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907.2.30 Pet dealers and pet boarding facilities. An automatic fire alarm system is required to be installed and monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with this code in pet dealer and pet boarding facilities in compliance with Health and Safety Code Sections 122155 and 122385.
Exception: Where an automatic fire sprinkler system installed and monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance with this code.
>907.6.3 Initiating device identification. The fire alarm system shall identify the specific initiating device address, location, device type, floor level where applicable, and status, including indication of normal, alarm, trouble, and/or supervisory status, as appropriate.
Exceptions:
1. Exception deleted.
2. Exception deleted.
3. Special initiating devices that do not support individual device identification.
4. Fire alarm systems or devices that are replacing existing equipment. 907.6.6.2 MIY monitoring. Direct transmission of alarms Associated with monitor-it-yourself (MIY) transmitters to a public safety answering point (PSAP) are not be permitted. 907.7 Acceptance tests and completion. Upon completion of the installation, modification, repair, or maintenance, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72 and Fire District Standard 9-5.
SECTION 912
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
912.1 Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.7 and Fire District Standard 5-10.
912.2.2 Existing buildings. On existing buildings, wherever the fire department connection is not visible to approaching fire apparatus, the fire department connection shall be indicated by an approved sign in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-10. >912.5 Signs. A sign in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-10 shall be mounted on all fire department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes, or fire pump connections. Where the fire department connection does not serve the entire building, a sign shall be provided indicating the portions of the building served.
SECTION 913
FIRE PUMPS
913.2 Protection against interruption of service. The fire pump, driver, and controller shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 20 against possible interruption of service through damage caused by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, rodents, insects, windstorm, freezing, vandalism and other adverse conditions.
913.2.3 Alternate source of power. Notwithstanding the availability of a public utility to provide electric service for a fire pump, electrically driven fire pumps shall be provided with an alternate
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source of power in accordance with NFPA 20 due to historical and foreseeable extended power interruptions along the California Power Grid due to high demand, high heat, public safety power shutoffs, and damage to the power grid caused by destructive natural events common in Southern California such as wildfires, Santa Ana winds, and earthquakes. 913.2.4 Alternate source of fuel. Notwithstanding the availability of a public utility to provide natural gas for a fuel powered fire pump, natural gas fueled fire pumps supplied from the public utility shall be provided with an alternate source of fuel or the ability to accept an alternate source of fuel due to historical and foreseeable extended interruptions of the natural gas supply caused by seismic activity.
913.2.5 Interruption of service. When a fire pump installed to provide the required demand for one or more fire sprinkler systems experiences an interruption of service, the interruption of service shall constitute the fire sprinkler system being out of service regardless of an uninterrupted supply of water to the fire sprinkler system. An interruption of service to a fire pump shall be in accordance with Section 901.7 of this code.
SECTION 915
CARBON MONOXIDE DETECTION
915.1.1.1 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 916
GAS DETETION SYSTEMS
916.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
SECTION 1001
ADMINISTRATION
1001.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 1003
GENERAL MEANS OF EGRESS
1003.8 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pool enclosures, gates, and means of egress shall be in accordance with the California Building Code, the California Health and Safety Code, and the Fire District Guidance Document for Swimming Pools.
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SECTION 1013
EXIT SIGNS
1013.1 Where required. Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign readily visible from any direction of egress travel. The path of egress travel to exits and within exits shall be marked by readily visible exit signs to clearly indicate the direction of egress travel in cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to the occupants. Intervening means of egress doors within exits shall be marked by exit signs. Exit sign placement shall be such that any point in an exit access corridor or exit passageway is within 100 feet (30 480 mm) or the listed viewing distance of the sign, whichever is less, from the nearest visible exit sign.
Exceptions:
1. Exit signs are not required in rooms or areas that require only one exit or exit access.
2. Main exterior exit doors or gates that are obviously and clearly identifiable as exits need not have exit signs where approved by the fire code official.
3. Exit signs are not required in occupancies in Group U and individual sleeping units or dwelling units in Group R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-3.1.
4. Exit signs are not required where inmates are housed or held in dayrooms, sleeping rooms or dormitories in occupancies in Group I-3.
5. In occupancies in Groups A-4 and A-5, exit signs are not required on the seating side of vomitories or openings into seating areas where exit signs are provided in the concourse that are readily apparent from the vomitories. Egress lighting is provided to identify each vomitory or opening within the seating area in an emergency.
6. In Group S occupancies approved for high-piled combustible storage where forklift, powered industrial truck, and powered cart operators are the primary occupants, exit signs are not required in the aisles, the shipping and receiving areas, or between exits and exit access doors.
CHAPTER 11
EXISTING BUILDINGS
SECTION 1101
GENERAL
1101.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall apply to existing buildings constructed prior to the adoption of this code. Construction, fire protection, and life safety in existing buildings shall be in accordance with this chapter, this code, the California Building Code, the California Existing Building Code, and other applicable codes.
1101.2 Intent. The intent of this chapter is to provide a minimum degree of fire and life safety to persons occupying existing buildings by providing minimum construction, fire protection, and life safety requirements where existing buildings do not comply with the minimum requirements of this code or the California Building Code.
1101.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.
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SECTION 1103
FIRE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS
1103.5.3 Group I-2, Condition 2. In addition to the requirements of Section 1103.5.2, existing buildings of Group I-2, Condition 2 occupancy shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1. The automatic sprinkler system shall be installed within a time frame established by the fire code official.
