Project Schedule
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Packet Pg. 154 Attachment: Albert A. Webb Associates Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency 36 CITY OF SAN JACINTO
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR INTERAGENCY
EMERGENCY WATER INTER-TIE (RFP#26-003)
D. CERTIFICATION OF PROPOSAL
The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and, by doing so, agrees to furnish services to the City in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP), and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the RFP.
Joseph Caldwell, PE, CPSWQ, CPESC, CFM
Water Resources Practice Leader
[email protected]
951.320.6029
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Packet Pg. 155 Attachment: Albert A. Webb Associates Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) webbassociates.com
Fee Proposal to Provide Engineering Design Services for
INTERAGENCY EMERGENCY
WATER INTER-TIE
October 23, 2025 RFP #26-003
951.686.1070
3788 McCray Street
Riverside, CA 92506
Prepared for:
City of San Jacinto
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Packet Pg. 156 Attachment: Albert A. Webb Associates Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) 2 CITY OF SAN JACINTO
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR INTERAGENCY
EMERGENCY WATER INTER-TIE (RFP#26-003)
E. PROPOSED FEE AND BILLING RATES
Item Description
Joseph C. Caldwell, Principal II Yunzhu Xiong, Senior III Ariel Lopez, Associate I Kristopher A. Danielson, Principal I Christopher Rountree, Associate I Shane Bloomfield, Principal II Jessica Nieto, Project Coordinator Jason Ardery, Principal
II Michael E. Johnson, Principal II Jon Ros, Senior II Andres Lopez, Senior II Riley Skvarca, Assistant V Asia Lazo, Project Coordinator 2-Man Survey Party Total Hours Subtotal - LaborSub-consultant budgetExpenses
Total/task1
Billout Rate 331$ 300$ 232$ 316$ 232$ 331$ 150 $ 331$ 331$ 286$ 286$ 210$ 150$ 356$ Task 1 - Project Kickoff and Site Investigation 1 10 15 14 1 4 17 4 3 2 10 81 $ 21,062 $ - $ 166 $ 21,228
1.1 Conduct Project Kick off Meeting 1 2 2 5 $ 1,231 $ - $ 1,231
1.2 Perform Site Visits 3 3 6 $ 1,596 $ - $ 50 $ 1,646
1.2 Field Survey 2 1 4 17 4 3 2 10 43 $ 12,615 $ - $ 116 $ 12,731
1.2 Utility Research 1 2 12 15 $ 2,564 $ - $ 2,564
1.3 Verify Existing Data 4 8 12 $ 3,056 $ - $ 3,056
Task 2 - Preliminary Design and Coordination 1 29 48 4 8 2 92 $ 23,949 $ - $ - $ 23,949
2.1 Prepare Preliminary Design (30%) 16 40 2 58 $ 14,742 $ - $ 14,742
2.2 Hydraulic Analysis 1 4 8 13 $ 3,420 $ - $ 3,420
2.2 Determine Connection Location 4 8 12 $ 3,056 $ - $ 3,056
2.3 Coordinate with EMWD 1 8 9 $ 2,731 $ - $ 2,731
Task 3 - Location Confirmation and Site Coordination 8 12 2 22 $ 5,484 $ - $ - $ 5,484
3.1 Review Location with EMWD / City 4 8 12 $ 3,056 $ - $ 3,056
3.2 Identify Alternative Site 4 4 2 10 $ 2,428 $ - $ 2,428 Task 4 - Final Design and Submittal 3 46 90 12 2 153 $ 39,945 $ - $ - $ 39,945
4.1 Prepare 100% P,S & E's 2 32 68 4 106 $ 27,362 $ - $ 27,362
4.2 Coordinate Utility Locations 4 8 2 14 $ 3,718 $ - $ 3,718
4.3 Submit for Approvals 2 2 4 8 $ 2,388 $ - $ 2,388
4.4 Prepare Final P,S & E's 1 8 12 2 2 25 $ 6,477 $ - $ 6,477 Task 5 - Agreement Support 1 8 8 8 25 $ 5,787 $ - $ - $ 5,787
5.1 Assist in Drafting Agreement 1 8 8 8 25 $ 5,787 $ - $ 5,787 Task 6 - Construction Support 28 47 7 82 $ 20,354 $ - $ - $ 20,354
6.1 Attend Pre-Bid Meeting 2 2 2 6 $ 1,364 $ - $ 1,364
6.2 Address Bidding RFI's and prepare addenda (up to 2) 4 8 2 14 $ 3,356 $ - $ 3,356
6.3 Attend Bid Opening 2 2 $ 600 $ - $ 600
6.4 Review Bids, Evaluate Bids, Recommendation Lette 4 8 12 $ 3,056 $ - $ 3,056
6.5 Construction Submittal Reviews (10) 5 10 15 $ 3,820 $ - $ 3,820
6.6 Construction RFI's (up to 5) 4 8 12 $ 3,056 $ - $ 3,056
6.7 Prepare As- built Plans 4 8 12 $ 3,056 $ - $ 3,056
6.8 Attend Meetings as requested (up to 3) 3 3 3 9 $ 2,046 $ - $ 2,046 Total 6 129 220 4 8 14 33 1 4 17 4 3 2 10 455 $ 116,581 $ - $ 166 $ 116,747 Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie Project # 26-003 City of San Jacinto
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Packet Pg. 157 Attachment: Albert A. Webb Associates Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency 3 CITY OF SAN JACINTO
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR INTERAGENCY
EMERGENCY WATER INTER-TIE (RFP#26-003)
Optional Task - Proposed Fee
Item Description
Joseph C. Caldwell, Principal II Yunzhu Xiong, Senior III Ariel Lopez, Associate I Total Hours Subtotal - LaborSub-consultant budgetExpenses
Total/task1
Billout Rate 331$ 300$ 232$
Task 7 - EI&C Design (Optional) 1 10 20 31 $ 7,971 $38,853 $ - $ 46,824
1.1 Kick-Off & Site Investigation -$ 1,829$ $ 1,829
1.2 Preliminary Design 6 12 18 4,584$ 14,122$ $ 18,706
1.2 Location Confirmation -$ 2,254$ $ 2,254
1.2 Final Design 1 4 8 13 3,387$ 16,169$ $ 19,556
1.3 Construction Support -$ 4,479$ $ 4,479
Total 1 10 20 31 $ 7,971 $38,853 $ - $ 46,824
Optional Task Item for Engineering Design Services for
Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie Project # 26-003
City of San Jacinto
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Packet Pg. 158 Attachment: Albert A. Webb Associates Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency 4 CITY OF SAN JACINTO
ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES FOR INTERAGENCY
EMERGENCY WATER INTER-TIE (RFP#26-003)
Billing Rate Schedule
SCH 2025(06/01/2025)
CLASSIFICATION
Engineers/Project Managers/Planners/Scientists/ Rates
Assessment/Special Tax Consultants/Landscape Architects/Designers $/Hour Principal II.............................................................................................................................. 331.00 Principal I .............................................................................................................................. 316.00 Senior III ............................................................................................................................... 300.00 Senior II ................................................................................................................................ 286.00 Senior I ............................................................................................................................... 276.00 Associate III .......................................................................................................................... 257.00 Associate II ........................................................................................................................... 245.00 Associate I ............................................................................................................................ 232.00 Assistant V ........................................................................................................................... 210.00 Assistant IV .......................................................................................................................... 187.00 Assistant III ........................................................................................................................... 173.00 Assistant II ............................................................................................................................ 156.00 Assistant I ............................................................................................................................. 138.00 Survey Services
3-Person Survey Party…………….………………………………………………………………. 457.00 2-Person Survey Party .......................................................................................................... 356.00 1-Person Survey Party ......................................................................................................... 255.00 Inspection Services
Construction Manager II ....................................................................................................... 294.00 Construction .......................................................................................................................... 260.00 Construction Manager I ........................................................................................................ 210.00 Inspector (Non-Prevailing Wage) ......................................................................................... 154.00 Inspector Overtime (Non-Prevailing Wage) .......................................................................... 205.00 Inspector (Prevailing Wage) ................................................................................................. 166.00 Inspector Overtime (Prevailing Wage).................................................................................. 220.00 Administrative Services
Project Coordinator .............................................................................................................. 150.00 Administrative Assistant III ................................................................................................... 127.00 Administrative Assistant II .................................................................................................... 114.00 Administrative Assistant I ..................................................................................................... 91.00 Other Direct Expenses
Incidental Charges ............................................................................................................... Cost + 15% Postage ................................................................................................................................ Cost Subcontracted Services ....................................................................................................... Cost + 15% Survey/Inspection Per Diem.................................................................................................. Prevailing Wage Rate In-House Delivery Up to 1/2 hour.......................................................................................... 38.00 In-House Delivery 1/2 Hour up to 1 Hour.............................................................................. 73.00 In-House Delivery Over 1 Hour up to 2 Hours ...................................................................... 136.00 In-House Delivery Over 2 Hours ........................................................................................... 193.00 Survey/Inspection Vehicle .................................................................................................... 0.90/Mile Mileage ................................ ................................ Fee Schedule ................................ 2025 ................................. 0.82/Mile Note:All rates are subject to change based on annual inflation and cost of living adjustments. Prevailing wages are dictated by the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). As such, the indicated rate will remain in effect until revised rates are published by the DIR. The rate shown shall be subject to renegotiation to remain in compliance with State requirements if prevailing wages are increased by the DIR. * A FINANCE CHARGE of 1 ½ % per month (18% per year) will be added to any unpaid amount commencing thirty (30) days from invoice date. A mechanic’s lien may be filed for any invoice remaining unpaid after thirty (30) days from invoice date.
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Packet Pg. 159 Attachment: Albert A. Webb Associates Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003))
SERVICES PROPOSAL
Engineering Design Services
for Interagency Emergency
Water Inter-Tie
Submitted: October 23, 2025
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Packet Pg. 160 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) Table of Contents
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Cover Letter
Statement of Qualifications
Firm Overview
Project Understanding and Approach
Relevant Experience
Key Personnel and Subconsultants
Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
References
Proposed Method to Accomplish the Work
Certification of Proposal
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Packet Pg. 161 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) 1861 W. Redlands Blvd. | Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 890-1255 | [email protected] | www.erscinc.com
Local Office:
1861 W. Redlands Blvd.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 890-1255, [email protected]
Evaluation Period Contact:
Trent Brudin, PE
Project Manager
(909) 890-1255
[email protected]
October 23, 2025
City of San Jacinto
270 Bissell Pl.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
RE: Services Proposal - Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (Project # 26-003) Dear Members of the Selection Committee,
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. (ERSC) appreciates the opportunity to propose on the design engineering and coordination services for the City of San Jacinto (City) Interagency Emergency Water Inter-tie Project. ERSC is proud to have the City as a client and has completed several design projects for the San Jacinto Valley in previous years.
It is our understanding that the City’s staff endeavors to assemble a qualified team to support its interests, stakeholders, and customers.
At ERSC, we believe our professional capabilities fit well with the goals of the City. ERSC has a proven record of delivering Capital Improvement Projects to cities, regional water agencies, and municipalities throughout Southern California. Our team members have worked together on numerous projects ranging in scope and complexity, giving us the ability to respond to their needs promptly and effectively.
We understand the City is preparing to construct an emergency water inter-tie with the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD).
The inter-tie will provide a safe and reliable water source for the customers of the City whenever the water system is impacted by maintenance or outages. The work will include performing related activities to deliver preliminary design, final design, and specifications per EMWD standards for the proposed project. ERSC has a long history of experience with EMWD and other local agencies on similar projects. ERSC is prepared and professionally staffed to provide the requisite design engineering and related services for the project.
John Ward, Senior Engineering Associate, will serve as the Technical Advisor during the term of the Project. John joins ERSC after a career with the Eastern Municipal Water District managing numerous water-related programs in the Inland Empire region. John brings a unique perspective to the ERSC team and the City’s Emergency Inter-tie Project, having designed and managed numerous water CIP improvement projects on behalf of EMWD over the last 35 years. John’s experience will ensure project deliverables are prepared to industry leading standards with the goal of meeting or exceeding the City’s expectations.
ERSC understands that the city wants to select the firm that best fits its goals. In selecting ERSC, the City will benefit from the following:
Familiarity – ERSC’s team has completed numerous assignments in Planning, Design, and Construction with local water agencies since 1996. In addition to the City of San Jacinto, ERSC’s client list includes the Coachella Valley Water District, East Valley Water District, San Bernardino County Special District’s Water Department, the Riverside Highland Water Company, and the cities of Palm Springs, Banning, Hemet, and Rialto.
Experience – ERSC is acutely familiar with water infrastructure engineering design and focuses solely on the public sector and public works projects.
Proximity - ERSC’s main office is located in the City of Redlands. Our staff are local and live in the communities they serve.
Partnerships - ERSC maintains close relationships with the partners mentioned in this submittal.
With ERSC’s experience, team, and long-term service to local water agencies, we maintain the capabilities to work with your staff to reach solutions that serve the interests of the city. As a result, you can be certain that any project entrusted to ERSC will be completed expeditiously, professionally, and in a cost-effective manner.
We offer the attached Project Understanding, Proposed Scope of Work, and Fee Proposal for your consideration. We welcome any inquiries regarding the content of this proposal and thank the City for this opportunity. This proposal is valid for a period of 90 days from the date of submittal. Please contact me at [email protected] or 909-890-1255, Ext 104 for any clarifications regarding this proposal.
Respectfully submitted,
John M. Brudin, PE Trent Brudin, PE
President Project Manager
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Qualifications
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Packet Pg. 163 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) Firm Overview
Executive Summary
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. (ERSC) was formed in 1996 with the asset purchase of NBS/Lowry, Inc. Since formation, ERSC has been committed to serving Special Districts, Regional Agencies, and Municipalities in Southern California’s public sector. Our team provides a comprehensive set of professional services and solutions for the life of any potential project.
ERSC Reliability
Our 29-year service record is a testimony to the quality of services we provide. Many of our clients continue to seek our services, and have done so since our first year of business. ERSC has also developed significant financial resources and organizational efficiencies that allow us to consistently exceed client expectations.
Professional &
General Liability
$5.0m Per Occurrence;
$5.0m Aggregate
Automobile $1.0m Combined Single Limit
Worker’s Comp Maintained as Required by Law
Vital Information ERSC Insurance Coverage Levels
CA Corporation
29 Years in Business
43 Employees
FEIN: 33-0718153
CA DIR: 1000017460
Project Contact
Trent Brudin, PE
Project Manager
Phone: (909) 890-1255
Fax: (909) 890-0995
[email protected]
Corporate Officers
John M. Brudin, PE - President
Moe Ahmadi, PE - Vice President
Trent Brudin, PE - Secretary
Craig Brudin - Treasurer
Our Locations
San Bernardino County
(Headquarters)
1861 W. Redlands Blvd.
Redlands, CA 92373
Southwest Riverside County
41593 Winchester Rd., Ste. 200
Temecula, CA 92590
Coachella Valley
77-564 Country Club Dr.
Palm Desert, CA 92211
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Litigation
ERSC has not filed any claims or had any claims filed against the firm in the last 5 years and is not involved in any pending litigation that may affect its ability to provide its proposed solution or ongoing support of its services. Nor has it been disciplined in the last five (5) years as a Consultant by any government body or professional association.
Financial Capacity
ERSC is a privately held local firm that is well capitalized and in good financial standing with all vendors, clients, creditors, and taxlevying agencies. As a private entity, our firm prefers to omit sensitive financial information from documents that are likely to become public record. We would be happy to present financial statements, references, or credits lines privately to the City of San Jacinto’s evaluation committee. If financial statements are necessary during the evaluation, please contact our Director of Operations, Craig Brudin, by email at [email protected].
Conflicts of Interest
ERSC has no interest in other projects or independent contracts that conflict in any manner with the interests of the City. ERSC affirms there are no existing contracts or proposed new contracts that may conflict with the City’s interests. ERSC further affirms there are no actual, apparent, or potential conflicts of interest that may exist relative to the services to be provided under the subject RFP and associated terms.
ERSC Values
At ERSC, we have a clear set of values, and we build those values into everything we do. Each value is expressed as both an inwardlooking statement based on a shared commitment to each other and an outward-looking statement based on how our clients view the commitment we make to our communities. This alignment between internal and external value statements captures how we approach our work and the impact our work has on developing comprehensive and sustainable engineering solutions that enable communities to thrive.
Trust
Our clients trust our proficiency
and the quality of our work.
Our team trusts that their best interests
are part of every decision we make.
Our clients benefit from sustainable
engineering solutions and commitment
to ongoing professional development.
Our team is proud to be here and personally
invested in our quest for excellence.
Responsiveness Excellence
Our clients can depend on our experts to be
accessible, prompt, and collaborative.
Our team can depend on leadership to be
accessible, supportive, and collaborative.
Partnership
Listening to each client’s vision is essential to the solutions we provide.
Our team is empowered, and
their voices are heard.
Respect
Mutual respect is a foundation of our daily interactions.
We value and appreciate each team member
for who they are and what they contribute.
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Packet Pg. 164 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) Project Understanding
and Approach
Project Understanding and Approach
In reviewing the City’s RFP, ERSC understands the City of San Jacinto (City) would like to construct a new interagency water connection (inter-tie) between the City and the Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD, District). The inter-tie will be used exclusively for emergency purposes allowing the City to receive water from EMWD when needed.
The City requests that the inter-tie be
located on south side of East Main Street
approximately 640 feet west of the
intersection of Ramona Expressway. The
inter-tie shall be designed to connect to
the EMWD 12-inch ACP pipeline and serve
water to the City’s 16-inch PVC pipeline.
When completed, the new inter-tie will
provide a continuous supply of safe
drinking water at a flow rate of 1,200 gpm
to existing and future City customers.
ERSC understands that the inter-tie will
require a pressure reducing valve (PRV)
to drop the EMWD pressure of 92 psi
(1807 Pressure Zone) to the City pressure
of 40 psi (actual values will be confirmed
during preliminary design). Additionally,
the EMWD pressure that has a greater
static pressure and can serve the inter-tie
without a booster, is the 1807 Pressure
Zone served by the Park Hill Tank (S4213).
This limits the inter-tie location to the
southeast corner of the City’s Service Area
shown to the right.
The Request for Proposal indicated the preferred location for the Inter-tie to be on the south side of Main Street approximately 640 feet west of the intersection of Ramona Expressway. The City provided two potential locations at the mandatory job walk on 10/14/25, labeled Sites A1 and A2 on the exhibits below:
Looking easterly from Main Street.
Looking westerly from Main Street.
A2
A1
A2
A1
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Packet Pg. 165 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) <Section Title> Project Understanding and Approach
ERSC’s cursory review of the utility records in the area noted the location of EMWD’s 12” ACP pipeline constructed in 1996, and the City’s 16” PVC pipeline constructed in 2004. In addition to the water pipelines, the City maintains an existing 8” gravity sewer and a 4’ wide storm drain channel that discharges onto Main Street. The preliminary alignment of the known facilities are shown below:
ERSC researched the last three water inter-ties that EMWD approved and expects that the District will require an above-grade assembly with the following appurtenances as depicted in the table below:
Item Description
6” Blowoffs To allow system flushing if needed
1” Air Valves Air Vacuum / Air Release Valves on high points 8” Butterfly Valves w/ Lockable Indicator Post for System Security 8” Pressure Reducing Valve Cla-Val Model 90-01 dropping the pressure from 90 to 40 psi 8” Victaulic Couplings To allow for disassembly for maintenance 8” Propeller Meter w/ acre foot register and 2,000 gpm facility maximum continuous flow 8” Check Valve to ensure that the inter-tie remains a one-way system The above grade assembly would require close to 16 feet to support meter accuracy and would likely be configured as shown in the detail provided on the bottom left.
A preliminary layout of the assembly indicates that Site A1 may be able to accommodate the inter-tie if the City is willing to cover a portion of the 4’ wide storm channel with steel plate for operator access. The proposed pipelines are shown in yellow on the exhibit provided on the bottom right.
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Packet Pg. 166 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) Relevant Experience
ERSC and Water Resources Engineering
ERSC was founded on the premise of water and wastewater engineering services. Our firm’s first clients were local water agencies.
Many of those same agencies are still ERSC clients 29 years later. Our services in the water and wastewater disciplines have included not only design but also planning, construction management, inspection, permitting, and independent plan review for clients throughout the region. ERSC staff have successfully assisted water districts in designing and inspecting hundreds of water and wastewater projects within the past quarter century. Given our experience with water districts, ERSC maintains a thorough understanding of the standards and procedures and pertinent regulations and requirements of state and federal agencies and local utility purveyors.
Experience
MDP Line E-2 | Project Term: 2013 - 2018 | Contract Value: $234,869 ERSC contracted with the City of San Jacinto to prepare PS&E for MDP Lines E-2 and E-2A.
The City had experienced significant flooding along State Street. The drainage in this area had resulted in road closures due to the lack of improved storm drain infrastructure in the area. Following the completion of a feasibility study, ERSC advanced the Project to design for both lines along State Street and Esplanade Avenue to mitigate the drainage deficiencies. ERSC provided survey/mapping, hydrology reporting, agency coordination, potholing, and PS&E during the project.
San Jacinto Area MDP Lines H, H-2, H-3 | Project Term: 2012 - 2014 | Contract Value:
$117,136
The project included evaluation of the existing drainage facilities at the intersection of Ramona Expressway and State Street; to mitigate drainage deficiencies as required. It also includes Rational Method Hydrology using CivilDesign software to determine the 10- and 100-year storm runoff. The Hydraulic calculations for the proposed MDP facilities was performed utilizing Water Surface Profile Gradient (WSPG) program, latest version by CivilDesign. The design of these MDP facilities considered safe conveyance of the concentrated flows from the above intersection to the existing double 6-foot by 3.5-foot Reinforced Concrete Box (RCB) north of West Community College Drive at State Street, in San Jacinto, California.
The construction plans were developed to include a series of catch basins and connector pipes to intercept the surface runoff and to minimize flooding at the intersection of Ramona Expressway and State Street, an 8-foot wide by 4-foot high RCB across Ramona Expressway, a 36-inch RCP (MDP Line H-3) storm drain system along State Street, east of the intersection and a 48-inch RCP (MDP Line H-2) in State Street to convey flow to the proposed RCB at this intersection. The post design and construction services also included assisting the City with the construction management for completion of a successful project.
ENGINEERING SERVICES - CITY MDP LINES, CITY OF SAN JACINTO ERSC Project Team:
John M. Brudin, PE
Moe Ahmadi, PE
Reza Toorzani, PE
Isaac Gomez
Habib Motlagh
Contract City Engineer
(951) 487-7330
[email protected]
Redlands and Oleander Pipeline Replacement | Project Term: 2014 - 2018 | Contract Value: $152,363
Eastern Municipal Water District contracted with ERSC to facilitate the design of two water line replacements. The Redlands Avenue and Oleander Channel pipelines were approximately 50 years old and were experiencing numerous leaks requiring costly repairs and causing services interruptions to stakeholders.
Redlands Avenue replacement posed many challenges during the design phase. ERSC was to avoid utility conflicts, cross 148” and 156” MWD facilities, connect to existing 36” EMWD facilities providing a 12” CML&C jumper, connect to an existing KOA meter, all while offering uninterrupted service to customers. Issues were resolved by developing alternative alignments which satisfied the requirements of all affected agencies and stakeholders.
The Oleander Channel pipeline replacement was to be constructed within an RCWCFCD access road and was to avoid an existing warehouse property’s easement. The work required coordination with the City of Moreno Valley for connection to an existing 39” CML&C line and coordination with RCWCFCD for work within the access road.
For both projects, ERSC coordinated a project control strategy that was outlined and incorporated in the specifications. The project control strategy enables continued service to customers during construction.
EASTERN MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT
ERSC Project Team:
John M. Brudin, PE
Moe Ahmadi, PE
Trent Brudin, PE
Shaun Stone, PE
(951) 928-3777
[email protected]
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Quail Valley Subarea 4 Sewerage Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design | Project Term:
2020 - 2021 | Contract Value: $613,640
In 2006, the Regional Water Quality Control Board and the County of Riverside enacted separate moratoriums on septic tanks in Quail Valley. These moratoriums are active and will not be lifted until sewer service is provided to Sub-Areas 4 and 9. Developed lots rely on individual septic systems for wastewater disposal and presents challenges to implementing a conventional gravity sewerage solution. ERSC is working with EMWD to provide sewer service to this area. ERSC’s staff are diligently evaluating multiple alternatives that satisfy the requirements of property owners, the District, and the funding sources/agencies with stake in the successful completion of the project. Upon completion, the project will recommend the most feasible alternative to provide sewer service to the area. Over 1,200 individual lots will need to be serviced by the future system which will include a combination of packaged lift stations, vacuum sewer systems, regional lift stations, and sewer conveyance gravity/force mains.
La Cresta Drive Sewer Extension | Project Term: 2019 | Contract Value: $7,000 ERSC was contracted to provide subject services relating to the Quail Valley Subarea 9, Phase 1 Sewer Project. The previous design terminated at the intersection of La Pina Drive and La Cresta Drive. Due to the availability of remaining construction funds, EMWD elected to extend the sewer approximately 600± LF northerly along La Cresta Drive to allow additional lots to connect to the new system. Work included a field septic system inventory and preliminary utility review, engineering sketch of the new sewer design, determining preliminary sewer lateral locations and alignments for occupied lots, and establishing locations for sewer lateral stubs to accommodate vacant lots.
Temporary II Lift Station
Soboba Casino started operating in 1995 and is in the process of upgrading their facility.
