Provides for where permits are
required and that maintenance
work does not require a permit.
510.4.2 System design
The in-building, two-way
emergency responder
communication coverage system
California Fire Code Section 510.4.2 System design is
amended to read as follows:
510.4.2 System design. The in-building, two-way
emergency responder communication coverage system
Amended to follow San Mateo
County Fire Chiefs policy for
coverage design.
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shall be designed in accordance
with Sections 510.4.2.1 through
510.4.2.8 and NFPA 1221.
shall be designed in accordance with Sections 510.4.2.1 through 510.4.2.8, NFPA 1221, NFPA 72 and San Mateo
County ERCCS (P-500).
510.5 Installation Requirements
The installation of the in building,
two-way emergency responder
communication coverage system
shall be in accordance with NFPA
1221 and Sections 510.5.2
through 510.5.5.
California Fire Code Section 510.5 Installation
requirements is amended to read as follows:
510.5 Installation requirements. The installation of the in-building, two-way emergency responder communication
coverage system shall be in accordance with San Mateo
County ERCCS (P-500), NFPA 72, NFPA 1221, and
Sections 510.5.2 through 510.5.5.
Amended to follow San Mateo
County Fire Chiefs policy for
coverage design.
CHAPTER 6 BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
None California Fire Code Section 605.3.1 Spark arrestors is added to read:
605.3.1 Spark Arrestors. All chimneys attached to any
appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be
equipped with an approved spark arrestor per CBC
2113.9.2
Eliminates the potential for
ember ignitions throughout the
district.
CHAPTER 9 FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY SYSTEMS
None California Fire Code Section 901.4.4.1 Additional Fire Protection Systems in Accessory Dwelling Units is
added to read as follows:
Section 901.4.4.1 Additional Fire Protection Systems
in Accessory Dwelling Units. An
automatic fire sprinkler system may be used in new
accessory dwelling units as an alternative,
when aspects of the fire code cannot be met in their
entirety and when approved by the Fire Code Official.
Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
provides for an alternative
means and method when
aspects of the fire code cannot
be met as per CFC Section
104.1 Alternative Means and
Methods.
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None California Fire Code, Section 901.6.3.2 Records
reporting is added to read as follows:
901.6.3.2 Records Reporting. Fire detection, alarm, and extinguishing systems shall always be maintained in an
operative condition and shall be replaced or repaired
where defective. Non-required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested, and maintained or removed. All inspection, testing and maintenance reports shall be forwarded to the Fire District using electronic media to the designated third-party electronic record
keeping service as chosen by the Fire District's Fire Code Official. Hard copy reports are not permitted.
Explains the process of records
reporting for the Prevention
Bureau.
903.2 Where required. Approved
automatic sprinkler systems in
new buildings and structures shall
be provided in the locations
described in Sections 903.2.1
through 903.2.12 and Sections
903.2.14 through 903.2.21.
California Fire Code, Section 903.2 Where required is
amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler
systems shall be provided throughout new buildings and
structures in the locations described in this Section or in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.21, whichever is most
restrictive. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in
existing buildings and structures shall be provided in
locations described in Section 903.6.
For the purposes of this section, firewalls and fire barriers used to separate building areas shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and shall be without openings or penetrations.
1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout all new buildings and structures greater than 1,000 square feet of building area.
Exceptions:
Maintaining Ordinance
requirements that have already
been in place to aid in fire
propagation and spread. Aging
water infrastructure, inadequate
hydrant spacing and increased
response times due to traffic,
road width, and traffic calming
devices slow down response
times requiring increased
protection.
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1. Group S-2 or U occupancies used exclusively for
vehicle parking, and which meet all the following:
1.1 Noncombustible construction.
1.2 Maximum building area not to exceed 5,000 square
feet.
1.3 Structure is open on three (3) or more sides.
1.4 Minimum of 10 feet separation from existing
buildings unless the area is separated by fire walls
complying with California Building Code Section 706.
2. Detached non-combustible motor vehicle fuel
dispensing canopies less than 1000 square feet that cover motor vehicle fuel dispensing facilities when constructed in accordance with Section 406.7.2 of the 2022 California
Building Code.
3. Agricultural buildings as approved by the fire code
official.
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic
sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout buildings containing a
Group M occupancy where one of
the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds
12,000 square feet (1115 m2).
2. A Group M fire area is located
more than three stories above
grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group
M fire areas on all floors, including
any mezzanines, exceeds 24,000
California Fire Code Section 903.2.7 Group M is
amended to read as follows:
California Fire Code Section 903.2.7 Group M.
Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be provided
throughout buildings containing a Group M occupancy and a fire area greater than 1,000 square feet, and any Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture.
The ordinance requires new M
occupancies to have automatic
fire sprinklers when the square
footage exceeds 1,000 square
feet.
Section 903.2.7.1 requires
Group M Occupancies with high
piled storage to follow the fire
sprinkler requirements of
Chapter 32 on High Piled
Combustible Storage.
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square feet (2230 m2).
4. A Group M occupancy used for
the display and sale of
upholstered furniture or
mattresses exceeds 5,000 square
feet (464 m2).
None California Fire Code, Section 903.2.10.3 Lithium-Ion Batteries in Vehicles is added to read as follows:
903.2.10.3 Lithium-ion batteries in vehicles. An
automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout buildings having Group S-2 occupancies that house
vehicles with lithium-ion batteries. The sprinkler system shall be designed for the square footage area of the
building that houses such vehicles, based on an area of sprinkler operation of 2,500 square feet and design density of 0.40 gpm/sf. Group S-2 occupancies with portions of
floors without lithium-ion batteries in vehicles shall be provided with a sprinkler protection system per NFPA 13.
Added to be in alignment with
San Mateo County Fire
Agencies
903.2.11 Specific buildings
areas and hazards. In all
occupancies other than Group U,
an automatic sprinkler system
shall be installed for building
design or hazards in the locations
set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1
through 903.2.11.6.
California Fire Code, Section 903.2.11 Specific
buildings areas and hazards is amended to read as
follows:
903.2.11 Specific Building Areas and Hazards. In all
occupancies an automatic sprinkler system shall be
installed for building design or hazards in the locations set forth in Sections 903.2.11.1 through 903.2.11.6.
[None provided.]
903.2.11.1 Stories without
openings. An automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed
throughout all stories, including
903.2.11.1 Stories and basements without openings is
amended to read as follows:
903.2.11.1 Stories and basements without openings.
Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in every Adjustments in this section
require automatic fire sprinkler
protection in basements of
occupancies. The threshold
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basements, of all buildings where
the floor area exceeds 1,500
square feet (139.4 m2) and where
there is not provided at least one
of the following types of exterior
wall openings:
1. Openings below grade that lead
directly to ground level by an
exterior stairway complying with
Section 1009 or an outside ramp
complying with Section 1010.
Openings shall be located in each
50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or
fraction thereof, of exterior wall in
the story on at least one side. The
required openings shall be
distributed such that the lineal
distance between adjacent
openings does not exceed 50 feet
(15 240 mm).
building with a basement.
Automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed in every story of all buildings where the floor area exceeds 1000 square feet and where the following type of exterior wall opening is not provided.
1. Openings entirely above the adjoining ground level
totaling at least 20 square feet (1.86 m2) in each 50 linear feet (15 240 mm), or fraction thereof, of the exterior wall in the story on at least one side.
begins at square footage
exceeding 250 square feet,
except for the Town of Atherton
which has no threshold square
footage.