CHAPTER 12
ENERGY SYSTEMS
SECTION 1201
GENERAL
1201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and Fire District Standard 12-1 shall apply to the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, retrofitting, testing, commissioning and decommissioning of energy systems used for generating or storing energy. It shall not apply to equipment associated with the generation, control, transformation, transmission, or distribution of energy installations that is under the exclusive control of an electric utility or lawfully designated agency. 1201.4 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 1203
EMERGENCY AND STANDBY POWER SYSTEMS
1203.1.6.1 Alternate source of power. Notwithstanding the availability of a public electric utility, an alternate source of power shall be provided when the manufacturer’s instructions, the listing, this code, or applicable referenced standards require equipment to have an uninterruptable power source.
The public electric utility is not considered a reliable uninterruptable power source due to historical and foreseeable extended power interruptions along the California Power Grid due to high demand, high heat, public safety power shutoffs, and damage to the power grid caused by destructive natural events common in Southern California such as wildfires, Santa Ana winds, and earthquakes. 1203.1.6.2 Alternate source of fuel. Notwithstanding the availability of a public utility to provide natural gas for a stationary emergency power generator, natural gas fueled stationary emergency power generators supplied from the public utility shall be provided with an alternate source of fuel or the ability to accept an alternate source of fuel due to historical and foreseeable extended interruptions of the natural gas supply caused by seismic activity.
SECTION 1204
PORTABLE GENERATORS
>1204.10 Fire extinguisher. A listed portable fire extinguisher complying with section 906 with a minimum rating of 2-A:20-B:C shall be provided when a portable generator is in use. Based on the size and approved location of the portable generator, the fire code official is authorized to require additional fire extinguishers and/or fire extinguishers with a higher rating. Extinguishers are required to be located with respect to the portable generator as directed by the fire code official.
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SECTION 1205
SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC POWER SYSTEMS
1205.3 Other than Group R-3 buildings. Access to systems for buildings, other than those containing Group R-3 occupancies, shall be provided in accordance with Sections 1205.3.1 through 1205.3.3. 1205.3.2 Interior pathways. Interior pathways shall be provided between array sections to meet the following requirements:
1. Pathways shall be provided at intervals not greater than 150 feet throughout the length and width of the roof.
2. A pathway not less than 4 feet wide in a straight line to roof standpipes, ventilation hatches, and permanently installed ladders intended for firefighter use. 1205.3.5 Access ladders. Where access ladders are required and installed in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-6, a clear operational area at the base of the ladder of not less than 8 feet by 8 feet is required to be provided. This operational area is required to provide unobstructed access to a perimeter pathway and/or an interior pathway as required by this section and as determined by the fire code official.
1205.5.1 Vegetation control. A vegetation exclusion zone of not less than 10 feet shall be required around the perimeter of the ground-mounted photovoltaic arrays. A noncombustible base of gravel or other noncombustible base approved by the fire code official shall be installed and maintained under the photovoltaic arrays and associated electrical equipment installations. The fire code official is authorized to require additional vegetation exclusion and/or management consistent with the hazards and risks of the location where a ground-mounted photovoltaic array is installed.
SECTION 1206
STATIONARY FUEL CELL SYSTEMS
1206.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 1207
ELECTRICAL ENERGY STORAGE SYSTEMS (ESS)
1207.1.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105. 1207.5.7 Vegetation control. Areas within 10 feet on each side of outdoor ESS shall be cleared of combustible vegetation and other combustible growth. The fire code official is authorized to require additional vegetation exclusion and/or management consistent with the hazards and risks of the location where an outdoor ESS is installed.
1207.6.5 Thermal runaway. Where required by table 1207.6 or elsewhere in this code, batteries and other ESS shall be provided with a listed device or other approved method acceptable to the fire code official to prevent, detect and minimize the impact of thermal runaway. 1207.10.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
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CHAPTER 20
AVIATION FACILITIES
SECTION 2001
GENERAL
2001.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 21
DRY CLEANING
SECTION 2101
GENERAL
2101.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 22
COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS
SECTION 2201
GENERAL
2201.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 23
MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES
SECTION 2301
GENERAL
2301.1 Scope. Automotive motor fuel dispensing facilities, marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities, fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facilities, aircraft motor-vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities, residential fueling operations, and repair garages shall be in accordance with this chapter and the California Building Code, International Fuel Gas Code, California Mechanical Code, and Fire District Standard 23-1. Such operations shall include both those that are accessible to the public and private operations. 2301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 24
FLAMMABLE FINISHES
SECTION 2401
GENERAL
2401.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
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CHAPTER 25
FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING
SECTION 2501
GENERAL
2501.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 26
FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
SECTION 2601
GENERAL
2601.1 Scope. Fumigation and insecticidal fogging operations within buildings, structures, and spaces shall comply with this chapter and the California Food and Agricultural Code, Divisions 6 and 7. Where there are conflicting provisions, the regulations contained in the Food and Agricultural Code shall prevail.
2601.2 Permits. An operational permit is not required to conduct fumigation and insecticidal fogging operations per California State Fire Marshal Informational Bulletin issued 10-03-00. Instead, provide required notification to the fire code official in accordance with Section 2603.3 of this code and the California Business and Professions Code Section 8505.5.