Based on an agreement between EMWD and the Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians (SBLI), the relocation and design of a new sewer system will account for the ultimate flows from existing and the future planned developments for Soboba Casino/Hotel. The existing sewage flows from the developments are directed to an existing lift station located north of the Soboba Country Club. The existing lift station then pumps the flow via an 8-inch force main crossing the San Jacinto River and Ramona Expressway and ultimately connecting to the City of San Jacinto’s 8-inch gravity sewer line. The existing lift station and the City of San Jacinto’s 8-inch sewer gravity pipeline lacks the capacity to accept and convey the ultimate flows.
ERSC was retained by SBLI to design a lift station capable of pumping the ultimate flows per the agreement between EMWD and SBLI. The lift station design is based on EMWD’s Small Sewage Lift Station Guidelines, Standards and Specifications. The hydraulic calculations were based on 520 GPM (Total Future Flow) and use of the existing 8-inch force main. The design incorporated EMWD drawings including a standby generator (E2A). Since the sewage flow is 520 GPM, ERSC utilized the wet well plans (M-1B) and wet well structural plans (S-1B). ERSC also prepared a site plan and a demolition plan. The lift station site is exposed to flooding during the rainy season. The site plan addressed the mitigation required to protect the site from flooding. Plans were submitted to EMWD for review and approval. The lift station is currently under construction.
Water and Sewer Relocation
The Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians are a sovereign nation located in the northeast corner of the San Jacinto Valley. The tribe owns and operates the growing Soboba Casino and looked to expand casino operations to be adjacent to their existing country club area. As a part of the casino design, it was determined that existing EMWD water and sewer lines would be destroyed by casino grading operations and increased capacity was required to allow increased flow.
ERSC was retained by the Tribe and Eastern Municipal Water District to facilitate the relocation of the 12” CML&C water line and the reconstruction of the 10” sewer line to a 15” gravity sewer line located on the site. The design was created in accordance to EMWD’s standards regarding size, materials, as the maintenance of the line is not to be assumed by the Tribe. The relocation of the waterline will connect to the existing tie in points at the north and south sides of the site. The sewer line will connect to an existing lift station offsite and be pumped via force main to EMWD facilities. ERSC was also responsible for providing preparation of easement documents of the establishment of a 40’ utility easement. This utility easement will be used to construct both sewer and water utility lines.
NEW CASINO PROJECT, SOBOBA BAND OF LUISEÑO INDIANS, SAN
JACINTO, CA
Project Term: 2016-2021 | Contract Value: $803,466
ERSC Project Team:
John M. Brudin, PE
Moe Ahmadi, PE
Steven Estrada
Tribal Executive Officer
(951) 654-5544
[email protected]
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Pumping Station 4-3
West Valley Water District retained ERSC to design a water pumping station to pump from WVWD Zone 3 (North Colton/Bloomington) to Zone 4 (Northern Rialto) from Lord Ranch. The proposed project is to provide additional pumping capacity to connect 1.0 MG Aeration Reservoir (also designed by ERSC) in Zone 3 to Zone 4 for future demand and growth.
ERSC proposed the Zone 4-3 Pumping Station to meet the District’s additional demands.
The pumping station is equipped with 8 - 300 horsepower pumps capable of providing 20,860 additional gallons per minute with one pump on stand-by. At this time the design will include only 4 pumps and the remaining 4 pumps will be installed as needed. ERSC is also to provide bidding support services during the bidding phase and construction management services during the project construction phase.
Zone 4 24-inch Transmission Line
West Valley Water District’s Zone 4 Transmission Pipeline is a water transmission line providing transport of water between upper region of the pressure zone and distribution lines in lower lying areas. The Highland Avenue reach was planned to provide connection from the upper reaches to the new Pepper Avenue pipeline. Construction of the Pepper Avenue pipeline was possible following Caltrans improvements to the I-210 Freeway offramps. The Highland Avenue Extension consisted of constructing 4,200 lf of 30-inch CML&C waterline. Connection points to the existing system were achieved at both Oakdale Street and Pepper Avenue. The pipeline is located within Caltrans ROW.
Coordination with the agency was required to obtain an encroachment permit through the Caltrans process.
Bloomington Area Waterline Relocations
West Valley Water District’s Bloomington area is an older region of Rialto, CA. The original water layout of the residential areas consisted of public street access in the front of residential lots with a utility easement or alley at the rear of the lots. This utility easement was used for water line and water services to each residence. The location of the waterline and services created difficulties for District staff in maintenance and in reading each residence’s meter.
ERSC was retained by the District to relocate the water lines from these utility easements to the public ROW. ERSC staff prepared PS&E for roughly 2100lf of 12” waterline, 10,000lf of 8” waterline, and 236 water service connection relocations during phases I and II replacement projects.
When relocating water services to the front of residences, it was determined that lots would also need to be re-piped to accommodate a new service location. ERSC coordinated efforts to install new waterlines on properties where it was required. An inspector worked with the contractor to ensure that impacts to properties were minimized.
ERSC also provided construction management services during the construction phase of both projects.
WEST VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, RIALTO, CA
Project Term: 2003-2020 | Contract Value: $1.05M
ERSC Project Team:
John M. Brudin, PE
Trent Brudin, PE
Cooly Smith
Linda Jadeski
Manager of Engineering Services
(909) 820-3713
[email protected]
Mission Springs Water District contracted with ERSC to provide plans, specifications, complete bid documents, and bidding assistance for the Backup Generators for Well Sites 27 & 31, 32, & 37. The ERSC will gain access to each Site’s electrical panel lineup to inventory and assess the existing layouts, and see what they can potentially accommodate for the switchgear improvements. Work will also include coordination with Southern California Edison (SCE) and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to determine and confirm any unique design requirements to ensure compliance with the respective agencies. We will also provide recommendations for optimal placement of Gensets with respect to the ATS / MTS units, and take into account any noise and security concerns.
BID PACKAGE PREPARATION, BACKUP GENERATORS FOR WELL
SITES 27, 31, 32, & 37 PROJECT, MISSION SPRINGS WATER DISTRICT,
DESERT HOT SPRINGS, CA
Project Term: 2021 - Ongoing | Contract Value (to date): $48,740 ERSC Project Team:
Reza Toorzani, PE Trent Brudin, PE
Luiz Santos
Associate Engineer
(760) 329-6448
[email protected]
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Madison Avenue Waterline Project | Project Term: 2020 - 2024 | Contract Value: $112,440 RCWD’s Madison Avenue Waterline Project consists of the design and construction of 700± linear feet (LF) of 16-inch replacement waterline in the City of Murrieta. Due to numerous leaks in recent years, the existing 16-inch cement mortar lined and coated (CML&C) waterline needs to be decommissioned, while maintaining domestic service to numerous commercial businesses and associated fire protection devices. Said waterline serves the District’s 1305 Pressure Zone (PZ) and is a high-capacity feeder that conveys production flow from Well No. 309 as located near Warm Springs Creek. Services include surveying and mapping, alignment selection, preliminary design report & corrosivity evaluation, potholing & geotechnical study, final construction drawings and bid phase support. The project is currently in its preliminary design phase, with design expected to be completed by the middle of the 2021 year.
Pepperleaf Potable Pipeline Replacement | Project Term: 2021 - 2024 | Contract Value:
$37,750
ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering services for the replacement of a portion of the previously abandoned Pepperleaf 8-inch potable water pipeline.
The abandonment of said waterline reach was in response to a 2016 leak whereby the existing 8-inch CML&C steel waterline (that crossed under a 4’x8’ RCB culvert) was blind flanged on each side of said crossing by District forces. This approach was taken due to the approximate 12-foot pipe depth at the leak’s location and lack of access to facilitate a proper repair at the time. Work included preparation of bid-ready construction documents for a 100± LF pipeline replacement reach by crossing over the RCB culvert with minimal cover and using welded steel pipe.
Lemon Street Sewer Replacement Redesign | Project Term: 2022 - 2024 | Contract Value:
$39,970
ERSC was contracted to collaborate with the District Staff to restructure the PS&Es to the updated SRRRA format, process encroachment permits and environmental clearances, and update existing approved drawings. The primary intent was to address new Districtprovided comments and reformat drawing set details to ensure constructability. This work was an update to the Murrieta Inverted Sewer Siphon Project, which upgraded an existing 8-inch sewer siphon and was originally facilitated and administered by Western Municipal Water District (WMWD).
RANCHO CALIFORNIA WATER DISTRICT
ERSC Project Team:
Reza Toorzani, PE
Trent Brudin, PE
Stephania Hernandez, PE
Jacob Wiley
Engineering Manager
(951) 296-3600
[email protected]
Design for Well 11B Replacement
Well 11, utilized for many years by the District, experienced collapse of the casing and therefore required replacement with a new Well, designated Well 11B. ERSC was retained to prepare PS&E and construction services to facilitate construction and equipping of the new well.
Well 11B was equipped with a new pump assembly with delivery and discharge to the existing adjacent arsenic treatment plant and then into the District’s distribution. The new is situated approximately 100 feet north of Well 11 on the same 40-acre parcel and was of the same size, depth, and intended production capacity at 400 gpm.
Well 7B Equipping for Blending Treatment, 29 Palms Water District, Twentynine Palms, CA
As a result of adoption by the California Department of Public Health of a hexavalent chromium Maximum Contaminant Level of 10 ppb, several of the District’s wells were no longer compliant. Focus of the proposed Well 7B project was at the District’s Plant No. 6 at which four wells discharge to a collection tank from which waters are then boosted to Pressure Zone 2645 by Booster Pumps 6A and 6B.
ERSC proposed the construction of a new well, 7B, and in the vicinity of existing Well 7 and a collection reservoir to capitalize upon the anticipated low level of chromium and fluoride. Water from Well 7B and Well Nos. 9 and 12 were to be blended to achieve compliance with the MCL’s of 10 ppb and fluoride of 2 ppm. 29 PALMS WATER DISTRICT, TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA
Project Term: 2014-18 | Contract Value: $114,085
ERSC Project Team:
John M. Brudin, PE
Ray Kolisz
General Manager
[email protected]
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Subconsultants
ERSC Professionals
The strength behind ERSC is our qualified and experienced engineers, designers, construction observation personnel, and administrative support staff. We excel at matching the exceptional skills, technical abilities, character, and attitude of our team members to the needs of our clients. ERSC staff works daily to create client partnerships and transform projects from the broadest level of general scope to final planning, design, implementation, and construction resolution.
Many ERSC professionals have experience as municipal and public agency employees and can approach your project with first-hand knowledge of agency culture and how any agency envisions the planning and processing of a well-executed project.
Key Personnel
Key personnel will be available to the extent proposed for the duration of the required services, acknowledging that no person designated as “key” shall be removed or replaced without the City’s prior written concurrence.
We are pleased to introduce the following key staff who will lead our efforts and the team listed in the following org chart. Resumes for key staff are included in this section of this proposal for review of detailed biographies and experience summaries.
ERSC has the resources, highly qualified staff, and availability to effectively meet the City’s needs.
John M. Brudin, PE
Principal in Charge
Project Manager
Trent Brudin, PE
Project Team
John Ward
QA/QC
Nathan Shea, EIT
Project Engineer
Robert Ollerton, PLS
Project Engineer
Bryce Romine
Surveyor I
Subconsultants
Bess Testlab, Inc.
Potholing
John “Matt” Brudin, PE - Principal in Charge
Over the past 28 years, Mr. Brudin has been at the helm of ERSC and involved in a number of complex planning, design and construction projects. His ability to effectively communicate with agency personnel and team members provides the vital link between client and consultant and ensures that the goals of each project are met. Mr. Brudin has a broad base of experience in various disciplines including water resources, site development, streets and roads, grading and drainage and flood control facilities.
Mr. Brudin has also served as a District Engineer for the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, City Engineer for the City of Hemet, and as a Project Manager for “as-needed” professional engineering plan check services for several cities in the Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino County areas. Under these contracts, he has managed construction inspection/administration, development review, and plan check services for land development and capital projects, including grading, water, sewer, drainage, traffic signal and street improvement plans.
Trent Brudin, PE - Project Manager
Since being introduced to the industry in 2012 as an intern at Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, he has held positions as Assistant Project Engineer and Project Engineer at C.W. Driver, a general contracting firm, until shortly after his graduation in 2015 when he took a position as Associate Civil Engineer at Parsons Corporation. Trent joined ERSC as Engineer II in early 2016.
Trent has become a highly skilled engineer assisting in the management of a wide variety of projects at ERSC. He regularly performs complex design level tasks on water resources, civil site design, and transportation related projects including pavement rehabilitation, ADA compliance, hydrology studies, drainage design, site grading, geometric site layout, WQMP and SWPPP documentation, intersection improvements, traffic signal modifications, water and wastewater pipeline design, and water feasibility studies.
Subconsultants
Bess Testlab, Inc. - Potholing
Bess Testlab, Inc. (BESS) is a privately-owned company based out of Hayward, CA and has been in operation since 1967. BESS was purchased by Juan Jose Bohorquez, President, in March of 1995. Additional services were incorporated by Juan Jose Bohorquez in 1995 including: Ground Penetrating Radar and Vacuum Excavation (potholing). These new services complement our already active Utility Location Department. BESS strives to be at the forefront of innovative techniques, and is pleased to announce that we now offer LiDAR and UAV mapping services as well.
Certifications / Licenses
MBE, DBE and SBE Certified.
CLSB License No. 817532 – C61/D56, A, C61/D06, HAZ, C31 PG&E Gold Shovel Standard Certified
NASCO Certification
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Florida Avenue Pipeline, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Hemet, CA – Project Manager during the development of plans and specifications for the installation of 9,000 linear feet of 12- and 16-inch pipeline along State Route 74 in the western end of the District. Specific services included coordination of utilities, soils and corrosion, coordination of lateral tie overs to commercial properties, Caltrans permit acquisition and oversight during construction.
Waterline Replacement Program, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Hemet CA – Project Manager during the acquisition of funding for 35,000 of pipeline replacement and the development of contract documents for 11,200 feet of 8- and 12-inch pipeline replaced through the program.
Garner Valley Water System Improvements, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Garner Valley, CA — Project Manager during Lake Hemet Municipal Water District’s effort to upgrade their water system serving the Pine Meadows area of Garner Valley. Design work included preparation of construction drawings for the following 8- and 12-inch pipelines.
Fairview Avenue Waterline, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Hemet, CA— Project Principal to Lake Hemet Municipal Water District for the design water facilities along Fairview Avenue south of Mayberry. ERSC provided the design services for approximately 1,000 feet of 12-inch water line. Services provided included design, development of plans, specifications and estimates for waterline construction.
Sunrise Terrace Waterline Replacement, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Hemet, CA - Project Manager for a water line replacement project necessary to increase fire flow in this rural section of the District. Services included: right-of-way analysis and acquisition assistance, design surveys, geotechnical engineering, hydraulic modeling and contract documents for approximately 4,000 feet or 8- and 12-inch pipeline.
Water and Wastewater Master Plans, Rainbow Municipal Water District, Fallbrook, CA - Principal in Charge responsible for technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to develop comprehensive Water and Wastewater Master Plans. The project incorporates a rigorous review process, including bi-weekly progress emails, monthly reports, and collaborative presentations, allowing the District to actively shape methodologies, findings, and recommendations throughout the planning cycle.
Urban Water Management Plan, Rainbow Municipal Water District, Fallbrook, CA - Principal in Charge responsible for technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management throughout the assignment. Under an existing agreement to complete master planning documents, ERSC was contracted to prepare an update to the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. This update leverages overlapping data streams— such as demographic trends, regulatory reviews, and inter-agency coordination—already being developed for the Water and Wastewater Master Plans.
Sewer Master Plan Update, City of Alhambra, CA - Principal in Charge responsible for technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to prepare a Sewer Master Plan update designed to modernize and optimize the city’s wastewater infrastructure, building on previous plans from 2007 and 2009. Our approach centered on three integrated phases: due diligence, analysis, and recommendations. The team conducted parallel capacity and condition assessments, developed a calibrated hydraulic model, and delivered both traditional and digital master plan documents tailored for diverse stakeholders.
Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of 7 Reservoirs, East Valley Water District, Highland, CA - Principal in Charge responsible for technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering design services for the retrofitting of seven potable water reservoirs, made possible by funds from the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Phase 1 entails the development of construction documents for retrofitting the designated reservoirs, and Phase 2 involves the implementation of the retrofits. Updates to the reservoirs are a result of structural/seismic evaluations were carried out to identify areas of concern during seismic events.
Ramona Bowl Sewer, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Hemet CA – Project Manager during the preparation of construction documents for 8,000 feet of 8-inch VCP sewer line required to eliminate failing septic systems at the Ramona Bowl. Specific services included right-of-way determination and mapping, utility coordination, coordination with Riverside County Department of Health Services and the development trench and bedding details for construction in rock.
Mayberry Avenue Pipeline, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Hemet, CA – Project John M. Brudin, PE | President
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, Loyola Marymount
University, Los Angeles, CA
Affiliations
American Public Works Association
Floodplain Management Association
Areas of Expertise
Water/Wastewater Engineering
Flood Control Engineering
Project Management
Quality Control
Over the past 40 years, Mr. Brudin has been
involved in a number of complex planning,
design and construction projects. His ability
to effectively communicate with agency
personnel and team members provides the
vital link between client and consultant and
ensures that the goals of each project are met.
Mr. Brudin has a broad base of experience in
various disciplines including water resources,
site development, streets and roads, grading
and drainage and flood control facilities.
Mr. Brudin has served as a District Engineer
for the Lake Hemet Municipal Water District,
City Engineer for the City of Hemet, and as a
Project Manager for “as-needed” professional
engineering plan check services for several cities
in the Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino
County areas. Under these contracts, he
has managed construction inspection/
administration, development review, and
plan check services for land development and
capital projects, including grading, water, sewer,
drainage, traffic signal and street improvement
plans.
CA, Civil Engineer No. C41836
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Manager for the construction of 10,200 feet 12-inch PVC waterline required to move non-potable well water to eastern end of the District for irrigation purposes. Services included the preparation of construction drawings, environmental documentation, coordination with County of Riverside and the Department of Health Services and support services during bidding.
Whittier Avenue Pipeline, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Hemet CA – Project Manager during the preparation of construction drawings for the installation of 32,000 feet of 8-, 12- and 16-inch CML&C waterline. The project required to provide conveyance for non-potable well water to eastern end of the District required coordination with County of Riverside, Department of Health Services and local citrus ranchers.
Park Hill Tank, Lake Hemet Municipal Water District, Hemet, CA – Project Manager for during the demolition and reconstruction of the Park Hill. Services included the coordination of the removal of an existing 0.5 million gallon steel reservoir and the preparation of contract documents for a new 2.0 million gallon reservoir. Specific tasks included coordination of geotechnical engineering, site analysis, right-of-way acquisition and coordination construction support services.
CIP/Development Construction Inspection Services, Eastern Municipal Water District, Riverside County, CA - Principal in Charge responsible for technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management throughout the assignment. Under an annual agreement with the Eastern Municipal Water District, ERSC provides construction services for various Capital Improvement Projects. These services include coordination of CIP projects awarded to contractors for compliance with plans and specifications; review of monthly pay estimates for compliance with specifications and provide monthly payment recommendations; monitor contractor’s progress to ensure project schedules are met; assist and advise District staff with post-construction activities; review, assess and manage claims submitted by contractors.
CSDP Storm Drain Line 3-5, City Of Colton, Colton, CA – Principal in Charge responsible for technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted for the design of a regional drainage facility conveying 1,000cfs from a 2,045-acre area. The project included installation of 10,000 feet of 108 and 120-inch reinforced concrete pipe from Valley boulevard south to the Santa Ana River, as well as protection of sewer and water mains, MCI fiber optics cable, major petroleum products line and gas lines, and an existing aqueduct system. Approximately 1,700 feet of 108-inch RCP by boring and jacking methods were also installed. Final design included preparation of construction plans and specifications meeting San Bernardino County Flood Control District requirements, utility coordination and relocation, preparation of right-of-way documentation and coordination of construction permits from the State of California and the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Section 29 Stormwater Basin, City of Palm Desert, Palm Desert, CA – Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment ERSC was contracted for the design for the failed rock slope protection downstream of the existing spillway and collapsed slope that undermined a significant portion of the spillway crest. Work also included hydrology analysis of approximately 519 acres of drainage watershed, development of a unit hydrograph tributary to Mid-Valley Channel, flood routing through existing drainage channels and Section 29 Retention Basin, hydraulic analysis for design and reconstruction of the rock slope protection, spillway, forensic analysis to investigate the cause of failure, produce contract documents guiding the repair of the Section 29 Basin and an 18-inch basin inlet. Relocation of an existing 12- inch sewer line under the basin spillway.
MDP Lines 6A and 8, Laterals 20C and 20A, City of Palm Springs, Palm Springs, CA – Principal in Charge responsible for technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted for the design of the three major flood control projects commissioned by the City of Palm Springs. Line 6A and Line 8 along Sunrise Way resulted in the elimination of “down and under drains” and support commercial development between Via Escuela and Vista Chino Drive and Andreas Road and the Baristo Channel, respectively. Similarly, Laterals 20C and 20CA resulted in the elimination of “down and under drains” and support residential development along El Cielo and Baristo Road. Services provided include review and modification of master plan hydrology, design surveys, utility coordination, geotechnical engineering, alignment selection and analysis, hydraulic modeling and the development of plans, specifications and estimates.
San Jacinto Area Master Drainage Plan Line “E-2”, City of San Jacinto, CA – Principal in Charge responsible for technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted for the preparation of construction plans for MDP Lines E-2 and E-2A in the City of San Jacinto and Hemet. The project reach for MDP Line E-2 is over 7100 feet along State Street between Menlo Avenue and MDP Line E and over 250 feet for MDP Line E-2A along Esplanade Avenue. The size of the storm drain facilities are from 36-inch to 72-inch diameter. The scope of work included hydrology analysis to determine the 10- and 100-year storm runoff within the MDP facilities watershed. using CivilDesign software. The Hydraulic calculations for the proposed MDP facilities was performed utilizing Water Surface Profile Gradient (WSPG) program, latest version by CivilDesign.
San Jacinto Area Master Drainage Plan Line “H”. City of San Jacinto, CA – Principal in Charge responsible for technical and budget oversight, resource allocation and contract management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted for the preparation of a feasibility study to evaluate alternative alignments for MDP Line H, H-2 and H-3 per the current City of San Jacinto MDP. The scope of work also included preparation of construction plans for the most cost-effective alignment of the above facilities. The project included evaluation of the existing drainage facilities at the intersection of Ramona Expressway and State Street; to mitigate drainage deficiencies as required. It also includes Rational Method Hydrology using CivilDesign software to determine the 10- and 100-year storm runoff. The Hydraulic calculations for the proposed MDP facilities was performed utilizing Water Surface Profile Gradient (WSPG) program, latest version by CivilDesign.
East Drop Structure Repair Mitigation Within Whitewater River Channel, City Of Indian Wells, Indian Wells, CA – Principal-in-Charge for redesign of the East Drop Structure along the Whitewater River. Site analyses and development of potential replacement structures such as a concrete drop structure that incorporates a baffle chute at the outlet of the low flow channel, a USBR stilling basin or a drop structure similar to the one constructed in 1995 using materials sized to withstand the anticipated flows. Regulatory permitting and clearance for an RWQCB CWA Section 401 Water Quality Certification, CDFW 1602 Streambed Alteration Agreement, USACE Nationwide Section 404 Dredge and Fill Permit, and CEQA IS/MND coordination. 12 3.A.5.d
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CSA 70J Muscatel Street and Aster Road 1,500-foot Line Extension, San Bernardino County Office of Special Districts – Project Engineer responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. ERSC provided design services for an approximately 1,500 feet CSA 70J line extension from the intersection of Muscatel Street and Aster Road.
Sewer Structural Rehabilitation, City of Victorville, CA – Project Engineer during the replacement of existing sewer main in-kind. Removal and replacement of approx. 12,000 feet of 8-12” Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) Sewer mainline. Sewer rehabilitation was completed in numerous locations of the City. Majority of locations were within the Public ROW, but certain reaches required close coordination with property owners including private landowners and the San Bernardino County Flood Control District were pipe was designed in Easements or within the requirements of an encroachment permit.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-1, City of Victorville, CA – Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering services for the upgrading of 3,022 feet to 15-inch pipe from existing 10-inch pipe. The project intends to allow additional capacity to the sewer system to allow and account for increased commercial and industrial development in this part of the City. The project is generally located in an industrial area around Hesperia Road and Nisqualli Road and generally has impacts on several distribution sites as well as some retail/gas stations.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-2, City of Victorville, CA – Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering services for the upgrading of 1,748 feet to 12-inch pipe from existing 8-inch pipe. The project is generally located in a residential area and crosses an existing golf course. The project is also contiguous to City sewer project C3 as well as several Structural Sewer Replacement Lines. This was important to note because turned out to be beneficial to include both items of work in the same project/contract. This work generally took place in easements, and only has impacts on a small segment of Public La Paz Drive as well as Arrowhead Drive.
Sewer Capacity Improvement Project C-3, City of Victorville, CA – Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering services for the upgrading of 6,550 of 18-inch pipe upgraded from 12-inch pipe. The project is generally located in residential areas and crosses a park in an easement. The City of Victorville has identified the potential to construct a new sewer main in the San Bernardino County Flood Control District’s (SBFCD) access road, next to the Oro Grande Wash from Austin Road to Seneca Road.
This relocation eliminates a series of existing lines that traverse several properties, which requires the abandonment of any existing easements. This requires coordination with several residences, and the new alignment will require coordination with SBFCD and their approval. It is assumed that this has been discussed with SBFCD but will require appropriate reviews and permitting.
Canyon Lake S. Blackhorse Driveway Improvement, Elsinore Valley Municipal Water District, CA - Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering services for the design of driveway improvements necessary to allow adequate access to the Canyon Lake South 1MG Reservoir Site by District staff, cell phone companies, and inhabitants of an adjoining single-family residence. The design replaced the driveway due to deterioration from heavy service-vehicle traffic and an 8-inch ductile iron pipe beneath it. Work included project management, design survey, structural calculations, PS&E preparation, bidding support, and construction administration.
