Unit Chassis
Model: T480 Series Conventional Fr Axle Load (lbs): 14600 Type: FULL TRUCK Rr Axle Load (lbs): 30000
Description 1: Stock T480 2000 30k G.C.W. (lbs): 44600 Description 2: 30k Rear Axle
Application Road Conditions:
Intended Serv.: Fire Truck Service: Vehicles used in fi Class A (Highway) 80 Commodity: Water Class B (Hwy/Mtn) 20
Class C (Off-Hwy) 0
Body Class D (Off-Road) 0
Type: Tank Maximum Grade: 6
Length (ft): 18 Wheelbase (in): 207
Height (ft): 13 Overhang (in): 90
Max Laden Weight
(lbs):
4000 Fr Axle to BOC (in): 69.5
Cab to Axle (in): 137.5
Trailer Cab to EOF (in): 227.5
No. of Trailer Axles: 0 Overall Comb. Length (in): 337 Type:
Length (ft): 0 Special Req.
Height (ft): 0 U.S. Domestic Registry, 50 -state.
Kingpin Inset (in): 0
Corner Radius (in): 0
Restrictions
Length (ft): 75
Width (in): 102
Height (ft): 13.5
MHC KENWORTH - ATLANTA (G190)
5860 RIVERVIEW ROAD
MABLETON, Georgia 30126
FOUTS BROTHERS FIRE EQUIPMENT
2158 ATLANTA RD
SMYRNA, Georgia 30080
United States of America
Clay Fletcher
Cell Phone: 770-548-5784
Office Phone: 404-691-9999
Email: [email protected]
Dylan Coyne
Vehicle Summary
Approved by: Date:
Note: All sales are F.O.B. designated plant of manufacture.
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Opt Description Weight
Model
S T480 Series Conventional
10,386
O T480 Aero Hood
0 O Chassis Operation Will Not Incl. Stationary
application. Stationary operation is defined as running the engine under load while stationary at a substantial fraction of engine gross horsepower (60% or greater) for an extended period of time (longer than 5 - 10 minutes).
0 O CARB Exempt Application Emergency Vehicle Only.
0 O CARB Low NOX Omnibus Registration Guidelines
Dealer/Customer acknowledges that this vehicle is NOT intended for registration or domicile/primary use in the State of California.
0 O T480 Single Rear
0 O State of Registry: Georgia
0 Engine & Equipment
O PACCAR PX -9 450EV 450@2100 1250@1200, 2024
Emergency Vehicle, With Turbo Exhaust Brake (VGT Brake) N09420 C333 0.....Reserve Speed Limit Offset (
N09380 C334 0.....Maximum Cycle Distance (C334
N09360 C400 252...Reserve Speed Function Reset
N09200 C399 100...Standard Maximum Speed Limit
N09400 C401 10....Maximum Active Distance (C40
N09220 C402 0.....Expiration Distance (C402)
N09540 C395 0.....Expiration Distance (C395)
N09260 C121 65....Max Veh icle Speed in Top Gea
N09440 C234 NO....Engine Protection Shtdwn
N09460 C231 NO....Gear Down Protection
N09580 C133 5.....Idle Shtdwn Time
N09680 C233 NO....Idle Shtdwn Override
N09480 C132 1400..Max PTO Speed
N09300 C128 65....Max Cruise Control Speed
N09500 C239 NO....Cruise Control Auto Resume
N09520 C238 NO....Auto Engine Brake in Cruise
N09780 C190 80....High Ambient Temperature Thr
N09740 C188 40....Low Ambient Temperature Thre
N09760 C189 60....Intermediate Ambient Tempera
N09720 C382 YES...Enable Ho t Ambient Automatic
N09600 C396 YES...Enable Impending Shutdown Wa
N09620 C397 60....Timer For Impending Shutdown
N09640 C206 35....Engine Load Threshold
N09560 C225 YES...Enable Idle Shutdown Park Br
0 O EPA Emissions Warranty Engine
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Opt Description Weight
S PremierSpec
0 O Gearing Analysis: Balance
power/economy blend results.
0 O Customer's Typical Operating Spd: 55 MPH
0 O EWI Tracking - A2 Engine Module Chassis
0 RegistrationYear
Year of Registration: 2025
0 O Effective VSL Setting NA
0 O Engine Idle Shutdown Timer Disabled
0 O Eff EIST NA Expiration Miles
Use only with MX and Cummins engines
0 O Air Compressor: Cummins 30.4 CFM ISL, PX -8, PX-9
Replacing 18.7.
2 S Air Cleaner: MD Composite Engine Mounted
0 O Air Inlet Ember Separator NFPA Compliant for
Fire Applications.
8 S Fan Hub: Horton On/Off for PX -9 or L9N
0 S Cooling Module: 2.1M MD - Aero Hood
1000 Square Inches
0 O EXH: Single Can 2024 PX -9 Horizontal Under Rail
With Horizontal Tailpipe Below RH Rail Back -of-Cab
0 S Fuel Filter: PACCAR 2.1M MD for PX -7 or PX-9
Fuel/water separator for 2021 and later engines.
0 S Run Aid:None
*For Fuel Filter
0 O Start Aid:12V Heat
*For Fuel Filter
1 O Kenworth Fuel Cooler
Required for Cummins engines with a single fuel tank. Required for PACCAR MX-13 engine with a single fuel tank and stationary use: High RPM, low vehicle speed, sustained for longer than 1 hour. Optional for all other applications.
0 O Block Heater: PACCAR 750 watt 120V for PX -7
and B6.7N. 1000 watt for PX -9 and ISL9 Engines.
2 O Oil Pressure Sender for Pump Panel Gauge VDO
360-009.
0 O Retarder: Jacobs for PX -9 and ISL With
3-way switch. Replaces the standard turbo brake for PX -9 engines.
57 O Alternator: Delco 40SI 320 amp Brushless
with battery voltage sense
0 O Batteries: 3 PACCAR GP31 Threaded Post (700 -730)
2100-2190 CCA dual purpose.
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Opt Description Weight
S Mitsubishi 105P55 12V Starter with Cummins and PX
PACCAR 12 volt electrical system. W/ centralized power distribution incorporating plug-in style relays. Circuit protection for serviceability, 12 - volt light system w/circuit protection circuits number & col or coded. Only for Cummins or PX engines.
0 O Cab Power Cutoff SW on Cab Floor
NFPA Compliant - Engine Shut off. Includes gauge.
2 O Jump Start Terminals Under Hood.
0 O Remote PTO/Throttle, 12 -Pin, 500K, Back of Cab OR
Back of Sleeper, J1939, Remote Control Provision
0 O Body Builder Battery Power Prewire
0 Transmission & Clutch
O Transmission: Allison 3000EVS 5 -speed, With PTO
drive gear. 6th Generation controls. Includes heat exchanger & oil level sensor. Emergency Vehicle Series for vocational applications. Transynd transmission fluid is standard on all Allison 1000, 2000, 3000 & 4000 series transmissions.
399
O Driveline: 2 Dana SPL170SF With 1 Centerbearing
16 S One Heavy -Duty One -Piece Aluminum Crossmember
This option upgrades an existing crossmember. The cost does not include the centerbearing and bracket. Crossmember location will be in accordance with Kenworth engineering standards, using the major components specified on the DTPO.
0 O Torque Converter Included W/ Allison
Transmission.
0 O Customer-Installed Split Shaft PTO Informational
only, nothing additional is provided.
0 O Push Button Shifter Controls, Center Console
Mounted for Allison Transmission. 2.1m Medium Duty only.
0 O J1939 Park Brake Auto Neutral
0 U Decline Allison Neutral at Stop
Narr DECLINE ALLISON NEUTRAL AT STOP
0 O Allison Neutral at Stop Not Applicable
0 O Allison Fuel Sense: Dynactive
Includes Dynamic Shift Sensing
0 U ALLISON EVS PACKAGE 246
Narr ALLISON EVS PACKAGE 246 ALLISON EVS PACKAGE 246
0 O Supplemental Allison Oil to Water Trans Cooler
16 Front Axle & Equipment
O Dana Spicer E-1462I Front Axle rated 14.6K
3-1/2in. drop.
30 S Front Brakes: 14.6K Bendix ES S -Cam 16.5x5 in.
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Opt Description Weight
S Front Brake Drums: 14.6K 16.5x5 in. cast.
0 O Front Hub: 14,600 lbs. Aluminum Hub Pilot
10-bolt, 11.25 in. bolt circle.
-48
S ConMet PreSet Plus Hub Package; Front Axle.
0 S Hubcap: Front Vented.
0 S Front Auto Slack Adjuster for Drum Brakes.
0 O Front Springs: Taperleaf 14.6K W/ Shock Absorbers
w/ maintenance-free elastomer spring pin bushings.
0 O Single Power Steering Gear: 14.6K.
20 O Power Steering Cooler:Radiator Mounted Air -to-Oil
11 O 30 mm Front Suspension Spacer Block
0 Rear Axle & Equipment
O Single Dana Spicer S30 -190 Rear Axle; 30K
capacity rated at 30K. Single rear axle with 74in. track, outer ends included w/ axle 16.5x7 brakes, iron hubs and dustshields
202
O Rear Axle Ratio - 5.38.
0 O Rear Brake Included W/ Rear Axle.
0 O Rear Brake Drums: Cast Included W/ Axle or
brake.
0 O Rear Hub: Included W/ Axles 11 -1/4 in. B.C.
hub-pilot.
0 O Oil Seals Included W/ Axle.
0 O Rear Slack Adjusters Included W/ Axle or Air
disc brakes.
0 O Spring Brake: 3036 Long Stroke Single 30 Square
inches; 36 square inches spring chamber. For drum brakes
0 O Bendix 4S/4M Anti-Lock Brake System W/ Air
traction control (ATC) and electronic stability program (ESP) for full truck. Must code for additional body information.
0 O Tanker Height less than 75 in. from Top of Frame
rail
0 O Wheel Differential Lock for Dana Spicer Axles
S21-170/172, S21 -190, S23 -170/172, S23-190, S26 -190 & S30 -190; adds D to the end of the axle part number.
28 O Rear suspension: single Reyco 79KB multileaf 31K.
28K spring plus helper. Laden height 8.9 inches, unladen height 11.7 inches. Not available with shocks or swaybars. Not rear air disc brake compatible.
138
S Bolted Rear Suspension Crossmembers for Reyco
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Opt Description Weight
79KB. Replaces medium duty standard.
Tires & Wheels
O Front Tires: Michelin X Works Z 12R22.5 16PR
64 O Rear tires: Michelin XZUS2 315/80R22.5 20PR AP.
42.8 in. diameter, all position.. 19.8 in. SLR. Code is priced per pair of tires.
196
O Rear Tire Quantity: 4
0 O Front Wheel:Accuride 43644 22.5x8.25 AL
hub-pilot mount Standard Polish
-52
O Rear Wheel: Accuride 41730 22.5X9 aluminum
-40
O Rear Wheel/Rim Quantity: 4
0 Frame & Equipment
O Frame Rails: 10 -5/8 x 3-1/2 x 5/16 in. Steel to
309 in. to 380 in. Truck frame weight is 2.91 lb. -in. per pair of rails.
Section modulus is 14.80 cu.in., RBM is 1,776,000 in -lbs per rail. 120,000 PSI yield. Heat treated. Frame rail availability may be restricted based upon application, axle/suspension capacity, fifth wheel setting, or component/dimensional specifications. The results of the engineering review may result in a change to the requested fra me rail. If a change is required, Kenworth Application Engineering will advise the dealer of the appropriate material specification for a substitute rail.
164
O Bumper: Aerodynamic Chrome Steel. Requires a
bumper setting code.
68 S 40 in. Bumper Setting. Requires a Bumper Code.
0 S Front Tow Loops: Two
0 O Custom Frame Layout: One Chassis
CFL C/M: Ref Chassis 157177
CFL A/D: Ref Chassis 157177
CFL A/T: TWO TANKS UNDER BATT BOX, ONE SMALL TANK UNDER AIR DRYER RH SIDE REF 357283
CFL BBX: Ref 157177
CFL DEF: Ref 157177
CFL F/T: CLEAR BOC
0 O Huck Bolts Throughout Frame, where Possible.
0 O Battery Box: Steel Parallel Module under W/Step,
polished aluminum cover. Use with 2 or 3 batteries. Up to 2 air tanks may be mounted to bottom of box. Batteries will be oriented perpendicular to the frame rail in a single row.
9 O Battery Box Location: RH Side.
0 S Heavy-Duty One -PC Aluminum Intermediate/ Fill -In
crossmember.
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S Heavy-Duty 5-Piece Rear Cab Support, Hucked
assembly. Huck fastened to frame.
0 O Rear Mudflap Shields: Black Rubber Anti -Sail
without logo. 28 in. wide, 0.25 in. thick.
9 S Square End-of-Frame W/O Crossmember; Non -Towing.
0 Fuel Tanks & Equip
O 50 US Gallon D -Shape Rectangular Aluminum Under
fuel tank, replace. With non -slip step.
22 S Small DEF Tank, 5.5 Gallons.
0 O Polished Fuel Tank Steps.
0 O Polish Only One Aluminum Tank.
0 O Polished Cover for 1 DEF Tank Any Size.
3 O Polished Stainless Steel Tank Straps for 1 Tank.
0 O DEF to Fuel Fill Ratio 2:1 or Greater.
0 O Fuel Tank Drain Plug.
0 O DEF Tank Location is LH Under Cab.
0 O Location: 50 gal fuel tank LH under cab.
0 Cab & Equipment
S Cab: Stamped Aluminum with Curved Windshield
LED markers. Requires seperate roof code.
0 O Hood: Med Aero w/ Chrome Crown
0 O Ember Filter For Cabin Air.
Used to keep embers out of the HVAC filter element. Cannot be used with code 8108002.
2 S Cab HVAC - Day Cab and 40 in. Sleeper
System With Defrost, A/C, and 48,000 BTU/hr Heater. Includes automatic temperature control with one touch defrost operation and dash mounted cab temperature and solar intensity sensors. Pleated fresh air filter and cabin recirculation air filter standard. The Kenworth HVAC system is designed to provide optimal heating and cooling in all operating environments without need for a dditional insulation. Cab HVAC without sleeper heater AC is available with 40in sleeper.
0 S Steering Wheel: 18 in. 4 -Spoke.
0 S Adjustable Telescoping Tilt Steering Column.
0 O Four Position Ignition Switch, Keyless.
Available for fire truck service & EMT/emergency service only.
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O Two Spare Switches: Wired to Power.
0 O Gauge: DD Virtual Gauge - Air Filter
Restriction
0 O Gauge: DD Virtual Gauge - Volts
Instrument Cluster
0 S Main Instrument Package: 7" Digital Display
Cluster. Includes Physical (Analog): Speedometer, Tachometer, Oil Pressure, and Coolant Temp; and Digital: Fuel Level #1, DEF Level, DPF Filter Status, Fuel Economy, Volts Telltale, OAT and Primary Air Pressure, Secondary Air Pressure, and Air Application for air brake trucks.
0 O Large Flat Panel on Dash For C/I Controls.
Replaces Storage Bucket.
0 S Interior Trim Package: 2.1M MD Gray Foam
Backing/Cloth Headliner W/Gray Sunvisor & Seat Color
Three Underdash Center Console Cupholders (Two If Allison Transmission Is Selected).
0 O Driver Seat: NFPA Compliant KW Air Seat HB Vinyl
No Armrests, w/ Susp Bellows Cover.
0 O Rider Seat: KW Toolbox Seat HB Vinyl w/ Dual
Armrests/Record Holder/Occupancy Sensor
0 O NFPA Compliance Kit: 2.1 m Includes Seat
occupancy sensors. Seat belt switches, VDR & seat sensor harness, reflective labels, and a second copy of operators manual.
5 O Seat Color: Black Replacing Standard Gray
0 O Driver & Rider Seat Belts: Red, NFPA, Replaces
Standard Seat Belts. (Available for NFPA RD Bench)
0 O Kenworth Radio DEA710 AM/FM/WB/USB, Bluetooth
0 O Speaker Package For Cab: (2) Speakers
B-Pillar
0 O Footwell Light: Red Lens & Switch
0 S Turn Signal: Self -Cancelling
0 S LH and RH Trip Ledge Rain Deflectors
0 O Metal Int Door Panel Kick Plates
0 S Global Telematics Unit
0 O Grabhandle: LH & RH SOC Non -Slip Ergonomic
Grab Handles Mounted To The Left Hand and Right Hand Exterior Of The Cab For Entry and Exit. NFPA Compliant.
6 S Dual Cab Interior Grabhandles: A Pillar Mounted
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Opt Description Weight
Dash Wrap and B Pillar Mounted Grabhandles
S Kenworth Daylite Door With Standard LH/RH
electric door locks and LH/RH electric window controls.
0 O Air Horn Valve, Pull Cord and Plumbing to the
Firewall Bulkhead for C/I Air Horn. If the chassis has hydraulic brakes, it will require code 1000307 for Accessory air system for hydraulic brakes.
0 S Look-Down, Pass. Door, Black 11x6
0 O Mirror Shell: Dual Aero Chrome
0 O Mirror: Dual KW Aero Rear View
Motor, heated with Integral CX.
0 O Solid Rear Wall. Deletes Rear Cab Window.
-15
S One-Piece Bonded -In Windshield With Curved Glass.
Standard.
0 O Exterior Stainless Steel Sunvisor.
11 O Kenworth Cab Air Suspension.
0 O Thermal/Sound Insulation Package
0 O Roof: Raised Profile, Stamped Aluminum w/
Additional Head Room & Interior Overhead Storage
0 Lights & Instruments
O Headlamps: LED low beam array, LED high beam,
LED turn signal array, LED DRL/Park Lamp, LED side marker/side turn.
8 S 14-Pin RP170 Body Lighting Connector.
0 O Marker Lights: Five Rectangular LED. Chrome
housing. For use with raised roof only. Required with exterior sunvisor.
0 S LED Stop,Turn,Tail: With Two LED
Backup Lights and With An LED License Plate.
0 O Brake Lights on when Engine Brake Active.
Can only be selected when chassis also has engine brake. Cannot be used with options to delete engine brake.
0 O Reflectors: Two Midframe
0 O Backup Alarm: Tail Light Bracket Mounted Variable
self-adjusting 82 -102 DBA.
0 O Polyswitches Replacing Fuses. Switch Will
automatically reset after removal of excess load.
0 Air Equipment
S Air Dryer: Bendix AD -HF Puraguard Heated
0 S Moisture Ejection Valve W/ Pull Cable Drain.
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Opt Description Weight
S Nylon Air Tubing in Frame & Cab, Excluding Hoses
subject to excessive heat or flexing.
0 Extended Warranty
S Base Warranty - PACCAR PX -9 Engine
24 months / 250,000 miles / 402,336 km / 6250 hours.
0 O Severe Service Medium -Duty Warranty: 12 months/
50,000 miles & km
0 U EW:USBASIC VEH 6YR/100K MI FOUT
Narr EW:USBASIC VEH 6YR/100K MI FOUT
0 O Allison 3000 Series Transmission Surcharge
0 O TruckTech+ RD - 5YR Sub PACCAR PX Engines
0 O Base Warranty: Emissions
5YR/100K MI - EPA Engine
0 Miscellaneous
O GHG Secondary Manufacturer: Does Not Apply
0 O Additional Lead Time Required for Off Highway &
/or specialty component truck.
0 S EMUX Architecture
0 Promotions
O Model Year 2025 Engine
0 Paint
O Paint Color Number(s).
N9702 A - 763572 FOUTS BROTHERS RED
N9720 FRAME N0001 BLACK
0 S Bumper Unpainted
0 O Day Cab Premium Paint
0 S 1 - Color Paint - Day Cab
Color will be White if no other color is specified.
0 O Non-Standard Paint Color.
0 S Base Coat/ Clear Coat.
The Kenworth Color Selector contains additional instructions, as well as information on Kenworth paint guidelines and surface finish applications. Kenworth is standard with Dupont Imron Elite paint.
0 U SECONDARY CHASSIS MODULE -NMD
Narr SECONDARY CHASSIS MODULE-NMD
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Special Requirements
Special Requirement 1 0098025
Special Requirement 2
Special Requirement 3
Special Requirement 4
Order Comments
Total Weight (lbs) 11,792
Any price increase as the result of force majeure, rising costs of components (including but not limited to material shortages) or government tariffs are not included in the quoted price and will be the financial responsibility of the customer .
Prices and Specifications Subject to Change Without Notice.
Unpublished options may require review/approval.
Dimensional and performance data for unpublished options may vary from that displayed in CRM.
PRICING DISCLAIMER
While we make every effort to maintain the web site to preserve pricing accuracy, prices are subject to change without notice. Although the information in this price list is presented in good faith and believed to be correct at the time of printing, we make no representations or warranties as to the completeness or accuracy of this information. We reserve the right to change, delete or otherwise modify the pricing information which is represented herein without any prior notice. We carefully check pricing specifications, but occasionally errors can occur, therefore we reserve the right to change such prices without notice. We disclaim all liability for any errors or omissions in the materials. In no event will we be responsible for any damages of any nature whatsoever from the reliance upon information from these materials. Please check your order prebills to confirm your pricing information
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Shipping Destinations
Intermediate Destination:
Final Destinations Quantity
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Extension
( 1 )
679,763.00$
Sales Tax @ 8.750% 59,479.26$
739,242.26$
Performance Bond -$
California Tire Fee 10.50$
Consortium Fee Not Applicable -$
739,252.76$
The above proposal price shall be valid until or extended in writing by South Coast Fire Equipment.
Said apparatus and equipment are to be built by the manfacturer and shipped in accordance with the specifications hereto attached, delays due to strikes, war or international conflict, failures to obtain chassis, materials, inability to obtain labor, supplies or manufacturing facilities, epidemics, acts of God, or causes beyond our control not preventing, delivery would be 30-36 Months months after receipt of this order and acceptance thereof at our office in Corona, California, and deliver to you at If the customer so desires to purchase the Product described in the Proposal and the attached specifications, prior to the expiration date listed above, the Customer shall sign and return this proposal. The Customer can then provide their choice of document for entering into the agreement by providing a Purchase Order, or signing a Contract with South Coast Fire Equipment, 3150 Palisades Dr. Corona, CA 82878 as the seller.
Redlands, Ca
Total Purchase Price would be reduced to $739,252.76
The specifications herein contained shall form a part of the final contract and are subject to changes desired by the purchaser, provided such alterations are interlined prior to the acceptance by the company of the order to purchase, and provided such alterrations do not matterially affect the cost of the construction of the apparaus
APPARATUS COST WITH TAX
10.50$
Not Required
739,242.26$
739,252.76$
0 One
. The buyer must make the payment
within 15 days to obtain the full discount. Payments not received with in the 15 days are subject to an adjustment to the Total Purchase Price for the prepayment. 679,763.00$
BME Type 3 Model 346
59,479.26$
-$
TOTAL PURCHASE PRICE
-$
12/19/25
Payment Terms - Payment is due of the Total Purchase Price at time of delivery. Changes to the specifications since the time of order can added to the Total Purchase Price or invoiced on a separate invoice. The final sales tax amount will be determined at time of delivery based on the tax rate at that time. An increase or decrease in cost will be reflected on the final invoice.