CHAPTER 27
SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES
SECTION 2701
GENERAL
2701.5 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 28
LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND
WOODWORKING FACILITIES
SECTION 2801
GENERAL
2801.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 2804
FIRE PROTECTION
2804.5 Water supply. An approved fire hydrant / water supply system capable of supplying 1,500 gallons per minute (gpm) fire flow for 2 hours shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the
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yard. When required fire flow cannot be provided, the fire code official is authorized to impose additional restrictions on pile sizes, locations, and separations.
CHAPTER 29
MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS
SECTION 2901
GENERAL
2901.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 30
INDUSTRIAL OVENS
SECTION 3001
GENERAL
3001.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 31
TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES,
AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
SECTION 3101
GENERAL
3101.1 Scope. Tents, temporary special event structures, and membrane structures shall comply with this chapter, Fire District Standard 4-1, and Fire District Standard 31-1. The provisions of Section 3103 are applicable only to temporary tents and membrane structures. The provisions of Sections 3104 and 3106 are applicable to temporary and permanent tents and membrane structures. The provisions of Section 3105 are applicable to temporary special event structures. The provisions of Section 3106 are applicable to inflatable amusement devices. The provisions of Section 3107 are applicable to outdoor assembly events. Other temporary structures shall comply with the California Building Code.
SECTION 3103
TEMPORARY TENTS AND MEMBRANE STRUCTURES
3103.1 General. Tents and membrane structures used for temporary periods of 30 days or less shall comply with this section and Section 3106. Tents and membrane structures used for a period of 31 to 180 days shall comply with the California Building Code. Other temporary structures erected for a period of 180 days or less shall comply with the California Building Code. 3103.4 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105. 3103.8.2 Location. Tents or membrane structures shall not be located within 20 feet of lot lines, buildings, other tents or membrane structures, drive aisles available for vehicular use, parked
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vehicles, or internal combustion engines. For the purpose of determining required distances, support ropes and guy wires shall be considered as part of the temporary membrane structure or tent.
SECTION 3105
TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES
3105.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105. 3105.4 Use period. Temporary special event structures erected in accordance with ANSI E1.21 shall not be erected for a period of more than 30 days.
SECTION 3106
OUTDOOR ASSEMBLY EVENTS
3106.1 Scope. Outdoor assembly events shall comply with this section, Chapter 4 as applicable, and all applicable Fire District Standards.
3106.2.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 32
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
SECTION 3201
GENERAL
3201.1 Scope. High-piled combustible storage shall be in accordance with this chapter and Fire District Standard 32-1. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, the following material-specific requirements shall apply:
Note: No changes to the numbered list.
3201.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 3205
HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE
3205.7 Designation of storage heights and areas. Where required by the fire code official, a visual method of indicating the maximum allowable storage height and area shall be provided.
SECTION 3206
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
3206.7 Fire department access doors. Where fire department access doors are required by Table 3206.2, fire department access doors shall be provided in accordance with Sections 3206.7.1 through 3206.7.9.
3206.7.3 Access to doors. An all-weather surface of either asphalt or concrete not less than 3 feet in width is required to provide a continuous pathway connecting the exterior landings of the fire access doors. Fire department access doors shall be able to be accessed without the use of a ladder.
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3206.7.9 Identification of fire department access doors. Required access doors in any building with a gross floor area greater than 10,000 square feet shall be marked in accordance with Fire District Standard 5-5.
SECTION 3208
RACK STORAGE
3208.3 Flue spaces. Rack storage areas protected with an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided with flue spaces in accordance with Table 3208.3. Required flue spaces shall be maintained. 3208.3.1 Flue space protection and identification. Flue spaces required by Table 3208.3 above the first tier of storage in single-, double-, or multiple-row rack storage installations shall be identified and equipped with approved protection devices in accordance with this section and Fire District Standard 32-1. Such devices and means of identification shall not be removed or modified.
SECTION 3209
AUTOMATED STORAGE
3209.1 General. Automated storage shall be in accordance with this section and Fire District Standard 32-1.
CHAPTER 33
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
SECTION 3301
GENERAL
3301.1 Scope. This chapter shall apply to structures in the course of construction, alteration, or demolition, including those in underground locations. This chapter shall also apply to the site and operations associated with construction, alteration, or demolition. Compliance with NFPA 241 and/or Fire District Standard 33-3 is required for items not specifically addressed in this chapter. 3301.3 Site safety plan. A site safety plan shall be provided in accordance with Section 3303 and Fire District Standard 33-3.
3301.4 Construction permits. Construction or building permits shall not be issued until the fire code official inspects and approves required fire apparatus access and water supply for the construction site.
The issuance of building permits with regard to the requirements of this section shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard 33-1.
SECTION 3303
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR
FIRE PROTECTION AND SITE SAFETY
3303.1 Program development and maintenance. The owner or owner’s authorized agent shall be responsible for the development, implementation, and maintenance of an approved, written site safety plan establishing a fire prevention and site safety program at the project site applicable throughout all
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phases of the construction, repair, alteration, or demolition work. The plan shall address the requirements of this chapter, other applicable portions of this code, and Fire District Standard 33-3. The plan is required to include the duties of staff and staff training requirements. The plan shall be submitted and approved by the fire code official before a building permit is issued. Any changes to the plan shall be submitted for approval. The approved site safety plan is required to be provided to everyone who is working on the site and reviewed with those who visit the site.
