessary amendments to assure the Codes are tailored to the particular safety needs of the City as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions; and

5. WHEREAS, the Fire Marshal and the Building Official recommend that changes and modifications be made to the California Building Standards Code s, and have advised that certain changes and modifications to said Code s are reasonably necessary due to local conditions within the City, and have further advised that the remainder of the said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or concern themselves with subjects not covered by the Codes, or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City; and

6. WHEREAS, the Fire Marshall and Building Official recommend that changes and modifications be made to the California Building Standards Code s, which are necessary for administrative clarification and to establish administrative standards for the effective enforcement of the building standards of the City and do not modify a building standard pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.7, and/or 18941.5; and

7. WHEREAS, the City held public hearings on November 4 and November 18, 2025, at which time all interested persons had the opportunity to appear and be heard on the matter of adopting the Codes as amended herein; and

8. WHEREAS, the City published notice of the aforementioned public hearing pursuant to California Government Code Section 6066 on October 23, 2025, November 6, 2025, and November 13, 2025; and

9. WHEREAS, any and all other legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.

B. Ordinance.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Recitals. The Recitals, Part A., set forth above, are hereby incorporated by reference as if fully set forth herein.

SECTION 2. Purpose. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt by reference the latest editions of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, the 2025 Edition of the California Energy Code, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, the 2024 Edition of the International Property Maintenance Code, the 2025 Edition of the California Existing Building Code, and the 2025 Edition of the California Historical Building Code.

SECTION 3. Authority. Pursuant to Government Code section 50022.2, the City Council adopts this ordinance adopting by reference the Calif ornia Building Standards 272

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Codes (California Code of Regulations, Title 24) as required and/or permitted by state statutes, including Health and Safety Code sections 17922, 18938 and 18941.5.

SECTION 4. Findings. The City Council made findings that the proposed amendments to the Codes are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geologic or topographic conditions. The findings are supported and based upon the express findings and determinations set forth in Resolution No. R-2025-66, adopted November 4, 2025.

SECTION 5. CEQA. The adoption of updated Building, Wildland-Urban Interface and Fire Codes has been reviewed by the City in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the CEQA Guidelines and the City of Placentia Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA and the City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, Section 21065 of the Public Resources Code and the City of Placentia Local Guidelines for implementing CEQA.

SECTION 6. Repeal. Chapter 18.04 of Title 18 and Chapters 20.04, 20.08, 20.12,

20.16, 20.20, 20.46, 20.48, 20.50, 20.52 and 20.54 of Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code hereby are repealed, in their entirety; provided, however, that said repeal shall not vitiate any permit or entitlement issued thereunder and, further, said repeal shall not apply to or excuse any violation(s) thereof occurring prior to the effective date of this ordinance and provided further that the codes thereby adopted, as previously adopted by reference and amended by ordinances of this City, shall continue to be applicable until the effective date of this Ordinance.

SECTION 7. Chapter 18.04. A new Chapter 18.04 is hereby added to Title 18 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 8. Chapter 18.05. A new Chapter 18.05, known as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, is hereby added to Title 18 of the Placentia Municipal Code as set forth in Exhibit “B” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 9. Chapter 20.04. A new Chapter 20.04 is hereby added to Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “C” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 10. Chapter 20.08. A new Chapter 20.08 is hereby added to Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “D” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 11. Chapter 20.12. A new Chapter 20.12 is hereby added to Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “E” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 12. Chapter 20.16. A new Chapter 20.16 is hereby added to Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “F” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 13. Chapter 20.20. A new Chapter 20.20 is hereby added to Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “G” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 14. Chapter 20.46. A new Chapter 20.46 is hereby added to Title 20 273

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of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “H” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 15. Chapter 20.48. A new Chapter 20.48 is hereby added to Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “I” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 16. Chapter 20.50. A new Chapter 20.50 is hereby added to Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “J” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 17. Chapter 20.52. A new Chapter 20.52 is hereby added to Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “K” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 18. Chapter 20.54. A new Chapter 20.54 is hereby added to Title 20 of the Placentia Municipal Code, in words and figures, as set forth in Exhibit “L” attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.

SECTION 19. Penalty for Violation. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership or corporation to violate any provision or to fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance hereby adop ted. Any person, firm, partnership or corporation violating any provision of this Ordinance or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each and every person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this Ordinance.

SECTION 20. Severability. The City Council declares that, should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence or word of this Ordinance be rendered or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and words of this Ordinance shall remain in full force and effect.

SECTION 21. 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 January 1, 2026.

PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 18th day of November 2025.

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Kevin Kirwin, Mayor
ATTEST:

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Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF ORANGE

I, Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk of the City of Placentia, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Placentia, held on the 4th day of November 2025 and was finally adopted at a regular meeting held on the 18th day of November 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Christian L. Bettenhausen, City Attorney

EXHIBIT “A”: Chapter 18.04
EXHIBIT “B”: Chapter 18.05
EXHIBIT “C”: Chapter 20.04
EXHIBIT “D”: Chapter 20.08
EXHIBIT “E”: Chapter 20.12
EXHIBIT “F”: Chapter 20.16
EXHIBIT “G”: Chapter 20.20
EXHIBIT “H”: Chapter 20.46
EXHIBIT “I”: Chapter 20.48
EXHIBIT “J”: Chapter 20.50
EXHIBIT “K”: Chapter 20.52
EXHIBIT “L”: Chapter 20.54
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Chapter 18.04
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Chapter 18.04

California Fire Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

18.04.010 Title

18.04.020 Purpose

18.04.030 Adoption of Fire Code

18.04.040 Definition of Terms

18.04.050 Amendments to Fire Code

18.04.060 Enforcement and Inspections

18.04.070 Fees

18.04.080 Copy filed

Section 18.04.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Fire Code.’

Section 18.04.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this chapter is to prescribe regulations and govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided .

Section 18.04.030 - Adoption of Fire Code.

There hereby is adopted as the ‘Placentia Fire Code,’ except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, those certain fire codes know and designated as the California Fire Code 2025 Edition based on the 2024 International Fire Code as published by the “International Code Council”, and shall become the fire code of the City for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conservation, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the City for all fire related issues. The California Fire Code and its appendix chapters will be on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official/Fire Marshal and the City Clerk’s office. Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the Placentia Fire Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the Placentia Fire Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 18.04.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Fire Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to i t in this section as follows:

(A) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

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the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or his or her designee.

(E) ‘Jurisdiction’ means the City of Placentia.

(F) ‘Local Enforcing Agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 18.04.050 - Amendments to Fire Code.

The following provisions of the California Fire Code hereby are amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:

Chapter 1
Scope and Administration

Chapter 1 Scope and Administration Is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendments:

Section 113.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows:

113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of either a misdemeanor, infraction or both as prescribed in Section 113.4.2 and 113.4.3 and be subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the PFLSD adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

Sections 113.4.2 Infraction is hereby added as follows:

113.4.2 Infraction. Except as provided in Section 113.4.3, persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.

Sections 113.4.3 Misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:

113.4.3 Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative, or who violate the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:

104.11.2 Obstructing operations
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104.11.3 Systems and Devices
110.6 Overcrowding
113.3.2 Compliance with Orders and Notices
114.4 Failure to comply
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning
308.1.2 Throwing or placing sources of ignition
310.7 Burning Objects

Chapter 2
Definitions

Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding: “Flow-line” and ”Spark Arrester” as follows:

202 General Definitions

FLOW-LINE. The lowest continuous elevation on a curb defined by the path traced by a particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.

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

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

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

Chapter 3
General Requirements

Chapter 3 General Requirements is adopted in only those sections and subsections as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:

304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban -wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and City of Placentia vegetation management guidelines.

Section 305.6 Disposal of Rubbish is hereby added as follows:

305.6 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.

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Section 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:

307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.

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

Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:

307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric c olumn 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.

Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied- petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied- petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with cleara nce from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arrestin g 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.

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Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:

307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland - Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations wh ere 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.

Section 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added as follows:

324.1 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in areas with or adjacent to land having hazardous combustible vegetation shall comply with the requirements in the edition of City of Placentia Vegetation Management Guidelines currently in use at the time of plan submittal.

Section 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby added as follows:

325.1 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth.

Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.