Basement fires bring a different
tactic to fire suppression
operations. Entry is obscured
by thick smoke. Opening doors
to basement create a rush of hot
gases typically exceeding 900
degrees F. A fire in a basement
can cause the floor to give way
under firefighters as they enter
the structure to attempt
extinguishment.
903.2.18 Group U Private
Garages and Carports
Accessory to Group R-3
Occupancies
Carports with habitable space
above and attached garages,
accessory to Group R-3
occupancies, shall be protected by
residential fire sprinklers in
accordance with this section.
Residential fire sprinklers shall be
connected to, and installed in
California Fire Code, Section 903.2.18 Group U Private
Garages and Carports Accessory to R-3 Occupancies
is amended to read as follows, with the exception being deleted:
903.2.18 Group U private garages and carports
accessory to Group R-3 occupancies. Carports with
habitable space above and attached garages, accessory
to Group R-3 occupancies, shall be protected by
residential fire sprinklers in accordance with this Section.
Residential fire sprinklers shall be connected to, and
installed in accordance with, an automatic residential fire sprinkler system that complies with R313 of The California Higher risk of an ignition from a
garage being below a habitable
living space triggering the
installation of sprinklers in these
kinds of spaces.
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accordance with, an automatic
residential fire sprinkler system
that complies with Section R313 of
the California Residential Code or
with NFPA 13D. Fire sprinklers
shall be residential sprinklers or
quick-response sprinklers,
designed to provide a minimum
density of 0.05 gpm/ft2 (2.04
mm/min) over the area of the
garage and/or carport, but not to
exceed two sprinklers for hydraulic
calculation purposes. Garage
doors shall not be considered
obstructions with respect to
sprinkler placement.
Exception: An automatic
residential fire sprinkler system
shall not be required when
additions or alterations are made
to existing carports and/or
garages that do not have an
automatic residential fire sprinkler
system installed in accordance
with this section.
Residential Code or with NFPA 13D. Fire sprinklers shall be residential sprinklers or quick-response sprinklers, designed to provide a minimum density of 0.05 gpm/ft2
over the most hydraulically demanding area of the
structure, but not to exceed two sprinklers for hydraulic calculations purposes. Garage doors shall not be
considered obstructions with respect to sprinkler
placement.
None California Fire Code Section 903.2.22 Fire Department Delivery Capability is added, to read:
Section 903.2.22 Fire Department Delivery Capability.
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in all new buildings and occupancies or in existing buildings or structures that change occupancy classification or use
In buildings that require fire
flows in excess of 2,000 gallons
which would be difficult to
produce within the WFPD, an
early suppression sprinkler
system should be installed to
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when the required fire flow exceeds 2,000 gallons per
minute.
keep the fire managed and
suppressed until suppression
crews can arrive on scene.
903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms
In Group R occupancies,
sprinklers shall not be required in
bathrooms that do not exceed 55
square feet (5 m2
) in area and are
located within individual dwelling
units or sleeping units, provided
that walls and ceilings, including
the walls and ceilings behind a
shower enclosure or tub, are of
noncombustible or limitedcombustible materials with a 15- minute thermal barrier rating.
903.3.1.1.2 Bathrooms is deleted. WFPD standard to delete bathrooms due to fire history
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler
systems. Automatic sprinkler
systems in Group R occupancies
up to and including four stories in
height not exceeding 60 feet in
height above grade plane shall be
permitted to be installed
throughout in accordance with
NFPA 13R as amended in Chapter
80. 903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems is amended to
read as follows:
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Where in the
code a NFPA 13R sprinkler system is allowed, a NFPA 13
sprinkler system shall be used.
NFPA 13R sprinkler systems are
used in multi-family dwellings
(apartments). They allow unsprinklered spaces and
installation practices
inconsistent with similar size
occupancies. This change
requires a full fire sprinkler
system, which is consistent with
similar size buildings.
None California Fire Code Section 903.3.1.3.1. Eave
Protection is added, to read:
903.3.1.3.1. Eave Protection. Sprinkler protection shall be provided under roof eaves as defined in California Building Due to the extreme risk and
ignition potential to structures
within the Very High Fire
Severity Zones, and designated
WUI Fire Areas of the district,
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Code Section 702A definitions in Fire Hazard Severity
Zones and Wildland Urban Interface Fire Areas.
and where response times can
be delayed, the installation of
under eave sprinkler systems
will provide an additional layer of
protection beyond the required
building standards.
903.3.3 Obstructed locations.
Automatic sprinklers shall be
installed with regard to
obstructions that will delay
activation or obstruct the water
distribution pattern. Automatic
sprinklers shall be installed in or
under covered kiosks, displays,
booths, concession stands or
equipment that exceeds 4 feet
(1219 mm) in width. Not less than
a 3- foot (914 mm) clearance shall
be maintained between automatic
sprinklers and the top of piles of
combustible fibers.
Exception: Kitchen equipment
under exhaust hoods protected
with a fire-extinguishing system in
accordance with Section 904.
903.3.3 Obstructed locations is amended to read as
follows:
903.3.3 Obstructed locations. Automatic sprinklers shall be installed with regard to obstructions that will delay activation or obstruct the water distribution pattern and shall be in accordance with the applicable automatic
sprinkler system standard that is being used. Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed in or under covered kiosks, displays, booths, concession stands, laboratory fume
hoods, bio-safety cabinets that use flammable liquids in processes, or equipment that exceeds 4 feet (1219 mm) in width. Not less than a 3-foot (914 mm) clearance shall be maintained between automatic sprinklers and the top of
piles of combustible fibers. Sprinklers shall be provided in all areas, including combustible or noncombustible
concealed spaces 6 inches or more in height.
Exception:
1. Kitchen equipment under exhaust hoods protected with a fire-extinguishing system in accordance with Section
904.
The Fire District requires fire
sprinkler protection in obstructed
locations that are 6 inches or
more in height or width. These
spaces are typically used to run
electrical wiring and have been
collection points for combustible
debris. Fires in these concealed
spaces have the ability to
overcome automatic fire
sprinkler protection. By
providing fire sprinkler protection
in these spaces, early fire
detection is established and the
fire is controlled.
Industrial areas of the District
cater to Research and
Development Laboratories. Due
to fire histories in these labs, the
Fire District requires fire
sprinkler protection inside lab
fume hoods, and in biosafety
cabinets that use flammable
liquids in processes.
By including an exception, for
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sprinklering the 6-inch
concealed space, the ordinance
allows for flexibility depending
on the occupancy and the use of
the space.
None California Fire Code Section 903.3.5.3 Non-permissible water supply storage is added to read:
903.3.5.3 Non-permissible water supply storage.
Swimming pools and ponds shall not be considered water
storage for the purposes of Section 903.3.5.
Pools and Ponds are not
suitable water sources for
automatic sprinkler systems and
this provides a means of
conveying the message.
None 903.3.10 Partial Systems in new buildings or
structures is added to read as follows:
903.3.10 Partial Systems in new buildings or
structures. Automatic fire sprinkler systems that only
protect a portion of the building shall not be allowed.