If the customer would desire to pay for the apparatus within 15 days of the purchase order being accepted the
PROPOSAL FOR FURNISHING FIRE APPARATUS
for final acceptance by South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc., at its corporate office in Corona, California, Each
11/0425
Redlands
The undersigned is prepared to provide for you, our customer, upon an order being placed by you, the apparatus and equipment herein named and for the following prices:
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The proposal for fire apparatus conforms with all Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations in effect at the time of bid, and with all National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) guidelines for Automotive Fire Apparatus as published at time of bid, except as modified by customer specifications Any increased costs incurred by the first party because of future changes in or additoinas to said DOT or NFPA standards will be passed along to the customer as an addition to the price set forth above. Unless accepted within 30 days from the specified date, the right is reserved to withdraw this proposition.
Respectfully Submitted,
South Coast Fire Equipment, Inc.
Sales Representative Signature:____________________________________ Title:_______________ Date:____________________
Cancellation/Termination. In the event this Agreement is cancelled or terminated by a party before completion, South Coast Fire Equipment (SCFE) may charge a cancellation fee. The following charge schedule based on costs incurred may be applied: (a) 10% of the Purchase Price after order is accepted and entered by Manufacturer; (b) 20% of the Purchase Price after completion of approval drawings, and; (c) 30% of the Purchase Price upon any material requisition. The cancellation fee will increase accordingly as costs are incurred as the order progresses through engineering and into manufacturing. SCFE endeavors to mitigate any such costs through the sale of such Product to another purchaser; however Customer shall remain liable for the difference between the Purchase Price and, if applicable, the sale price obtained by SCFE upon sale of the Product to another purchaser, plus any costs incurred by SCFE to conduct any such sale.
Due to global supply chain constraints, any delivery date contained herein is a good faith estimate as of the date of this order/contract, and merely an approximation based on current information. Delivery updates will be made available, and a final firm delivery date will be provided as soon as possible.
Persistent Inflationary Environment: If the Producer Price Index of Components for Manufacturing (www.bls.gov Series ID: WPUID6112) ("PPI") has increased at a compounded annual growth rate of 5.0% or more between the month Pierce accepts the order (Order Month") and a month 14 months prior to the then predicted Ready For Pickup date ("Evalution Month"), then pricing may be updated in an amount equal to the increase in PPI over 5.0% for each year or fractional year between the Order Month and the Evaluation Month.
I, ___________________ authorized representative of
________________________ agrees to purchase the
proposed product(s) and agree to the terms and conditions of this proposal and the specifications hereto attached.
The Seller will document any such updated price for the customer's approval before proceeding and provide an option to cancel the order without charge if the updated price is not accepted.
Brian Root
Force Majeure - South Coast Fire Equipment shall not be responsible nor deemed to be in default on accountof delays in performance due to causes which are beyond the seller's and manufacturer's control and make the seller's performance impracticable, including but not limited to wars, insurrections, strikes, riots, fires, storms, floods, other acts of nature, explosions, earthquakes, accidents, any act of government, delays in transportation, inability to obtain necessary labor supplies or manufacturing facilities, allocation regulations or orders affecting materials, equipment, facilities or completed products, failure to obtain any required license or certificates, acts of God or the public enemy or terrorisim, failure of transportation, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, failure of vendors (due to causes similiar to those within the scope of the clause) to perform their contracts or labor troubles causing cessation, slowdow, or interruption of work.
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City Council Meeting K. 5.
DATE: 12/02/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Consideration of Ordinance No. 2997 amending Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code and adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code which incorporates by reference the 2024 International Fire Code, with necessary California and City of Redlands amendments. This Ordinance will nullify and replace the current Ordinance No. 2948, that was enacted in 2022 as part of the previous fire code adoption process (Fire Chief Sessler) MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that staff’s recommendation is appropriate, the following motion is provided:
I move to introduce Ordinance No. 2997 and the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice in accordance with Government Code Section 6066, that a public hearing to consider recommendation to the City Council is to be held on December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2997 adopting the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments to provide the Redlands Community with the most current fire protection regulations to support public safety, guide land use planning, and align with state fire prevention standards.
DISCUSSION:
On January 1, 2026, the State of California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) will adopt the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code whereby creating the 2025 Edition of the California Code. Adoption of the 2025 California Fire Code and the 2024 International Fire Code will continue to provide regulations and requirements that pertain specifically to the climatic, Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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topographical and geological conditions for the City of Redlands. These requirements are needed in order to continue to provide and maintain fire and life safety requirements consistent with ordinances previously in place within the City. The most considerable change from previous fire code adoptions is the proposed ordinance for additional fire safety evaluations and protection features for buildings when they include new internal parking of electric or alternate fuel vehicles, as well as battery-based energy storage systems. Additionally, the California Building Standards Commission has transferred the majority of wildfire safety regulations to the newly created 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, which will be a separate Ordinance adoption for Municipal Code Chapter 15.30.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2997.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Priority B - Public Health & Safety
SUBMITTED BY:
Rich Sessler, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
PREPARED BY:
Vince Anderson, Fire Marshal
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025-2026
Revenue Generating: N
Appropriation Required Y/N: N
Discussion:
There is no fiscal impact with the introduction of the proposed ordinance.
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1 I:\cmo\Ordinances\2025 Res. Amending Chap 15.20 Fire Code 2025_Staff Report_V5_Clean.docx ORDINANCE NO. 2997
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20
OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPT ING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9) WITH NECES SARY LOCAL
AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 and Government Code Section 50022 empower the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, including the California Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes the City to make amendments to the California Fire Code on the basis of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that before making any modifications or changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the City Council of the City shall make an express finding of local necessity that such modifications or changes are needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of R edlands (“City Council”) is infor med and finds that these climatic, geological and topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following conditions;
1. The City receives relatively low amounts of precipitation, and experiences very low relative humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conductive to the spread of fire. For example, the following data was taken from the recorded temperatures and measured rainfall at the San Bernardino County Flood Control District Office, located at 825 East 3rd Street, San Bernardino:
2022: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 2.92.00 inches, with
0.64 inches of rain measured in the months of July, August, September, and October.
2023: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 16.4972 inches, with
1.23 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August, and October.
2024: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 14.60 inches, with 0.72 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August, and October.
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A. Fires.
B. Impairment of emergency apparatus access.
C. Delays in response times of emergency apparatus; and D. The depletion of apparatus readily available for fire suppression activities.
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.1, 104.8, 104.10, 104.12, 105.5.60 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.5, 112.1, 113.4, 113.4.1, 113.5, 114.4, 308.1.8, 324, 403.9.3.4, 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.7, 503.4, 505.1, 505.1.1, 507.5.1, 507.5.7, 507.5.8, 509.3, 511, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.9.2, 903.2.11.1, 903.2.11.3, 903.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.3, 903.6.1, 903.6.2, 903.6.3, 903.7, 905.4, 907.11, 910.2, 914.12, 1103.2, 1207.7.5, 1208, 5601.9, 5601.10, 5601.11, 5602.2, 5602.3, 5602.4, 5602.5, 5602.6, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, Appendix D, and Appendix P.
3. Within the City there are four earthquake faults:
A. Redlands Heights
B. Banning
C. Crafton
D. The Redlands Fault
Numerous other faults lie in close proxi mity, including the San Andreas Fault. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic damage, including extensive damage to buildings, fire damage to major infrastructure including water and sewer distribution lines, roadways, bridges across a major storm drain and railroad right-of-way, and other impairments to the mov ement of emergency apparatus.
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.1, 104.8, 104.10, 104.12, 105.5.60 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.5, 112.1, 113.4, 113.4.1, 113.5, 114.4, 308.1.8, 324, 403.9.3.4, 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.7, 503.4, 505.1, 505.1.1, 507.5.1, 507.5.7, 507.5.8, 509.3, 511, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2. 2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.9.2, 903.2.11.1, 903.2.11.3, 903.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.3, 903.6.1, 903.6.2, 903.6.3, 903.7, 905.4, 907.11, 910.2, 914.12, 1103.2, 1207.7.5, 1208 , 5601.9, 5601.10, 5601.11, 5602.2, 5602.3, 5602.4, 5602.5, 5602.6, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, Appendix D, and Appendix P.
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4. Within the City development has occurred, and continues to occur, which has resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak hours, weekends and holidays, particularly on the following streets and highways: Citrus Avenue, Cajon Street, Orange Street, Lugonia Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, San Ti moteo Canyon, Interstate 10 Freeway, and Alabama Street; thus decreasing response time. This development includes high-rise structures, in stitutional, commercial, industrial and residential structures. Development has occurred within the portion of the City known as Sunset Hills, where roadways have been built in areas of severe topographical conditions including street and driveway grades in excess of 12%. Such traffic congestion and severe roadway conditions extend the time for e mergency vehicles to reach the scene of fires and other emergencies.
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.1, 104.8, 104.10, 104.12, 105.5.60 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.5, 112.1, 113.4, 113.4.1, 113.5, 114.4, 308.1.8, 324, 403.9.3.4, 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.7, 503.4, 505.1, 505.1.1, 507.5.1, 507.5.7, 507.5.8, 509.3, 511, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.9.2, 903.2.11.1, 903.2.11.3, 903.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.3, 903.6.1, 903.6.2, 903.6.3, 903.7, 905.4, 907.11, 910.2, 914.12, 1103.2, 1207.7.5, 1208, 5601.9, 5601.10, 5601.11, 5602.2, 5602.3, 5602.4, 5602.5, 5602.6, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, Appendix D, and Appendix P.
WHEREAS, this City Council is informed and finds that because the City is subject to the above referenced climatic, geological and topographical conditions, that amendments to the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, are necessary to pr otect life and property, a nd that such amendments address the following issues: (1) high f ire hazard areas; (2) w ater supplies; (3) fire extinguishing systems and sprinkler systems, and (4) the storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids and hazardous materials; and
WHEREAS, this City Council does hereby determine that the modifications to the 2025 California Fire Code, as outlined in this Ordinance, are necessary due to local climatic , geographical and topographical conditions;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code, titled, “Fire Code,” is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows:
“Chapter 15.20
FIRE CODE”
15.20.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
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15.20.020: DEFINITIONS:
15.20.030: ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
15.20.040: TITLE:
15.20.050: CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION:
15.20.060: LIABILITY:
15.20.070: FIRE INVESTIGATIONS:
15.20.072: OPERATING GUIDELINES
15.20.074: REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS
15.20.090: PERMIT FEES:
15.20.100: FEES NOT REFUNDABLE:
15.20.110: REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS:
15.20.120: INSPECTION FEES:
15.20.130: ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING
15.20.140: BOARD OF APPEALS
15.20.150: VIOLATION PENALTIES
15.20.160: ABATEMENT OF VIOLATION:
15.20.162: VIOLATION PENALTY
15.20.170: FAILURE TO COMPLY:
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15.20.180: RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES:
15.30.182: OUTDOOR FIRES - WHERE PROHIBITED:
15.20.184: RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY EVACUATION PLANS
15.20.186: FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
15.20.190: SURFACE AND TURNING RADIUS:
15.20.200: GRADE:
15.20.210: OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS:
15.20.220: PREMISES IDENTIFICATION:
15.20.230: ROOFTOP ADDRESSES:
15.20.240: FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS:
15.20.250: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT IDENTIFICATION:
15.20.260: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT MARKERS:
15.20.270: ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT:
15.20.280: SMOKE OR FOG EMITTING SYSTEMS:
15.20.290: GROUP A-1:
15.20.300: GROUP A-2:
15.20.310: GROUP A-3:
15.20.320: GROUP A-4:
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15.20.330: GROUP A-5:
15.20.340: GROUP B:
15.20.350: GROUP E:
15.20.360: GROUP F:
15.20.370: GROUP M:
15.20.380: GROUP R:
15.20.390: GROUP S:
15.20.400: REPAIR GARAGES:
15.20.410: BULK STORAGE OF TIRES:
15.20.430: STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS
15.20.440: SECTION 903.2.11.3 AMENDED
15.20.450: GROUP U OCCUPANCY
15.20.460: NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
15.20.470: WATER SUPPLY FOR AREAS WITHOUT CITY WATER SERVICE
15.20.480: AREA INCREASE OR RECONSTRUCTION
15.20.490: CHANGE IN USE
15.20.500: ADAPTIVE REUSE
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15.20.510: SECTION 905.4 AMENDED
15.20.514: REQUIREMENTS FOR DEDICATED FUNCTION FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
15.20.520:SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS, MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS
AND DRAFT CURTAINS
15.20.540: REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP F, M, S-1 OR S-2 DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSES GREATER THAN 50,000 SQUARE FEET IN FLOOR AREA
15.20.550: EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
15.20.552: FIRE PROTECTION FEATURES FOR INSTALLATION OF ESS SYSTEMS –
SAFETY EVALUATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
15.20.554: FIRE PROTECTION EVALUATION WHEN INSIDE OR ADJACENT TO NEW BUILDINGS: ELECTRIC AND OR ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLES
15.20.560: FIREWORKS PROHIBITION
15.20.570: APPLICATION OF STATE LAW
15.20.580: LIABILITY FOR RESPONSE COSTS
15.20.590: FIREWORKS DEFINED
15.20.600: MINOR CHARGE
15.20.610: PROPERTY
15.20.620: RESPONSE COSTS
15.20.630: RESPONSIBLE GUARDIAN
15.20.640: APPENDIX B
15.20.650: APPENDIX BB
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15.20.660: APPENDIX C
15.20.670: APPENDIX CC
15.20.680: APPENDIX D
15.20.690: APPENDIX P
15.20.700: DESIGNATED LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE
15.20.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
A. Findings: The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and determines:
1. That the International Code Council is a private organization which has been in existence for a period of at least three (3) years.
2. That the International Fire Code, 2024 edition, published by said organization, is a nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations, and standards of said organization.
3. That the international fire code has been printed and published as a code in book form within the meaning of section 50022.2 et seq., of the California Government Code.
4. That the California fire code, also known as the California code of regulations, title 24, part 9, a portion of the "California building standards code" as defined in the "California building standards law" commencing with section 18901 of the Health And Safety Code, is assigned to the California building standards commission, which by law is responsible for approving all building standards within the state of California. The 2025 edition of the California fire code incorporates by reference the 2024 edition of the international fire code, with necessary California amendments.
5. That a copy of the 2025 California fire code, certified by the city clerk of the city of Redlands to be a true copy, has been filed for use and examination by the public in the fire prevention office of the Redlands fire department and the office of the city clerk.
6. The sections of said California fire code may be referred to by the number used in said published compilation, preceded by the words "California fire code section" or "fire code section", and may also be referred to by additional reference to this municipa l code and sections therein pertaining to said California fire code.
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7. That the additional requirements and standards established herein are needed to properly protect the health, safety, and welfare of the existing and future residents and workers within the city of Redlands. Said requirements and standards are reasonably ne cessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, and comply with existing state laws and regulations.
8. The city council finds and determines that the local variances from the California fire code - building standards, California code of regulations, title 24, part 9, contained in the city fire code, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, topogr aphic and geographical considerations.
B. Adoption Of The California Fire Code: The city council of the city of Redlands hereby adopts by reference, the 2025 California fire code, and appendices B, BB, C, CC, and D, including fees and penalties, as compiled and adopted by the California building standards commission; along with certain amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions based upon the city council's findings that the same are necessary based upon local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions. The provisions of the California fire code, California fire code appendix chapters, and the California fire code appendices shall be applicable in all areas within the city of Redlands. The city council of the city of Redlands hereby adopts and amends the 2025 edition of the California fire code, as compiled and published by the California building standards commission.
15.20.020: DEFINITIONS:
A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the city of Redlands.
B. Wherever the term "fire chief" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the fire chief of the city of Redlands, or his or her authorized representative.
C. Wherever the term "fire department" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the fire department of the city of Redlands.
D. An employee of the city of Redlands fire department, when enforcing the California fire code, this municipal code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be deemed a "peace officer" as those words are used in section 830.31 of the California Penal Code.
E. Whenever the term "fire code official" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the supervisor of the fire prevention bureau and shall serve as the fire code official under the direction of the fire chief, or the fire chief's authorized representative. The community risk reduction division of the fire department shall be responsible for fire prevention department duties within the city of Redlands.
15.20.030: ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
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B. Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents: Pursuant to section 5601.1 of the California fire code, the storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in all areas unless authorized by the fire code official, or the listed exceptions of this code section.
C. Storage Of Class I And II Liquids: Pursuant to sections 5704. 2.9.5.2 and 5706.2.4.4 of the California fire code, the storage of class I and class II liquids in outside aboveground unprotected tanks is prohibited in all areas of the city unless the fire code official determines, with specific documented findings, that such an installation will not create a hazard to life or property in the area.
D. Storage Of Liquefied Petroleum Gases: Pursuant to section 6104.2 of the California fire code, the aggregate capacity of any one installation for the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) water gallons (7571 liters) in commercial, residential and other areas where, in the opinio n of the fire code official, the location of bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases would create a threat to life and property.
15.20.040: TITLE:
Section 101.1 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the fire code of the city of Redlands, hereinafter referred to for purposes of this chapter 15.20 as "this code."
15.20.050: CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION:
Section 103.1 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.1 Identification of Authority Having Jurisdiction. The fire department of the city of Redlands is hereby identified as the authority having jurisdiction and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the Authority Having Jurisdiction shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
15.20.060: LIABILITY:
Section 104.8 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
104.8.2 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 13009 and Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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A false fire alarm response fee may be imposed and paid after two (2) false fire alarms have been received from any one residential or commercial source, or from any one alarm system, within any consecutive three hundred sixty five (365) day period. The false alarm response fee shall be established by resolution of the city council.
104.8.3 Expense for Securing an Emergency. The expense of securing any emergency or hazard which is the result of a violation of this code or any other code, ordinance or state law, or any damages caused by malicious mischief requiring any corrective or preventive actions conducted by t he city may be a charge against the persons or entity whose such emergency or action may constitute a debt of such persons or entity as provided below.
1. The fire chief , or duly authorized repre sentative, may impose the reasonable cost of fire prevention, fire suppression, and protection of the public from other safety hazards when a fire or hazardous condition results from any of the following activities or conditions:
A. Manufacture, transportation, storage, handling, or spilling of hazardous chemicals, flammable or combustible liquids, explosives, or blasting agents;
B. Failure to correct a hazardous condition for which a "notice of violation," or equivalent notice, has been previously given by the chief, or duly authorized representative;
C. Use of welding equipment, cutting torch, tar pot, or other open flame device;
D. Permitting or causing the accumulation of hazardous or flammable materials;
E. Setting of a fire or allowing a fire to be set in violation of any code, ordinance, law or regulation;
F. Creating, allowing, or maintaining a fire hazard.
15.20.070: FIRE INVESTIGATIONS:
Section 104.10 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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104.10 Fire Investigations. The fire code official and the fire department shall investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion and other hazardous condition.
Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be ma de part of the public record except as required by law.
The fire chief or duly authorized representative, is authorized to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of unauthorized releases of hazardous materials. The Redlands police department and allied law enforcement agencies are authorized to assist the fire department in its investigations when requested to do so.
15.20.072: OPERATING GUIDELINES:
Section 104.12 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12 Operating Guidelines. The Redlands Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines are created and adopted to serve as instructions and interpretations of the adopted Fire Code. The Redlands Fire Department Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines shall be a published documents, amended from time to time to provide current instruction and interpretation.
15.20.074: REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS:
Section 105.5.60 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.60 – Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, and Similar Amusement uses. An operational permit is required in accordance with Appendix P for temporary haunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement uses.
15.20.090: PERMIT FEES:
Section 108.2 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.2 Permit Fees. Permit fees as established by city council resolution shall be collected by the finance department. Proof of receipt shall accompany all applications for permit prior to any inspection and approval by the city.
15.20.100: FEES NONREFUNDABLE:
Section 108.6 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
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15.20.120: INSPECTION FEES:
Section 108.7 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.7 Inspection Fees. The fire code official is authorized to impose and collect appropriate fees for inspections established by resolution of the city council.
15.20.130: ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING
Section 109.5 of chapter 1, division II of California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
109.5. Electronic Record Keeping. The Fire Code Official is authorized to require electronic format submittals for fire protection systems maintenance records.
15.20.140: BOARD OF APPEALS:
Section 112.1 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
112.1 Board of Appeals. The city planning commission shall serve as the board of appeals.
The chief building official, director of development services and the fire chief of the city, or their respective designees, shall serve in an advisory capacity when requested to do so.
Board members shall disqualify themselves and shall not participate in any decision in which they have a conflict of interest.
15.20.150: VIOLATION PENALTIES:
Section 113.4 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
113.4 Administrative Citation Process Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of t he fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) a day or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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15.20.160: ABATEMENT OF VIOLATION:
Section 113.4.1 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
113.4.1 Abatement of Violation. In addition to the imposition of the penalties herein described, the fire code official is authorized to institute an appropriate action to prevent unlawful construction or to restrain, correct or abate a violation; or to prevent illegal occupancy of a structure or premises; or to stop an illegal act, conduct of business or occupancy of a structure on or about any premises. The expense of such action may be made a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists.
15.20.162: VIOLATION; PENALTY:
Section 113.5 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. It is unlawful to violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of the California fire code, or to fail to comply with any order made pursuant thereto. It is also unlawful to build in violation of any detailed statement of plans or specifications submitted and approved under the California fire code, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken.
15.20.170: FAILURE TO COMPLY:
Section 114.4 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
114.4 Failure To Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to violation penalties pursuant to section 113.4.
15.20.180: RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES:
Section 308.1.8 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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15.20.182: OUTDOOR FIRES - WHERE PROHIBITED
Section 324 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 324: Outdoor Fires - Where Prohibited. The outdoor fires shall not be conducted where conditions could cause the spread of fire, unless all of the following safety requirements and conditions are met:
1. Location: Outdoor fires shall only be conducted at inhabited premises, contained within a permanent barbeque, portable barbeque, outdoor fireplace, or grill, and located a minimum of 30 feet from any combustible material or nonfire-resistant vegetation.
2. No Hazardous Weather Conditions: Outdoor fires shall not be conducted during hazardous atmospheric or weather conditions in Redlands including, but not limited to:
High winds and sustained gusts exceeding 15 miles per hour, relative humidity less than 20 percent, Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service, and No -Burn Alerts issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District.
3. Spark Arrestor/Screen Covering Required: Outdoor open flame appliances and devices shall be provided with a spark arrestor or screen covering. Outdoor fireplaces, barbeques, and grills shall be maintained in good repair and in safe condition at all times
4. Supervision & Means of Extinguishment: Outdoor fires shall be constantly attended by a person 21 years or older until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one currently serviced portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4:A -40:BC (4 Gallon) rating, shall be available for immediate utilization.
