If the Board of Appeals upholds the decision of the Building Official, the property owners of record will be ordered to abate the public nuisance within the time set forth in the order. If the structure is determined not to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, the Building Official's determination and order will be vacated. The decision of the Board of Appeals will be final on the date it is rendered.
902.4.5 HAZARD ABATEMENT PLAN. If a Hazard Abatement Plan is approved by the Building Official, the owner or other interested party of record must execute such plan within 24 hours of obtaining approval of the plan from the Building Official. Within 24 hours of completion of the abatement work the owner or other interested party of record must provide the Building Official with a written certification that the public nuisance, as described in the Building Official's Notice of Determination, has been abated.
If the work performed pursuant to the Hazard Abatement Plan amounts to temporary abatement, the owner or other party of record, prior to proceeding with permanent repairs, must obtain required permits and file a damage assessment report with the Building Official. The damage assessment report must be reviewed and approved by the Building Official prior to proceeding with permanent repairs. 902.4.6 FAILURE TO PERFORM. In those instances where the property owner or other interested party of record either does not respond to the Building Official's Notice of Determination or approved Hazard Abatement Plan, responds untimely, or responds timely but fails to abate the public nuisance within the required time period, the imminent hazard and dangerous structure will be subject to immediate abatement by the Building Official.
902.4.7 PUBLIC NUISANCE. All structures or portions of such structures which, after inspection by the Building Official, are determined to be an imminent hazard and dangerous, either to the public, occupants of the subject structure, or to any adjacent structures, are hereby declared to be public nuisances and must be abated by the owner in accordance with the procedures specified in Sections
43.2.4.4 and 43.2.4.5.
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902.4.8 SUSPENSION OF ABATEMENT OF WORK. Notwithstanding any code provisions to the contrary, the Building Official is authorized to suspend abatement work, and to allow the property owner or other party of legal interest to complete the abatement work.
902.4.9 CHANGE OF STATUS. When the conditions making a structure an imminent hazard and dangerous have been abated, the structure will no longer be considered an imminent hazard and dangerous. However, if the abatement work is temporary in nature, as determined by the Building Official, the structure will remain subject to the provisions of this section.
902.4.10 DEMOLITION PERMIT. If the owner of any building or structure has decided to demolish rather than repair, the owner, or the owner's representative, must obtain a demolition permit.
902.5 HAZARD ABATEMENT OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES. 902.5.1 NOTIFICATION OF IMMINENT HAZARD. Within ten days after the event, the Building Official must notify the State Historic Preservation Officer that one of the following actions will be taken regarding any historic building or structure determined by the Building Official to represent an imminent hazard to the health or safety of the public, or to pose an imminent threat to the public right of way:
902.5.1.1 BRACING OR SHORING. Whenever possible, as determined by the Building Official, the building or structure may be braced or shored in such a manner as to mitigate the hazard to public health or safety or the hazard to the public right-of-way.
902.5.1.2 CONDEMNATION. Whenever bracing or shoring is determined to be an unreasonable alternative, the Building Official may cause the building or structure to be condemned and immediately demolished. Such condemnation and demolition may be performed in the interest of public health or safety without a condemnation hearing as required by the 1997 Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings.
902.5.2 CONDEMNATION PROCEEDINGS. If, ten days after the event and less than 30 days after the event, an historic building or structure is determined by the Building Official to represent a hazard to the health or safety of the public or to pose a threat to the public right of way, the Building Official may initiate condemnation proceedings in accordance with the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. The Building Official may also notify the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, as amended, of its intent to hold a condemnation hearing.
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902.5.3 REQUEST TO DEMOLISH. If the Building Official and the owner of any historic building or structure agree that such a building or structure should be demolished, the Building Official must submit a request to demolish to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1986, as amended. Such request must include all substantiating data.
SECTION 903
DISASTER REPAIR AND RECONSTRUCTION
903.1 INTENT. This section establishes standards and regulations for the expeditious repair and reconstruction of structures damaged as a result of a disaster for which a local emergency has been declared.
903.2 APPLICATION OF PROVISIONS.
903.2.1 DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY. The provisions of this chapter are applicable to all buildings and structures regulated by the city following each disaster after a local emergency has been declared.
903.2.2 WAIVER FOR ENGINEERING EVALUATION. The requirements of this chapter may be waived by the Building Official subject to an Engineering Evaluation as defined in Section 903.3.3.4.
903.3 DEFINITIONS. For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply:
903.3.1 ARCHITECT is a person licensed by the State of California to practice architecture, as prescribed by the State of California Business and Professions Code.
903.3.2 CIVIL ENGINEER is a person registered by the State of California to practice Civil Engineering, as prescribed by the State of California Business and Professions Code.
903.3.3 CURRENT CODE means those codes adopted by the city pursuant to California Health and Safety Code § 18941.5.
903.3.4 ENGINEERING EVALUATION is an evaluation of a damaged building or structure, or suspected damaged building or structure, performed under the direction of a structural engineer, civil engineer, or architect retained by the owner of the building or structure. Engineering evaluations must, at a minimum, contain recommendations for repair and an appropriate opinion of the construction cost for those repairs. All engineering evaluations must include the engineer's or architect’s stamp, wet-signature, and license expiration date.