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

Section 326 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:

326.1 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:

1. Difficult terrain.

2. Danger of erosion.

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

4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
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5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.

Section 327 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:

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

Exceptions:

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

Section 327.2 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:

327.2 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with the following:

1. Spark arresters 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.

Section 328 Restricted Entry is hereby added as follows:

328.1 Restricted entry. The fire code official shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.

Exceptions:

1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas and their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.

2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of the United States Forest Service.

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Section 329 Trespassing on posted property is hereby added as follows:

329.1 Trespassing on posted property. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.

1. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area.

2. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.

Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.

Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness

Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness Is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendment:

Section 407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement is hereby revised as follows:

407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall follow PFLSD Chemical Classification Disclosure Guideline in accordance with section 5001.5.2.

Chapter 5
Fire Service Features

Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

SECTION 501.1 Scope is revised as follows:

501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and the City of Placentia Guideline for Fire Department Access & Water Requires for Commercial & Residential Development, and the City of Placentia Guideline for Underground Piping for Private Hydrants & Sprinkler Supply Line.

SECTION 504.5 Escape Windows is added as follows:

504.5 Escape window access. Where escape windows are required by Section 1031.2, fire department access shall be provided to the escape window. An unobstructed setback area shall be provided. The minimum setback distance s hall 283

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be calculated ((H/5)+2)+P= Clear space required.

Where:

H = Height of the windowsill measured from the exterior ground surface P = 3’ ladder pad

SECTION 504.5 .1 Ladder Pad is added as follows:

504.5.1 Ladder Pad. Where a laddering pad is required, it shall be free of obstructions and vegetation for a minimum of 3-foot x 3-foot area. The laddering pad shall be a firm surface such as compacted decomposed granite, concrete, pavers, or asphalt. The laddering pad shall be placed at a distance from the structure as calculated by Section 504.5.

Chapter 6
Building Services and Systems

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

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

Chapter 8
Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings

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

Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

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

SECTION 903.2, Where required, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section as follows:

a) New buildings: In addition to the requirements of section 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided when the gross area of the building exceeds 5,000 ft 2 or more than two-stories high.

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b) Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two-year period exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.

c) Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when:

1. Existing building less than 5,000 ft2: where 33% or more is added and the gross floor areas exceeds 5,000 ft2.

2. Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 ft 2: where more than 2,000 ft2 is added.

SECTION 903.2.8, Group R, is hereby amended as follows:

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

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

2. Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:

a) When an addition is 50% or more of the existing building area, as defined in Section 502.1, or greater than 1000 square feet (92.903 m2) within a two year period; or
b) An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic sprinklers; or
c) When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such tha t the Building Code Official determined that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

SECTION 903.2.10 Group S-2, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.10: Group S-2 Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages.

SECTION 903.2.10.1, Commercial Parking Garages, is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:

903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity

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

SECTION 903.4.1, Electronic supervision, is hereby amended by modifying exceptions item 1, deleting items 5 and 8, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows:

Exceptions:

1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.

Exterior alarm specified by Section 903.4.3 shall apply.

2. Revert back to CFC language.

3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where the common supply main is used to supply both the domestic and automatic sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for automatic sprinkler system is not provided.

4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.

5. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.

6. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.

Chapter 10
Means of Egress

Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 11
Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings

Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM.

90 100 110 120 130 140
150 PSI
85 80
75 Design %
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Chapter 12
Energy Systems

Chapter 12 Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 20
Aviation Facilities

Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 21
Dry Cleaning

Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 22
Combustible Dust-Producing Operations

Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 23
Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages

Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 24
Flammable Finishes

Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening

Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is not adopted.

Chapter 26
Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging

Chapter 26 Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging is not adopted.

Chapter 27
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities

Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

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Chapter 28
Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities

Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass, and Woodworking Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 29
Manufacture of Organic Coatings

Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 30
Industrial Ovens

Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 31
Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures

Chapter 31 Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 32
High-Piled Combustible Storage

Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM

Chapter 33
Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition

Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 34
Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage

Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 35
Welding and Other Hot Work

Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 36
Marinas

Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted in its entirety.

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Chapter 37
Combustible Fibers

Chapter 37 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 39
Processing and Extraction Facilities

Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 40
Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines

Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 41
Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations

Chapter 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 48
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations

Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 50
Hazardous Materials – General Provisions

Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials – General Provisions is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments.

Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS), is hereby amended by modifying the starting paragraph as follows:

5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall follow City of Placentia 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 Chemical Classification Packet shall include the following information and formatted as specified in the City of Placentia Chemical Classification Packet:

1. Product Name

2. Component

3. Chemical Abstract Service (CAS) number

4. Location where stored or used.

5. Container size

6. Hazard classification
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7. Amount in storage

8. Amount in use-closed systems

9. Amount in use-open systems.

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

Chapter 51
Aerosols

Chapter 51 Aerosols is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 53
Compressed Gases

Chapter 53 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 54
Corrosive Materials

Chapter 54 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.

Chapter 55
Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 56
Explosives and Fireworks

Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks California Fire Code Chapter 56 is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

Section 5601.2.5 Retail Fireworks is hereby added as follows:

5601.2.5 Retail Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is prohibited.

Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator

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Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:

5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.

Section 5614 Explosives and blasting is hereby added as follows:

5614 Explosives and blasting. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported or disposed of within wildland-urban interface areas, or hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.

Chapter 57
Flammable and Combustible Liquids

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

Chapter 58
Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendment.

Section 5801.1 Scope is hereby revised as follows:

5801.1 Scope. The storage and use of flammable gases and flammable cryogenic fluids shall be in accordance with this chapter, NFPA 2 an d NFPA 55. Compressed gases shall also comply with Chapter 53 and cryogenic fluids shall also comply with Chapter 55.

Flammable cryogenic fluids shall comply with Section 5806. Hydrogen motor fuel - dispensing stations and repair garages and their associated above-ground hydrogen storage systems shall also be designed, constructed and maintained in accordance with Chapter 23. Mobile fueling of hydrogen-fueled vehicles shall comply with Section 5809.

Development of projects within 300 feet of active or abandoned oil well shall comply with Placentia Combustible Soil Has Hazard Mitigation Guideline.

Chapter 59
Flammable Solids

Chapter 59 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 60
Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials

Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 61
Liquefied Petroleum Gases

Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety.

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Chapter 62
Organic Peroxides

Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 63
Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids

Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 64
Pyrophoric Materials

Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 65
Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics

Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 66
Unstable (Reactive) Materials

Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 67
Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids

Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety.

Chapter 80
Referenced Standards

Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:

9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.

Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:

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quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitt ed.

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

1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.223.4.16

2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5

3. Quick response CMSA sprinklers

4. ESFR sprinklers

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

Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems

Section 16.9.10.2 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.3 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.4 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:

16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The FDC shall contain a minimum of two 2 ½” inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 100 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 100 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red. When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 ½” inlets shall be provided.

Section 19.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

19.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 21.4.1.2.2.1 (d) curve “D”. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted.

Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy.

Section 19.1.4.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

19.1.4.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the Fire Code Official:

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1. Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;

2. Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;

3. Utilize the City of Placentia water-flow test form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or an approved third party licensed in the State of California.

NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One - and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 5.1.1.2 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.1.2 Stock of Spare Sprinklers

Section 5.1.1.2.1 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.1.2.1 A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

Section 5.1.1.2.2 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.1.2.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property.

Section 5.1.1.2.3 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.1.2.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 oF (38oC).

Section 5.1.1.2.4 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.1.2.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed.

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.

NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.2.9* (3) and (5) are hereby deleted without replacement and (6), (7) and (8) renumbered as follows:

(5) Control Valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior. (6) Control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the authority having jurisdiction.
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(7) Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ.

Section 6.2.9* (2) is hereby revised as follows:

(2) When approved by the fire code official, a wall post indicating valve.

Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.

Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

10.1.5 All ferrous pipe shall be coated and wrapped. Joints shall be coated and wrapped after assembly. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2 inch wide tape approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings.

Section 10.3.7 Bolts is hereby added as follows:

10.3.7 Bolts. All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material, prior to poly-tube, and after installation.

Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.3.1 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:

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

Section 10.4.3.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

10.4.3.1.1 Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints.

Appendices

Appendix A is not adopted.

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Appendix B is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments.

