Exhibit A — Santa Clarita City Council, June 27, 2023

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EXHIBIT A of CITY MOTION FOR ADOPTION:

Exhibit A - Section 450 from Ordinance Adopted by County Board of Supervisors on January 31, 2023:

SECTION 445.

FINDINGS IN SU PPORT OF ADOPTION OF MORE
RESTRICTIVE BUILDING STANDARDS.

The provisions of this ordinance contain various changes, modifications, and additions to the 2022 California Fire Code. Some of those changes are administrative in nature in that they do not constitute changes or modifications to requirements contained in the building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal and published in the California Building Standards Code.

Pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections 17958.5, 17958.7, and 18941.5, the Board of Supervisors hereby expressly finds and determines that all of the changes and modifications to requirements contained in the building standards published in the California Building Standards Code, contained in this ordinance, which are not administrative in nature, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions in the County of Los Angeles and in the Consolidated Fire Protection District of Los Angeles County (“District”).

This expressed finding is supported and based upon the following more specific determinations:

CLIMATIC – The County of Los Angeles/District is located in an area subject to climatic conditions with long periods of low humidity and hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal high winds (Santa Ana wind conditions), resulting in increased exposure to fire risk.

This combination of events creates an environment that is conducive to rapidly spreading fires.

Control of such fires requires rapid response. With the time that is required to deal with potential obstacles from the wind, such as fallen trees, street lights, and utility poles, in addition to the time required to climb 75 feet vertically up flights of stairs, the ability to respond rapidly is negatively

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impacted. Additionally, there is a significant increase in the amount of wind at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial-type firefighting apparatus above this height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. High winds will also cause burning embers to become airborne resulting in the rapid spread of a fire to nearby structures. Immediate containment of a fire is the only method by which it can be controlled during high wind conditions. In high fire severity zones, a unique combination of low humidity, strong winds, and dry vegetation exists.

GEOLOGICAL – The County of Los Angeles/District is located in the middle of the seismically active area identified as Seismic Zone 4. The viability of the public water system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. Tall buildings would become vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors above the 55-foot level. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create significant physical obstacles and logistical challenges. With the probability of strong aftershocks, there exists a need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors.

Geological conditions created by the numerous faults will result in increased fire danger to structures, delayed Fire Department response, and unique rescue challenges. Seismic events of sufficient magnitude will cause substantial damage to structures. These damages are likely to be accompanied by a substantial number of fires that may exceed the Fire Department suppression capabilities. Accordingly, built-in fire suppression systems provide the only adequate measure to mitigate the potential hazards from and damage caused by such fires.

The County of Los Angeles/District is subject to occasional severe rainstorms. The impacts from these rainstorms are exacerbated if hillside areas have been burned by wildland fires because significant mud and debris flows can occur. Mud and debris flows can impair Fire

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Department access or delay response times if access roads are obstructed by mud or debris.

TOPOGRAPHICAL – The topographical conditions of the County of Los Angeles/District includes many mountains, hills, and canyons which tend to accelerate the periodic high-velocity winds by means of a Venturi effect. These canyon winds and the significant growth of vegetation of a combustible nature increase the fire danger. Additionally, long periods of dry, hot weather, combined with unpredictable seasonal winds (Santa Ana wind conditions) result in increased exposure to fire risk. The hillside areas have access roads that are narrow, steep, and contain many sharp curves, all of which makes timely response by large fire apparatus difficult.

The specific sections of this code that constitute more restrictive building standards are identified in the table set forth below. The more restrictive building standards contained in this code and identified in the table below shall be applicable only in those cities served by the District which have ratified the aforesaid sections in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Section 13869.

Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
304.1.2 –
Vegetation
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment requiring brush clearance to
maintain defensible space for fire operations that
is necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire and to minimize the spreading of fire to
structures.
314.4 –
Vehicles
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment providing the fuel-amount
equivalencies for indoor display of vehicles using
alternative fuels and other newer technologies.

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake movement and damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
316.6.1 –
Structures
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Imposes additional requirements for the
grounding of construction under high-voltage
transmission lines to protect property, the public,
and fire fighters responding to emergencies.

Necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire, to reduce the possibility of fires being causes
by downed high-voltage transmission lines, to
minimize the spreading of fires that may begin
under transmission lines, and to protect fire
fighters responding to emergencies under
transmission lines. Further necessary because
risk of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
321 – Artificial
Combustible
Ve
getation
Administrative Deletion in order to clarify that neither the St ate nor the District adopts this section or the sections
of Chapter 8 that are referenced by it.
322.3 – Fire
safet
y plan
Administrative Declaratory of exi sting law for clarification to the code user.
322.4.1 –
Limited indoor
storage in
containers
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment providing the ability for the fire
code official to consider other factors affecting
the safety of the placement containers used for
the collection of damaged and used lithium-
based batteries. These batteries have been
identified as a known source of fires, especially
when damaged or aged. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
326.7 – Fire
protection
facilities
required
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment to require fire safety measures
including but not limited to water supply,
firebreaks, posting of fire watchers, access roads,
restriction of activities during high fire hazard and
other conditions to maintain reasonable fire
safety. Necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire, to reduce the possibility of wildland fires
spreading to structures, and to minimize impacts
of fire. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes

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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
in the County/District.
326.12.2 –
Chimneys
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment to reduce the threat of fires by
requiring spark arrestors on chimneys that is
necessary due to the unique climate and
topography of the County/District to reduce risk of
fire and to minimize impacts of fire. Such spark
arrestors reduce the likelihood of embers exiting
a chimney and igniting a fire. These spark
arrestors are required by the SFM in both CCR
Title 19 and the Buildin
g Code.
326.14 –
Roadway
clearance
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment requiring clearance of
roadways to provide adequate access for
firefighting apparatus, to create defensible space
for fire operations, and to reduce the possibility of
wildland fires spreading to structures. Necessary
due to the unique climate and topography of the
Count
y/District.
401.10 – Fire
watch
procedures,
401.10.1,
401.10.2,
401.10.3,
401.10.4,
401.10.5,
401.10.6.

Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for consistency in the minimum
requirements of a fire watch program. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times and actions
due to the unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the County/District.
503.1.1 –
Buildings and
facilities
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for clarification regarding the
determination of the fire code official for certain
special circumstances. Necessary to ensure
adequate response times and actions due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the Count
y/District.
503.1.2 –
Additional
access.

Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for additional access requirements
necessary because of terrain, climate, or other
factors that limit access. Necessary to ensure
adequate response times due to the unique
climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the Count
y/District.

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Section Local Condition Explanation and Findings
503.2.1 –
Dimensions,
503.2.1.1,
503.2.1.2,
503.2.1.2.1,
503.2.1.2.2,
503.2.1.2.2.1,
503.2.1.2.2.2
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires unobstructed clearance to sky on fire
apparatus access roads with exception for
protected tree species. Necessary to prevent
obstruction of access roads by tree limbs or other
obstructions and thus allow for quick response
times to fires and other emergencies. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Requires sufficient fire apparatus access
road widths and the location of said roads in
respect to buildings. Necessary because risk of
fire and collapse is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
503.2.4 –
Turning radius,
503.2.5 –
Dead-ends,
503.2.7 –
Grade
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for more stringent width, turning radius,
and grade specifications for access roads to
ensure access for fire apparatus. Necessary due
to unique climatic and topographical conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
503.4 –
Obstruction of
fire apparatus
access roads
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Adds speed bumps and speed humps to list of
prohibited obstructions to fire apparatus access
roads. Speed bumps and speed humps reduce
response times to fires and other emergencies
because fire apparatus have to slow down to
pass over them or drive around them. Necessary
to ensure adequate response times due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the Count
y/District.
503.4.1 –
Traffic-calming
devices
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires fire code official approval to install
traffic calming devices such as speed bumps and
speed humps. Such devices can reduce
response times to fires and other emergencies.

Necessary to ensure adequate response times
due to the unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. This section is necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the Count
y/District.

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503.6 – Gates Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires gates placed across fire apparatus
access roads meet parameters to ensure
emergency access widths and operability.

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and electrical power
interruption that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the Count
y/District.
503.7 – Fire
apparatus
access roads
in recreational
vehicle, mobile
home,
manufactured
housing, sales
lots, and
stora
ge lots
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires fire apparatus access roads in
recreational vehicle, mobile home, manufactured
housing, sales lots, and storage lots. Necessary
to ensure adequate water supply and access to
such locations due to the unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because the risk of fire is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
Count
y/District.
503.8 – Fire
apparatus
access roads
in mobile
home parks
and special
occupancy
parks
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires additional fire apparatus access roads
in mobile home parks and special occupancy
parks. Necessary to ensure adequate water
supply and access to such locations due to the
unique climatic and topographical conditions that
increase the risk of fires in fire hazard severity
zones. Further necessary because risk of fire is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the Count
y/District.
504.5 –
Rooftop
barriers and
parapets
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for emergency access to and egress
from the roof in the event of fire or other
emergency. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to unique
climatic,
geological, and topographical conditions.
506.1 – Where
required
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Local amendment providing for access to
structures or areas where immediate access is
necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting purposes.