Water and Wastewater Master Plans, Rainbow Municipal Water District, Fallbrook, CA - Project Engineer responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to develop comprehensive Water and Wastewater Master Plans. The project incorporates a rigorous Trent Brudin, PE, QSD | Engineering Manager
Education
BS, Civil Engineering, Loyola Marymount
University, Los Angeles, CA
Areas of Expertise
Water System Modeling
Site Layout & Geometrics
Hydrology & Drainage
AutoCAD Civil 3D
Traffic and Transportation
Water and Wastewater
WQMP Preparation
SWPPP Compliance
SWPPP Development
Mr. Brudin is a Registered Civil Engineer in
the states of California and Arizona. He was
introduced to the industry in 2012 as an intern
at Lake Hemet Municipal Water District. Since
then, he has held positions as Project Engineer
at C.W. Driver, and Associate Civil Engineer at
Parsons Corporation. Trent joined ERSC in early
2016.
Trent is a highly skilled engineer assisting in
the management of a wide variety of projects
at ERSC. Trent regularly performs complex
design level tasks on water resources, civil site
design, and transportation related projects
included hydrology studies, drainage design,
site grading, geometric site layout, WQMP
and SWPPP documentation, intersection
improvements, traffic signal modifications,
water and wastewater pipeline design, and
water feasibility studies
CA, Professional Engineer No.90924
AZ, Professional Engineer No. 73812
QSD No. C90924
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review process, including bi-weekly progress emails, monthly reports, and collaborative presentations, allowing the District to actively shape methodologies, findings, and recommendations throughout the planning cycle.
Urban Water Management Plan, Rainbow Municipal Water District, Fallbrook, CA - Project Engineer responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. Under an existing agreement to complete master planning documents, ERSC was contracted to prepare an update to the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. This update leverages overlapping data streams—such as demographic trends, regulatory reviews, and inter-agency coordination—already being developed for the Water and Wastewater Master Plans.
Sewer Master Plan Update, City of Alhambra, CA - Project Engineer responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignmentERSC was contracted to prepare a Sewer Master Plan update designed to modernize and optimize the city’s wastewater infrastructure, building on previous plans from 2007 and 2009. Our approach centered on three integrated phases: due diligence, analysis, and recommendations. The team conducted parallel capacity and condition assessments, developed a calibrated hydraulic model, and delivered both traditional and digital master plan documents tailored for diverse stakeholders.
Heli-Hydrant Fire Protection System Project, Jurupa Community Services District, Jurupa Valley, CA - Technical Advisor responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying, engineering design, and hydraulic modeling activities to install Heli-Hydrants at two strategic locations within the District’s service area. The Heli-Hydrant represents cutting-edge technology developed for pilot-controlled, remote-activated refill via snorkel of aerial firefighting helicopters operated by CAL FIRE.
Hydraulic Modeling Updates, City of Redlands, CA - Senior Modeler responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. Under an on-call agreement, ERSC was contracted to update the City’s water and sewer models. The new hydraulic models accurately represent the water distribution and wastewater collection systems and produce reliable results suitable for engineering and operations decision-making related to capacity and performance with respect to established hydraulic design criteria.
Quail Valley Subarea 4 Sewerage Feasibility Study and Preliminary Design, Eastern Municipal Water District, Quail Valley, CA - Assistant Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to conduct a feasibility study for sewer service in Sub-Areas 4 and 9, which was required to lift the 2006 Regional Water Quality Control Board and County of Riverside moratoriums on septic tanks in Quail Valley. The study evaluated multiple alternatives that would satisfy the requirements of property owners, the District, and the funding sources/agencies. The new system included a combination of packaged lift stations, vacuum sewer systems, regional lift stations, and sewer conveyance gravity/force mains.
CSA70J H2ONet Analysis, San Bernardino County Office of Special Districts – Project Engineer responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. ERSC evaluated the H2ONet Map analysis for Zone J. Staff assisted the District with the evaluation of options including line extensions or looping the new system to meet new demands.
CIP 25-12 McLaughlin Road Storm Drain Improvements, City of Menifee, CA - Project Engineer responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. Under an on-call agreement, ERSC was contracted for the design of the Mclaughlin Road Storm Drain Improvements (SD-A-8a), part of Capital Improvement Project 25-12. The scope includes PS&E for a new 615-foot underground reinforced concrete box (RCB) storm drain measuring 4 feet wide by 2 feet high. This lateral system will convey stormwater from an existing detention basin between Mclaughlin Road and Starr Drive to a 5-foot by 4.5-foot RCB structure in Evans Road, integrating with the Riverside County Flood Control District’s Master Drainage Plan (MDP). 14 3.A.5.d
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Civil Engineering Services for 1MG Water Reservoir Design, City of Loma Linda, CA - Technical Advisor responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide PS&E as well as construction administration services for a new 1.6 million-gallon reservoir that provides additional supply to the City’s 1A, 2, and 2A pressure zones in the event that the existing reservoirs are taken offline for repairs or maintenance. Work included control and aerial survey, site plan, exhibits, project descriptions, and PS&E.
Urban Water Management Plan, Rainbow Municipal Water District, Fallbrook, CA - Technical Advisor responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. Under an existing agreement to complete master planning documents, ERSC was contracted to prepare an update to the 2025 Urban Water Management Plan. This update leverages overlapping data streams— such as demographic trends, regulatory reviews, and inter-agency coordination—already being developed for the Water and Wastewater Master Plans.
Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of 7 Reservoirs, East Valley Water District, Highland, CA - Technical Advisor responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering design services for the retrofitting of seven potable water reservoirs, made possible by funds from the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Phase 1 entails the development of construction documents for retrofitting the designated reservoirs, and Phase 2 involves the implementation of the retrofits.
Reservoirs B1 and B2 Rehabilitation and Recoating, Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency, Yucca Valley, CA – Technical Advisor responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering services for the rehabilitation of two welded steel water reservoirs and construct modifications needed to bring them into compliance with current OSHA and California’s State Water Resources Control Board Division of Drinking Water standards. The project is funded through Proposition 1 and administered through the State Water Resources Control Board.
Director of Engineering Services, Eastern Municipal Water District, Perris, CA - Served in executive level leadership for more than 10 years, managing more than 30 employees.
Duties included:
• Grant Pursuit and Post Award Administration
• Capital Project Controls systems and performance monitoring • Real Property acquisition, management, and disposition • GIS management of EMWD facilities and land-base
• Facility Locations in support of construction
• Enterprise Performance Metrics
Engineering Program Manager, Manager, Improvement Program Manager, Eastern Municipal Water District, Perris, CA - In service of the Engineering Services Department, Mr. Ward managed the development of Enterprise Performance Measures and acted as Grant Administrator of Awarded Grants – Responsible for $360 Mil since.
Senior Engineering Systems Analyst, Eastern Municipal Water District, Perris, CA - While assigned to the Engineering Admin Department, Mr. Ward’s duties included:
• Managed the Engineering Systems Management Division
• Systems Development – Implemented Project Cost Tracking System • Project Management and Control System –
• Technology Systems Management for Engineering Branch
• Quality Control for select water and sewer facilities Civil Engineering Associate II, Computer Systems Manager, Eastern Municipal Water District, Perris, CA - This assignment with the Engineering Department included producing Engineering plans for construction of District projects with a focus on potable water tanks and recycled storage ponds.
John Ward | Sr. Engineering Associate
Education
Bachelor of Science, Information Systems
- Systems Engineering, California Baptist
University, Riverside, CA
AS Degree, Engineering, Mt. San Jacinto
College, San Jacinto, CA
Affiliations
Microsoft Certified Professional MCP #277993
Windows NT Workstation Windows NT Server
Mr. Ward joined ERSC following a 35-year
career of successful programs, projects,
and process improvements for a local water
district, successfully pursuing hundreds of
millions in grants and loans, managing the
capital improvement program with an average
annual budget of $105M, and successfully
acquiring 220 acres of fee-owned property in
support of the Capital Improvement Program.
His leadership skills directing, organizing, and
motivating staff contribute to his identifying,
pursuing, and administering external funding
opportunities in support of capital, technology,
and conservation programs.
Mr. Ward demonstrates an ability to design and
implement effective project controls to manage
scope, schedule, and budget of robust capital
programs. He brings an ability to manage all
facets of Real Property including acquisition,
management, and disposition of fee-title
property and easements.
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Seismic Retrofit and Rehabilitation of 7 Reservoirs, East Valley Water District, Highland, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering design services for the retrofitting of seven potable water reservoirs, made possible by funds from the FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Phase 1 entails the development of construction documents for retrofitting the designated reservoirs, and Phase 2 involves the implementation of the retrofits.
Heli-Hydrant Fire Protection System Project, Jurupa Community Services District, Jurupa Valley, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying, engineering design, and hydraulic modeling activities to install Heli-Hydrants at two strategic locations within the District’s service area. The Heli-Hydrant represents cutting-edge technology developed for pilotcontrolled, remote-activated refill via snorkel of aerial firefighting helicopters operated by CAL FIRE.
Hydraulic Modeling Updates, City of Redlands, CA - Assistant Modeler responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC was contracted to update the City’s water and sewer models. The new hydraulic models accurately represent the water distribution and wastewater collection systems and produce reliable results suitable for engineering and operations decision-making related to capacity and performance with respect to established hydraulic design criteria.
R2-3 Tank Rehabilitation Project, West Valley Water District, Rialto, CA - Project Engineer responsible for concept development, design recommendations, and special study drafting throughout the assignment. As a part of a development proposal in the area, the project’s proponent was required to rehabilitate and upsize a 4MG capacity tank that was constructed in 1991 on a 2.281 acres site shared with another Tank, 2-2. ERSC provided design for the rehabilitation of the tank’s structure, coating, floors, and site improvements including site and transmission piping. CM staff coordinated and inspected structural rehabilitation during all site and pipeline construction, internal support, rafter, and floor replacement, surface preparation and coating, coating mixing and application, curing, and overall project schedule, budget, safety, and conformance.
Tank 10 Inspection and Cleaning, Bighorn-Desert View Water Agency, Yucca Valley, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC was contracted for the cleaning and condition summary of a 10,000 gallon, 12’ x 12’, potable water storage tank. Services included cleaning the interior bottom surfaces, evaluating the interior surfaces to determine the condition of the existing coating system, and repairing the float/target system for Tank level monitoring.
Alamitos Reservoir Potable Tank No. 7 & Recycled Tank No. 22 Rehabilitation, Long Beach Water Department, City of Long Beach, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. Work includes preparing two construction bid packages and providing construction management & inspection services for the rehabilitation of two 3.3 million gallon water tanks at LBWD’s Alamitos Reservoir. ERSC prepared one set of construction documents for each tank including cost estimates and provide bid phase services for the Projects.
TELD-4 Storage Forebay Reservoirs Condition Assessment, Coachella Valley Water District, Palm Desert, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. Services consisted of evaluating the exterior and interior surfaces to determine the condition of the existing coating systems, structural integrity, and to evaluate the reservoir for Cal/ OSHA requirements, SWRCB compliance, and AWWA D100 regulations.
Site Design for Nitrate Treatment Facility, Riverside Highland Water Company, Grand Terrace, CA - Project Designer responsible for preparation of project documents and completion of computer aided design throughout all phases of the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering services required to provide civil site improvements, design of wet utilities, and entitlements for a Nitrate Treatment Facility.
The planned improvements included site grading, new site circulation components, drainage improvements, and yard/offsite piping related to the installation of the treatment facility.
Nathan Shea, EIT | Engineer II
Education
California Baptist University, Civil Engineering
Areas of Expertise
Civil 3D
AutoCAD
Surveying
Adobe Photoshop
Microsoft Office
Excel
Mr. Shea joined ERSC, bringing an acumen for
civil design, consulting, and client service. His
duties on our team include applying engineering
judgment to design solutions for various
public works projects. He is also tasked with
interacting with clients as the point of contact
for various projects. Nathan also creates legal
documents for right of way dedications and
land easements.
In previous assignments he drafted conceptual
grading plans for industrial projects using Civil
3D, wrote drainage reports using FEMA and
survey data for submittal to clients, and drafted
lot exhibits for residential land development
projects.
Engineer in Training
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Heli-Hydrant Fire Protection System Project, Jurupa Community Services District, Jurupa Valley, CA - Survey Party Chief responsible for oversight of field data collection and processing including data reduction and base mapping supervision. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying, engineering design, and hydraulic modeling activities to install Heli-Hydrants at two strategic locations within the District’s service area. The Heli-Hydrant represents cutting-edge technology developed for pilot-controlled, remoteactivated refill via snorkel of aerial firefighting helicopters operated by CAL FIRE.
Construction Phase Services, MDP Line J and J-1- Phase I Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, San Jacinto, CA - Principal Surveyor responsible for oversight of review of survey documents throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide construction staking and inspection for Phase I of the Soboba MDP Line J. The Soboba MDP Lines J and J-1 will intercept upstream flows and convey south under Castile Canyon Road to Poppet Creek Channel. Phase I consists of construction of approximately 390’ of 8’W x 7’H RCB, one manhole, a collection basin, and a transition structure at the junction with MDP Line J-1.
Riverside County Surveyor - Under direction of the County Surveyor, checked tract maps for conformance with the Subdivision Map Act, County ordinances, and development standards. Reviewed records of surveys and corner records for conformance with the Land Surveyor’s Act. Managed on-call field surveying services for aerial mapping, control, topographic and construction surveys.
City Surveyor Services - Currently the acting City Surveyor for the Cities of Rialto, Lake Elsinore and Colton. Supervises the review of subdivision maps, parcel mergers, lot line adjustments, dedications and easements.
Survey for Traffic Signal Design Services for Rubidoux Blvd at 24th St and Wineville Rd at Riverside Dr, STC Traffic, Inc., Jurupa Valley, CA - Project Manager responsible for dayto-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. ERSC’s team provides support to the STC Traffic, Inc. team for the completion of improvement plans for the HSIP and local funded projects in the City of Jurupa Valley. The planned improvements include traffic signals and upgraded curb ramps to comply with ADA at two intersections. ERSC provides field and office support to STC’s team in mapping existing right-of-way, existing topography, and contours at each site.
Survey Services, Fire Station No. 3, CIty of Palm Springs, CA - Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying services related to the development of a Boundary, Topographic, and Utility AsBuilt Survey for Fire Station #3 in the City of Palm Springs. More specifically, the site-in-question is located at the northwest corner of Via Miraleste and Raquet Club.
Reservoir Site Survey, Riverside Highland Water Company - Project Manager responsible for day-to-day project guidance, team oversight, client contact, as well as schedule and budget management throughout the assignment. ERSC provided surveying services at the RHWC Spring Mountain Ranch reservoir site. ERSC survey crews located existing monumentation for the site and searched for existing monuments. it was found that mounuments were destroyed by construction of the Site’s wall and ERSC provided services to replace damaged or missing monuments.
Street Improvements, City of Temecula - Managed and performed construction surveying for street improvements along Jefferson Street and Winchester Road.
County of Riverside Winchester Road (Highway 79) Widening - Survey manager for control and topographic surveying of over eight miles of Highway 79/Winchester Road for ultimate widening to six lanes from Domenigoni Parkway to Benton Road.
Widening and signalization of State Highway 79 at Auld Road - Performed construction surveying for the widening of State Highway 79 and extending improvements towards the Temecula Valley Airport.
Cucamonga Valley Water District, La Senda Road - Preparation and delivery of a 1,500-lineal foot topographic survey map. Map included found monuments, street centerline, right-of-way, property lines, and location of wet and dry utilities.
Limonite Avenue Phase IV Widening Project, Riverside County Economic Development Agency, in conjunction with the Riverside County Transportation Department - Managed topographic and construction surveying services for widening of Limonite Avenue to four lanes.
Robert Ollerton, PLS | Principal Surveyor
Education
Civil Engineering & Land Surveying
Coursework, University of California at
Riverside, Riverside, CA
Areas of Expertise
Civil3D
MicroStation
ArcGIS
Boundary Surveying
Right-Of-Way & Easements
Construction Surveying
Topographic Mapping
Consulting Surveyor to Municipal Agencies
Land Development and Entitlements
Robert has over 39 years of professional
experience in land surveying for municipal
agencies. He has managed a wide variety of
land survey projects including surveys for
topographic mapping, geodetic control, right
of-way, boundary, construction projects, and
public utility.
Most recently, Robert’s responsibilities as the
Principal Surveyor include the management and
coordination of construction staking contracts
for civil engineering projects, boundary surveys,
title analysis, topographic mapping, detailed
design surveys, ALTA Surveys and mapping.
Since joining ERSC, Robert’s wide range of skills
and background have enabled ERSC to provide
clients with localized and personalized service,
keeping true to ERSC’s philosophy of dedication
to customer service and satisfaction.
CA, Land Surveyor No. 7731
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Highway 111 Widening from Jefferson Street to Madison Street, City of Indio - Managed the construction surveying for the widening of Highway 111 which included new street curbs, sidewalks and medians and over one mile of 48” storm drain.
Highway 111 Bridge over the La Quinta Channel, City of Indio - Managed construction staking for the bridge, underground utilities and a commercial parking lot.
Monroe Street Widening, City of Indio - Managed control, topographic and construction staking for the widening of Monroe Street between Avenue 52 and Avenue 49. The project included the undergrounding of over a mile of electrical transmission lines and street improvements.
City of Hemet Public Works Department, Hemet, CA - Designed and implemented the City of Hemet’s PMS/GIS link project. The project involved linking the city’s pavement management tabular database with a street centerline shapefile developed by the Thomas Bros.
Map Company. The data was used with ArcView to produce a graphical street network depicting the pavement condition of each city street. The PMS/GIS link provided a better method for city staff to evaluate the condition of the streets and analyze the best cost benefits of street maintenance and rehabilitation programs.
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, Redlands, CA - Performed surveys using differential GPS (DGPS) and conventional methods to locate district facilities including canals, headworks, monitoring wells and recharge basins. Develop GIS graphic and tabular database to map district facilities, regional water facilities, wells and groundwater plumes. Data was used for the analysis of water quality and water availability for the district’s annual Engineering Investigation.
San Bernardino Valley Water Conservation District, Redlands, CA - At the direction of the district biologist, performed DGPS field surveys to locate protected plant species areas for the Santa Ana Woolly Star and Stephens’ Kangaroo Rat. The data was used in ArcView to determine suitable areas for the district’s sand and gravel mining operations in the Santa Ana River Wash.
City of Indio Storm Drain System, Indio, CA - Oversaw field surveys to locate all city storm drain facilities that outlet into the Whitewater River Channel. The survey utilized RTK GPS methods to locate the storm drain networks and outfalls to the river channel. Using ArcGIS, the data was used to develop a map atlas for public works crews. 18 3.A.5.d
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Construction Phase Services, MDP Line J and J-1- Phase I Soboba Band of Luiseño Indians, San Jacinto, CA - Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to provide construction staking and inspection for Phase I of the Soboba MDP Line J. The Soboba MDP Lines J and J-1 will intercept upstream flows and convey south under Castile Canyon Road to Poppet Creek Channel. Phase I consists of construction of approximately 390’ of 8’W x 7’H RCB, one manhole, a collection basin, and a transition structure at the junction with MDP Line J-1.
Survey Services, Fire Station No. 3, CIty of Palm Springs, CA - Crewman/Survey Tech responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying services related to the development of a Boundary, Topographic, and Utility AsBuilt for Fire Station #3 in the City of Palm Springs. More specifically, the site-in-question is located at the northwest corner of Via Miraleste and Raquet Club.
Survey Services, Washington Street Treatment Facility, Riverside Highland Water Company - Crewman/Survey Tech responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to research record calculations, conduct boundary survey, prepare record of survey and process with San Bernardino County, and set boundary corners.
Survey Services, Miller Reservoir As-Built and Record of Survey, Riverside Highland Water Company - Crewman/Survey Tech responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to research record calculations, conduct boundary survey, prepare record of survey and process with San Bernardino County, and set boundary corners.
Survey Services, Grand Terrace Road Easement Staking, Riverside Highland Water Company - Crewman/Survey Tech responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to review record documents, conduct office calcs, and mark the easement in the filed for property owner reference during construction of private improvements.
Survey Services, Pavement Rehabilitation and Street Improvement Project, City of Fontana - Crewman/Survey Tech responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. Under an on-call agreement, ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering services related to the Pavement Rehabilitation and Street Improvement Project for various street segments throughout the City.
Design Survey, Campo Kumeyaay Nation Travel Plaza Project, Oak & Stone Development, Campo, CA - Crewman/Survey Tech responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying services to Oak and Stone Development necessary to support the planned Travel Plaza for the Campo Kumeyaay Nation in Campo, CA.
Bogert Trail Lift Station As Built Survey, City of Palm Springs, CA - Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to provide preparation of a plat map and legal description for additional easement for the City to install the lift station.
STC Traffic, HSIP Cycle 11 Intersection Improvements, City of Cathedral City, CA - Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying services necessary to support the planned Pedestrian Improvements in Cathedral City related to HSIP Cycle 11 Grant Funding. Our team provided field and office support to STC in mapping existing right-of-way, existing topography, and contours at each site.
Survey for Traffic Signal Design Services for Rubidoux Blvd at 24th St and Wineville Rd at Riverside Dr, STC Traffic, Inc., Jurupa Valley, CA - Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC’s team provides support to the STC Traffic, Inc. team for the completion of improvement plans for the HSIP and local funded projects in the City of Jurupa Valley. The planned improvements include traffic signals and upgraded curb ramps to comply with ADA at two intersections. ERSC provides field and office support to STC’s team in mapping existing right-of-way, existing topography, and contours at each site.
Bryce Romine | Surveyor I
Education
California Baptist University - Survey
Coursework
Areas of Expertise
Topographic Survey
Control Survey
Bryce brings a wealth of experience to the
ERSC survey team. He provides survey map
drafting for records of survey, legals and plats,
and topographic survey efforts. Bryce is also
charged with executing records research,
control survey, topographic survey, staking, and
boundary survey. He also provides aerial drone
support and is honing his photogrammetry
study skillset.
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STC Traffic, Topographic Survey Services, Highland, Santa Ana, and Jurupa Ave Intersection Improvements, City of Fontana, CA- Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to perform office and field work required to prepare the background for the project design. Survey was also performed to locate rightof-way, curb, gutter, sidewalk, trees, streetlights, signage, and surface utilities, with the specific intention of identifying obstructions to the installation of interconnection of the traffic signals between these intersections.
Topographic Survey of the Strawberry Creek Diversion Pipeline, Idyllwild Water District, Idyllwild, CA - Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to provide Topographic Survey services as part of the Strawberry Creek Diversion Pipeline replacement project. Our team performed a topographic survey of the diversion structure and the pipeline alignment to the well site, including record data research, control survey, and topographic survey and mapping.
Survey for Temecula Sports Park Hockey Rink, AD Engineering Group, Temecula, CA - Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying services necessary to support Hockey Rink Improvements at the Temecula Sports Park. Our team provided ground survey to collect the data, including the collection of necessary topographic data to create a topographic map and TIN Surface to be used in grading/ improvement design.
Survey for Riverside Ave Outer Highway Street Lighting Project, San Bernardino County Department of Public Works, Special Districts, CA - Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying services to perform a survey to support street lighting improvements for the Riverside Ave Outer Highway in the Rialto area. Our team prepared a topographic survey of the subject street between Peach and Knollwood for design and installation of the 6 planned streetlights.
Survey for Rialto El Rancho Verde Street Lighting Project, San Bernardino County Department of Public Works Special Districts, Rialto, CA - Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. ERSC was contracted to provide professional surveying services to perform a survey to support street lighting improvements for the El Rancho Verde Street Lighting Project in the Rialto area. Our team prepared a topographic survey of Country Club Drive between Riverside Outer Highway and N Sycamore Ave for design and installation of 4 planned streetlights.
Pavement Rehabilitation and Street Improvement Project - Hot Spot, City of Fontana, CA - Project Surveyor responsible for field data collection, base map preparation, plat maps, and drafting of legal descriptions. Under an on-call agreement with the City of Fontana, ERSC was contracted to provide professional engineering services related to pavement rehabilitation and PCC improvements of various streets. Work included preparation of plans, specifications, quantity and cost estimates, suitable for approval by the City for construction of street improvements, including pavement rehabilitation and installation of various street items, including AC berms, concrete curb and gutter, ADA ramps, and sidewalk.
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Packet Pg. 181 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) Bess Testlab, Inc. | Potholing
Education
Victor Valley College
Professional
Registrations
and/or Licenses
Confined Spaces Safety
Project Management
Skills
Utility Locating
Potholing
Project Management
Traffic Control
Survey
Core Drilling
Concrete Scan and Core
Competent Person Training
First Responder Certified
Contact
Information
Orange County
2365 N Batavia St.
Orange, CA 92865
P: 510-634-8889
F: 408-988-0103
[email protected]
Total Years
Experience
18 years, 4 years with BESS
Michael Horne is a seasoned Project Manager with 15 years of experience in Underground Utility Services, overseeing both public and private projects. Beginning his career as a laborer and pipefitter, he gained hands-on expertise in natural gas and electrical utility installations before transitioning into project management. Michael has successfully led projects involving potholing and utility locating, excavation, traffic control, and CCTV sewer and storm inspections. His strengths lie in strategic planning, resource management, and ensuring projects are executed on time, within budget, and to the highest safety standards. With a meticulous approach and strong leadership, he consistently delivers high-quality results.
