San Ramon City Council
February 10, 2026

This resolution was entered into at a meeting of the Contra Costa Transportation Authority Board held October 15, 2025 in Walnut Creek, California by the following vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

ABSTAIN:
__________________________________
Aaron Meadows, Chair
Attest: ______________________________
Tarienne Grover, Clerk of the Board

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Packet Pg. 443 Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) TFCA Fiscal Year 2025/2026 Project Summary
Countywide Programs
511CC Countywide Brand + Countywide TDM Commute & School Incentives + Seasonal Programs (26CC01)
This comprehensive program incorporates year-round and seasonal incentive-based TDM initiatives. For the year-round Big Win on Transit program, funding will provide cash incentives for people who use Clipper cards on transit trips (bus, BART, ferry) that start or end in Contra Costa County, instead of driving alone. The program will provide one $511 reward per week to a randomly selected eligible participant. Starting in January 2026, 511CC will distribute revised promotional outreach and advertising media across various channels throughout the remainder of the year, including direct promotional material provisions to cities, the County, transit agencies, and other stakeholders.

Various additional incentives will be offered on official Spare the Air days and in support of seasonal TDM incentives and promotions. Seasonal incentive programs will also include Winter Walk Challenge; Earth Day; Bike to Wherever/Work Days; Summer Bike Challenge; Pass2Class; and SchoolPool.

This project also includes funding to maintain the countywide 511 Contra Costa brand including the website, monthly newsletter, customer service, and social media accounts.

Countywide Vanpool Programs (26CC02)
The program provides countywide vanpool passenger and driver incentive to encourage ride sharing. This program will also offer assistance and coordination of vanpool ride-matching workshops for worksites to encourage vanpooling instead of driving alone.

Contra Costa County Guaranteed Ride Home (26CC03)
The Guaranteed Ride Home program reimburses all commuters and college students for emergency Uber, Lyft, and taxi rides home if a participant took transit, carpooled, vanpooled, biked, or walked on the day of the emergency. The program allows for up to six reimbursements per year (the 2 at 100% reimbursement, the following 4 at 75%).

Exhibit 1

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Packet Pg. 444 Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Subregional Programs
Walk n’ Roll (TRANSPAC) (26CC04)
CCTA will use TFCA funds for the TRANSPAC Walk N Roll School Trip Reduction Program to provide schools with a proven and trackable method for reducing drive-alone school trips.

Using the Active4Me app platform, students will receive barcode tags that attach to backpacks. On scheduled program days, such as weekly Walk & Roll Wednesdays, school volunteers will use the Active4Me app to scan students who arrive on campus by biking, walking, and carpooling. Participating students will earn small reward incentive “charms” that can be placed on their backpack scan tags. Parents can sign up to receive text notifications when their student is scanned in at school. The program will be marketed to all public elementary schools in the following cities: Martinez, Concord Clayton, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, and unincorporated areas of the TRANSPAC region. Outreach materials, Active4Me subscription costs, participation incentives, scan tags, key chains, volunteer training, and volunteer incentives will be provided to participating schools. The project aims to enroll at least 16 schools during the program period.

East County Tri MyRide Service Expansion (26CC05)
Tri Delta Transit will use TFCA funding to increase service levels for the Oakley/Antioch zone of Tri MyRide service. The service expansion will increase the number of all-day vehicles in Walk n’ Roll (TRANSPLAN) (26CC06)
CCTA will use TFCA funds for the TRANSPAC Walk N Roll School Trip Reduction Program to provide schools with a proven and trackable method for reducing drive-alone school trips.

Using the Active4Me app platform, students will receive barcode tags that attach to backpacks. On scheduled program days, such as weekly Walk & Roll Wednesdays, school volunteers will use the Active4Me app to scan students who arrive on campus by biking, walking, and carpooling. Participating students will earn small reward incentive “charms” that can be placed on their backpack scan tags. Parents can sign up to receive text notifications when their student is scanned in at school. The program will be marketed to all public elementary schools in the following cities: Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood, Oakley, and unincorporated areas of the TRANSPLAN region. Outreach materials, Active4Me subscription costs, participation incentives, scan tags, key chains, volunteer training, and volunteer incentives will be provided to participating schools. The project aims to enroll at least 3 schools during the program period.

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Packet Pg. 445 Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Lamorinda School Bus Trip Reduction (26CC07)
The Lamorinda School Bus Program provides home-to-school transportation, servicing buses covering 32 routes.

TRAFFIX School Bus Trip Reduction (26CC08)
TRAFFIX provides transportation services to students at selected school sites throughout the This area is comprised of the City of San Ramon,
the Town of Danville, and a portion of the unincorporated area of County of Contra Costa that includes the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, unincorporated Danville, and Diablo.

West County Transit Incentives (26CCO9)
WCCTAC will provide a comprehensive incentive program to encourage the use of transit and other alternative commute modes in West Contra Costa County. Programs will include Secure Your Cycle, providing commuters with $20 BikeLink incentives to store their bicycle at Bay Area bike lockers; Try Transit, which issues prepaid Clipper cards to residents that commit to using transit; Take 10 offers 10 free bus rides on SolTrans, AC Transit, and WestCAT routes that service West County; ferry promotions, including 10 free ferry commute trips via the Anchor app; as well as potential carpool incentive program.

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Packet Pg. 446 Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Attachment - FY2025-26 TFCA Project Budget Worksheet
TFCA County Total Funds Availalble for Projects 1,891,105 $ Countywide Projects - Serving All Residents
Project Project # Sponsor Initial Request Final
511CC Countywide Brand + Countywide TDM Commute & School Incentives + Seasonal Programs 26CC01 CCTA $ 773,237 792,453 $ Countywide Vanpool Program 26CC02 City of San Ramon $ 229,878 229,878 $ Guaranteed Ride Home 26CC03 WCCTC $ 60,000 60,000 $
Countywide Project Total $ 1,063,115 1,082,331 $
Funds Remaining for Subregional Projects 808,774 $ 827,990 $ Available by Subregion Jobs/Housing Formula
Central County 30.70% 248,294 $ 248,294 $
East County 26.60% 215,134 $ 215,134 $
Southwest 20.50% 165,799 $ 185,015 $
West County 22.20% 179,548 $ 179,548 $
Central County Available Funds 248,294 $ 248,294 $
Project Project # Sponsor Initial Request Final
Walk & Roll (TRANSPAC) 26CC04 CCTA $ 248,294 286,840 $
Central County Project Total $ 248,294 286,840 $
East County Available Funds 215,134 $ 215,134 $
Project Project # Sponsor Initial Request Final
Tri MyRide Service Expansion 26CC05 ECCTA $ 153,854 340,000 $ Walk & Roll (TRANSPLAN) 26CC06 CCTA $ 61,280 101,280 $
East County Project Total $ 215,134 441,280 $
Southwest County Available Funds 165,799 $ 185,015 $
Project Project # Sponsor Initial Request Final
Lamorinda School Bus Trip Reduction 26CC07 City of Lafayette $ 104,142 104,000 $ Traffix School Bus Trip Reduction 26CC08 City of San Ramon $ 80,873 80,763 $ Southwest County Project Total $ 185,015 184,763 $
West County Available Funds 179,548 $ 179,548 $
Project Project # Sponsor Initial Request Final
West County Commuter Incentive Program 26CC09 WCCTC $ 179,548 221,817 $ West County Project Total $ 179,548 221,817 $
$ 1,891,105 2,217,031 $
Benefits Distributed to Subregions
Subregion From Countywide Projects Subregional Total
Central County 30.39% $ 326,376 $ 248,294 $ 574,670
East County 26.33% $ 282,789 $ 215,134 $ 497,922
Southwest 21.31% $ 217,939 $ 185,015 $ 402,953
West County 21.97% $ 236,012 $ 179,548 $ 415,559
County Total $ 1,891,105