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903.3.5 ESSENTIAL SERVICE FACILITY means those buildings or structures designated by the city to house facilities necessary for emergency operations subsequent to a disaster.
903.3.6 REPLACEMENT VALUE is the dollar value, as determined by the building official, for replacing a damaged structure with a new structure of the same size, same type of construction, and same occupancy, and located on the same site. 903.3.7 STRUCTURAL ENGINEER is a person registered by the State of California to practice civil engineering and to use the title, Structural Engineer, as defined in Section 5537.1 of the State of California Business and Professions Code.
903.3.8 VALUE OF REPAIR is the dollar value, as determined by the Building Official, for making necessary repairs to the damaged structure. 903.4 REPAIR CRITERIA
903.4.1 GENERAL. Buildings and structures of all occupancies which have been damaged as the result of a disaster, except as otherwise noted, must be repaired in accordance with the following criteria:
903.4.2 UP TO TEN PERCENT REPAIR VALUE. When the estimated value of repair does not exceed ten percent of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged portion may be restored to the pre-disaster condition; except that when the damaged elements include suspended ceiling systems, the ceiling system must be repaired with all bracing required by current code. 903.4.3 UP TO FIFTY PERCENT REPAIR VALUE. When the estimated value of repair is greater than ten percent but less than fifty percent of the replacement value of the structure, the damaged elements must be repaired and brought into conformance with the structural requirements of the current code. 903.4.4 MORE THAN FIFTY PERCENT REPAIR VALUE. When the estimated value of repair is fifty percent or more of the replacement value of the structure, the entire structure must be brought into conformance with the fire and life safety and structural requirements of the current code.
903.4.5 CHIMNEY VALUE EXCLUSION. In Group R, Division 3, occupancies, the repair value of damaged chimneys may be excluded from the computation of percentage of replacement value. Damaged chimneys must be repaired in accordance with Section 903.5.
903.5 REPAIR CRITERIA FOR FIREPLACES AND CHIMNEYS.
903.5.1 GENERAL. All damaged chimneys must be repaired or reconstructed to comply with the requirements of Chapter 21 of the CBC. Damaged portions of chimneys must be removed in accordance with the following criteria.
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903.5.2 DAMAGE ABOVE THE ROOF LINE. When the damaged portion of the chimney is located between the roof line and the top of the chimney, the damaged portion may be removed to the roof line provided the roof and ceiling anchorage are in sound condition. The reconstruction portion of the chimney must be braced to the roof structure using an approved method. 903.5.3 SINGLE-STORY STRUCTURE DAMAGE BELOW THE ROOF LINE.
For a single-story structure in which the damaged portion of the chimney is below the roof line, or the damaged portion extends from above the roof line to below the roof line, the chimney must be removed to the top of the firebox. 903.5.4 MULTI-STORY STRUCTURE DAMAGE BELOW THE ROOF LINE.
For a multi-story structure, the damaged portion of the chimney must be removed from the top to a floor line where anchorage is found. 903.5.5 FIREBOX DAMAGE. In any structure where the firebox has been damaged, the entire chimney and firebox must be removed to the foundation.
If the foundation is in sound condition, the firebox and chimney may be reconstructed using the existing foundation. If the foundation has been damaged, the foundation must be removed and replaced. Such reconstruction and replacement must be in accordance with Chapter 21 of the CBC Code. 903.5.6 ENGINEERED ALTERNATE SOLUTIONS. Where existing conditions preclude the installation of all anchorage required by Chapter 21 of the CBC, alternate systems may be used in accordance with the alternate methods and materials provisions of the CBC when approved by the Building Official. 903.5.7 BRACING. Where the portion of the chimney extending above the roof line exceeds two times the least dimension of the chimney, that portion above the roof line must be braced to the roof structure using an approved method. 903.6 REPAIR CRITERIA FOR HISTORIC BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES. 903.6.1 ENGINEERING EVALUATION REQUIRED. Buildings or structures which are included on a national, state, or local register for historic places or which are qualifying structures within a recognized historic district, which have been damaged as a result of a disaster, must have an engineering evaluation performed.
903.6.2 MINIMUM REPAIR CRITERIA. The minimum criteria for repair are included in Section 903.4, Repair Criteria, with due consideration given to the historical rating and nature of the structures. Additional standards and criteria, as noted in Part 8, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, also apply. 903.7 REPAIR CRITERIA FOR UNREINFORCED MASONRY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
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903.7.1 GENERAL. All damaged buildings determined to be bearing wall buildings constructed of unreinforced masonry must be repaired and strengthened to fully comply with the requirements of § 15.04.” SECTION 17: Chapter 16.20 of the Stanton Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
“Chapter 16.20 INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING POOL AND SPA CODE
16.20.010 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code adopted.
The International Swimming Pool and Spa Code, 2024 Edition, as published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Stanton.
16.20.020 International Swimming Pool and Spa Code amended.
Section [A] 101.1 Title is amended to read as follows:
[A] 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Swimming Pool and Spa Code of the City of Stanton hereinafter to as “this code.” Section [A] 102.7.1 Application of the International Codes is amended to read as follows:
[A] 102.7.1 Application of the International Codes. Where the International Residential Code is referenced in this code, the provisions of the California Residential Code shall apply to related systems in detached one- and two-family dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories in height. Other related systems shall comply with the applicable California Codes or referenced standard.