5. Deliberate or Negligent Burning Prohibited: It shall be unlawful to deliberately or through negligence set fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the safety of persons or property. Reckless behavior involving outdoor fires is subject to an order issued by the fire department to immediately extinguish the fire.
15.20.184: RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY EVACUATION PLANS
Section 403.9.3.4 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
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15.20.186: FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES:
Section 503.1.1 Exception 1.3 of the California fire code is hereby deleted.
15.20.190: SURFACE AND TURNING RADIUS:
Section 503.2.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface §503.2.3 Fire apparatus access roads for purposes of rapid and reliable fire apparatus access shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Fire apparatus access roads shall be surfaced with an approved concrete or asphalt covering so as to provide all -weather driving capabilities. Turf block, Ritter Rings, Turf Paver and other similar products shall not be used for fire department access surfacing. Where rural road grades do not exceed 8%, the fire code official may approve access roads of approved native materials or gravel when compacted to ninety-five percent (95%).
TURNING RADIUS
Section 503.2.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be an inner radius of twenty (20) feet and outer radius of forty (40) feet.
15.20.200: GRADE:
Section 503.2.7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be a maximum of twelve percent (12%), unless otherwise approved by the fire code official for short distances when appropriate mitigation measures are utilized.
15.20.210: OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS:
Section 503.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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15.20.220: PREMISES IDENTIFICATION:
Section 505.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Premises Identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be affixed on a structure in a location with a clear, unobstructed view from the street. All numbers shall be electrically illuminated during the hours of darkness.
Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch for single-family residences.
All multi-family, multi-retail and multi-commercial occupancies shall:
Have a minimum of 6 inch high numbers, with a minimum one inch (1") stroke.
Identify individual units with numbers a minimum of four (4) inches, affixed to the unit's front door entrance or frame. All buildings with a rear door access shall identify that unit with the proper numbers affixed to the door or frame.
All light and heavy industrial occupancies shall have a minimum of ten (10) inch high numbers, with a minimum one-and-one-half inch (11/2") stroke. All complexes that are three (3) stories or greater in height and/or have two (2) or more building units shall have a minimum of ten (10) inch high numbers, with a one-and-one-half inch (11/2") stroke.
Buildings with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet (9290 m 2) or greater shall have minimum 12 inch (305 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 11/2 inches (38 mm).
All buildings with two (2) or more units shall identify utility meters according to the unit being serviced.
Buildings set -back from the street by 200' or more, shall have additional address number of a minimum of 4" located at the property entrance.
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15.20.230: ROOFTOP ADDRESSES
Section 505.1.1 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
505.1.1 Rooftop Addressing. Buildings exceeding a total square footage of 50,000 square feet shall have rooftop numbers placed parallel to the addressed street for purposes of being visible from the air. The numbers shall be block lettered and shall be a m inimum of four (4) feet in height and eighteen (18) inches in width. When more than one street address is assigned to a building, the beginning and ending address numbers are to be placed at opposite ends of the building, indicating the approximate location of the addressed portion of the building.
15.20.240: FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS:
Section 507.5.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where Required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet (91 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exceptions:
1. For group R -3 and group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). This distance may be further modified by the fire code official for such occupancies when buildings are equipped throughout with an approved fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.3.
2. Deleted.
15.20.250: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT IDENTIFICATION
Section 507.5.7: California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.7 Private fire hydrants shall be painted OSHA Safety red or equivalent.
15.20.260: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT MARKERS
Section 507.5.8: of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.8 Blue reflective pavement markers shall be placed within six (6) inches of the edge of the center lane line on the side of the nearest hydrant.
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15.20.270: ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT:
Section 509.3 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
509.3 Access to Equipment in Multi-Unit Buildings. When automatic fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems are installed in buildings constructed for multiple tenants and these systems protect multiple tenant spaces, the main controls and control appurtenances, such as risers, fi re alarm control panels, and valves for such systems, shall be located in an attached or included room or an approved weather -resistant enclosure with at least one exterior access door of not less than 3'-0" by 6'-8".
15.20.280: SMOKE OR FOG EMITTING SYSTEMS:
Section 511 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
511 Smoke Or Fog Emitting Systems. No alarm system shall be installed in a building or portion of a building which as a part of its operation discharges any gas, vapor, liquid, or other product when the primary intent of the system discharge is to obscure the vision o f any person, cause disorientation, or incapacitate any person within the building or portion thereof. Nothing in this section is intended to preclude the connection of an alarm system to any fire suppression system.
15.20.290: GROUP A-1:
Section 903.2.1.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-1 occupancies.
15.20.300: GROUP A-2:
Section 903.2.1.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-2 occupancies.
15.20.310: GROUP A-3:
Section 903.2.1.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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15.20.320: GROUP A-4:
Section 903.2.1.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-4 occupancies.
15.20.330: GROUP A-5:
Section 903.2.1.5 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.5 Group A -5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A -5 occupancies in the following areas: concession stands, retail areas, press boxes, and other accessory use areas in excess of 200 square feet (19 m2).
15.20.340: GROUP B:
Section 903.2..2 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
903.2..2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing group B occupancies where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2).
15.20.350: GROUP E:
Section 903.2.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. Except as provided for in sections 903.2.19 for a new public school campus and 903.2.20 (modernization project), an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group E occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all group E fire areas greater than 200 square feet (19 m2) in area.
2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge.
3. In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops and other such areas where hazardous materials in exempt amounts are used or stored.
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15.20.360: GROUP F:
Section 903.2.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing group F occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2).
15.20.370: GROUP M:
Section 903.2.7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a group M occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2).
15.20.380: GROUP R:
Section 903.2.8 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a group R fire area.
Exceptions:
1. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R -3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing non -ambulatory clients above the first floor, and not housing clients above the second floor.
2. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one bedridden client and complying with Section 435.8.3.3 of the California Building Code.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13113, occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill children or children with intellectual disabilities, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code , Section 13143.6, occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
15.20.390: GROUP S:
Section 903.2.9 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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903.2.9 Group S. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a group S occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2).
15.20.400: REPAIR GARAGES:
Section 903.2.9.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the California building code.
15.20.410: BULK STORAGE OF TIRES:
Section 903.2.9.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.2 Bulk Storage of Tires. New construction or change in occupancy of buildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 200 square feet (19 m 2) shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3.1.1.
15.20.430: STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS:
Section 903.2.11.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.11.1 Stories without Openings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all stories, including basements, of all buildings where the floor area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2) and where there is not provided at least one of the following types of exterior wall openings:
1. Openings below grade that lead directly to ground level by an exterior stairway complying with section 1011 or an outside ramp complying with section 1012.
Openings shall be located in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one side.
2. Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level totaling at least 20 square feet (1.86 m2) in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one side.
15.20.440: SECTION 903.2.11.3 AMENDED:
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15.20.450: GROUP U OCCUPANCY:
Section 903.2.18 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.18 Group U Occupancy. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a group U occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2).
Exceptions:
1. When a group U occupancy is not located within fifty (50) feet from an adjacent building, structure, and/or property line.
15.20.460: NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS:
Section 903.3.1.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, including attached garages.
15.20.470: WATER SUPPLY FOR AREAS WITHOUT CITY WATER SERVICE:
Section 903.3.5.3 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Water Supply For Areas Without City Water Service. In areas without city water service, buildings where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2) shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Group R-3 occupancies shall be provided with on- site water storage for a minimum 10 -minute sprinkler demand. When approved by the fire code official, on-site water storage for other than group R occupancies may be reduced to that required for an approved 30-minute sprinkler demand. These flows and duration do not consider the needs required to provide domestic service. All sprinkler systems shall be suitably freeze-protected for climatic conditions when necessary.
15.20.480: AREA INCREASE OR RECONSTRUCTION:
Section 903.6.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding the following:
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15.20.490: CHANGE IN USE:
Section 903.6.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding the following:
903.6.2 Change in Use. Changes made in the character or use of an occupancy shall be approved by the building official and the chief. When there is a change of use or occupancy of a building which exceeds 5,000 square feet in floor area which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, the occupancy shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout, unless the proposed use is less hazardous based on fire or li fe safety risk, than the existing use.
15.20.500: ADAPTIVE REUSE:
Section 903.6.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding the following:
903.6.3 Adaptive Reuse. Every existing group R occupancy that is changed to a commercial use shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout.
15.20.502: SECTION 90 3.7 PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLY POINTS OF CONNECTION:
Section 903.7 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding to read as follows:
903.7 Private Fire Protection Water Supply Points Of Connection. Any development within the City of Redlands that consists of more than a single structure on a commercially developed site; multiple floor commercial structures; multi -family commercial residences or fire flow requirements in excess of 2000 g allons per minute will require a two point of connection full looped fire supply to the development. All required onsite fire hydrants will be supplied from this looped system and will be private to the development. When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this ordinance the fire code official is authorized to grant modifications for individual cases on application in writing by the owner or a duly authorized representative. The code official shall first find that a special reason makes enforcement of the strict letter of the ordinance impractical and any Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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15.20.510: SECTION 905.4 LOCATION OF CLASS I STANDPIPE HOSE CONNECTIONS:
Section 905.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding location number 7 to read as follows:
7. When required by other provisions of this code, 2 1/2 inch hose connections, meeting the requirements of this section and fire department standards, shall be located at every other exterior fire department access door as defined by section 2306.6.1, and arranged so that every portion of the building and it s contents can be reached with 150 feet of hose and stream.
15.20.512: SECTION 907.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEDICATED FUNCTION FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS:
Section 907.11 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding to read as follows:
907.11 Requirements For Dedicated Function Fire Alarm Systems. One interior audible and visual notification device to alert occupants shall be provided from the dedicated function fire alarm systems. Multi-tenant buildings that each have their own exterior access (i.e. strip mall) do not need to be equipped with an interior notification device. A single manual fire alarm box shall be located next to the sprinkler riser , fire alarm control unit, or fire alarm annunciator. A fire department key box shall be provided adjacent to the exterior entry point to the area of the fire alarm control unit.
15.20.520: SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS, MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS AND DRAFT CURTAINS:
Section 910.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.2 Where Required. Where required by this code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke exhaust systems and draft curtains shall conform to the requirements of this section.
Exceptions:
1. Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Deleted.
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3. Deleted.
15.20.540: REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP F, M, S-1 OR S-2 DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSES GREATER THAN 50,000 SQUARE FEET IN FLOOR AREA
Section 914.12 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
914.12 Special Requirements For Group F, M, S-1 Or S-2 Distribution Warehouses Greater Than 50,000 Square Feet in Floor Area. Buildings classified primarily as group M, group S-1 or S -2, with no more than 10% of the building square footage occupied with accessory uses, in which the primary use is wholesale or retail sales of bulk products or packaged materials, or for the storage of commodities for distribution, shall be in accordance with this section.
914.12.1 Fire Command Center. A fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided. The location and accessibility of the fire control room shall be approved by the fire code official. The fire control room shall be separated from the remainder of the building by walls and ceilings not les s than one-hour fire partitions. The room shall be a minimum of 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, with a minimum dimension of 10 feet (3048 mm). The room shall contain the following as a minimum:
1. The fire alarm control unit and associated equipment.
2. Annunciator panel displaying status of sprinkler control valves and waterflow detectors.
3. Main controls and indicators for mechanical smoke exhaust systems.
4. Graphic with schematic indicating building floor plans, means of egress, fire protection systems, firefighting equipment and access.
5. Other firefighting equipment and system controls as required by the fire code official.
6. Emergency lighting powered by the standby electrical system.
914.12.2 Mechanical Smoke Exhaust. A mechanical smoke exhaust system conforming to the requirements of section 910.4 shall be provided. The system may be combined with environmental or other ventilation air systems when approved by the fire code official.
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914.12.4 Fire Department Graphic. A printed graphic with schematic diagrams of the building automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, means of egress, standpipe systems, smoke exhaust systems, access doors, and any other equipment as required by the fire code official shall be superimposed over a building floor plan or site plan and mounted on the wall in a highly visible location in the fire control room. The graphic shall be durable and waterproofed.
914.12.5 Standby Power. A standby power generator conforming to the California electrical code shall be provided on the premises, in a protected location. The generator shall have a rated capacity necessary to supply the load of all fire protection features listed below at the same time:
1. Emergency lighting and exit signs necessary for egress.
2. Lighting for the fire control room.
3. Signal and communication systems as applicable.
4. Electrically powered fire pumps required to maintain pressure.
5. Mechanical smoke exhaust systems as required by section 914.12.2.
In addition, a fuel supply sufficient for not less than two hours of operation shall be required on the premises. All electrically connected systems shall be transferred within 60 seconds after losing primary power.
914.12.6 Enhanced Communications. When required by the fire code official, enhanced communication equipment, such as bi -directional amplifiers, shall be provided in the building for dedicated use by the fire department. When such equipment is required to b e installed, it shall be provided with a standby power supply.
914.12.7 Other Requirements. All fire protection systems shall comply with fire department standards regarding installation, signage and labeling, maintenance, and other requirements as specified by the fire code official.
15.20.550: EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
Section 1103.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
1103.2 Criteria 2: Within one (1) year of completion date. All plans and permits shall be submitted for review within six (6) months of completion date.
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15.20.552: FIRE PROTECTION FEATURES FOR INSTALLATION OF ESS SYSTEMS – SAFETY EVALUATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Section 1207.7.5 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.7.5 Fire Protection Features For Indoor Installation Of ESS Systems – Safety Evaluations And Requirements . The fire code official is authorized to require safety evaluations of ESS systems installations for corresponding building features including but not limited to: passive fire resistance features, protected openings, locations and clearances for equipment, and active fire protection systems. The evaluati on shall be reviewed for concurrence by the City. Recommendations from the evaluations shall be incorporated in the building construction documents.
15.20.554: VEHICLE SAFETY EVALUATION WHEN INSIDE OR ADJACENT TO NEW BUILDINGS: ELECTRIC AND OR ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLES:
Section 1208 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
1208 Vehicle Safety Evaluation When Inside Or Adjacent To New Buildings: Electric And Or Alternative Fueled Vehicles. New Buildings with electric and or alternative fueled vehicle safety evaluation. When new buildings include parking or charging of electri c and alternative fueled vehicles inside or within 25 feet adjacent, the fire code official is authorized to require a safety evaluation be conducted by a qualified professional to determine the acceptable level of life safety protections for the building. The evaluation shall include the following aspects and be reviewed for concurrence by the City.
Recommendations from the evaluations shall be incorporated in the building construction documents.
The evaluation shall include:
1. Anticipated smoke production and associated removal strategies to provide occupants sufficient tenable conditions to evacuate the building.
2. Anticipated heat release & associated passive fire protection strategies to provide sufficient structural stability for occupants to evacuate the building and emergency response personnel to contain the fire to the fire area of origin.
3. Active fire suppression systems to provide sufficient structural stability for occupants to evacuate the building and emergency response personnel to contain the fire to the fire area of origin.
4. Anticipated amount of water needed for fire suppression systems and fire department operations. Strategies to collect water discharge from the site to mitigate adverse impacts to public infrastructure and the environment.
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15.20.560: FIREWORKS PROHIBITION:
Section 5601.9 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no person shall have in his or her possession, or keep, store, use, shoot, discharge, set off, ignite, explode, manufacture, sell, offer to sell, give, transport, or improperly dispose of any fireworks or dangerous or safe and sane fireworks.
A. Except where otherwise expressly provided in this Code or under a permit issued by the California State Fire Marshal or the Fire Chief, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, offer for sale, or store any fireworks.
B. Except where otherwise expressly provided in this Code, it shall be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to allow or permit the possession, sale, use or discharge of fireworks at or on their property when the property owner or tenant knows or should know of the possession, sale, use or discharge of fireworks at or on such property.
C. The Fire Chief and his or her authorized representatives shall have the authority to seize, take, and remove any fireworks, dangerous fireworks, and safe and sane fireworks. The Fire Chief and his authorized representatives may charge any person whose fire works are seized pursuant to this section.
D. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals a violation of the California Fire Code is guilty of violating the California Fire Code. Each such person, corporation or firm shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provision of the California Fire Code is committed, continued, permitted or maintained by such person, firm or corporation.
15.20.570: APPLICATION OF STATE LAW:
Section 5601.10 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Nothing in this section 15.20.520 shall limit any of the penalties provided in the California Health and Safety Code or the California Penal Code with regard to the offer for sale, exposing for sale, sale at retail, use or discharge of any fireworks.
15.20.580: LIABILITY FOR RESPONSE COSTS:
Section 5601.11 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
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B. If a person who violated this section 15.20.560 is a minor charge, the responsible guardian of the minor charge and the minor charge shall be jointly and severally liable for the response costs incurred pursuant to this section 15.20.580.
C. To incur liability for response costs imposed by this section 15.20.580, a person who violates this section 15.20.560 need not be present at the event that causes the response giving rise to the imposition of response costs.
D. Response costs imposed by this section 15.20.580 are in addition to any other costs that may be recovered under this Code or State law.
15.20.590: FIREWORKS DEFINED:
Section 5602.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Fireworks" means any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effect which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment. The term "Fireworks" includes, but is not limited to, devices designated by the manufacturer as Fireworks, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, sparklers, chasers, fountains, smoke sparks, aerial bombs, and Fireworks ki ts. "Fireworks" includes both "dangerous Fireworks" and "safe and sane" Fireworks as defined in the California Health and Safety Code.
15.20.6000: MINOR CHARGE:
Section 5602.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Minor charge" is a person under the age of eighteen (18) years for whom a responsible guardian has the legal care, custody or control.
15.20.610: PROPERTY:
Section 5602.4 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Property" shall mean any private property; including but not limited to, a residence, yard, or field, whether or not occupied as a dwelling, and whether owned, leased, rented or used with or without compensation.
15.20.620: RESPONSE COSTS:
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Section 5602.5 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Response costs" means those reasonable and necessary costs directly incurred by City public safety or other personnel for a response to an unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks, and include the cost of providing law enforcement, firefighti ng, or other services arising from the unpermitted discharge or illegal storage, maintaining or handling of fireworks, including but not limited to:
A. Salaries and benefits of public safety or other personnel for the amount of time spent responding to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with the unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks, and the administrative costs attributable to any response;
B. The cost of any medical treatment to or for any public safety personnel injured responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of the unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks;
C. The cost of repairing or replacing any public safety equipment or property damage, and the cost of use of any such equipment, in responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of any unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks; and
D. The disposal cost of confiscated fireworks.
15.20.630: RESPONSIBLE GUARDIAN:
Section 5602.6, of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Responsible guardian" means a parent, guardian or other person having the legal care, custody, or control of his or her minor charge.
15.20.640: APPENDIX B:
Section B105.2 of appendix B of the California fire code is hereby amended by amending the exception to read as follows:
Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow of up to 50 percent (50%), as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 l/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in table B105.1(2).
15.20.650: APPENDIX BB:
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Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow of up to 50 percent (50%), is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. When a reduction in fire flow is used, fire flow shall not be less than 1500 gpm.
15.20.660: APPENDIX C:
Appendix C is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions.
15.20.670: APPENDIX CC:
Appendix CC is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions.
15.20.680: APPENDIX D:
Appendix D is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following additions and amendments:
Section D101.2 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D101.2 Construction Documents. Construction documents for proposed fire apparatus access location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access and construction documents and hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted t o the fire department for review and approval prior to construction.
Section D101.3 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D101.3 Timing of Installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction except when approved alternative methods of protection are provided. Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles.
Section D102.1 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
D102.1 Access and Loading. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building thereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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Section D103.3 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
D103.3 Turning Radius. 503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be an inner radius of nineteen (20) feet and outer radius of forty (40) feet.
Section D103.4 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. City of Redlands Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department Standard Specifications and Detail Drawings for Design and Construction of Public Improvements, or California Fire Code Figure D103.1 shall be utilized for turn around area design.
Section D103.7 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D103.7 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. The roadway shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
Section D103.8 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D103.8 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access width where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
Section D103.9 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D103.9 Bygone Roadways. Where fire department access is unduly difficult utilizing bygone roadways, and where modifications would significantly impact the historical significance of the area, the fire chief may authorize alternative means and methods in order to maintain fire department access. Methods may include but are not limited to the posting of signs and notices of parking requirements in order to maintain access.
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Section P103.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
P103.2 Tents or membrane structures. Tents and membrane structures may be used when in compliance with all applicable requirements of this regulation, chapter 31 of this code, and when the total floor area of the tent is less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit from any location is less than fifty (50) feet.
Section P103.7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
P103.7 Exception 2: Existing unsprinklered assembly spaces, such as gymnasiums, when used for assembly purposes such as grad night.
Section P103.7.1. of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
P103.7.1.1 Obstructions. Fire sprinkler systems and piping, when provided, shall not be obstructed, altered, or used to support any decorations.
Section P103.7.2. of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
P103.7.2.1 Obstructions. Automatic smoke detection systems or devices, when present, shall not be obstructed, altered, or turned off.
Section P103.7.4 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
P103.7.4 Add Exception. When the total floor area of the tent is less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit from any location is less than fifty (50) feet, manually activated devices suitable for sounding an alarm or another approved met hod of alerting staff shall be provided as approved by the fire code official.
Section P103.9.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
P103.9.1 Flame retardant. All decorative materials shall be both inherently flame retardant, labeled as such, or be treated with a listed flame -retardant material registered with the California State Fire Marshal. If the material is treated by the user, a container and receipt will serve as proof.
Section P103.12 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
P103.12 Inspections. A fire and life safety inspection shall be conducted by the fire department prior to the start of the event. Final building department inspection and sign - off shall be made in conjunction with the fire department.
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15.20.700: DESIGNATED LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE Section 15.20.700 of Chapter 15.20 is hereby added to read as follows:
The local responsibility fire hazard severity zone for City of Redlands is designated with geographical boundaries found in the map adopted with ordinance number 2986.
B. Except as otherwise specified in this chapter, all violations of the California fire code or its appendices, or the amendments thereto contained in this chapter, are misdemeanors and are punishable as provided in title 1, chapter 1.20 of this code.
C. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals a violation of the California fire code is guilty of violating the California fire code. Each such person, corporation or firm shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof dur ing which any violation of any provisions of the California fire code is committed, continued, permitted or maintained by such person, firm or corporation.”
Section 2. If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislat ion shall not affect the validity of the re maining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Ordi nance and each and every s ubsection, sentence, cla use or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to any such decision or preemptive legislation.
Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance s hall be in force on and after the date upon which this Ordinance becomes effective; provided, however, that where complete plans for buildings have been filed and are pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, permits may be issued in co mpliance with the governing laws at the ti me of review and approval of such plans, and the applicant may proceed with construction, provided physical construction is commenced within one hundred eigh ty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit and continued to completion.