The Fire District added a section
to the ordinance that requires a
full fire sprinkler system in a
building, and to not allow for a
partial system. When
firefighters respond to a fire in a
sprinklered building, it is
assumed that all portions of the
building have fire sprinkler
protection. If the fire's origin
happened to be in an
unsprinklered portion of a
sprinklered building, the fire's
heat can overcome the
sprinklered portion of the
building.
903.4.2 Alarms
One exterior approved audible
device, located on the exterior of
the building in an approved
California Fire Code, Section 903.4.2 Alarms is
amended to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms. One exterior approved audible and visual device, located on the exterior of the building in an
Provides for a means of exterior
notifications.
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location, shall be connected to
each automatic sprinkler system.
Such sprinkler waterflow alarm
devices shall be activated by
water flow equivalent to the flow of
a single sprinkler of the smallest
orifice size installed in the system.
Where a fire alarm system is
installed, actuation of the
automatic sprinkler system shall
actuate the building fire alarm
system. Visible alarm notification
appliances shall not be required
except when required by Section
907.
approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall actuate the building fire alarm system.
903.6 Where Required in
Existing Buildings and
Structures
An automatic sprinkler system
shall be provided in existing
buildings and structures where
required in Chapter 11.
California Fire Code, Section 903.6 Where Required in
Existing Buildings and Structures is amended to read
as follows:
903.6 Where Required in Existing Buildings and
Structures. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided in existing buildings and structures where
required in Chapter 11 or when improvements are
conducted in accordance with this section.
No changes to the introductory
statement. Just added 3
additional conditions that will
trigger sprinkler installations and
an exception for ADA barrier
removals.
None California Fire Code, Section 903.6.1 Where required due to improvements to buildings and structures is
added and amended to read as follows:
903.6.1 Where required due to improvements to
buildings and structures. The provisions of this Section are intended to provide a reasonable degree of fire safety in existing structures by requiring installation of an
automatic fire-extinguishing system. All existing buildings Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
The Fire Code does not specify
whether or not an existing
building that under goes
improvements should include
automatic fire sprinkler
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and structures, regardless of type of occupancy or area, shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system in the following circumstances:
1. Where, as determined by the Building Official per the ordinance of their specific jurisdiction, proposed additions will increase the existing gross floor area by more than 50%, or will increase the number of floors, or alterations or repairs will exceed more than 50% of the existing building, or any combination of alterations, additions or repairs will exceed more than 50% of the existing gross floor area.
Within the unincorporated San Mateo County State
Responsibility Area, where the gross floor area of a
proposed alteration, addition, or combination of alterations and additions and the gross floor area of any alterations, additions, or combination of alterations and additions
meets the definition of a “substantial alteration” as defined in San Mateo County Ordinance number 4873 or its
successor ordinance.
2. Any combination of additions, alterations, or repairs to more than 50% of the existing gross floor area of the
building within a two-year time-period. Within the
unincorporated San Mateo County State Responsibility
Area, any combination of additions, alterations and/or
repairs within a two-year time-period meets the definition of a “substantial alteration” as defined in San Mateo
County Ordinance number 4873 or its successor
ordinance. Timelines will be based on the date of the last final fire inspection.
3. Any additions, alterations or repairs within a building that contains an existing automatic fire sprinkler system protection. The Fire District has
specified in this section, what it
believes to be reasonable
requirements to add fire
sprinkler protection when
buildings are improved or
occupancies are changed to
become hazardous.
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shall have the automatic fire sprinkler system
extended/modified to the area of proposed work.
4. Any change in use or occupancy creating a more
hazardous fire/life safety condition as determined by the Fire Marshal requires that an automatic fire sprinklers system be installed in the space where the change in use or occupancy is proposed.
5. Any change of use from a non-habitable to a habitable, non-day-lighted basement requires the installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system in the proposed habitable basement portion.
6. All automatic fire sprinkler systems shall comply with the current edition of NFPA-13, NFPA-13D, NFPA-13R and
any additional National and local standards recognized by the Woodside Fire Protection District.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings or Structures less than 1,000 square feet.
2. Seismic, foundation or accessibility improvements.
3. Detached group U and group U Agricultural
occupancies which do not already have fire sprinklers
and do not have living quarters attached.
4. Work requiring only mechanical, electrical, plumbing and/or demolition.
5. Exterior improvements, including windows, roofing or repairs that constitute reconstruction or renewal for
the purpose of maintenance.
6. Work related to damage due to a natural disaster.
7. Mobile/manufactured or factory-built homes constructed or altered on or before March 12, 2011 that were not
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manufactured with automatic fire sprinklers and are not subject to fire sprinkler requirements.
8. Independent solar carports or structures, noncombustible carports, or shade structures.
9. Canopies less than 1000 square feet over motor vehicle fuel dispensing facilities when constructed in accordance with Section 406.7.2 of the 2022 California Building Code.
None California Fire Code 903.6.1.2 Partial Systems in
existing buildings and structures is added to read as
follows:
903.6.1.2 Partial Systems in existing buildings and
structures. Automatic fire sprinkler systems that only
protect a portion of the building shall not be allowed.
Exception: A phased installation of an automatic fire
sprinkler system may be allowed as an alternate materials and method application, as prescribed in Section 104.9, when different tenant spaces in the same building are
occupied, and the installation of a fire sprinkler system may disrupt business. Not to exceed five (5) years for final completion from initial permit date.
Description of not allowing
partial systems. Allows
exceptions for existing multitenant buildings.
None California Fire Code Section 903.6.2 Change of
occupancy classification is added, to read as follows:
903.6.2 Change of occupancy classification. Any
existing building that undergoes a change of occupancy
Provides for a greater level of
protection for higher hazard
occupancy classifications.
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classification into a higher hazard category shall comply with the requirements of Section 903.2. Relative hazard categories of occupancy groups shall be established
based upon the Heights and Areas Hazard Categories of
Table 1011.5 of the 2021 edition of the International
Existing Building Code, as published by the International Code Council. The requirements of Section 903.2 shall not be required when a change of occupancy classification is made to an equal or lesser hazard category. Group L
occupancies shall be considered a relative hazard of 1
(highest hazard).
None California Fire Code, Section 905.3.12 Lithium-ion batteries in vehicles is added to read as follows:
905.3.12 Lithium-ion batteries in vehicles. Buildings
with lithium-ion battery vehicle parking shall be equipped with Class I standpipe systems extended to have hose
connections located within 100 feet of lithium-ion battery vehicle parking.
Added to be in alignment with
other San Mateo County Fire
Agencies.
None California Fire Code 907.1.6 Certification is added to read as follow:
907.1.6 Certification. New fire alarm systems shall be ULCertified. A certificate of Completion and other documentation as listed in NFPA 72 shall be provided for all new fire alarm system installation. It is the responsibility of the building owner or owner’s representative to obtain and maintain a current and valid certificate. The protected premises shall be issued a UUFX type certification from Underwriters Laboratories (UL).
Added for system integrity and
reduction of false alarms. Now
becoming a San Mateo County
standard
None California Fire Code, Section 907.1.6.1 Posting of certification is added to read as follows:
San Mateo County Standard .
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907.1.6.1 Posting of certification. The UL certificate
required in Section 907.1.6 shall be posted in a durable transparent cover within three (3) feet of the fire alarm control panel within 45 days of the final acceptance
test/inspection.