SECTION 3304
TEMPORARY HEATING EQUIPMENT
3304.1 Listed and approved. Temporary heating devices shall be listed and labeled. The installation, maintenance, and use of temporary heating devices shall be in accordance with the listing and the manufacturer’s instructions. Installation and/or use of temporary heating devices requires prior approval by the fire code official.
SECTION 3305
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE, DAMAGE, AND INJURY
3305.4 Open burning and outdoor fires. Open burning and outdoor fires as defined by Fire District Standard 3-1 are prohibited at sites where construction, alteration, and/or demolition work is being performed.
3305.5 Fire watch and safety standby. Where required by the fire code official or the site safety plan established in accordance with Section 3303.1, a fire watch and safety standby shall be provided for building demolition and for building construction in accordance with section 403.11.1 and Fire District Standard 9-2.
3305.5.1 Fire watch and safety standby during construction. A fire watch and safety standby shall be provided during non-working hours for construction, alteration, or demolition where the building exceeds 30 feet in height above the lowest adjacent grade at any point along the building perimeter, for new multistory construction with an aggregate area exceeding 10,000 square feet of floor area, or as required by the fire code official and Fire District Standard 33-3.
Exception: Group R-3 occupancies.
3305.5.2 Fire watch and safety standby personnel. Trained personnel shall be provided to serve as an on-site fire watch and safety standby in accordance with Section 403.12.1. The combination of fire watch duties and site security duties is acceptable. 3305.6 Hot work. Welding, cutting, grinding, soldering or brazing with open flame torches, torch applied processes, and any other hot work or use of open flame devices is required to be conducted under a hot work program administered by the site safety director in accordance with Chapter 35, Fire District Standard 33-3, and Fire District Standard 35-1.
3305.8 Cooking and food warming. Cooking and food warming, including the use of microwave ovens and portable electrical devices, shall be prohibited except in approved designated cooking and food warming areas separated from combustible materials by a minimum of 20 feet. Signs with a minimum letter height of 3 inches and a minimum brush stroke of ½ inch shall be posted in conspicuous locations in designated cooking and food warming areas and state:
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DESIGNATED COOKING AND FOOD WARMING AREA.
COOKING AND WARMING FOOD OUTSIDE OF A DESIGNATED COOKING AND FOOD WARMING AREA IS PROHIBITED.
Cooking and food warming restrictions and the location of designated cooking and food warming areas are required to be included in the site safety plan.
SECTION 3310
FIRE AND EMERGENCY REPORTING
3310.1.1 Cellular enabled devices. Cellular enabled devices are an approved equivalent means of communication and can be used in place of emergency telephone facilities when the street address of the construction site is stored in the device and when an alternate emergency telephone number is programmed into the device. The primary phone number for requesting fire suppression and other emergency services is 9-1-1.
SECTION 3311
ACCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTING
3311.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for fire fighting shall be provided to all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to within 50 feet of temporary or permanent fire department connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions. Vehicle access shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available. Temporary fire apparatus access roadways shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard 33-2.
SECTION 3313
WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
3313.1 When required. An approved water supply for fire protection, either temporary or permanent, shall be made available prior to combustible material arriving on the site. Temporary water supply and fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard 33-2.
Exception: Combustible materials used for the forms for thrust blocks, footings, foundations, slabs, and vertical panels and similar work when approved by the fire code official. 3313.2 Combustible building materials. Prior to combustible building materials of the building under construction being delivered to a site, a minimum fire flow of 1,500 gallons per minute shall be provided.
The fire hydrant or one of the hydrants used to provide this fire flow shall be within 300 feet of the combustible building materials, as measured along an approved fire apparatus access road. Where the site configuration is such that one fire hydrant cannot be located within 300 feet of all combustible building materials, the fire code official is authorized to require additional and/or alternate means of providing adequate water supply for fire protection.
3313.3 Vertical construction of Types III, IV and V construction. Prior to commencement of vertical construction of Type III, IV or V buildings that utilize any combustible building materials, the fire flow required by Sections 3313.3.1 through 3313.3.3 shall be provided, accompanied by fire hydrants in sufficient quantity to deliver the required fire flow and proper coverage.
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3313.3.1 Fire separation up to 30 feet. Where a building of Type III, IV or V construction has a fire separation distance of less than 30 feet from property lot lines, the water supply shall provide the entire fire flow required by Appendix B as amended for the building when constructed. 3313.3.2 Fire separation of 30 feet up to 60 feet. Where a building of Type III, IV or V construction has a fire separation distance of 30 feet up to 60 feet from property lot lines, the water supply shall provide a minimum of 1,500 gallons per minute or 50 percent of the fire flow required by Appendix B as amended for the building when constructed, whichever is greater. 3313.3.3 Fire separation of 60 feet or greater. Where a building of Type III, IV or V construction has a fire separation greater than 60 feet from a property lot line, a water supply of 1,500 gallons per minute shall be provided.
3313.5 Standpipe supply. Regardless of the presence of combustible building materials, the construction type or the fire separation distance, where a standpipe is required in accordance with Section 3314, a water supply providing a minimum flow of 1,500 gallons per minute shall be provided. The fire hydrant used for this water supply shall be located within 100 feet of the fire department connection supplying the standpipe.
SECTION 3314
STANDPIPES
3314.1 Where required. In buildings required to have standpipes by Section 905.3.1, not less than one standpipe shall be provided for use during construction. Such standpipes shall be installed prior to construction exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access. Such standpipes shall be provided with fire department hose connections at locations adjacent to stairways complying with Section 3312.1. As construction progresses, such standpipes shall be extended to within one floor of the highest point of construction having secured decking or flooring.