Section [A] 105.6 Fees is amended to read as follows:
[A] 105.6 Fees. A permit shall not be valid until the fees prescribed by law have been paid. All fees related to and any permit, work, inspection, violation, plan review or refunds shall be in accordance with Section 109 of the California Building Code.
Section [A] 105.6.2 Fee schedule and [A] 105.6.3 Fee refunds are deleted in their entirety without replacement.
Section [A] 108.2 Membership of board is amended to read as follows:
[A] 108.2 Board of appeals. The Board of Appeals shall consist of members as set forth in Chapter 113.1 of the California Building Code and any amendments of the Stanton Municipal Code.
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Section [A] 108.2.1 Qualifications is deleted in its entirety without replacement.
Section 305.2.1 Barrier height and clearances is amended to read as follows:
305.2.1 Barrier height and clearances Barrier heights and clearances shall be in accordance with all of the following:
1. The top of the barrier shall be not less than 60 inches (1524 mm) above grade where measured on the side of the barrier that faces away from the pool or spa. Such height shall exist around the entire perimeter of the barrier and for a distance of 3 feet (914 mm) measured horizontally from the outside of the required barrier.
(The remaining language in 305.2.1 is to remain and unchanged.)” SECTION 18: Chapter 16.21 of the Stanton Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Chapter 16.21 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
16.21.010 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code adopted.
There is hereby adopted the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code as published by the International Code Council.
16.21.020 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code amended.
Section 602.4 Fuel modification plans is hereby added as follows:
602.4 Fuel modification plans. Fuel modification plans shall be reviewed and approved by OCFA for all new buildings to be built or installed in a wildfire risk area. Plans shall meet the criteria set forth in OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline – Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.
SECTION 19: Chapter 17.08 of the Stanton Municipal Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Chapter 17.08 FIRE CODE
Section 17.08.010 of the Stanton Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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17.08.010 California Fire Code adopted.
The California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, with Appendices B, BB, C, CC and H, as published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby adopted and shall be and become the Fire Code of the City of Stanton.
Section 17.08.020 of the Stanton Municipal Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
17.08.020 California Fire Code amended.
Based upon the findings of the City Council and upon the recommendations of the Fire Chief and Building Official, the City Council hereby amends the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, applicable within the corporate limits of the City, as follows:
Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 SCOPE AND ADMINISTRATION is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 113.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows:
113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply with any issued orders or notices 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 subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.
Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative are guilty of a misdemeanor.
Chapter 2 DEFINITIONS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
Chapter 2
Definitions
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Sections 202 GENERAL DEFINITIONS is hereby revised by adding “OCFA” and “Spark Arrester” as follows:
OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, authority having jurisdiction.
SPARK ARRESTER. A listed device constructed of noncombustible material specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code Chapter 28.
Chapter 3
General Requirements
Chapter 3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:
304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with Part 7, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in accordance with OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline:
Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance Program.”
Section 305.6 Hazardous conditions is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:
1. When predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared.
2. When an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a public announcement is made.
No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
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Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section 307.2.1.
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES is hereby revised as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE
RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Sections 307.6 Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices used at Group R occupancies is hereby added as follows:
307.6 Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar devices used at Group R occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for cooking.
Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where a permanent Building Department approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in Section 202.
Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefiedpetroleum gas is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefiedpetroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached ORDINANCE NO. 1164
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chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and maintained method of arresting sparks.
The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.
Exceptions:
1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest sparks shall be located at least 3 feet from combustible construction at R-3 occupancies,
2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at other R occupancies.
Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), WildlandUrban Interface Area (WUI), or in locations where conditions could cause the spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.
Exceptions:
1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone.
2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
SECTION 324 FUEL MODIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION is hereby added as follows:
324.1 Fuel Modification Requirements For New Construction. All new structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA Guideline C-05 “Vegetation Management Guideline: Technical Design for New Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program.” SECTION 325 CLEARANCE OF BRUSH OR VEGETATION GROWTH FROM ROADWAYS is hereby added as follows:
325.1 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways. The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other ORDINANCE NO. 1164
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combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the improved edge of the roadway surfaces.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivated ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
SECTION 326 UNUSUAL CIRCUMSTANCES is hereby added as follows:
326.1 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
SECTION 327 USE OF EQUIPMENT is hereby added as follows:
327.1 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition.
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Section 327.2 Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames is hereby added as follows:
327.2 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames. During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately adjacent to any forest- or brush-covered land or non-irrigated grass-covered land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches, tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark, fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:
1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire spread into the wildlands. If a 30-foot clearing cannot be achieved, then an alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.
2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when relative humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code official.
4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediately in case of fire.
Section 327.3 Spark arresters is hereby added as follows:
327.3 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 327 shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 4 EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendment:
Section 407.5 is hereby revised as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire code official, each application for a permit shall follow OCFA Guideline G-04 “Completion of the Chemical Classification” in accordance with Section 5001.5.2.