None California Fire Code Section 907.4.4 Monitoring of other fire systems is added, to read as follows:
907.4.4 Monitoring of other fire systems. In buildings
equipped with a fire alarm system or sprinkler alarm and supervisory service (SASS) system, where other fire
suppression or extinguishing systems are installed in the building (including, but not limited to commercial kitchen suppression systems, pre-action fire suppression systems, dry chemical systems, and clean agent systems), these
other suppression systems shall be monitored by the
SASS dedicated function fire alarm system and
transmitted as a specific signal to the Central Station. The system shall be monitored in compliance with Section
907.6.6.
Provides for a dedicated and
more effective means of
monitoring and notification of
suppression systems.
907.7 Acceptance Tests and
Completion
Upon completion of the
installation, the fire alarm system
and all fire alarm components
shall be tested in accordance with
NFPA 72.
California Fire Code Section 907.7 Acceptance tests
and completion is amended to read as follows:
907.7 Acceptance tests and completion. Upon
completion of the installation, the fire alarm system and all fire alarm components shall be tested in accordance with NFPA 72. Fire alarms systems in commercial structures
shall obtain a UL Certificate for the system prior to final inspection.
In the early 1980's UL
established a program for
certification of fire alarm
systems. NFPA 72 Standards
were used as the requirements
for the certification. The
certificate is a declaration by the
alarm company responsible for
the installation that the system
as described on the certificate
form has been installed and will
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be maintained in accordance
with the NFPA Standard.
907.9 Where Required in
Existing Buildings and
Structures
An approved fire alarm system
shall be provided in existing
buildings and structures where
required in Chapter 11.
California Fire Code Section 907.9 Where required in
existing buildings and structures is amended to read as follows:
907.9 Where required in existing buildings and
structures. An approved fire alarm system shall be
provided in existing buildings and structures where
required in Chapter 11. When an alteration to any existing building or structure requires an upgrade or new fire alarm system, multiple fire alarm systems shall be approved by the fire code official.
If a fire occurs in a single space
of a multi-tenanted building,
occupants of the other spaces
should also be notified of the fire
and evacuated. However, NFPA
72 allows individual tenants to
install their own fire alarm
system, thus NOT notifying
other tenants of a fire. To
correct this problem, the Fire
District will require a single fire
alarm system for multi-tenanted
spaces. Fire code official will
approve multiple systems with
conditions.
912.2 Location
With respect to hydrants,
driveways, buildings and
landscaping, fire department
connections shall be so located
that fire apparatus and hose
connected to supply the system
will not obstruct access to the
buildings for other fire apparatus.
The location of fire department
connections shall be approved by
the fire code official.
California Fire Code, Section 912.2 Location is
amended to read as follows:
912.2 Location. With respect to hydrants, driveways,
buildings and landscaping, fire department connections
shall be so located that fire apparatus and hose connected to supply the system will not obstruct access to the
buildings for other fire apparatus. The location of the fire department connections shall be within 100 feet of a fire hydrant or as approved by the fire code official (Also see Section 507.5.1.1).
Provides for less obstructions
from fire hose on the fireground
when hydrants are closer to the
Fire department connections.
CHAPTER 10 MEANS OF EGRESS
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None California Fire Code Section 1028.5.1 Exit discharge surface is added, to read:
1028.5.1 Exit discharge surface. Exterior exit pathway
surfaces shall be suitable for pedestrian use in inclement weather and shall terminate at a public way as defined in the California Building Code.
Provides for a safer exiting
surface in inclement weather.
CHAPTER 12 ENERGY SYSTEMS
None California Fire Code Section 1207.11.5.1 Electrical Disconnect added to read as follows:
1207.11.5.1 Electrical Disconnect. The ESS disconnect
shall be located on the exterior of the building and at the main panel.
Added to allow firefighters to
secure utilitites from the exterior
of the house in the event of an
emergency
None California Fire Code Section 1207.11.11 Interconnected Electrical Power Sources added to read as follows:
1207.11.11 Interconnected Electrical Power Sources. A
permanent directory site plan plaque denoting the location of all electrical power source disconnecting means on or in the premises shall be installed at each service equipment location and at the location(s) of the system disconnect(s) for all electric power production sources capable of being interconnected.
Added to provide notification to
firefighters of multiple power
sources and locations to secure
utilities and aid in firefighter
safety and safe operations.
CHAPTER 33 FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION None California Fire Code Section 3303.1.2 Additional
amendments is added to read:
3303.1.2 Additional amendments. Additional
requirements may be required to an approved site safety plan if deemed necessary by both the Building Official and fire official, based on previous fires or hazards that
occurred on site or within the jurisdiction.
Provides for additional options
for site safety on sites with past
history with the district.
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None California Fire Code Section 3303.1.3 Site Security requirements is added to read as follows:
3303.1.3 Site Security requirements. Site security
requirements shall include the following if deemed
necessary by both the Building Official and fire code
official:
1. Controlled access points
2. Site fencing, up to 12 feet in height with tamper
sensors and security wires on top
3. Security guards, full-time 24/7 presence on-site, to perform fire watch and patrols
4. Detection check points located throughout the
buildings for fire watch and patrol verification
5. Security camera coverage throughout the site with
motion detection notifications
6. Identify measures taken to prevent tampering with
security cameras and motion sensors
7. Necessary lighting throughout the project site
Added for the Safety and
Security of construction sites.
None California Fire Code Section 3319.1 General is added to read as follows:
3319.1 General. Operations involving removal of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials from buildings shall be in accordance with Section 3319.
Exception: Section 3319 does not apply to the removal of asbestos from:
1. Pumps, valves, gaskets and similar equipment.
2. Pipes, ducts, girders or beams that have a length
less than 21 linear feet (6400 mm).
3. Wall or ceiling panels that have an area of less than 10 square feet (0.93 m2) or a dimension of less than 10 linear feet (3048 mm).
Provides for additional safety
measures when working with
Asbestos and Asbestos
materials.
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4. Floor tiles when their removal can be completed in
less than four hours.
5. Group R-3 occupancies.
None California Fire Code Section 3319.2 Notification is added to read as follows:
3319.2 Notification. The fire code official shall be notified 24 hours prior to the commencement and closure of
asbestos-removal operations. The permit applicant shall notify the building official when asbestos abatement
involves the removal of materials that were used as a
feature of the building's fire resistance.
Provides for additional safety
measures when working with
Asbestos and Asbestos
materials.
None California Fire Code Section 3319.3 Plastic Film is added to read as follows:
3319.3 Plastic Film. Plastic film that is installed on
building elements shall be flame resistant as required for combustible decorative material, in accordance with
Section 807.
Provides for additional safety
measures when working with
Asbestos and Asbestos
materials.
None California Fire Code Section 3319.4 Signs is added to read as follows:
3319.4 Signs. Approved signs shall be posted at the
entrance, exit and exit-access door, decontamination
areas, and waste disposal areas for asbestos-removal
operations. The signs shall state that asbestos is being removed from the area, that asbestos is a suspected
carcinogen, and that proper respiratory protection is
required. Signs shall have a reflective surface. Lettering shall be a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) high.
Provides for additional safety
measures when working with
Asbestos and Asbestos
materials.
CHAPTER 39 PROCESSING AND EXTRACTION FACILITIES
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None California Fire Code, Section 3901.1.1 Cannabis
growing, processing, or extraction facilities is added to read as follows:
3901.1.1 Cannabis growing, processing, or extraction
facilities. Cannabis growing, processing, and extraction facilities shall be designed and constructed in accordance with this chapter and NFPA 1, Chapter 38 as amended in
Chapter 80.