Section 4. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code and to the former edition of the California Fire Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code and the 20 25 edition of the California Fire Code as adopted and established by this Ordinance.
Section 5. The City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Env ironmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the reason that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
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Section 7. The Mayor shall sign this Ordin ance and the City Clerk sh all certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
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Mario Saucedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
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AYES:
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ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.20
OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPT ING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9) WITH NECES SARY LOCAL
AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 and Government Code Section 50022 empower the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, including the California Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes the City to make amendments to the California Fire Code on the basis of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that before making any modifications or changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the City Council of the City shall make an express finding of local necessity that such modifications or changes are needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of R edlands (“City Council”) is infor med and finds that these climatic, geological and topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following conditions;
1. The City receives relatively low amounts of precipitation, and experiences very low relative humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conductive to the spread of fire. For example, the following data was taken from the recorded temperatures and measured rainfall at the San Bernardino County Flood Control District Office, located at 825 East 3rd Street, San Bernardino:
2022: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 2.92.00 inches, with
0.64 inches of rain measured in the months of July, August, September, and October.
2023: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 16.4972 inches, with
1.23 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August, and October.
2024: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 14.60 inches, with 0.72 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August, and October.
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A. Fires.
B. Impairment of emergency apparatus access.
C. Delays in response times of emergency apparatus; and D. The depletion of apparatus readily available for fire suppression activities.
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.1, 104.8, 104.10, 104.12, 105.5.60 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.5, 112.1, 113.4, 113.4.1, 113.5, 114.4, 308.1.8, 324, 403.9.3.4, 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.7, 503.4, 505.1, 505.1.1, 507.5.1, 507.5.7, 507.5.8, 509.3, 511, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.9.2, 903.2.11.1, 903.2.11.3, 903.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.3, 903.6.1, 903.6.2, 903.6.3, 903.7, 905.4, 907.11, 910.2, 914.12, 1103.2, 1207.7.5, 1208, 5601.9, 5601.10, 5601.11, 5602.2, 5602.3, 5602.4, 5602.5, 5602.6, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, Appendix D, and Appendix P.
3. Within the City there are four earthquake faults:
A. Redlands Heights
B. Banning
C. Crafton
D. The Redlands Fault
Numerous other faults lie in close proxi mity, including the San Andreas Fault. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic damage, including extensive damage to buildings, fire damage to major infrastructure including water and sewer distribution lines, roadways, bridges across a major storm drain and railroad right-of-way, and other impairments to the mov ement of emergency apparatus.
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.1, 104.8, 104.10, 104.12, 105.5.60 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.5, 112.1, 113.4, 113.4.1, 113.5, 114.4, 308.1.8, 324, 403.9.3.4, 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.7, 503.4, 505.1, 505.1.1, 507.5.1, 507.5.7, 507.5.8, 509.3, 511, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2. 2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.9.2, 903.2.11.1, 903.2.11.3, 903.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.3, 903.6.1, 903.6.2, 903.6.3, 903.7, 905.4, 907.11, 910.2, 914.12, 1103.2, 1207.7.5, 1208 , 5601.9, 5601.10, 5601.11, 5602.2, 5602.3 , 5602.4, 5602.5, 5602.6, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, Appendix D, and Appendix P.
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4. Within the City development has occurred, and continues to occur, which has resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak hours, weekends and holidays, particularly on the following streets and highways: Citrus Avenue, Cajon Street, Orange Street, Lugonia Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, San Ti moteo Canyon, Interstate 10 Freeway, and Alabama Street; thus decreasing response time. This development includes high-rise structures, in stitutional, commercial, industrial and residential structures. Development has occurred within the portion of the City known as Sunset Hills, where roadways have been built in areas of severe topographical conditions including street and driveway grades in excess of 12%. Such traffic congestion and severe roadway conditions extend the time for e mergency vehicles to reach the scene of fires and other emergencies.
Specific amendments to the California Fire Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.1, 104.8, 104.10, 104.12, 105.5.60 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.5, 112.1, 113.4, 113.4.1, 113.5, 114.4, 308.1.8, 324, 403.9.3.4, 503.1.1, 503.2.3, 503.2.4, 503.2.7, 503.4, 505.1, 505.1.1, 507.5.1, 507.5.7, 507.5.8, 509.3, 511, 903.2.1.1, 903.2.1.2, 903.2.1.3, 903.2.1.4, 903.2.1.5, 903.2.2, 903.2.3, 903.2.4, 903.2.7, 903.2.8, 903.2.9, 903.2.9.1, 903.2.9.2, 903.2.11.1, 903.2.11.3, 903.2.18, 903.3.1.3, 903.3.5.3, 903.6.1, 903.6.2, 903.6.3, 903.7, 905.4, 907.11, 910.2, 914.12, 1103.2, 1207.7.5, 1208, 5601.9, 5601.10, 5601.11, 5602.2, 5602.3, 5602.4, 5602.5, 5602.6, Appendix B, Appendix BB, Appendix C, Appendix CC, Appendix D, and Appendix P.
WHEREAS, this City Council is informed and finds that because the City is subject to the above referenced climatic, geological and topographical conditions, that amendments to the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, are necessary to pr otect life and property, a nd that such amendments address the following issues: (1) high f ire hazard areas; (2) w ater supplies; (3) fire extinguishing systems and sprinkler systems, and (4) the storage, handling and use of flammable and combustible liquids and hazardous materials; and
WHEREAS, this City Council does hereby determine that the modifications to the 2025 California Fire Code, as outlined in this Ordinance, are necessary due to local climatic , geographical and topographical conditions;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code, titled, “Fire Code,” is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows:
“Chapter 15.20
FIRE CODE”
15.20.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
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15.20.020: DEFINITIONS:
15.20.030: ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
15.20.040: TITLE:
15.20.050: CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION:
15.20.060: LIABILITY:
15.20.070: FIRE INVESTIGATIONS:
15.20.072: OPERATING GUIDELINES
15.20.074: REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS
15.20.090: PERMIT FEES:
15.20.100: FEES NOT REFUNDABLE:
15.20.110: REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS:
15.20.120: INSPECTION FEES:
15.20.130: ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING
15.20.140: BOARD OF APPEALS
15.20.150: VIOLATION PENALTIES
15.20.160: ABATEMENT OF VIOLATION:
15.20.162: VIOLATION PENALTY
15.20.170: FAILURE TO COMPLY:
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15.20.180: RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES:
15.30.182: OUTDOOR FIRES - WHERE PROHIBITED:
15.20.184: RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY EVACUATION PLANS
15.20.186: FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES
15.20.190: SURFACE AND TURNING RADIUS:
15.20.200: GRADE:
15.20.210: OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS:
15.20.220: PREMISES IDENTIFICATION:
15.20.230: ROOFTOP ADDRESSES:
15.20.240: FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS:
15.20.250: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT IDENTIFICATION:
15.20.260: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT MARKERS:
15.20.270: ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT:
15.20.280: SMOKE OR FOG EMITTING SYSTEMS:
15.20.290: GROUP A-1:
15.20.300: GROUP A-2:
15.20.310: GROUP A-3:
15.20.320: GROUP A-4:
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15.20.330: GROUP A-5:
15.20.340: GROUP B:
15.20.350: GROUP E:
15.20.360: GROUP F:
15.20.370: GROUP M:
15.20.380: GROUP R:
15.20.390: GROUP S:
15.20.400: REPAIR GARAGES:
15.20.410: BULK STORAGE OF TIRES:
15.20.430: STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS
15.20.440: SECTION 903.2.11.3 AMENDED
15.20.450: GROUP U OCCUPANCY
15.20.460: NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
15.20.470: WATER SUPPLY FOR AREAS WITHOUT CITY WATER SERVICE
15.20.480: AREA INCREASE OR RECONSTRUCTION
15.20.490: CHANGE IN USE
15.20.500: ADAPTIVE REUSE
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15.20.510: SECTION 905.4 AMENDED
15.20.514: REQUIREMENTS FOR DEDICATED FUNCTION FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS
15.20.520:SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS, MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS
AND DRAFT CURTAINS
15.20.540: REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP F, M, S-1 OR S-2 DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSES GREATER THAN 50,000 SQUARE FEET IN FLOOR AREA
15.20.550: EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
15.20.552: FIRE PROTECTION FEATURES FOR INSTALLATION OF ESS SYSTEMS –
SAFETY EVALUATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
15.20.554: VEHICLE SAFETYFIRE PROTECTION EVALUATION WHEN INSIDE OR ADJACENT TO NEW BUILDINGS: ELECTRIC AND OR ALTERNATIVE FUELED
VEHICLES
15.20.560: FIREWORKS PROHIBITION
15.20.570: APPLICATION OF STATE LAW
15.20.580: LIABILITY FOR RESPONSE COSTS
15.20.590: FIREWORKS DEFINED
15.20.600: MINOR CHARGE
15.20.610: PROPERTY
15.20.620: RESPONSE COSTS
15.20.630: RESPONSIBLE GUARDIAN
15.20.640: APPENDIX B
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15.20.650: APPENDIX BB
15.20.660: APPENDIX C
15.20.670: APPENDIX CC
15.20.680: APPENDIX D
15.20.690: APPENDIX P
15.20.700: DESIGNATED LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE
15.20.740: VIOLATION PENALTY
15.20.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
A. Findings: The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and determines:
1. That the International Code Council is a private organization which has been in existence for a period of at least three (3) years.
2. That the International Fire Code, 20241 edition, published by said organization, is a nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations, and standards of said organization.
3. That the international fire code has been printed and published as a code in book form within the meaning of section 50022.2 et seq., of the California Government Code.
4. That the California fire code, also known as the California code of regulations, title 24, part 9, a portion of the "California building standards code" as defined in the "California building standards law" commencing with section 18901 of the Health And Safety Code, is assigned to the California building standards commission, which by law is responsible for approving all building standards within the state of California. The 20252 edition of the California fire code incorporates by reference the 20241 edition of the international fire code, with necessary California amendments.
5. That a copy of the 20252 California fire code, certified by the city clerk of the city of Redlands to be a true copy, has been filed for use and examination by the public in the fire prevention office of the Redlands fire department and the office of the city clerk.
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6. The sections of said California fire code may be referred to by the number used in said published compilation, preceded by the words "California fire code section" or "fire code section", and may also be referred to by additional reference to this municipa l code and sections therein pertaining to said California fire code.
7. That the additional requirements and standards established herein are needed to properly protect the health, safety, and welfare of the existing and future residents and workers within the city of Redlands. Said requirements and standards are reasonably ne cessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, and comply with existing state laws and regulations.
8. The city council finds and determines that the local variances from the California fire code - building standards, California code of regulations, title 24, part 9, contained in the city fire code, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, topogr aphic and geographical considerations.
B. Adoption Of The California Fire Code: The city council of the city of Redlands hereby adopts by reference, the 20252 California fire code, and appendices B, BB, C, CC, and D, including fees and penalties, as compiled and adopted by the California building standards commission; along with certain amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions based upon the city council's findings that the same are necessary based upon local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions. The provisions of the California f ire code, California fire code appendix chapters, and the California fire code appendices shall be applicable in all areas within the city of Redlands. The city council of the city of Redlands hereby adopts and amends the 20252 edition of the California fire code, as compiled and published by the California building standards commission.
15.20.020: DEFINITIONS:
A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the city of Redlands.
B. Wherever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the city attorney for the city of Redlands.
C.B. Wherever the term "fire chief" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the fire chief of the city of Redlands, or his or her authorized representative.
D.C. Wherever the term "fire department" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the fire department of the city of Redlands.
E.D. An employee of the city of Redlands fire department, when enforcing the California fire code, this municipal code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be deemed a "peace officer" as those words are used in section 830.31 of the California Penal Code.
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15.20.030: ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
A. Storage of Flammable Cryogenic Fluids: Pursuant to section 5 85064.21 of the California fire code, flammable cryogenic fluids shall not be permitted to be stored, dispensed, or used unless, in the opinion of the fire code official, such storage will not create an unacceptable threat to the occupants and property owners.
B. Storage of Explosives and Blasting Agents: Pursuant to section 5601.1 of the California fire code, the storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in all areas unless authorized by the fire code official, or the listed exceptions of this code section.
C. Storage Of Class I And II Liquids: Pursuant to sections 5704. 2.9.5.21 and 5706.2.4.41 of the California fire code, the storage of class I and class II liquids in outside aboveground unprotected tanks is prohibited in all areas of the city unless the fire code official determines, with specific documented findings, that such an installation will not create a hazard to life or property in the area.
D. Storage Of Liquefied Petroleum Gases: Pursuant to section 610 4.21.3 of the California fire code, the aggregate capacity of any one installation for the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) water gallons (7571 liters) in commercial, residential and other areas where, in the opinio n of the fire code official, the location of bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases would create a threat to life and property.
15.20.040: TITLE:
Section 101.1 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the fire code of the city of Redlands, hereinafter referred to for purposes of this chapter 15.20 as "this code."
15.20.050: DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTIONCODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION:
Section 103.12 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.2 Identification of Authority Having Jurisdiction. The fire department of the city of Redlands is hereby identified as the authority having jurisdiction and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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15.20.060: LIABILITY:
Section 104.813 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
104.8.213.1 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code sections 13009 and 13009.1. Any person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response, including but not limited to, a traffic accident or spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals, is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs set out in Health And Safety Code section 13009 et seq. and Govern ment Code section 53150 et seq. Any expense incurred by the city for securing such an emergency situation shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the city in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.
A false fire alarm response fee may be imposed and paid after two (2) false fire alarms have been received from any one residential or commercial source, or from any one alarm system, within any consecutive three hundred sixty five (365) day period. The false alarm response fee shall be established by resolution of the city council.
104.8.313.2 Expense for Securing an Emergency. The expense of securing any emergency or hazard which is the result of a violation of this code or any other code, ordinance or state law, or any damages caused by malicious mischief requiring any corrective or preventive actions conducted by t he city may be a charge against the persons or entity whose such emergency or action may constitute a debt of such persons or entity as provided below.
1. The fire chief , or duly authorized repre sentative, may impose the reasonable cost of fire prevention, fire suppression, and protection of the public from other safety hazards when a fire or hazardous condition results from any of the following activities or conditions:
A. Manufacture, transportation, storage, handling, or spilling of hazardous chemicals, flammable or combustible liquids, explosives, or blasting agents;
B. Failure to correct a hazardous condition for which a "notice of violation," or equivalent notice, has been previously given by the chief, or duly authorized representative;
C. Use of welding equipment, cutting torch, tar pot, or other open flame device;
D. Permitting or causing the accumulation of hazardous or flammable materials;
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F. Creating, allowing, or maintaining a fire hazard.
15.20.070: FIRE INVESTIGATIONS:
Section 104.101 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
104.101 Fire Investigations. The fire code official and the fire department shall investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion and other hazardous condition.
Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be ma de part of the public record except as required by law.
The fire chief or duly authorized representative, is authorized to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of unauthorized releases of hazardous materials. The Redlands police department and allied law enforcement agencies are authorized to assist the fire department in its investigations when requested to do so.
15.20.072: OPERATING GUIDELINES:
Section 104.12 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12 Operating Guidelines. The Redlands Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines are created and adopted to serve as instructions and interpretations of the adopted Fire Code. The Redlands Fire Department Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines shall be a published documents, amended from time to time to provide current instruction and interpretation.
15.20.080: ANNUAL PERMIT:
Section 105.1.6 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby deleted.
15.20.074: REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS:
Section 105.5.60 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.60 – Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, and Similar Amusement uses. An operational permit is required in accordance with Appendix P for temporary haunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement uses.
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15.20.090: PERMIT FEES:
Section 1058.2.5 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.25.2.5 Permit Fees. Permit fees as established by city council resolution shall be collected by the finance department. Proof of receipt shall accompany all applications for permit prior to any inspection and approval by the city.
15.20.100: FEES NONREFUNDABLE:
Section 108.65.2.6 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.65.2.6 Fees Not Refundable. Permit fees shall not be refundable for any reason after initiation of plan review or inspection procedures.
15.20.110: REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS:
Section 105.5.50 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
105.5.55 Fixed Kitchen Hood and Duct Extinguishing System. An operational permit is required to utilize commercial cooking appliances, as defined in Section 602, with a fixed hood and duct fire extinguishing system
105.5.56 – Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, and Similar Amusement uses. An operational permit is required in accordance with Appendix O for temporary haunted houses, ghost walks, and similar amusement uses.
15.20.120: INSPECTION FEES:
Section 1087.77 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.77.7 Inspection Fees. The fire code official is authorized to impose and collect appropriate fees for inspections established by resolution of the city council.
15.20.130: ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING
Section 109. 53.1 of chapter 1, division II of California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
109.53.1. Electronic Record Keeping. The Fire Code Official is authorized to require electronic format submittals for fire protection systems maintenance records.
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15.20.140: BOARD OF APPEALS:
Section 112.11 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
1121.1 Board of Appeals. The city planning commission shall serve as the board of appeals.
The chief building official, director of development services and the fire chief of the city, or their respective designees, shall serve in an advisory capacity when requested to do so.
Board members shall disqualify themselves and shall not participate in any decision in which they have a conflict of interest.
Section 104.12 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12 Operating Guidelines. The Redlands Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines are created and adopted to serve as instructions and interpretations of the adopted Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The Redlands Fire Department Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines shall be a published documents, amended from time to time to provide current instruction and interpretation.
15.20.150: VIOLATION PENALTIES:
Section 1132.4 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
1132.4.1 Administrative Citation Process Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of t he fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) a day or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imp risonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. The city may also prosecute or enforce violations of this chapter as a criminal offense in accordance with this section.
15.20.160: ABATEMENT OF VIOLATION:
Section .1132.4.1 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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15.20.162: VIOLATION; PENALTY:
Section 113.5 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A. It is unlawful to violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of the California fire code, or to fail to comply with any order made pursuant thereto. It is also unlawful to build in violation of any detailed statement of plans or specifications submitted and approved under the California fire code, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken.
15.20.170: FAILURE TO COMPLY:
Section 1134.4 of chapter 1, division II of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
1143.4 Failure To Comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to violation penalties pursuant to section 1132.4.
15.20.180: RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES:
Section 308.1.87 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
308.1.87 Religious or Other Assembly Ceremonies. Candles held in persons' hands (or on a non-stable device) are especially dangerous and shall not be permitted. Battery operated simulated candles are available and may be used. No permit is required for battery-operated candles or other electric candles.
15.20.182: OUTDOOR FIRES - WHERE PROHIBITED
Section 324 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 324: Outdoor Fires - Where Prohibited. The outdoor fires shall not be conducted where conditions could cause the spread of fire, unless all of the following safety requirements and conditions are met:
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1. Location: Outdoor fires shall only be conducted at inhabited premises, contained within a permanent barbeque, portable barbeque, outdoor fireplace, or grill, and located a minimum of 30 feet from any combustible material or nonfire-resistant vegetation.
2. No Hazardous Weather Conditions: Outdoor fires shall not be conducted during hazardous atmospheric or weather conditions in Redlands including, but not limited to:
High winds and sustained gusts exceeding 15 miles per hour, relative humidity less than 20 percent, Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service, and No -Burn Alerts issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District.
3. Spark Arrestor/Screen Covering Required: Outdoor open flame appliances and devices shall be provided with a spark arrestor or screen covering. Outdoor fireplaces, barbeques, and grills shall be maintained in good repair and in safe condition at all times
4. Supervision & Means of Extinguishment: Outdoor fires shall be constantly attended by a person 21 years or older until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one currently serviced portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4:A -40:BC (4 Gallon) rating, shall be available for immediate utilization.
5. Deliberate or Negligent Burning Prohibited: It shall be unlawful to deliberately or through negligence set fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the safety of persons or property. Reckless behavior involving outdoor fires is subject to an order issued by the fire department to immediately extinguish the fire.
15.20.182: OUTDOOR FIRES - WHERE PROHIBITED
Section 324 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 324: Outdoor Fires - Where Prohibited. The outdoor fires shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI, unless all of the following safety requirements and conditions are met:
1. Location: Outdoor fires shall only be conducted at inhabited premises, contained within a permanent barbeque, portable barbeque, outdoor fireplace, or grill, and located a minimum of 30 feet from any combustible material or nonfire-resistant vegetation.
2. No Hazardous Weather Conditions: Outdoor fires shall not be conductedoperated during hazardous atmospheric or weather conditions in Redlands including, but not limited to:
High winds and sustained gusts exceeding 15 miles per hour, relative humidity less than 20 percent, Red Flag Warnings issued for the Redlands area by the National Weather Service, and No-Burn Alerts issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District.
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3. Spark Arrestor/Screen Covering Required: Outdoor open flame appliances and devices shall be provided with a spark arrestor or screen covering. Outdoor fireplaces, barbeques, and grills shall be maintained in good repair and in safe condition at all times
4. Supervision & Means of Extinguishment: Outdoor fires shall be constantly attended by a person 21 years or older until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one currently serviced portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4:A -40:BC (4 Gallon) rating, shall be available for immediate utilization.
5. Deliberate or Negligent Burning Prohibited: It shall be unlawful to deliberately or through negligence set fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the safety of persons or property. Reckless behavior involving outdoor fires is subject to an order issued by the fire department to immediately extinguish the fire.
15.20.184: RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITY EVACUATION PLANS
Section 403.9.3.4 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
403.9.3.4. Residential Care Facility Evacuation Plans. Residential care facilities shall review the Emergency and Disaster Plan as required by California Health and Safety Code Section 1569.695 and California Code of Regulations, Title 22, Section 87212, with the fire department to verify the pPlan accounts for an acceptable level of emergency communication monitoring and facility self-reliance for vehicle-based evacuations of residents.
15.20.186: FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS FOR BUILDINGS AND FACILITIES:
Section 503.1.1 Exception 1.3 of the California fire code is hereby deleted.
15.20.190: SURFACE AND TURNING RADIUS:
Section 503.2.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface §503.2.3 Fire apparatus access roads for purposes of rapid and reliable fire apparatus access shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Fire apparatus access roads shall be surfaced with an approved concrete or asphalt covering so as to provide all -weather driving capabilities. Turf block, Ritter Rings, Turf Paver and other similar products shall not be used for fire department access surfacing. Where rural road grades do not exceed 8%, the fire Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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TURNING RADIUS
Section 503.2.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be an inner radius of twenty (20) feet and outer radius of forty (40) feet.
15.20.200: GRADE:
Section 503.2.7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be a maximum of twelve percent (12%), unless otherwise approved by the fire code official for short distances when appropriate mitigation measures are utilized.
15.20.210: OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS:
Section 503.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.4 Obstruction of Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and clearances established in section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Any obstruction or impedance to reasonable access may be removed at the order of the fire code official or the fire department, with the expense of such removal to be borne by the owner of the roadway, or in the case of an obstructing vehicle or object, by the owner of said vehicle or object.