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Chapter 5
Fire Service Features
Chapter 5 FIRE SERVICE FEATURES is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
SECTION 501.1 Scope is hereby revised as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, with OCFA Guideline B-01 “Fire Master Plans for Commercial & Residential Development.” Section 510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in new buildings is hereby deleted and revised replaced as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety communication systems of the jurisdiction at the exterior of the building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public safety communication systems. The Emergency Responder Radio Coverage System shall comply with the requirements of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Communications and Technology Division, and where the functionality of performance requirements in the California Fire Code are more stringent, this code.
Exceptions:
1. In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire code official that the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to the following:
a. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing extensive remodel and/or expansion.
b. Elevators.
c. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Three stories or less, and
ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story. d. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
ii. Constructed of wood, and
iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking structure.
Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000 square feet or smaller on any single story include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
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2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio coverage system.
Chapter 6
Building Services and Systems
Chapter 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 7
Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Chapter 7 FIRE AND SMOKE PROTECTION FEATURES is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 8
Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings
Chapter 8 INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:
1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, an automatic sprinkler system shall also be installed in all occupancies when the total building area exceeds 5,000 square feet as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more than two stories in height.
Exception: Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking garages in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 (3) or 903.2.10.1 of the California Fire Code.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
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a. When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet.
b. When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet, and the resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet.
c. An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire areas or allowable area.
Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section 903.2.8 (2).
Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:
1. New Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout all new buildings.
2. Existing R-3 Buildings: An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
1. When the floor area of alterations within any two-year period exceeds 50% of gross floor area of the existing structure and the building gross floor area exceeds 5,500 square feet.
2. When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated, and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be similar as in a new building.
The exceptions in this section remain unchanged.
Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the fire code official, the sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
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Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapter 10 MEANS OF EGRESS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 11
Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings
Chapter 11 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BUILDINGS is adopted in only those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM.
Chapter 12
Energy Systems
Chapter 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 20
Aviation Facilities
Chapter 20 AVIATION FACILITIES is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 21
Dry Cleaning
Chapter 21 DRY CLEANING is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 22
Combustible Dust-Producing Operations
90 100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
85 80
75 Design %
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
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Chapter 22 COMBUSTIBLE DUST-PRODUCING OPERATIONS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 23
Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
Chapter 23 MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 24
Flammable Finishes
Chapter 24 FLAMMABLE FINISHES is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
Chapter 25 FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING is not adopted.
Chapter 26
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
Chapter 26 FUMIGATION AND INSECTICIDAL FOGGING is not adopted.
Chapter 27
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
Chapter 27 SEMICONDUCTOR FABRICATION FACILITIES is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 28
Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities Chapter 28 LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5. and 105.5.31.
Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated soil lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned, and approval obtained from the fire code official before transferring products to the site.
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Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and 100 feet in length.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection, design and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and protection principles.
2. Factors that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan, and control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented, including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.
4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top of the piles shall be established, identified, and maintained.
5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of an effective fire prevention maintenance program.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and features.
Section 2808.3.1 Increase in pile or stack size is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 2808.4 Pile separation is hereby revised as follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by a minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.
Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised as follows:
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile. Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.
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Section 2808.9 Material-handling equipment is hereby revised as follows:
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. All material-handling equipment operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained with an approved spark arrester. Approved material-handling equipment shall be available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product during firefighting operations.
Section 2808.11 Temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when internal temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery. Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be accepted on the site. New loads shall comply with the requirements of this chapter and be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.
Section 2808.12 Water Aavailability is hereby added as follows:
2808.12 Water availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2-hour duration for pile heights over 6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum 30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile (maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within the tank at all times. An approved method shall be provided to maintain the required amount of water within the tank(s).
Section 2808.13 Tipping areas is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:
1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.
2. Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.
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3. Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20-foot-wide fire access lane.
4. A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be located within 150 feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.
5. All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.
Section 2808.14 Emergency contact is hereby added as follows:
2808.14 Emergency contact. The contact information of a responsible person or persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be available to respond to the business in an emergency situation.
Section 2808.15 Maximum grid of piles and rows is hereby added as follows:
2808.15 Maximum grid of piles and rows. Rows of Piles shall not exceed 500 feet by 500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum 50-foot clear space used for no other purpose.
2808.16 Push-out / clear area is hereby added as follows:
2808.16 Push-out / clear area. Piles exceeding 20 cubic yards shall be provided with push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained clear at all times to allow for the largest pile to be spread out to a depth of 2 feet in height. Push-out areas shall be located within 250 feet of all edges of any pile and shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any building.
Chapter 29
Manufacture of Organic Coatings
Chapter 29 MANUFACTURE OF ORGANIC COATINGS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 30
Industrial Ovens
Chapter 30 INDUSTRIAL OVENS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 31
Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures Chapter 31 TENTS, TEMPORARY SPECIAL EVENT STRUCTURES AND OTHER MEMBRANE STRUCTURES is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
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Chapter 32
High-Piled Combustible Storage
Chapter 32 HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 33
Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition
Chapter 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 34
Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage
Chapter 34 TIRE REBUILDING AND TIRE STORAGE is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 35
Welding and Other Hot Work
Chapter 35 WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 36
Marinas
Chapter 36 MARINAS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 37
Combustible Fibers
Chapter 37 COMBUSTIBLE FIBERS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 39
Processing and Extraction Facilities
Chapter 39 PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 40
Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines
Chapter 40 STORAGE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINES is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 41
Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations
Chapter 41 TEMPORARY HEATING AND COOKING OPERATIONS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 48
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations
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Chapter 48 MOTION PICTURE AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION STUDIO SOUND
STAGES, APPROVED PRODUCTION FACILITIES AND PRODUCTION LOCATIONS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 50
Hazardous Materials – General Provisions
Chapter 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – GENERAL PROVISIONS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS) is hereby revised as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall follow OCFA Guideline G-04 “Completion of the Chemical Classification”, which shall be completed and approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.
Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances is hereby added as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances. No person shall use or store any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a residential zoned or any residentially developed property.
Chapter 51
Aerosols
Chapter 51 AEROSOLS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 53
Compressed Gases
Chapter 53 COMPRESSED GASES is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 54
Corrosive Materials
Chapter 54 CORROSIVE MATERIALS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 55
Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 55 CRYOGENIC FLUIDS is adopted in its entirety.
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Chapter 56
Explosives and Fireworks
Chapter 56 EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks display, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size, shall be electrically fired.
Section 5608.3 Application for permit is hereby added as follows:
Section 5608.3 Application for permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.
Chapter 57
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Chapter 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 58
Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 58 FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 59
Flammable Solids
Chapter 59 FLAMMABLE SOLIDS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 60
Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials
Chapter 60 HIGHLY TOXIC AND TOXIC MATERIALS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 61
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Chapter 61 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES is adopted in its entirety.
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Chapter 62
Organic Peroxides
Chapter 62 ORGANIC PEROXIDES is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 63
Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids Chapter 63 OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 64
Pyrophoric Materials
Chapter 64 PYROPHORIC MATERIALS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 65
Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics
Chapter 65 PYROXYLIN (CELLULOSE NITRATE) PLASTICS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 66
Unstable (Reactive) Materials
Chapter 66 UNSTABLE (REACTIVE) MATERIALS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 67
Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids
Chapter 67 WATER-REACTIVE SOLIDS AND LIQUIDS is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 80
Referenced Standards
Chapter 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby amended as follows:
Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
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Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouses (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted.
Sprinklers in light hazard occupancies shall be one of the following:
1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.223.4.16
2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12
3. Quick-response CMSA sprinklers
4. ESFR sprinklers
5. Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers.
6. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:
16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2½” inlets shall be approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design requires more than 500 gpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a standpipe system is included, four 2½” inlets shall be provided.
NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in Oneand Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
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Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the building may be left unpainted.
2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.
Section 6.2.9 is hereby revised as follows:
All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
1. A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building a. For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post indicator valve.
b. Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a post indicating valve 40 ft (12m) away. c. Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m). (2) A wall post indicator valve on risers located within the building, either a nonrising stem gate valve with a wall post indicator or a listed butterfly valve with an indicating handle extending out through the building wall. (3) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft (12 m) from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(b) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it impossible to have a backflow preventer valve 40 ft (12 m) away.
(c) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m) to the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12 m).
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(4) Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the exterior
(5) Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the exterior as permitted by the AHJ
(6) Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased per AWWA C150, Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a loose 8-mil polyethylene tube or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of 12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use.
Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception: 304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt, bituminous, or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
Appendices
Appendix A is not adopted.
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix D is not adopted.
Appendix E is not adopted.
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Appendix F is not adopted.
Appendix G is not adopted.
Appendix H is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix I is not adopted.
Appendix J is not adopted.
Appendix K is not adopted.
Appendix L is not adopted.
Appendix M is not adopted.
Appendix N is not adopted.
Appendix O is not adopted.
Appendix P is not adopted.
Appendix Q is not adopted.
SECTION 20: The City Council hereby finds, determines, and declares as follows:
The following findings apply in the City of Stanton and explain why the changes to the Building Standards Code are necessary because of climatic, geological, and/or topographical conditions in the City.
I. Climatic Conditions
A. Stanton is located in a semi-arid, Mediterranean-type climate. It annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation.
Hot, dry (Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials. Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees, street lights and utility poles will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Lastly, the warm climate encourages the proliferation of swimming pool construction which makes modifications to the California Building Code related to swimming pools desirable to adequately protect small children from drowning hazards.
B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire Authority’s ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County.
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C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. Due to storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall future water allocation is not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site fire protection features.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
II. Topographical conditions
A. The topography of Stanton is generally considered a flatlands area with little to no topographical slopes. The flat land developments however do require special drainage precautions in order to address site drainage to prevent water ponding and flooding, as well as preserve historical water ways.
B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County.
C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation that places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.
III. Geological Conditions
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of Conservation.
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A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. The October 17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report (Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59), “unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe.” B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design, accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute goal.
C. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes are in contact with soils.
These local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions make modifications and changes to the 2025 Edition of the California Codes reasonably necessary to provide sufficient and effective protection of life, health and property. Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow (water) requirements for a given structures. Additional fire protection is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.