San Mateo County Standard
CHAPTER 49 REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS 4902.1 Definitions
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE
(WUI). A geographical area
identified by the state as a "Fire
Hazard Severity Zone" in
accordance with the Public
Resources Code, Sections 4201
through 4204, and Government
Code, Sections 51175 through
51189, or other areas designated
by the enforcing agency to be at a
significant risk from wildfires.
California Fire Code, Section 4902.1 WILDLANDURBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA is amended to read as follows:
Section 4902.1 WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE
AREA. A geographical area identified by the Woodside
Fire Protection District as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public Resources Code, Sections
4201 through 4204, and Government Code, Sections
51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the
Fire District to be at a significant risk from wildfires.
Provides for the definition of
what constitutes a "Wildland
Urban Interface Fire Area" within
the jurisdiction of the Woodside
Fire Protection District.
4903.2 Contents
The fire protection plan shall be
based on a project-specific wildfire
hazard assessment that includes
considerations of location,
topography, aspect, and climactic
and fire history.
The plan shall identify
conformance with all applicable
California Fire Code, Section 4903.2, Contents is
amended to read as follows:
Section 4903.2 Contents. The fire protection plan shall be based on a project-specific wildfire hazard assessment that includes considerations of location, topography,
aspect, and climactic and fire history.
The plan shall identify conformance with all applicable state wildfire protection regulations, statutes and
[None provided.]
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state wildfire protection
regulations, statutes and
applicable local ordinances,
whichever are more restrictive.
The plan shall address fire
department access, egress, road
and address signage, water
supply in addition to fuel reduction
in accordance with Public
Resources Code (PRC) 4290; the
defensible space requirements in
accordance with PRC 4291 or
Government Code 51182; and the
applicable building codes and
standards for wildfire safety. The
plan shall identify mitigation
measures to address the project’s
specific wildfire risk and shall
include the information required in
Section 4903.2.1.
applicable local ordinances, whichever are more
restrictive.
The plan shall address fire department access, egress,
road and address signage, water supply in addition to fuel reduction in accordance with Public Resources Code
(PRC) 4290; the defensible space requirements in
accordance with PRC 4291 or Government Code 51182
and applicable Fire District ordinances; and the applicable building codes and standards for wildfire safety. The plan shall identify mitigation measures to address the project’s specific wildfire risk and shall include the information required in Section 4903.2.1.
4906.2 Application
All new plantings of vegetation in
State Responsibility Areas (SRA)
and Local Responsibility Areas
(LRA) designated as a Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall
comply with Sections 4906.3
through 4906.5.3.
California Fire Code, Section 4906.2 Application is
amended to read as follows:
Section 4906.2 Application. All new plantings of
vegetation in State Responsibility Areas (SRA) and Local Responsibility Areas (LRA) designated as a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall comply with Sections 4906.3
through 4906.5.3 and applicable Fire District ordinances.
Describes where in the district
that hazardous vegetation and
fuel management is required.
4907.1 General
Hazardous vegetation and fuels
shall be managed to reduce the
California Fire Code, Section 4907.1 General is
amended to read as follows:
Describes where defensible
space will be managed around
buildings and structures and the
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severity of potential exterior
wildfire exposure to buildings and
to reduce the risk of fire spreading
to buildings as required by
applicable laws and regulations.
Defensible space will be managed
around all buildings and structures
in State Responsibility Areas
(SRA) as required in Public
Resources Code 4291.
Section 4907.1 General. Hazardous vegetation and fuels
and defensible space shall be managed in State
Responsibility and Local Responsibility Areas to reduce the severity of potential exterior wildfire exposure to buildings and to reduce the risk of fire spreading to
buildings as required by applicable laws and regulations, including applicable ordinances of the Fire District.
codes and regulations that
govern those areas.
4907.3 Requirements
Hazardous vegetation and fuels
around all buildings and structures
shall be maintained in accordance
with the following laws and
regulations:
1. Public Resourced Code,
Section 4291.
2. California Code of
Regulations, Title 14,
Division 1.5, Chapter 7,
Subchapter 3, Article 3,
Section 1299.03.
3. California Government
Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of
Regulations, Title 19,
Division 1, Chapter 7,
Subchapter 1, Section
3.07. California Fire Code, Section 4907.3 Requirements is amended to read as follows:
Section 4907.3 Requirements. Hazardous vegetation
and fuels around all buildings and structures shall be
maintained in accordance with the following laws and
regulations:
1. Public Resourced Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division
1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Article 3, Section
1299.03.
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Section 3.07.
5. All applicable ordinances of the Woodside Fire
Prevention District.
[None provided.]
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CHAPTER 50 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS – GENERAL PROVISIONS
5001.5.1 Hazardous Materials
Management Plan (HMMP)
Where required by the fire code
official, an application for a permit
shall include a Hazardous
Materials Management Plan
(HMMP). The HMMP shall include
a facility site plan designating the
following:
1. Access to each storage and
use area.
2. Location of emergency
equipment.
3. Location where liaison will
meet emergency responders.
4. Facility evacuation meeting
point locations.
5. The general purpose of other
areas within the building.
6. Location of all above-ground
and underground tanks and their
appurtenances including, but not
limited to, sumps, vaults, belowgrade treatment systems and piping.
7. The hazard classes in each
area.
8. Locations of all control areas
and Group H occupancies.
9. Emergency exits.
California Fire Code Section 5001.5.1 Hazardous
Materials Management Plan (HMMP) is amended to read
as follows:
5001.5.1 Hazardous Material Management Plan
(HMMP). Where required by the fire code official, an
application for a permit shall include an HMMP. The
HMMP shall include an aerial pre-plan of the facility that includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Access to each storage and use area.
2. Location of emergency equipment.
3. Location where liaison will meet emergency
responders.
4. Facility evacuation meeting point locations.
5. The general purpose of other areas within the
building.
6. Location of all above-ground and underground tanks
and their appurtenances including, but not limited to,
sumps, vaults, below-grade treatment systems and piping.
7. The hazard classes in each area.
8. Locations of all control areas and Group H
occupancies.
9. Emergency exits.
10. Fire Department related safety equipment
A. Fire alarm control panel (FACP)
B. Sprinkler riser
C. Fire department connection (FDC)
D. Knox Box location
E. Gas valve shutoff
F. Electrical main shutoff
G. Water shutoff
H. Elevator equipment room
Relevant addition to the Code
section that has a direct impact
on our emergency operations
and safety of our crews.
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[For SFM] The HMMP shall
comply with Health and Safety
Code, Chapter 6.95, Sections
25500 through 25545, and Title
19, Division 2, Chapter 4.
None California Fire Code Section 5001.5.3 Emergency
Response Support Information is added to read as
follows:
5001.5.3 Emergency response support information.
Floor plans, material safety data sheets, Hazardous
Materials Management Plans (HMMP), Hazardous
Material Inventory Statements (HMIS), and other
information must be stored at a readily accessible location as determined by the fire code official. This location may be in cabinets located outside of facilities or buildings.
Information may be required to be maintained in a specific electronic media format to facilitate computer aided
dispatching.
Provides emergency crews with
easy access to important
information when on scene of an
emergency.