15.20.220: PREMISES IDENTIFICATION:
Section 505.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Premises Identification. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be affixed on a structure in a location with a clear, unobstructed view from the street. All numbers shall be electrically illuminated during the hours of darkness.
Numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch for single-family residences.
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Have a minimum of 6 inch high numbers, with a minimum one inch (1") stroke.
Identify individual units with numbers a minimum of four (4) inches, affixed to the unit's front door entrance or frame. All buildings with a rear door access shall identify that unit with the proper numbers affixed to the door or frame.
All light and heavy industrial occupancies shall have a minimum of ten (10) inch high numbers, with a minimum one-and-one-half inch (11/2") stroke. All complexes that are three (3) stories or greater in height and/or have two (2) or more building units shall have a minimum of ten (10) inch high numbers, with a one-and-one-half inch (11/2") stroke.
Buildings with a total floor area of 100,000 square feet (9290 m 2) or greater shall have minimum 12 inch (305 mm) high numbers, with a minimum stroke width of 11/2 inches (38 mm).
All buildings with two (2) or more units shall identify utility meters according to the unit being serviced.
Buildings set -back from the street by 200' or more, shall have additional address number of a minimum of 4" located at the property entrance.
15.20.230: ROOFTOP ADDRESSES
Section 505.1.1 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
505.1.1 Rooftop Addressing. Buildings exceeding a total square footage of 50,000 square feet shall have rooftop numbers placed parallel to the addressed street for purposes of being visible from the air. The numbers shall be block lettered and shall be a m inimum of four (4) feet in height and eighteen (18) inches in width. When more than one street address is assigned to a building, the beginning and ending address numbers are to be placed at opposite ends of the building, indicating the approximate location of the addressed portion of the building.
15.20.240: FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS:
Section 507.5.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
507.5.1 Where Required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet (91 m) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on -site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
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Exceptions:
1. For group R -3 and group U occupancies, the distance requirement shall be 600 feet (183 m). This distance may be further modified by the fire code official for such occupancies when buildings are equipped throughout with an approved fire sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.3.
2. Deleted.
15.20.250: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT IDENTIFICATION
Section 507.5.7: California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.7 Private fire hydrants shall be painted OSHA Safety red or equivalent.
15.20.260: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT MARKERS
Section 507.5.8: of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
507.5.8 Blue reflective pavement markers shall be placed within six (6) inches of the edge of the center lane line on the side of the nearest hydrant.
15.20.270: ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT:
Section 507.5.7:
Section 509.3 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
509.3 Access to Equipment in Multi-Unit Buildings. When automatic fire sprinkler systems or fire alarm systems are installed in buildings constructed for multiple tenants and these systems protect multiple tenant spaces, the main controls and control appurtenances, such as risers, fi re alarm control panels, and valves for such systems, shall be located in an attached or included room or an approved weather -resistant enclosure with at least one exterior access door of not less than 3'-0" by 6'-8".
15.20.280: SMOKE OR FOG EMITTING SYSTEMS:
Section 511 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
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15.20.290: FIRE PROTECTION FEATURES FOR INSTALLATION OF ESS SYSTEMS – SAFETY EVALUATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Section 1207.7.5 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.7.5 Fire Protection Features For Indoor Installation Of E SS Systems – Safety Evaluations And Requirements. The fire code official may require safety evaluations of ESS systems installations for corresponding building features including but not limited to:
passive fire resistance features, protected openings, locations and clearances for equipment, and active fire protection systems. The evaluation shall be reviewed for concurrence by the City. Recommendations from the evaluations shall be incorporated in the building construction documents.
15.20.290: VEHICLE SAFETY EVALUATION WHEN INSIDE OR ADJACENT TO NEW BUILDINGS: ELECTRIC AND OR ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLES:
Section 1208 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
1208 Vehicle Safety Evaluation When Inside Or Adjacent To New Buildings: Electric And Or Alternative Fueled Vehicles. New Buildings with electric and or alternative fueled vehicle safety evaluation. When new buildings include parking or charging of electri c and alternative fueled vehicles inside or within 25 feet adjacent, a safety evaluation shall be conducted by a qualified professional to determine the acceptable level of life safety protections for the building. The evaluation shall include the followin g aspects and be reviewed for concurrence by the City. Recommendations from the evaluations shall be incorporated in the building construction documents.
The evaluation shall include:
-Anticipated smoke production and associated removal strategies to provide occupants sufficient tenable conditions to evacuate the building. -Anticipated heat release & associated passive fire protection strategies to provide sufficient structural stability for occupants to evacuate the building and emergency response personnel to contain the fire to the fire area of origin.
-Active fire suppression systems to provide sufficient structural stability for occupants to evacuate the building and emergency response personnel to contain the fire to the fire area of origin.
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15.20.290: GROUP A-1:
Section 903.2.1.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-1 occupancies.
15.20.300: GROUP A-2:
Section 903.2.1.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-2 occupancies.
15.20.310: GROUP A-3:
Section 903.2.1.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-3 occupancies.
15.20.320: GROUP A-4:
Section 903.2.1.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A-4 occupancies.
15.20.330: GROUP A-5:
Section 903.2.1.5 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.1.5 Group A -5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group A -5 occupancies in the following areas: concession stands, retail areas, press boxes, and other accessory use areas in excess of 200 square feet (19 m2).
15.20.340: GROUP B:
Section 903.2.1.82 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
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15.20.350: GROUP E:
Section 903.2.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.3 Group E. Except as provided for in sections 903.2.19 for a new public school campus and 903.2.20 (modernization project), an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for group E occupancies as follows:
1. Throughout all group E fire areas greater than 200 square feet (19 m2) in area.
2. Throughout every portion of educational buildings below the level of exit discharge.
3. In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops and other such areas where hazardous materials in exempt amounts are used or stored.
15.20.360: GROUP F:
Section 903.2.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.4 Group F. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing group F occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2).
15.20.370: GROUP M:
Section 903.2.7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a group M occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2).
15.20.380: GROUP R:
Section 903.2.8 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a group R fire area.
Exceptions:
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1. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R -3.1 occupancies not housing bedridden clients, not housing non -ambulatory clients above the first floor, and not housing clients above the second floor.
2. Existing Group R-3 occupancies converted to Group R-3.1 occupancies housing only one bedridden client and complying with Section 435.8.3.3 of the California Building Code.
3. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code, Section 13113, occupancies housing ambulatory children only, none of whom are mentally ill children or children with intellectual disabilities, and the buildings or portions thereof in which such children are housed are not more than two stories in height, and buildings or portions thereof housing such children have an automatic fire alarm system activated by approved smoke detectors.
4. Pursuant to Health and Safety Code , Section 13143.6, occupancies licensed for protective social care which house ambulatory clients only, none of whom is a child (under the age of 18 years), or who is elderly (65 years of age or over).
5. When approved by the fire code official, detached group U private garages or carports accessory to a group R -3 occupancy, not located in the high or very high fire hazard areas of the jurisdiction as identified by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
6. When approved by the fire code official, detached group U private garages or carports accessory to a group R-3 occupancy not located within fifty (50) feet from an adjacent building, structure, and/or property line.
15.20.390: GROUP S:
Section 903.2.9 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.9 Group S. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a group S occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2).
15.20.400: REPAIR GARAGES:
Section 903.2.9.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.9.1 Repair Garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the California building code.
15.20.410: BULK STORAGE OF TIRES:
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903.2.9.2 Bulk Storage of Tires. New construction or change in occupancy of bBuildings and structures where the area for the storage of tires exceeds 200 square feet (19 m 2) shall be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with section 903.3.1.1.
15.20.420: SECTION 903.2.9 AMENDED:
Section 903.2.9 of the California fire code is hereby amended by the deletion of the exception.
15.20.430: STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS:
Section 903.2.11.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.11.1 Stories without Openings. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all stories, including basements, of all buildings where the floor area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2) and where there is not provided at least one of the following types of exterior wall openings:
1. Openings below grade that lead directly to ground level by an exterior stairway complying with section 1011 or an outside ramp complying with section 1012.
Openings shall be located in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one side.
2. Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level totaling at least 20 square feet (1.86 m2) in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of exterior wall in the story on at least one side.
2.3. 15.20.440: SECTION 903.2.11.3 AMENDED:
Section 903.2.11.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended by the deletion of the exception.
15.20.450: GROUP U OCCUPANCY:
Section 903.2.18 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2.18 Group U Occupancy. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a group U occupancy where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2).
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1. When approved by the fire code official, group U occupancies, not located in the high or very high fire hazard areas of the jurisdiction as identified by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
2.1.When a group U occupancy is not located within fifty (50) feet from an adjacent building, structure, and/or property line.
15.20.460: NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS:
Section 903.3.1.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.3.1.3 NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in one- and two-family dwellings shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13D, including attached garages.
15.20.470: WATER SUPPLY FOR AREAS WITHOUT CITY WATER SERVICE:
Section 903.3.5.3 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Water Supply For Areas Without City Water Service. In areas without city water service, buildings where the fire area exceeds 200 square feet (19 m2) shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Group R-3 occupancies shall be provided with on- site water storage for a minimum 10 -minute sprinkler demand. When approved by the fire code official, on-site water storage for other than group R occupancies may be reduced to that required for an approved 30-minute sprinkler demand. These flows and duration do not consider the needs required to provide domestic service. All sprinkler systems shall be suitably freeze-protected for climatic conditions when necessary.
Exception: When approved by the fire code official, group U occupancy, not located in the high or very high fire hazard areas of the jurisdiction as identified by California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
15.20.480: AREA INCREASE ORAND RECONSTRUCTION:
Section 903.6.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding the following:
903.6.1 Area Increase orand Reconstruction. Every existing building or structure relocated or moved onto a property, every building or structure which as a result of fire, earthquake, or other disaster requires demolition and reconstruction, or every existing building or structure that is receiving or has received an addition(s) in which fifty percent (50%) of the original area is exceeded, or every existing building or structure that undergoes an Alteration Level 3 as defined by the California Existing Bui lding Code shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout therein.
15.20.490: CHANGE IN USE:
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Section 903.6.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding the following:
903.6.2 Change in Use. Changes made in the character or use of an occupancy shall be approved by the building official and the chief. When there is a change of use or occupancy of a building which exceeds 5,000 square feet in floor area which would place the building in a different division of the same group of occupancy or in a different group of occupancies, the occupancy shall be provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system throughout, unless the proposed use is less hazardous based on fire or li fe safety risk, than the existing use.
15.20.500: ADAPTIVE REUSE:
Section 903.6.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding the following:
903.6.3 Adaptive Reuse. Every existing group R occupancy that is changed to a commercial use shall have an approved automatic sprinkler system installed throughout.
15.20.502: SECTION 90 3.7 PRIVATE FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLY POINTS OF CONNECTION:
Section 903.7 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding to read as follows:
903.7 Private Fire Protection Water Supply Points Of Connection. Any development within the City of Redlands that consists of more than a single structure on a commercially developed site; multiple floor commercial structures; multi -family commercial residences or fire flow requirements in excess of 2000 g allons per minute will require a two point of connection full looped fire supply to the development. All required onsite fire hydrants will be supplied from this looped system and will be private to the development. When there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of this ordinance the fire code official is authorized to grant modifications for individual cases on application in writing by the owner or a duly authorized representative. The code official shall first find that a special reason makes enforcement of the strict letter of the ordinance i mpractical and any modification or change does not lessen any fire protection requirements. If so changes or modifications may be approved by the fire code official or fire chief
15.20.510: SECTION 905.4 AMENDEDLOCATION OF CLASS I STANDPIPE HOSE CONNECTIONS:
Section 905.4 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding location number 7 to read as follows:
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15.20.512: SECTION 907.11 REQUIREMENTS FOR DEDICATED FUNCTION FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS:
Section 907.11 of the California fire code is hereby amended by adding to read as follows:
907.11 Requirements For Dedicated Function Fire Alarm Systems. One interior audible and visual notification device to alert occupants shall be provided from the dedicated function fire alarm systems. Multi-tenant buildings that each have their own exterior access (i.e. strip mall) do not need to be equipped with an interior notification device. A single manual fire alarm box shall be located next to the sprinkler riser , fire alarm control unit, or fire alarm annunciator. A fire department key box shall be provided adjacent to the exterior entry point to the area of the fire alarm control unit.
15.20.520: SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS, MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS AND DRAFT CURTAINS:
Section 910.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
910.2 Where Required. Where required by this code or otherwise installed, smoke and heat vents or mechanical smoke exhaust systems and draft curtains shall conform to the requirements of this section.
Exceptions:
1. Frozen food warehouses used solely for storage of class I and II commodities where protected by an approved automatic sprinkler system.
2. Deleted.
3. Deleted.
15.20.530: SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS:
Section 910.3.5 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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15.20.540: SECTION 914.12 ADDED:REQUIREMENTS FOR GROUP F, M, S-1 OR S-2 DISTRIBUTION WAREHOUSES GREATER THAN 50,000 SQUARE FEET IN FLOOR AREA
Section 914.12 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
914.12 Special Requirements For Group F, M, S-1 Or S-2 Distribution Warehouses Greater Than 50,000 Square Feet in Floor Area. Buildings classified primarily as group M, group S-1 or S -2, with no more than 10% of the building square footage occupied with accessory uses, in which the primary use is wholesale or retail sales of bulk products or packaged materials, or for the storage of commodities for distribution, shall be in accordance with this section.
914.12.1 Fire Command Center. A fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided. The location and accessibility of the fire control room shall be approved by the fire code official. The fire control room shall be separated from the remainder of the building by walls and ceilings not les s than one-hour fire partitions. The room shall be a minimum of 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, with a minimum dimension of 10 feet (3048 mm). The room shall contain the following as a minimum:
1. The fire alarm control unit and associated equipment.
2. Annunciator panel displaying status of sprinkler control valves and waterflow detectors.
3. Main controls and indicators for mechanical smoke exhaust systems.
4. Graphic with schematic indicating building floor plans, means of egress, fire protection systems, firefighting equipment and access.
5. Other firefighting equipment and system controls as required by the fire code official.
6. Emergency lighting powered by the standby electrical system.
914.12.2 Mechanical Smoke Exhaust. A mechanical smoke exhaust system conforming to the requirements of section 910.4 shall be provided. The system may be combined with environmental or other ventilation air systems when approved by the fire code official.
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914.12.4 Fire Department Graphic. A printed graphic with schematic diagrams of the building automatic sprinkler systems, fire alarm systems, means of egress, standpipe systems, smoke exhaust systems, access doors, and any other equipment as required by the fire code official shall be superimposed over a building floor plan or site plan and mounted on the wall in a highly visible location in the fire control room. The graphic shall be durable and waterproofed.
914.12.5 Standby Power. A standby power generator conforming to the California electrical code shall be provided on the premises, in a protected location. The generator shall have a rated capacity necessary to supply the load of all fire protection features listed below at the same time:
1. Emergency lighting and exit signs necessary for egress.
2. Lighting for the fire control room.
3. Signal and communication systems as applicable.
4. Electrically powered fire pumps required to maintain pressure.
5. Mechanical smoke exhaust systems as required by section 914.12.2.
In addition, a fuel supply sufficient for not less than two hours of operation shall be required on the premises. All electrically connected systems shall be transferred within 60 seconds after losing primary power.
914.12.6 Enhanced Communications. When required by the fire code official, enhanced communication equipment, such as bi -directional amplifiers, shall be provided in the building for dedicated use by the fire department. When such equipment is required to b e installed, it shall be provided with a standby power supply.
914.12.7 Other Requirements. All fire protection systems shall comply with fire department standards regarding installation, signage and labeling, maintenance, and other requirements as specified by the fire code official.
15.20.550: EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE IN EXISTING BUILDINGS
Section 1103.2 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
1103.2 Criteria 2: Within one (1) year of completion date. All plans and permits shall be submitted for review within six (6) months of completion date.
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15.20.552: FIRE PROTECTION FEATURES FOR INSTALLATION OF ESS SYSTEMS – SAFETY EVALUATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Section 1207.7.5 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
1207.7.5 Fire Protection Features For Indoor Installation Of ESS Systems – Safety Evaluations And Requirements . The fire code official is authorized to require safety evaluations of ESS systems installations for corresponding building features including but not limited to: passive fire resistance features, protected openings, locations and clearances for equipment, and active fire protection systems. The evaluati on shall be reviewed for concurrence by the City. Recommendations from the evaluations shall be incorporated in the building construction documents.
15.20.554: VEHICLE SAFETY EVALUATION WHEN INSIDE OR ADJACENT TO NEW BUILDINGS: ELECTRIC AND OR ALTERNATIVE FUELED VEHICLES:
Section 1208 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
1208 Vehicle Safety Evaluation When Inside Or Adjacent To New Buildings: Electric And Or Alternative Fueled Vehicles. New Buildings with electric and or alternative fueled vehicle safety evaluation. When new buildings include parking or charging of electri c and alternative fueled vehicles inside or within 25 feet adjacent, the fire code official is authorized to require a safety evaluation be conducted by a qualified professional to determine the acceptable level of life safety protections for the building. The evaluation shall include the following aspects and be reviewed for concurrence by the City.
Recommendations from the evaluations shall be incorporated in the building construction documents.
The evaluation shall include:
1. Anticipated smoke production and associated removal strategies to provide occupants sufficient tenable conditions to evacuate the building.
2. Anticipated heat release & associated passive fire protection strategies to provide sufficient structural stability for occupants to evacuate the building and emergency response personnel to contain the fire to the fire area of origin.
3. Active fire suppression systems to provide sufficient structural stability for occupants to evacuate the building and emergency response personnel to contain the fire to the fire area of origin.
4. Anticipated amount of water needed for fire suppression systems and fire department operations. Strategies to collect water discharge from the site to mitigate adverse impacts to public infrastructure and the environment.
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15.20.560: FIREWORKS:
15.20.560: FIREWORKS PROHIBITION:
Section 5601.9 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no person shall have in his or her possession, or keep, store, use, shoot, discharge, set off, ignite, explode, manufacture, sell, offer to sell, give, transport, or improperly dispose of any fireworks or dangerous or safe and sane fireworks.
A. Except where otherwise expressly provided in this Code or under a permit issued by the California State Fire Marshal or the Fire Chief, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, offer for sale, or store any fireworks.
B. Except where otherwise expressly provided in this Code, it shall be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to allow or permit the possession, sale, use or discharge of fireworks at or on their property when the property owner or tenant knows or should know of the possession, sale, use or discharge of fireworks at or on such property.
C. The Fire Chief and his or her authorized representatives shall have the authority to seize, take, and remove any fireworks, dangerous fireworks, and safe and sane fireworks. The Fire Chief and his authorized representatives may charge any person whose fire works are seized pursuant to this section.
D. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals a violation of the California Fire Code is guilty of violating the California Fire Code. Each such person, corporation or firm shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provision of the California Fire Code is committed, continued, permitted or maintained by such person, firm or corporation.
15.20.570: APPLICATION OF STATE LAW:
Section 5601.10 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Nothing in this section 15.20.520 shall limit any of the penalties provided in the California Health and Safety Code or the California Penal Code with regard to the offer for sale, exposing for sale, sale at retail, use or discharge of any fireworks.
15.20.580: LIABILITY FOR RESPONSE COSTS:
Section 5601.11 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
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B. If a person who violated this section 15.20.560 is a minor charge, the responsible guardian of the minor charge and the minor charge shall be jointly and severally liable for the response costs incurred pursuant to this section 15.20.580.
C. To incur liability for response costs imposed by this section 15.20.580, a person who violates this section 15.20.560 need not be present at the event that causes the response giving rise to the imposition of response costs.
D. Response costs imposed by this section 15.20.580 are in addition to any other costs that may be recovered under this Code or State law.
15.20.590: FIREWORKS DEFINED:
Section 5602.28 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Fireworks" means any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effect which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment. The term "Fireworks" includes, but is not limited to, devices designated by the manufacturer as Fireworks, firecrackers, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, sparklers, chasers, fountains, smoke sparks, aerial bombs, and Fireworks ki ts. "Fireworks" includes both "dangerous Fireworks" and "safe and sane" Fireworks as defined in the California Health and Safety Code.
15.20.6005070 1: MINOR CHARGE:
Section 5602.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Minor charge" is a person under the age of eighteen (18) years for whom a responsible guardian has the legal care, custody or control.
15.20.610580.2: PROPERTY:
Section 5602.4 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Property" shall mean any private property; including but not limited to, a residence, yard, or field, whether or not occupied as a dwelling, and whether owned, leased, rented or used with or without compensation.
15.20.590.3620: RESPONSE COSTS:
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Section 5602.5 of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Response costs" means those reasonable and necessary costs directly incurred by City public safety or other personnel for a response to an unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks, and include the cost of providing law enforcement, firefighti ng, or other services arising from the unpermitted discharge or illegal storage, maintaining or handling of fireworks, including but not limited to:
A. Salaries and benefits of public safety or other personnel for the amount of time spent responding to, remaining at, or otherwise dealing with the unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks, and the administrative costs attributable to any response;
B. The cost of any medical treatment to or for any public safety personnel injured responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of the unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks;
C. The cost of repairing or replacing any public safety equipment or property damage, and the cost of use of any such equipment, in responding to, remaining at, or leaving the scene of any unpermitted discharge or illegal storage of fireworks; and
D. The disposal cost of confiscated fireworks.
15.20.600.4630: RESPONSIBLE GUARDIAN:
Section 5602.6, of the California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
"Responsible guardian" means a parent, guardian or other person having the legal care, custody, or control of his or her minor charge.
15.20.610.5: PROHIBITION:
Except as otherwise provided in this Code, no person shall have in his or her possession, or keep, store, use, shoot, discharge, set off, ignite, explode, manufacture, sell, offer to sell, give, transport, or improperly dispose of any fireworks or dangerous or safe and sane fireworks.
A. Except where otherwise expressly provided in this Code or under a permit issued by the California State Fire Marshal or the Fire Chief, it shall be unlawful for any person to possess, offer for sale, or store any fireworks.
B. Except where otherwise expressly provided in this Code, it shall be unlawful for any property owner or tenant to allow or permit the possession, sale, use or discharge of fireworks at or on their property when the property owner or tenant knows or should know of the possession, sale, use or discharge of fireworks at or on such property.
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D. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals a violation of the California Fire Code is guilty of violating the California Fire Code. Each such person, corporation or firm shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof during which any violation of any provision of the California Fire Code is committed, continued, permitted or maintained by such person, firm or corporation.
15.20.620.6: APPLICATION OF STATE LAW:
Nothing in this section 15.20.520 shall limit any of the penalties provided in the California Health and Safety Code or the California Penal Code with regard to the offer for sale, exposing for sale, sale at retail, use or discharge of any fireworks.
15.20.630.7: LIABILITY FOR RESPONSE COSTS:
A. Any person who violates this section 15.20.520 shall be liable for response costs incurred in responding to the unpermitted use, discharge or storage of fireworks.