IV. Specific Code Amendment Findings
Amendments to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code (CBC), California Residential Code (CRC), California Electrical Code (CEC) and California Fire Code (CFC) are found reasonably necessary based on the climatic and/or geologic conditions cited above or administrative and are listed as follows:
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CODE SECTION TITLE (Clarification) FINDINGS
CBC 104.8 Liability Administrative
CBC 105.2 Work exempt from a permit III
CBC 105.5 Expiration Administrative
CBC 105.8 Reconstruction Administrative
CBC 113.1 General Administrative
CBC 202 Definitions I & Administrative
CBC 903.2 Where required I & II
CBC 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I & II
CBC 1505.1.2 Roof coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface
(WUI)
I
CBC 1803.1.1.1 Geologic or geotechnical reports III
CBC 1807.1.6 Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls
III
CBC 3109.1.1 Construction permit; safety features required I CRC R105.5 Expiration Administrative
CRC R105.10 Reconstruction Administrative
CRC Table R301.2 Climatic and Geographic Design Criteria I & III CRC R317.5.1 Fire sprinkler attached garages, and carports with habitable space above
I & II
CRC R309.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems I & II CRC R309.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire sprinkler systems
I & II
CRC R309.3.6.2.2 Calculation procedure I & II
CRC R902.1 Roof assemblies I
CRC R902.1.2 Roof coverings in all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland-Urban Interface (WUI)
I
CRC R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes I CRC R1001.14 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices
I
CRC R101.14.1 Gas-fueled devices I
CRC R1001.14.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas
I
CEC 310.11 Continuous Inspection of Aluminum Wiring I
CODE SECTION TITLE (Clarification) FINDINGS
CFC 113.4 Violation penalties Administrative
CFC 113.4.2 Infraction & Misdemeanor Administrative
CFC 202 General definitions Administrative
CFC 304.1.3 OCFA Vegetation Management I
CFC 305.6 Hazardous conditions (outdoor fires) I & II
CFC 305.7 Disposal of rubbish I & II
CFC 307.6 Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings Administrative CFC 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices (outdoor fires) I & II
CFC 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or LPG
I & II
CFC 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited (burning of solid fuels) I & II ORDINANCE NO. 1164
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CODE SECTION TITLE (Clarification) FINDINGS
CFC 324.1 Fuel modification requirements for new construction I CFC 325.1 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways I CFC 326.1 Unusual circumstances (vegetation management) Administrative CFC 327.1 Use of equipment (IC engines and spark arresters) I CFC 327.21 Use of equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames
I
CFC 3274.32 Spark arresters I
CFC 407.5 Hazardous material inventory statement I & II CFC 501.1 Scope (fire service features) Administrative, I, II & III
CFC 510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage Administrative CFC 903.2 Where required (sprinklers) I, II & III
CFC 903.2.8 Group R (sprinklers) I, II & III
CFC 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems I, II & III CFC 2801.2 Permit (biomass storage and handling) Administrative CFC 2808.2 Storage site Administrative
CFC 2808.3 Size of piles I
CFC 2808.4 Pile separation I
CFC 2808.7 Pile fire protection I
CFC 2808.9 Material-handling equipment I
CFC 2808.11 Temperature control I
CFC 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control I
CFC 2808.11.2 New material temperature control I
CFC 2808.12 Water availability (for piles) I
CFC 2808.13 Tipping area I
CFC 2808.14 Emergency contact information Administrative CFC 2808.15 Maximum grid of piles and rows Defining maximum separation contact
Administrative, I
CFC 2808.16 Push-out / clear area area dentification Administrative, I CODE SECTION TITLE (Clarification) FINDINGS
CFC 5001.5.2 Hazardous materials inventory statement Administrative CFC 5003.1.1.1 Extremely hazardous substances I, II & III CFC 5608.2 Firing (commercial fireworks) Administrative CFC 5608.3 Application for permit (commercial fireworks) Administrative CFC Chapter 80 Reference Standards N/A
20252022 NFPA 13 (commercial sprinkler systems) Administrative, II & III
20252022 NFPA 13D (single family sprinkler systems) I & II 2025 NFPA 24 (underground water supply systems) Administrative & III ORDINANCE NO. 1164
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SECTION 21: CEQA. This Ordinance is not a project within the meaning of CEQA Guidelines section 15378 because it has no potential for resulting in physical change in the environment, directly or indirectly. The City Council further finds, under section 15061(b)(3), that this Ordinance is nonetheless exempt from the requirements of CEQA in that the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to activities that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The City Council, therefore, directs that a Notice of Exemption be filed with the County Clerk of the County of Orange in accordance with CEQA Guidelines.
SECTION 22: If any section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion of this Ordinance, is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase, or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses, phrases, or portions thereof be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 23: The City Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this Ordinance and cause same to be posted in the three (3) designated posting places within the City of Stanton within fifteen (15) days after its passage.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of September, 2025.
DAVID J. SHAWVER, MAYOR
ATTEST:
PATRICIA A. VAZQUEZ, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM
HONGDAO NGUYEN, CITY ATTORNEY
ORDINANCE NO. 1164
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS.