Table B105.1 (1) is hereby revised as follows:

TABLE B105.1(1)
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES

CALCULATION AREA
(square feet)

AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
(Design Standard)

MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW
(gallons per minute) FLOW DURATION (hours)
0-3,600 No automatic sprinkler system 1,000 1
3,601 and greater No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2)
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the required fire-flow rate
0-3,600
Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code
or Section 313.3 of the California Residential
Code
750 3/4
3,601 and greater
Section 903.3.1.3 of the California Fire Code
or Section 313.3 of the California Residential
Code
½ value in Table
B105.1(2) but not less
than 1500
1 For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m

Table B105.2 is hereby revised as follows:

TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4

BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM (Design
Standard) MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW (gallons per
minute) FLOW DURATION (hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2) Section 903.3.1.1 or Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table B105.1(2)
but not less than 1500 Duration in Table B105.1(2)
For SI: 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2, 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m

Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix C is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:

Section C103.1 is hereby revised as follows:

C103.1 Hydrant Spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall not exce ed 300 feet, measured along the fire department access route. In locations where it is impractical to place a fire hydrant 40 feet from the protected structure the hydrant spacing shall be reduced to 150 feet.

Section C103.2 Average Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section C103.3 Maximum Spacing is hereby deleted without replacement.

Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.

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Appendix D is not adopted.

Appendix E is not adopted.

Appendix F is not adopted.

Appendix G is not adopted.

Appendix H is adopted in its entirety.

Appendix I is not adopted.

Appendix J is not adopted.

Appendix K is not adopted.

Appendix L is not adopted.

Appendix M is not adopted.

Appendix N is not adopted.

Appendix O is not adopted.

Appendix P is not adopted.

Appendix Q is not adopted.

Section 18.04.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Fire Code, as set forth in this chapter shall be enforced by the Local Enforcement Agency. The Fire Code Official or designee may detail and designate such staff members as shall be deemed necessary from time to time to enforce Chapter 18.04.

Section 18.04.070 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Fire Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Fire Code shall approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay a penalty equal to one hundred (100) percent of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 18.04.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, including all appendices thereto and including all amendments made herein is on file in the office of the building official and the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code Section 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”
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Chapter 18.05

California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

18.05.010 Title

18.05.020 Purpose

18.05.030 Adoption of Wildland-Urban Interface Code

18.05.040 Definition of Terms

18.05.050 Enforcement and Inspections

18.05.060 Fees

18.05.070 Copy filed

Section 18.05.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Section 18.05.020 – Purpose
The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to reduce the likelihood of life and for property due to wildland fire through the use of performance and prescriptive requirements for construction and development in all Fire Hazard Severity Zones and increase the ability of buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface areas to resist intrusion of flames or burning embers projected by a vegetation fire and contributes to a systematic reduction in conflagration losses and reduce the likelihood of life and property due to wildfire.

Section 18.05.030 - Adoption of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

There hereby is adopted as the ‘Placentia Wildland-Urban Interface Code,’ those certain codes know and designated as the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2025 Edition based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code as published by the “International Code Council”, and shall become the wildland-urban interface code of the City for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conservation, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the City in wildland-urban interface areas. The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and its appendix chapters will be on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official/Fire Mars hal and the City Clerk’s office. Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the Placentia Wildland-Urban Interface Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the Placentia Wildland- Urban Interface Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 18.05.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
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(A) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City. (B) ‘Building official’ means the chief building official of the City as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee. (C) ‘City’ means the City of Placentia.
(D) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or his or her designee.
(E) ‘Jurisdiction’ means the City of Placentia.
(F) ‘Local Enforcing Agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 18.05.050 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as set forth in this chapter shall be enforced by the Local Enforcement Agency. The Fire Code Official or designee may detail and designate such staff members as shall be deemed necessary from time to time to enforce this Chapter 18.05.

Section 18.05.060 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Wildland-Urban Interface Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code Section 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay a penalty equal to one hundred (100) percent of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 18.05.070 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, including all appendices thereto and including all amendments made herein is on file in the office of the building official and the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code Section 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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Chapter 20.04

California Building Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

20.04.010 Title

20.04.020 Purpose

20.04.030 Adoption of Building Code

20.04.040 Definition of Terms

20.04.050 Amendments to Building Code

20.04.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.04.070 Fees

20.04.080 Copy filed

Chapter 20.04

BUILDING CODE

Section 20.04.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Building Code.’

Section 20.04.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and area of buildings and structures and conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided.

Section 20.04.030 - Adoption of Building Code

Except as provided in this Chapter, those certain building codes known and designated as the California Building Code 2025 Edition is hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code of the City of Placentia for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings and/or structures in the City of Placentia.

Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the Placentia Building Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the Placentia Building Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 20.04.040 - Definition of Terms.

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to it in this section as follows:

(A) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

(B) ‘Building official’ means the chief building official of the City as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code

(E) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(F) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the City.

Section 20.04.050 - Amendments to Building Code.

The following provisions of the 2025 California Building Code (CBC) are hereby amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:

Administrative Provisions. Division II of Chapter 1, entitled "Scope and Administration”, is applicable in the City.

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

103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building and Safety Services Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the bui lding official.

The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of the code.

105.2 Work Exempt from Permit. Exceptions 2, 9 and 14 shall read as follows:

2. Fences under 6 feet high.

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

14. Decks not exceeding 200 square feet in area, that are not more than 30 inches above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by CRC Section R311.2.

107.3 Examination of Documents. The following paragraph is added:

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

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Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems

Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

SECTION 903.2, Where required, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described in this section as follows:

Exception: Group R-3, occupancies shall comply with sections 903.2.8.1.

b) Alteration: When the floor area of the Alteration within any two -year period exceeds 75% of area of the existing structure and the alteration includes structural modifications other than seismic upgrade.

c) Addition: Sprinkler protection shall be provided throughout the entire building when:

1. Existing building less than 5,000 ft2: where 33% or more is added and the gross floor areas exceeds 5,000 ft2.

2. Existing building equal or greater than 5,000 ft 2: where more than 2,000 ft2 is added.

SECTION 903.2.8, Group R, is hereby amended as follows:

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

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

2. Existing buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:

a) When an addition is 50% or more of the existing building area, as defined in Section 502.1, or greater than 1000 square feet (92.903 m 2) within a two-year period; or
b) An addition when the existing building is already provided with automatic sprinklers; or
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c) When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Official determined that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.

SECTION 903.2.10 Group S-2, is hereby amended as follows:

903.2.10: Group S-2 Parking Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages.

SECTION 903.2.10.1, Commercial Parking Garages , is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:

903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity

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

SECTION 903.4, Sprinkler system supervision and alarms, is hereby amended by modifying item 1, deleting item 5 and 8, and renumbering the Exceptions as follows:

Exceptions:

1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings.

Exterior alarm specified by Section 903.4.2 shall apply.

2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.

90 100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
85 80
75 Design %
TABLE 903.3.5.3
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4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.

5. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in the open position.

6. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.

Chapter 35
Referenced Standards

Chapter 35 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:

NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:

Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:

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

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

(1) Quick-response type as defined in 3.6.4.8
(2) Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of 8.4.5 (3) Quick response CMSA sprinklers
(4) ESFR sprinklers
(5) Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers
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(6) Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard- response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems

Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:

9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.

Section 19.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

19.1.1.1 When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undeterm ined use other than warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with no reduction(s) in density or design area. Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 21.4.1.2.2.1 (d) curve “D”. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the sprinkler plan is submitted.

Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade the system to the required density for the new occupancy.

Section 11.2.3.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:

11.2.3.1.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be determined by one of the following methods, as approved by the Fire Code Official:

1) Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and multiply the result by 0.433;

2) Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;

3) Utilize the City of Placentia water-flow test form/directions to document a flow test conducted by the local water agency or an approved third party licensed in the State of California.

Section 16.9.10.2 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.3 is hereby deleted without replacement.

Section 16.9.10.4 is hereby deleted without replacement.

NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One - and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:

Section 5.1.3 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3 Stock of Spare Sprinklers

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Section 5.1.3.1 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.1. A supply of at least two sprinklers for each type shall be maintained on the premises so that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be promptly replaced.

Section 5.1.3.2 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.2 The sprinklers shall correspond to the types and temperature ratings of the sprinklers in the property.