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507.2.2 –
Water tanks
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires installation and maintenance standards
for water tanks providing water for fire protection.

Extends certain requirements to associated
support structures and piping. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire and exposure that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These unique conditions also
increase emergency response times, thereby
increasing the time during which these water tank
s
ystems must remain in functional order.
507.5.10 –
Draft system
identification
sign
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides posting of sign to notify Fire Department
of draft hydrants, including those for swimming
pools and spas in fire hazard severity zone.

Necessary because of unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the
Count
y/District.
509.1.1 –
Utility and
hazardous
equipment
identification,
509.2 –
Equipment
and
disconnection-
means access,
509.3
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for identification and access to the
disconnection means that are required for
hazardous equipment and/or energy sources
serving structures, as necessary for the
protection of life and for fire-fighting purposes.

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
complicate response times, water needs and
availabilit
y, and access.
510.1 –
Emergency
responder
communication
coverage
(ERCC) in new
buildin
gs
Administrative Clarifies how t he fire code official will make the determination that is required of them by the
State code.
510.4.1,
510.4.1.1,
510.4.1.2,
510.4.2,
510.4.2.3,
510.5, 510.5.1,
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
When the circumstances of a structure
necessitate emergency responder
communication coverage systems, this
amendment specifies “critical areas” of the
building, referred to in the State code, at which it
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510.5.4, 510.6,
510.6.2
ERCC –
coverage
coverage. This list of areas is built upon the list
of areas that are required to be served when a
wired system is installed in lieu of an emergency
responder radio coverage system. Systems are
required to be provided with standby power for a
duration of time. Amendment also clarifies
required design standards otherwise left up to
determination by the fire code official. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
movement and damage, and electrical power
interruption that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. Further necessary due to
the artificial topographical physical features of a
structure or area that limit and/or interfere with
emergency radio communications for first
responders.
603.4 –
Working space
and
clearances
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for maintenance of the working
clearances that are required to be maintained
about electrical equipment such as electrical
panels and other equipment specified by the
Electrical Code. Necessary due to the increased
risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
603.4.1 –
Electrical
signage and
labeling
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides clarification of the interpretation of this
section, and reference to the related section of
code. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availabilit
y, and access.
604.4 –
Emergency
signs
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides guidance with local criteria that the fire
code official will use in making the determination
required of them by this section. Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topo
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County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6 –
Inspection,
testing, and
maintenance
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Prohibits obstruction or impairment of fire
protection and life safety system equipment,
including initiating devices, alarm notification
appliances, and annunciators. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6.4 –
Aboveground
controls and
valves for
water-based
fire protection
systems
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Introductory section to Sections 901.6.4.1
through 901.6.4.4. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6.4.1 –
Signage
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides signage requirements for water-control
valves to facilitate fire-fighter identification and
use of said valves in an emergency. Necessary
because of unique climatic and topographical
conditions that increase the risk of fires in fire
hazard severity zones. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
901.6.4.2 –
Locks
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for the security, and accessibility to
proper authorities, of water-based fire protection
systems. Necessary due to the increased risks
of fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availabilit
y, and access.
901.6.4.3 –
Painting
identification
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for the identification and maintenance of
water-based fire protection systems. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,

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topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
901.6.4.4 –
Clear space
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides clearance requirements for water-
control valves to facilitate fire-fighter identification and use of said valves in an emergency.

Necessary because of unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
fires in fire hazard severity zones. Further
necessary because risk of fire is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the
Count
y/District.
903.2.8 –
Group R
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires that fire sprinklers be installed in mobile
homes and manufactured homes located outside
of mobile home parks. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire and exposure that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
Count
y/District.
903.2.11.7 –
Occupancies
in fire hazard
severity zones
and within the
San Gabriel
South face
Area or

Malibu–Santa
Monica
Mountains
Area
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides an additional level of protection to
occupancies in case of a fire by requiring
installation of automatic fire sprinklers.