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Packet Pg. 447 Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Contra Costa TFCA 40% Fund Projects October , 2025 CCTA Meeting 1 5.12.a Packet Pg. 448
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) 2 TFCA 40% Fund Overview FY25-26 Call for Projects Evaluation Process Project Recommendations Content Funding Allocations RTPC Reviews & Approvals Resolution 25-31-G Youth Transit Programs 5.12.a Packet Pg. 449
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) The Authority Board approved the Contra Costa TFCA 40% Fund Policy on May 16, 2024 3 Policy adopted in spring 2024 FY25-26 funds available for projects is $1,891,105* *after deduction of 6.25% administrative costs TFCA funds are allocated annually by TFCA 40% Fund Bay Area Air District Overview The Call for Projects was released on May 29, 2025. Eligible sponsors were provided three (3) weeks to respond with applications FY25-26 is the second TFCA 40% Fund Call for Projects cycle The total requested funds exceeded the available county TFCA 40% Fund allocation by $325,926 (17% oversubscribed) 9 project proposals received by deadline with cumulative funding request for $2,217,031 5.12.a Packet Pg. 450
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Total project proposals: 9 Three (3) countywide Six (6) subregional Total funds requested: $2,217,031 Total funds available: $1,891,105 4 Application Statistics Projects evaluated with certain metrics: Submitted by eligible sponsor Consistent with state law in category and vehicle emission reduction Consistent with Air District policies Cost-Effectiveness (C- E) ratio below the maximum threshold for project type CCTA Staff Review CCTA staff provided initial feedback and assessments to applicants with opportunity to adjust project parameters. In summer 2025, CCTA and RTPC staff facilitated multiple meetings to refine scopes and funding allocations. Feedback & Collaboration FY25-26 Call for Projects Evaluation Process 5.12.a Packet Pg. 451
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Funding Allocations 5 Each of the four subregions in Contra Costa are initially allocated TFCA funds based on Census-based jobs/housing formula. For FY26, the RTPCs have collaborated to adjust the initial formulas to account for latent COVID-era rollover funds to SWAT (Southwest). TFCA Policy Subregion Initial Formula % Countywide Project Benefit Subregional Project Benefit Total Benefit Benefit Formula % Central 30.70% $ 326,376 $ 248,294 $ 574,670 30.40% East 26.60% $ 282,789 $ 215,134 $ 497,922 26.30% Southwest 20.50% $ 217,939 $ 185,015 $ 402,953 21.30% West 22.20% $ 236,012 $ 179,548 $ 415,559 22.00% Subtotal $ 1,891,105 5.12.a Packet Pg. 452
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) 6 Project Recommendations Countywide/Subregional Name Sponsor Allocation Countywide 511CC Countywide Brand + Countywide TDM Commute & School Incentives + Seasonal Programs CCTA $ 773,237 Countywide Countywide Vanpool Program SWAT $ 229,878 Countywide Guaranteed Ride Home WCCTAC $ 60,000 Subregional CCTA $ 248,294 Subregional Tri MyRide Service Expansion ECCTA $ 153,854 Subregional CCTA $ 61,280 Subregional Lamorinda School Bus Trip Reduction City of Lafayette $ 104,142 Subregional Traffix School Bus Trip Reduction City of San Ramon $ 80,873 Subregional West County Commuter Incentive Program WCCTAC $ 179,548 Subtotal $ 1,891,1055.12.a Packet Pg. 453
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) 511CC Countywide Brand + Countywide TDM Commute & School Incentives + Seasonal Programs Breakdown 7Project Element Cost 511 Contra Costa Brand Website hosting & management, social media hosting & management, monthly e-newsletter, phone & email systems, Bike Mapper, surveying $ 228,205 Year-round TDM Incentive Big Win on Transit: Weekly & Spare the Air Incentive $ 163,066 Seasonal TDM Incentives and Promotional Campaigns Pass2Class, Summer Bike Challenge, Winter Walk Challenge, SchoolPool Carpool, Bike to Work Day, National and regional TDM campaigns $ 381,966 Total $ 773,237 5.12.a Packet Pg. 454
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Youth Transit Programs 8 TFCA policy dictates specific C-E thresholds i.e., maximums for certain project types. Notwithstanding compliance with State law and Air District emissions regulations, the C-E threshold is the primary determining factor for TFCA funding eligibility. Impact of TFCA Cost-Effectiveness (C-E) Thresholds Youth Transit Program Operational Years Project Type/Category C-E Threshold/TFCA Eligible? Pass2Class 2022 - 2025 Trip Reduction/ Ridesharing Yes Summer Youth Program (SYP) 2022 - 2024 Trip Reduction/ Ridesharing No Youth Ride Free (YRF) 2025 Trip Reduction/ Ridesharing No 5.12.a Packet Pg. 455
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Approval pending October 6, 2025 meeting 9 Southwest Area Transportation Committee (SWAT) Approved September 26, 2025 West Contra Costa Transportation Commission (WCCTAC) Approval pending rescheduled October 2025 meeting Eastern Contra Costa Regional Planning Committee (TRANSPLAN) RTPC Reviews & Approvals Approved September 11, 2025 Transportation Partnership & Cooperation (TRANSPAC) 5.12.a Packet Pg. 456
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Resolution 25-31-G Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-31-G, which approves the FY2025-26 Contra Costa TFCA 40% Fund projects that comply with the Bay Area Air District Board-approved policies and authorizes the Executive Director to execute cooperative agreements with the fund recipients. 10 5.12.a Packet Pg. 457
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) 11 Danielle Elkins Deputy Executive Director Planning, Programs, & Policy Thank you. Questions? 5.12.a Packet Pg. 458
Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Planning Committee STAFF REPORT
Meeting Date: October 02, 2025
Subject Approval of Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-26 Transportation Fund for Clean Air (TFCA) Projects that Comply with the Bay Area Air Policies
Summary of Issues On July 16, 2025, the Authority Board approved Funding Agreement No. 26-CC with the Air District. The TFCA 40% Fund Policy (Policy) was approved in May 2024 by the Authority Board. Staff issued a Call for Projects on May 29, 2025, and received a total of nine (9) eligible project proposals. It is the responsibility of the Authority to make a determination that the proposed projects funded through Agreement No. 26-CC meeting the Cost-Effectiveness (C-E) criteria. Staff has determined that each project is in compliance. Approval of Resolution 25-31-G will fulfill the Air District’s requirement that the Authority review and approve the C-E of each
proposed project.

Recommendations Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-31-G, which approves the FY 2025-26 Contra Costa County TFCA 40% Fund projects that comply with the Air District Board-approved policies and authorizes the Executive Director or designee to execute cooperative agreements with the fund recipients.

Staff Contact Danielle Elkins
Financial Implications Funding to support these projects is provided by the Air District and is included in the Authority’s approved FY 2025-26 budget.

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Packet Pg. 459 Attachment: A - TFCA Cooperative Agreement 26CC07 (2026-030 : TFCA Traffix Coop Agreement) Planning Committee STAFF REPORT
October 02, 2025

Options The Authority Board may choose to allocate funds to different projects. The Authority is required to allocate all new TFCA funds within six (6) months of the Air District’s Board of Directors’ approval of the Expenditure Plan on May 7, 2025, or Contra Costa County (County) TFCA 40% funds could be at risk of being reallocated to another county.