Section 5.1.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.3 The sprinklers shall be kept in a cabinet located where the temperature to which they are subjected will at no time exceed 100 oF (38oC).

Section 5.1.3.4 is hereby added as follows:

5.1.3.4 A special sprinkler wrench shall be provided and kept in the cabinet to be used in the removal and installation of sprinklers. One sprinkler wrench shall be provided for each type of sprinkler installed.

Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:

7.1.2 The system piping shall not have a separate control valve unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.

NFPA 14, 2019 Edition, Installation of Standpipe and Hose Systems is hereby amended as follows:

Section 7.3.1.1 is hereby is deleted in its entirety and replaced as follows:

7.3.1.1 Class I and III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the finished floor.

Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more than 5 feet above the finished floor.

NFPA 24, 2019 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:

Section 6.2.9* (3) and (5) is hereby deleted without replacement and (6) and (7) renumbered as follows:

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Section 6.2.9* (2) is hereby revised as follows:

(2) When approved by the fire code official, a wall post indicating valve.

Section 6.3.3 is hereby added as follows:

Section 6.3.3 All post indicator valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.

Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:

Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.

Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings

Section 10.3.7 Bolts is hereby added as follows:

10.3.7 Bolts. All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material, prior to poly-tube, and after installation.

Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.

Section 10.4.3.1 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:

Section 10.4.3.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:

10.4.3.1.1 Pipe joints shall not be located under foundation footings. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints.

Chapter 15
Roof Assemblies and Rooftop Structures Table 1505.1 is hereby revised to read as follows:

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TABLE 1505.1a

MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS

TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION

IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB

B B B B B B B B B

For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Part 7, California Wildland-Urban Interface Code

CBC Section 1505.1.2 is amended as follows:
1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI). The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.

Section 20.04.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Building Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.04 shall be enforced by the City Building Official or his or her designee.

Section 20.04.070 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Building Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Building Code shall approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay, a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.04.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition is on file in the office of the Building Official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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Chapter 20.08
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Chapter 20.08

California Residential Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

20.08.010 Title

20.08.020 Purpose

20.08.030 Adoption of Residential Code

20.08.040 Definition of Terms

20.08.050 Amendments to Residential Code

20.08.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.08.070 Fees

20.08.080 Copy filed

Section 20.08.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Residential Code.’

Section 20.08.020 - Purpose.

Section 20.08.030 - Adoption of the 2025 California Residential Code.

Except as provided in this Chapter, those certain building codes known and designated as the California Residential Code (CRC) 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council, including Division II in Chapter 1, and including Appendix BF (Patio Covers) and Appendix CI (Swimming Pool Safety Act), shall become the residential code of the City of Placentia for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all residential structures within the scope of the CRC in the City of Placentia.

Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the Placentia Residential Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the Placentia Residential Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 20.08.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in th e California Residential Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:
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(A) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

(B) ‘Building official’ means the chief building official of the City as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code. ‘

(E) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(F) ‘Jurisdiction’ means the City.

(G) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 20.08.050 - Amendments to Residential Code.

The following provisions of the 2025 California Residential Code (CRC) hereby are amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:

CRC Table R301.2 is revised to read as follows:

TABLE R301.2 -- CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA Ground
Snow
Loado
Wind Design Seismic
Design
Categoryf
Subject To Damage From Ice Barrier
Underlayment
Requiredh
Flood
Hazardsg
Air
Freezing
Indexi
Mean
Annual
Tempj Speedd
(mph)
Topographic
effectsk
Special
wind
regionl
Windborne
debris
zonem
Weatheringa
Frost
line
depthb
Termitec
Zero 95 No No No D2 or E Negligible 12-14” Very
Heavy No Y/N Zero 66

MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIAn
Elevation Altitude
correction factore
Coincident wet
bulb
Indoor winter design
relative humidity
Indoor design dry-bulb
temperature
Outdoor winter
design dry-bulb
temperature
Heating
Temperature
Difference
272 -- 70 75 -- 34 --
Latitude Daily range Summer design
gains
Indoor summer design
relative humidity
Indoor summer design
dry-bulb temperature
Outdoor summer
design dry-bulb
temperature
Cooling
Temperature
Difference
33°52’57” 27 -- 15(50% RH) -- 80 --

For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.

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column shall be filled in with the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652. b. The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade.
c. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R30l.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. e. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
f. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1.
g. The City of Placentia does not have any Flood Hazards Zones. (OR, if yes) See City's FIRM maps for Flood Hazard Locations.
h. In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." i. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100 -year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the l00-year (99%) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at
www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrnl .
j. The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html . k. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. l. In accordance with Figure R301.2(4)A, where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with “YES” and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.

m. In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2.1, the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate “NO” in this part of the table.
n. The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction.
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o. The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figure R301.2 (6).

CRC Section R902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:

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

Exceptions:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Section 20.08.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Residential Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.08 shall be enforced by the City Building Official or his or her designee.

Section 20.08.070 - Fees.
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Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Residential Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Residential Code shall approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay, a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.08.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Residential Code (CRC) 2025 Edition, is on file in the office of the Building Official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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Chapter 20.12
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Chapter 20.12

California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

20.12.010 Title

20.12.020 Purpose

20.12.030 Adoption of Plumbing Code

20.12.040 Definition of Terms

20.12.050 Amendments to Plumbing Code

20.12.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.12.070 Fees

18.12.080 Copy filed

Section 20.12.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Plumbing Code.’

Section 20.12.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, equipment use, plumbing systems, materials and appurtenances and conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided.

Section 20.12.030 - Adoption of Plumbing Code.

Except as otherwise provided in this Chapter, the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, incorporating the ‘Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition is hereby adopted as the ‘Placentia Plumbing Code,’ regulating erection, installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, maintenance or use of plumbing systems within the City of Placentia.

Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the Placentia Plumbing Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the Placentia Plumbing Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 20.12.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Plumbing Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

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(B) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

(C) ‘Building official’ means the chief building official of the City as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘City’ means the City of Placentia.

(E) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code.

(F) Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as designated by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(G) “Jurisdiction’ means the City.

(H) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 20.12.050 - Amendments to Plumbing Code.

Reserved for future amendments

Section 20.12.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Plumbing Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.12 shall be enforced by the building official or his or her designee.

Section 20.12.070 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Plumbing Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Plumbing Code shall approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay, a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.12.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, is on file in the office of the Building Official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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Chapter 20.16
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Chapter 20.16

California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

20.16.010 Title

20.16.020 Purpose

20.16.030 Adoption of Electrical Code

20.16.040 Definition of Terms

20.16.050 Amendments to Electrical Code

20.16.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.16.070 Fees

20.16.080 Copy filed

Section 20.16.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Electrical Code.’

Section 20.16.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, equipment use, electrical systems, materials and appurtenances and conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided.

Section 20.16.030 - Adoption of Electrical Code.

Except as provided in this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association is hereby adopted as the ‘Placentia Electrical Code,’ regulating all installation, arrangement, alteration, repair, use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical appliances on premises within the City of Placentia.

Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the Placentia Electrical Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the Placentia Electrical Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 20.16.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Electrical Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

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(B) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

(C) ‘Chief Electrical Inspector’ means the chief building official of the City as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘City’ means the City of Placentia.

(E) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code.

(F) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as designated by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(G) ‘Jurisdiction’ means the City.

(H) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 20.16.050 - Amendments to Electrical Code.

The following provisions of the California Electrical Code hereby are amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:
310.3(B) Conductor Material is revised to add a second paragraph to read as follows: Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations.

Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured. 690.13(A) Location is revised to read as follows:

The means to disconnect a photovoltaic and electrical energy storage system shall be installed at a readily accessible location on the exterior of the building. A visible-open, lockable AC disconnect shall be located within three (3) feet of the meter, photovoltaic disconnect, or as required by the Building or Fire Code Official.

Section 20.16.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Electrical Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.16 shall be enforced by the building official or his or her designee.

Section 20.16.070 - Fees.

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California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.16.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, is on file in the office of the Building Official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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Chapter 20.20
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Chapter 20.20

California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

20.20.010 Title

20.20.020 Purpose

20.20.030 Adoption of Mechanical Code

20.20.040 Definition of Terms

20.20.050 Amendments to Mechanical Code

20.20.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.20.070 Fees

20.20.080 Copy filed

Section 20.20.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Mechanical Code.’