Necessary because of unique climatic and
topographical conditions that increase the risk of
catastrophic fires in fire hazard severity zones
and due to the topography that reduces response
times to fires. Further necessary because risk of
fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the County/District.
903.4.2,
903.4.2.1 –
Remote
annunciator
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides for fire-fighter access to the alarm
system information/status where necessary due
to otherwise being inaccessible or inapparent.

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904.1.1 –
Certification of
service
personnel for
fire-
extinguishing
Equipment
Administrative Clarification to the code user that neither the Consolidated Fire Protection District of
Los Angeles County, nor the State of California
adopt this section.
904.3.5 –
Monitoring
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires monitoring of all automatic fire-
extinguishing systems when a sprinkler
monitoring system is otherwise required.

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire and
exposure that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the Count
y/District.
905.2.1 –
Class I
standpipes
Climatic Construction and inst allation requirements for Class I standpipes to ensure adequate fire
protection systems and water supply due to fires
in the hot and windy climate of the
Count
y/District.
905.4 –
Location of
Class I
standpipe
hose
connections,
905.4.3
Climatic Installation/Regulati on of Fire Protection System to ensure proper location of hose connection to
control fires in the hot and windy climate of the
County/District.
905.5.3 –
Class II
system
1½-inch hose
Climatic Installation and regul ation of interior wet
standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection
system due to fires in the hot and windy climate
of the Count
y/District.
905.9 – Riser
shutoff valve
supervision
and drain
Climatic Additional requirement s to fire protection system for testing, maintenance, and operation.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions.
905.13 –
Standpipe
diameter
Climatic Size requirement s for Class III standpipes to ensure adequate fire protection system.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions.
910.2 – Where
required
Climatic and
geological
Requires smoke and heat removal for buildings.

Necessary to increase ability of fire fighters to
respond to, and fight, fires in buildings.

Necessar
y because of increased danger of fire in

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the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions and the prevalence of earthquakes in
the Count
y/District.
910.2.3 –
Group S-2
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires smoke and heat removal for basement-
level parking garages. Necessary to increase
ability of fire fighters to respond to fires in parking garages. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire and earthquake damage that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. Further necessary due to the
artificial topographical physical features of a
structure or area that limit and/or interfere with
the ability of emergency responders to protect
life, propert
y, and the environment.
910.3 –
Smoke and
heat vent
design and
installation.
910.3.2,
910.3.4,
910.3.4.1,
910.3.4.2,
910.3.4.2.1,
910.3.4.2.2,
910.3.4.3
910.3.5
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requirements for smoke and heat vents in
buildings. Necessary due to the increased risks
of fire and earthquake damage that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. Further necessary due to the
artificial topographical physical features of a
structure or area that limit and/or interfere with
the ability of emergency responders to protect
life, property, and the environment.
910.4.3,
910.4.4 –
Mechanical
smoke
removal
s
ystems
Geological Requirements fo r smoke and heat vents and
mechanical smoke removal systems in buildings.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to seismic concerns with
potential water supply issues.
912.2 –
Location
Geological and
Topographical
Requires that more than one fire department
connection may be required. Necessary due to
natural and artificial local topography, and the
effects of seismic activity that could limit and/or
interfere with the ability of emergency responders
to access certain locations.

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912.2.1 –
Visible location
Climatic,
Topographical,
Geological
Requires fire department connections to be
located within 150 feet of a public fire hydrant
and at a safe distance from the building.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions. Further necessary because the risk
of fire is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
912.7 –
Inspection,
testing and
maintenance
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies where provisions for signage, painting,
hose threads, physical protection, and clear
space, for fire department connections, shall
apply. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availabilit
y, and access.
912.8 –
Identification
— paint color
Climatic,
Topographical
Requires red paint on fire department
connections subject to rust or corrosion to identify
them to fire fighters and protect from the
elements. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and wind
y conditions.
912.9 –
Breakable
caps or plugs
Climatic,
Topographical
Requires breakable caps or plugs for fire hose
couplings to protect them from the elements and
to ensure easy access to the fire department
connection during fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and wind
y conditions.
914.9.1 –
Spray booths
Climatic Requires spray booths to have automatic fire
sprinkler system protection under specified
conditions. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions. Further necessary
because the risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
1032.4 – Exit
signs,
1032.4.1,
1032.4.2,
1032.4.3
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requirements for minimum exit signage
maintenance, including a bringing-to-one-location
of existing CA requirements scattered about the
code and/or providing reference thereto.