Attachments (See PC Packet
dated 10/2/25 for
Attachments A-C;
Attachment D is New)
A. Resolution 25-31-G
B. TFCA FY 2025-26 Project Summary
C. FY 2025-26 TFCA Project Budget Worksheet
D. Presentation – New (PC Meeting Handout)
Changes from Committee None
Background
Assembly Bill (AB) 434 (Chapter 807, Statutes of 1991), as amended by AB 414 (Chapter 950, Statutes of 1995) provides for the imposition of an additional vehicle registration fee to be used to reduce air pollution from motor vehicles and for related planning, monitoring, enforcement, and technical studies. The Air District allocates the revenue to fund eligible projects and programs. The law requires that 40% of the fee revenues, referred to as the TFCA 40% Funds, be allocated for projects and programs within each Bay Area county. The Authority is the designated Administering Agency for the county, assuming these responsibilities:

Administer funding in accordance with applicable legislation, including Health and Safety Code (HSC), Sections 44233, 44241, and 44242, and with the Air District Hold one or more public meetings each year to:

Adopt criteria for the expenditure of the funds if those criteria have been modified in any way from the previous year (criteria must include the Air

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October 02, 2025

Review the expenditure of revenues received.

Prepare and submit Expenditure Plan Applications, Project Information Forms, C-E Worksheets, Funding Status Reports, Interim Project Reports, and Final Reports to the Air District.
policies and/or that have received the Air District Board of Directors’ approval for award.

Limit administrative costs in handling of TFCA funds to no more than 6.25 percent of the actual funds received, or funds allocated in the funding agreement, whichever method the administering agency has historically administered.

The FY 2025-26 TFCA Expenditure Plan submitted to the Air District shows that the total TFCA 40% Fund is $1,988,906, of which $97,801 is for administrative costs, and $1,891,105 is for allocation to projects.

To further advance the use of TFCA 40% funds to meet the Transportation Demand Management (TDM) 2.0 goals, the Authority Board approved the TFCA Policy on May 15, 2024. Under the TFCA Policy, staff released a Call for Projects on May 29, 2025, opening the allocation of the County’s TFCA 40% Fund to Regional Transportation Planning Committees (RTPC), cities/towns, the County, public transit agencies, and the Authority as eligible project sponsors.

Project Evaluation
The Authority received a total of nine (9) eligible proposals in response to the Call for Projects: three (3) countywide proposals and six (6) sub-regional proposals. To determine eligibility, Authority staff evaluated the projects submitted for compliance with the following requirements:

Consistency with State Law: The projects shall be consistent with one of the eligible project categories listed in HSC, Section 44241.

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October 02, 2025

Reduction of Emissions from Motor Vehicles: Pursuant to HSC, Section 44220(b), the projects shall reduce emissions from motor vehicles.

Consistency with the Air District’s Adopted Policies: The projects shall be consistent with policies adopted by the Air District’s Board of Directors.

All submitted projects were determined to meet the above requirements. Pursuant to policies adopted by the Air District’s Board of Directors, all projects must achieve a TFCA C-E that is below the threshold in the respective project category established by the Air District, i.e., $150,000 per ton of emissions for trip reduction projects. Project sponsors calculated the C-E ratio for all proposed projects using the approved Air District templates. Authority staff reviewed the calculations and determined that all submitted projects have C-E ratios below the maximum thresholds.

Projects were also evaluated for their adherence to the Authority’s TFCA Policy goals of Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) and air pollution reduction, emphasis on measurable and verified VMT reduction, and benefits to Equity Priority Communities.

In accordance with the TFCA Policy, the selected countywide projects’ costs are to be deducted from the County total, and the remainder be allocated to each of the County’s four subregions using the existing jobs and housing formula. Although, for this funding cycle, in collaboration with the RTPCs, the respective formulas are adjusted slightly (less than 1% per subregion) to account for reprogramming of the Southwest Area Transportation Committee (SWAT) TFCA funds (as previously reported for the FY 2025-26 TFCA Expenditure Plan approved at the February 19, 2025 Authority Board meeting). Details are provided in Attachment C to this report.

The total of requested project funds exceeded the available fund allocation by $325,926.

Staff worked collaboratively with all project sponsors and RTPC staff to assess project scopes and budgets, holding two large group meetings and multiple individual meetings. Some of the project sponsors volunteered to reduce their funding requests to make it possible for all subregional projects to be either fully or partially funded. After the robust collaboration process, project sponsors reduced the funds requested for five (5) of the nine (9) projects to allow for the adoption of all countywide and sub-regional projects submitted for consideration.

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October 02, 2025

The RTPCs reviewed all proposed projects, making recommendations for countywide projects and approval of sub-regional projects. The RTPC Boards approved the final proposed TFCA 40% fund projects as follows:

Central County Transportation Partnership and Cooperation (TRANSPAC): Approved by the TRANSPAC Board on September 11, 2025
East County Transportation Planning Committee (TRANSPLAN): Scheduled for approval by the TRANSPLAN Board on October 169, 2025
SWAT: Scheduled for approval by the SWAT Board on October 6, 2025 West Contra Costa Transportation Advisory Committee (WCCTAC): Approved by the WCCTAC Board on September 26, 2025
Proposed Project List
FY 2025-26 is the second cycle under the Authority’s TFCA Policy. The project evaluation process was lengthy and comprehensive. The projects and programs under final consideration represent a robust and diverse set of options that will benefit residents across the County. Many of the existing TDM projects and programs will be continued in the same or similar format. Attachment B summarizes the proposed scope-of-work for each of these recommended projects and programs.

One of the Fund Allocation Principles in the TFCA Policy states that each of the four subregions should receive a proportional TFCA benefit based on the jobs-housing formula.

The project TFCA amounts and benefit calculations are included in Attachment C and show, as noted above, a slight adjustment (less than 1%) to subregional benefits compared to prior year TFCA cycles.

Summary information for all the proposed projects in the FY 2025-26 County TFCA 40% Fund Expenditure Plan is provided in Exhibit 1 to Resolution 25-31-G, which lists the project sponsor, project description, TFCA funds requested, and TFCA C-E. In aggregate, the FY 2025- 26 projects are estimated to reduce trips by 6,664,723 and VMT by 68,114,524. More detailed project information is provided in Attachment B.

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October 02, 2025

Staff seeks approval of Resolution 25-31-G, which approves the FY 2025-26 County TFCA 40% Fund projects that comply with the Air District Board-approved policies and authorizes the Executive Director or designee to execute cooperative agreements with the fund recipients.

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CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT
DATE: February 10, 2026
TO: City Council/City Manager
FROM: Lauren Barr, Community Development Director
By: Josh DeMello, Chief Building Official
SUBJECT: RESOLUTION NO. 2026-031 - Ratifying San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 2025-40 and No. 2025-41. Pertaining to Building Standards for Application Within the Jurisdictional Boundaries of the City of San Ramon

RECOMMENDED ACTION
Staff recommends the City Council receive the staff report and approve the resolution ratifying San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District’s Ordinance 2025-40 referencing the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments and Ordinance 2025-41 referencing the 2025 California Wildland Urban Interface Code (WUIC).

BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION
The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District (SRVFPD) adopted Ordinance 2025-40 referencing the 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments and Ordinance 2025-41 referencing the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUIC). These local modifications are more stringent than the building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building Standards Code. Included in the SRVPD’s proposed ordinance are additional permitting requirements, site access and fire road requirements, hazard fuel abatement for wildland fire areas, definitions, and additional fire sprinkler provisions for commercial and residential occupancies.

Every three years the International Code Council (ICC) publishes updated Model Building Codes. The State of California adopted the building standards contained in the International Fire Code (IFC), along with amendments which result in the publication of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 9 the California Fire Code.