Section 20.20.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, equipment use, mechanical systems, materials and appurtenances and conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided.

Section 20.20.030 - Adoption of Mechanical Code.

Except as provided in this chapter, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted as the ‘Placentia Mechanical Code,’ including all appendices thereto and including all amendments made herein, and such Code shall be and become the Mechanical Code of the City of Placentia, governing, regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating, cooling, refrigeration systems, Incinerators and other miscellaneous heat producing appliances in the City of Placentia.

Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the Placentia Mechanical Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the Placentia Mechanical Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 20.20.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Mechanical Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

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(A) ‘Authority having jurisdiction’ means the City of Placentia.

(B) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

(C) ‘Mechanical inspector’ means the chief building official of the City as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘City’ means the City of Placentia.

(E) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code.

(F) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as designated by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(G) “Jurisdiction’ means the City.

(H) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 20.20.050 - Amendments to Mechanical Code.

Reserved for future amendments

Section 20.20.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Mechanical Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.20 shall be enforced by the building official or his or her designee.

Section 20.20.070 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Mechanical Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Mechanical Code shall approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.20.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, is on file in the office of the building official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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EXHIBIT “H”
Chapter 20.46
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Chapter 20.46

California Energy Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

20.46.010 Title

20.46.020 Purpose

20.46.030 Adoption of California Energy Code

20.46.040 Definition of Terms

20.46.050 Amendments to California Energy Code

20.46.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.46.070 Fees

20.46.080 Copy filed

Section 20.46.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Energy Code.’

Section 20.46.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for regulating and controlling the energy efficiency of buildings in the City of Placentia.

Section 20.46.030 - Adoption of California Energy Code.

Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes known and designated as the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the California Energy Commission, shall be and become the Energy Code of the City of Placentia, including all appendices thereto.

Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the Placentia Energy Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the Placentia Energy Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 20.46.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Energy Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

(A) ‘Authority having jurisdiction’ means the City of Placentia.

(B) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

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(C) ‘Building Official’ means the chief building official of the City as appointe d by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘City’ means the City of Placentia.

(E) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code.

(F) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as designated by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(G) “Jurisdiction’ means the City.

(H) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 20.12.050 - Amendments to California Energy Code.

Reserved for future amendments

Section 20.46.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Energy Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.46 shall be enforced by the building official or his or her designee.

Section 20.46.070 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Energy Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Energy Code shall approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.46.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition is on file in the office of the building official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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Exhibit “I”
Chapter 20.48
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Chapter 20.48

California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

20.48.010 Title

20.48.020 Purpose

20.48.030 Adoption of Green Building Standards Code

20.48.040 Definition of Terms

20.48.050 Amendments to Green Building Standards Code

20.48.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.48.070 Fees

20.48.080 Copy filed

Section 20.48.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Green Building Standards Code.’

Section 20.48.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, equipment use, building systems, materials and appurtenances in order to optimize use of renewable resources and minimize effects on the environment in the City of Placentia. This chapter shall also serve to reduce the negative impacts of construction and encourage sustainable construction practices in the planning and design, energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, and environmental quality of all newly constructed buildings or structures in the City of Placentia.

Section 20.48.030 - Adoption of Green Building Standards Code.

Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes known and designated as the California Green Building Standards Code 2025 Edition, shall become the Green Building Code of the of the City of Placentia, including all appendices thereto and including all amendments made herein, for reducing the negative impact and encouraging sustainable construction practices in the planning and design, energy efficiency, water efficiency and conservation, and environmental quality of all newly constructed buildings or structures in the City of Placentia.

Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the Placentia Green Building Standards Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the Placentia Green Building Standards Code except as specifically modified herein.

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Section 20.48.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Green Building Standards Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

(A) ‘Authority having jurisdiction’ means the City of Placentia.

(B) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

(C) ‘Building Official’ means the chief building official of the City as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘City’ means the City of Placentia.

(E) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code.

(F) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as designated by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(G) “Jurisdiction’ means the City.

(H) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 20.48.050 - Amendments to Green Building Standards Code.

The following provisions of the California Green Building Standards Code hereby are amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:

Section 301.1 of the California Green Building Standards Code is amended to read as follows:

301.1 Scope. Buildings shall be designed to include the green building measures specified as mandatory in the application checklists contained in this code.

Voluntary green building measures are also included in the application checklists and may be included in the design and construction of structures covered by this code, but are not required.

Section 20.48.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Green Building Standards Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.48 shall be enforced by the building off icial or his or her designee.

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Section 20.48.070 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Green Building Standards Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Green Building Standards Code shall approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.48.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, is on file in the office of the building official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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EXHIBIT “J”
Chapter 20.50
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Chapter 20.50

California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

20.50.010 Title

20.50.020 Purpose

20.50.030 Adoption of California Existing Building Code

20.50.040 Definition of Terms

20.50.050 Amendments to California Existing Building Code

20.50.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.50.070 Fees

20.50.080 Copy filed

Section 20.50.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia California Existing Building Code.’

Section 20.50.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for the alteration, repair, addition and change of occupancy of existing structures in the City of Placentia. .

Section 20.50.030 - Adoption of California Existing Building Code.

Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes known and designated as the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, shall become the Existing Building Code of the City, regulating the alteration, repair, addition and change of occupancy of existing structures in the City of Placentia.

Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the California Existing Building Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the California Existing Building Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 20.50.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Existing Building Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

(A) ‘Authority having jurisdiction’ means the City of Placentia.

(B) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

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the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘City’ means the City of Placentia.

(E) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code.

(F) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as designated by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(G) “Jurisdiction’ means the City.

(H) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 20.50.050 - Amendments to the California Existing Building Code.

Reserved for future amendments

Section 20.50.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Existing Building Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.50 shall be enforced by the building official or his or her designee.

Section 20.50.070 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Existing Building Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Existing Building Code approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.50.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, is on file in the office of the building official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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EXHIBIT “K”
Chapter 20.52
337

K-1

Chapter 20.52

California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition

Sections:

20.52.010 Title

20.52.020 Purpose

20.52.030 Adoption of Historical Building Code

20.52.040 Definition of Terms

20.50.050 Amendments to Historical Building Code

20.52.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.52.070 Fees

20.52.080 Copy filed

Section 20.52.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Historical Building Code.’

Section 20.52.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for the alteration, repair, addition and change of occupancy of historical structures in the City of Placentia. .

Section 20.52.030 - Adoption of California Historical Building Code.

Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes known and designated as the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, shall become the Existing Building Code of the City, regulating the alteration, repair, addition and change of occupancy of historical structures in the City of Placentia.

Section 20.52.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the California Historical Building Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

(A) ‘Authority having jurisdiction’ means the City of Placentia.

(B) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

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(C) ‘Building Official’ means the chief building official of the City as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘City’ means the City of Placentia.

(E) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code.

(F) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as designated by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(G) “Jurisdiction’ means the City.

(H) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the City.

Section 20.50.050 - Amendments to Historical Building Code

Reserved for future amendments

Section 20.52.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Historical Building Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.52 shall be enforced by the building official or his or her designee.

Section 20.52.070 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Historical Building Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Historical Building Code approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.52.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition, is on file in the office of the building official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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EXHIBIT “L”
Chapter 20.54
340

L-1

Chapter 20.54

International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition

Sections:

20.54.010 Title

20.54.020 Purpose

20.54.030 Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code

20.54.040 Definition of Terms

20.54.050 Amendments to International Property Maintenance Code

20.54.060 Enforcement and Inspections

20.54.070 Fees

20.54.080 Copy filed

Section 20.54.010 - Title.

This Chapter shall be known as the ‘Placentia Property Maintenance Code.’

Section 20.54.020 - Purpose.

The purpose of this Chapter is to prescribe regulations for the maintenance of buildings and structures within the City of Placentia.

Section 20.54.030 - Adoption of International Property Maintenance Code

Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes known and designated as the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, shall be and become the Property Maintenance Code of the City of Placentia, regulating the maintenance of buildings and structures within the City of Placentia.

Whenever the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any provision of the International Property Maintenance Code, said State regulations shall prevail over the provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code except as specifically modified herein.

Section 20.54.040 - Definition of Terms.