CITY OF STANTON )
I, Patricia A. Vazquez, City Clerk of the City of Stanton, California, do hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance No. 1164 was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Stanton, California, held on the 9th day of September, 2025, and was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held on the 23rd day of September, 2025, by the following roll-call vote, to wit:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
ABSTAIN: COUNCILMEMBERS:
CITY CLERK, CITY OF STANTON
1 CITY OF STANTON
REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
DATE: September 23, 2025
SUBJECT: REVIEW OF CITY POLICIES REGARDING COUNCIL-SUBMITTED
AGENDA ITEMS
REPORT IN BRIEF:
At the January 14, 2025 City Council meeting, Mayor Shawver requested to agendize an item related to the process whereby the Mayor and/or Council Members can place an item on a City Council meeting agenda. At its meeting of January 28, 2025, the City Council received consensus and directed staff to conduct research on the historical policy and procedures of the City of Stanton as well as those policies and procedures adopted by other cities.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
1. City Council find that this item is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2)-(3), because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment, and is not a “project” as defined in State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378
2. Receive the report; and
3. Provide direction to staff as desired.
BACKGROUND:
Since at least 1987, the City Council has desired to define an orderly method for Council Members to place items on City Council meeting agendas, The first documented reference to the process whereby the Mayor and/or Council Members can place an item on a City Council meeting agenda is in the 1987 resolution approving adoption of the Rules of Order. Following is a chronological listing of edits made to the 1987 document. Additions to the previous version are in bold and underlined (example) and deletions are shown in strikethrough (example).
Item: 12A
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2 • 1991 (Resolution No. 91-22)
o The Mayor and any Council Member may bring before the Council any item of business at the appropriate time on the Agenda. Council Members are encouraged to notify the City Clerk of any such item so that they may be placed on the Agenda for possible action. Only those items appearing on the Agenda may be acted upon except as provided in Section 2.2.
Any Councilmember desiring to place an item on a City Council Meeting Agenda under 'Mayor and Council Initiated Business’ shall inform the City Clerk before the Agenda deadline and shall at that time provide the City Clerk with a brief written description of the item together with any available supporting information or back-up material and a statement of any proposed action to be considered by the City Council.
• 1995 (Resolution No. 95-24)
o The Mayor and any Council Member may bring before the Council any item of business at the appropriate time on the Agenda. Council Members are encouraged to notify the City Clerk of any such item so that they may be placed on the Agenda for possible action. Only those items appearing on the Agenda may be acted upon except as provided in Section 2.2.
Any Councilmember desiring to place an item on a City Council Meeting Agenda under 'Mayor and Council Initiated Business’ shall inform the City Clerk before the Agenda deadline and shall at that time provide the City Clerk with a brief written description of the item together with any available supporting information or back-up material and a statement of any proposed action to be considered by the City Council.
3.5 Council Member Agenda Items
Any Council Member desiring to place an item on a City Council agenda shall first bring the item before the Council at a regular or adjourned meeting at which time the Council shall decide by majority vote of those Members present whether to place the item on a future Council agenda. If the vote is in favor of the item, the City Clerk shall agendize the item in accordance with any instructions or requirements imposed by the Council. The Council Member proposing the item shall, before the Agenda deadline for the meeting where the item is to be considered, provide a written description of the item (or fill in a form provided by the City Clerk) together with any supporting information available and a statement of any proposed City Council action.
3 • 1996 (Resolution No. 96-19)
o Any Council Member desiring to place an item on a City Council agenda shall first bring the item before the Council at a regular or adjourned meeting at which time the Council shall decide by majority vote of those Members present whether to place the item on a future Council agenda. If the vote is in favor of the item, the City Clerk shall agendize the item in accordance with any instructions or requirements imposed by the Council.
The Council Member proposing the item shall, before the Agenda deadline for the meeting where the item is to be considered, provide a written description of the item (or fill in a form provided by the City Clerk) together with any supporting information available and a statement of any proposed City Council action.
Any Council Member desiring to place an item on a City Council agenda shall first bring the item before the Council at a regular or adjourned meeting and announce to the Council his/her desire to have the item on a future specified agenda. The City Clerk shall place the item on the future Council Agenda as requested by the Council Member. The Council Member proposing the item shall, before the Agenda deadline for the meeting where the item is to be considered, provide a written description of the item (or fill in a form provided by the City Clerk) and provide any supporting information available and a statement of any proposed City Council action. • 1998 (Resolution No. 98-40)
o Any Council Member desiring to place an item on a City Council agenda shall first bring the item before the Council at a regular or adjourned meeting and announce to the Council his/her desire to have the item on a future specified agenda. The City Clerk shall place the item on the future Council Agenda as requested by the Council Member. The Council Member proposing the item shall, before the Agenda deadline for the meeting where the item is to be considered, provide a written description of the item (or fill in a form provided by the City Clerk) and provide any supporting information available and a statement of any proposed City Council action.
Any Councilmember desiring to place an item on a City Council Meeting Agenda under “Mayor and Council Initiated Business” shall inform the City Clerk before the Agenda deadline and shall at that time submit a completed Request to Place Item on Agenda form to the City Clerk which shall include a written description of the item, together with any available supporting information or back-up material, and a statement of any proposed action to be considered by the Council.
4 Any agenda items submitted after the deadline (noon Tuesday, one week before the meeting) or on other than the approved form shall be rejected by the City Clerk.
• 2009 (By City Council action)
o Any Councilmember desiring to place an item on a City Council Meeting Agenda under “Mayor and Council Initiated Business” shall inform the City Clerk before the Agenda deadline and shall at that time submit a completed Request to Place Item on Agenda form to the City Clerk which shall include a written description of the item, together with any available supporting information or back-up material, and a statement of any proposed action to be considered by the Council.