The 2025 California Building Standards Code introduces a new Wildland-Urban Interface Code (WUIC) consolidating wildfire safety standards for construction and landscaping in high-risk fire zones to improve community resilience and fire protection. The State of California adopted the building standards contained in the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC), along with amendments which resulted in the publication of the California Code of Regulations (CCR), Title 24, Part 7 the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

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On January 1, 2026, the 2025 California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also known as the California Building Standards Code became the codes that regulate construction in California. In October 2025 Building and Safety Services Division staff reviewed Ordinance 2025-40 and Ordinance 2025-41 and their respective proposed local modifications and found them to be consistent with the previous Fire Code local amendments and did not have comments or concerns related to the proposed Ordinance or amendments.

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.7(c), the City may ratify, modify or deny any adopted ordinance related to local amendments of the Fire Code from the fire district. No ordinance with local Fire Code amendments adopted by the fire district shall become effective until ratification by the City.

Contra Costa County ratified Fire District Ordinance 2025-40 on November 18th 2025, and Fire District Ordinance 2025-41 on December 8th 2025.

FISCAL IMPACT
The proposed revision will not have a fiscal impact on the operations of the City; however, there will be an increase in construction cost for the requirement for the additional fire sprinkler provisions some residential and commercial buildings.

STEPS FOLLOWING APPROVAL
Staff will deliver resolution to the Fire District.

ATTACHMENT(S)
A: Cal.Health & Safety Code § 13869.7
B: SRVFPD Fire Code Ordinance No. 2025-40
C: SRVFPD Wildland-Urban Interface Code Ordinance No. 2025-41

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RESOLUTION NO. 2026-031

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN RAMON

RATIFYING SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 2025-40 AND NO. 2025-41. PERTAINING TO BUILDING STANDARDS FOR

APPLICATION WITHIN THE JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF

SAN RAMON
WHEREAS, the City of San Ramon lies within the jurisdictional boundaries of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District; and
WHEREAS, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District has responsibility for fire protection within said jurisdictional boundaries; and WHEREAS, on November 19, 2025, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District did adopt Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 2025-40, adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Fire Code including local amendments; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2025-40 contains modifications that constitutes an amendment to building standards relating to fire and panic safety adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, on November 19, 2025, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District did adopt Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 2025-41, adopting the 2024 Edition of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code including local amendments; and WHEREAS, Ordinance No. 2025-41 contains modifications that constitutes an amendment to building standards relating to wildfire safety standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building Standards Code; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 13869.7(c) of the California Health and Safety Code, amendments containing such building standards are not effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City of San Ramon until ratified by the City Council; and WHEREAS, the building standards contained within said Ordinance No. 2025-40 and Ordinance No. 2025-41 are an integral part of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District fire protection response plan.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of San Ramon ratifies without modification San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 2025-40 and Ordinance No. 2025-41 to be effective within the jurisdictional boundaries in the City of San Ramon.

PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED, on this 10th day of February 2026, by the following vote:

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AYES:

NOES:

ABSTAIN:

ABSENT:
__________________________________
Mark Armstrong, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
Joan Snashall, City Clerk

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DIVISION 12. FIRES AND FIRE PROTECTION [13000 - 14959] ( Division 12 enacted by Stats. 1939, Ch. 60. ) PART 2.7. FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT LAW OF 1987 [13800 - 13970] ( Heading of Part 2.7 renumbered from Part 3 (as added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013) by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1360, Sec. 91. )
13869.7.

HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE - HSC
CHAPTER 5. General Powers and Duties [13860 - 13879] ( Chapter 5 added by Stats. 1987, Ch. 1013, Sec. 11. ) (a) Any fire protection district organized pursuant to Part 2.7 (commencing with Section 13800) of Division 12 may adopt building standards relating to fire and panic safety that are more stringent than those building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and contained in the California Building Standards Code. For these purposes, the district board shall be deemed a legislative body and the district shall be deemed a local agency. Any changes or modifications that are more stringent than the requirements published in the California Building Standards Code relating to fire and panic safety shall be subject to subdivision (b) of Section 18941.5. (b) Any fire protection district that proposes to adopt an ordinance pursuant to this section shall, not less than 30 days prior to noticing a proposed ordinance for public hearing, provide a copy of that ordinance, together with the adopted findings made pursuant to subdivision (a), to the city, county, or city and county where the ordinance will apply. The city, county, or city and county, may provide the district with written comments, which shall become part of the fire protection district’s public hearing record. (c) The fire protection district shall transmit the adopted ordinance to the city, county, or city and county where the ordinance will apply. The legislative body of the city, county, or city and county, may ratify, modify, or deny an adopted ordinance and transmit its determination to the district within 15 days of the determination. Any modification or denial of an adopted ordinance shall include a written statement describing the reasons for any modifications or denial. No ordinance adopted by the district shall be effective until ratification by the city, county, or city and county where the ordinance will apply. Upon ratification of an adopted ordinance, the city, county, or city and county, shall file a copy of the findings of the district, and any findings of the city, county, or city and county, together with the adopted ordinance expressly marked and identified to which each finding refers, with the Department of Housing and Community Development. (d) Nothing in this section shall authorize a district to mandate, nor prohibit a district from mandating, the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems within newly constructed dwelling units or in new additions to existing dwelling units, including, but not limited to, manufactured homes as defined in Section 18007. (e) Nothing in this section shall authorize a district to mandate, nor prohibit a district from mandating, the retrofitting of existing dwelling units for the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems, including, but not limited to, manufactured homes as defined in Section 18007. (f) Nothing in this section shall apply in any manner to litigation filed prior to January 1, 1991, regarding an ordinance or regulation which mandates the installation of residential fire sprinkler systems within newly constructed dwelling units or in new additions to existing dwelling units. (g) This section shall not apply to fire and panic safety requirements for the public schools adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Section 13143. (h) (1) A city, county, or city and county that ratifies an ordinance relating to fire and panic safety pursuant to this section shall delegate the enforcement of the ordinance to either of the following:
(A) The chief of the fire protection district that adopted the ordinance, or his or her authorized representative. (B) The chief building official of the city, county, or city and county, or his or her authorized representative. (2) Any fee charged pursuant to the enforcement authority of this subdivision shall not exceed the estimated reasonable cost of providing the service for which the fee is charged, pursuant to Section 66014 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 906, Sec. 13. Effective October 8, 1993. Operative January 1, 1994, by Sec. 24 of Ch. 906.)

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FIRE CODE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE 2025 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24, PART 9) WITH AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 37
The Board of Directors of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District hereby adopts the 2025 California Fire Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9 [based on the 2024 International Fire Code published by the International Code Council]), including Chapters 1-10 and 12-80, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix D, Appendix F, Appendix H, Appendix I, Appendix J, Appendix K, and Appendix P as amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this Ordinance No. 2025-40 (“Ordinance”). The 2025 California Fire Code, with the changes, additions, and deletions set forth this Ordinance, is adopted by thisreference as though fully set forth in this Ordinance. As of the effective date of this Ordinance, the provisions of the fire code are controlling and enforceable within the limits of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.

The 2025 California Fire Code is amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this Section. Chapter and Section numbers used below are those of the 2025 California Fire Code.

Chapter 1. Scope and Administration.

Section 101.1 is amended to read:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, hereinafter referred to as "this code."
Section 102.1 is amended to add item 5, to read:

5. Where not otherwise limited by law, the provisions of this code shall apply to vehicles, ships, and boats that are permanently affixed to a specific location within the boundaries of this jurisdiction.

Section 103.1 is amended to read:
103.1 Creation of agency. The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

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Section 105.6 is amended to read:
105.6 Required construction permits. The Fire Code Official is authorized to issue construction permits for the operations set forth in Chapter 1, Sections 105.6.1 through 105.7.29.