Addresses warnings against elevator use in an
emergency, and stairway access. Necessary to
ensure proper notice and evacuation in case of
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increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions. Further necessary
because risk of fire and need for evacuation is
increased due to the prevalence of earthquakes
in the Count
y/District.
1103.11 – Fire
department
access
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies where provisions for fire department
access apply, including reference to a related
section of the code. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1203.2.3 –
Emergency
responder
communication
coverage
systems.

Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Maintains current level of safety by maintaining
current standby-power capacity duration for
emergency responder communication coverage
systems. Necessary due to the increased risks
of fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availabilit
y, and access.
1203.2.5 –
Exhaust
ventilation
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Maintains current level of safety by maintaining
current standby-power capacity duration for
electrical energy storage system mechanical
exhaust ventilation systems. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

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Gas detection
systems
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Corrects reference number for section
addressing exhaust ventilation for electrical
energy storage systems. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1204.4 –
Grounding
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies when grounding will be required of
portable generators. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1205.2 –
Access and
pathway
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies that exceptions to access and pathway
requirements may not negate the ability of
occupants to reliably identify escape and rescue
pathways and avoid electrified components
therein. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availabilit
y, and access.
1205.4 –
Buildings with
rapid
shutdown
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
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1205.5.1 –
Vegetation
control
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies where this maintenance provision
applies. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availabilit
y, and access.
1206.10 –
Manual shutoff
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides reference to the related section of code,
and harmonizes this section thereto. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.1.2 –
Permits,
1207.1.3,
1207.1.4,
1207.1.4.1,
1207.1.4.2,
1207.1.5,
1207.1.7
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Require approved permitting for electrical energy
storage systems (ESS), including
criteria/clarification regarding hazard mitigation
analysis and special approvals beyond what the
code allows by default. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.3.4,
1207.3.4.1,
1207.3.5
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies design and installation requirements for
electrical energy storage systems (ESS).

Necessary due to the increased risks of fire,
earthquake damage, and unpredictable power
fluctuations that are consequences of the unique
climatic, topographical, and geological conditions
of the County/District. These factors also
complicate response times, water needs and
availabilit
y, and access.
1207.4 –
General
installation
requirements,
1207.4.1,
1207.4.2,
1207.4.7,
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies/clarifies location, separation, and
signage requirements for electrical energy
storage systems (ESS). Provides clarification
and reference to other code requirements already
applicable to these installations. Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
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Signage
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, responding resources, water
needs and availabilit
y, and access.
1207.5.2,
1207.5.8,
Table 1207.7,
1207.7.1,
1207.7.2,
1207.7.3,
1207.7.4,
1207.8.3,
1207.8.4

Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical

Specifies/clarifies location and separation
requirements for electrical energy storage
systems (ESS). Maintains preexisting safety
levels. Necessary due to the increased risks of
fire, earthquake damage, and unpredictable
power fluctuations that are consequences of the
unique climatic, topographical, and geological
conditions of the County/District. These factors
also complicate response times, water needs and
availabilit
y, and access.
1207.4.13,
1207.5.4 –
Fire detection,
1207.6.1.1,
1207.6.1.2,
1207.6.1.2.1,
1207.6.1.2.2,
1207.6.1.2.3,
1207.6.1.2.4
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies requirements for fire-extinguishing
systems, ventilation, standby power, gas
detection, explosion control, and the ability to
release energy, for electrical energy storage
systems (ESS). Includes references to the code
sections regarding fire department connections
and hydrants. Necessary due to the increased
risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

Table 1207.6,
1207.6.1.1–
1207.6.1.2.4
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Specifies design and installation requirements for
various battery technologies used in electrical
energy storage systems (ESS). Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.6.3 –
Explosion
control
Administrative Corrects typo to reference therein to a section within Chapter 1, which was reorganized in
2021/2022.
1207.4.6 –
Combustible
stora
ge,
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topo
graphical
Clarifies that combustible storage within ESS
cabinets and enclosures is not allowed, and that
ve
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Vegetation
requirements for electrical energy storage
systems (ESS) apply to both new and existing
installations. Necessary due to the increased
risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.9.4,
1207.9.5
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Addresses special installations of battery energy
storage systems (ESS), including those on
rooftops and in parking garages. Necessary due
to the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

Table 1207.10,
1207.10.6,
1207.10.7.2,
1207.10.7.3,
1207.10.7.6
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical

Addresses mobile versions of electrical energy
storage system (ESS) installations. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
1207.11,
1207.11.1,
1207.11.2.1,
1207.11.3,
1207.11.3.1,
1207.11.4,
1207.11.5.1,
1207.11.6,
1207.11.7,
1207.11.7.1,
Figure
1207.11.7.1,
1207.11.7.2,
1207.11.7.3,
1207.11.7.4,
1207.11.7.4.1,
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Addresses installations of battery energy storage
systems in Group R-3 and R-4 occupancies.