Any agenda items submitted after the deadline (noon Tuesday, one week before the meeting) or on other than the approved form shall be rejected by the City Clerk.
In the interest of all parties and to ensure complete communication on all issues, before staff is asked to investigate, research or otherwise expend time and resources on a new project or process or new direction for an existing project or process, that issue would come before the city council for discussion, input and consensus.
• 2013 (Resolution No. 2013-18)
o Any Councilmember desiring to place an item on a City Council Meeting Agenda under “Mayor and Council Initiated Business” shall inform the City Clerk before the Agenda deadline and shall at that time submit a completed Request to Place Item on Agenda form to the City Clerk which shall include a written description of the item, together with any available supporting information or back-up material, and a statement of any proposed action to be considered by the Council.
Any agenda items submitted after the deadline (noon Tuesday, one week before the meeting) or on other than the approved form shall be rejected by the City Clerk.
Any Council Member desiring to place an item on a City Council Meeting Agenda under “Mayor and Council Initiated Business” shall submit to the City Clerk a completed Request to Place Item on Agenda form which shall include a written title/topic and rational of the item, together with any available supporting information or backup material, prior to the commencement of a City Council meeting.
Once the form has been submitted to the City Clerk, the Council Member who submitted the form may make his/her request under 5 “Mayor and Council Initiated Business” to add his/her requested item onto a subsequent City Council meeting agenda.
In the interest of all parties and to ensure complete communication on all issues, before staff is asked to investigate, research or otherwise expend time and resources on a new project or process or new direction for an existing project or process, that issue would come before the city council for discussion, input and consensus.
• 2022 (Resolution No. 2022-43)
o The Mayor or any Council Member desiring to place an item on a City Council Meeting Agenda under “Mayor and Council Initiated Business” shall submit to the City Clerk a completed Request to Place Item on Agenda form which shall include a written title/topic and rational rationale of the item, together with any available supporting information or back-up material, prior to the commencement of a City Council meeting. Once the form has been submitted to the City Clerk, the Council Member who submitted the form may make his/her request under “Mayor and Council Initiated Business” to add his/her requested item onto a subsequent City Council meeting agenda.
In the interest of all parties and to ensure complete communication on all issues, before staff is asked to investigate, research or otherwise expend time and resources on a new project or process or new direction for an existing project or process, that issue would come before the city council for discussion, input and consensus.
ANALYSIS:
The City Council directed staff to conduct a survey to determine what practices are in place in other cities. The following represents the responses received by the City. The majority of responding cities do not allow Mayors or Council Members to place items on an agenda unilaterally or provide unilateral direction to staff for placement of an item on the agenda.
6 City
Mayor or Council Member
can place an item on an
agenda Council consensus needed
Limit to how soon the
same item can be reagendized
Aliso Viejo Yes.
Yes, if staff is supposed to
prepare staff report.
No, if Council Member
provides all content for staff
report. No.
Anaheim Yes. No.
Yes. Must wait 6 months
unless supported by 2 other
Council Members.
Brea Yes. Requires a second. No.
Buena Park
Yes, up to 5 items on the
Master Schedule at any one
time.
No, if within the 5-item limit.
Additional items require a
second or majority vote. No.
Fountain Valley Yes. Requires a second. No.
Fullerton Yes.
Mayor request does not
require consensus.
Council Member request
requires a second. No.
Garden Grove Yes. Majority vote. No.
Irvine Yes. No. No.
Laguna Beach Yes. Majority vote. No.
Laguna Hills Yes. Requires a second. No.
Laguna Niguel Yes.
Requires a second.
Staff report requires a majority
vote. No.
Laguna Woods Yes. Majority vote. No.
7 City
Mayor or Council Member
can place an item on an
agenda Council consensus needed
Limit to how soon the
same item can be reagendized
Lake Forest
Yes, up to 4 items per
calendar year. Requires a second. No.
La Habra Yes. Requires a second. No.
La Palma Yes. Requires a second. No.
Los Alamitos Yes.
Majority vote required for
consideration. No.
Mission Viejo Yes. No. No.
Newport Beach Yes. Majority vote. No.
Placentia Yes. Majority vote. No.
Rancho Santa Margarita Yes. Requires a second. No.
San Juan Capistrano Yes. No. No.
Santa Ana Yes. No. No.
Tustin Yes. Majority vote. No.
Villa Park Yes. Requires a second. No.
Westminster Yes.
Mayor request does not
require consensus.
Council Member request
requires a majority. Yes. Must wait 6 months.
Yorba Linda Yes. No. No.
8 FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no fiscal impact associated with the recommended action.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT:
The proposed action is not subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (“CEQA”) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2)-(3), because it has no potential to result in either a direct, or reasonably foreseeable indirect, physical change in the environment, and is not a “project” as defined in State CEQA Guidelines, section 15378.
LEGAL REVIEW:
None.
STRATEGIC GOAL:
N/A
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION:
The notice was made public through the agenda-posting process.
Prepared by: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager
Approved by: Hannah Shin-Heydorn, City Manager
City Council Initiated
Items 15D and 15E
Item 15D: “DISCUSSION REGARDING UNFUNDED ACTUARIAL LIABILITY (UAL)” Item 15E: “DISCUSSION REGARDING CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 50” (These items do not contain a staff report)
Item: 15D & 15E
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