B. If a person who violated this section 15.20.520 is a minor charge, the responsible guardian of the minor charge and the minor charge shall be jointly and severally liable for the response costs incurred pursuant to this section 15.20.520.
C. To incur liability for response costs imposed by this section 15.20.520, a person who violates this section 15.20.520 need not be present at the event that causes the response giving rise to the imposition of response costs.
D. Response costs imposed by this section 15.20.520 are in addition to any other costs that may be recovered under this Code or State law.
15.20.640: WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA:
Section 4902.1 202 of the California Wildland Urban-Interface Code the definition of the Local Responsibility Area (LRA) is hereby added to read as follows:
Local Responsibility Area (LRA) is defined as lands within the geographical boundaries found in the map within the city of Redlands general plan figure 8.1.
15.20.650: VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
15.20.670: FIRE PROTECTION PLAN:
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Section 4903602.1.1 Fire Protection Plan
4903.1 602.1.1 General. A fire protection plan (FPP), approved by the fire code official, shall be required for all new development within the wildland-urban interface area.
The FPP shall include mitigation measures consistent with the unique problems resulting from the location, topography, geology, flammable vegetation, and climate of the proposed site.
The FPP shall address water supply, access, building ignition and fire resistance, fire protection systems and equipment, defensible space and vegetation management.
The FPP shall be consistent with the requirements of California building code chapter 7A, and the international wildland-urban interface code, and the Redlands municipal code.
15.20.6480: APPENDIX B:
Section B105.2 of appendix B of the California fire code is hereby amended by amending the exception to read as follows:
Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow of up to 50 percent (50%), as approved, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 l/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in table B105.1(2).
15.20.6590: APPENDIX BB:
Section BB105.1 of appendix BB of the California fire code is hereby amended by amending the exception to read as follows:
Exception: A reduction in required fire -flow of up to 50 percent (50%), is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. When a reduction in fire flow is used, fire flow shall not be less than 1500 gpm.
15.20.660700: APPENDIX C:
Appendix C is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions.
15.20.670710: APPENDIX CC:
Appendix CC is hereby adopted in its entirety without amendments or deletions.
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15.20.680720: APPENDIX D:
Appendix D is hereby adopted in its entirety with the following additions and amendments:
Section D101.2 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D101.2 Construction Documents. Construction documents for proposed fire apparatus access location of fire lanes, security gates across fire apparatus access and construction documents and hydraulic calculations for fire hydrant systems shall be submitted t o the fire department for review and approval prior to construction.
Section D101.3 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D101.3 Timing of Installation. When fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection is required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made serviceable prior to and during the time of construction except when approved alternative methods of protection are provided. Temporary street signs shall be installed at each street intersection when construction of new roadways allows passage by vehicles.
Section D102.1 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
D102.1 Access and Loading. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building thereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior wall for the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.
Section D103.3 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
D103.3 Turning Radius. 503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall be an inner radius of nineteen (20) feet and outer radius of forty (40) feet.
Section D103.4 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
D103.4 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus. City of Redlands Municipal Utilities and Engineering Department Standard Specifications and Detail Drawings for Design and Construction of Public Improvements, or California Fire Code Figure D103.1 shall be utilized for turn around area design.
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Section D103.7 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D103.7 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. The roadway shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather driving capabilities.
Section D103.8 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D103.8 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require an increase in the minimum access width where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
Section D103.9 of appendix D of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
D103.9 Bygone Roadways. Where fire department access is unduly difficult utilizing bygone roadways, and where modifications would significantly impact the historical significance of the area, the fire chief may authorize alternative means and methods in order to maintain fire department access. Methods may include but are not limited to the posting of signs and notices of parking requirements in order to maintain access.
15.20.690730: APPENDIX PO
Section OP101.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
OP101.2 Permits. An operational permit shall be required for haunted houses, ghost walks or similar uses in accordance with Appendix OP101.2. Permit applications and documents shall be submitted within three (3) weeks of occupancy date. Additional permits shall be obtained from local building department as required for any structural, electrical, or other modifications.
Section PO103.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
OP103.2 Tents or membrane structures. Tents and membrane structures may be used when in compliance with all applicable requirements of this regulation, chapter 31 of this code, and when the total floor area of the tent is less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit from any location is less than fifty (50) feet.
Section OP103.7 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows
OP103.7 Exception 2: Existing unsprinklered assembly spaces, such as gymnasiums, when used for assembly purposes such as grad night.
Section OP103.7.1.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section OP103.7.2.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
OP103.7.2.1 Obstructions. Automatic smoke detection systems or devices, when present, shall not be obstructed, altered, or turned off.
Section OP103.7.4 of the California fire code is hereby added to read as follows:
OP103.7.4 Add Exception. When the total floor area of the tent is less than 1,000 square feet and the travel distance to an exit from any location is less than fifty (50) feet, manually activated devices suitable for sounding an alarm or another approved met hod of alerting staff shall be provided as approved by the fire code official.
Section OP103.9.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
OP103.9.1 Flame retardant. All decorative materials shall be both inherently flame retardant, labeled as such, or be treated with a listed flame -retardant material registered with the California State Fire Marshal. If the material is treated by the user, a container and receipt will serve as proof.
Section OP103.12 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
OP103.12 Inspections. A fire and life safety inspection shall be conducted by the fire department prior to the start of the event. Final building department inspection and sign - off shall be made in conjunction with the fire department.
15.20.700: DESIGNATED LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE Section 15.20.700 of Chapter 15.20 is hereby added to read as follows:
The local responsibility fire hazard severity zone for City of Redlands is designated with geographical boundaries found in the map adopted with ordinance number 2986.
15.20.740: VIOLATION; PENALTY:
A. It is unlawful to violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions of the California fire code, or to fail to comply with any order made pursuant thereto. It is also unlawful to build in violation of any detailed statement of plans or specifications submitted and approved under the California fire code, or any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken.
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C. Every person who causes, aids, abets or conceals a violation of the California fire code is guilty of violating the California fire code. Each such person, corporation or firm shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for each day or portion thereof dur ing which any violation of any provisions of the California fire code is committed, continued, permitted or maintained by such person, firm or corporation.”
Section 2. If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislat ion shall not affect the validity of the re maining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Ordi nance and each and every s ubsection, sentence, cla use or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to any such decision or preemptive legislation.
Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance s hall be in force on and after the date upon which this Ordinance becomes effective; provided, however, that where complete plans for buildings have been filed and are pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, permits may be issued in co mpliance with the governing laws at the ti me of review and approval of such plans, and the applicant may proceed with construction, provided physical construction is commenced within one hundred eigh ty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit and continued to completion.
Section 4. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code and to the former edition of the California Fire Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of Chapter 15.20 of the Redlands Municipal Code and the 20252 edition of the California Fire Code as adopted and established by this Ordinance.
Section 5. The City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Env ironmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the reason that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 6. The City Clerk is hereby dir ected to publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, in accorda nce with Gover nment Code section 6 066, of the scheduling of a public hearing to consider ado ption of this Ordinance on December 26, 20252.
The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing, and sha ll also state t hat copies of the California Fire Code, 20252 edition, and the proposed amendments thereto, are on file with the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection. The notice shall also contain a description which the City Council deems sufficient to serve notice to the interested persons of the purpose of this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof. The City Council further delegates the determination of such sufficiency to the City Manager.
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Section 7. The Mayor shall sign this Ordin ance and the City Clerk sh all certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
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Mario Saucedo Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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City Council Meeting K. 6.
DATE: 12/02/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Consideration of Ordinance No. 2998 amending Chapter 15.30 of the Redlands Municipal Code and adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code which incorporates by reference the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, with necessary California and City of Redlands amendments. This Ordinance will nullify and replace the current Ordinance No. 2696, that was enacted in 2008 as part of a previous code adoption process (Fire Chief Sessler)
MOTION(S):
If the City Council determines that staff’s recommendation is appropriate, the following motion is provided:
I move to introduce Ordinance No. 2998 and the City Clerk is hereby directed to publish notice in accordance with Government Code Section 6066, that a public hearing to consider recommendation to the City Council is to be held on December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm, or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council adopt Ordinance No. 2998 adopting the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code with local amendments to provide the Redlands Community with the most current wildfire protection regulations to support public safety, guide land use planning, and align with state fire prevention standards.
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DISCUSSION:
On January 1, 2026, the State of California Building Standards Commission (CBSC) will adopt the 2024 Edition of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code whereby creating the 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Adoption of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code will continue to provide regulations and requirements that pertain specifically to the climatic, topographical and geological conditions for the City of Redlands. These requirements are needed in order to continue to provide and maintain fire and life safety requirements consistent with ordinances previously in place within the City. Redlands Municipal Code Chapter 15.30 was enacted in 2008 to establish sufficient wildfire safety and mitigation regulations locally. 2026 is the first year the California Building Standards Commission has established a statewide Wildland-Urban Interface Code and transferred the majority of the existing wildfire safety regulations to this Code from previous locations in the California Fire Code, California Building Code, and California Residential Code. Combining the existing wildfire safety regulations into a single Code is primarily intended to promote better accessibility and efficiency for code compliance reference, benefiting all stakeholders including the general public, as well as private sector design professionals and contractors. This ordinance will ensure the existing Redlands Municipal Code Chapter 15.30 reflecting local wildfire safety regulations is aligned for consistency with the newly created 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
ALTERNATIVES:
Not approve the introduction of Ordinance No. 2998.
STRATEGIC PLAN:
Priority B - Public Health & Safety
SUBMITTED BY:
Rich Sessler, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED BY:
Charles M. Duggan Jr., City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Yvette M. Abich Garcia, City Attorney
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
Danielle Garcia, Management Services/Finance Director
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PREPARED BY:
Vince Anderson, Fire Marshal
Fiscal Impact
Fiscal Year: 2025-2026
Revenue Generating: N
Appropriation Required Y/N: N
Discussion:
There is no fiscal impact with the introduction of the proposed ordinance.
Attachments
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ORDINANCE NO. 2998
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.30 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION
OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 7) WITH NECESSARY LOCAL AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 and Government Code Section 50022 empower the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, including the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes the City to make amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code on the basis of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that before making any modifications or changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the City Council of the City shall make an express finding of local necessity that such modifications or changes are needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands (“City Council”) is informed and finds that these climatic, geological and topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following conditions;
1. The City receives relatively low amounts of precipitation, and experiences very low relative humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conductive to the spread of fire. For example, the following data was taken from the recorded temperatures and measured rainfall at the San Bernardino County Flood Control District Office, located at 825 East 3rd Street, San Bernardino:
2022: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 2.92.00 inches, with 0.64 inches of rain measured in the months of July, August, September, and October.
2023: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 16.4972 inches, with 1.23 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August, and October.
2024: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 14.60 inches, with 0.72 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August, and October.
2. The City is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as “Santa Ana Winds,” which can reach speeds of more than 40 miles per hour. Extensive Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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damage often occurs during such winds including downed trees, power lines, utility poles and utility service lines. These adverse conditions cause:
A. Fires.
B. Impairment of emergency apparatus access.
C. Delays in response times of emergency apparatus; and D. The depletion of apparatus readily available for fire suppression activities.
Specific amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.2, 104.12, 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.3.7, 114.5, 202, 302.3, 603.5, 604.6, A103.1, A104.7.4.
3. Within the City there are four earthquake faults:
A. Redlands Heights
B. Banning
C. Crafton
D. The Redlands Fault
Numerous other faults lie in close proximity, including the San Andreas Fault. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic damage, including extensive damage to buildings, fire damage to major infrastructure including water and sewer distribution lines, roadways, bridges across a major storm drain and railroad right-of-way, and other impairments to the movement of emergency apparatus.
Specific amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.2, 104.12, 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.3.7, 114.5, 202, 302.3, 603.5, 604.6, A103.1, A104.7.4.
4. Within the City development has occurred, and continues to occur, which has resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak hours, weekends and holidays, particularly on the following streets and highways: Citrus Avenue, Cajon Street, Orange Street, Lugonia Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, San Timoteo Canyon, Interstate 10 Freeway, and Alabama Street; thus decreasing response time. This development includes high-rise structures, institutional, commercial, industrial and residential structures. Development has occurred within the portion of the City known as Sunset Hills, where roadways have been built in areas of severe topographical conditions including street and driveway grades in excess of 12%. Such traffic congestion and severe roadway conditions extend the time for emergency vehicles to reach the scene of fires and other emergencies.
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Specific amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.2, 104.12, 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.3.7, 114.5, 202, 302.3, 603.5, 604.6, A103.1, A104.7.4.
WHEREAS, this City Council is informed and finds that because the City is subject to the above referenced climatic, geological and topographical conditions, that amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, are necessary to protect life and property, and that such amendments address the following issues: (1) high fire hazard areas; (2) water supplies; (3) fire extinguishing systems and sprinkler systems, (4) fire safety practices.
WHEREAS, this City Council does hereby determine that the modifications to the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as outlined in this Ordinance, are necessary due to local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.30 of the Redlands Municipal Code, titled, “Wildland-Urban Interface Code,” is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows:
“Chapter 15.30WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE”
CHAPTER 15.30
INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
SECTION:
15.30.010: Findings And Adoption
15.30.020: Definitions
15.30.030: Title
15.30.040: Code Compliance Agency And Authority Having JurisdictionAlternative Materials Or Methods
15.30.050: Operating Guidelines
15.30.050: Work Exempt From Permit
15.30.060: Permit Fees
15.30.070: Fees Not Refundable
15.30.080: Site Plan
15.30.0890: Inspection Fees
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15.30.090110: Violation Penalties
15.30.1020: Board of Appeals
15.30.130: Light Fuel Definition
15.30.140: Medium Fuel Definition
15.30.1150: Fuel Modification Zone Definition
15.30.190: Scope
15.30.200: Protection Of Eaves
15.30.210: Section 504.7 Appendages And Projections
15.30.220: Section 505.7 Appendages And Projections
15.30.230: Penalties
15.30.120240: Designated Local Responsibility Fire Hazard Severity Zone
15.30.130: Preliminary Fire Protection Plan
15.30.140260: Vegetation Maintenance
15.20.150250: Defensible Space
15.20.160: Restricted Entry To Public Lands
15.30.170260: Outdoor Fires - Where Prohibited
15.30.180: Firearm Shooting Prohibited In Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
15.30.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE FIRE CODE:
A. Findings: The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and determines:
1. That the International Code Council is a private organization which has been in existence for a period of at least three (3) years.
2. That the international wildland-urban interface code, 2024 edition, published by said organization, is a nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations, and standards of said organization.
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3. That the international international wildland-urban interface code has been printed and published as a code in book form within the meaning of section 50022.2 et seq., of the California Government Code.
4. That the California wildland-urban interface code, also known as the California code of regulations, title 24, part 7, a portion of the "California building standards code" as defined in the "California building standards law" commencing with section 18901 of the Health And Safety Code, is assigned to the California building standards commission, which by law is responsible for approving all building standards within the state of California. The 2025 edition of the California wildland-urban interface code incorporates by reference the 2024 edition of the international wildland-urban interface code, with necessary California amendments.
5. That a copy of the 2025 California wildland-urban interface code, certified by the city clerk of the city of Redlands to be a true copy, has been filed for use and examination by the public in the fire prevention office of the Redlands fire department and the office of the city clerk.
B. Adoption Of The California Fire Code Wildland-Urban Interface Code: The city council of the city of Redlands hereby adopts by reference, the 20252 California fire code wildland- urban interface code, and appendices AB, BB, C, CC, and ID, including fees and penalties, as compiled and adopted by the California building standards commission; along with certain amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions based upon the city council's findings that the same are necessary based upon local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions. The provisions of the California fire code wildland-urban interface code, California fire code wildland-urban interface code appendix chapters, and the California fire code wildland-urban interface code appendices shall be applicable in all areas within the city of Redlands. The city council of the city of Redlands hereby adopts and amends the 2025 edition of the California fire codewildland-urban interface code, as compiled and published by the California building standards commission.
15.30.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION:
A. Findings: The city council of the city of Redlands hereby finds and determines:
1. That the International Code Council (ICC) is a private organization which has been in existence for a period of at least three (3) years.
2. That the international wildland-urban interface code (IWUIC), 2006 edition, published by said organization, is a nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations, and standards of said organization.
3. That said international wildland-urban interface code has been printed and published as a code in book form within the meaning of section 50022.2 et seq., of the California Government Code.
4. That one copy of the 2006 international wildland-urban interface code, certified by the city clerk of the city of Redlands to be a true copy, has been filed for use and examination by the public in the fire prevention office of the fire department of the city.
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5. The sections of said international wildland-urban interface code may be referred to by the number used in said published compilation, preceded by the words "international wildland-urban interface code section" or "wildland-urban interface code section" or "WUI code section," and may also be referred to by additional reference to this municipal code and sections therein pertaining to said international wildland-urban interface code.
B. Adoption: The city council of the city hereby adopts and amends the 2006 edition of the international wildland-urban interface code, and international wildland-urban interface code appendices A, B and D, as compiled and published by the International Code Council. (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.020: DEFINITIONS:
A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in said wildland- urban interface code, it shall mean the city of Redlands.
B. Wherever the term "code official" is used in said wildland- urban interface code, it shall mean the fire marshalfire code official or building official for the city.
C. Wherever the term "corporation counsel" is used in said wildland-urban interface code, it shall mean the city attorney for the city.
CD. Wherever the term "fire department" is used in said wildland- urban interface code, it shall mean the fire department of the city.
DE. An employee of the fire department of the city, when enforcing the international California wildland-urban interface code, this municipal code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be deemed a "peace officer" as those words are used in section 830.31 of the California Penal Code. (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.030: TITLE:
Section 101.1 of the international California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the wildland-urban interface code of the city of Redlands, hereinafter referred to as "this code." (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.040: CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION:
Section 103.1 of chapter 1, division II of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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hereby identified as the dual authorities having jurisdiction. The officials in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official and building official. The function of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
15.30.050: OPERATING GUIDELINES:
Section 104.12 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
104.112 Operating Guidelines. The Redlands Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines are created and adopted to serve as instructions and interpretations of the adopted Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The Redlands Fire Department Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines shall be a published documents, amended from time to time to provide current instruction and interpretation.
15.30.040: ALTERNATIVE MATERIALS OR METHODS:
Section 103.3 of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.3 Alternative Materials Or Methods. The code official, in concurrence with approval from the building official and fire chief, is authorized to approve alternative materials or methods, provided that the code official finds that the proposed design, use or operation satisfactorily complies with the intent of this code and that the alternative is, for the purpose intended, at least equivalent to the level of quality, strength, effectiveness, fire resistance, durability and safety prescribed by this code. Approvals under the authority herein contained shall be subject to the approval of the building official whenever the alternate material or method involves matters regulated by the California building code.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.050: WORK EXEMPT FROM PERMIT:
Section 105.3 of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
105.3 Work Exempt From Permit. Unless otherwise provided in the requirements of the California building code, a permit shall not be required for the following: (Remainder of section remains the same.)
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.0660: PERMIT FEES:
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Section 1085.211 of the international California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
1085.211 Schedule and Payment of Permit Fees. Permit fees as established by resolution of the city council shall be collected by the management services / finance department.
Proof of receipt shall accompany all applications for permit applications prior to inspection and approval by the code official.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.070: FEES NOT REFUNDABLE:
Section 1085.612 of the international California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
1085.612 Fees Not Refundable. Permit fees shall not be refundable for any reason after initiation of inspection procedures.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.080: SITE PLAN:
Section 106.3 of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
106.3 Site Plan. In addition to the requirements for plans in the California building code, site plans shall include topography, width and percent of grade of access roads, landscape and vegetation details, locations of structures or building envelopes, existing or proposed overhead utilities, occupancy classification of buildings, types of ignition- resistant construction of buildings, structures and their appendages, roof classification of buildings, and site water supply systems.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.0890: INSPECTION FEES:
Section 107.1.2.1108.7 of the international California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.7 107.1.2.1 Inspection Fees. The code official is authorized to collect appropriate fees for inspections as established by resolution of the city council of the city. (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.140: BOARD OF APPEALS:
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Section 114.5 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
114.5 Board of Appeals. The city planning commission shall serve as the board of appeals. The chief building official, director of development services and the fire chief of the city, or their respective designees, shall serve in an advisory capacity when requested to do so. Board members shall disqualify themselves and shall not participate in any decision in which they have a conflict of interest.
15.30.100: TERMS DEFINED IN OTHER CODES:
Section 201.3 of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
201.3 Terms Defined In Other Codes. Where terms are not defined in this code and are defined in other California or international codes, such terms shall have the meanings ascribed to them as in those codes.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.110: BUILDING OFFICIAL DEFINITION:
Section 202, definition of "building official", of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
BUILDING OFFICIAL. The officer or other designated authority charged with the administration and enforcement of the California building code, or the building official's duly authorized representative.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.120: HEAVY FUEL DEFINITION:
Section 202, definition of "fuel, heavy", of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
FUEL, HEAVY. Vegetation consisting of round wood 3 to 8 inches (76 to 203 mm) in diameter. Heavy fuels represent dense conifer stands where there is a heavy accumulation of litter and downed woody material. See applicable national fire danger rating system (NFDR), fuel models G & U as described in appendix D.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.130: LIGHT FUEL DEFINITION:
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Section 202, definition of "fuel, light", of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
FUEL, LIGHT. Vegetation consisting of herbaceous plants and round wood less than 1/4 inch (6.4 mm) in diameter. Light fuels represent western grasslands vegetated by annual or perennial grasses and forbs. Grasses and forbs are the primary ground fuel, but there can be enough needle litter and branch wood present from an open pine stand to contribute to the fuel loading. See applicable national fire danger rating system (NFDR), fuel models A, C & L as described in appendix D.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.140: MEDIUM FUEL DEFINITION:
Section 202, definition of "fuel, medium", of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
FUEL, MEDIUM. Vegetation consisting of round wood 1/4 to 3 inches (6.4 mm to 76 mm) in diameter. Medium fuels represent mature, dense fields of California mixed chaparral. See applicable national fire danger rating system (NFDR), fuel models B & F as described in appendix D.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.090: VIOLATION PENALTIES:
Section 109.3.7 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109.3.7 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) a day or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. The city may also prosecute or enforce violations of this chapter as a criminal offense in accordance with this section.
15.30.100: BOARD OF APPEALS:
Section 114.5 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
114.5 Board of Appeals. The city planning commission shall serve as the board of appeals.
The chief building official, director of development services and the fire chief of the city, or their respective designees, shall serve in an advisory capacity when requested to do so.
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Board members shall disqualify themselves and shall not participate in any decision in which they have a conflict of interest.
15.30.1150: FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE DEFINITION:
Section 202, definition of "fuel modification zone", of the international California wildland- urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE. A strip of land where combustible vegetation has been thinned, modified, or both, and partially or totally replaced with approved drought- tolerant, fire-resistant, and/or irrigated plants to provide an acceptable level of risk from vegetation fires. Fuel modification reduces radiant and convective heat, thereby reducing the amount of heat exposure on the roadway or structure and providing fire suppression forces a safer area in which to take action.