None California Fire Code Section 5003.9.1.2 Documentation is added to read as follows:
5003.9.1.2 Documentation. Evidence of compliance with
the provisions of this chapter as well as with state and federal hazardous material regulations shall be maintained on site and available for inspection by Fire District
personnel.
Provides documentation for
inspection records
CHAPTER 53 COMPRESSED GASES
5307.4.3 Gas Detection System
A gas detection system complying
California Fire Code Section 5307.4.3 Gas Detection
System is amended to read as follows:
The lower concentration level of
10,000 PPM provides for a
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with Section 916 shall be provided
in rooms or indoor areas in which
the carbon dioxide enrichment
process is located, in rooms or
indoor areas in which container
systems are located, and in other
areas where carbon dioxide is
expected to accumulate. Carbon
dioxide sensors shall be provided
within 12 inches (305 mm) of the
floor in the area where the gas is
expected to accumulate, or leaks
are most likely to occur. The
system shall be designed as
follows:
Activates a low-level alarm upon
detection of a carbon dioxide
concentration of 5,000 ppm (9000
mg/m3).
Activates a high-level alarm upon
detection of a carbon dioxide
concentration of 30,000 ppm (54
000 mg/m3).
5307.4.3 Gas detection system. A gas detection system
complying with Section 916 shall be provided in rooms or indoor areas in which the carbon dioxide enrichment
process is located, in rooms or indoor areas in which
container systems are located, and in other areas where carbon dioxide is expected to accumulate. Carbon dioxide sensors shall be provided within 12 inches (305 mm) of
the floor in the area where the gas is expected to
accumulate, or leaks are most likely to occur. The system shall be designed as follows:
1. Activates a low-level alarm upon detection of a
carbon dioxide concentration of 5,000 ppm.
2. Activates a high-level alarm upon detection of a
carbon dioxide concentration of 10,000 ppm.
greater safety margin in
detection.
CHAPTER 56 EXPOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
5601.1.3 Fireworks
The possession, manufacture,
storage, sale, handling and use of
fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1.Storage and handling of
fireworks as allowed in Section
California Fire Code Section 5601.1.3 Fireworks is
amended to read as follows:
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture,
storage, sale, handling, and use of fireworks within all areas of the Woodside Fire Protection District are
prohibited.
EXCEPTIONS:
Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
All Fireworks are prohibited
within the jurisdiction of the
Woodside Fire Protection
District
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5604.
2. Manufacture, assembly and
testing of fireworks as allowed in
Section 5605 and Health and
Safety Code Division 11.
3. The use of fireworks for
fireworks displays pyrotechnics
before a proximate audience and
pyrotechnic special effects in
motion pictures, television,
theatrical or group entertainment
productions as allowed in Title 19,
Division 1, Chapter 6 Fireworks
reprinted in Section 5608 and
Health and Safety Code Division
11. 4. The possession, storage,
sale, handling and use of specific
types of Division 1.4G fireworks
where allowed by applicable laws,
ordinances and regulations,
provided that such fireworks and
facilities comply with the 2006
edition of NFPA 1124, CPSC 16
CFR Parts 1500 and 1507, and
DOTn 49 CFR Parts 100—185, as
applicable for consumer fireworks
and Health and Safety Code
Division 11.
1. Storage and handling of fireworks by a Public Safety Agency.
2. Special permit issued to a licensed pyrotechnic operator by the Fire Marshal.
3. Snap Caps and Party Poppers classified by the State
Fire Marshal as pyrotechnic devices.
5601.2.2 Sale and Retail Display
Persons shall not construct a retail
display nor offer for sale
California Fire Code Section 5601.2.2 Sale and Retail
Display is amended to read as follows:
5601.2.2 Sale and retail display. No person shall
All Fireworks are prohibited
within the jurisdiction of the
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explosives, explosive materials or
fireworks on highways, sidewalks,
public property or in Group A or E
occupancies.
Exception: Fireworks in
accordance with California Code
of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
Chapter 6, see Section 5608.
construct a retail display or offer for sale any explosives, explosive materials, or fireworks within the jurisdiction.
Exception: Snap Caps and Party Poppers classified by
the State Fire Marshal as pyrotechnic devices.
Woodside Fire Protection
District
5608.1 General
Outdoor fireworks displays, use of
pyrotechnics before a proximate
audience and pyrotechnic special
effects in motion picture,
television, theatrical and group
entertainment productions shall
comply with California Code of
Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
Chapter 6 Fireworks and this
section.
California Fire Code Section 5608.1 General is
amended to read as follows:
5608.1 General All professional pyrotechnical devices
used for public display, or special effects, shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of the State of California Code of Regulations, Title 19, and the applicable section of this code. Permits for public display and/or special effects shall be obtained through the Fire Marshal.
Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
5608.1.1 Scope
Fireworks and temporary storage,
use and handling of pyrotechnic
special effects material used in
motion pictures, television and
theatrical and group entertainment
productions shall be in
accordance with California Code
of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1,
Chapter 6 Fireworks.
California Fire Code Section 5608.1.1 Scope is deleted
in its entirety and is amended to read as follows:
5608.1.1 Scope All non-professional fireworks listed by the California State Fire Marshal as “Safe and Sane” are prohibited within the jurisdictional boundaries of the
Woodside Fire Protection District.
Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
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CHAPTER 57 FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
5704.2.9.6.1 Locations Where
Above-Ground Tanks Are
Prohibited
Storage of Class I and II liquids in
above-ground tanks outside of
buildings is prohibited within the
limits established by law as the
limits of districts in which such
storage is prohibited
[JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY].
California Fire Code Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations
where above-ground tanks are prohibited is amended
to read as follows:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground
tanks are prohibited. The limits referred to in sections 5704.2, 5704.4.2.4, Table 5704.2, and section 5706 of the California Fire Code, in which the storage or dispensing of flammable or combustible liquid, in outside above ground tanks, is permitted, shall be limited to districts zoned for commercial, industrial, or agricultural uses. The
dispensing, mixing, handling, or storage adjacent to or on parcels with R1 and R2 occupancies is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Quantities less than 50 gallons.
2. Protected above-ground tanks for the purpose of
emergency power generator installations in areas zoned
commercial, industrial, agricultural, business district, rural or rural residential district, and for approved facilities on an individual basis consistent with the intent of this provision.
Tank size shall not exceed 1,000 gallons for any class of liquids.
3. Farms, critical infrastructure, and construction sites if it is determined by the Fire Marshal that the safety of the public is not compromised. The occupancy classification quantities in chapter 57 shall not be exceeded.
Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
Allows for the use of Class I and
II liquids in specific locations,
prohibits the use in certain
locations, and limits the tank
size and quantity allowed, and is
only allowed for specific reasons
listed.
5706.2.4.4 Locations Where
Above-Ground Tanks Are
Prohibited
The storage of Class I and II
liquids in above-ground tanks is
California Fire Code Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations
where above-ground tanks are prohibited is amended
to read as follows:
Section 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground
tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I and II liquids in Allows for the use of Class I and
II liquids, but limits the tank size
and quantity allowed, and is only
allowed for specific reasons of
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prohibited within the limits
established by law as the limits of
districts in which such storage is
prohibited [JURISDICTION TO
SPECIFY].
above-ground tanks is prohibited in all zoning districts except district zoned for commercial, industrial, or
agricultural uses.