SECTION 3318
SAFEGUARDING ROOFING OPERATIONS
3318.1 General. Roofing operations utilizing heat-producing systems or other ignition sources shall be conducted in accordance with Sections 3318.2 and 3318.3, Chapter 35, and Fire District Standard 35-1.
SECTION 3319
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS
3319.1 General. Fire safety during construction and demolition in a wildland-urban interface fire area shall be in accordance with this chapter, this section, Chapter 49, and Fire District Standard 49-1. 3319.2 Fire protection plan. A fire protection plan as required by Fire District Standard 49-1 shall be submitted and approved in conjunction with the submittal and approval of plans for a grading or construction permit. Approval of the fire protection plan and completion of vegetation management in accordance with Section 3319.3 are required prior to grading and/or construction permits being approved.
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3319.3 Vegetation management. Approved Zone 0 and Zone 1 vegetation management shall be provided prior to combustible materials arriving on the site and shall be maintained throughout the duration of construction. The fire code official is authorized to require additional vegetation management and/or defensible space when warranted, in the opinion of the fire official, by site-specific conditions.
CHAPTER 34
TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE
SECTION 3401
GENERAL
3401.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 35
WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK
SECTION 3501
GENERAL
3501.1 Scope. Welding, cutting, open torches, and other hot work operations and equipment shall comply with this chapter and Fire District Standard 35-1. 3501.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105. 3501.3 Restricted areas. Hot work shall only be conducted in areas designed or authorized for that purpose by the personnel responsible for a Hot Work Program. Hot work shall not be conducted in the following areas unless approval has been obtained from the fire code official:
1. Areas where the sprinkler system is impaired.
2. Areas where there exists the potential of an explosive atmosphere, such as locations where flammable gases, liquids or vapors are present.
3. Areas with readily ignitable materials, such as storage of large quantities of bulk sulfur, baled paper, cotton, lint, dust or loose combustible materials.
4. On board ships at dock or ships under construction or repair.
5. Outdoors in a wildland-urban interface fire area.
6. Other areas or locations as specified by the fire code official.
CHAPTER 37
COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS
SECTION 3701
GENERAL
3701.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
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CHAPTER 39
PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES
SECTION 3901
GENERAL
3901.3 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 40
STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES
SECTION 4001
GENERAL
4001.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 4003
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
4003.3 Sources of ignition. Sources of ignition shall be controlled in accordance with Sections 4003.3.1 through 4003.4.
>4003.3.1 Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited and “No Smoking” signs provided as follows:
1. Throughout indoor and enclosed areas of the premises.
2. Within 25 feet of outdoor storage, dispensing, or open-use areas.
3. “No Smoking” signs shall be placed at all entrances to buildings and enclosed areas.
4. In outdoor areas where flammable or combustible hazardous materials are stored, dispensed or used.
SECTION 4004
STORAGE
>4004.2 Empty containers. The storage of empty containers previously used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored as required for filled containers.
CHAPTER 48
MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO SOUND STAGES,
APPROVED PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND PRODUCTION LOCATIONS SECTION 4803
REQUIRED PERMITS
4803.2 Additional permits. A permit shall be required for:
a) Use of pyrotechnic special effects.
b) Open flames.
c) Flammable or combustible liquids, gases and dust.
d) Hot work.
e) Presence of motor vehicles within a building.
f)Any additional permits required by the fire code official or Section 105.
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SECTION 4807
FIRE SAFETY OFFICERS
>4807.1 Where permits are required by the Fire Code, a requirement for standby fire safety officers shall be determined by the fire code official on a case-by-case basis.
SECTION 4811
PRODUCTION LOCATIONS
4811.1 General. This chapter shall apply to production locations. >4811.2 Permits. A permit shall be obtained for any of the activities that follow:
a) Use of pyrotechnic special effects.
b) Open flames.
c) Flammable or combustible liquids, gases and dust.
d) Hot work.
e) Presence of motor vehicles within a building.
f) Tents and canopies regulated by Chapter 31.
g) Any additional permits required by the fire code official or Section 105.
CHAPTER 49
REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS
SECTION 4901
GENERAL
4901.3 Authority. Construction, vegetation management, and the mitigation of conditions that have the potential to destroy life and/or property, cause environmental damage, or overwhelm fire suppression capabilities due to a fire in the designated wildland-urban interface fire area are required to be in accordance with this code, this chapter, Fire District Standard 49-1, the California Building Code, the California Referenced Standards Code, and the California Residential Code.
SECTION 4903
PLANS
4903.1 General. The fire code official is authorized to require the owner or owner’s authorized agent to provide a fire protection plan. The fire protection plan shall be prepared to determine the acceptability of fire protection and life safety measures designed to mitigate wildfire hazards presented for the property under consideration.
The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualified landscape architect, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the fire code official and shall analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region to recommend necessary changes.
The fire code official is authorized to require a preliminary fire protection plan prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.
Fire protection plans are required to be in accordance with this chapter and Fire District Standard 49-1.
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Approved fire protection plans are required to be recorded on the parcel or parcels to which the plan pertains by filing the fire protection plan with the County Recorder as an agreement between the property owner and the Fire District that runs with the land.