Whenever any of the following names or terms are used in the International Property Maintenance Code, each such name or term shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in this section as follows:

(A) ‘Authority having jurisdiction’ means the City of Placentia.

(B) ‘Building department’ means the ‘building division’ of the City.

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(C) ‘Building Official’ means the chief building official of the City as appointed by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(D) ‘City’ means the City of Placentia.

(E) ‘Fire Code’ means the Placentia Fire Code.

(F) ‘Fire code official’ means the Chief of the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department or other individual as designated by the City Administrator of the City, or his or her designee.

(G) “Jurisdiction’ means the City.

(H) ‘Local enforcing agency’ means the agency for which the Fire Code Official performs its duties and/or the City.

Section 20.54.050 - Amendments to the International Property Maintenance Code.

The following provisions of the International Property Maintenance Code hereby are amended to read, in words and figures, as follows:

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

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

103.1 Creation of agency. The Development Services Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the code official. The function of the agencies shall be the implem entation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

302.4 Weeds. Premises and exterior property shall be maintained free from weeds or plant growth in excess of six (6) inches. Noxious weeds shall be prohibited. Weeds shall be defined as all grasses, annual plants and vegetation, other than trees or shrubs provided; however, this term shall not include cultivated flowers and gardens. Upon failure of the owner or agent having charge of a property to cut and destroy weeds after service of a notice of violation, they shall be subject to prosecution in accordance with Section 109.3 and as prescribed by the authority having jurisdiction. Upon failure to comply with the notice of violation, any duly authorized employee of the jurisdiction or contractor hired by the jurisdiction shall be authorized to enter upon the property in violation and cut and destroy the weeds growing thereon, and the costs of such removal shall be paid by the owner or agent responsible for the property.

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

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

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

Section 20.54.060 - Enforcement and Inspections.

The Placentia Property Maintenance Code, as set forth in this Chapter 20.54 shall be enforced by the building official or his or her designee.

Section 20.54.070 - Fees.

Notwithstanding any provision of the Placentia Property Maintenance Code as hereby adopted, all fees for services provided pursuant to the Placentia Property Maintenance Code approved by resolution therefor as adopted by the City Council of the City of Placentia pursuant to the provisions of California Government Code § 66016, et seq. In addition to any other fee(s) to be charged hereunder, any person, firm, partnership or corporation initiating or engaging in any work without the permit therefor as required hereunder shall pay a penalty equal to 100% of the fee for the requisite permit if issued after such work commences, is initiated or engaged in by such person, firm, partnership or corporation.

Section 20.54.080 - Copy filed.

One (1) copy of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, is on file in the office of the building official pursuant to the requirements of California Health and Safety Code § 18942(e)(1) and is available for public inspection.”

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RESOLUTION NO. R-2025-66

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY

OF PLACENTIA MAKING REQUIRED FINDINGS

PERTAINING TO MODIFICATIONS TO THE

CALIFORNIA FIRE AND BUILDING CODES ADOPTED
BY ORDINANCE NO. O-2025-11 BASED UPON LOCAL

CLIMATIC, TOPOGRAPHIC AND GEOLOGIC

CONDITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE
REQUIREMENTS OF § 17958 OF THE CALIFORNIA

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
A. RECITALS

1. The State of California mandates all cities in the state impose the same requirements as are contained in the most recent edition(s) of the California Building Code, the California Fire Code, the California Green Building Standards Code, the California Residential Code, the California Plumbing Code, the Calif ornia Mechanical Code, the California Energy Code, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and the California Electrical Code ("Codes").

2. California Health and Safety Code § 17958.5(a) authorizes cities to make modifications or changes to the Codes which are reasonably necessary as a result of local climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions.

3. Prior to effecting any modifications or changes to the Codes, the City Council is required by the provisions of California Health and Safety Code § 17958.7 to make express findings that such changes or modifications are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions.

4. The Development Services and the Fire and Life Safety Departments recommend changes and modifications be made to the Codes based on the findings and evidence presented to this City Council and that said changes and modifications to the Codes are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City and have further advised that the remainder of said changes and modifications are of an administrative or procedural nature, or are concerned with subjects not covered by the Codes or are reasonably necessary to safeguard life and property within the City.

5. The City Council desires to ensure that the changes and modifica tions to the Codes required for proper implementation of Ordinance No. O-2025-11 are in effect concurrently with effective date of Ordinance No. O-2025-11.

6. All legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Resolution have occurred.

B. RESOLUTION

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PLACENTIA DOES HEREBY FIND, DETERMINE AND RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

1. The Recitals, Part A., set forth above are hereby adopted as the findings of the City Council in connection with the adoption of this Resolution.

2. Pursuant to the provisions of California Health and Safety Code §§ 17958.5(a) and 17958.7, this City Council hereby finds and determines that the changes and 344

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modifications to the Codes as set forth in Ordinance No. O-2025-11 are reasonably necessary due to local climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions within the City as follows:
a) Climatic Conditions
(1) The City of Placentia is located in a semi-arid
Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry winds (Santa Ana), which may reach speeds of 70 mph or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidi ty add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration).

In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the City. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, streetlights and utility poles will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.
(2) The climate alternates between extended periods of
drought and brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department’s ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County. (3) Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This n ecessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features. (4) These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent. b) Topographical conditions
(1) Natural topography in the city has elevations just above sea level. Many of the populated flatlands are already built upon, but further growth is occurring, creating greater restraints in an already densely populated area. (2) Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County. The combination of vehicular and railway traffic significantly impacts response, which supports the benefits of added fire protection systems.
(3) These topographical conditions combine to create a
situation that places Fire and Life Safety Departments response time to fire incidents at risk and makes it necessary to provide automatic on -site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.

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in seismic zones described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) resources available for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Placentia Fire and Life Safety Department.
c) Geological Conditions
(1) The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for recurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of Conservation.
(2) Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by
disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. Fires can become difficult to contain if water mains supplying water to the city can burst during earthquakes. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants.

State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe.”
(3) Road circulation features located throughout the City also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the City are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Street and storm drain design, accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. (4) Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes are in contact with soils.

3. The City Council hereby resolves that certain changes and modifications to the 2025 California Building Standards Code identified in proposed Ordinance No. O-2025- 11 are reasonably necessary as administrative or procedural in nature, or to ensure consistency with previously adopted ordinances, or are intended to enhance life and fire safety due to the climatic, topographical, and/or geological conditions , are cited below.

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equivalent to changes or modifications that were previously filed by the City of Placentia and were in effect as of September 30, 2025.

Amendments Proposed in Ordinance No. O-2025-
11 Findings as identified in a), b), and c), above
California Building Code
Chapter 1, Division II
Sections 903.2, 903.2.8, 903.2.10, 903.2.10.1,
903.3.5.3, 903.4, Table 1505.1, 1505.1.2.

Chapter 35: NFPA 13, 2025 Edition sections

16.12.3.3, 9.4.2.1, 9.2.1.7, 19.1.1.1, 11.2.3.1.1.1,

16.9.10.2, 16.9.10.3, 16.9.10.4. NFPA 13D, 2025
Edition sections 5.1.3.1, 5.1.3.2, 5.1.3.3, 5.1.3.4,

7.1.2. NFPA14, 2019 Edition section

7.3.1.1. NFPA 24, 2019 Edition sections 6.2.9,

6.3.3, 10.1.5, 10.3.7, 10.4.1.1, 10.4.3.1, 10.4.3.1.1.

Administrative, zoning, c)
a), b), c)

California Residential Code Sections R301.2,
R902.1, R902.1.2, Appendix CI.

a), b), c)

California Electrical Code Sections 310.3(B),
690.13
c)
California Building Code
Chapter 1, Division II
Sections 903.2, 903.2.8, 903.2.10, 903.2.10.1,
903.3.5.3, 903.4, Table 1505.1, 1505.1.2.

Chapter 35: NFPA 13, 2025 Edition sections

16.12.3.3, 9.4.2.1, 9.2.1.7, 19.1.1.1, 11.2.3.1.1.1,

16.9.10.2, 16.9.10.3, 16.9.10.4. NFPA 13D, 2025
Edition sections 5.1.3.1, 5.1.3.2, 5.1.3.3, 5.1.3.4,

7.1.2. NFPA14, 2019 Edition section

7.3.1.1. NFPA 24, 2019 Edition sections 6.2.9,

6.3.3, 10.1.5, 10.3.7, 10.4.1.1, 10.4.3.1, 10.4.3.1.1.