Maintains and clarifies standing requirements in
the jurisdiction in order to maintain minimum
levels of safety regarding explosion, fire, and
toxic gas hazards, both for the property in
question and that of neighboring properties.

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1207.11.7.4.2,
1207.11.8
2007.9 –
Emergency
Helicopter
Landing
Facility
(EHLF),
2007.9.1
Climatic and
Topographical
Provides for public safety by an
evacuation/landing area on high-rise buildings
and the maintenance thereof. Necessary due to
large number of high-rise buildings in the
County/District and difficulty in evacuating high-
rise buildings, and getting resources thereto, in
case of fire or other emer
gency.
2007.10 –
Ground-based
helicopter
facilities,
2007.10.1 –
Surface
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides design standards for helistops and
heliports, primarily for establishment in fire
hazard severity zones, to enable helicopters and
associated water tenders and support equipment
to safely operate to conduct operations to combat
fires and render other services in those areas.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions and topography that hinders the ability
for fire apparatus to gain access to remote
portions of the County/District. Further
necessary due to the increased risks of
earthquake damage that complicate response
times, water needs and availabilit
y, and access.
2007.10.2 –
Hydrant
Climatic;
Topographical
Requires a hydrant next to helistops and
heliports, especially in fire hazard severity zones,
to enable helicopters to fill their tanks to facilitate water drops on wildland fires in those areas, and
for response to aviation accidents. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions
and topography that hinders the ability for fire
apparatus to gain access to remote portions of
the Count
y/District.
2007.10.3 –
Access
Climatic;
Topographical
Adopts requirements for fire apparatus access to
helistops and heliports, especially in fire hazard
severity zones, to enable support equipment and
apparatus associated with helicopter operations
to combat fires and render other services in those
areas. Necessary because of increased danger
of fire in the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions and topography that hinders the ability
for fire apparatus to gain access to remote
portions of the Count
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2007.11 –
Maintenance,
2007.11.1 –
Fire
Department
permit
required
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Requires maintenance of the safe and necessary
functionality of a new or existing helicopter facility
intended to some extent for emergency Fire
Department use. Where such functionality or
availability is impaired, a permit and/or
notification is required. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and windy conditions; and both topography
and seismic geological activity that hinders the
ability for fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
2203.3 – Dust-
collection
systems
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies applicability of this provision, corrects
reference error by the State, and maintains the
required interlock provision. Necessary due to
the increased risks of fire, earthquake damage,
and unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
2203.4.2 –
Static
electricity
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Maintains the requirement for permanent
grounding or bonding in accordance with
approved standards. Necessary due to the
increased risks of fire, earthquake damage, and
unpredictable power fluctuations that are
consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.
2404.4 – Fire
protection
Climatic Provides for spray booths to be equipped with
automatic fire sprinklers. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to hot and wind
y conditions.
2504.6, 2507.2
– Fruit and
crop-ripening
Climatic and
Geological
Provides requirements for fruit and crop ripening
operations to prevent ignition of ethylene gas and
reduce risk of fire and explosion. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions
and to reduce risk of fires and explosion from
earthquakes.
3104.5 –
Helicopter
Climatic,
Geolo
gical, and
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landing
facilities
Topographical consideration must b e given to nearby helicopter landing facilities so as not to interfere with their
safe and necessary functionality. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions;
and both topography and seismic geological
activity that hinders the ability for ground-based
fire apparatus to gain access to portions of the
Count
y/District, including for patient care.
3107.15.2.1 –
Quantity limit
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Harmonizes the code by providing reference to
the related section of the code. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to hot and windy conditions;
and both topography and seismic geological
activity that hinders the ability for ground-based
fire apparatus to gain access to portions of the
Count
y/District, including for patient care.
3107.18 –
Combustible
vegetation
Climatic and
Topographic
Increased clearance requirements for
combustible vegetation near tents and membrane
structures. Necessary to increase fire and life
safety around such structures and to create
defensible space. Necessary because of fire risk
due to climate and unique topography of the
Count
y/District.