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Project Experience
Snelson Companies – LA Hydro-Testing Pipeline | Los Angeles | PC BESS provided a full series of coordinated services for this project. Traffic Control, Utility locating, Potholing for positive verification, and mapped all utilities within the Downtown
Client Contact: Dave Stanton(HMH) VP, Lead Surveyor
[email protected]
Project Value $950k
Duration: 2/01/22 – 2/01/23
ARB – Port of Long Beach Pipeline Marathon pipeline | Long Beach, CA BESS provided Locating, Potholing, Lidar Mapping, Surveying, and Traffic Control services throughout various locations for this project. Bess Role: Subcontractor | Underground Utility Services Client Contact: Krit M. Weerachartkul, P.E. | Sr. Project Manager | 626-240-8837 |[email protected]
Project Construction Value” $630,183
Duration: 6/2020 – Ongoing
Atkinson – 405 Freeway | Irvine, CA
BESS provided Locating, Potholing, Lidar Mapping and Traffic Control services. BESS safely performed over 471 individual excavations spanning over 10,000 LF Bess Role: Subcontractor | Underground Utility Services Client Contact: Nolan Beal | Project Manager |208.930.6816 | [email protected] Project Construction Value” $500,000
Duration: 9/2021 – Ongoing
Skanska – San Fernando Light Rail Project | San Fernando, CA BESS provided Locating, Potholing, Lidar Mapping, CCTV Inspections and Traffic Control services. BESS oversaw Safety and confined space training since High Electrical Volts needed to be open to map utilities.
Bess Role: Subcontractor | Underground Utility Services Client Contact: Abdullah Elqossari | Project Manager | 661-380-8922 | [email protected]
Project Construction Value” $170,000
Duration: 10/2020 – 2/2022
Hayward (Corporate) | Fresno | Orange County |Sacramento | Phoenix T. (510) 634-8889 | F. (408) 988-0103 - www.besstestlab.com Michael Horne
Project Manager
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Packet Pg. 182 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) Quality Assurance /
Quality Control (QA/QC)
Value Added Engineering
ERSC is committed to delivering comprehensive services to all our clients. In addition to thoughtful, sustainable design, each project includes the added benefits of cost and time savings. Our team leverages the following strategic and technological tools to see beyond scope deliverables and anticipate opportunities for increased efficiency.
Staffing Plan
Our professionals are accustomed to fluctuations in project demands in the Water Resources discipline. As such, we understand that there is no standard approach to staffing a project when demands are expected to shift. Our approach is flexible, allowing for mutually beneficial results that consider your immediate needs. ERSC can make any of our staff up to 100% available.
Holistic Project Management
A key component in any successful project at ERSC is a Project Manager tasked with constant involvement, project familiarity, open communication with clients and team members, and participation in major design decisions. These basic principles ensure delivery of a complete project that is mindful of overall goals, community impacts, and the constructability of the final design.
Budget
The budget for any project is a function
of the work plan and tasks within that
plan. ERSC approaches a budget the same
way we approach a work plan and Fee
Schedule. Projects are loaded into our
accounting and time tracking program,
Deltek Ajera, and broken down by task.
Each task is preloaded identically to the
work plan and Fee Schedule, with the time
allotted per billing rate and the total project
budget. Any employee working within the
project can account for their hours billed
to a project, as well as remaining hours
available for a task. Accountability and ease
of access to this information help mitigate
overruns. ERSC finds that an extra set of
eyes watching each facet of a project helps
eliminate potential budget problems.
Schedule
Schedule maintenance can be as simple as ensuring that adequate resources are dedicated to the project. At ERSC, project teams are developed on a project-by-project basis from a pool of engineers and technicians. Regular staff meetings are held to discuss project needs and deadlines for a given period. Staff is maintained or enhanced for projects on an as-needed basis to ensure that project schedules are upheld. Staff assigned to a particular project will always have the necessary experience and expertise. Our goal is to maintain continuity within a given project team at all times. ERSC schedules are tied directly to our budget, which incentivizes all employees to remain at or ahead of any project schedule.
Quality Control/Quality Assurance
An additional and important facet is the quality of the work submitted. Quality design can ensure accurate bidding, minimize change orders, and ensure on-schedule completion. The flow chart/flow chart above summarizes the ERSC QA/QC process. 22 3.A.5.d
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References
We welcome the City to contact our references to attest to the capabilities of our team:
Chuck Hernandez
Project Manager
(909) 386-8800
[email protected]
San Bernardino County Office of Special Districts
Riverside Highland Water Company
Don Hough
General Manager
(909) 825-4128
[email protected]
West Valley Water District
Linda Jadeski
Manager of Engineering Services
(909) 820-3713
[email protected]
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Scope of Work
1. Project Kickoff and Site Investigation
1.1. ERSC will conduct a project kickoff meeting with City Water Utilities staff to refine the City’s expectations. Key items to be discussed will be the hydraulic capacity of the inter-tie, site security, meter reporting frequency, and EMWD standards.
1.2. ERSC will perform field visits to identify viable connection points between the City’s and EMWD’s systems. The field visits will capture preliminary site limits, visible utilities, and photo documentation of the current environment.
1.3. ERSC will research all available records to verify pipeline size, depth, and location of both agencies’ infrastructure.
2. Preliminary Design and Coordination
2.1. ERSC will prepare a preliminary design of the proposed inter-tie connection utilizing the latest approved EMWD inter-tie designs.
The Preliminary Design will include a plan view and a section for clarity.
2.2. ERSC will determine and sketch the preferred connection location.
2.3. ERSC will coordinate directly with EMWD Development Services staff to ensure all design aspects meet EMWD standards.
Deliverables:
• Collect EMWD Design Criteria, apply to preliminary design • Preliminary Design Sketch on aerial imagery (11”x17”)
3. Location Confirmation and Site Coordination
3.1. ERSC will review the proposed location with both EMWD and the City of San Jacinto to confirm suitability. Site constraints such as accessibility, protection from traffic damage, and site security will be discussed.
3.2. (Optional - The cost to complete this optional site study is included in the fee schedule for proposal comparison purposes if needed) If the proposed location is not acceptable to either agency, ERSC will identify one alternative site that is mutually agreeable to both EMWD and the City. The alternative site must front existing water infrastructure to limit water line extensions as well as provide enough area to construct and operate the inter-tie in a safe manner. Additional considerations will include the hydraulic capability of both systems to ensure a low-energy, functional design. A Preliminary Site Study has been initiated and is provided at the end of this section.
3.3. ERSC will ensure that the final location falls within an existing easement or support the City with the acquisition of appropriate rights to access the inter-tie. These rights may involve a right-of-entry that can be incorporated into the Interagency Agreement.
3.4. ERSC will incorporate this process and coordination effort into the overall project scope and proposal.
Deliverables:
• Coordination with EMWD (Approval or denial of City’s preferred site is TBD) • Additional site evaluation will be exercised if denial by EMWD (See Optional Task 3.2)
4. Final Design and Submittal
4.1. ERSC will prepare final design drawings, specifications, and cost estimates following EMWD and City standards. It is understood that the City is expecting a CAD Base Map as well as a Topography Survey to support the design. For the Base Map, ERSC will perform a detailed field survey of the selected project site. The survey will utilize basis of bearing information tied to the Northern American Datum of 1983 coordinates (horizontal datum) and National Geodetic Vertical Datum of 1929 (NGVD 29) benchmark elevations (vertical datum). The survey will identify existing rights-of-way, easements, and monumentation. Field surveys will identify aboveground topographic features, ditches, and utilities on or adjacent to the site. ERSC will plot existing rights-of-way and easements, assessor parcel numbers, and existing utilities on or adjacent to the proposed inter-tie site. Property lines, easement limits, and public rights-of-way information will also be incorporated from record information. ERSC will incorporate existing utility information based on the records search to create a comprehensive base map for all elements of the project. It is important to note that EMWD did not require a Base Map or Topo for the last two inter-ties approved by EMWD. Typically, EMWD only requires a detail plan (known as an “SK” Drawing) and a revision to the existing EMWD as-builts. For this proposal, ERSC will include the Base Map and Topo as directed by the RFP Q&A but will remain open to discussing a simplified approach as a cost-saving option.
4.2. ERSC will coordinate with Souther California Edison (SCE), SoCal Gas, telephone, cable TV, and any other agencies for utility locations. All existing and proposed utilities shall be shown on plans. ERSC is proposing to partner with BESS Testlab, Inc. to perform six potholes to locate and identify all affected utilities to reduce the chance of costly change orders during construction. All EMWD facilities and appurtenances will be shown on the drawings, including waterlines, valves, fire hydrants, and meters, as well as City sewer lines, manholes, and other appurtenances.
4.3. ERSC will submit the draft design package to the City and EMWD for review and approval. If necessary, ERSC will meet with the Development Services staff in person to expedite the review. An optional task (4.3 (A)) includes coordinating a permanent SCE service as well as real-time SCADA reporting, but it is important to note that SCE is backlogged, and a service plan may delay the design.
4.4. ERSC will address all comments from the City and EMWD and revise plans as necessary until approval is obtained. For purposes of this proposal, ERSC assumes that two plan reviews are reasonable before submitting for signature.
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Deliverables:
• Draft PS&E – For review by City and EMWD (pdf & dwg)
• Final PS&E – Incorporate all comments from the draft submittal (pdf & dwg)
5. Agreement Support
5.1. ERSC will assist in drafting the Interagency Agreement, including recommended terms, flow direction, metering, backflow prevention, ownership responsibilities, and operational protocols. It is expected that legal counsel from both agencies will perform at least one review. Additionally, ERSC will be available during the EMWD Board Administrative Committee where the Interagency Agreement will be discussed in detail prior to going to the full Board for adoption. ERSC expects this task to mainly involve email coordination and draft review of the agreement and does not anticipate providing deliverables as part of this task.
6. Construction Support
6.1. ERSC will provide bid support and limited construction phase services, including responses to contractor inquiries and design clarification during the bid/award phases.
6.2. ERSC shall attend the construction pre-bid meeting and provide technical support to City staff relating to immediate contractor questions.
6.3. ERSC shall respond to any questions from the contractor during the bid period.
6.4. ERSC shall attend the bid opening, evaluate the bids, and prepare a Contractor recommendation letter.
6.5. ERSC shall analyze bid documents, check contractor licenses and references, and prepare a memo to the City recommending the lowest, responsive, and responsible bidder as the construction contractor.
6.6. (Optional) An optional task for the City’s consideration is the construction staking by ERSC which will ensure that the correct horizontal and vertical alignments are followed by the City’s contractor.
Deliverables:
• Bid support – email coordination, bid inquiries and review (as needed) • Bid analysis – contractor award recommendation memo to City.
Draft Project Schedule
TASK NO. DESCRIPTION TASK APPROACH START FINISH
Scope of Work
1.0 Project Kickoff and Site Investigation
1.1 Conduct a project kickoff meeting with City staff.
1.2 Perform field visits to identify viable connection points.
1.3 Research both agencies' infrastructure.
2.0 Preliminary Design and Coordination
2.1 Preliminary design of the proposed inter-tie connection.
2.2 Determine and show the expected connection location.
2.3 Coordinate directly with EMWD Development Services.
3.0 Location Confirmation and Site Coordination
3.1 Confirm the proposed site with EMWD and the City of San Jacinto.
3.3 Ensure that the City will have adequate access to the facility.
3.4 City Accessibility and Site Selection incorporated into Prelim Design.
4.0 Final Design and Submittal
4.1 Prepare Draft PS&E (w/ Topo) following EMWD and City stds.
4.2 Coordinate and pothole all utilities to reflect utilities on the plans.
4.3 Final PS&E to the City and EMWD.
4.4 Address all comments until approval is obtained.
5.0 Agreement Support
5.1 Support the interagency agreement terms until approved. Review / comment EMWD Standard Agreement with City. 04/14/26 05/14/26
6.0 Construction Support
6.1 Provide bid support and limited construction phase services.
6.2 Attend the construction pre-bid meeting and provide technical support.
6.3 Respond to any questions from the contractor during the bid period.
6.4 Attend bid opening, analyze bids, check licenses and references.
6.5 Recommend the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder.
Assumptions: Agreement executed 11/18/25, Site A1 is approved, EMWD Plan Review < 2 weeks, Construction Contract advertised by City.
Research record drawings, photo document current site
conditions, discuss material with City staff and document requirements.
Prepare Prelim Plan of Inter-tie, confirm connection
methods, document site security requirements.
Present Site Plan to EMWD / City, Document operational
and agreement requirements, Confirm accessibility, Request utility records and potholes, Survey site.
Prepare final site plan and sections, submit plans to EMWD Dev Svcs, Prepare Specs and Estimate, Receive final
approval of PS&E.
Attend pre-bid meeting, Respond to bid questions, Attend bid opening, analyze bids, confirm references, and prepare award recommendation memo to the City.
02/10/26 04/07/26
06/13/26 07/28/26
11/18/25 11/25/25
12/2/25 1/6/26
01/13/26 02/03/26
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Item 3.1 of the Scope of Work requires the consultant to identify an alternative site that is mutually agreeable to EMWD and the City.
The following site study was prepared after a cursory review of the area and is offered for the City’s consideration.
Draft Alternative Site Analysis
Three alternative sites were identified using criteria such as proximity to existing infrastructure, correct EMWD pressure zone, and available space to accommodate the Inter-tie per EMWD standards. The sites B1, C1, D1 are labeled on the exhibit below:
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Site Alternatives
The following images reflect the potential site alternatives. All properties are currently owned by EMWD and are adjacent to EMWD and City water pipelines.
It is expected that Site D-1 will prove most suitable because it offers the lowest cost option and lowest construction impact while addressing the hydraulic requirements that the City has communicated. Regarding access, it is possible for EMWD to assign access rights using the Interagency Agreement under a Right-of-Entry provision.
All potential sites will need to be vetted with EMWD to confirm the Inter-tie can be integrated with its future operational needs.
Site D-1: APN 433-160-006 -
Northwest from Seventh St at proximity of City and EMWD Blow-offs Site D-1: APN 433-160-006 -
North from Seventh St
Site D-1: APN 433-160-006 -
West from Donna Way
Site C-1: APN 433-150-058 -
South from the intersection of Lake Park & Ramona Expwy Site B-1: APN 433-150-060 -
West from the City Well Site
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Certification of Proposal
Per the request of the RFP, the following certification and accompanied signatures are provided below:
The undersigned hereby submits its proposal and, by doing so, agrees to furnish services to the City in accordance with the Request for Proposal (RFP), and to be bound by the terms and conditions of the RFP.
John M. Brudin, PE Trent Brudin, PE
President Project Manager
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FEE PROPOSAL
Engineering Design Services
for Interagency Emergency
Water Inter-Tie
Submitted: October 23, 2025
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(909) 890-1255 | [email protected] | www.erscinc.com
Local Office:
1861 W. Redlands Blvd.
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 890-1255, [email protected]
Evaluation Period Contact:
Trent Brudin, PE
Project Manager
(909) 890-1255
[email protected]
October 23, 2025
City of San Jacinto
270 Bissell Pl.
San Jacinto, CA 92583
RE: Fee Proposal - Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (Project # 26-003) Dear Members of the Selection Committee,
Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. (ERSC) is pleased to have the opportunity to submit our fee proposal to provide Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie for your consideration.
We propose to execute the subject scope of services on a time-and-materials basis for a not-to-exceed amount of $73,770.00.
Following is a detailed fee schedule broken down by task and subtask with hours allocated to individual ERSC team members.
Subconsultant fees and other direct costs are provided in dedicated columns.
Rate schedules for ERSC and our proposed subconsultants are included. These rates will remain valid for the duration of the project.
We look forward to working with the City of San Jacinto and thank you for the opportunity to submit a fee proposal. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Trent Brudin at (909) 890-1255 x104 or [email protected].
Respectfully submitted,
John M. Brudin, PE Trent Brudin, PE
President Project Manager
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Prepared By: ERSC, Inc.
10/22/2025
TASK NO. DESCRIPTION PROJECT MANAGER SR. ENGR ASSOCIATE PROJECT ENGINEER PRINCIPAL SURVEYOR SURVEY CREW ADMIN/ WORD PROCESSING ESTIMATED TOTAL HOURS SUB CONSULTANT POTHOLING ESTIMATED TOTAL COST $240 $200 $155 $225 $320 $95
Scope of Work
1.0 Project Kickoff and Site Investigation 4,905 $
1.1 Conduct a project kickoff meeting with City staff. 2 4 3 1 10 $ 1,840
1.2 Perform field visits to identify viable connection points. 1 3 3 1 8 $ 1,400
1.3 Research both agencies' infrastructure. 1 2 6 1 10 $ 1,665
2.0 Preliminary Design and Coordination 10,105 $
2.1 Preliminary design of the proposed inter-tie connection. 3 4 24 1 1 33 $ 5,560
2.2 Determine and show the expected connection location. 1 2 16 19 $ 3,120
2.3 Coordinate directly with EMWD Development Services. 2 6 1 9 $ 1,425
3.0 Location Confirmation and Site Coordination 5,055 $
3.1 Confirm the proposed site with EMWD and the City of San Jacinto. 1 2 10 2 15 $ 2,380
3.2 See Optional Tasks below
3.3 Ensure that the City will have adequate access to the facility. 1 1 6 2 1 11 $ 1,915
3.4 City Accessibility and Site Selection incorporated into Prelim Design 1 3 1 5 $ 760
4.0 Final Design and Submittal 38,355 $
4.1 Prepare Draft PS&E (w/ Topo) following EMWD and City stds. 2 2 24 6 $ 8,455 1 35 $ 14,500
4.2 Coordinate and pothole all utilities to reflect utilities on the plans. 1 1 10 1 13 $ 11,860 $ 14,075
4.3 Final PS&E to the City and EMWD. 2 2 20 1 2 27 $ 4,395
4.3 (A) See Optional Tasks below
4.4 Address all comments until approval is obtained. 1 2 30 1 34 $ 5,385
5.0 Agreement Support 4,000 $
5.1 Support the interagency agreement terms until approved. 4 4 12 4 24 $ 4,000
6.0 Construction Support 9,050 $
6.1 Provide bid support and limited construction phase services. 2 8 4 14 $ 2,020
6.2 Attend the construction pre-bid meeting and provide technical support 4 8 12 $ 2,040
6.3 Respond to any questions from the contractor during the bid period. 1 2 6 9 $ 1,570
6.4 Attend bid opening, analyze bids, check licenses and references 2 2 8 12 $ 2,120
6.5 Recommend the lowest, responsive, responsible bidder. 2 1 4 7 $ 1,300 Estimated Labor Hours 25.0 43.0 207.0 11.0 21.0 307.0 51,155 $ Estimated Total Labor Costs $ 8,600 6,000 $ 32,085 $ 2,475 $ 8,455 $ 1,995 $ 11,860 $ $ 71,470
OPTIONAL TASKS (NOT INCLUDED IN TOTAL)
3.2 Additional Site Evaluation 4 10 24 2 1 41 7,225 $
4.3 (A) SCE Service Coordination 2 6 20 1 29 $ 4,875
6.6 Construction Staking 2 2 $ 3,665 1 5 $ 4,520
REIMBURSABLES
i Mileage $ 300
ii Reimbursables, Reproduction, etc. $ 500
iii Title Reports (1 ea.) $ 1,500
SUBTOTAL $ 2,300
PROJECT TOTAL $ 73,770
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Packet Pg. 195 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter- <Section Title> <Section Title> ### Engineering Resources of Southern California, Inc. | Schedule of Rates Professional Staff
President ........................................................................... $320.00 Vice President.................................................................... $275.00 Sr. Principal Engineer......................................................... $270.00 Principal Engineer.............................................................. $240.00 Assistant Principal Engineer .............................................. $225.00 Engineer V ......................................................................... $205.00 Engineer IV ........................................................................ $185.00 Engineer III ........................................................................ $170.00 Engineer II ......................................................................... $155.00 Engineer I .......................................................................... $135.00 Engineering Staff
Principal Engineering Associate......................................... $220.00 Senior Engineering Associate ............................................ $200.00 Engineering Associate V .................................................... $175.00 Engineering Associate IV ................................................... $150.00 Engineering Associate III.................................................... $140.00 Engineering Associate II..................................................... $125.00 Engineering Associate I...................................................... $120.00 Engineering Aide II .............................................................. $70.00 Engineering Aide I ............................................................... $65.00 Survey and Geospatial Staff and
Services
Principal Surveyor.............................................................. $225.00 Senior Surveyor................................................................. $185.00 Surveyor III ........................................................................ $150.00 Surveyor II ......................................................................... $130.00 Surveyor I .......................................................................... $110.00 2-Man Survey Crew (Std Equipment/Truck)...................... $320.00 1-Man Survey Crew (Std Equipment/Truck)...................... $250.00 3rd Man on Survey Crew................................................... $140.00 Senior GIS Analyst ............................................................. $165.00 GIS Analyst......................................................................... $145.00 GIS Technician ................................................................... $110.00 Construction Support Staff
Construction Manager....................................................... $225.00 Chief Construction Inspector............................................. $175.00 Sr. Construction Inspector................................................. $165.00 Construction Inspector...................................................... $150.00 Inspector Overtime (Hours 8-12/Saturdays) ..................... $200.00 Inspector Overtime (Hours 12+/Sundays)......................... $235.00 Administrative Staff
Operations Manager ......................................................... $125.00 Operations Specialist......................................................... $105.00 Administrative Assistant II ................................................... $95.00 Administrative Assistant I .................................................... $85.00 Other Direct Expenses
Vehicle Mileage ................................................ $0.70/Mile Subconsultant................................................... Cost + 20% Reimbursable Expenses/Charges ..................... Cost + 15% Forensic Analysis ................................. Standard Rate X 2 Expert Witness .................................... Standard Rate X 3 NOTE: All rates hereon are subject to automatic increase upon July 1st of each year. Rates will be adjusted by the percent increase in California Consumer Price Index-All Urban Consumers for the twelve-month period ending February as calculated by the California Department of Industrial Relations (CADIR) California Consumer Price Index Calculator. Prevailing Wage Rates are dictated by the CADIR. All classifications which are subject to Prevailing Wages will be adjusted when revised determinations are published by the CADIR.
Unless otherwise established by contractual agreement,
payment is due and payable upon receipt. Payment is considered delinquent if not paid within 30 days of invoice date. If payment is not completed within agreed terms, Client agrees to pay a service charge on the amount past due at the rate of 1.5% per month (18% per annum).
January 1, 2025
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Packet Pg. 197 Attachment: ESRC Full Proposal (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Emergency Water Inter-Tie (26-003)) Category Score (0-100) Weighted % Weighted Score
1 Relevant Experience and Qualifications 85 25% 21.25
2 Approach and Understanding of the Project 90 20% 18
3 Familiarity with EMWD and City of San Jacinto Requirements and Coordination 90 15% 13.5 4 Project Team and Availability 100 10% 10
5 Cost Competitiveness 90 30% 27
Overall Score 455 89.75
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3 4
5 Civiltec’s total cost of $84,505 represents strong overall value, higher than ERSC’s proposal but notably lower than Webb’s. The pricing is consistent with the project’s scope and level of complexity, and the detailed cost breakdown reflects transparency and a clear understanding of cost control.
Narrative Explanation
Civiltec
Civiltec has extensive experience designing interconnections between water agencies and departments; however, they have not previously completed inter-tie projects directly for the City of San Jacinto or EMWD.
Civiltec’s approach is detailed and mirrors the City’s requested scope. It includes utility locates, and structured 60%, 90%, and 100% submittals. Their work plan reflects a strong understanding of coordination and permitting requirements with EMWD.
Civiltec has a proven and successful history working with the City of San Jacinto’s Water Department, demonstrating a clear understanding of the City’s operational nuances and the importance of delivering projects efficiently and on schedule. Though it is stated that they have experience working with EMWD no such jobs were identified.
The proposed team includes senior professionals with direct experience on the Bath and Grand Well projects. Availability percentages are clearly stated and realistic, ensuring strong project support and responsiveness throughout the design process. The team has also confirmed their ability to begin work immediately upon notice to proceed, and their proposed completion timeline aligns well with the San Jacinto Water Department’s expectations.
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1 Relevant Experience and Qualifications 80 25% 20.00
2 Approach and Understanding of the Project 95 20% 19.00 3 Familiarity with EMWD and City of San Jacinto Requirements and Coordination 80 15% 12.00 4 Project Team and Availability 90 10% 9.00
5 Cost Competitiveness 95 30% 28.50
Overall Score 440 88.50
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3 4
5 ERSC’s fee is competitive and well within budget expectations. Their lower cost proposal improves their overall score in cost competitiveness despite fewer details in technical sections.
ERSC
Narrative Explanation
ERSC’s experience includes municipal infrastructure projects and smaller intertie designs; however, their direct experience with EMWD and City of San Jacinto is limited compared to the other firms.
ERSC’s proposed approach generally follows the RFP structure and demonstrates that the team conducted meaningful field review and measurements to better understand where the above-ground piping would be located. They identified several valid potential issues related to layout and constructability.
ERSC demonstrates only partial familiarity with EMWD requirements and has limited examples of prior coordination. Additional detail on past interagency projects would have strengthened this section. No experience with San jacinto Water Department The proposed team is experienced but smaller, and several roles appear shared across concurrent projects. The completion time for the project was not the fastest but not far off.
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Packet Pg. 199 Attachment: Emergency Inter-Tie Final Grading Matrix (Engineering Design Services for Interagency Category Score (0-100) Weighted % Weighted Score
1 Relevant Experience and Qualifications 90 25% 22.5
2 Approach and Understanding of the Project 90 20% 18
3 Familiarity with EMWD and City of San Jacinto Requirements and Coordination 80 15% 12 4 Project Team and Availability 85 10% 8.5
5 Cost Competitiveness 75 30% 22.5
Overall Score 420 83.5
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3 4
5 Webb’s proposed cost of $116,747 is the highest among the three firms by a considerable margin. While the scope is comprehensive, the significant price difference reduces their overall cost competitiveness for this project.