Administrative, zoning, c)
a), b), c)

California Fire Code Sections
113.4,113.4.2 113.4.3
202, 304.1.3, 305.6, 307.6.1,307.6.2, 307.6.2.1,
324.1, 325.1, 326.1, 327.1, 327.2, 328.1,
329.1,407.5, 501.1, 504.5, 504.5.1, 903.2, 903.2.8,
903.2.10, 903.3.5.3, 903.4.1, 5001.5.2, 5003.1.1.1,
5601.2.5, 5608.2, 5614, 5614, 5801.1
deleted Chapters 25, 26

Chapter 80 – Referenced Standards

2025 NFPA 13,

9.2.1.7,9.4.3.1, 16.9.10.2, 16.9.10.3, 16.9.10.4,

16.12.3.3, 19.1.1.1, 19.1.4.1.1
2025 NFPA 13D,

5.1.1.2, 5.1.1.2.1, 5.1.1.2.2, 5.1.1.2.3, 5.1.1.2.4,

7.1.2 2025 NFPA 24

6.2.9, 6.3.3, 10.1.5 10.3.7, 10.4.1.1, 10.4.3.1,

10.4.3.1.1 Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix H
Appendix BB

Administrative
a), b), c)

a), b), c)

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Appendix CC

Appendices A, D, E, F, G, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q
not adopted

4. This City Council further hereby finds that the facts supporting the findings reference herein are contained in the staff report and the oral and documentary evidence submitted to the City Council during the public hearing conducted regarding the adoption of Ordinance No. O-2025-11.

5. In accordance with the provisions of California Health and Safety Code § 17958.7, the City Clerk hereby is directed to forthwith file a certified copy of this Resolution and Ordinance O-2025-11 with the California Building Standards Commission.

6. A full, true and correct copy of this Resolution shall be maintained in the office of the building official for public inspection.

7. The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Resolution.

PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of November 2025.

__________________________
Kevin Kirwin, Mayor
ATTEST:

_________________________
Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA

COUNTY OF ORANGE

I, Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk of the City of Placentia, hereby certify that the foregoing Resolution was adopted a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Placentia, held on the 4th day of November 2025, by the following vote:

AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:

ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:

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Robert S. McKinnell, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:

Christian L. Bettenhausen, City Attorney

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Agenda Item No: 3.a

PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Submitted by: Jeannette Ortega
From: Administrative Services
Subject:

STUDY SESSION: PRESENTATION FROM THE ORANGE COUNTY POWER AUTHORITY

TO EXPLORE POTENTIAL MEMBERSHIP
Financial Impact:

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact to the City related to this agenda item.

Summary:

The Community Choice Aggregation (“CCA”) program has been available in California since 2002, following the passage of Assembly Bill 117. This program provides an alternative to the traditional Investor-Owned Utility (“IOU”) model by enabling local governments to manage their energy procurement. Through CCA, participating agencies can purchase electricity, set generation rates, and reinvest revenue locally. There are 25 operational CCAs in California, including the Orange County Power Authority (“OCPA”), collectively serving over 14 million customers across more than 200 cities and counties.

OCPA is a not-for-profit, Joint Powers Authority with the mission to provide renewable energy options at competitive, affordable rates and equitably reinvest to support sustainable communities. Joining OCPA provides cities with a unique opportunity to take control of their energy choices while delivering substantial benefits to the community. OCPA gives customers the flexibility to choose an energy plan based on how much renewable energy they’d like to have sourced for them. It reinvests funds locally to drive economic growth, support initiatives that reduce energy costs, shift consumption patterns, and improve reliability. By becoming a part of OCPA, the City can actively contribute to building a cleaner, more affordable energy future while supporting local control and advocacy at the state level.

Recommendation:

Recommended Action: It is recommended that the City Council:

1. Receive the presentation from the OCPA; and

2. Ask any questions of staff at the OCPA; and

3. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to take the next step in the process of exploring potential membership in OCPA by requesting that Southern California Edison release the City’s historical electric load data to OCPA for the purpose of conducting a feasibility study; and

4. Authorize the City Administrator and/or her designee to execute all necessary 350

documents for the City and OCPA to obtain the City’s historical electric load data.

Strategic Plan Statement:

There is no specific strategic planning goal or objective associated with this agenda item.

Discussion:

The City has requested learning more about the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) and the potential benefits of offering residents and businesses a choice in electric service providers. During this study session, OCPA will provide a comprehensive overview of its mission, goals, and role as a nonprofit agency established by local cities to serve their communities.

As a not-for-profit organization, OCPA is committed to its customers and advocates for the communities it serves. It reinvests revenues locally through customer-focused programs designed to help residents and businesses reduce or shift their electricity use, leading to lower utility bills. In addition, OCPA actively promotes energy affordability across all levels of government, with a focus on reducing electricity delivery charges, which account for approximately two-thirds of the average customer’s bill.

OCPA’s presentation will highlight its value proposition: providing customers with more energy choices, including higher renewable content, at competitive and affordable rates. The organization also partners with local nonprofits and maintains strong community engagement to ensure its programs reflect local needs and priorities.

Lastly, OCPA will outline the steps the City would take if it chooses to further explore or join the agency. There is no cost to the City for either exploring potential membership or formally joining OCPA.

Fiscal Impact Summary:

There is no fiscal impact to the City related to this agenda item.

Attachments
OCPA Presentation
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November 4, 2025
OCPA Introduction for the City of Placentia
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•Assembly Bill 117 passed in 2002 to establish
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA), introducing
competition and choice into the energy market.
•AB 117 allows communities to join together and
provide residents and businesses the opportunity
to choose their electric provider and how much
renewable energy they want to procure to put
onto the grid.

A growing movement in California:
14 million people in 200 communities
are currently benefiting from CCAs
What is Community Choice Aggregation (CCA)?
CCAs are 26% of the state’s energy load and growing!
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ENERGY SOURCED (CCA)ENERGY DELIVERED (Utility Company)ENERGY USED (Customer) 3 How it Works
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Benefits of
Community
Energy

THE POWER IS IN YOUR HANDS
•Bring choice and competition
to the energy market
•Local control
•Local reinvestment
•Local job creation
•Put more renewable energy
onto the grid at a faster rate
•Supporting climate action
and adaptation goals
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•Not-for-profit supporting over 177,000
customers today
•23 staff with over 100 years of collective
experience
•Investing $1.5M in energy programs this
fiscal year
•Community grants have awarded over
$300,000 to nonprofit organizations
•Invested over $300,000 in partnering
with local nonprofit organizations
•Decreased carbon emissions by over
2 Billion lbs.

Orange County Power Authority
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OCPA’s 2025 rate design offers a three renewable energy plans to meet customers’ specific environmental and financial goals
Clean Energy Options
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Affordability Advocacy
•OCPA advocates for affordability measures on behalf of customers in the California and Federal Legislatures,
and at regulatory agencies like the California Public
Utilities Commission (CPUC).
•OCPA has advocated for various measures that would
benefit customers including:
o Public financing of transmission infrastructure
to remove this cost from customer bills
o Preserving federal energy tax incentives
o Continued funding of grant initiatives that support
measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
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Reinvesting in the Community
As a not-for-profit, OCPA’s focus is customers, not shareholders •OCPA customers are eligible for programs and rebates that help save energy, cut costs, and transition to cleaner energy options. •OCPA honors all low-income programs including CARE, FERA, and Medical Baseline.
•Current budget is $1.2M and will gradually increase to $2.2M by FY 2031. •Projections will be refined as the Board following development of five-year roadmap.
•Other established CCAs have allocated between 1.1% and 2.3% of their total projected revenues to energy programs.
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The Latest Orange County Power Authority
Programs Providing Value to Customers
OCPA Charge@home rebate program
Offers a $1,000 rebate for a residential Level 2 hard-
wired EV charger purchased through the OCPA
Marketplace -where chargers range from $500-$700,
making it no cost to customers.

Solar Battery rebate program
A $1,000 rebate for rooftop solar installations that
include a battery storage system or standalone battery
storage.