SECTION 4906
VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
4906.1 General. Planting of vegetation for new or replacement landscaping shall be selected to reduce non-fire-resistant vegetation in proximity to a structure and to maintain vegetation as it matures. 4906.2 Application. All new plantings of vegetation in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with Sections 4906.3 through 4906.5.3.
4906.3 Landscape plans. Landscape plans shall be provided when required by the enforcing agency.
The landscape plan shall include development and maintenance requirements for the vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and roadways, and to provide significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety.
4906.3.1 Contents. Landscape plans shall contain the following:
1. Delineation of the 5-foot combustible exclusion zone.
2. Delineation of the 30-foot and 100-foot fuel management zones from all structures, or alternatively the 50-foot and 100-foot fuel management zones as allowed Fire District Standard 49-1.
3. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.
4. Identification of irrigated areas.
5. A plant legend with both botanical and common names, and identification of all plant material symbols.
6. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot or 50-foot zones. 4906.4 Vegetation. All new vegetation shall be compatible with the climate zone in which it will be planted and resistant to fire and frost/freeze damage. Vegetation that is also drought tolerant is preferred. To be considered compatible with the climate zone in which it will be planted, resistant to fire and frost/freeze damage, and/or drought tolerant, vegetation is required to meet at least one of the following:
1. Be identified as compatible with the climate zone in which it will be planted, resistant to fire and frost/freeze damage, and/or drought tolerant in an approved book, journal or listing from an approved organization.
2. Be identified as compatible with the climate zone in which it will be planted, resistant to fire and frost/freeze damage, and/or drought tolerant by a licensed landscape architect with supporting justification.
3.Plants considered compatible with the climate zone in which it will be planted, resistant to fire and frost/freeze damage, and/or drought tolerant by the local enforcing agency. >4906.4.1 Shrubs. All new plantings of shrubs shall comply with the more restrictive provisions of Fire District Standard 49-1.
>4906.4.2 Trees. Trees shall be managed in accordance with the more restrictive provisions of Fire District Standard 49-1.
SECTION 4907
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DEFENSIBLE SPACE
4907.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation and fuels around all buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws, regulations, and standards:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Article 3, Section 1299.03.
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Section 3.07.
5. Fire District Standard 49-1.
SECTION 4908
FIRE SAFE DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
4908.2 Subdivision map findings. Pursuant to Government Code (GC), Section 66474.02, before approving a tentative map, or a parcel map for which a tentative map was not required, for an area located in an SRA or an LRA Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, as both are defined in GC Section 51177, the Board of Directors, except as provided in GC Subsection 66474.02(c), shall make findings regarding compliance with the SRA Fire Safe Regulations and the availability of structural fire protection and suppression services. The authority to make said findings can be delegated to the fire code official in accordance with the Fire Protection District Law of 1987. These findings and accompanying map shall be transmitted to the Board of Forestry and Fire Protection and comply with the requirements in Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Article 1.
CHAPTER 50
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 5001
GENERAL
5001.5 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105. >Permittees shall apply for approval to permanently close a storage, use, or handling facility. Such application shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use, or handling of hazardous materials. Such application shall be accompanied by an approved facility closure plan in accordance with Section 5001.6.3. The 30-day period is not applicable when approved based on special circumstances requiring such waiver.
SECTION 5004
STORAGE
5004.14 Outdoor storage location. Outdoor storage areas for hazardous materials shall be located as required by Section 5003.12 except where material-specific requirements, including requirements in referenced standards, are provided in other chapters of this code. The fire code official is authorized to impose more restrictive requirements on outdoor storage locations when the materials being stored create or have the potential to create an odor or other nuisance to adjacent Group A, M, or R occupancies.
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SECTION 5005
USE, DISPENSING, AND HANDLING
5005.3.3 Outdoor location. Outdoor dispensing and use areas for hazardous materials shall be located as required by Section 5003.12 except where material-specific requirements, including requirements in referenced standards, are provided in other chapters of this code. The fire code official is authorized to impose more restrictive requirements on outdoor use, dispensing, and handling locations when the materials being used, dispensed, or handled create or have the potential to create an odor or other nuisance to adjacent Group A, M, or R occupancies.
CHAPTER 51
AEROSOLS
SECTION 5101
GENERAL
5101.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 53
COMPRESSED GASES
SECTION 5301
GENERAL
5301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 54
CORROSIVE MATERIALS
SECTION 5401
GENERAL
5401.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 55
CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
SECTION 5501
GENERAL
5501.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
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CHAPTER 56
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
SECTION 5601
GENERAL
5601.1.4 Rocketry. For rocketry requirements see Fire District Standard 56-1 and California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6, reprinted in Sections 5610, 5611, and 5612. 5601.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105. 5601.7 Seizure. The fire code official is authorized to remove or cause to be removed or disposed of in an approved manner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive materials or fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, possessed or used in violation of this chapter; the Municipal Code; and California Code of Regulations Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations, statutes, and laws.
SECTION 5608
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
5608.1 General. Outdoor fireworks displays; use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience; and pyrotechnic special effects in motion picture, television, theatrical, and group entertainment productions shall comply with this section, California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6; and Fire District Standard 56-2.
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §980-1006] Article 13. General Safety Requirements
§991.7 Firing. All public display of fireworks shall be electrically fired. Electrical firing circuits are required to be in accordance with Article 13.5.
Article 15. Public Display
>§999. Mortars, Aerial Shells
(a) General.
(1) Electric firing shall be required for all mortars, cakes, Roman candles, set pieces, and any other fireworks or effects included as part of a public display. Electrical firing circuits are required to be in accordance with Article 13.5.