Section 105.6 is amended by adding subsections 105.6.26 through 105.6.29 to read:
105.6.26 Access for fire apparatus. Plans shall be submitted, and a permit is required to install, improve, modify, or remove fire apparatus access roads, streets, driveways, and bridges for which Fire District access is required by the Fire Code.

Exception: Surface work on public streets performed by, or under supervision of Public Works agencies.
105.6.27 Construction, Substantial Alteration, Additions of a building for which a building permit is required. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for all land developments or for the construction, substantial alteration, additions or renovation of a building within the jurisdiction where a building permit is required.

Exception: Non-sprinklered Group R-3 Occupancies where work does not involve a substantial addition or substantial alteration.
105.6.28 Land Development, Subdivisions. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for all land developments or improvements proposed within the jurisdiction that involve the subdivision of land.
105.6.29 Water supply for fire protection. Plans shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for the purpose of determining whether adequate water supplies, fire hydrants, and associated systems are provided for all facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings either constructed or moved into the District pursuant to Section 507.

Section 113.4 is amended to read:
113.4 Violation penalties. Every person who violates any provision of this fire code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Fire Code Official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of an infraction or misdemeanor in accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 13871 and Government Code Section 53069.4. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (10) days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application of the aforesaid penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.

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Chapter 2. Definitions.

Section 202 is amended by adding the following definitions to that section:

ADMINISTRATOR. Shall mean the Fire Chief.

AERIAL PRE-PLANS. An overhead layout of a parcel that contains structure(s) that identifies specific first responder related items to assist in effectively managing incidents and events for the protection of occupants, responding personnel, property, and the environment. The preplan shall be developed in accordance with a format approved by the AHJ. Preplan symbols shall comply with AHJ or the latest edition of NFPA 170 (Standard for Fire Safety and Emergency Symbols) and NFPA 1620 (Standard for Pre-Incident Planning).

ALL-WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE. A roadway with a minimum surface finish that is designed to carry the imposed weight loads of fire apparatus.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS. The governing body of the district.

BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS. An advisory commission appointed by the Board of Directors to act as set forth in this ordinance and by resolutions of the Board of Directors.

COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL. Rubbish, litter, or material of any kind other than hazardous vegetation that is combustible and endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard as determined by the Fire Code Official.

DRIVEWAY. A private roadway that provides access to no more than two (2) single-family dwellings.

FIRE TRAIL. A graded firebreak ofsufficient width,surface, and design to provide access for personnel and equipment to suppress and to assist in preventing a surface extension of fires. Must be able to support the safe travel of a Type 3 Fire Apparatus.

HAZARDOUS VEGETATION. Vegetation that is combustible and endangers the public safety by creating a fire hazard including but not limited to seasonal and recurrent grasses, weeds, stubble, brush, dry leaves, dry needles, dead, dying or diseased trees, and any other vegetation as determined by the Fire Code Official.

KEY BOX OR KNOX BOX. Underwriters Laboratory (UL) Listed box, size and style, approved by the Fire Code Official or designee that meets the requirements and uses the same security key code adopted by the Fire Department
NUISANCE FIRE ALARM. The activation of any fire protection or alarm system which results in the response of the Fire Department and is caused by malfunction, improper maintenance, negligence, or misuse of the system by an owner, occupant, employee, or agent, or any other activation not caused by excessive heat, smoke, fire, or similar activating event.

PUBLIC NUISANCE. A declaration by the Fire Code Official that the presence of combustible materials on any parcel creates a fire hazard or threat to public safety (Health and Safety Code 14875 and 14876) or any violation of this code.

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SPRINKLER ALARM AND SUPERVISORY SYSTEM (SASS). A Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System located at the protected premise installed specifically to monitor sprinkler water-flow alarm, valve supervisory, and general trouble conditions where a Building Fire Alarm is not required.

STREETS. Includes alleys, parkways, driveways, sidewalks, and areas between sidewalks and curbs, highways, public right of ways, private roads, private streets and easements.

SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION (a). The addition of new gross floor area exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area and the total new gross floor area is 5,000 square feet or greater.

SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION (b). The addition of new gross floor area exceeds 1,000 square feet and the total new gross floor area is 8,000 square feet or greater
SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION. Where 50 percent or greater of the linear length of the wall of the building (exterior and interior) and 50 percent of the roof are removed or replaced within a one-year period.

Chapter 3. General Precautions Against Fire.

Section 324 is added to read:

SECTION 324 Exterior Fire Hazard Control.
324 Subsurface Fires.
324.1.1 Peat Fire. It is the duty of each person, firm, corporation, or association not to permit a peat fire or a fire involving combustible vegetable matters under the surface of the natural ground to remain upon the property. It is hereby declared that it is the duty of any person as herein defined to take all necessary precautions to extinguish any subsurface fire involving peat or vegetable material at the owner’s own cost and expense.
324.1.2 Fire Suppression Costs. If there exists upon the lands or property of any person as herein defined a subsurface fire involving the burning or combustion of peat, vegetable matter, or vegetation, and the owner or occupant thereof has not taken reasonable precautions within a reasonable time to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, this jurisdiction may, in addition to its regular duties to extinguish or minimize such fire or combustion, go upon the lands of any person as herein defined and extinguish such fire or combustion. Any costs incurred by the Fire District in fighting the fire and for the cost of providing rescue or emergency medical services shall be a charge against the property owner. The charge shall constitute a debt of the property owner and is collectable by the jurisdiction incurring those costs in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, express or implied. (See Health and Safety Code, §13009.)
Chapter 4. Emergency Planning and Preparedness.

Section 401.5.1 is added to read:
401.5.1 Nuisance fire alarm. A fee may be charged for false or nuisance fire alarms in accordance with a fee schedule adopted by the Board of Directors or City Council.

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Section 401.10 is added to read:
401.10 Aerial pre-plans. For all new construction the fire official is authorized to require a fire aerial preplan to be prepared by an approved vendor at the cost of the developer.

Section 403.11.1 is amended to read:
403.11.1 Standby personnel. Where, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official or Fire Chief, it is essential for public safety in a place of assembly, or any other place where people congregate, because of the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest, or activity, the owner, agent, or lessee shall provide standby personnel as required and approved by the Fire Code Official or Fire Chief. If the activity requires fire watch, fire watch shall be provided in accordance with Sections 403.11.1.1 and 403.11.1.2. Standby personnel needed for EMS standby shall be provided in accordance with Contra Costa County EMS Protocols.

Chapter 5. Fire Service Features.

Section 5.3.1.1 is amended to read:
503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction.

The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.

Exceptions:

1. The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension to 250 feet where the building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.

2. Where approved by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be permitted to be exempted or modified for solar photovoltaic power generation facilities.

Section 503.1.4 is added to read:
503.1.4 Access to open spaces. When access to open land/space or fire trail systems maintained for public or private use is obstructed by new development of any kind, the developer shall provide alternate acceptable access into the area that is sufficient to allow access for fire personnel and apparatus. The alternate means of access requires the approval of the Fire Code Official.

Section 503.1.5 is added to read:
503.1.5 Existing fire trail systems shall be maintained. When conditions make maintenance of existing trails impractical, alternate means of access shall be provided and requires approval by Fire Code Official.

Section 503.2.1 is amended with the following exception:

Exception: A driveway with a minimum width of 16 feet is acceptable for access to one or two single family dwellings.

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Section 505.3 is added to read:
505.3 Street names and addressing. Street names and addressing shall be submitted for review and approval to the Fire Code Official, whose approval will not be unreasonably withheld. The purpose of the review is to verify that new street names and addressing will not duplicate existing street names and addressing.