Other Money and Energy-Saving Programs
OCPA Marketplace
An online tool for discounts on smart home devices and
energy-efficient products. Energy Efficiency Kits are
available for free or reduced cost while supplies last.

Solar/Net Energy Metering (NEM)
For customers with rooftop solar, OCPA’s Net Surplus
Compensation (NSC) rate is 10% higher than Southern
California Edison’s prevailing NSC rate.

OhmConnect
OCPA customers can sign up to receive cash and gift cards for reducing their energy use during peak periods.

Incentive Finder
A one-stop shop to see qualifying state, federal, and
local rebates.
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Community Programs
In Development –Longterm Roadmap of Programs (Community Power Plan) •Gathering input to ensure future programs address specific community needs •Programs from other California CCAs include:

Electrification of new construction
affordable housing Low-interest loans for solar
Multifamily building energy audits
and in-unit electric panel upgrades
Multifamily housing
EV charging installation
with technical support
Electrify Your Home Program
•Heat pump HVAC systems
•Heat pump water heaters
•Induction cooktops & ranges
•Portable heat pump space conditioners
Low interest loans for solar
Demand response incentive program
for businesses
Technical assistance
for building decarbonization
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Net Energy Metering (Solar Customers)
Maintaining OCPA’s Favorable Net Energy Metering (NEM) Program As part of its mission to encourage local renewable energy development, including rooftop solar, OCPA continues to extend the benefits of the NEM 2.0 program to both current and new customers. This approach sets OCPA apart from SCE, which has transitioned to NEM 3.0 (also known as the Net Billing Tariff or NBT and Solar Billing Plan or SBP).

Key Benefits of OCPA’s NEM Program:
•Higher Compensation for Export Energy: OCPA offers full retail rates for all excess solar generation up to a customer’s annual energy usage amount. This helps customers reduce their energy bills and encourages the adoption of solar PV systems. In contrast, under NEM 3.0, excess energy exported to the grid is compensated at a significantly lower avoided cost rate, making OCPA’s program more financially attractive. •Faster Payback Period: OCPA’s NEM program provides shorter payback periods for solar installations due to the full retail credit for exported energy. While NEM 3.0 incentivizes pairing solar PV and storage systems to reduce payback times, the high upfront costs of storage systems can make this option less accessible, especially for low-income customers. •Competitive Net Surplus Compensation: For customers with surplus solar energy –generation that exceeds their annual energy usage –OCPA offers Net Surplus Compensation (NSC) rates that are 10% higher than SCE’s NSC rate, providing additional financial benefits to customers producing excess solar energy. •Standardized Yearly True-Up in April: Under OCPA’s NEM program, all customers have their true-up in April, allowing customers to build up excess generation credits in the summer to be used in the winter. 362

OCPA Clean Energy Access Program
•In August 2025, OCPA submitted an application to the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to administer a green tariff program for disadvantaged communities.
•Designated the Clean Energy Access Program, it is designed to help eligible low- income residential customers in disadvantaged communities who cannot afford, or are unable, to install rooftop solar systems.
•Participants will receive 100% solar energy and an additional 20% bill discount.

When combined with existing low-income discounts, qualified customers could save more than 50% -or about half -of their monthly electric bill. •Once enrolled, customers will enjoy these benefits for up to 20 years –providing long-term financial relief and reliable access to clean energy. •Pending CPUC approval, OCPA anticipates program launch in Q3 2026, with plans to expand capacity to serve more customers when Costa Mesa joins OCPA in 2027.
•The program will additionally enable OCPA to source a local solar project, increasing the economic and environmental benefits for the community. •Looking ahead, OCPA plans to broaden clean energy opportunities by developing new solar projects –potentially paired with energy storage – to ensure lasting benefits for low-income and disadvantaged communities. 363

City Council
Considers
Expressing
Interest in
Joining
OCPA
OCPA
Conducts
Feasibility
Study/Board
Considers
Inviting New
Member
City Council
Considers
Adopting
Ordinance
Joining JPA
OCPA Board
Approves
and Files
Implementation
Plan by
End of CY
Onboarding
Process/
Public
Outreach
OCPA
Service Goes
Live
City Does
Not Move
Forward
City Cannot
Join OCPA
City Does
Not Join
OCPA
City Waits
Another Year to
Launch OCPA
Service
Jan - Jun
Yes
Jan - Sep Oct - Nov Nov - Dec CY +1 CY +2
Yes Yes Yes Yes
No No No No
Process of Becoming a Member City
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Joe Mosca
CEO
www.ocpower.org
[email protected]
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Agenda Item No: 3.b

PLACENTIA CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
Meeting Date: November 4, 2025
Submitted by: Jeannette Ortega
From: City Administrator
Subject:

REVIEW THE COMPOSITION AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR THE PUBLIC MEMBERS

OF THE PLACENTIA ENHANCED INFRASTRUCTURE FINANCING DISTRICT PUBLIC

FINANCING AUTHORITY
Financial Impact:

Fiscal Impact:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.

Summary:

On February 19, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R-2019-05, a Resolution of Intention to establish the Placentia Enhanced Infrastructure Financing District (“EIFD”) in collaboration with the County of Orange and to begin the process for its formation within the City's boundaries.

Following this, on April 23, 2019, the Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a resolution to participate in the Placentia EIFD and its governing body, the Public Financing Authority (PFA). Subsequently, on May 21, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R- 2019-23, formally establishing the PFA’s membership structure.

In accordance with EIFD law, the PFA functions as the governing board for the Placentia EIFD. With the County’s involvement, the PFA consists of two City Council Members, one County Supervisor, and two public members, all of whom must comply with EIFD law and Government Code Section 54974.

EIFD Law does not specify criteria, term limits or selection process for the public members appointments to the Placentia EIFD Public Financing Authority. Under Section 53398.51.1, the Public Financing Authority’s membership shall consist of a minimum of two members of the public chosen by the legislative bodies of the participating entities. Tonight’s agenda item seeks City Council’s review of the composition and selection process for the public members serving on the Placentia EIFD Public Financing Authority.

Recommendation:

Recommended Action: It is recommended that City Council:

1. Review the composition of the public members to the Placentia EIFD Public Financing Authority; and
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2. Review the selection process for the public member appointments; and

3. Provide direction to City Staff; and

4. Authorize the City Administrator, or her designee, to execute all necessary documents in a form approved by the City Attorney.

Strategic Plan Statement:

This item is consistent with the City Council approved Five Year Strategic Plan Goal 3:

Promote Community and Economic Development, specifically, Objective 3.4: Complete Bond Financing Structure for Old Town EIFD.

Discussion:

The primary purpose of the Placentia EIFD is to revitalize the public infrastructure in the City’s historic Old Town. This effort is intended to expand retail and housing opportunities and improve both local and regional transportation options.

The PFA, established under state law, serves as the governing board of the Placentia EIFD.

The PFA is responsible for conducting public hearings on the Infrastructure Financing Plan (“IFP”), reviewing tax increment revenue projections, setting infrastructure funding priorities, and authorizing the issuance of bonds. The Placentia City Council will also review the IFP and approve the bond structure and financing.

On May 21, 2019, the City Council adopted Resolution No. R-2019-23, which outlined the composition of the PFA. The PFA consists of two City Council members, two public members appointed by the Council, and one member of the County Board of Supervisors.

Public members serve four-year terms and must meet at least one of the following eligibility criteria:

1. Own property within the Placentia EIFD;

2. Be a resident of the Placentia EIFD; or

3. Own or operate a business, private or non-profit, that owns or leases property in Placentia.

EIFD Law does not specify criteria term limits or selection process for the public members.

Under Section 53398.51.1, the Public Financing Authority’s membership shall consist of a minimum of two members of the public chosen by the legislative bodies of the participating entities.

On April 23, 2019, the County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 19-032, which indicates under Section 3, "The Fourth District member of the Board of Supervisors, or the member's designee, shall be a member of the PFA, whose membership will also include the Mayor of the City of Placentia, a member of the City Council appointed by the City Council, and two members of the public appointed by the Placentia City Council." Tonight’s agenda item seeks City Council’s review of the current composition and selection process for the public members serving on the Placentia EIFD Public Financing Authority.

Fiscal Impact Summary:

There is no fiscal impact associated with this item.
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