Exception: Protected above-ground tanks for the purpose of emergency power generator installations in areas zoned commercial, industrial, agricultural, business district, rural or rural residential, and for approved facilities on an individual basis consistent with the intent of this provision.
Tank size shall not exceed 1,000 gallons for any class
liquids.
emergency power generator
installations.
CHAPTER 58 FLAMMABLE GASES AND FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS 5806.2 Limitations
Storage of flammable cryogenic
fluids in stationary containers
outside of buildings is prohibited
within the limits established by law
as the limits of districts in which
such storage is prohibited
[JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY].
California Fire Code Section 5806.2 Limitations is
amended to read as follows:
5806.2 Limitation. The storage of flammable cryogenic
fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited in any area which is zoned for other than
industrial use.
Exception: Liquid hydrogen fuel systems in compliance
with Section 5806.3 or 5806.4 of this code.
The district does not want the
storage of flammable cryogenic
fluids to be allowed in
commercial and residential
areas. Not safe.
CHAPTER 61 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
6103.2.1.7 Use for Food
Preparation
California Fire Code Section 6103.2.1.7 Use For Food
Preparation is amended to read as follows:
Provides for the limitation of how
much LPG can be used inside of
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Where approved, listed LP-gas
commercial food service
appliances are allowed to be used
for food-preparation within
restaurants and in attended
commercial food-catering
operations in accordance with the
International Fuel Gas Code, the
California Mechanical Code and
NFPA 58.
6103.2.1.7 Use for food preparation. Individual portable L-P containers used, stored, or handled inside a building classified as a Group A, Group B, or Group M occupancy
for the purposes of cooking, food display, or a similar use, shall be limited in size to one pound capacity and shall be of an approved type. The number of portable containers
permitted will be at the discretion of the fire code official.
LP-gas appliances used for food preparation shall be listed for such use in accordance with the California Mechanical Code and NFPA 58.
an A, B and M occupancy
building providing for a safer
environment.
6104.2 Maximum Capacity
Within Established Limits
Within the limits established by
law restricting the storage of
liquefied petroleum gas for the
protection of heavily populated or
congested areas, the aggregate
capacity of any one installation
shall not exceed a water capacity
of 2,000 gallons (7570 L)
[JURISDICTION TO SPECIFY].
Exception: In particular
installations, this capacity limit
shall be determined by the fire
code official, after consideration of
special features such as
topographical conditions, nature of
occupancy, and proximity to
buildings, capacity of proposed
California Fire Code Section 6104.2 Maximum
Capacity Within Established Limits is amended to read
as follows:
Section 6104.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established
Limits The storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall not exceed a water capacity of 100 gallons aggregate for any one premise installation within the Woodside Fire
Protection District territory where natural gas mains exist.
Exception: Installation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas may
be permitted if used as a means of emergency standby
supply for residential or industrial operations, or used for medical, research, testing, or purposes not suited to the use of natural gas. Such installation shall be in accordance with Chapter 61 of the California Fire Code and all
provisions of NFPA 58 and must not exceed 1000 gallons
aggregate for any one premise installation.
Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
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LP-gas containers, degree of fire
protection to be provided and
capabilities of the local fire
department.
CHAPTER 80 REFERENCED STANDARDS
None NFPA 3 (2015): Recommended Practice for
Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety
Systems
The purpose of adopting this
standard is to provide the
minimum requirements for the
commissioning process to verify
fire protection and life safety
systems perform in conformity
with the owners project
requirements, basis of design,
and applicable governing law,
codes, regulations, or standards.
None NFPA 1140 (2022), the following sections only:
NFPA 1141 (2022): General Requirements for Fire
Protection Infrastructure in Wildland, Rural and Suburban Areas, as amended, only chapters 1-3 and 10-18, and
annexes A and L.
NFPA 1141, Amended Sections as follows:
Revise Section 12.2.1 to read as follows:
12.2.1 Unless governed by other locally adopted
regulations, or unless alternative means and methods are provided that meet the intent of the Code as approved by the Fire Marshal per Section [A] 104.10 Alternative
Materials, Design and Methods of Construction and
The purpose of adopting this
standard is to specify the
minimum requirements for fire
protection and emergency
services infrastructure in
wildland, rural, and suburban
areas. To assist in identifying
wildland fire management
practices and policies; methods
of assessing wildland fire
ignition hazards and to help
develop fire protection and
emergency services
infrastructure to reduce the
impact of land use changes in
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Equipment any building shall be separated from any other building by at least 30 feet (9.144 m) and be set back at least 30 ft (9.144 m) from a property line.
Revise Section 12.2.2 to read as follows:
12.2.2 Unless governed by other locally adopted
regulations, or unless alternative means and methods are provided that meet the intent of the Code as approved by the Fire Marshal per CFC Section [A] 104.10 Alternative Materials, Design and Methods of Construction and
Equipment any building that exceeds two stories or 30 ft (9.144 m) in height above the average adjacent ground
elevation and that is not protected by an automatic
sprinkler system installed and maintained according to
NFPA 13 or NFPA 13R, shall be separated from any other
structure by at least 50 feet (15.2 m) and be set back at least 30 feet (99.144 m) from a property line.
NFPA 1143 (2022): Risk/Hazard Assessment and
Mitigation, only chapters 1-3 and 19-23, and annexes
A, J, and L.
NFPA 1144 (2022): Assessing Wildland Fire Hazards in
the Structure Ignition Zone, only chapters 1-3 and 24-
26, and annexes A, J, K and L.
wildland, rural and suburban
areas.
None Chapter 80 is further amended by amending the NFPA 13D (2020): Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler
Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings and
Manufactured Homes as follows:
Add Section 7.7.1 to read:
Section 7.7.1 is added to
provide extra protection to the
CPVC sprinkler pipes against
the effects of heat.
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Section 7.7.1 Where CPVC pipe is installed above the
normal insulation in an unconditioned space, such as in an attic space, or a garage without conditioned living space above, CPVC pipe shall be adequately insulated to a
minimum R-19 value, or equivalent, or pipe shall be limited to Type K or L copper, or ferrous piping.
Revise Section 8.3.5.1.2 to read:
Section 8.3.5.1.2 Where fuel-fired equipment is below or on the same level as occupied areas of the dwelling unit, at least one quick-response intermediate temperature
sprinkler shall be installed above the equipment or at the wall separating the space with the fuel-fired equipment from the occupied space. In unconditioned spaces, CPVC
pipe shall be adequately insulated to a minimum R-19
value, or equivalent, or pipe shall be limited to Type K or L copper, or ferrous piping.
Section 8.3.5.1.2 is added to
provide additional sprinkler
protection around fuel-fired
equipment in occupied spaces.
APPENDIX B FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
Appendix B Table B105.1(1)
Minimum fire flow for Section
903.3.1.3 - minimum fire flow shall
be 1000gpm for 1 hour duration
minimum
California Fire Code Section B105.1 is amended to read
as follows:
Section B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group
R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum
The CA Fire Code historically
allowed the AHJ to reduce fire
flow requirements. The code
now makes it automatic, which
takes away the local AHJ ability
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fire-flow and flow duration requirements for one- and twofamily dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be specified in Tables B105.1(1) and
B105.1(2). The minimum fire flow shall shall be 1000
gallons per minute. A water supply for fire protection shall mean a fire hydrant within 600 feet from the building,
measured via an approved roadway/driveway capable of
the required fire flow. Where a public or private water company is not withing a 1000 feet of a required fire
hydrant location, or the water company cannot provide the required gallons per minute, NFPA 1142 Standard on
Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting 2022 Edition maybe adhered to for fire flow requirements as an alternate means.