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
(Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.170: EXCEPTION:
Section 404.5, subsection 2, "Exception", of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Exception: A reduction in required flow rate of up to 50 percent, as approved by the code official, is allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system.
The resulting water supply shall not be less that 1,500 gallons per minute (94.6 l/s). (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.180: STANDBY POWER:
Section 404.10.3 of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
404.10.3 Standby Power. Stationary water supply facilities within the wildland-urban interface area dependent on electrical power to meet adequate water supply demands shall provide standby power systems in accordance with the California electrical code to ensure that an uninterrupted water supply is maintained. The standby power source shall be capable of providing power for a minimum of two hours. (Remainder of section remains the same.) (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
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15.30.190: SCOPE:
Section 501.1 of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
501.1 Scope. Buildings and structures shall be constructed in accordance with the California building code and this code. (Remainder of section remains the same.) (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.200: PROTECTION OF EAVES:
Section 504.3 of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.3 Protection Of Eaves. Eaves and soffits shall be protected on the exposed underside by materials approved for a minimum of 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction, 2-inch (51 mm) nominal dimension lumber, or 1-inch (25.4 mm) nominal fire-retardant-treated lumber or 3/4- inch (19 mm) nominal fire-retardant-treated plywood, identified for exterior use and meeting the requirements of section 2303.2 of the California building code. Facias are required and shall be protected on the backside by materials approved for a minimum of 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction or 2-inch (51 mm) nominal dimension lumber. (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.210: SECTION 504.7 APPENDAGES AND PROJECTIONS:
Section 504.7 of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
504.7 Appendages And Projections. Unenclosed accessory structures attached to buildings with habitable spaces and projections, such as decks, shall be a minimum of 1-hour fire-resistance- rated construction, heavy timber construction or constructed of approved noncombustible materials or fire-retardant-treated wood identified for exterior use and meeting the requirements of section 2303.2 of the California building code. (Remainder of section remains the same.) (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.220: SECTION 505.7 APPENDAGES AND PROJECTIONS:
Section 505.7 of the international wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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materials or fire-retardant-treated wood identified for exterior use and meeting the requirements of section 2303.2 of the California building code. (Remainder of section remains the same.) (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.230: PENALTIES:
If any person shall violate any of the provisions of this chapter, or fail to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of this chapter, such person shall be guilty of an infraction. Any person convicted of an infraction shall be punishable by: a) a fine of not more than one hundred dollars ($100.00) for a first violation; b) a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for a second violation of this chapter within one year; and c) a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional violation of this chapter within one year. Each such person shall be deemed guilty of a separate offense for every day during such portion of which any violation of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person, and shall be punishable therefor as provided by this chapter. (Ord. 2696 § 1, 2008)
15.30.120: DESIGNATED LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE Section 302.3 of the California wildland urban-interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
The local responsibility fire hazard severity zone for City of Redlands is designated with geographical boundaries found in the map adopted with ordinance number 2986.
15.30.130: PRELIMINARY FIRE PROTECTION PLAN
Section 602.3.1 of the California wildland urban-interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
4. The preliminary fire protection plan shall address water supply, access, building ignition and fire resistance, fire protection systems and equipment, defensible space and vegetation management.
5. The preliminary fire protection plan shall be consistent with the requirements of California wildland-urban interface code and the Redlands municipal code.
15.30.240140: VEGETATION MAINTENANCE
Section 603.5 of the Section 603.5 of the California wildland urban-interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
4906.1.1603.5.1 Vegetation Maintenance. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining buildings or structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fire areas, and persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall at all times:
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Maintain an effective fuel modification zone by removing, clearing, or modifying away combustible vegetation and other flammable materials from areas within 100 feet from such buildings or structures. (See exception 3 for fire-resistive construction and other features for approval and/or a reduction of the fuel modification zone.) The fuel modification zone may be replanted with either approved irrigated, fire-resistant planting material or approved non- irrigated, drought-tolerant, fire-resistant plant mate rial. Use of plants, trees, and/or shrubs on the Redlands fire department wildland urban interface high fire severity area undesirable list, must be specifically approved by the fire code official. Use of any of the plantings on the list is subject to peri odic, ongoing inspections by the fire department to ensure proper maintenance. Inspections may incur fees payable by the property owner. Failure to maintain the plants and trees on this list in accordance with plan approval could result in the plants, trees, and/or shrubs being ordered to be removed at the expense of the property owner.
Replanting of the fuel modification zone may be required for erosion control.
Exceptions:
1. Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any structure.
2. Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet from buildings or structures and less than 18 inches (457 mm) in height above the ground need not be removed where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
3. With the approval of the fire code official, the width of the fuel modification zone may be reduced where fire -resistive structures or other features are constructed. However, in no case shall the fuel modification zone be reduced to less than 30 feet. See California building code chapter 7A and international wildland-urban interface code for the minimum requirements of a fire -resistive structure.
Remove portions of trees, which extend within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney,
Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood, and
Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth.
If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the fire code official is authorized to cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property where such condition exists.
15.20.150660: DEFENSIBLE SPACE
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Section 604.6 of the California wildland urban-interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
604.6 Defensible Space Zones. All existing habitable buildings and structures withing the High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) shall maintain defensible space in accordance with sections 4907.4.1604.6.1, 4907.4.2604.6.2, and 4907.4.3604.6.3. The fire code official may require additional fuel modification measures to be taken by the property owner when extreme hazardous vegetation conditions are present.
604.6.1 Zone Zero (0-5 feet) – Ember Resistant. Zone zero zones shall be maintained in accordance with sections 4907.4.1.1604.6.1.1 through 4907.4.1.8604.6.1.9.
604.6.1.1 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Ornamental and native shrubs shall be thinned, relocated, or removed to provide no more than fifty (50) percent density and/or coverage and shall be positioned to limit plan continuity and inhibit fire progression.
2. Remove all dead, dying, or diseased vegetation, including where applicable on portions of live vegetation and dead, dying, or diseased grass, plants, shrubs, branches, leaves, and weeds.
3. Maintain grasses to a maximum height of four (4) inches.
4. Maintain large shrubs and hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height such that limbs are not within 4 feet of the ground or one-third of its height, whichever is less.
5. Vines are to be limited on the structure.
6. Vegetation under windows shall be kept to below eighteen (18) inches.
7. Consideration shall be given to properties with more fire -resistive construction, lower flammability plant species, and frequent irrigation.
604.6.1.2 Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Trees shall be maintained (i.e., cleaned, thinned, raised) to reduce the spread of fire.
2. Tree branches shall have six (6) feet of clearance above roofs, combustible fences, combustible structures, and the ground. Additional clearance equal to three (3) times the height of the shrub is needed if shrubs are located under tree branches.
3. Dead, dying, or diseased trees shall be removed. An evaluation by a licensed arborist with recommendations on removal of dying or diseased trees may be required by the fire code official.
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604.6.1.3 Balconies, Overhangs, and Porches. The underside of balconies, overhangs, and porches shall be kept clear of combustible vegetation.
604.6.1.4 Organic Wood Chips and Mulch. Organic mulch and wood chip application is prohibited. Non-combustible materials such as concrete, gravel, decomposed granite, or other approved materials shall be used within this zone.
604.6.1.5 Firewood. Firewood shall not be stored within this zone.
604.6.1.6 Chimneys. All chimneys shall have a spark arrestor and all branches shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from chimneys, stovepipe outlet, and heater outlets.
604.6.1.7 Propane Tanks. Dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed from within ten (10) feet of propane tanks.
604.6.1.8 Roofs and Gutters. Maintain the roof and gutters to be free of leaves, needles, or other vegetation.
604.6.1.9 Firefighter Access. Remove hazardous items that would hinder existing firefighter access to all sides of the structure.
604.6.2 Zone One (5 -30 feet) – Lean, Clean, and Green Zone. Zone one zones shall be maintained in accordance with sections 4907.4.2.1604.6.2.1 through 4907.4.2.5. 604.6.2.5
604.6.2.1 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be in accordance with the following:
4.1.Ornamental and native shrubs shall be thinned, relocated, or removed to provide no more than fifty (50) percent density and/or coverage and shall be positioned to limit plan continuity and inhibit fire progression.
5.2.Remove all dead, dying, or diseased vegetation, including where applicable on portions of live vegetation and dead, dying, or diseased grass, plants, shrubs, branches, leaves, and weeds.
6.3.Maintain grasses to a maximum height of four (4) inches.
7.4.Maintain large shrubs and hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height such that limbs are not within 4 feet of the ground or one-third of its height, whichever is less.
8.5.Consideration shall be given to properties with more fire -resistive construction, lower flammability plant species, and frequent irrigation.
604.6.2.2 Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in accordance with the following:
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2.1.Trees shall be maintained (i.e., cleaned, thinned, raised) to reduce the spread of fire.
3.2.Tree branches shall have six (6) feet of clearance above roofs, combustible fences, combustible structures, and the ground. Additional clearance equal to three (3) times the height of the shrub is needed if shrubs are located under tree branches.
4.3.Dead, dying, or diseased trees shall be removed. An evaluation by a licensed arborist with recommendations on removal of dying or diseased trees may be required by the fire code official.
604.6.2.3 Organic Wood Chips and Mulch. Organic mulch and wood chips shall be kept at a depth of three (3) inches.
604.6.2.4 Propane Tanks. Dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed from within ten (10) feet of propane tanks.
604.6.2.5 Firefighter Access. Remove hazardous items that would hinder existing firefighter access to all sides of the structure.
604.6.3 Zone Two (30 -100 feet) – Fuel Reduction Zone. Zone one zones shall be maintained in accordance with sections 4907.4.3.1604.6.3.1 through 4907.4.3.5604.6.3.5.
604.6.3.1 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be in accordance with the following:
2.1.Ornamental and native shrubs shall be thinned, relocated, or removed to provide no more than sixty (60) percent density and/or coverage and shall be positioned to limit plan continuity and inhibit fire progression.
3.2.Remove all dead, dying, or diseased vegetation, including where applicable on portions of live vegetation and dead, dying, or diseased grass, plants, shrubs, branches, leaves, and weeds.
4.3.Maintain grasses to a maximum height of eighteen (18) inches.
5.4.Maintain large shrubs and hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height such that limbs are not within four (4) feet of the ground or one -third of its height, whichever is less.
6.5.Consideration shall be given to properties with more fire -resistive construction, lower flammability plant species, and frequent irrigation.
604.6.3.2 Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in accordance with the following:
2.1.Trees shall be maintained (i.e., cleaned, thinned, raised) to reduce the spread of fire.
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3.2.Tree branches shall have six (6) feet of clearance above roofs, combustible fences, combustible structures, and the ground. Additional clearance equal to three (3) times the height of the shrub is needed if shrubs are located under tree branches.
4.3.Dead, dying, or diseased trees shall be removed. An evaluation by a licensed arborist with recommendations on removal of dying or diseased trees may be required by the fire code official.
5.4.All exposed wood piles shall have a minimum of ten (10) feet of clearance down to bare mineral soil in all direction.
604.6.3.3 Organic Wood Chips and Mulch. Organic mulch and wood chips shall be kept at a depth of three (3) inches.
604.6.3.4 Propane Tanks. Dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed from within ten (10) feet of propane tanks.
604.6.3.5 Firefighter Access. Remove hazardous items that would hinder existing firefighter access to all sides of the structure.
15.30.160250: RESTRICTED ENTRY TO PUBLIC LANDS
Section A103.1 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
A103.1: Restricted Entry To Public Lands. The fire chief or their designated representative An employee of the jurisdiction, when enforcing the California wildland- urban interface code, this municipal code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation is authorized to determine and publicly announce when wildland-urban interface areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be open to entry. Entry and occupation of the wildland-urban interface areas during the closure timeframe shall be prohibited. Criteria resulting in the closure of entry may occur during hazardous atmospheric or weather conditions in Redlands including, but not limited to: Extended drought or below average precipitation, high winds and sustained gusts exceeding 15 miles per hour, relative humidity less than 20 percent, Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service, or No-Burn Alerts issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District.
15.30.170260: OUTDOOR FIRES - WHERE PROHIBITED
Section A104.7.4 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended added to read as follows:
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A104.7.4: Outdoor Fires - Where Prohibited. The outdoor fires shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-Urban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI, unless all of the following safety requirements and conditions are met:
1. Location: Outdoor fires shall only be conducted at inhabited premises, contained within a permanent barbeque, portable barbeque, outdoor fireplace, or grill, and located a minimum of 30 feet from any combustible material or nonfire-resistant vegetation.
2. No Hazardous Weather Conditions: Outdoor fires shall not be conductedoperated during hazardous atmospheric or weather conditions in Redlands including, but not limited to :
High winds and sustained gusts exceeding 15 miles per hour, relative humidity less than 20 percent, Red Flag Warnings issued for the Redlands area by the National Weather Service, and No-Burn Alerts issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District.
3. Spark Arrestor/Screen Covering Required: Outdoor open flame appliances and devices shall be provided with a spark arrestor or screen covering. Outdoor fireplaces, barbeques, and grills shall be maintained in good repair and in safe condition at all times
4. Supervision & Means of Extinguishment: Outdoor fires shall be constantly attended by a person 21 years or older until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one currently serviced portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4:A-40:BC (4 Gallon) rating, shall be available for immediate utilization.
5. Deliberate or Negligent Burning Prohibited: It shall be unlawful to deliberately or through negligence set fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the safety of persons or property. Reckless behavior involving outdoor fires is subject to an order issued by the fire department to immediately extinguish the fire.
15.30.180270: FIREARM SHOOTING PROHIBITED IN WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
Section A104.117 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added as follows:
RMC 15.30.180270: Firearm Shooting Prohibited In Wildland-Urban Interface Areas. See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 9, and Chapter 9.20: Weapons, making it unlawful to fire any gun within the corporate limits of the city.
Section 2. If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of competent jurisdiction or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislat ion shall not affect the validity of the re maining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Ordi nance and each and every s ubsection, sentence, cla use or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to any such decision or preemptive legislation.
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Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance s hall be in force on and after the date upon which this Ordinance becomes effective; provided, however, that where complete plans for buildings have been filed and are pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, permits may be issued in co mpliance with the governing laws at the ti me of review and approval of such plans, and the applicant may proceed with construction, provided physical construction is commenced within one hundred eigh ty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit and continued to completion.
Section 4. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to Chapter 15. 30 of the Redlands Municipal Code and to the former edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of Chapter 15.30 of the Redlands Municipal Code and the 2025 edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as adopted and established by this Ordinance.
Section 5. The City Council hereby determines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Env ironmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the reason that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 6. The City Clerk is hereby dir ected to publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, in accorda nce with Gover nment Code section 6 066, of the scheduling of a public hearing to consider adoption of this Ordinance on December 2, 2025. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing, and shall also state that copies of the California Wildland-Urban Code, 2025 edition, and the proposed a mendments thereto, are on file with the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspection. The notice shall also contain a description which the City Council deems sufficient to serve notice to the interested persons of the purpose of this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof. The City Council further delegates the determination of such sufficiency to the City Manager.
Section 7. The Mayor shall sign this Ordin ance and the City Clerk sh all certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
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Mario Saucedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 16th day of December, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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ORDINANCE NO. 2998
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS AMENDING CHAPTER 15.30 OF THE REDLANDS MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION
OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 7) WITH NECESSARY LOCAL AMENDMENTS
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958 and Government Code Section 50022 empower the City to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, including the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5 authorizes the City to make amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code on the basis of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that before making any modifications or changes pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the City Council of the City shall make an express finding of local necessity that such modifications or changes are needed; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands (“City Council”) is informed and finds that these climatic, geological and topographical conditions include, but are not limited to, the following conditions;
1. The City receives relatively low amounts of precipitation, and experiences very low relative humidity levels and extremely high temperatures. These climatic conditions are conductive to the spread of fire. For example, the following data was taken from the recorded temperatures and measured rainfall at the San Bernardino County Flood Control District Office, located at 825 East 3rd Street, San Bernardino:
2022: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 2.92.00 inches, with 0.64 inches of rain measured in the months of July, August, September, and October.
2023: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 16.4972 inches, with 1.23 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August, and October.
2024: Maximum temperature greater than 100F recorded during the months of July, August, and September. Total recorded annual rainfall of 14.60 inches, with 0.72 inches total of rain measured in the months of July, August, and October.
2. The City is subject to extremely strong winds, commonly referred to as “Santa Ana Winds,” which can reach speeds of more than 40 miles per hour. Extensive Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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damage often occurs during such winds including downed trees, power lines, utility poles and utility service lines. These adverse conditions cause:
A. Fires.
B. Impairment of emergency apparatus access.
C. Delays in response times of emergency apparatus; and D. The depletion of apparatus readily available for fire suppression activities.
Specific amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.2, 104.12, 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.3.7, 114.5, 202, 302.3, 603.5, 604.6, A103.1, A104.7.4.
3. Within the City there are four earthquake faults:
A. Redlands Heights
B. Banning
C. Crafton
D. The Redlands Fault
Numerous other faults lie in close proximity, including the San Andreas Fault. In the event of a severe earthquake, these faults present the potential for catastrophic damage, including extensive damage to buildings, fire damage to major infrastructure including water and sewer distribution lines, roadways, bridges across a major storm drain and railroad right-of-way, and other impairments to the movement of emergency apparatus.
Specific amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.2, 104.12, 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.3.7, 114.5, 202, 302.3, 603.5, 604.6, A103.1, A104.7.4.
4. Within the City development has occurred, and continues to occur, which has resulted in severe traffic congestion during peak hours, weekends and holidays, particularly on the following streets and highways: Citrus Avenue, Cajon Street, Orange Street, Lugonia Avenue, Colton Avenue, Tennessee Street, San Timoteo Canyon, Interstate 10 Freeway, and Alabama Street; thus decreasing response time. This development includes high-rise structures, institutional, commercial, industrial and residential structures. Development has occurred within the portion of the City known as Sunset Hills, where roadways have been built in areas of severe topographical conditions including street and driveway grades in excess of 12%. Such traffic congestion and severe roadway conditions extend the time for emergency vehicles to reach the scene of fires and other emergencies.
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Specific amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code contained in this Ordinance pursuant to this express finding of local necessity are made to sections: 101.1, 103.2, 104.12, 108.2, 108.6, 108.7, 109.3.7, 114.5, 202, 302.3, 603.5, 604.6, A103.1, A104.7.4.
WHEREAS, this City Council is informed and finds that because the City is subject to the above referenced climatic, geological and topographical conditions, that amendments to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, are necessary to protect life and property, and that such amendments address the following issues: (1) high fire hazard areas; (2) water supplies; (3) fire extinguishing systems and sprinkler systems, (4) fire safety practices; and
WHEREAS, this City Council does hereby determine that the modifications to the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, as outlined in this Ordinance, are necessary due to local climatic, geographical and topographical conditions;
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Chapter 15.30 of the Redlands Municipal Code, titled, “Wildland-Urban Interface Code,” is hereby deleted in its entirety and rewritten to read as follows:
“Chapter 15.30 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE”
CHAPTER 15.30 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
SECTION:
15.30.010: Findings And Adoption
15.30.020: Definitions
15.30.030: Title
15.30.040: Code Compliance Agency And Authority Having Jurisdiction
15.30.050: Operating Guidelines
15.30.060: Permit Fees
15.30.070: Fees Not Refundable
15.30.080: Inspection Fees
15.30.090: Violation Penalties
15.30.100: Board of Appeals
15.30.110: Fuel Modification Zone Definition
15.30.120: Designated Local Responsibility Fire Hazard Severity Zone Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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15.30.130: Preliminary Fire Protection Plan
15.30.140: Vegetation Maintenance
15.20.150: Defensible Space
15.20.160: Restricted Entry To Public Lands
15.30.170: Outdoor Fires - Where Prohibited
15.30.180: Firearm Shooting Prohibited In Wildland-Urban Interface Areas
15.30.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE :
A. Findings: The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and determines:
1. That the International Code Council is a private organization which has been in existence for a period of at least three (3) years.
2. That the international wildland-urban interface code, 2024 edition, published by said organization, is a nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations, and standards of said organization.
3. That the international wildland-urban interface code has been printed and published as a code in book form within the meaning of section 50022.2 et seq., of the California Government Code.
4. That the California wildland-urban interface code, also known as the California code of regulations, title 24, part 7, a portion of the "California building standards code" as defined in the "California building standards law" commencing with section 18901 of the Health And Safety Code, is assigned to the California building standards commission, which by law is responsible for approving all building standards within the state of California. The 2025 edition of the California wildland-urban interface code incorporates by reference the 2024 edition of the international wildland-urban interface code, with necessary California amendments.
5. That a copy of the 2025 California wildland-urban interface code, certified by the city clerk of the city of Redlands to be a true copy, has been filed for use and examination by the public in the fire prevention office of the Redlands fire department and the office of the city clerk.
B. Adoption Of The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code: The city council of the city of Redlands hereby adopts by reference, the 2025 California wildland-urban interface code, and appendices A, B, and I, including fees and penalties, as compiled and adopted by the California building standards commission; along with certain amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions based upon the city council's findings that the same are necessary based upon local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions. The provisions of the California wildland-urban interface code, California wildland-urban interface code appendix chapters, and the California wildland-urban interface code appendices shall be applicable in all areas within the city of Redlands. The city council of the city of Redlands Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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hereby adopts and amends the 2025 edition of the California wildland-urban interface code, as compiled and published by the California building standards commission.
15.30.020: DEFINITIONS:
A. Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in said wildland-urban interface code, it shall mean the city of Redlands.
B. Wherever the term "code official" is used in said wildland-urban interface code, it shall mean the fire code official or building official for the city.
C. Wherever the term "fire department" is used in said wildland-urban interface code, it shall mean the fire department of the city.
D. An employee of the city, when enforcing the California wildland-urban interface code, this municipal code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be deemed a "peace officer" as those words are used in section 830.31 of the California Penal Code.
15.30.030: TITLE:
Section 101.1 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the wildland-urban interface code of the city of Redlands, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
15.30.040: CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY AND AUTHORITY HAVING JURISDICTION:
Section 103.1 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.2 Code Compliance Agency and Authority Having Jurisdiction. The fire department and development services departments of the city of Redlands are hereby identified as the dual authorities having jurisdiction. The officials in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official and building official. The function of the Authorities Having Jurisdiction shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.
15.30.050: OPERATING GUIDELINES:
Section 104.12 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
104.12 Operating Guidelines. The Redlands Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines are created and adopted to serve as instructions and interpretations of the adopted Wildland-Urban Interface Code. The Redlands Fire Department Fire Prevention Standard Operating Guidelines shall be a published documents, amended from time to time to provide current instruction and interpretation.
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15.30.060: PERMIT FEES:
Section 108.2 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.2 Schedule and Payment of Permit Fees. Permit fees as established by resolution of the city council shall be collected by the management services / finance department.