Table 3206.2 Climatic and
Geological
Removes an exception for smoke and heat
removal in high-piled combustible storage.

Necessary because of unique climatic conditions
that increase the risk of fires. Further necessary
because risk of fire is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
3305.5.2.1 –
Duties
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Harmonizes this new provision to the other
longstanding requirements for fire watch within
the code. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions; and both topography and
seismic geological activity that hinders the ability
for ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
3505.9 –
Flashback
prevention
Geological Requires protectiv e devices to be installed on fuel gas and oxygen lines to increase safety and
reduce risk of explosion and fire. Necessary
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
Count
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4801.3 –
Definitions
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Clarifies the interpretation of the code for the
code user. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions; and both topography and
seismic geological activity that hinders the ability
for ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
4902.1 –
General
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Provides definitions by which to clarify the
interpretation of the code for the code user.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to hot and windy
conditions; and both topography and seismic
geological activity that hinders the ability for
ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
4906.2 –
Application
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Serves to clarify the interpretation of the code for
the code user. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to hot
and windy conditions; and both topography and
seismic geological activity that hinders the ability
for ground-based fire apparatus to gain access to
portions of the County/District, including for
patient care.
4906.3 –
Landscape
Plans,
4906.3.1 –
Contents
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Original content is being moved to become
subsections of 4906.3, and these sections are
being utilized to explain the administrative
procedures for fuel modification plans in fire
hazard severity zones within the jurisdiction.

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4906.3.5,
4906.3.5.1,
4906.4,
4906.4.1,
4906.4.2,
4906.4.2.1
Administrative Renumbering of code sections for harmonization with longstanding local provisions within which
these processes (newly described by new State
language) have and will continue to take place.
4907.3 –
Requirements
Administrative Provides reference to other applicable codes; declarator
y of existing law.
4907.3 –
Requirements
Climatic and
Topographical
Local amendment providing notice of preexisting
requirement that defensible space shall also
comply with vegetation clearance requirements
elsewhere in the Fire Code (e.g., for LPG tanks,
PV, and ESS), as well as specifically within
Chapter 3 of this code. Necessary due to the
unique climate and topography of the
County/District to reduce risk of fire and to
minimize impacts of fire in Fire Hazard Severity
Zone.
5003.11.3.8 –
Floors
Climatic and
Geological
Creates requirements for floors in buildings
where hazardous materials are used or stored.

Necessary to increase fire and life safety and to
minimize fire danger from hazardous materials.

Necessary because risk of fire and spillage of
hazardous materials is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
5704.2.8.3 –
Secondary
containment
Geological Requires secondary containment of flammable
and combustible liquids that are necessary to
increase fire and life safety and to prevent fires
involving flammable and combustible liquids from
spreading. Necessary because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
5704.2.8.16.1
– System
requirements
Climatic and
Geological
Requires foam deluge system. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to climatic conditions and
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
Count
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5704.2.9.1.1 –
Required foam
fire protection
systems
Geological and
Climatic
Requires all existing aboveground tanks
exceeding 1,500 square feet of liquid surface
area used for the storage of Class I or Class II
flammable liquids to be provided with foam fire
protection. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to
climatic conditions and because risk of leaks or
tank failure is increased due to the prevalence of
earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
5704.2.9.6.1.3
– Location of
tanks for boil
over liquids
Geological and
Climatic
Provides for additional spacing between tanks to
reduce fire danger and help prevent fire from
spreading to adjacent tanks. Necessary because
of increased danger of fire in the County/District
due to climatic conditions and because risk of
leaks or tank failure is increased due to the
prevalence of earthquakes in the Count
y/District.
5704.3.7.6 –
Construction
Geological and
Climatic
Construction and fire access requirements for
liquid storage rooms. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic conditions and because risk of
explosion or container failure is increased due to
the prevalence of earthquakes in the
Count
y/District.
5706.5.1.1 –
Location
Geological and
Climatic
Provides increased distances for bulk transfer
and process transfer operations so that they are
farther away from the public and other buildings.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to climatic conditions and
because risk of leaks or tank failure is increased
due to the prevalence of earthquakes in the
Count
y/District.
5706.5.1.19 –
Liquid transfer
Geological and
Climatic
Class I, II, or III liquids shall be transferred from a tank vehicle or tank car only into an approved
atmospheric tank or approved portable tank.