Table B105.2 Minimum fire flow for Section 903.3.1.1 -
50% of the value in Table B105.1(2)a; Section 903.3.1.2 - 50% of the value in Table B105.1(2)b.
The minimum fire flow shall be 1000 gallons per minute. A water supply for fire protection shall mean a fire hydrant within 600 feet from the building, measured via an
approved roadway/driveway capable of the required fire
flow. Where a public or private water company is not
withing a 1000 feet of a required fire hydrant location, or the water company cannot provide the required gallons
per minute, NFPA 1142 Standard on Water Supplies for
Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting 2022 Edition maybe
adhered to for fire flow requirements as an alternate
means.
to mitigate local water issues
and conflagration potential. This
provides WFPD with what we
have historically provided for
over 30 years and allows proper
fire protection for our increasing
density and larger buildings and
potential for conflagration.
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APPENDIX C FIRE HYDRANT LOCATIONS AND DISTRIBUTION
None California Fire Code Section C103.2.1 Average
Spacing is added to read as follows:
Section C103.2.1 Average Spacing. In rural areas where
parcels with structures have large frontages and or long driveways, the minimum location of a fire hydrant shall be 600 feet to the structure measured via a roadway or
primary driveway as approved by the Fire Marshal.
Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
APPENDIX D FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
D103.1 Access road width with
a hydrant.
Where a fire hydrant is located on
a fire apparatus access road, the
minimum road width shall be 26
feet (7925 mm), exclusive of
shoulders (see Figure D103.1).
California Fire Code Section D103.1 is amended to read
as follows:
Section D103A Access road with a hydrant: Where a
fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus access road, the road shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width inclusive of allweather drivable shoulders.
Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
D103.2 Grade.
Fire apparatus access roads shall
not exceed 10 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than
10 percent as approved by the fire
code official.
California Fire Code Section D103.2 Grade is amended
to read as follows:
Section D103B Grade. Fire apparatus access roads or
driveways shall not exceed 20 percent in grade.
Carried forward from Ordinance
No. 12.
APPENDIX L REQUIREMENTS FOR FIRE FIGHTER AIR REPLENISHMENT SYSTEMS L101.1 Scope.
Fire fighter air replenishment
systems (FARS) shall be provided
in accordance with this appendix.
The adopting ordinance shall
specify building characteristics or
California Fire Code Section L101.1 Scope is amended
to read as follows:
Section L101.1 Scope. Buildings more than 10 stories in height shall install Firefighter Air Replenishment Systems. [None provided.]
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special hazards that establish
thresholds triggering a
requirement for the installation of
a FARS. The requirement shall be
based on the fire department’s
capability of replenishing fire
fighter breathing air during
sustained emergency operations.
Considerations shall include:
1. Building characteristics,
such as number of stories
above or below grade
plane, floor area, type of
construction and fire
resistance of the primary
structural frame to allow
sustained fire-fighting
operations based on a
rating of not less than 2
hours.
2. Special hazards, other
than buildings, that require
unique accommodations to
allow the fire department to
replenish fire fighter
breathing air.
3. Fire department staffing
level.
4. Availability of a fire
department breathing air
replenishment vehicle.
Item B Page 115 Town Council Meeting May 9, 2023
From: Jennifer Li
To: Council Members
Subject: FW: Desk item for tonight"s TC meeting
Date: Tuesday, May 09, 2023 1:30:54 PM
Attachments: Goeld - Desk item TC May 9 2023.pdf
From:
Sent: Tuesday, May 09, 2023 1:24 PM
To: Jennifer Li <[email protected]>
Cc: Chris Shaw <[email protected]>
Subject: Desk item for tonight's TC meeting
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Hi Jennifer.
With the Mayor’s permission (he is copied on this message), I would like to have this PDF available as a “desk item” for tonight’s Town Council meeting. I will likely be referencing this message thread during the meeting.
Thank you and see you soon.
Paul Goeld
TOWN COUNCIL MEETING
05/09/2023
DESK ITEM: ITEM C
5/9/23, 1:11 PM I
What happened to 84? - Nextdoor
Homer Najafi
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What happened to 84? Should we officially rename Old La Honda to New La Honda? 2-3 years ago 84 repair took 14 months.
Afshin George • Woodside
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The town is working with Senator Becker's office to get a more detailed report. But the regrettable answer is that Caff rans doesn't have a timeline yet. In mid-April they were developing a plan that would completely repair the road but which would also indude a reopening of one lane. We don't have that plan in hand yet. Needless to say, the repair of H\/1/Y 84 is a significant undertaking. And while it may seem like nothing is happening because the road is not fixed and we have not received weekly reports, please understand that staff at all levels (CalTrans, state senator, county supervisor, town, etc.) are working on the road issue as well as preparing for the upcoming fire season.
The town has another stakeholders call on May 24 with Caffrans, town staff, state/fed/local electeds. That call will certainly provide additional information.
We are also working on hosting a public meeting so residents can speak directly with CalTrans reps and engineers.
If anyone wants to talk in more detail about what is happening with the road, I am happy to do so.
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~ Paul Goeld • Woodside •••
.. As a member of Woodside's Town Council, I can assure you that we are doing everything we can to get Caffrans action of restoring Woodside Road. Council Member Ned Fluet, Mayor Chris Shaw, Town Manager Kevin Bryant and Town Engineer Sean Rose are in near-constant contact with our state officials to get this done. I personally spoke with a County Supervisor about this issue yesterday.
The problem is the on-going instability of the hillside under the road surface. This makes analysis difficult and repair with the necessary heavy equipment impossible. Unfortunately, until that hillside is stable, not much will happen.
We recognize this is an unacceptable condition. There is no higher priority for Woodside than correcting this!
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~ · · Paul Goeld With all due respect, the hillside is not actively moving in a substantial manner in weeks.
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5/9/23, 1 :11 PM What happened to 84?- Nextdoor
Moreover, they HAVE been doing work on the site, so either the hillside is stable and they are working on it, or the hillside is unstable, and they are working on it. https://mountainmonitoring.com/ca84-updates/i-would-love-an-explanation There are also multiple solutions that could be implemented in the stabilization of the landslide in order to stop the soil movement: Ground Anchors, Grouting, Soil Nailing, Gabion Walls, and Surface water management to name a few.
Also, has anyone asked Wunderlich how the rest of the hill above the slide is fairing after their removal of 16 acres of eucalyptus and acacia, at the head of a Class II Stream that runs right down to 84?
This photo is from directly above the slide in the park. ~ P9tu\iiSe1l~it%od§~re ••·
'4111' David M. I can only go by the engineering reports from CalTrans that show the roadway is still moving and unsafe for large equipment.
But if you have suggestions, I would encourage you to contact Alejandro Lopez at CalTrans (510-385-6856).
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Vanessa Wells • Woodside
It's frustrating and dangerous, but the biggest potentially devastating impact (as noted) is wildfire. Not just the difficulty evacuating, but also access by firefighters to the fire. It sounds like it is nature standing in the way, not lack of will, but I'd suggest connecting with Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara if more dedication at the state level would help.
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