Section 506.2.1 is added to read
506.2.1 Knox Box Upgrade. All current businesses’ and occupancies’ Knox Boxes shall upgrade their lockbox to the eCore Technology by December 31, 2028.

Chapter 9. Fire Protection Systems.

Section 901.6.3.2 is added to read:
901.6.3. Records. Records of all system inspections, tests, and maintenance required by the reference standards shall be submitted to a third-party electronic record keeping service as chosen by the fire district.

Section 902.1 is amended to add:

Substantial Addition(a). The addition of new gross floor area exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area, and the total new gross floor area is 5,000 square feet or greater.

Substantial Addition(b). The addition of new gross floor area exceeds 1,000 square feet and the total new gross floor area is 8,000 square feet or greater
Substantial Alteration. Where 50 percent or greater of the linear length of the wall framing of the building (exterior and interior) and 50 percent of the roof framing are removed or replaced within a one-year period.

Section 903.2.1.1 is amended to read:
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-1 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-1 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

4. The fire area contains a multi-theater complex.

Section 903.2.1.3 is amended to read:
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-3 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-3 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

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1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

4. The structure exceeds 10,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing exhibition and display rooms, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4-hour fire resistance rating without openings.

Section 903.2.1.4 is amended to read:
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout stories containing Group A-4 occupancies and throughout all stories from the Group A-4 occupancy to and including the levels of exit discharge serving that occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet

2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

Section 903.2.2 is amended to read:
903.2.2 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group B occupancies and intervening floors of the building where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

Section 903.2.3 is amended to read:
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for new Group E occupancies as follows:

1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 2,000 square feet in area.

Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any Group E Day Care Facility less than 5,000 square feet

2. The Group E fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.

Exception: In buildings where every classroom has not fewer than one exterior exit door at ground level, an automatic sprinkler system is not required in any area below the lowest level of exit discharge serving that area.

3. The Group E fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more.

4. In rooms or areas with special hazards such as laboratories, vocational shops, and other such areas where hazardous materials in quantities not exceeding the maximum allowable quantity are used or stored.

5. Throughout any Group E structure greater than 4,000 square feet in area, which contains more than one fire area, and which is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4- hour fire resistance rating without openings.

6. For public school state-funded construction projects, see Section 903.2.19.

7. For public school campuses, Kindergarten through 12th grade, see Section 903.2.20.

Section 903.2.4 is amended to read:
903.2.4 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

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2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.

3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet.

4. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture. of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeding 2,500 square feet.

Section 903.2.4.4 is added to read:
903.2.4.4 Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group F-2 occupancy greater than 5,000 square feet.

Section 903.2.7 is amended to read:
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group M fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.

3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet.

4. A Group M occupancy (is) used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeds 5,000 square feet.

5. The structure exceeds 10,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a Group M occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than 4-hour fire resistance rating without openings.

Section 903.2.8.1.1 is added to read:
903.2.8.1.1 Group R-3 Substantial Addition or Alteration. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all existing Group R-3 dwellings where either a substantial addition or substantial alteration occurs.

Section 903.2.9 is amended to read:
903.2.9 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:

1. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.

2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.

3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 10,000 square feet.

4. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses exceeding 2,500 square feet.

Section 903.2.9.1 is amended to read:
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the California Building Code, as shown:

1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a fire area

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containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.

2. Buildings not more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.

3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.

4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the repair of commercial motor vehicles where the fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet or any tenant improvement to the structure exceeds 49 percent of the S-1 area.

Section 903.2.10 is amended to read:
903.2.10 Group S-2 parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings classified as parking garages where any of the following conditions exists:

1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, exceeds 5,000 square feet.

2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, is located beneath other occupancy groups.

Exception: Enclosed parking garages located beneath Group R-3 occupancies.

3. Where the fire area of the open parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code, exceeds 48,000 square feet.

Section 903.2.10.3 is added to read:
903.2.10.3 Group S-2 Low hazard storage. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy exceeding 5,000 square feet.

Section 903.2.22 is added to read:

Section 903.2.22 Fire department delivery capability. An automatic fire sprinkler shall be installed in all new buildings and occupancies or in existing buildings or structures that change occupancy classification or use when the required fire flow exceeds 2,000 gallons per minute.

Section 903.3.1.1.5 is added to read:
903.3.1.1.5 Undeclared Use. In buildings of undeclared use with floor to structure height greater than 14 feet, the fire sprinkler system shall be designed to conform to Extra Hazard Group I design density. In buildings of undeclared use with floor to structure height less than .14 feet, the fire sprinkler system shall be designed to conform to Ordinary Group II design density. Where a subsequent occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the owner and/or the occupant to upgrade the system.

Section 903.3.5.3 is added to read:
903.3.5.3 Non-permissible water supply. Water supplies for automatic sprinkler systems shall not be supplied by swimming pools or ponds.

Section 903.3.10 is amended to read:
903.3.10. Floor control valves. Individual floor control valves and water flow detection assemblies shall

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be provided for each floor in multi-floor buildings at an approved location.

Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1 Occupancies.

Section 903.6.2 is added to read:
903.6.2 Change of occupancy classification. Any existing building that undergoes a change of occupancy classification into a higher hazard category shall comply with the requirements of Section 903.2. Relative hazard categories of occupancy groups shall be established based upon the Heights and Areas Hazard Categories of Table 1011.5 of the current edition of the International Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council. The requirements of Section 903.2 shall not be required when a change of occupancy classification is made to an equal or lesser hazard category. Group L occupancies shall be considered a relative hazard of 1 (highest hazard).

Chapter 33. Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition.

Section 3303.1.2 is added to read:
3303.1.2 Additional amendments. Additional requirements may be required to an approved site safety plan if deemed necessary by both the building official and fire official, based on previous fires or hazards that occurred on site or within the jurisdiction.

Section 3303.1.3 is added to read:
3303.1.3 Site security requirements. Site security requirements shall include the following if deemed necessary by both the building official and fire official:

1. Controlled access points

2. Site fencing, up to 12 feet in height with tamper sensors and security wires on top

3. Security guards, full-time 24/7 presence on-site, to perform fire watch and patrols

4. Detection check points located throughout the buildings for fire watch and patrol verification

5. Security camera coverage throughout the site with motion detection notifications

6. Identify measures taken to prevent tampering with security cameras and motion sensors

7. Necessary lighting throughout the project site
Chapter 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations
Section 4104.2 Exception 1 is amended to read:

Exception 1. Residential Occupancies
Chapter 50. Hazardous Materials - General Provisions.

Section 5001.5.1 items number 10 & 11 is added to read:

10. Aerial Pre-Plan of the facility to include:

A. Fire alarm control panel (FACP)
B. Sprinkler riser
C. Fire department connection (FDC)
D. Knox Box location

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E. Gas valve shutoff
F. Electrical main shutoff
G. Water shutoff
H. Elevator equipment room

11. A Site Fire/Explosion/Hazardous Material Release Analysis Assessment. A Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) stamped risk assessment is required for each possible hazard risk associated with fire, explosion, smoke, and toxicity associated with the possible incident at a facility that is identified as a bulk transfer/process/storage facility. Refer to NFPA 550 & 551 for references.

Section 5001.5.3 is added to read:
5001.5.3 Emergency response support information. Floor plans, material safety data sheets, Hazardous Materials Management Plans (HMMP), Hazardous Material Inventory Statements (HMIS), and other information must be stored at a readily accessible location as determined by the Fire Code Official. This location may be in cabinets located outside of facilities or buildings. Information may be required to be maintained in a specific electronic media format to facilitate computer-aided dispatching.

Section 5003.9.1.2 is added to read:
5003.9.1.2 Documentation. Evidence of compliance with provisions of this chapter as well as with state and federal hazardous material regulations shall be maintained on site and available for inspection by fire department personnel.