Proof of receipt shall accompany all applications for permit applications prior to inspection and approval by the code official.
15.30.070: FEES NOT REFUNDABLE:
Section 108.6 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.6 Fees Not Refundable. Permit fees shall not be refundable for any reason after initiation of inspection procedures.
15.30.080: INSPECTION FEES:
Section 108.7 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
108.7 Inspection Fees. The code official is authorized to collect appropriate fees for inspections as established by resolution of the city council of the city.
15.30.090: VIOLATION PENALTIES:
Section 109.3.7 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 109.3.7 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) a day or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense. The city may also prosecute or enforce violations of this chapter as a criminal offense in accordance with this section.
15.30.100: BOARD OF APPEALS:
Section 114.5 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
114.5 Board of Appeals. The city planning commission shall serve as the board of appeals.
The chief building official, director of development services and the fire chief of the city, or their respective designees, shall serve in an advisory capacity when requested to do so.
Board members shall disqualify themselves and shall not participate in any decision in which they have a conflict of interest.
15.30.110: FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE DEFINITION:
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Section 202, definition of "fuel modification zone", of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
FUEL MODIFICATION ZONE. A strip of land where combustible vegetation has been thinned, modified, or both, and partially or totally replaced with approved drought- tolerant, fire-resistant, and/or irrigated plants to provide an acceptable level of risk from vegetation fires. Fuel modification reduces radiant and convective heat, thereby reducing the amount of heat exposure on the roadway or structure and providing fire suppression forces a safer area in which to take action.
15.30.120: DESIGNATED LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE Section 302.3 of the California wildland urban-interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
The local responsibility fire hazard severity zone for City of Redlands is designated with geographical boundaries found in the map adopted with ordinance number 2986.
15.30.130: PRELIMINARY FIRE PROTECTION PLAN
Section 602.3.1 of the California wildland urban-interface code is hereby amended to read as follows:
4. The preliminary fire protection plan shall address water supply, access, building ignition and fire resistance, fire protection systems and equipment, defensible space and vegetation management.
5. The preliminary fire protection plan shall be consistent with the requirements of California wildland-urban interface code and the Redlands municipal code.
15.30.140: VEGETATION MAINTENANCE
Section 603.5 of the California wildland urban-interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
603.5.1Vegetation Maintenance. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating or maintaining buildings or structures in, upon or adjoining hazardous fire areas, and persons owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall at all times:
Maintain an effective fuel modification zone by removing, clearing, or modifying away combustible vegetation and other flammable materials from areas within 100 feet from such buildings or structures. (See exception 3 for fire-resistive construction and other features for approval and/or a reduction of the fuel modification zone.) The fuel modification zone may be replanted with either approved irrigated, fire-resistant planting material or approved non- irrigated, drought-tolerant, fire-resistant plant mate rial. Use of plants, trees, and/or shrubs on the Redlands fire department wildland urban interface high fire severity area undesirable list, must be specifically approved by the fire code official. Use of any of the plantings on the list is subject to peri odic, ongoing inspections by the fire department to ensure proper maintenance. Inspections may incur fees payable by the property owner. Failure to maintain the plants and trees on this list in accordance with plan approval could result in the plants, Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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trees, and/or shrubs being ordered to be removed at the expense of the property owner.
Replanting of the fuel modification zone may be required for erosion control.
Exceptions:
1. Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to any structure.
2. Grass and other vegetation located more than 30 feet from buildings or structures and less than 18 inches (457 mm) in height above the ground need not be removed where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion.
3. With the approval of the fire code official, the width of the fuel modification zone may be reduced where fire -resistive structures or other features are constructed. However, in no case shall the fuel modification zone be reduced to less than 30 feet.
Remove portions of trees, which extend within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney,
Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood, and
Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead vegetative growth.
If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the fire code official is authorized to cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property where such condition exists.
15.20.150: DEFENSIBLE SPACE
Section 604.6 of the California wildland urban-interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
604.6 Defensible Space Zones. All existing habitable buildings and structures withing the High and Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone (VHFHSZ) shall maintain defensible space in accordance with sections 604.6.1, 604.6.2, and 604.6.3. The fire code official may require additional fuel modification measures to be taken by the property owner when extreme hazardous vegetation conditions are present.
604.6.1 Zone Zero (0-5 feet) – Ember Resistant. Zone zero zones shall be maintained in accordance with sections 604.6.1.1 through 604.6.1.9.
604.6.1.1 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Ornamental and native shrubs shall be thinned, relocated, or removed to provide no more than fifty (50) percent density and/or coverage and shall be positioned to limit plan continuity and inhibit fire progression.
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2. Remove all dead, dying, or diseased vegetation, including where applicable on portions of live vegetation and dead, dying, or diseased grass, plants, shrubs, branches, leaves, and weeds.
3. Maintain grasses to a maximum height of four (4) inches.
4. Maintain large shrubs and hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height such that limbs are not within 4 feet of the ground or one-third of its height, whichever is less.
5. Vines are to be limited on the structure.
6. Vegetation under windows shall be kept to below eighteen (18) inches.
7. Consideration shall be given to properties with more fire -resistive construction, lower flammability plant species, and frequent irrigation. 604.6.1.2 Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Trees shall be maintained (i.e., cleaned, thinned, raised) to reduce the spread of fire.
2. Tree branches shall have six (6) feet of clearance above roofs, combustible fences, combustible structures, and the ground. Additional clearance equal to three (3) times the height of the shrub is needed if shrubs are located under tree branches.
3. Dead, dying, or diseased trees shall be removed. An evaluation by a licensed arborist with recommendations on removal of dying or diseased trees may be required by the fire code official.
604.6.1.3 Balconies, Overhangs, and Porches. The underside of balconies, overhangs, and porches shall be kept clear of combustible vegetation.
604.6.1.4 Organic Wood Chips and Mulch. Organic mulch and wood chip application is prohibited. Non-combustible materials such as concrete, gravel, decomposed granite, or other approved materials shall be used within this zone.
604.6.1.5 Firewood. Firewood shall not be stored within this zone.
604.6.1.6 Chimneys. All chimneys shall have a spark arrestor and all branches shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet from chimneys, stovepipe outlet, and heater outlets.
604.6.1.7 Propane Tanks. Dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed from within ten (10) feet of propane tanks.
604.6.1.8 Roofs and Gutters. Maintain the roof and gutters to be free of leaves, needles, or other vegetation.
604.6.1.9 Firefighter Access. Remove hazardous items that would hinder existing firefighter access to all sides of the structure.
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604.6.2 Zone One (5 -30 feet) – Lean, Clean, and Green Zone. Zone one zones shall be maintained in accordance with sections 604.6.2.1 through 604.6.2.5
604.6.2.1 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Ornamental and native shrubs shall be thinned, relocated, or removed to provide no more than fifty (50) percent density and/or coverage and shall be positioned to limit plan continuity and inhibit fire progression.
2. Remove all dead, dying, or diseased vegetation, including where applicable on portions of live vegetation and dead, dying, or diseased grass, plants, shrubs, branches, leaves, and weeds.
3. Maintain grasses to a maximum height of four (4) inches.
4. Maintain large shrubs and hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height such that limbs are not within 4 feet of the ground or one-third of its height, whichever is less.
5. Consideration shall be given to properties with more fire -resistive construction, lower flammability plant species, and frequent irrigation. 604.6.2.2 Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Trees shall be maintained (i.e., cleaned, thinned, raised) to reduce the spread of fire.
2. Tree branches shall have six (6) feet of clearance above roofs, combustible fences, combustible structures, and the ground. Additional clearance equal to three (3) times the height of the shrub is needed if shrubs are located under tree branches.
3. Dead, dying, or diseased trees shall be removed. An evaluation by a licensed arborist with recommendations on removal of dying or diseased trees may be required by the fire code official.
604.6.2.3 Organic Wood Chips and Mulch. Organic mulch and wood chips shall be kept at a depth of three (3) inches.
604.6.2.4 Propane Tanks. Dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed from within ten (10) feet of propane tanks.
604.6.2.5 Firefighter Access. Remove hazardous items that would hinder existing firefighter access to all sides of the structure.
604.6.3 Zone Two (30 -100 feet) – Fuel Reduction Zone. Zone one zones shall be maintained in accordance with sections 604.6.3.1 through 604.6.3.5.
604.6.3.1 Vegetation. Vegetation shall be in accordance with the following:
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1. Ornamental and native shrubs shall be thinned, relocated, or removed to provide no more than sixty (60) percent density and/or coverage and shall be positioned to limit plan continuity and inhibit fire progression.
2. Remove all dead, dying, or diseased vegetation, including where applicable on portions of live vegetation and dead, dying, or diseased grass, plants, shrubs, branches, leaves, and weeds.
3. Maintain grasses to a maximum height of eighteen (18) inches.
4. Maintain large shrubs and hedges exceeding six (6) feet in height such that limbs are not within four (4) feet of the ground or one -third of its height, whichever is less.
5. Consideration shall be given to properties with more fire -resistive construction, lower flammability plant species, and frequent irrigation. 604.6.3.2 Tree Maintenance. Tree maintenance shall be in accordance with the following:
1. Trees shall be maintained (i.e., cleaned, thinned, raised) to reduce the spread of fire.
2. Tree branches shall have six (6) feet of clearance above roofs, combustible fences, combustible structures, and the ground. Additional clearance equal to three (3) times the height of the shrub is needed if shrubs are located under tree branches.
3. Dead, dying, or diseased trees shall be removed. An evaluation by a licensed arborist with recommendations on removal of dying or diseased trees may be required by the fire code official.
4. All exposed wood piles shall have a minimum of ten (10) feet of clearance down to bare mineral soil in all direction.
604.6.3.3 Organic Wood Chips and Mulch. Organic mulch and wood chips shall be kept at a depth of three (3) inches.
604.6.3.4 Propane Tanks. Dead, dying, or diseased vegetation shall be removed from within ten (10) feet of propane tanks.
604.6.3.5 Firefighter Access. Remove hazardous items that would hinder existing firefighter access to all sides of the structure.
15.30.160: RESTRICTED ENTRY TO PUBLIC LANDS
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interface areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be open to entry.
Entry and occupation of the wildland-urban interface areas during the closure timeframe shall be prohibited. Criteria resulting in the closure of entry may occur during hazardous atmospheric or weather conditions in Redlands including, but not limited to: Extended drought or below average precipitation, high winds and sustained gusts exceeding 15 miles per hour, relative humidity less than 20 percent, Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service, or No-Burn Alerts issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District.
15.30.170: OUTDOOR FIRES - WHERE PROHIBITED
Section A104.7.4 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added to read as follows:
A104.7.4: Outdoor Fires - Where Prohibited. The outdoor fires shall not be conducted where conditions could cause the spread of fire unless all of the following safety requirements and conditions are met:
1. Location: Outdoor fires shall only be conducted at inhabited premises, contained within a permanent barbeque, portable barbeque, outdoor fireplace, or grill, and located a minimum of 30 feet from any combustible material or nonfire-resistant vegetation.
2. No Hazardous W eather Conditions: Outdoor fires shall not be conducted during hazardous atmospheric or weather conditions in Redlands including, but not limited to :
High winds and sustained gusts exceeding 15 miles per hour, relative humidity less than 20 percent, Red Flag Warnings issued by the National Weather Service, and No-Burn Alerts issued by South Coast Air Quality Management District.
3. Spark Arrestor/Screen Covering Required: Outdoor open flame appliances and devices shall be provided with a spark arrestor or screen covering. Outdoor fireplaces, barbeques, and grills shall be maintained in good repair and in safe condition at all times
4. Supervision & Means of Extinguishment: Outdoor fires shall be constantly attended by a person 21 years or older until the fire is extinguished. Not fewer than one currently serviced portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4:A-40:BC (4 Gallon) rating, shall be available for immediate utilization.
5. Deliberate or Negligent Burning Prohibited: It shall be unlawful to deliberately or through negligence set fire to or cause the burning of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the safety of persons or property. Reckless behavior involving outdoor fires is subject to an order issued by the fire department to immediately extinguish the fire.
15.30.180: FIREARM SHOOTING PROHIBITED IN WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREAS
Section A104.11 of the California wildland-urban interface code is hereby added as follows:
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RMC 15.30.180: Firearm Shooting Prohibited In Wildland -Urban Interface Areas . See Redlands Municipal Code, Title 9, and Chapter 9.20: Weapons, making it unlawful to fire any gun within the corporate limits of the city.
Section 2. If any subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of any court of co mpetent jurisdiction or preempted by State or Federal legislation, such decision or legislation shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council declares that it would have passed this Ordinance and each and every subsection, sentence, clause or phrase not declared invalid or unconstitutional without regard to any such decision or preemptive legislation.
Section 3. The provisions of this Ordinance s hall be in force on and after the date upon which this Ordinance beco mes effective; p rovided, however, that where co mplete plans for buildings have been filed and are pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, permits may be issued in co mpliance with the governing laws at the ti me of review and approval of such plans, and the applicant may proceed with construction, provided physical construction is commenced within one hundred eigh ty (180) days from the date of issuance of the permit and continued to completion.
Section 4. Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents and regulations to Chapter 15. 30 of the Redlands Municipal Code and to the fo rmer edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions of Chapter 15. 30 of the Redlands Municipal Code and the 2025 edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code as adopted and established by this Ordinance.
Section 5. The City Council hereby deter mines that the adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from review under the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) for the reason that it can be seen with certainty there is no possibility that the adoption of this Ordinance will have a significant effect on the environment.
Section 6. The City Clerk is hereby dir ected to publish notice in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, in accordance with Government Code section 6066, of the scheduling of a public hearing to consider adoption of this Ordinance on December 2, 2025. The notice shall state the time and place of the hearing, and shall also state that copies of the California Wildland- Urban Code, 2025 edition, and the proposed a mendments thereto, are on file with the office of the City Clerk and open to public inspe ction. The notice shall also contain a description which the City Council deems sufficient to serve notice to the interested persons of the purpose of this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof. The City Council further delegates the determination of such sufficiency to the City Manager.
Section 7. The Mayor shall sign this Ordin ance and the City Clerk sh all certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause it, or a summary of it, to be published once in a newspaper of general circulation within the City, and thereafter, this Ordinance shall take effect as provided by law.
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Mario Saucedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk, City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the City Council at the regular meeting thereof, held on the 16th day of December, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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City Council Meeting K. 7.
DATE: 12/02/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Consideration of Resolution No. 8743 appointing Ray Casey as the Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director — Government Code Section 21221(h) (Assistant City Manager McConnell)
MOTION:
If the City Council concurs with staff's recommendation, the following motion is provided.
I move to approve resolution No. 8743.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution No. 8743 appointing Ray Casey as the Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director through April 15, 2026, or upon the hiring of the permanent replacement, whichever occurs sooner.
DISCUSSION:
The Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director position will be vacant as of December 9, 2025. In order to maintain day-to-day operations of the Municipal Utilities and Engineering department and provide essential services to the public, City Manager Duggan is recommending the hiring of Ray Casey, a CalPERS Retired Annuitant. Mr. Casey possesses the specialized skills and experience needed to perform in this interim capacity.
Government Code Section 21221(h) permits retired annuitants under the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) to be employed without reinstatement from retirement upon appointment by a public agency to fill a vacant position on an interim basis during the recruitment to permanently fill the vacant position. A retired person can only be appointed once to a vacant position and the appointment cannot exceed a combined total of 960 hours for Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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position and the appointment cannot exceed a combined total of 960 hours for all employers each fiscal year. Further, the compensation for the interim appointment can not exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties as listed on a publicly available pay schedule for the vacant position divided by 173.333 to equal an hourly rate. No other benefits, incentives, compensation in lieu of benefits, or any other forms of compensation in addition to the hourly rate can be provided to the retired annuitant.
CalPERS requires the governing body make the interim appointment to a vacant position under Government Code 21221(h); therefore, staff has prepared Resolution No. 8743 for the City Council's consideration.
SUBMITTED BY:
Janice McConnell, Assistant City Manager
REVIEWED BY:
Charles M. Duggan, Jr., City Manager
Attachments
Resolution No. 8743
Offer of Employment / Appointment Document
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RESOLUTION NO. 8743
DECEMBER 2, 2025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDLANDS
APPOINTING RAY CASEY AS AN INTERIM MUNICIPAL UTILITIES
AND ENGINEERING DIRECTOR
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 21221(h)
WHEREAS, Government (Gov.) Code section 21221(h) of the Public Employees’ Retirement Law permits the governing body to appoint a CalPERS retiree to a vacant position requiring specialized skills during recruitment for a permanent appointment, and provides that such appointment will not subject the retired person to reinstatement from retirement or loss of benefits so long as it is a single appointment that does not exceed 960 hours in a fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands desires to appoint Ray Casey as an interim appointment retired annuitant to the vacant position of Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director for the City of Redlands under Gov. Code section 21221(h), effective December 9, 2025; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Redlands, the City of Redlands and Ray Casey certify that Ray Casey has not and will not receive a Golden Handshake or any other retirement-related incentive; and
WHEREAS, an appointment under Gov. Code section 21221(h) requires the retiree be appointed into the interim appointment during recruitment for a permanent appointment; and
WHEREAS, the governing body authorized the search for a permanent appointment on December 1, 2025; and
WHEREAS, this Gov. Code section 21221(h) appointment shall only be made once and therefore will end on April 15, 2026, or upon the hiring of the permanent Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director, whichever occurs sooner; and
WHEREAS, the entire employment agreement, contract or appointment document between Ray Casey and the City of Redlands has been reviewed by this body and is attached herein; and
WHEREAS, the compensation paid to retirees cannot be less than the minimum nor exceed the maximum monthly base salary paid to other employees performing comparable duties, divided by 173.333 to equal the hourly rate; and
WHEREAS, the maximum base salary for this position is $248,964 and the hourly equivalent is $119.69; the minimum base salary for this position is $204,816 and the hourly equivalent is $98.47; and
WHEREAS, the hourly rate paid to Ray Casey will be $119.69; and Redlands Regular Meeting of 12-2-25
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WHEREAS, Ray Casey has not and will not receive any other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefit or other form of compensation in addition to this hourly pay rate; and
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the City Council hereby certifies the nature of the employment of Ray Casey as described herein and detailed in the attached employment agreement / contract / appointment document and that this appointment is necessary to fill the critically needed position of Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director for the City of Redlands by December 9, 2025, because the position will be vacant as of this date and executive staffing is needed to continue effective operations and service to the public.
Section 1. This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
ADOPTED, SIGNED AND APPROVED this 2nd day of December 2025.
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Mario Saucedo, Mayor
ATTEST:
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I, Jeanne Donaldson, City Clerk of the City of Redlands, hereby certify that the foregoing resolution was duly adopted by the City Council at regular meeting thereof held on the 2 nd day of
December 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
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December 1, 2025
Ray Casey
Sent via email - [email protected]
RE: Conditional Offer of Employment for “Vacant Position” Appointment
Dear Mr. Casey,
As authorized by Government Code Sections 7522.56 and 21221(h) for “Vacant Positions,” I am pleased to offer you an at-will, temporary appointment to the position of Interim Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director with the City of Redlands . The appointment may last up to 960 hours per fiscal year. However, the City reserves the right to end the appointment at any time.
If you accept this a ppointment, your pay rate would be $119.69 per hour and you will perform work of limited duration during the City’s recruitment of a Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director. The City confirms that an active recruitment is in place for a permanent replacement.
Your start date will be December 9, 2025, and your anticipated end date is April 15, 2026, or upon the hiring of the permanent replacement, whichever occurs sooner.
By accepting this offer of at-will, temporary employment, you confirm that you were of normal retirement age when you retired on January 29, 2023, and that there has been greater than a 180 -day separation from your date of retirement. Furthermore, you certify that you did not receive any unemployment insurance payments within 12 months prior to this appointment for previous retired annuitant work with any CalPERS employer.
In addition, you agree that the City of R edlands will enroll you as a retired annuitant and will report your hours worked with the hourly pay rate to CalPERS. As a CalPERS retiree, you will be limited to working a maximum of 960 hours per fiscal year for all CalPERS contracting agencies.
Subject to, in accordance with, and to the extent provided by the California Government Claims Act [Government Code Section 810 et seq.], the City will indemnify, defend, and hold Ray Casey harmless from and against any action demand, suit, monetary judgment or other legal or administrative proceeding, and any liability, injury, loss, or other damages, arising within the course and scope of his employment.
Starting Salary: $119.69 per hour. This rate is within the Municipal Utilities and Engineering Director salary range. No other benefit, incentive, compensation in lieu of benefits, or other forms of compensation will be paid.
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Classification: Temporary, At-Will, Appointment of Limited Duration
The City makes no representation, promises, guarantees, or warranties, express or implied, on the impact, if any, the acceptance of this offer may have upon your CalPERS retirement benefits, status, duties, and/or obligations. In entering into this agreement, you acknowledge that you have not relied upon such representations (none of which being in existence) in assessing the CalPERS -related impact of your employment. Therefore, by signing below you release the City, its employees, elected officials, agents, or attorneys from any and all CalPERS -related claims or liabilities that may arise in connection with employment pursuant to this Agreement.
This offer of employment contains the entire offer. There are no other expressed or implied promises, representations or contracts being offered to you. Your temporary employment is considered “at will” and termination may occur at any time with or without cause.
If you have any questions regarding your appointment, please feel free to call me at (909) 798-7510.
Sincerely,
Charles M. Duggan, Jr.
City Manager
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF
CONDITIONAL OFFER OF EMPLOYMENT
I, Ray Casey, understand and accept the above terms and conditions of employment. I certify that I did not receive any unemployment insurance payments within 12 months prior to this appointment or previous retired annuitant work with any CalPERS employer. I further understand that, if hired, I would be an at-will employee and that termination may occur at any time with or without cause, and without the right of appeal or hearing.
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Received and Accepted by
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City Council Meeting L. 1.
DATE: 12/02/2025
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
SUBJECT: Individual Council Member Report on Activities for November 2025 from Mayor Pro Tem Shaw (City Clerk Donaldson)
DISCUSSION:
Mayor Pro Tem Shaw has requested to include this report on the agenda for recording purposes. The report does not require City Council approval.
Attachments
November 2025 Council Activities
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November 2025 Council Activities
Mayor Pro Tem Marc Shaw
o Attended Redlands Fire Department Benevolent Bowl Fundraiser o Attended Memorial Service for Airport Advisory Board Member Dick Jones
o Spoke to Plymouth Village Residents Association on Homelessness o Participated in the Redlands Veteran’s Day Parade and events o Attended Valley Preparatory School Ribbon Cutting
o Attended Redlands Ace Hardware Ribbon Cutting
o Attended Redlands Animal Shelter Ribbon Cutting
o Attended Senator Rosalice Ochoa Bogh’s Town Hall Meeting o Attended GIS Briefing with city staff
o Met with City Manager to discuss ongoing issues
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