(2) Multiple-break shells that include a salute as one of the breaks shall be fired in HDPE mortars only.
>§1003. Operation of Display.
(d) Firing.
(1) All firing shall be done upon order or signal of the licensed pyrotechnic operator controlling the display.
(2) Electric firing shall comply with all of the requirements of Article 13.5 of this chapter. (3) Upon conclusion of firing, no unauthorized person shall be permitted access to the firing area until the licensed pyrotechnic operator has determined the area to be safe and secure. (4) Electric firing shall be required for all mortars, cakes, Roman candles, set pieces, and any other fireworks or effects included as part of a public display. Electrical firing circuits are required to be in accordance with Article 13.5.
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SECTION 5611
MODEL ROCKETS
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1020-1028] Article 17. Model Rockets
§1022. Model Rocket Standards and Use.
(a) Model rocket standards and use shall comply with: Fire District Standard 56-2 and N.F.P.A. 1122, the Code for Unmanned Rockets, Chapter 3, Sections 3-1.1 through 3-1.10, Chapter 4, Chapter 5, Chapter 6 and Appendix A-2-(1987), which is incorporated by reference herein except for Appendices A-2.3 and A-2.4.
§1023. Storage and Sale. No model rocket motors shall be stored, sold or offered for sale at retail unless such model rocket motors have been classified by the California State Fire Marshal. §1024. Restrictions. The provisions of this article shall not be used to establish the authority to possess, launch or use experimental unlimited or experimental/high powered rocket motors.
SECTION 5612
EXPERIMENTAL HIGH POWER ROCKETS AND MOTORS
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1030-1039] Article 18. Experimental High Power Rockets and Motors
>§1030. General. Experimental high power rockets and motors are prohibited.
Note: All other subsections of Article 18 are deleted.
SECTION 5613
EMERGENCY SIGNALING DEVICES
[California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, §1045-1046] Article 19. Emergency Signaling Devices
>§1045. Fire Hazard. The use of an emergency signaling device creates a fire hazard. The use of an emergency signaling device is prohibited.
§1046. License Required. Manufacturers of emergency signaling devices whose manufacturing operations take place in California must possess a valid fireworks manufacturing license from the State Fire Marshal to manufacture emergency signaling devices.
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CHAPTER 57
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SECTION 5701
GENERAL
5701.4 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 5704
STORAGE
5704.2.7.6 Repair, alteration or reconstruction of tanks and piping. The repair, alteration or reconstruction, including welding, cutting and hot tapping of storage tanks and piping that have been placed in service, shall be in accordance with NFPA 30 and Fire District Standard 57-1. Hot work, as defined in Section 202, on such tanks shall be conducted in accordance with Section 3510.
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with the appliable provisions of this section, Chapter 50, and the Municipal Code. 5704.2.13 Abandonment and status of tanks. Tanks taken out of service shall be removed in accordance with Section 5704.2.14 and Fire District Standard 57-1, or safeguarded in accordance with Sections 5704.2.13.1 through 5704.2.13.2.3 and API 1604. 5704.2.14 Removal and disposal of tanks. Removal and disposal of tanks shall comply with Sections 5704.2.14.1 and 5704.2.14.2 and Fire District Standard 57-1. >5704.3.3.4 Empty containers or portable tank storage. The storage of empty tanks and containers previously used for the storage of flammable or combustible liquids shall be stored as required for filled containers and portable tanks. Portable tanks and containers, when emptied, shall have the covers or plugs immediately replaced in openings. 5704.3.3.9 Idle combustible pallets. Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside an unprotected liquid storage area shall be limited to a maximum pile size of 500 square feet and to a maximum storage height of 6 feet. Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside a protected liquid storage area shall comply with NFPA 13. Pallet storage shall be separated from liquid storage by aisles that are at least 8 feet wide.
SECTION 5706
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with the appliable provisions of this section, Chapter 50, and the Municipal Code.
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CHAPTER 58
FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
SECTION 5801
GENERAL
5801.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 5806
FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
5806.2 Limitations. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in accordance with the appliable provisions of this section, Chapter 50, and the Municipal Code.
CHAPTER 59
FLAMMABLE SOLIDS
SECTION 5901
GENERAL
5901.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 60
HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS
SECTION 6001
GENERAL
6001.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 61
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
SECTION 6101
GENERAL
6101.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
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SECTION 6104
LOCATION OF LP-GAS CONTAINERS
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation where LP-gas is the primary source of heat shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons in any location determined by the fire code official to create an unacceptable hazard to persons and/or property.
Exceptions:
1. In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined and may be reduced by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire protection to be provided, and capabilities of the local fire department.
2. Where LP-gas is not the primary source of heat, the aggregate capacity of LP-gas in use and storage on properties with a Group R use shall not exceed 100 pounds or the maximum allowed by this code, whichever is less.
SECTION 6107
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DEVICES
6107.4 Protecting containers from vehicles. Where exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas, LP-gas containers, regulators and piping shall be protected in accordance with NFPA 58 and Section 312.
6107.5 Container orientation. Containers in multiple-container stationary installations and containers in storage shall be oriented with relation to one another such that the length axes of the containers are parallel.
Exception: Portable containers.
SECTION 6109
STORAGE OF PORTABLE LP-GAS CONTAINERS AWAITING USE OR RESALE 6109.13 Protection of containers. LP-gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure or otherwise protected against tampering. Where required by the fire code official, vehicle impact protection shall be provided in accordance with NFPA 58 and Section 312.