Chapter 56. Explosives and Fireworks.

Section 5601.1.3 is amended to read:

Exception 5. Storage and handling of fireworks by a public safety agency.

Section 5601.1.3.1 to 5601.1.3.3 is added to read:
5601.1.3.1 Definitions. "Responsible party'' means any of the following:

1. A person that owns, rents, leases, or otherwise has possession of, or is in immediate control of, a residence or other private property or a vessel.

2. A person that organizes, supervises, sponsors, conducts, allows, controls, or controls access to, the possession, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, use, or discharge of fireworks at a residence or other private property or on a vessel.

Exception: If a residence or other private property is rented or leased for a period of more than 30 consecutive days, the landlord or lessor is not a responsible party unless the landlord or lessor: has possession of, or is in immediate control of, the residence or other private property; or has knowledge of the possession, manufacture, sale, offer for sale, use, or discharge of fireworks at the residence or other private property.

Section 5601.1.3.2 Responsible party liability. A responsible party shall maintain, manage, and supervise the residence or other private property, or vessel, for which they are responsible to prevent violations of this chapter. A responsible party violates this chapter if any person possesses, manufactures, sells, offers

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to sell, uses, or discharges any fireworks at the residence or other private property, or on the vessel, for which the responsible party is responsible, regardless of whether the responsible party is present when the violation occurs.

Section 5601.1.3.3 Infraction arrest and citation. Any Fire Official and any City, County, or State Peace Officer, shall have and are hereby vested with the authority to arrest any person who violates the following provisions of the Code and other codes as indicated, punishable as an infraction or an administrative citation.

Section 5601.2.4 is amended to read:
5601.2.4 Financial responsibility. Before a permit is issued pursuant to Section 5601.2, the applicant shall file with the jurisdiction a corporate surety bond in the principal sum of $2,000,000 or a public liability insurance policy for the same amount, for the purpose of the payment of all damages to persons or property which arise from, or are caused by, the conduct of any act authorized by the permit upon which any judicial judgment results. The Fire Code Official is authorized to specify a greater or lesser amount when, in his or her opinion, conditions at the location of use indicate a greater or lesser amount is required. Government entities shall be exempt from this bond requirement.

Exception: Fireworks in accordance with California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 6. See Section 5608.

Chapter 57. Flammable and Combustible Liquids.

Section 5703.3 is amended to read:
5703.3. Facility site Fire/Explosion/Hazardous Material Release Analysis Assessment. A Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) stamped risk assessment is required for each possible hazard risk associated with fire, explosion, smoke, and toxicity associated with the possible incident at a facility that is identified as a bulk transfer/process/storage facility when required by the fire official. Refer to NFPA 550 & 551 for references.

Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is amended to read:
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in all zoning districts except districts zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural uses.

Exception: Protected above-ground tanks for the purpose of emergency power generator installations in areas zoned commercial, industrial, agricultural, business district, rural or rural residential, and for facilities on an individual basis consistent with the intent of this provision.

Section 5706.2.4.4 is amended to read:
5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited in all zoning districts except district zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural uses.

Exception: Protected above-ground tanks for the purpose of emergency power generator installations in areas zoned commercial, industrial, agricultural, business district, rural or rural residential, and for

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facilities on an individual basis consistent with the intent of this provision. Tank size shall not exceed gallons for any class liquids.

Chapter 58. Flammable Gasses and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids Section 5806.2 is amended to read:
5806.2 Limitation. The storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in any area which is zoned for other than industrial use.

Exception: Liquid hydrogen fuel systems in compliance with Section 5806.3 or 5806.4 Appendix C. Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.

Table C102.1 is amended as to read:

The title of Table C102.1 is amended to read:

TABLE C102.1
REQUIRED NUMBER AND SPACING OF FIRE HYDRANTS (footnote h and j) The heading of the fourth column of Table C102.1 is amended to read:

MAXIMUM DISTANCE FROM ANY POINT ON STREET OR ROAD FRONTAGE TO A HYDRANT (footnote d, f, g, i)
Footnotes "i" and "j" are added to Table C102.1, to read:
i. A fire hydrant shall be provided within 250 feet of a fire trail access point off a public or private street.
j. Forinfill projects within existing single-family residential developments, Section 507.5.1 applies.

Appendix D. Fire Apparatus Access Roads.

Section D102.1 is amended to read:

D102.1 Access and loading. Facilities, buildings, or portions of buildings hereafter constructed shall be accessible to fire department apparatus by way of an approved fire apparatus access road with an asphalt, concrete, or other approved all-weather driving surface capable of supporting the imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds (34,473 kg) in accordance with Caltrans Design Standard HS- 20-44.

Exception: Driveways serving one or two single-family dwellings may be constructed of an alternate surface material, providing the imposed weight load design minimums are met and the grade does not exceed 10 percent.

Section D103.2 is amended to read:

D103.2 Grade. Fire department access roadways having a grade of between 16 percent and 20 percent shall be designed to have a finished surface of grooved concrete sufficient to hold a 44,000

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pound (19 958 kg) traction load. The grooves in the concrete surface shall be ½ inch (13 mm) wide by ½ inch (13 mm) deep and 1 ½ inch (38 mm) on center and set at a 30 to 45 degree angle across the width of the roadway surface. No grade shall exceed 20 percent, nor shall the cross slope exceed 8 percent, unless authorized in writing by the Fire Code Official.

Section D103.2.1 is added, to read:

D103.2.1 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for any means of access shall not exceed 10 percent at 10 feet of the grade break.

Section D103.3 is amended to read:

D103.3 Turning radius. Based on a minimum unobstructed width of 20 feet, a fire apparatus access roadway shall be capable of providing a minimum standard turning radius of 25 feet (7620 mm) inside and 45 feet (13 716 mm) outside.

Figure D103.1 is amended to read:

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Table D103.4 is amended to read:

Table D103.4

REQUIREMENTS FOR DEAD-END FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
LENGTH
(feet)

MINIMUM
WIDTH
(feet)
. TURNAROUNDS REQUIRED
0-150 20a None required
151 - 750 20a 100-foot Hammerhead, SO-foot "Y", 75-foot Shunt or 90- foot- diameter cul-de-sac in accordance with figure D103.1 Over 750 Special approval requiredb
a. A driveway with a minimum width of 16 feet is acceptable for access to no more than two single-family dwellings.
b. Any fire apparatus access roadway or driveway that is approved to be less than 20 feet wide and to exceed 750 feet in length shall have outsets or turnouts every 300 feet along the length of the road or driveway, or at locations approved by the Fire Code Official. Each outset or turnout shall be of the following dimensions: an 8-foot-wide turnout that extends at least 40 feet in length.

Section D103.5 is amended as follows:

Criteria 1 of Section D103.5 is amended to read:

1. The minimum clear width shall be 20 feet (6096mm).

Exception: For access to one or two single-family dwellings, 16 feet clear width is acceptable.

Section D103.5 is amended to add Criteria 9:

9. All gates shall be installed and located a minimum of 30 feet off the street.

Section D103.5 is amended to add Criteria 10

10. At the discretion fo the Fire Distirct, a Click2Enter system shall be installed for emergency access.

Section D103.6 is amended to read:

D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with permanent “NO PARKING—FIRE LANE” signs.

1. Roadways 20 feet wide. Fire lane signs shall be posted on both sides of the road.

2. Roadways 21 to 28 feet wide. Fire lane signs shall be posted on one side of the road, as determined by the fire code official.

3. Emergency evacuation routes. As adopted by the local governing body as part of the local emergency evacuation plan, fire lane signs shall be posted as designated by the fire code official, regardless of roadway width.