Narrative Explanation
Webb
Webb has extensive experience designing interconnections between water agencies and departments, including several intertie projects with EMWD; however, they have not previously completed any projects directly for the City of San Jacinto.
Webb’s approach and understanding of the project are extensive and well-developed. They clearly identified potential challenges and provided thoughtful strategies to address them. However, their proposed timeline does not adequately emphasize the expedited nature of the project or the City’s desire for a swift design completion.
Webb’s team has prior experience working with EMWD on interconnection and hydraulic modeling projects, showing a general understanding of EMWD’s design standards and review processes. However, their proposal indicates limited direct experience with the City of San Jacinto’s Water Department and may require additional coordination to become fully familiar with the City’s specific standards and procedures.
The project team is composed of experienced professionals with a well-organized structure and a clearly defined QA/QC plan. While the team has indicated strong availability and effective coordination across disciplines, the proposed completion timeline extends beyond the City’s preferred schedule.
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TO: City Council
REQUESTED BY: Travis Randel, Deputy City Manager, Development Services APPROVED BY: Robert A. Johnson, City Manager
SUBJECT: 2025 California Building Standards Code and 2025 California Fire Code Public Hearing
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council:
1. HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING pursuant to Government Code Section § 50022 et seq. to consider adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and the 2025 California Fire Code, together with local amendments and findings based on local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions..
2. DETERMINE that the adoption of Ordinance No. 25-08 and Ordinance No. 25-09 are not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) (the activity will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment) and 15060(c)(3) (the activity is not a project as defined in Section 15378) of the CEQA Guidelines, California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3, because it has no potential for resulting in physical change to the environment, directly or indirectly.
3. ADOPT Ordinance No. 25-08 approving the 2025 California Building Standards updates entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN
SECTIONS AND SUBSECTIONS IN TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS
AND CONSTRUCTION) OF THE SAN JACINTO
MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE
CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND MAINTENANCE
OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, KNOWN AS TITLE 24 OF
THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
INCLUDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE
(INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE), THE 2025
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (INCORPORATING
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AND AMENDING THE 2023 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE
(INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE), THE 2025
CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (INCORPORATING
AND AMENDING THE 2024 UNIFORM PLUMBING
CODE), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE
CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE, THE 2025
CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
THE 2025 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, AND THE
2024 UNIFORM SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB
CODE, TOGETHER WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS,
ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS BASED ON LOCAL
CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND TOPOGRAPHICAL
CONDITIONS, AND REPEALING OBSOLETE
PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE 1997 UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
4. ADOPT Ordinance No. 25-09 approving the 2025 Fire Code updates entitled:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO,
CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER
8.16 OF THE SAN JACINTO MUNICIPAL CODE,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE RIVERSIDE COUNTY
ORDINANCE NO. 787.11 WHICH ADOPTS THE 2025
EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 24,
PART 9) AND THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE (TITLE 24, PART
7), INCLUDING LOCAL AMENDMENTS BASED ON
LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS, AND ESTABLISHING
ADMINISTRATIVE SUBSTITUTIONS, FEES, AND
PENALTIES.
BACKGROUND:
The California Building Standards Code (Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations) (“Code”) establishes uniform minimum standards for the construction, alteration, repair, and maintenance of buildings and structures throughout the State. Its purpose is to safeguard life, health, property, and public welfare by ensuring that all construction meets consistent, sciencebased safety and performance criteria.
The Code is a compilation of model codes developed by national standards organizations, such as the International Code Council (ICC) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and amended by various California agencies, including the Department of Housing and
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Community Development (HCD), California Building Standards Commission (CBSC), Department of State Architect (DSA), and Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM). These agencies review and modify national model codes to address California’s unique environmental, seismic, and fire conditions.
Every three years, the CBSC publishes a new edition of Title 24 following a public rulemaking process that includes agency submittals, technical review, and public hearings. The 2025 edition was published in July 2025 and becomes effective statewide January 1, 2026.
Local jurisdictions are required under Health and Safety Code Section 17958 to adopt the California Building Standards Code by reference. Jurisdictions may also make amendments to address local conditions under Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, provided such amendments are supported by express findings describing the local climatic, geological, or topographical circumstances that make the changes reasonably necessary.
Once adopted, the Code and any local amendments become part of the San Jacinto Municipal Code and are enforced through the City’s Building & Safety Division (for building regulations) and the Riverside County Fire Department / Cal Fire (for fire prevention and life safety provisions). Enforcement occurs through plan check, building inspection, and fire inspection processes to ensure compliance with adopted standards during both construction and occupancy.
The City’s adoption of the 2025 Codes maintains alignment with statewide regulations and regional standards used by other jurisdictions in Riverside County, which promotes consistency for builders, contractors, and property owners operating across multiple cities.
These codes serve as the foundation of the City’s building safety program and are the principal means by which the City enforces State-mandated standards for structural integrity, fire resistance, energy efficiency, and accessibility in all new construction and major alterations.
PROCEDURAL HISTORY AND PUBLIC HEARING REQUIREMENTS:
On October 21, 2025, the City Council conducted the first reading and introduction of Ordinance No. 25-08 (Building Code) and Ordinance No. 25-09 (Fire Code).
Unlike most City ordinances, adoption of the Building and Fire Codes follows a special two-step process prescribed by Government Code § 50022 et seq. This process requires that the ordinances be introduced first, followed by a separate, duly noticed public hearing before final adoption. The purpose of this sequence is to ensure that copies of the codes to be adopted by reference are made available for public review for at least fifteen (15) days before the public hearing.
Notices of the public hearing were published in accordance with Government Code § 6066 on October 24th, 2025, and October 31, 2025, satisfying the requirement that the first notice be published at least fourteen (14) days before the hearing and the second notice more than five (5) days after the first.
This public hearing represents the final step in the statutory process for adoption of the 2025
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California Building Standards Code and 2025 California Fire Code, together with the City’s local amendments.
DISCUSSION:
The 2025 California Building Standards were published by the State Building Standards Commission in July 2025 and apply statewide beginning January 1, 2026. Local jurisdictions may adopt amendments provided such amendments are supported by express findings demonstrating that they are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions (Health & Saf. Code §§ 18941.5, 17958.7).
In addition to adopting the new Codes, the proposed ordinances include technical and administrative revisions to Titles 8 and 15 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code to remove outdated references, streamline processes, and align local provisions with State law and current City practices.
Building Code Amendments
The proposed ordinance makes the following key updates and clarifications:
• Section 15.04.010 – Amendment to CBC Administrative Provisions. The existing section references the 1997 Uniform Administrative Code, which has been superseded by Chapter 1 of the California Building Code (CBC). The proposed amendment repeals this section in its entirety to eliminate redundancy and potential conflict, clarifying that the administration of construction codes shall be governed by the 2025 CBC, as locally amended. This update simplifies enforcement and aligns the City’s administrative provisions with the current State framework.
• Section 15.04.020 – Amendment to CBC Adoption Provisions. This section is amended to adopt the 2025 California Building Code (CBC) and replace all references to the 2022 edition. The amendment also includes several localized updates to reflect City-specific conditions and practices, as follows:
o Fence and Wall Permits (Section 15.04.020(A) – Amendment to CBC §105.2, Item 2). The proposed amendment modifies California Building Code Section 105.2, Item 2 to allow fences and walls accessory to single-family (R-3) residential uses to be constructed without a building permit where the height does not exceed six (6) feet, provided they comply with all applicable Municipal Code, Development Code, and California Building Standards Code requirements for height, location, and materials.
Although a building permit and inspection would no longer be required, property owners remain responsible for ensuring that all fences and walls comply with applicable standards. This change is intended to make it quicker, easier, and less costly for homeowners to improve or secure their properties while maintaining safety and neighborhood consistency.
In most cases, fences qualifying for this exemption will be constructed of wood or
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vinyl (where permitted under the Development Code). Retaining walls over eighteen (18) inches in height, and any fence or wall that includes a retaining wall over eighteen (18) inches with a freestanding fence on top, will continue to require a building permit. Permits will also remain required for all non-residential (commercial, industrial, institutional) fences and walls, and for any subdivision improvements where fences are proposed or required as a condition of approval. o Wind Design Standards (Section 15.04.020 – Amendment to CBC Chapter 16).
The proposed amendment retains the City’s 100 MPH wind design requirement for block walls, consistent with prior local amendments based on regional wind exposure. This standard exceeds the baseline regional design speed of 70 MPH and remains justified by local climatic and topographical conditions historically observed in the San Jacinto Valley.
o Permit Expiration (Section 15.04.020(B) – Amendment to CBC §105.5). The proposed amendment adds local language to California Building Code Section 105.5 clarifying that building permits expire if work does not commence within one hundred eighty (180) days of issuance or if work is suspended or abandoned for one hundred eighty (180) days. The Building Official may grant a single extension, not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, for good cause.
Additional extensions require a written request and approval by the Building Official.
This amendment ensures that inactive permits are closed in a timely manner, improving record accuracy and preventing incomplete projects from remaining indefinitely open.
o Plan Review Fees (Section 15.04.020(D) – Amendment to CBC §109.1). The proposed amendment revises California Building Code Section 109.1 to reference the City’s Master Fee Schedule, as adopted and amended by City Council resolution. This change eliminates fixed fee percentages from the Municipal Code, allowing for administrative fee adjustments by resolution and maintaining compliance with the City’s cost-recovery policies.
• Section 15.08.010 – Amendment to CBC Administrative Provisions. This section is amended to require that applications for building permits, plans, calculations, and supporting documents be submitted electronically in a format approved by the Building Official. The update reflects current practice, facilitates digital recordkeeping, and aligns with the City’s records retention policy.
• Sections 15.08.020 through 15.08.070 – Amendment to CBC Administrative Provisions.
These sections are proposed for repeal because they duplicate administrative procedures already contained in Chapter 1 of the California Building Code, as locally amended by Section 15.04.020. Their removal simplifies the Municipal Code and avoids conflicting administrative provisions.
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• Sections 15.08.080 through 15.08.110 – Amendment to CBC Administrative Provisions.
These sections are replaced with a single provision authorizing the City Council to establish fees by resolution for plan storage, digital archiving, and energy compliance review as required by State law. This change removes outdated references to the Uniform Building Code and allows fees to be updated administratively as necessary. • Section 15.08.150 – Amendment to CBC Administrative Provisions. This new section requires that all non-residential building permits be issued only to licensed contractors holding an active City of San Jacinto business license, while limiting owner-builder permits to single-family dwellings and accessory structures. The amendment addresses recurring compliance issues arising from unlicensed individuals obtaining commercial permits and reinforces accountability during construction. • Section 15.04.110 – Amendment to CBC Administrative Provisions. This section is amended to expressly authorize the Building Official to issue stop-work orders where construction is occurring without a valid permit or in violation of permit conditions.
Work may not resume until the violation has been corrected, applicable fees have been paid, and the stop-work order has been rescinded by the Building Official. This amendment enhances the City’s ability to enforce code compliance and protect public safety.
Together, these amendments modernize the City’s construction code administration, eliminate redundancy, and align local provisions with current building safety practices.
Fire Code Amendments
The amendments to the Fire Code, contained in Chapter 8.16 of the Municipal Code, have been prepared by Riverside County Fire Department / Cal Fire and are consistent with Riverside County Ordinance No. 787.11. The Fire Department has provided separate findings and justifications identifying the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions that warrant these amendments.
These conditions include the County’s arid climate, extended high winds, steep topography, and proximity to multiple seismic faults (San Andreas and San Jacinto). These factors influence fire behavior and emergency response times, supporting the need for enhanced local fire safety provisions.
Major amendments include:
• Requirement for automatic fire sprinkler systems in new buildings 3,600 square feet or larger and in certain remodeled or expanded structures; • Prohibition of sky lanterns and similar devices;
• Minimum fire apparatus access and hydrant spacing standards for Wildland-Urban Interface areas;
• Fire command center requirements for buildings exceeding 300,000 square feet; and
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• New standards for mobile food preparation vehicles and fireworks display safety zones.
These updates ensure consistency between the City and the County, supporting cooperative fire protection and enforcement across jurisdictional boundaries.
FISCAL IMPACT:
When fully implemented, the accompanying Ordinance will have a positive fiscal impact, in that it will enable the City to recover the costs associated with enforcement of the various city codes and regulations.
ATTACHMENTS:
Ordinance No. 25-08 - 2025 California Building Standards Ordinance No. 25-09 - 2025 California Fire Code
Fire Code Update - Findings and Justifications
Ordinance No. 787.11 - For Reference
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Ordinance No. 25-08
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) ORDINANCE NO. 25-08
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING AND ADDING CERTAIN SECTIONS AND
SUBSECTIONS IN TITLE 15 (BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION) OF
THE SAN JACINTO MUNICIPAL CODE PERTAINING TO THE
CONSTRUCTION, ALTERATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF
BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES, AND ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS
CODE, KNOWN AS TITLE 24 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF
REGULATIONS, INCLUDING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024
INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
ELECTRICAL CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2023
NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
MECHANICAL CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024
UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
PLUMBING CODE (INCORPORATING AND AMENDING THE 2024
UNIFORM PLUMBING CODE), THE 2025 CALIFORNIA
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, THE 2025 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE,
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, THE
2025 REFERENCED STANDARDS CODE, AND THE 2024 UNIFORM
SWIMMING POOL, SPA AND HOT TUB CODE, TOGETHER WITH
LOCAL AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND DELETIONS BASED ON
LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND TOPOGRAPHICAL
CONDITIONS, AND REPEALING OBSOLETE PROVISIONS
RELATING TO THE 1997 UNIFORM ADMINISTRATIVE CODE.
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50022.1 et seq., the City of San Jacinto (“City”) may adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code, as set forth in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations; and WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission (“CBSC”) has published the 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, which becomes effective statewide on January 1, 2026; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 authorize cities and counties to make modifications to the California Building Standards Code where reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed amendments to the 2025 California Building Standards Code set forth in this Ordinance are more restrictive than the standards adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, would reduce
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the potential for property damage, injury, and loss of life, and are reasonable and necessary to mitigate local conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council introduced this Ordinance No. 25-08 on October 21, 2025, at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to appear and be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing on November 18, 2025 to consider the adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and local amendments; and
WHEREAS, copies of each uniform code to be adopted by reference have been on file with the City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto for at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing and are available for public inspection, as required by Government Code Section 50022.6; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites relating to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The following changes and modifications to the 2025 California Building Standards Code are more restrictive than the standards contained in the 2025 California Building Standards Code and therefore require findings based on local conditions. The City Council hereby finds and determines that, due to local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, the following changes and modifications are reasonably necessary to provide sufficient and effective protection of life, health, and property. The City Council adopts the findings set forth below to support the modifications to the 2025 California Building Standards Code.
A. Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 105.2, “Building” Item 2 of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code are reasonably necessary due to the following local climatic condition: The City of San Jacinto is subject to frequent high-velocity Santa Ana winds exceeding 100 miles per hour, which have historically caused property damage to fences and walls. The local amendment clarifies which fences are exempt from permitting and ensures that retaining walls or structural fence systems exposed to these winds are properly reviewed for safety and anchorage.
B. Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 105.5, “Expiration of Permits,” are reasonably necessary due to the following local administrative conditions: The City regularly encounters long-term project inactivity resulting from construction delays, changes in ownership, and unpermitted work stoppages. Establishing clear local limits on permit duration and extensions ensures that inactive or abandoned permits
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do not remain open indefinitely, allowing the City to maintain accurate records and effective code enforcement.
C. Amendments to Chapter 16 of the California Building Code regarding local wind design standards are reasonably necessary due to the following local climatic and topographical conditions: The San Jacinto Valley is characterized by open terrain, mountain passes, and strong prevailing winds. To mitigate the potential for structural damage to masonry walls and other non-engineered elements, the City retains a basic wind design speed of one hundred (100) miles per hour, consistent with regional historical data and previous adopted standards.
D. Amendments to Chapter 1, Section 109.1, “Plan Review Fees,” are reasonably necessary due to the following local administrative condition: The City maintains a Master Fee Schedule adopted by resolution to allow fees to be periodically updated in accordance with cost-recovery policies and inflation adjustments. Referencing the Master Fee Schedule within the Building Code provides flexibility and ensures fees remain aligned with actual service costs without requiring separate ordinance amendments.
E. All other amendments to Title 15 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code adopted by this Ordinance are hereby found, declared, and determined by the City Council to be primarily administrative, procedural, or clarifying in nature, and therefore equivalent in purpose and intent to the corresponding provisions of the 2025 California Building Standards Code.
Section 2. Section 15.04.010 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Section 15.04.020 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.020 2025 Building Code adopted—Modifications.
The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is hereby adopted as part of the Building Code of the City of San Jacinto with the following modifications:
A. Section 105.2, Building, Item 1 is amended to read as follows:
“1. One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m2). It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by Section 710A, despite
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exemption from permit. However, a permit is required for any concrete flat work associated with the structures.”
B. Section 105.2, Building, Item 2 is amended to read as follows:
“2. Fences and walls accessory to Group R-3 occupancies and located on lots used exclusively for single-family residential purposes shall not require a building permit where the height does not exceed six (6) feet measured from adjacent grade, provided they comply with the San Jacinto Municipal Code, Development Code (Title 17), and California Building Standards Code. Retaining walls over eighteen (18) inches in height, and any fence or wall that includes a retaining wall over eighteen (18) inches in height with a freestanding fence on top, shall require a building permit.”
C. Section 105.2, Building, Item 5 is amended to read as follows:
“5. Water tanks supported directly on grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2:1 and any associated concrete flat work.” D. Section 105.5 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“Permits shall expire where the work authorized has not commenced within one hundred eighty (180) days of issuance, or where work is suspended or abandoned for one hundred eighty (180) days. The Building Official may grant a single extension for good cause not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days. Additional extensions require written request and approval by the Building Official.” E. Section 109.1 (Payment of Fees) is amended to read as follows:
“A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid, nor shall an amendment to a permit be released until the additional fee, if any, has been paid. When plans or other data are required to be submitted under Section 107, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submittal. Plan review fees shall be calculated and collected in accordance with the City’s Master Fee Schedule, as adopted by City Council resolution and as may be amended from time to time. The fee shall cover the cost of examining plans, specifications, and supporting documents for compliance with applicable codes and standards.
Where plans are incomplete, substantially revised, or resubmitted for additional review, an additional plan review fee may be assessed in accordance with the City’s Master Fee Schedule.”
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F. F. Section 1616.3.3 is added to Chapter 16, “Structural Design,” of the CBC is amended to include the following local provisionread as follows:
“1616.3.3 Block Walls. Block walls within the City shall be designed for a basic wind speed of one hundred (100) miles per hour, due to documented local wind conditions and historic regional wind events.” G. Appendix J (Grading), Section J110.3 is hereby added to read as follows:
“J110.3 Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared and maintained to control erosion and provide stability. Where cut slopes are not subject to erosion due to erosion-resistant character of materials, such production may be omitted. Unless otherwise recommended in the approved soil engineering or engineering geology report, cut and fill slopes shall be planted in accordance with this Section. The protection for the slopes shall be installed as soon as practicable and prior to calling for final permit approval.
A. General Requirements. Cut slopes equal to or greater than 5 feet in vertical height and fill slopes equal to or greater than 3 feet in vertical height shall be planted with grass or ground cover to protect the slope from erosion and instability. Other slopes as deemed necessary by the Community Development Director shall also be planted.
B. Slopes exceeding 15 feet in vertical height shall be planted with shrubs, spaced at not more than 10 feet on center; or trees, spaced not to exceed 20 feet on center; or a combination of shrubs and trees at equivalent spacings, in addition to the grass or ground cover. The plants selected and planting patterns may be varied upon the recommendation of a
landscape architect or a slope control specialist with approval of the Community Development Director. If a species other than those from the recommended list of plants is selected, a written statement shall be submitted by a landscape architect or slope control specialist certifying the plants suitable for erosion control and slope stability. This statement must accompany the grading plan at the time of submittal.
C. All Landscaping shall be in accordance with Chapter 17.325 of the Development Code.
Section 4. Section 15.04.030 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.030 2025 Mechanical Code adopted—Modifications.
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The California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the Mechanical Code of the City of San Jacinto.”
Section 5. Section 15.04.035 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.035 2025 Residential Code adopted—Modifications.
The California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the Residential Code of the City of San Jacinto.”
Section 6. Section 15.04.040 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.040 2025 Plumbing Code adopted—Modifications.
The California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, including Chapter 1 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the Plumbing Code of the City of San Jacinto.”
Section 7. Section 15.04.045 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.045 2025 Green Building Standards Code adopted—Modifications.
The California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, and including all appendices, tables, and indices, but excepting any voluntary provisions thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the Green Building Standards Code of the City of San Jacinto.” Section 8. Section 15.04.055 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.055 2025 Administrative Code adopted—Modifications.
The California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition, and including all appendices, tables, and indices, but excepting any voluntary provisions thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the Administrative Code of the City of San Jacinto.” Section 9. Section 15.04.065 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
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“15.04.065 2025 Energy Code adopted—Modifications.
The California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, and including all appendices, tables, and indices, but excepting any voluntary provisions thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the Energy Code of the City of San Jacinto.”
Section 10. Section 15.04.070 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.070 Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code adopted.
The Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code, 2024 Edition, and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code of the City of San Jacinto.”
Section 11. Section 15.04.075 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.075 2025 Referenced Standards Code adopted—Modifications.
The California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition, and including all appendices, tables, and indices, but excepting any voluntary provisions thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the Referenced Standards Code of the City of San Jacinto.” Section 12. Section 15.04.080 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.080 2025 Electrical Code adopted—Modifications.
The California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, including Article 89 and all appendices, tables, and indices thereto (copies of which are on file in the Office of the City Clerk), is adopted as the Electrical Code of the City of San Jacinto.”
Section 13. Section 15.04.115 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.115 Enforcement—Stop-work orders.
The Building Official is authorized to issue stop-work orders where construction is occurring without a permit or in violation of the conditions of a permit. Work shall not resume until the violation has been corrected, applicable fees have been paid, and the stop-work order has been rescinded by the Building Official.”
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Section 14. Section 15.04.120 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.04.120 Violation—Penalty.
A. Penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert, demolish, equip, use, occupy, or maintain any building or structure, or cause or permit the same to be done, in violation of this Code.
B. Violation of the provisions of this chapter or the 2025 Building Code is deemed to be a misdemeanor punishable by fine or imprisonment, or by both fine and imprisonment. A person is guilty of a separate offense each day during which he or she commits, continues, or permits a violation of this chapter or the 2025 Building Code.
C. Violations of this chapter are declared to be a public nuisance, and the City Attorney may institute necessary legal procedures for the abatement, removal, or enjoinment thereof in the manner provided by law, or may take such other steps as deemed necessary to accomplish these ends. The application of any penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.”
Section 15. Section 15.08.010 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows:
“15.08.010 Application requirements—Electronic submittals.
Applications for building permits, including plans and supporting documents, shall be submitted electronically in a format approved by the Building Official. Electronic submittals shall have the same force and effect as paper plans and shall be retained in accordance with the City’s records retention policy.”
Section 16. Section 15.08.020 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety to read as follows
“15.08.020 – Fees and Service Charges.
All fees and service charges for permits, plan review, inspections, reinspections, energy compliance, and other services required by this Title or by the California Building Standards Code shall be established by resolution of the City Council. Such fees shall be based on the reasonable cost of providing the service, as determined by the City, and may be adjusted from time to time by Council resolution.”
Section 17. Sections 15.08.025 is hereby added to the San Jacinto Municipal Code to read as follows.
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“15.08.025 Fees in Effect Unless Superseded.
The various fees established in this chapter shall remain in effect and enforceable unless and until amended, superseded, or repealed by resolution of the City Council.
Where the City Council has adopted a fee by resolution that differs from the amount specified in this chapter, the fee established by resolution shall govern.”
Section 18. Section 15.08.130 is hereby added to the San Jacinto Municipal Code to read as follows:
“15.08.1530 Contractor license and City business license requirement; owner-builder limitation.
A. All building permits for construction, alteration, or repair of buildings or structures, other than single-family dwellings and their accessory structures, shall be issued only to a contractor licensed pursuant to the California Contractors State License Law (Business and Professions Code § 7000 et seq.).
B. The licensed contractor shall maintain a valid City of San Jacinto business license at the time of permit issuance and throughout the duration of work authorized by the permit.
C. Owner-builder permits shall be limited to single-family dwellings (Group R-3 occupancy) and their accessory structures, as defined in the California Residential Code.”
Section 19. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3), because adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and related local amendments will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. This action is a regulatory update mandated by State law and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 20. Severability. Should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this chapter be determined or declared invalid by any final court action in a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences, or words of this chapter shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 21. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published within fifteen
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(15) days of the adoption and shall post a Certified copy of this Ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.
Section 22. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on January 1, 2026, concurrent with the effective date of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, as adopted by the State of California.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 21st day of October 2025.
PASSED APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th Day of November 2025, by the following vote.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF SAN JACINTO:
___________________________
by Valerie Vandever, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
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Craig Hayes, City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE) SS
CITY OF SAN JACINTO)
I, Julia Espinoza, duly appointed City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 25-08 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Jacinto on the 21st day of October, 2025. Ordinance No. 25-08 was passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Jacinto, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 18th day of November, 2025:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL the 18th day of November 2025. _____________________________
Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
City of San Jacinto
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COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE ) ss
CITY OF SAN JACINTO )
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO, CALIFORNIA,
REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 8.16 OF THE SAN
JACINTO MUNICIPAL CODE, ADOPTING BY REFERENCE
RIVERSIDE COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 787.11 WHICH ADOPTS THE
2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (TITLE 24, PART 9) AND THE 2025 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE (TITLE 24, PART 7), INCLUDING LOCAL
AMENDMENTS BASED ON LOCAL CLIMATIC, GEOLOGICAL, AND
TOPOGRAPHICAL CONDITIONS, AND ESTABLISHING
ADMINISTRATIVE SUBSTITUTIONS, FEES, AND PENALTIES.
WHEREAS, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 50022.1 et seq., the City of San Jacinto (“City”) may adopt by reference uniform codes, including the California Fire Code and related local amendments adopted by the County of Riverside; and
WHEREAS, the California Building Standards Commission has published the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code (“CFC”) and the 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (“CWUIC”), effective statewide on January 1, 2026; and WHEREAS, the Riverside County Board of Supervisors adopted Ordinance No. 787.11, updating the County Fire Code to incorporate the 2025 CFC and CWUIC with local amendments reflecting unique climatic, geological, and topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 authorize cities to make modifications to the California Building Standards Code where reasonably necessary because of such local conditions; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adopting Riverside County Ordinance No. 787.11 by reference, with the administrative substitutions and fee provisions contained herein, will ensure consistency and coordinated fire protection standards between the City and County, facilitate enforcement by the Riverside County Fire Department / Cal Fire, and promote public safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and hereby adopts the “Findings and Justifications for Amendments to the 2025 California Fire Code and California WildlandUrban Interface Code,” attached hereto as Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein by reference, as required by Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5 through 17958.7 and 18941.5; and
WHEREAS, copies of Riverside County Ordinance No. 787.11, the 2025 California Fire Code, and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code have been on file with
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the Office of the City Clerk for at least fifteen (15) days preceding the public hearing on this Ordinance, as required by Government Code Section 50022.6; and WHEREAS, the City Council introduced this Ordinance on October 21, 2025, and held a duly noticed public hearing on November 18, 2025, at which all interested persons were given the opportunity to appear and be heard; and
WHEREAS, all legal prerequisites to the adoption of this Ordinance have occurred.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN JACINTO DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. The City Council adopts the findings set forth in Exhibit “A,” incorporated herein by reference, determining that the local amendments contained in Riverside County Ordinance No. 787.11 are reasonably necessary due to the City’s local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions.
Section 2. Repeal.
Chapter 8.16 of the San Jacinto Municipal Code, entitled “Fire Code,” is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 3. Addition of New Chapter.
A new Chapter 8.16, entitled “Fire Code,” is hereby added to the San Jacinto Municipal Code to read in its entirety as follows:
“8.16.010 Adoption of Fire Code.
The City of San Jacinto hereby adopts by reference Riverside County Ordinance No. 787.11, adopting the 2025 Edition of the California Fire Code (Title 24, Part 9) and the 2025 Edition of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (Title 24, Part 7), including all appendices and amendments thereto, as the Fire Code of the City of San Jacinto, except as modified by this chapter.
8.16.020 Administrative Substitutions.
For purposes of enforcing the Fire Code within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of San Jacinto:
A. The term “County of Riverside” shall mean the “City of San Jacinto” when referring to the geographic area or governmental jurisdiction in which the Fire Code is enforced, but shall continue to mean the County of Riverside where the context pertains to County-level administration, fee establishment, or regional authority.
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B. The term “Board of Supervisors” shall mean the “City Council” when referring to legislative or administrative actions taken by the City under this chapter, but shall continue to mean the Riverside County Board of Supervisors where the context relates to County-adopted fees, policies, or regulations implemented by the Riverside County Fire Department / Cal Fire.
C. The term “County Fire Chief” shall mean the “Fire Chief of the City of San Jacinto or the Riverside County Fire Department / Cal Fire,” depending on the context of enforcement, administration, or delegation.
D. References to County ordinances governing fees, penalties, or administrative procedures shall be interpreted in accordance with the City’s contract with Riverside County Fire Department / Cal Fire, ensuring consistency with County-adopted standards and fee structures.
8.16.030 Fees.
Fees for plan review, inspection, re-inspection, fire protection system testing, and other services performed under the Fire Code shall be those established and adopted by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors and administered by the Riverside County Fire Department / Cal Fire.
Such fees shall be paid directly to the County and shall not be collected or remitted through the City.
8.16.040 Penalties.
Any person violating any provision of the Fire Code as adopted by this chapter shall be subject to the penalties provided in San Jacinto Municipal Code Chapter 1.24.
Such violations are hereby declared to be public nuisances subject to abatement in accordance with applicable law.”
Section 4. CEQA. The City Council finds that this Ordinance is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15060(c)(2) and 15060(c)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines (California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3), because adoption of the 2025 California Building Standards Code and related local amendments will not result in a direct or reasonably foreseeable indirect physical change in the environment. This action is a regulatory update mandated by State law and therefore does not constitute a “project” as defined in Section 15378 of the CEQA Guidelines.
Section 5. Severability. Should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this chapter be determined or declared invalid by any final court action in
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a court of competent jurisdiction or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences, or words of this chapter shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 6. Publication. The City Clerk shall certify as to the adoption of this Ordinance and shall cause a summary thereof to be published within fifteen (15) days of the adoption and shall post a Certified copy of this Ordinance, including the vote for and against the same, in the Office of the City Clerk, in accordance with Government Code Section 36933.
Section 7. Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force on January 1, 2026, concurrent with the effective date of the 2025 California Building Standards Code, as adopted by the State of California.
Introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 21st day of October, 2025.
PASSED APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council on the 18th Day of November, 2025, by the following vote.
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
CITY OF SAN JACINTO:
___________________________
by Valerie Vandever, Mayor
ATTEST:
_________________________
Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
BEST BEST & KRIEGER LLP
__________________________
City Attorney
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CERTIFICATION
State of California )
County of Riverside) ss
City of San Jacinto)
I, Julia Espinoza, duly appointed City Clerk of the City of San Jacinto, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 25-09 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of San Jacinto on the 21st day of October 2025. Ordinance No. 25-09 was passed, approved, and adopted by the City Council of the City of San Jacinto, California, at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 18th day of November 2025:
AYES:
NAYS:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
WITNESS MY HAND AND SEAL the 18th day of November 2025. _____________________________
Julia Espinoza, City Clerk
City of San Jacinto
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1 FINDINGS/JUSTIFICATIONS
I. Climatic Conditions:
A. Riverside County is located in Southern California and covers a vast and varied geographic area.
The base climate in western Riverside County consists of semi- arid Mediterranean weather patterns.
Eastern Riverside County is a desert area with Mohave Desert temperatures and weather patterns.
Those two primary areas are divided by the San Bernardino Mountain Range. Both areas outside of the mountain terrain annually experience extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation.
Hot, dry winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are common to the area. Examples are:
Santa Ana/ Foehn winds, afternoon surface-heating generated winds, and prevailing desert winds.
These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration) which necessitates rapid identification, locating and extinguishment of all fires in the smallest stage possible. In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles, will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene.
During these winds, the inability to use aerial type firefighting apparatus would further decrease our ability to stop fires in large buildings and place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury.
B. Although Riverside County occasionally experiences periods of significant drought, the County can also experience periods of substantial rainfall. Annual rainfall varying from three (3) inches in Blythe to over thirty-three (33) inches in Pine Cove. When Riverside County does experience heavy rain, or rain over a period of days or weeks, many areas of the County are subject to flooding. Runoff from rain drains either naturally into rivers, washes, and creeks or into flood control facilities. Flash flooding is also a common problem, especially in the Coachella Valley and the easterly portions of the county. Flash flooding is typically associated with short duration, high intensity precipitation events often associated with summer thunderstorms. Such events can occur even during a drought.
C. Water demand in densely populated Southern California far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features. It would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors in a fire.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features such as identification and notification will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
II. Topographical conditions
A. Natural: The topographical conditions of Riverside County vary from three hundred (300) feet below sea-level, flat desert communities, to mountains over ten thousand (10,000) feet in Alpine-like areas of the San Bernardino Mountain Range. In between these areas, developable slopes of 25 percent and greater generally occur throughout the foothills. Riverside County extends from Orange County to the State of Arizona and is mixed with congested urban areas, rural lands and wild lands. A large number of sensitive habitats for various animal species and vegetation consist within large open space areas between major urban centers that impact building and structure location, which impedes emergency
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2 access and response. This variety in regions contributes to an increased emergency response time, which necessitates cooperation between local agencies.
B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Riverside County.
C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.
III. Geological Conditions
Located within Riverside County are several known active and potentially active earthquake faults, including the San Andreas, San Jacinto, and Elsinore Fault. In the event of an earthquake, the location of the epicenter as well as the time of day and season of the year would have a profound effect on the number of deaths and casualties, as well as property damage.
The major form of direct damage from most earthquakes is damage to construction. Bridges are particularly vulnerable to collapse, and dam failure may generate major downstream flooding. Buildings vary in susceptibility, dependent upon construction and the types of soils on which they are built.
Earthquakes destroy power and telephone lines; gas, sewer, or water mains; which, in tum, may set off fires and/or hinder firefighting or rescue efforts. The hazard of earthquakes varies from place to place, dependent upon the regional and local geology. Ground shaking may occur in areas 65 miles or more from the epicenter (the point on the ground surface above the focus). Ground shaking can change the mechanical properties of some fine grained, saturated soils, where upon they liquefy and act as a fluid (liquefaction).
A. Previous earthquakes in southern California have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings.
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design accompanied with occasional heavy rainfall, cause roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Riverside County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal.
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3 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Amendments
California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers. Therefore, the Board of Supervisors finds that the following table sets forth the 2025 California Fire Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions described above supporting the modification.
2025 CODE SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I, II, III
101.4 Severability Administrative
102.5 Application of the residential code I, II & III
102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Administrative 104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department Administrative 104.2 Determination of Compliance Administrative
104.8 and 104.8.1 Liability Administrative
104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas Administrative 108.2 Fees Administrative
108.7 Cost Recovery Administrative
112.1 Board of Appeals established Administrative
113.4 Violation and Penalties Administrative
202 Fire Chief Administrative
308.1.7 Sky Lanterns and similar devices I, II & III
503.1.2.1 Remoteness I, II, & III
503.2.1 Dimensions Administrative
503.2.2 Authority Administrative
503.6.1 Automatic opener Administrative
503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-offs Administrative 507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets I & III
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker I, II & III
508.1 Fire command center – General I, II & III
508.1.1 Fire command center – Location and access I, II & III 508.1.3 Fire command center - Size I, II & III
509.2.1 Minimum clearances I & III
608.11.1.2 Manual operation II & III
903.2 Where required (automatic sprinkler systems) I, II & III 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I & II
904.2.2.1 Activation of the Fire Alarm System I, II & III 3206.4.2 General Fire Protection and Life Safety Features Administrative 4107 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles I, II & III
4107.1 Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles - General I, II & III 4107.2 Maintenance I, II & III
4107.2.1 Exhaust system I, II & III
4107.2.2 Fire protection systems and devices I, II & III 4107.2.3 Fuel gas systems I, II & III
5608.2 Fallout Area I, II & III
B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions I, II & III Table B105.2 Buildings other than one- or two-family dwellings I, II & III C103.1 Fire hydrant location I, II & III
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4 2025 CFC Local Amendment Justification/Statement of Reason Building Standards Law allows local amendments in accordance with the following:
For purposes of this subdivision, a county may make reasonably necessary modifications to the requirements, adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, contained in the provisions of the code and regulations on the basis of local conditions.
CFC Chapter 1 – Scope and Administration:
Section 101.4: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance No. 787. This section resolves any conflict with the fire code provisions. Riverside County maintains its own severability clause and does not adopt the fire code text.
Section 102.5: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance No. 787. The scope and application of the fire code needs to be expanded to apply to the fire sprinkler systems for accessory structures constructed under the 2025 California Residential Code (CRC) which are permitted to exceed 3,600 square feet in area. This existing modification maintains the applicability of the 2025 California Fire Code (CFC) Section 903.2 amendment to those accessory structures greater than or equal to 3,600 square feet in area. This has no change in intent for Ordinance No. 787 and maintains the protection offered.
Section 102.13.1: New section added to Section 102.13 to clarify Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Riverside County Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the provisions of the Fire Code shall apply.
Section 104.1.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance No. 787. It is imperative that enforcement capability be disseminated to other law enforcement entities within the Riverside County area because of its vast topography and diversity. This gives the Riverside County Fire Department greater enforcement capabilities due to the presence of these other agencies across the County of Riverside.
Section 104.2: New amendment to Section 104.2 to clarify that “Guidelines” may be created to render interpretations of the Fire Code and shall be enforceable as part of the code.
Section 104.8 and 104.8.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance No. 787 to resolve any conflict between state law and the fire code provisions.
Section 104.12: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance No. 787 and grants authority to the Fire Chief, in cooperation with the Board of Supervisors, to close hazardous fire areas.
Section 108.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787 and relocated to the fees section of the Fire Code Section 108.2. This amendment is necessary to identify that fees are in accordance with Riverside County Ordinance 671.
Section 108.7: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787 and relocated to the fees section of the fire code. This section is maintained in accordance with Health and Safety Code 13009 and 13009.1, and Government Code 53150, et seq. for cost recovery.
Section 112.1: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance No. 787 to identify the board of appeals and additional criteria for clarification and implementation. The existing modifications to this section are consistent with Health and Safety Code 17920.5 where no board of appeals exists. This section provides for the ability to create a Board of Appeals as needed.
Section 113.4: This section is carried over from the existing Ordinance No. 787 section 112.4 and relocated to this section to resolve any conflict with the fire code provisions. Ordinance No. 787 requires
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5 punishments and penalties for violations to be in accordance with Ordinance No. 725 and Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.
CFC Chapter 2 – Definitions:
Fire Chief: This definition is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This definition was added to designate that this term means the Fire Chief of Riverside County whenever the wording appears in the California Fire Code or this Ordinance. This is to distinguish obligatory authority to the Fire Chief or any of the designated representatives for fire prevention measures and declarations in enforcing this Ordinance.
CFC Chapter 3 - General Requirements
Section 308.1.7: This section is carried over from previous Ordinance No. 787.10. This section is amended to prohibit sky lanterns and similar devices. The California State Fire Marshal's office issued Information Bulletin 12-005 indicating that there is a serious fire and safety hazard associated with sky lanterns, which include the potential to start an unintended fire on or off the property from which they are released. They are known to travel significant distances from the point of release. The National Association of State Fire Marshals Resolution 2013-3 recommends imposing State level bans on their sale and use. Multiple fires have been reported to be linked to the use of sky lanterns including, but not limited to, a recycling plant fire in Smethwick, England which caused approx. $9M in damage and a wildfire in Shell Beach on the mountain above Pirates Code in San Luis Obispo County, CA. This is similar to the existing amendment by Orange County Fire Authority.
CFC Chapter 5 – Fire Service Features
Section 503.1.2.1: This is a new section added to be consistent with the operational needs where two points of fire access are required as identified in the Riverside County Fire Department – Commercial Access Guidelines and is consistent with Appendix D of the International Fire Code.
Section 503.2.1: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This correlation of the fire code is necessary for minimum fire apparatus access widths for firefighter operations and consistency throughout the county. This modification does not supersede County road standards contained in Ord 460 or Ord 461 where Ord 460 or Ord 461 is more restrictive. This modification has no change in regulatory effect.
Section 503.2.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This section is enhanced to specify who has authority to designate Fire Lanes/Fire Apparatus Access Roads and modify minimum widths.
Section 503.6.1: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This section provides fire department and other emergency responders more rapid access to facilities with motorized gates.
Underwriters Laboratory (UL) “determined that fires today are more dangerous and pose more risks than in the past. Fire propagation is faster, and time to flashover, escape times and collapse times are all shorter” (UL Fire Safety Journal Issue 1). Placing our first responders on scene sooner or without disruption will provide for greater occupant and firefighter safety, and assist in property protection and medical emergencies.
Section 503.7: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This section provides additional width for apparatus access roads where utilized for loading/unloading or passenger drop off/pick up to prevent interference with operational access needs.
Section 507.5.7: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This section provides for the size and quantities of outlets for residential standard, super hydrant standard, and super hydrant enhanced fire hydrants and that they shall be required as determined by the Fire Code Official.
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6 Section 507.5.8: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. The section provides direct references to Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines for specific requirements for the installation of blue reflective markers for fire hydrants.
Sections 508.1, 508.1.1, and 508.1.3: These sections are carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. These sections have been amended to require fire command centers for structures larger than 300,000 square feet in size. To put into context, the Fire Command Center would be triggered when the buildings are approximately 2.5 times the typical Costco Warehouse store and approximately two times the size of a typical Walmart Supercenter. Large structures of this size pose numerous challenges to emergency responders due to the large amounts of fuel loads from the storage, manufacturing and/or processing of flammable/combustible commodities and other processes within the building. Challenges include wide distribution of smoke throughout the structure, difficulty for firefighters to locate and reach the fire and difficulty in search and evacuation of the public, employees and firefighters. These structures typically require numerous fire protection, early suppression and detection systems that may include, but are not limited to, fire pumps, multiple fire sprinkler systems, advanced fire alarm systems, smoke control systems, and refrigeration gas detection system(s). During a fire, the incident commander must have the ability to readily identify the status of the various suppression and detection systems and have access to other building information details that may include, but are not limited to, building floor plans, highpile/rack storage details, smoke control/ventilation systems, fire sprinkler zoning details, mechanical refrigeration equipment and piping details, and hazardous materials data sheets along with quantities and storage/use locations. A fire command center provides a centralized location for the incident commander to review details about the building and the incident and to effectively coordinate emergency responders and suppression activities with increased efficiency and speed. The Riverside County Fire Department has experienced several incidents in buildings with and without Fire Command Centers. Incident Commanders found that having detailed information on built in fire protection systems and controls, building schematics and hazardous materials storage plans were vital towards mitigating the event.
When this information was not available, firefighting personnel were forced to operate upon assumptions and much less information. In addition, this increased efficiency and speed results in facilities returning to operation more expeditiously after incidents or false alarms thereby reducing loss of revenue for the business.
Section 509.2.1: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This section encompasses other exterior fire protection water supply appliances such as Fire Department connections, and other exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access.
CFC Chapter 6 – Building Services and Systems
Section 608.11.1.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This section specifies the location of manual crossover valves when manual operation is required by the Fire Code Official. The amendment specifies that the manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls. This is to ensure that the valves are in readily accessible location(s) for access during an emergency.
CFC Chapter 9 – Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems Section 903.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787 with modification.
Modifications have been made to provide certain exemptions including, but not limited to, fueling canopies and agricultural and greenhouse Group U structures constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and specific shade structures. An additional sprinkler requirement has been added to include changes in use to existing structures greater than 3,600 sq. ft., and additions to existing structures where the new square footage is greater than 3,600 sq. ft.
The existing amendment provides a base square footage requirement for all new commercial, industrial, and residential occupancies other than one- and two-family dwellings. Though the amendment includes a
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7 reference to the requirement for one- and two-family dwellings, the authority for residential fire sprinkler requirements for these occupancies resides in Title 24, Part 2.5 [2025 California Residential Code].
Automatic sprinkler systems have been successfully used to protect industrial and commercial buildings and their occupants for more than 100 years. Historically the place which has offered the least amount of fire protection to occupants was and still is their own home. This was brought to light in 1973 by the Report of the National Commission on Fire Prevention and Control, America Burning. At the time of the report approximately 8,000 people died in structure fires every year in the United States. Nine out of ten of those victims died in their home.
However, the U.S. Fire Administration report “Fire in the United States 2004–2013 17th edition” reflects that nonresidential fire losses are costly. “National estimates of nonresidential building fires and losses, from 2004 to 2013, annually accounted for only 7 percent of fires, 2 percent of deaths, and 8 percent of injuries. These properties, however, accounted for a disproportionately large annual dollar loss, 21 percent. Trends in nonresidential buildings showed a 14 percent decrease in fires, a 9 percent increase in deaths, a 7 percent increase in injuries, and a 10 percent decrease in dollar loss from 2004 to 2013.” The same report concluded “…that, overall, the fire problem in the U.S. continues to improve. Ten-year fire loss rates are down. It is likely that several factors continue to contribute to these trends:…” which includes; "fire sprinklers, which quickly combat incipient fires, especially in nonresidential and multifamily buildings, and fire codes, which have been strengthened.” Furthermore, the report reflects that the nonresidential building category includes industrial and commercial properties, institutions (such as hospitals, nursing homes and prisons), educational establishments (from preschool through university), mobile properties, and storage properties. On average, about 89 percent of nonresidential structure fires, 88 percent of deaths, 91 percent of injuries, and 92 percent of dollar losses reported to National Fire Incident Reporting System from 2004 to 2013 occurred in nonresidential buildings.
Aside from firefighter and explosion fatalities, there has never been a multiple loss of life in a fully sprinklered building due to fire or smoke. All fire protection features have a reliability factor. Walls and shafts can be breached by means of poke-throughs and building alterations. Exit doors can be blocked or locked.
The California Residential Code requires that all one and two family dwellings be protected by sprinklers.
It is still imperative, based on the geographical, topographical, climatic diversity of Riverside County, to continue to protect all structures greater than 3,600 sq. ft. by fire sprinklers, to ensure faster fire suppression/control to those occupancies that would not normally be required to be protected which would exhaust a number resources including water which climatically is so precious to our environment as a whole. It will provide for less run off into ground water due to suppression activities and less pollutants into the environment. It will reduce the risk of a structure fire extending outside of the structure and potentially igniting a wildland fire.
Mobile homes are a part of the American landscape. In 2007 alone, more than 95,000 manufactured homes were shipped nationwide. Manufactured housing also accounts for approximately 10 percent of the single-family structures in the United States. The National Fire Protection Association reports in 2007-2011, 11,400 structure fires per year were reported in manufactured homes, with associated losses of; 206 civilian deaths, 434 civilian injuries, and $179 million in direct damage per year nationally. Despite the fact that we drive by them, respond to medical calls in them, and sometimes live in them, we often overlook mobile homes when it comes to training and pre-fire planning. However, as the deaths of two firefighters in Craigsville, West Virginia, showed, mobile homes can pose significant, and sometimes deadly, challenges. The burning mobile home is a less-than-stable platform, making search and possible rescue of occupants even more dangerous. The exterior walls are not as structurally sound when compared with those of most site-built homes. The narrow halls complicate search. The roof burns through more quickly than a typical residential roof and is not safe for firefighters. Mobile home fires can quickly grow out of control, because there's not as much wallboard and drywall, and there are fewer walls to keep the fire from spreading. If the first-due engine pulls up and the mobile home is burning from end to end, the firefighting strategy has already been decided. The fire must be knocked down in order to move in. If the home is in a mobile home park, again, protecting exposures is vital. Radiant heat can
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8 ignite the homes nearby. Fire sprinklers can prevent the flashover from occurring and in many cases put the fire out and save valuable resources in the process, such as water, personnel, and environmental cleanup, limited displacement into County shelter(s), and less inconvenience to the family. The mobile home, because of its construction, requires fast water.
The record for automatic fire sprinklers is based on the simple fact that there has never been a multiple death of building occupants from a fire developing in a building protected by an automatic fire sprinkler system properly installed and maintained in accordance with nationally recognized standards (NFPA 13, 13D, 13R, and NFPA 25).
AWWA Research Foundation has published the following report: Impact of Fire Flow on Distribution System Water Quality, Design, and Operation. This report concludes the following:
“Water-efficient fire suppression technologies exist that use less water than conventional standards. In particular, the universal application of automatic sprinkler systems provides the most proven method for reducing loss of life and property due to fire, while at the same time providing faster response to the fire and requiring significantly less water than conventional fire-fighting techniques. It is recommended that the universal application of automatic fire sprinklers be adopted by local jurisdictions.” Consider the benefits: a single firefighter using a normal 1-1/2” fire hose can be applying between 175- 400 gallons of water per minute when attempting to extinguish a fire. On the other hand, a single fire sprinkler will be flowing only 18- to 40- gallons of water per minute. This means that over a 5-minute period, the following quantities of water are used:
Fire-fighter with 1-1/2” hose:
175 gpm x 5 minutes = 875 gallons of water
400 gpm x 5 minutes = 2,000 gallons of water
Fire sprinkler system:
18 gpm x 5 minutes = 90 gallons of water
40 gpm x 5 minutes = 200 gallons of water
Section 903.3.5.3: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. The section limits all hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems to not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity. The 10% buffer in hydraulic calculation is a common engineering business practice that gives some flexibility to account for system water pressures that may decrease as additional demands are placed on the water system from additional construction or as the system ages.
Section 904.2.2.1: This is a new section added to the Fire Code to require that all new hood and duct commercial kitchen extinguishing systems are monitored by a central station or remote supervising station to ensure that the fire department is notified and able to respond to a fire.
CFC Chapter 32 – High-Piled Combustible Storage
Section 3206.4.2: This section is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787 and relocated to the automatic sprinkler section within Chapter 32 of the Fire Code. By requiring client leased or occupant owned warehouses to have a technical report completed by a registered engineer, it will minimize problems concerning commodity and sprinkler protection. By having an engineer complete a technical report for the proposed or existing building it will provide greater certainty that adequate protection for the commodities that are proposed will be sufficient. By not having adequate sprinkler protection, it could be detrimental to the building and could also cause loss of life in the event of a fire. Geographically this can be a significant problem due to the seismic activity that Riverside County experiences. The Engineer can assess the adequate protection for the correct commodity classifications, ensure the correct seismic provisions are in place for the type of system to be installed, and provide a professional assurance to a very volatile type of occupancy. It takes a vast number of resources to extinguish a fire of this type. By adding this requirement, it will ensure an added level of safety. Modifications have been made to provide clarification that certain reference documents are not required.
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9 CFC Chapter 49 - Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas Section 4904.2.1: This section has been deleted and is covered by the provisions of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code and under Riverside County Ordinance No. 999.
CFC Chapter 41 – Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations Section 4107: A new Section 4107, including Sections 4107.1 through 4107.2.3 is added to the Fire Code to provide the fire department with the authority to inspect Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles during special events. This section was removed from the CFC due to conflict in regulations, however HCD agrees that there would be an expectation for fire marshals to have jurisdiction over safety inspections (especially for fire protection equipment and systems’ inspections, testing and maintenance), for participating SPCM MFF during special events requiring CFC 105.6 operational permits (such as Carnivals and Fairs, Exhibits and Trade Shows, or local codified “Special Events” …). See BSC TP-106 (Rev. 10/20) Initial Statement of Reasons June 21, 2021 Rulemaking File SFM 06/21 – Part 9 – 2021 Triennial Code Cycle.
CFC Chapter 56 – Explosives and Fireworks
Section 5608.2: A new Section 5608.2 is added to the Fire Code to establish a minimum required radius of the fallout area for aerial shells to be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved. This is necessary due to the climatic wind conditions within Riverside County.
CFC Appendix B – Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings
Section B103.2.1: A new Section B103.2.1 is added to the Fire Code to establish the minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area to be 1,500 gallons per minute to ensure that adequate fire-flow is provided.
Table B105.2 of Appendix B: This amendment is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This allows the fire department to still have adequate fire flow mitigation with sprinkler protection and not jeopardize main distribution systems by inadequately under sizing them and have costly upgrades for future projects. With the geographical diversity that the County has it is important that this requirement be added to ensure adequate water in the event of a fire.
CFC Appendix C – Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution Section C103.1 of Appendix C: This provision is carried over from the previous Ordinance No. 787. This provision is to clarify the additional location of fire hydrants to be at intersections. This requirement has been standard policy within Riverside County.
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10 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (CWUIC) Amendments California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.7 and 18941.5 require that the modification or change be expressly marked and identified as to which each finding refers. Therefore, the Board of Supervisors finds that the following table sets forth the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code sections that have been modified and the associated local climatic, geological and/or topographical conditions described above supporting the modification.
2025 CWUIC CODE
SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I, II, III
102.4.1.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code Administrative 104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief and Fire Department Administrative 104.2 Determination of Compliance Administrative
104.8 and 104.8.1 Liability Administrative
105.2 Permits Required Administrative
108.2 Schedule of Permit fees Administrative
108.7 Cost Recovery Administrative
109.3.7 Violation and Penalties Administrative
202 Fire Chief Administrative
302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Administrative 501.1 Scope I, II, & III
602.1 General I, II, & III
602.3.2 Final Fire Protection Plan I, II, & III
603.1 General I, II, & III
603.3 Landscape and Fuel Modification plans I, II, & III 603.3.1 Contents I, II, & III
604.1 General I, II, & III
604.3 Requirements I, II, & III
604.3.1 Retroactivity I, II, & III
604.6 Clearance of brush, vegetative growth, and combustible material from improved parcels I, II, & III
604.7 Clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures I, II, & III 604.7.1 Structures I, II, & III
604.7.2 Timing for New Buildings and additions to Existing Buildings I, II, & III 604.7.3 Photovoltaic Systems I, II, & III
604.8 Defensible Space clearance zones and requirements I, II, & III 604.8.1 Requirements I, II, & III
604.8.2 Zone 0 purpose and location I, II, & III
604.8.2.1 Non-Combustible Zone 0 for New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, and new or replacement landscape I, II, & III 604.8.2.2 Additional requirements in Zone 0 I, II, & III 604.8.2.3 Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings I, II, & III 604.8.2.3.1 Zone 0 restrictions I, II, & III
604.8.3 Zone 1 purpose and location I, II, & III
604.8.3.1 Requirements and allowable items I, II, & III 604.8.4 Zone 2 purpose and location I, II, & III
604.8.4.1 Requirements and allowable items I, II, & III 604.8.4.2 Spacing I, II, & III
604.8.5 General requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2 I, II, & III 604.8.5.1 Dead and dying vegetation I, II, & III
604.8.5.2 Mulch and wood chips within Zones 1 and 2 I, II, & III 604.8.5.3 Firewood I, II, & III
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11 2025 CWUIC CODE
SECTION TITLE/SUBJECT FINDINGS I, II, III
604.8.5.4 Clearance from chimney, stovepipe I, II, & III 604.8.5.5 Trees I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.1 Tree spacing I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.2 Ground clearance of trees I, II, & III
604.8.5.5.3 Ground cover under tree canopy I, II, & III 604.8.5.6 Continuous tree canopies I, II, & III
604.8.5.6.1 New Structures I, II, & III
604.8.5.6.2 Existing Structures I, II, & III
604.8.5.7 Grasses I, II, & III
604.9 Fire protection equipment and utilities I, II, & III 604.10 Planting vegetation under or adjacent to energized electrical lines I, II, & III 604.11 Fencing I, II, & III
604.11.1 Scope I, II, & III
604.11.2 New Fencing I, II, & III
604.11.3 Existing Fencing I, II, & III
607.1 General I, II, & III
607.1.1 Combustible Materials I, II, & III
607.2 Storage for off-site use I, II, & III
608.1.1 Restricted development setbacks I, II, & III
608.2 General I, II, & III
608.2.1 Setback reduction I, II, & III
609.2.7.1 Greenbelts I, II, & III
609.2.7.2 Access to Greenbelts I, II, & III
A102.1 General I, II, & III
A105.1 General I, II, & III
A105.4 Combustible Materials I, II, & III
2025 CWUIC Local Amendment Justification/Statement of Reason Building Standards Law allows local amendments in accordance with the following:
For purposes of this subdivision, a county may make reasonably necessary modifications to the requirements, adopted pursuant to the Health and Safety Code Section 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, contained in the provisions of the code and regulations on the basis of local conditions.
CWUIC Chapter 1 – Administration:
Section 102.4.1.1: A new section added to the CWUIC to clarify that where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Riverside County Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
Section 104.1.1: Similar to the existing Ordinance 787 amendment to the Fire Code, this section ensures that enforcement capability be disseminated to other law enforcement entities within the Riverside County area because of its vast topography and diversity. This gives the Riverside County Fire Department greater enforcement capabilities due to the presence of these other agencies across the County of Riverside.
Section 104.2: New amendment to Section 104.2 to clarify that “Guidelines” may be created to render interpretations of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code and shall be enforceable as part of the code.
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12 Section 104.8 and 104.8.1: This amended section is the same as in the Fire Code carried over from the existing Ordinance No. 787 to resolve any conflict between state law and the fire code provisions.
Section 105.2: This new amendment to CWUIC Section 105.2 adds an additional permit item for “Landscape and Fuel Modification Zones.”
Section 108.2: This amended section is similar to the previous Ordinance No. 787 for the Fire Code. This amendment is necessary to identify that fees are in accordance with Riverside County Ordinance 671.
Section 108.7: This new section is similar to the previous Ordinance No. 787 for the fire code. This section is maintained in accordance with the Health and Safety Code 13009 and 13009.1, and Government Code 53150, et seq. for cost recovery.
Section 109.3.7: This amended section is similar to the previous Ordinance No. 787 for the fire code provisions. Ordinance No. 787 requires punishments and penalties for violations to be in accordance with Ordinance No. 725 and Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.
CWUIC Chapter 2 – Definitions:
Section 202: This new amendment is similar to the previous Ordinance No. 787 for the Fire Code. This definition was added to designate that this term means the Fire Chief of Riverside County whenever the wording appears in the California Fire Code or this Ordinance. This is to distinguish obligatory authority to the Fire Chief or any of the designated representatives for fire prevention measures and declarations in enforcing this Ordinance.
CWUIC Chapter 3 – Wildland-Urban Interface Areas:
Section 302.1.1: New amendment designating the Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The Riverside County Board has adopted the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to Government Code section 51178 and designated those areas within the County as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as shown on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Maps have been adopted under Riverside County Ordinance 999.
CWUIC Chapter 5 – Special Building Construction Requirements:
Section 501.1: A new amendment clarifying that for the purpose of the special building construction requirements in Chapter 5, a wildland-urban interface area shall be defined as a geographical area identified by the state as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, and other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated by Ordinance 999 as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
CWUIC Chapter 6 – Fire Protection Requirements:
Section 602.1: A new amendment to Section 602.1 to clarify when a Fire Protection Plan is required. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
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13 Section 602.3.2: A new amendment to Section 602.3.2 to clarify the items required in a Final Fire Protection Plan. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 603.1: A new amendment to Section 603.1 to include a reference to replacement landscaping.
This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 603.3: A new amendment to Section 603.1 to require Landscape and Fuel Modification Plans for any project in a Wildland-Urban Interface Area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 603.3.1: A new amendment to Section 603.3.1 adding the requirement for the delineation of the 5-foot (1524 mm) (Zone 0), 30-foot (9144 mm) (Zone 1) and 100-foot (30 480 mm) (Zone 2) fuel management zones from all structures as part of the landscape plans. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.1: A new amendment to Section 604.1 to delete references to State Responsibility Areas (SRA) to include the defensible space requirements within the local responsibility area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.3: A new amendment to Section 604.3 to include a reference to Appendix A of the CWUIC and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
Section 604.3.1: A new Section 604.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to add a requirement that when required, by the Fire Code Official, or State Law, existing Defensible Space/Fuel Modification Zones (FMZ) shall require retrofitting, including thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation, to meet this Code or State Law. Upon notification by the Fire Code Official, and when approved, work to bring an existing Defensible Space and FMZ into compliance with this Code, may be done over a two to four (2-4) year period as determined by the Fire Code Official. A compliance plan prepared by the property owner may be requested for review and approval by the Fire Code Official. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.6: A new Section 604.6 is added to the CWUIC requiring that all improved parcels declared a Public Nuisance shall be cleared entirely of combustible material. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.7: A new Section 604.7 is added to the CWUIC to require clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.7.1: A new Section 604.7.1 is added to the CWUIC to specify the requirements for clearance of vegetation around structures located in a Fire Hazard Severity Zone. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.7.2: A new Section 604.7.2 is added to the CWUIC to provide a timeline for the clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.7.3: A new Section 604.7.3 is added to the CWUIC to delineate the vegetation clearance requirements around freestanding photovoltaic systems in the wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8: A new Section 604.8 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the three defensible space zones.
This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
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14 Section 604.8.1: A new Section 604.8.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the code sections for the defensible space requirements. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.2: A new Section 604.8.2 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the purpose and location of Zone 0. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.2.1: A new Section 604.8.2.1 is added to the CWUIC to delineate the Zone 0 requirements for all new buildings, additions to existing buildings, installation of new landscape, and refurbishment of existing landscape areas. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.2.2: A new Section 604.8.2.2 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the vegetation and landscape requirements in Zone 0. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.2.3: A new section heading 604.8.2.3 is added to the CWUIC for the Zone 0 requirements for existing buildings. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.2.3.1: A new Section 604.8.2.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to clarify the Zone 0 requirements applicable to existing buildings with landscape installed prior to January 1, 2026. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.3: A new Section 604.8.3 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the purpose and location of Zone 1. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.3.1: A new Section 604.8.3.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the requirements and allowable vegetation in Zone 1. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.4: A new Section 604.8.4 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the purpose and location of Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.4.1: A new Section 604.8.4.1 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the requirements and allowable vegetation in Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.4.2: A new Section 604.8.4.2 is added to the CWUIC to indicate the spacing requirements for trees and vegetation in Zone 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5: A new section heading 604.8.5 is added to the CWUIC for the general requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.1: A new Section 604.8.5.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring the removal of all dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches, leaves, weeds, and tree needles within Zone 0, 1, and 2.
This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.2: A new Section 604.8.5.2 is added to the CWUIC requiring the use of combustible mulch and wood chips shall be in accordance with the requirements of Riverside County Fire Department
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15 Guidelines within Zones 1 and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.3: A new Section 604.8.5.3 is added to the CWUIC indicating the requirements for firewood within Zones 0, 1, and 2 are found in Section 607 of the code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.4: A new Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the CWUIC requiring that any portion of a tree or shrub that extends within 10 feet horizontally or vertically of a chimney outlet or stovepipe outlet shall be removed within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.5: A new Section 604.8.5.5 is added to the CWUIC requiring that new trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree’s drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.5.1: A new Section 604.8.5.5.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring the horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 20 feet in Zone 1 and not less than 10 feet in Zone 2 and separation distance may be increased for slopes exceeding 20 percent with the required spacing measured between trees at maturity. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.5.2: A new Section 604.8.5.5.2 is added to the CWUIC addressing the ground clearance requirements for trees within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.5.3: A new Section 604.8.5.5.3 is added to the CWUIC addressing the ground cover under tree canopies within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.6: A new section heading 604.8.5.6 is added to the CWUIC to address continuous tree canopies within Zone 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.6.1: A new Section 604.8.5.6.1 is added to the CWUIC prohibiting continuous tree canopies adjacent to new structures within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.6.2: A new Section 604.8.5.6.2 is added to the CWUIC to address the requirements for continuous tree canopies adjacent to existing structures within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.8.5.7: A new Section 604.8.5.7 is added to the CWUIC requiring that natural or annual grasses shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4-inch stubble with clippings removed within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.9: A new Section 604.9 is added to the CWUIC addressing defensible space requirements around communication site towers and their support buildings; required fire protection water supplies, including water tanks, water supply pumps, and pump houses; and any other utility structure as required by the Fire Code Official within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.10: A new Section 604.10 is added to the CWUIC prohibiting vegetation planted under or adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, will grow within 10 feet of the energized conductors
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16 within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.11: A new section heading 604.11 is added to the CWUIC to address fencing requirements within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.11.1: A new Section 604.11.1 is added to the CWUIC to address fencing requirements within Zone 0 in a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.11.2: A new Section 604.11.2 is added to the CWUIC to require new fencing and gates to be constructed of a non-combustible material in a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 604.11.3: A new Section 604.11.3 is added to the CWUIC to allow fencing installed prior to January 1, 2026 in a wildland-urban interface area to remain, except the entire fencing not parallel and within 5 feet of the building, including gates within the fencing, shall be constructed of a non-combustible material when any portion of the existing fencing within 5 feet is replaced. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 607.1: A new amendment to Section 607.1 of the CWUIC to prohibit the storage of firewood within Zone 0. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 607.1.1: A new Section 607.1.1 is added to the CWUIC requiring combustible materials, other than vegetation, stored within Zones 1 and 2 shall not be stored so as to pose a hazard to any building and that piles shall not exceed 100 square feet of area and a maximum height of 10 feet and shall be separated by a minimum of 20-foot clear area when located within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 607.2: A new amendment to Section 607.2 of the CWUIC to prohibit the storage of firewood and combustible materials not for consumption on the premises within Zones 0, 1, and 2. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 608.1.1: A new Section 608.1.1 is added to the CWUIC with restricted development setbacks for new structures and additions to existing structures located less than 100 feet from any protected habitat within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 608.2: A new amendment to Section 608.2 of the CWUIC expanding the applicability of the required 30-foot setback to new tract and parcel maps, new buildings, and additions to existing buildings within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 608.2.1: A new amendment to Section 608.2.1 of the CWUIC deleting the exception of complying with the special building construction requirements as a setback reduction within a wildland-urban interface area, since the structures would already be subject to those requirements. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 609.2.7.1: A new amendment to Section 608.2.7.1 of the CWUIC addressing the approval of greenbelt locations within a wildland-urban interface area. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section 609.2.7.2: A new amendment to Section 608.2.7.2 of the CWUIC addressing the access points to proposed greenbelt locations for subdivisions and other developments within a wildland-urban interface
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17 area to allow for on-going maintenance and firefighter access. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
CWUIC Appendix A – General Requirements:
Section A102.1: A new amendment to Section A102.1 of the CWUIC adding a reference for vegetation control to Chapter 6 of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section A105.1: A new amendment to Section A105.1 of the CWUIC adding a reference for the storage and use of materials to Chapter 6 of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
Section A105.4: A new amendment to Section A105.4 of the CWUIC adding a reference for the outside storage and use of combustible materials to the applicable fire code sections. This amendment is necessary due to climatic, topographical, and geological conditions in Riverside County.
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28 ORDINANCE NO. 787.11
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 787 AND ADOPTING THE
2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND
THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE AS AMENDED
The Board of Supervisors of the County of Riverside ordains as follows:
Section 1. Ordinance No. 787 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
ORDINANCE NO. 787
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
ADOPTING THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE AND 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE CODE AS AMENDED Section 1. FINDINGS. The Board of Supervisors finds the following:
A. Every three years the State of California adopts a new California Fire Code and California Wildland-Urban Interface Code , as part of the California Building Standards Code, which becomes effective as to Riverside County180 days after publication by the California Building Standards Commission.
B. The International Fire Code has been published and adopted, as amended, by the California Building Standards Commission into the California Code of Regulations as Title 24, Part 9, titled the California Fire Code.
C. The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code has been published and adopted, as amended, by the California Building Standards Commission into the California Code of Regulations as Title 24, Part 7, titled the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
D. Riverside County may establish more restrictive standards reasonably necessary to provide fire protection for life and property because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions.
E. Riverside County has an arid climate with annual rainfall varying from three (3)
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28 inches in Blythe to over thirty-three (33) inches in Pine Cove. The County also experiences annual hot, dry Santa Ana Winds, which contribute to fires spreading quickly throughout the County.
F. A variety of regions exist within Riverside County including deserts, mountains, brush covered wild lands, the Salton Sea and agricultural lands. Additionally, elevations within Riverside County range from three hundred (300) feet below sea level to mountains over ten thousand (10,000) feet. This variety in regions contributes to an increased emergency response time, which necessitates cooperation between local agencies.
G. Riverside County contains a large number of sensitive habitats for various species and vegetation, consists of large open space areas between major urban centers and includes landscapes varying from mountains and hills to valleys and deserts. These conditions impact building and structure location, which impedes emergency access and response.
H. Riverside County extends from Orange County to the State of Arizona and is mixed with congested urban areas, rural lands and wild lands, which increase Riverside County Fire Department response times to emergencies.
I. Two major earthquake faults, the San Andreas Fault and the San Jacinto Fault, bisect Riverside County and numerous minor faults exist throughout it. As a result, a substantial amount of property and persons located in Riverside County are likely to be impacted by earthquakes and will require emergency response and rescue.
J. The topography within Riverside County extends from flat to twenty-five (25) percent slope for habitable land, which causes buildings and structures to be located in unique areas that impact emergency response and access.
K. In addition to earthquakes, a substantial amount of property and persons located in Riverside County are likely to be impacted by landslides, wind erosion, blown sand, flooding and wildfires because of the County’s unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
L. The additional requirements included herein are necessary to properly protect the health, safety and welfare of the residents and workers of Riverside County.
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28 M. Revenue shortages make it difficult to locate additional fire stations and provide staffing sufficient to control fires in single and multi-story retail, commercial and industrial buildings, making enhanced built-in protection necessary.
N. The sections of the California Fire Code may be referred to by the same number used in said published compilation preceded by the words “Riverside County Fire Code Section” or “Fire Code Section.”
O. The sections of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code may be referred to by the same number used in said published compilation preceded by the words "Riverside County Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section" or "Wildland-Urban Interface Code Section."
Section 2. PURPOSE. The purpose of this ordinance is to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, and the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7, as amended, to govern the safeguarding of life and property from fire, explosion hazards and hazardous conditions and to regulate the issuance of permits and collection of fees.
Section 3. AUTHORITY. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5 which allow a county to adopt modifications or changes to the California Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code that are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
Section 4. APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE. Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in Section 5 of this Ordinance, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Fire Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Fire Code are hereby adopted – Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is hereby adopted, except that Section 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and Sections, 503, 510.2, 1103.2, and 5707 are adopted.
Section 5. AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
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28 A. SCOPE AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
1. Section 101.4 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
B. APPLICABILITY.
1. Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
102.5 Application of residential code. Where structures are designed and constructed in accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply as follows:
1. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the structure shall apply including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire apparatus access and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this code shall apply.
2. Administrative, operational and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.
3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached accessory buildings 3,600 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2. The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section R317.5.1 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages.
2. A new Section 102.13.1 is added to Section 102.13 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
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28 C. 102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Riverside County Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE FIRE CODE OFFICIAL.
1. A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy and Fire Department.
1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance. Under the Fire Chief’, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s, direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of Riverside County pertaining to the following:
2.1. The prevention of fires.
2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.
2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.
2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
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28 3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:
3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire Department.
3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.
3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire Department.
3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
3.6. Code Officers of the Riverside County Code Enforcement Department.
3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
2. Section 104.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted and replaced with the following:
104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:
1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.
2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
3. Shall be enforceable as part of this code.
3. Sections 104.8 and 104.8.1 of the California Fire Code are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
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28 104.8 Liability. Any liability against Riverside County or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.
4. A new Section 104.12 is added to Section 104 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas. Except upon National Forest Land, the Fire Chief is authorized to determine and announce the closure of any hazardous fire area or portion thereof. Any closure by the Fire Chief for a period of more than fifteen (15) calendar days must be approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors within fifteen (15) calendar days of the Fire Chief’s original order of closure. Upon such closure, no person shall go in or be upon any hazardous fire area, except upon the public roadways and inhabited areas. During such closure, the Fire Chief shall erect and maintain at all entrances to the closed area sufficient signs giving notice of closure. This section shall not prohibit residents or owners of private property within any closed area, or their invitees, from going in or being upon their lands. This section shall not apply to any entry, in the course of duty, by a peace officer, duly authorized public officer or fire department personnel.
For the purpose of this section, “hazardous fire area” shall mean public or private land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest and situated in a location that makes suppression difficult resulting in great damage. Such areas are designated on Hazardous Fire Area maps filed with the office of the Fire Chief.
D. FEES.
1. Section 108.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in Riverside County Ordinance No. 671.
2. A new Section 108.7 is added to Section 108 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
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28 108.7 Cost recovery. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5(b)(1 ), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the containment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any person who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response of Riverside County Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the County in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. These provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a county official shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident.
E. MEANS OF APPEALS.
1. Section 112.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
112.1 Board of appeals established. The Board of Appeals shall be the County Executive Officer. If he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief and Chief Deputy shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy or their designee’s shall be in attendance at the appeal hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited, at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
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28 F. VIOLATIONS.
1. Section 113.4 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
113.4 Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this ordinance, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this code or Ordinance 787.
Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with Ordinance No. 725 and Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5.
G. DEFINITIONS.
1. Section 202, definition of “Fire Chief” in the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief’s designee.
H. OPEN FLAMES.
1. Section 308.1.7 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
308.1.7 Sky lanterns or similar devices. A person shall not release or cause to be released a sky lantern or similar device.
I. FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS.
1. A new Section 503.1.2.1 is added to Section 503.1.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.2.1 Remoteness. Unless otherwise approved, where two fire apparatus access roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than onehalf of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
2. Section 503.2.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less than 24 feet (7315 mm), exclusive of shoulders, except for approved
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28 security gates in accordance with Section 503.6, and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches (4115 mm). For additional requirements or alternatives see Riverside County Fire Department Standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
3. Section 503.2.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall be the only authority authorized to designate fire apparatus access roads and fire lanes and to modify the minimum fire lane access widths for fire or rescue operations.
4. A new Section 503.6.1 is added to Section 503.6 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.6.1 Automatic opener. New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicle in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
Exception: Gates serving individual one- and two-family dwelling parcels.
5. A new Section 503.7 is added to Section 503 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.7 Loading areas and passenger drop-off areas. On private properties, where fire apparatus access roads are utilized for loading or unloading or utilized for passenger drop-off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width shall be added to the minimum required width for the fire apparatus access road.
J. FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES.
1. A new Section 507.5.7 is added to Section 507.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets. As determined by the fire code official, fire hydrant sizes and outlets shall be based on the following:
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28 1. Residential Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and half (2 ½) inch outlet.
2. Super Hydrant Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one half (2 ½) inch outlet.
3. Super Hydrant Enhanced – two (2) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one half (2 ½) inch outlet.
2. A new Section 507.5.8 is added to Section 507.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker. Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines, as may be amended from time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person responsible for removal or damage.
K. FIRE COMMAND CENTER.
1. Section 508.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
508.1 General. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified as high-rise buildings by the California Building Code, in all buildings greater than 300,000 square feet (27 870 m2), and in Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access a fire command center for fire department operations shall be provided and shall comply with Sections 508.1.1 through 508.1.7.
2. Section 508.1.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
508.1.1 Location and access. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the main lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved by the fire code official. The room shall have direct access from the building exterior at the lowest level of fire department access.
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28 3. Section 508.1.3 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
508.1.3 Size. The fire command center shall be not less than 0.015 percent of the total building area of the facility served or 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, whichever is greater, with a minimum dimension of 0.7 times the square root of the room area or 10 feet (3048 mm), whichever is greater.
Where a fire command center is solely required because a building is greater than 300,000 square feet (27 870 m2), the fire command center shall have a minimum size of 96 square feet (9 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm) where approved by the fire code official.
L. FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND ACCESS.
1. A new Section 509.2.1 is added to section 509.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
509.2.1 Minimum clearances. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained around the circumference of exterior fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system component that may require immediate access, except as otherwise required or approved.
M. MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION.
1. Section 608.11.1.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
608.11.1.2 Manual operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls.
N. AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS.
1. Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2 Where required.
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28 1. In all new buildings and structures which are 3,600 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification. Where the Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21 of the California Fire Code require more restrictive requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.
2.All existing buildings, except for one- and two-family dwellings, shall be retrofitted with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds 3,600 square feet and changes are made to the building including any of the following: change of use/occupancy, removal of an existing fire wall as defined by the California Building Code, or additions of 50% or more are made to the original building area and the resulting square footage exceeds 5,000 square feet.
3. One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations.
Exceptions: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:
1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment, batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with Section 907.2 and are
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28 separated from the remainder of the building by not less than 1- hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.
2. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes constructed in accordance with the California Building Code.
3. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.
4. Non-combustible fueling station canopies not exceeding 10,000 square feet when separated from other buildings by a distance of not less than 50 feet.
5. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking.
6. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted.
The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exception in Section 903.2.3
b. Exception in Section 903.2.11.3
2. A new Section 903.3.5.3 is added to Section 903.3.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
O. COMMERCIAL HOOD AND DUCT SYSTEMS.
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28 1. A new Section 904.2.2.1 is added to Section 904.2.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
904.2.2.1 Activation of the Fire Alarm System. Where a fire alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is serving the occupancy where the extinguishing system is located, the actuation of the automatic fire-extinguishing system shall actuate the fire alarm signaling system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. If a fire alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is not present, one will be required to be installed to provide monitoring for the automatic fire -extinguishing system.
P. GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES.
1. A new Section 3206.4.2 is added to Section 3206.4 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
3206.4.2 Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant owned warehouses. Designs of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or occupant owned buildings containing high pile storage shall be based on the requirements of NFPA 13. Unless otherwise approved a Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of California, shall perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage configuration, building height and other information related to the development of an appropriate sprinkler system design. The engineer shall also make reasonable efforts to meet with the building owner or operator to understand seasonal or customer related fluctuations to the stored commodities, storage height, and configuration. The sprinkler design shall be based on the most demanding requirements determined through the onsite survey and discussions with the building owner or operator. The technical report shall describe the basis for determining the commodity and sprinkler design selection, how the commodities will be isolated or separated, and include references to the design document(s). If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a copy of the fire test report shall be provided at the time of plan review.
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28 Q. MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES.
1. A new Section 4107 is added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4107 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES.
2. New Sections 4107.1 through 4107.2.3 are added to Section 4107 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4107.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles that are equipped with appliances that produce smoke or grease-laden vapors shall comply with this section. 4107.2 Maintenance. Maintenance of systems on mobile food preparation vehicles shall be in accordance with Sections 4107.2.1 through 4107.2.3. 4107.2.1 Exhaust system. The exhaust system, including hood, greaseremoval devices, fans, ducts and other appurtenances, shall be inspected and cleaned in accordance with Section 606.3.
4107.2.2 Fire protection systems and devices. Fire protection systems and devices shall be maintained in accordance with Section 901.6. 4107.2.3 Fuel gas systems. LP-gas containers installed on the vehicle and fuel-gas piping systems shall be inspected annually by an approved inspection agency or a company that is registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation to requalify LP-gas cylinders, to ensure that system components are free from damage, suitable for the intended service and not subject to leaking. CNG containers shall be inspected every 3 years in a qualified service facility. CNG containers shall not be used past their expiration date as listed on the manufacturer’s container label. Upon satisfactory inspection, the approved inspection agency shall affix a tag on the fuel gas system or within the vehicle indicating the name of the inspection agency and the date of satisfactory inspection.
R. FIREWORKS DISPLAY.
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28 1. A new Section 5608.2 is added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5608.2 Fallout Area. For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the fallout area shall be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be fired, unless otherwise approved.
S. APPENDIX B.
1. A new Section B103.2.1 is added to Section B103.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions. The minimum fire flow for any new subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall be 1,500 gallons per minute.
2. Table B105.2 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND
TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC
SPRINKLER
SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIREFLOW
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FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler
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California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table
B105.1(2) at the reduced
flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the
California Fire Code
50% of the value in Table
B105.1(2)b
Duration in Table
B105.1(2) at the reduced
flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m
a. The reduced fire-flow shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute. b. The reduced fire-flow shall not be less than 1,5000 gallons per minute.
T. APPENDIX C.
1. Section C103.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
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28 C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the California Fire Code shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall be provided at street intersections.
Section 6. APPLICATION AND AROPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE. Except as stated in this Section or as amended below in Section 7 of this Ordinance, all of the provisions and appendices of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set for in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted and shall apply to the unincorporated areas of Riverside County. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code – Chapter 1, Division II of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is hereby adopted, except that Sections 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and sections A101 through A102.2, A102.4, A104, A105.1, A105.4 through A105.4.2, A106 through A106.2 and A107 through A107.5 are adopted.
Section 7. AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE:
A. APPLICABILITY,
1. A new Section 102.4.1.1 is added to Section 102.4.1 of the California WildlandUrban Interface Code to read as follows:
102.4.1.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Where a conflict exists between the provisions of the Riverside County Fire Code and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
B. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL.
1. A new Section 104.l.l is added to Section 104.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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28 104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, and Fire Department.
1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this ordinance and to perform such duties as directed by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors.
2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized to administer, interpret and enforce this ordinance. Under the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances of Riverside County pertaining to the following:
2.1. The prevention of fires.
2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.
2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.
2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this ordinance and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:
3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
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28 3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire Department.
3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.
3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County Fire Department.
3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
3.6. Code Officers of the Riverside County Code Enforcement Department.
3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
2. Section 104.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted and replaced with the following:
104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:
1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.
2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
3. Shall be enforceable as part of this code.
3. Sections 104.8 and 104.8.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
104.8 Liability. Any liability against Riverside County or any officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.
C. PERMITS.
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28 1. Section 105.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in it’s entirety and replaced with the following:
105.2 Permits Required. Unless otherwise exempted, buildings or structures regulated by this code shall not be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, removed, converted, demolished or changed in use or occupancy unless a separate permit for each building or structure has first been obtained from the code official.
For buildings or structures erected for temporary uses, see Section A108.3.
Where required by the code official, a permit shall be obtained for the following activities, operations, practices or functions within a wildland-urban interface area:
1. Automobile wrecking yard.
2. Candles and open flames in assembly areas.
3. Explosives or blasting agents.
4. Fireworks.
5. Flammable or combustible liquids.
6. Hazardous materials.
7. Liquefied petroleum gases.
8. Landscape and fuel modification zones.
9. Lumberyards.
10. Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations.
11. Open burning.
12. Pallet Yards.
13. Pyrotechnical special effects material.
14. Tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures.
15. Tire storage.
16. Welding and cutting operations.
D. FEES.
1. Section 108.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
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28 108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in Riverside County Ordinance No. 671.
2. A new Section 108.7 is added to Section 108 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
108.7 Cost recovery. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5(b)(1 ), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the containment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any person who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response of Riverside County Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the County in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. These provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code, Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a county official shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident.
E. INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
1. Section 109.3.7 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
109.3.7 Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or association of persons to violate any provision of this ordinance, or to violate the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this code or Ordinance 787.
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28 Punishments and penalties for violations shall be in accordance with Ordinance No. 725, Health and Safety Code Sections 17995 through 17995.5 and Government Code Section 51185.
F. DEFINITIONS.
1. Section 202, definition of "Fire Chief” in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief’s designee.
G. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA DESIGNATIONS.
1. Section 302.1.1 is added to Section 302.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. The Riverside County Board has adopted the recommendations of the State Fire Marshal made pursuant to Government Code section 51178 and designated those areas within the County as moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones as shown on the Local Responsibility Area Fire Hazard Severity Zones Maps published by the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The Maps have been adopted under Riverside County Ordinance 999.
H. SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS.
1. Section 501.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface shall be amended as follows:
501.1 Scope. Buildings and structures in a wildland-urban interface area shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and this code. For the purpose of this Chapter, a wildland-urban interface area shall be defined as a geographical area identified by the state as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189, and other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated by Ordinance 999 as moderate, high, and very high fire
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28 hazard severity zones based on recommendations from the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
Exceptions:
1. Group U accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11 m2) in floor area where located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.
2. Group U agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.
I. FIRE PROTECTION PLANS.
1. Section 602.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
602.1 General. A fire protection plan shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for any proposed subdivision of land or building project. The fire protection plan shall be prepared to determine the acceptability of fire protection and life safety measures designed to mitigate wildfire hazards presented for the property under consideration.
The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualified landscape architect, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the code official and shall analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region to recommend necessary changes.
Submittal of a preliminary fire protection plan shall be required prior to the submission of a final fire protection plan.
Exception: A single-family dwelling (Group R-3 Occupancy) when located on an existing legal parcel.
2. Section 602.3.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
602.3.2 Final Fire Protection Plan. Final fire protection plan shall include items listed in Section 602.3.1 and the following:
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28 1. A map identifying all proposed plants in the fuel modification zones with a legend that includes a symbol for each proposed plant species. The plan shall include specific information on each species proposed, including but not limited to:
1.1. The plant life-form;
1.2. The scientific and common name; and
1.3. The expected height and width for mature growth.
2. Identification of irrigated and non-irrigated zones.
3. Requirements for vegetation reduction around emergency access and evacuation routes.
4. Identification of existing vegetation proposed to remain.
5. Identification of points of access for equipment and personnel to maintain vegetation in common areas.
6. Methods and timetables for controlling, changing, or modifying areas on the property.
7. Legally binding statements regarding community responsibility for maintenance of fuel modification zones.
8. Legally binding statements to be included in covenants, conditions and restrictions regarding property owner responsibilities for vegetation maintenance.
J. VEGETATION PLAN.
1. Section 603.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.1 General. Planting of vegetation for new and replacement landscaping shall be selected to reduce vegetation in proximity to a structure and to maintain vegetation as it matures.
2. Section 603.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
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28 603.3 Landscape and Fuel Modification plans. Landscape and Fuel Modification plans shall be submitted for any project located in a WUI area. The landscape and Fuel Modification plan shall include development and maintenance requirements for the vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and roadways, and to provide significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety.
3. Section 603.3.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.3.1 Contents. Landscape plans shall contain the following:
1. Delineation of the 5-foot (1524 mm) (Zone 0), 30-foot (9144 mm) (Zone 1) and 100-foot (30 480 mm) (Zone 2) fuel management zones from all structures.
2. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.
3. Identification of irrigated areas.
4. A plant legend with both botanical and common names, and identification of all plant material symbols.
5. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot (9144 mm) zone.
K. MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE.
1. Section 604.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
604.1 General. Vegetation and fuels shall be managed to reduce the severity of potential exterior wildfire exposure to buildings and to reduce the risk of fire spreading to buildings as required by applicable laws and regulations.
2. Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
604.3 Requirements. Vegetation and fuels around all buildings and structures shall be maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
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28 2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Article 3, Section 1299.03.
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 1, Subchapter 1, Article 3, Section 3.07.
5. The requirements of Section 7, Appendix A of this ordinance and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
3. Section 604.3.1 is added to Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.3.1 Retroactivity. When required by the Fire Code Official, or State Law, existing Defensible Space/Fuel Modification Zones (FMZ) shall require retrofitting, including thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation, to meet this Code or State Law. Upon notification by the Fire Code Official, and when approved, work to bring an existing Defensible Space and FMZ into compliance with this Code, may be done over a two to four (2-4) year period as determined by the Fire Code Official.
A compliance plan prepared by the property owner may be requested for review and approval by the Fire Code Official.
4. Section 604.6 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.6 Clearance of brush, vegetative growth, and combustible material from improved parcels. All improved parcels declared a Public Nuisance shall be cleared entirely of combustible material. If the Fire Code Official determines this impractical, the provisions of Section 604.7 may be used.
5. Section 604.7 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7 Clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. Clearance of fuels and vegetative growth from structures shall be per sections 604.7.1 through 604.7.4 of this code.
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28 6. Section 604.7.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.1 Structures. Any person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining any Building or structure in, upon, or adjoining any FHSZ, governed by this section, and any person owning, leasing, or controlling any land adjacent to such Buildings, shall at all times maintain around and adjacent to such Building, an effective firebreak made by removing and clearing away, all combustible material on their property for a distance not less than 100 feet from all portions of the Building.
Distances may be increased by the Fire Code Official due to a site-specific analysis based on local conditions and when required, based on a Fire Protection Plan. This section shall not apply to single specimens or stands of protected species of trees, Ornamental Landscape or similar plants used in landscaping and ground covers, that are well-pruned, maintained, and spaced, and do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from other nearby vegetation to a structure or from a structure to other nearby vegetation or to interrupt the advance of embers toward a structure.
7. Section 604.7.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.2 Timing for New Buildings and additions to Existing Buildings. The provisions of Section 604.7 shall be completed prior to vertical construction of any New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
8. Section 604.7.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.3 Photovoltaic Systems. The clearance requirements around freestanding photovoltaic systems and equipment shall comply with the following:
1. A minimum 10-foot clearance for clusters of panels not exceeding 1,500 square feet of combined panel area.
2. A minimum of 30-foot clearance for clusters of panels greater than 1,500 square feet of combined panel area.
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4. Panels and clusters shall be not located within 30 feet of any Building subject to clearance requirements of Section 604 unless the clearance requirements of Section 604 are provided as measured from the perimeter of the panel or cluster.
9. Section 604.8 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8 Defensible Space clearance zones and requirements. The required 100- foot Defensible Space clearance is identified in three (3) distinct zones: Zone 0, 1, and 2.
10. Section 604.8.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.1 Requirements. Defensible Space shall be in accordance with the requirements of Appendix A of this code, Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines and the specific requirements for each zone listed in Sections 604.8.2 through 604.8.5.
11. Section 604.8.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2 Zone 0 purpose and location. Zone 0 reduces the likelihood of structure ignition by reducing the potential for direct ignition of the structure from flame contact, by embers that accumulate at the base of a wall, and/or indirect ignitions when embers ignite vegetation, vegetative debris, or other combustible materials located close to the structure that result in either a radiant heat and/or a direct flame contact exposure to the structure.
Zone 0 is the horizontal area within the first five (5) feet around the structure, including stairs, balconies, attached or adjacent decks, and outbuildings. Zone 0 is measured from the edge of a structure, attached or adjacent decks, patio covers, balconies, and floor projections above-grade. Zone 0 also includes the area on the
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28 roof of a building, and underneath and on top of attached decks, patio covers, balconies, and stair landings.
Advisory Notice: Riverside County Fire Department has local Zone 0 requirements currently in effect for new Buildings and additions to existing Buildings. New State regulations for Zone 0 are currently under development by the State Board of Forestry and Fire Protection. Any State regulation more restrictive than this ordinance shall apply. This may require thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation to meet State Law and regulations.
12. Section 604.8.2.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.1 Non-Combustible Zone 0 for New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, and new or replacement landscape. Fuels, including Combustible Materials and vegetation, are prohibited in Zone 0 for all New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, installation of new landscape, and refurbishment of existing landscape areas.
The application date of Section 604.8.2.1 shall be the later application date when any of the following occur:
1. Fire Department Clearance for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
2. Building permit for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
3. Landscape plans submitted for Riverside County Fire Department review.
4. Replacement of landscape when landscape plans are not required.
13. Section 604.8.2.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.2 Additional requirements in Zone 0.
1. New and existing tree canopies are prohibited within 10 feet of New Buildings, including the addition portion to Existing Buildings.
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28 Exception: Existing protected oak trees shall be trimmed to provide a minimum 5-foot clearance above the roof and 5 feet to the side of any New Building, or the addition portion to an Existing Building.
2. Landscaped roofs are prohibited.
3. Vegetation underneath decks is prohibited.
4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself, shall be removed.
5. Artificial or synthetic grass is prohibited within Zone 0.
6. Vines and climbing plants are not allowed on structures, including decks, patio/shade structures, and any fences within 5 feet of a Building.
7. Combustible mulch and wood chips are prohibited.
8. Firewood is prohibited.
9. All fencing and gates shall be non-combustible. See Section 604.11.
14. Section 604.8.2.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.3 Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings.
15. Section 604.8.2.3.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.3.1 Zone 0 restrictions. The following requirements apply within Zone 0 for all Existing Buildings with landscape installed prior to January 1, 2026:
1. No combustible landscape mulch or wood chips.
2. No firewood.
3. No vegetation underneath decks.
4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself, shall be removed.
5. Roofs and gutters on Buildings shall be maintained free of any leaves, needles, or other vegetative Combustible Materials.
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28 6. The vertical clearance distance for trees and vegetation above any roof shall be not less than 3 feet.
7. A minimum 3-foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided to the side and above any eave or roof projection from the exterior wall of a Building. A minimum 3-foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided below any eave or roof projection. This requirement also applies to any patio cover or other Building projections.
8. New trees are not allowed.
9. New or replacement landscaping shall comply with Sections 604.8.1, 604.8.2.1, and 604.8.2.2.
16. Section 604.8.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.3 Zone 1 purpose and location. Zone 1 reduces the likelihood of fire burning directly to the structure. This is accomplished by modifying Fuels and creating a discontinuity between planting groups that limits the pathways for fire to burn to the structure and reduces the potential for near-to-building ember generation and radiant heat exposures. An additional purpose of this zone is to provide a defendable area for fire personnel to stage and take direct action.
Zone 1 is the area within 5-30 feet of structures and decks, with slopes not greater than 20 percent; 5-50 feet from Buildings and decks, when slopes are greater than 20 percent.
17. Section 604.8.3.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.3.1 Requirements and allowable items. This is a minimal planting zone which includes very limited trees of a fire-smart type with additional spacing provided. Plants and other vegetation shall be in accordance with Appendix A of this code and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
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28 18. Section 604.8.4 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4 Zone 2 purpose and location. Zone 2 is designed to reduce the potential behavior of an oncoming fire in such a way as to drop an approaching fire from the crown of trees to the ground, reducing the flame heights, and the potential for ember generation and radiant heat exposure to structures. Additional benefits of the Zone 2 include facilitating direct defense actions and improving the function of Zones 0 and
1. Zone 2 is the area from the outer edge of Zone 1 to 100 feet from structures and decks.
19. Section 604.8.4.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4.1 Requirements and allowable items. Plants and other vegetation shall be in accordance with Appendix A of this code and Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
20. Section 604.8.4.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4.2 Spacing. Spacing of vegetation and trees at the outer edge of Zone 2 shall be based upon the height of the vegetation within Zone 2 or the adjacent area beyond the 100-foot zone, whichever provides for the greater spacing. This may require clearance outside the 100-foot zone or setting back vegetation and trees within Zone 2 away from the 100-foot line.
21. Section 604.8.5 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5 General requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2.
22. Section 604.8.5.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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28 604.8.5.1 Dead and dying vegetation. All dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees, branches, leaves, weeds, and tree needles shall be removed.
23. Section 604.8.5.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.2 Mulch and wood chips within Zones 1 and 2. Use of combustible Mulch and wood chips shall be in accordance with the requirements Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines.
24. Section 604.8.5.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.3 Firewood. See Section 607.
25. Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.4 Clearance from chimney, stovepipe. Any portion of a tree or shrub that extends within 10 feet horizontally or vertically of a chimney outlet or stovepipe outlet shall be removed.
26. Section 604.8.5.5 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5 Trees. New trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree’s drip line at maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure.
27. Section 604.8.5.5.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5.1 Tree spacing. The horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 20 feet in Zone 1 and not less than 10 feet in Zone 2. Separation distance may be increased for slopes exceeding 20 percent.
Required spacing is measured between trees at maturity.
28. Section 604.8.5.5.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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28 29. 604.8.5.5.2 Ground clearance of trees. Trees exceeding 6 feet in height shall be limbed up from the ground 6 feet or 1/3 the height of the tree, whichever is less.
Exception: Fruit trees when approved by the Fire Code Official.
30. Section 604.8.5.5.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5.3 Ground cover under tree canopy. When approved ground cover and shrubs are located underneath trees, the vertical clearance to the lowest branch of the tree canopy shall not be less than three times the height of the ground cover or shrub under or adjacent to the tree. The horizontal clearance shall be 3 feet from the trunk of the tree.
31. Section 604.8.5.6 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6 Continuous tree canopies.
32. Section 604.8.5.6.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6.1 New Structures. Continuous tree canopies are not allowed. Tree spacing shall be in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department…
33. Section 604.8.5.6.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6.2 Existing Structures. Continuous tree canopies may be allowed as determined by the Fire Code Official but will require the complete removal of any understory and smaller trees to meet requirements for a shaded fuel zone. Any remaining trees shall be limbed up a minimum of 12 feet from the ground or 1/3 the tree height, whichever is less. The intent is to not allow a crown (canopy) fire to spread unchecked to a structure and to bring any crown fire down to the ground level prior to Zone 1.
34. Section 604.8.5.7 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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28 604.8.5.7 Grasses. Natural or annual grasses shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4-inch stubble with clippings removed.
35. Section 604.9 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.9 Fire protection equipment and utilities. The clearance requirements of Sections 604.7 and 604.8 shall apply to communication site towers and their support Buildings; required fire protection water supplies, including water tanks, water supply pumps, and pump houses; and any other utility Structure as required by the Fire Code Official. The Fire Code Official may consider a reduced distance, not less than 30 feet, for communication site towers, water tanks, and Structures with no interior space, based upon a site risk assessment. Also see Appendix A.
36. Section 604.10 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.10 Planting vegetation under or adjacent to energized electrical lines. No vegetation shall be planted under or adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, will grow within 10 feet of the energized conductors.
37. Section 604.11 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11 Fencing.
38. Section 604.11.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.1 Scope. This section only applies to fences, including gates within the fencing, within 5 feet of Building(s), including Decks, (Zone 0) that are in an applicable Fire Hazard Severity Zone req by Chapter 6 of this code.
39. Section 604.11.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.2 New fencing. New fencing and gates shall be constructed of a noncombustible material.
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28 40. Section 604.11.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.3 Existing fencing. Fencing installed prior to January 1, 2026, may remain.
Exception: The entire fencing not parallel and within 5 feet of the Building, including gates within the fencing, shall be constructed of a non-combustible material when any portion of the existing fencing within 5 feet is being replaced. Fencing beyond 5 feet from the Building is not required to be replaced with non-combustible material.
L. STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
1. Section 607.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.1 General. Firewood and combustible materials shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath Buildings or Structures, or on Decks or under eaves, canopies, or other projections or overhangs. Firewood piles shall be located 30 feet (9144 mm) or more from structures unless completely covered by a fire-resistant material. Exposed wood piles located within the defensible space shall have a minimum clearance of 10 feet (3048 mm) down to bare mineral soil in all directions.
Firewood shall not be stored within Zone 0.
2. Section 607.1.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.1.1 Combustible Materials. Combustible Materials, other than vegetation, stored within Zones 1 and 2 shall not be stored so as to pose a hazard to any Building.
Piles shall not exceed 100 square feet of area and a maximum height of 10 feet. Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 20-foot clear area.
3. Section 607.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
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28 607.2 Storage for off-site use. Firewood and Combustible Materials not for consumption on the premises shall not be stored within Zones 0, 1, and 2. See Appendix A for storage requirements.
M. BUILDING SITING AND SETBACKS
1. Section 608.1.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
608.1.1 Restricted development setbacks. New Structures and additions to existing Structures shall not be constructed less than 100 feet from any protected habitat, whether on the same or adjacent Parcels, where the 100-foot Defensible Space required under Section 604.7 cannot be provided, unless an alternate method of construction and protection is provided that can ensure the safety of the Structure and emergency responders as approved by the Fire Code Official. Protected habitat includes lands restricted from brush clearance or modification due to Federal or State listed endangered species. Protected habitat does not include sensitive habitat areas.
2. Section 608.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
608.2 General. All parcels shall provide a minimum 30-foot (9144 mm) setback for all buildings from property lines and the center of a road, except as provided for in Section 608.2.1. [CCR T14 §1276.00(a)] This section applies to new Tract and Parcel maps, new Buildings, and additions to Existing Buildings.
3. Section 608.2.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
608.2.1 Setback reduction. A reduction in the minimum setback shall be based upon practical reasons, which may include but are not limited to, parcel dimensions or size; topographic limitations; Development density requirements or other Development patterns that promote low-carbon emission outcomes; sensitive habitat or other site constraints, and shall provide for an alternative method to reduce
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1. Non-combustible block walls or fences; or
2. Non-combustible material extending 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the furthest extent of the building; or
3. Hardscape landscaping; or
4. A reduction of exposed windows on the side of the structure with setback less than 30 feet (9144 mm). [CCR T14 §1276.01]
N. RIDGELINES, FUEL BREAKS, AND GREENBELTS.
1. Section 609.2.7.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.7.1 Greenbelts. Subdivisions and other developments, which propose Greenbelts as a part of the development plan, shall locate the Greenbelts strategically, as a separation between wildland fuels and Structures. The locations shall be approved by the inspection authority.
2. Section 609.2.7.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.7.2 Access to Greenbelts. A minimum of one (1) access point shall be provided to new Greenbelts at an approved location to allow for on-going maintenance and firefighter access. Additional access points shall be provided when required by the Fire Code Official.
O. APPENDIX A
1. Section A102.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
A102.1 General. Vegetation control shall comply with Sections A102.2 through A102.4 and with Chapter 6.
2. Section A105.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
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28 A105.1 General. In addition to the requirements of the California Fire Code, Ordinance 787 and Chapter 6, storage and use of the materials shall be in accordance with Sections A105.2 through A105.4.2.
3. Section A105.4 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
A105.4 Combustible Materials. Outside storage of Combustible Materials such as, but not limited to, wood, rubber tires, building materials, or paper products shall comply with the other applicable sections of this Ordinance and this section. Storage of pallets shall be in accordance with Section 5, Section 2810. Storage and processing of wood chips, hogged materials, fines, Compost, Compostable Material, Mulch, solid biomass, raw product, and combustible yard waste and recycle material shall be in accordance with Section 5, Section 2808.
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