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6104.4 –
Multiple LP-
gas container
installations
Geological and
Climatic
Requirements for LP-gas storage tank distances.

Chapter 81 –
Automobile
wrecking yards
8104 – Fire
apparatus
access roads
8106 –
Housekeeping
8108 – Tires
8110.4 –
Batteries
Climatic,
Geological, and
Topographical
Creates requirements for fire access roads and
storage requirements for tire storage in
automobile wrecking yards to enable fire
apparatus and fire fighters to gain access to fight
fires and respond to emergencies. Necessary
due to the increased risks of fire, earthquake
damage, and unpredictable power fluctuations
that are consequences of the unique climatic,
topographical, and geological conditions of the
County/District. These factors also complicate
response times, water needs and availability, and
access.

Chapter 82 –
Infractions
Administrative Lists the violat ions deemed to be infractions rather than the standard misdemeanor required
b
y the provisions of Chapter 1.

Chapter 83 –
Consolidated
Fire Protection
District Of Los
Angeles
County Fire
Code
Administrative Declaration of t his code as the Fire Code for the Consolidated Fire Protection District of
Los Angeles County (“District”).

Appendix B,
Section
B105.1 – One-
and two-family
dwellings,
Group R-3 and
R-4 buildings
and
townhouses
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for increased minimum fire-flow in fire
hazard severity zones to allow for more water to
be available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topographical conditions.

Appendix B,
Section
B105.5 – Land
subdivision
projects
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for increased fire-flow for subdivisions
of certain undeveloped land due to the
undetermined building size and type of
construction to allow for sufficient water to be
available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topo
graphical conditions.

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Appendix C,
Section
C102.2 –
Location on
street
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for hydrant spacing on streets to ensure
hydrants are accessible to fire fighters.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to climatic and
topo
graphical conditions.

Appendix C,
Section
C105.2 –
One-
and two-
family
dwellings, and
Group R-3
buildin
gs
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for hydrant spacing to ensure that water
is available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topographical conditions.

Appendix C,
Section
C105.3 -
Buildings other
than one- and
two-family
dwellings, and
Group R-3
buildin
gs
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for hydrant spacing for buildings other
than one- and two-family dwellings, and Group R-
3 buildings to ensure that there is adequate water
supply available to fight fires. Necessary
because of increased danger of fire in the
County/District due to climatic and topographical
conditions.

Appendix C,
Section
C105.4 –
Cul-de-sac
hydrant
location
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides for hydrant spacing for cul-de-sacs to
ensure that there is adequate water supply
available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topographical conditions.

Appendix C,
Section
C106 - On-site
hydrants
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides requirements for on-site hydrants to
ensure that there is adequate water supply
available to fight fires. Necessary because of
increased danger of fire in the County/District due
to climatic and topo
graphical conditions.

Appendix O,
Section O103
– General
requirements
Topographical,
Geographic, and
Climatic
Provides various design and location
requirements for temporary haunted houses,
ghost walks, and similar amusement uses where
the means of egress are not apparent due to
decorative materials, confusing sounds, and/or
visual effects. Necessary because of increased
danger of fire in the County/District due to
climatic and topographical conditions and the
prevalence of earthquakes in the Count
y/District.

Appendix PP –
Local Agency
Ver
y High Fire
Administrative Portion of ordi nance serving to fulfill the Statutory requirements of the County/District per California
Government Code Sections 51175 through

ADOPTION & FILING OF THE

LOS ANGELES COUNTY FIRE CODE
Rev. 2023-03-23
Hazard
Severity Zones
51189. Recognizes the authorities of the State to
impose Fire Hazard Severity Zone designations
and of individual cities to expand upon them
within the parameters defined by State statute.

Also serves to define the “Malibu–Santa Monica
Mountains Area” and the “San Gabriel Mountains
South face Area” for the sprinkler provisions
therein, as described in Chapter 9.

Appendix QQ
– Los Angeles
County Fire-
Code Fee
Schedule
Administrative Provides the code user with the Fire Department fee schedule, specifically for the services
provided by the Fire Department in accordance
with the Fire Code.

Appendix RR
– Rifle Range
Topographical
and Climatic
Provides the basic fire- and life-safety
requirements for the operation of rifle ranges.

Necessary because of increased danger of fire in
the County/District due to climatic and
topo
graphical conditions.

Santa Clarita City CouncilJune 27, 2023

Santa Clarita City Council
June 27, 2023