4. Enforcement. Fire lane restrictions established under this section shall be enforceable by both the fire code official and local law enforcement. Local law enforcement agencies are authorized to issue citations, order the removal of vehicles, and take other enforcement actions necessary to maintain

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fire apparatus access roads clear of obstructions. Vehicles parked in violation of this section may be cited and towed at the owner’s expense.

Section D103.6.1 is deleted in its entirety
Section D103.6.2 is deleted in its entirety
Section D106.1 is amended by deleting the exception and to read:

D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads and shall meet the requirements of Section D104.3.

Section D106.2 is deleted in its entirety.

SECTION 3. REPEAL OF FIRE CODE.

Ordinance No. 2022-37, adopting the 2022 California Fire Code with amendments, is hereby repealed.

SECTION 4. REFERENCES TO PRIOR CODE.

Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in City forms, documents, and regulations to the chapters and sections ofthe Fire Code of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, 2022, shall be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contained within the Fire Code of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, 2025. Ordinance No. 2022-37 and all other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby superseded and expressly repealed.

SECTION 5. VALIDITY.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors declares that if any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance or of the 2025 California Fire code as adopted and amended herein is declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors that it would have passed all other portions or provisions of this Ordinance independent of the elimination here from any portion or provision as may be declared invalid.

SECTION 6. MORE RESTRICTIVE REQUIREMENTS.

If requirements more restrictive than those in this fire code are adopted by the City of San Ramon, the Town of Danville, or the County of Contra Costa, those requirements will apply only within the jurisdiction adopting those requirements.

SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Ordinance becomes effective on January 1, 2026, or 30 days after passage, whichever is later.

Within 15 days of passage, this Ordinance shall be published once in the East Bay Times, a newspaper published in this County. This Ordinance shall be published in a manner satisfying the requirements of Government Code Section 25124, with the names of supervisors voting for and against it.

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Passed and Adopted on _____________________, 2025 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DATED:
___________________________________
Matt Stamey
President, Board of Directors
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Stephanie Brendlen
District Counsel/District Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
___________________________________
Paige Meyer
Fire Chief
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Stephanie Brendlen
District Counsel/District Clerk

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WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE

AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING THE PROVISIONS CONTAINED IN THE 2025 CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE (CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24 PART 7) WITH AMENDMENTS.

The Board of Directors of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District ordains as follows:

SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District hereby adopts the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7 [based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code by the International Code Council]), including Chapters 1 – 7 and Appendix A, Appendix B, Appendix C, Appendix F, Appendix G, and Appendix H as amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this Ordinance No 2025-41 (“Ordinance”). The California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, with the changes, additions, and deletions set forth this Ordinance, is adopted by this reference as though fully set for in this Ordinance. As of the effective date of this Ordinance, the provisions of the Wildland-Urban Interface Code are controlling and enforceable within the limits of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.

SECTION 2. AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE.

The 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended by the changes, additions, and deletions set forth in this Section. Chapter and Section numbers used below are those of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code.

Section 1.1 – General
Section 1.1.2 is amended to read:

1.1.2 Purpose
The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire through the use of performance and prescriptive requirements for construction and development in all Fire Hazard Severity Zones in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Very High and High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, increase the ability of buildings located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone within State Responsibility Areas (SRA), Local Responsibility Area (LRA), or Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI) Areas to resist the intrusion of flames or burning embers projected by a vegetation fire, and contribute to a systematic reduction in conflagration losses and reduce the likelihood of life and property loss due to a wildfire.

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Chapter 1. Scope and General Requirements
Section 101.1 is amended to read:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, hereinafter referred to as “this code.” Section 101.5 is amended to read:
101.5 Additions or alterations. Additions or alterations shall be permitted to be made to any building or structure without requiring the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of this code, provided that the addition or alteration conforms to that required for a new building or structure.

EXCEPTIONS:

1. Provisions of this code that specifically apply to existing conditions are retroactive.

2. Substantial addition or alteration to any building or structure will require the existing building or structure to comply with all the requirements of this code.

Additions or alterations shall not be made to an existing building or structure that will cause the existing building or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this code nor shall such additions or alterations cause the existing building or structure to become unsafe. An unsafe condition shall be deemed to have been created if an addition or alteration will cause the existing building or structure to become structurally unsafe or overloaded; will not provide adequate access in compliance with the provisions of this code or will obstruct existing exits or access; will create a fire hazard; will reduce required fire resistance or will otherwise create conditions dangerous to human life.

Chapter 2. Definitions.

Section 202 is amended by adding the following definitions to that section:

SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION (a). The addition of new gross floor area exceeds 50 percent of the existing gross floor area and the total new gross floor area is 5,000 square feet or greater.

SUBSTANTIAL ADDITION (b). The addition of new gross floor area exceeds 1,000 square feet and the total new gross floor area is 8,000 square feet or greater SUBSTANTIAL ALTERATION. Where 50 percent or greater of the linear length of the wall of the building (exterior and interior) and 50 percent of the roof are removed or replaced within a oneyear period.

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Chapter 5. Special Building Construction Regulations
Section 508 is added to read:
508.1 Non-Combustible Fences with Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas. 508.1 Scope.

Unless an exception applies, new residential subdivisions must satisfy the requirements of Sections 508.2 and 508.3, if the subdivision meets both of the following criteria: (a) the subdivision includes 30 or more dwelling units; and (b) any portion of the subdivision is located within or abuts a designated Wildland-Urban Interface Area.
508.2 General Requirement.

All fencing regulated by this section shall be constructed of non-combustible materials, or materials approved for a minimum one-hour fire-resistance rating. For purposes of this requirement, fencing includes fence posts, rails, pickets, panels, post caps, gates, decorative features, and appurtenances. 508.3 Location.

1. If any portion of a lot is located within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area, all perimeter fencing within that lot, all fencing separating that lot from each adjacent lot, and all fencing within 30 feet of a structure on that lot or an adjacent lot shall comply with Section 508.2.

2. Any fencing that abuts a Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall comply with Section 508.2, even if the lot on which the fencing is located is not within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area.

3. Any fencing located within five feet of a structure must comply with Section 508.2, regardless of whether any portion of the lot is located within or adjacent to a Wildland-Urban Interface Area.

Exceptions:

1. Agricultural or open-space fencing (such as barbed wire, welded wire, or similar noncombustible designs) as approved by the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).

2. Temporary fencing for construction or erosion control, provided it is removed within 180 days.

SECTION 3. VALIDITY.

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors declares that if any section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this Ordinance or of the 2025 California Fire code as adopted and amended herein is declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Board of Directors that it would have passed all other portions or provisions of this Ordinance independent of the elimination here from any portion or provision as may be declared invalid.

SECTION 4. MORE RESTRICTIVE REQUIREMENTS.

If requirements more restrictive than those in this fire code are adopted by the City of San Ramon, the Town of Danville, or the County of Contra Costa, those requirements will apply only within the jurisdiction adopting those requirements.

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SECTION 5. EFFECTIVE DATE.

This Ordinance becomes effective on January 1, 2026, or 30 days after passage, whichever is later.

Within 15 days of passage, this Ordinance shall be published once in the East Bay Times, a newspaper published in this County. This Ordinance shall be published in a manner satisfying the requirements of Government Code Section 25124, with the names of supervisors voting for and against it.

Passed and Adopted on _____________________, 2025 by the following roll call vote:

AYES:

NOES:

ABSENT:

DATED:
___________________________________
Matt Stamey
President, Board of Directors
ATTEST:
___________________________________
Stephanie Brendlen
District Counsel/District Clerk
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
___________________________________
Paige Meyer
Fire Chief
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
___________________________________
Stephanie Brendlen
District Counsel/District Clerk

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