Exception: Deleted
CHAPTER 62
ORGANIC PEROXIDES
SECTION 6201
GENERAL
6201.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
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CHAPTER 63
OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES, AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS SECTION 6301
GENERAL
6301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 64
PYROPHORIC MATERIALS
SECTION 6401
GENERAL
6401.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 65
PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS
SECTION 6501
GENERAL
6501.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 66
UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS
SECTION 6601
GENERAL
6601.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
CHAPTER 67
WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS
SECTION 6701
GENERAL
6701.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
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CHAPTER 80
REFERENCED STANDARDS
Standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District Number Standard Title
1-1 Operational Permits
1-2 Construction Permits
1-3 Appeals
1-4 Unsafe Structures, Equipment, and Operations
2-1 Definitions
3-1 Outdoor Fires
3-2 Open Flames
3-3 General Storage
3-4 Waste Handling and Recycling Facilities
3-5 Weed and Fire Hazard Abatement
3-6 Landscaped and Occupied Roofs
4-1 Outdoor Carnivals, Fairs, and Public Assemblages
4-2 Indoor Tradeshows, Exhibits, and Displays
4-3 Special Amusement Areas
4-4 Seasonal Sales Lots
4-5 Emergency Guides
5-1 Fire Apparatus Access Roads
5-2 Permanent Alternative Material All-Weather Fire Apparatus Access Road 5-3 Residential Gates
5-4 Commercial & Industrial Gates
5-5 Identification of Access Doors in Commercial/Industrial Buildings 5-6 Roof Access
5-7 Multi-Family Residential Building Address Signage
5-8 Commercial/Industrial Building Address Signage
5-9 Knox Boxes
5-10 Fire Protection Water Supply Systems
5-11 Site Plans
6-1 Commercial Cooking Operations
8-1 Schools and Classrooms
9-1 Non-Required Systems
9-2 Systems Out of Service - Fire Watch & Impairment Coordinator 9-3 Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems
9-4 Fire Extinguishing Systems
9-5 Fire Alarm and Monitoring Systems
9-6 Alarm Signal Verification
11-1 Existing Buildings
12-1 Energy Systems
23-1 Fueling Operations
28-1 Lumber Yards
31-1 Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures, and Other Membrane Structures 32-1 High-Piled Combustible Storage
33-1 Release of Construction Permits
33-2 Temporary Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Hydrants 33-3 Fire Prevention and Site Safety During Construction 35-1 Hot Work
49-1 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area
56-1 Model Rockets
56-2 Fireworks
57-1 Hazardous Materials Tank Abandonment and Removal
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>APPENDIX A
APPEALS
A101.1 General. Appeals shall be in accordance with Fire District Standard 1-3.
Note: The remainder of Appendix A is deleted and replaced with Fire District Standard 1-3.
APPENDIX B
SECTION B105
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, R-3.1, and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, R-3.1, and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(1) and B105.1(2).
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, R-3.1, and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3, R-3.1, and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(2) and B105.2.
Exception: Remains, unchanged.
TABLE B105.1(1)
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS,
GROUP R-3, R-3.1, AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
FIRE-FLOW
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
B105.2(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
1,000 1
3,601 and greater
Section 903.3.1.3 of
the California Fire
Code or Section 313.3
of the California
Residential Code
1,000 1
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TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3, R-3.1, 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 of the
California Fire Code
25% of the value in Table
B105.1(2). See Note (a)
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
25% of the value in Table
B105.1(2) See Note (b)
Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
the reduced flow rate
(a) The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (b) The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute
APPENDIX N
INDOOR TRADE SHOWS AND EXHIBITIONS
SECTION N101
GENERAL
N101.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
APPENDIX O
TEMPORARY HAUNTED HOUSES, GHOST WALKS AND SIMILAR AMUSEMENT USES SECTION O101
GENERAL
O101.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105 for haunted houses, ghost walks, or similar amusement uses in accordance with Appendix O101.2.1.
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SECTION 5. Violation Penalties
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 or the Codes adopted hereby. In addition to any other penalties set forth in this Ordinance, any person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby 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 the maximum allowed by law or by imprisonment not exceeding six (6) months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each 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 provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is committed, continued, or permitted by such person, firm, partnership, or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable therefore as provided in this Ordinance.
SECTION 6. Abatement of Nuisance
The violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby shall constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the Board through civil process by means of restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or in any other manner provided by law for the abatement of such nuisances.
SECTION 7. Severability
The Board hereby declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted 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 and the Codes hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 8. Rights Reserved
Nothing in this Ordinance or in the Fire Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or any liability incurred, or any cause or causes of action, or any existing agreement under any ordinance hereby repealed as cited in Section 1 of this Ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character be lost, impaired, or affected by this Ordinance.
SECTION 9. Publication
The Secretary of the District shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the same or a summary thereof to be published and posted as required by law.
SECTION 10. Date of Effect
This Ordinance shall take effect at 12:01 a.m. on January 2, 2023.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2022.
L. Dennis Michael, President
ATTEST:
Janice C. Reynolds, Secretary
I, Janice C. Reynolds, Secretary of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced for first reading by the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of , 2022, and was finally passed, approved, and adopted by the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of , 2022.
Executed this day of , 2022 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Janice C. Reynolds, Secretary
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED: