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ADOPTED NOVEMBER 4, 1996
EFFECTIVE DECEMBER 5, 1996
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3 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM
4 FIRE CODE (1994) TOGETHER WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
(1995 EDITION), TITLE 24, PART 9, AND APPENDICES I-A, I-B, I-C, ll-A,ll-B, ll-D,
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VI-B, VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, VI-F, VI-G INCLUSIVE, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
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THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section I. Findings. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino do
hereby find and declare pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5,
and 17958.7 thefollowing:
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a. Adverse climate conditions increase the likelihood of fire. Minor fires can rapidly
spread to large ones due to the adverse climactic condition of the yearly winds (Santa Ana), which
have been recorded to reach gusts in excess of 90 miles per hour
b. Wood shingles and wood shakes present extreme adverse fire conditions due to
close proximity of buildings.
c. Increased development has created additional vehicular traffic on smface streets,
freeways bisect the City at the north end and west end, and a freeway borders the City on the
south end. TIle rapid increase in single family dwellings and industrial buildings has created many
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new streets, creating some dead-end streets; additional traffic signals have been installed, all of
which increase the response time of fire apparatus, thereby creating a greater risk of life and
property from fire.
d. Due to the fluctuating state-wide water supply, water for suppression oflarge fires
can be in short demand.
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e. Structures within the city of San Bernardino are subject to potential earthquake
damage due to close location of earthquake faults.
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1 f Due to these local climactic, geological and topographical conditions, there is an
2 express need for changes and modifications in the 1994 edition of the Uniform Fire Code.
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13 1994 Edition of the "Uniform Fire Code"together with the California Code of
14 Regulations, Title 24, Part 9 and Appendices I-A, I-B, I-C, II-A,II-B, II-D, II-E, II-F, II-G, II-
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16 VI-E, VI-F, VI-G inclusive, the 1995 Edition of the California Fire Code, and the 1994 Edition of
17 the Uniform Fire Code Standards as compiled and promulgated by the International Conference of
18 Building Officials and Western Fire Chiefs Association, and as modified by this chapter, and the
19 National Fire Protection Association 13 Standard (1989 Edition) for the installation of sprinkler
20 systems, (and/or recognized standards) in its entirety, are adopted by this reference as a code of
21 the City of San Bernardino. The provisions of the Uniform Fire Code, California Fire Code, and
22 Uniform Fire Code Standards shall apply to all areas within the jurisdiction of the City of San
23 Bernardino. One copy of the 1994 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code, including California
24 Amendments and Appendices, and one copy of the Uniform Fire Code Standards are on file in the
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Section 2. Chapter 15.16 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code is amended to read:
15.16.010 Citation.
The ordinance codified in this chapter and the code and standards adopted by reference in
Section 15 16.020 shall be known as the Uniform Fire Code or California Fire Code.
15.16.020 Codes Adopted.
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I 15.16.030 Definitions.
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3 A. Whenever 'Jurisdiction" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall mean the City of San
4 Bernardino.
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6 B. Whenever "chief' is used in the Uniform Fire Code it shall mean the Chief of the Fire
7 Department of the City of San Bernardino, hereinafter called "Fire Chief'
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9 C Whenever "corporation counsel" is used in the Uniform Fire Code, it shall also mean
10 the City Attorney of the City of San Bernardino.
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17 The following sections and provisions of the Uniform Fire Code, (1994 Edition) are
18 amended or added to read as set fortb in Sections 15 16.045 through 15 16.280
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D Whenever "Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention" is used in the Uniform Fire Code,
it shall also mean "Fire Marshal" or "Fire Prevention Engineer"
15.16.040 Amendments.
20 15.16.045 Failure to Comply.
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22 Section 103 4.3 I I is amended to read as follows:
23 103 4.3 1.1. Failure to comply with any order or notice issued by the Fire Chief or his
24 representative pursuant to article 103 4.3 of the Uniform Fire Code shall be a misdemeanor, which
25 upon conviction thereof is punishable in accordance with the provisions of Sec. 1.12.010 of this
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1 15.16.055 Authority for Enforcement.
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3 Section 103.2.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
4 103.2.1.1. The Fire Chief shall be responsible for the administration and enforcement of
5 this code. Under his direction, the Fire Department shall enforce all ordinances, resolutions and
6 regulations of the City of San Bernardino and laws of the State pertaining to
7 1. The prevention of fire.
8 2. The suppression or extinguishing of dangerous or hazardous fires.
9 3 The storage, use and handling of explosive, flammable, combustible, toxic, corrosive
10 and other hazardous gaseous, solid and liquid materials.
11 4. The installation and maintenance of all automatic and manual fire alarm and
12 extinguishing appliances, systems and equipment.
13 5 The maintenance and regulation offire escapes.
14 6. The maintenance offire protection and the elimination offire hazards on land and in
15 buildings, structures, and other property, including those under construction.
16 7 The means and adequacy of each exit in the event offire, from factories, schools,
17 hotels, lodging houses, asylums, hospitals, churches, halls, theaters, amphitheatres, and all other
18 places in which people work, live or congregate from time to time for any purpose.
19 8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances offire and unauthorized
20 releases of hazardous materials.
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22 15.16.060 Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel and Police.
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24 Section 103.2.1.2 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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26 103.2.1.2: The chiefand members of the fire prevention bureau shall have the powers ofa
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1 It is the duty of; and the following persons are hereby authorized to enforce the provisions
2 of this code and make arrests and issue citations as authorized by laW"
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4 1. Fire Chief, Deputy Chief; Fire Marshal, Battalion Chiefs, Fire Investigators,
5 Firefighters and Fire Inspectors.
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7 2. Such other officers or employees of the City of San Bernardino as may be
8 recommended by the Fire Chief and approved by the Mayor and Common Council.
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10 When requested to do so by the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police is authorized to assign such
11 available police officers as necessary to assist the fire department in enforcing the provisions of
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23 2. Any person who negligently, or in violation of the law causes an emergency response is
24 liable for the costs of securing such emergency This shall include but not be limited to situations
25 such as false alarms, traffic accidents, fire watch, or spills of toxic or flammable fluid or chemicals.
26 Expenses incurred by the Fire Department for securing such emergency situation shall constitute a
27 debt of such persons and is collectable by the Fire Chief in the same manner as in the case of an
28 obligation under contract, expressed or implied.
15.16.070 Liability.
Section 101. 5 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to add the following:
10 I 5 I Cost Recovery
1. Fire suppression, rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance
with California Health and Safety Code, Sections 13009 and 13009 1.
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I 15.16.075 Applicant Appeals
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3 Section 103.1.4 1 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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5 103 14.1 The applicant may appeal the Fire Chiefs denial, suspension or revocation ofa
6 permit or his interpretation of this code to the Mayor and Common Council within ten days from
7 the date of notice of the decision. The Mayor and Common Council shall render its decision and
8 findings in writing to the Fire Chief with a duplicate copy to the applicant.
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10 103 1.4.1.1 When appeals are filed, a processing fee in an amount established by
11 resolution of the Mayor and Common Council shall be paid by the applicant to research and
12 process the appeal. The fee shall be paid to the Fire Department.
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14 15.16.080 Inspections & Inspection Fees.
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16 Section 103.3.1.1 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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18 103.3.1.1 Authority to inspect. The fire prevention bureau shall inspect, as often as
19 necessary, buildings, events and premises, including such other hazards or appliances designated
20 by the Fire Chief for the purpose of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions whicb
21 would reasonably tend to cause fire or contribute to its spread, or any violation of the purpose or
22 provisions of this code and of any other law or standard affecting fire, life and health safety
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24 103.3.1.1.1 Inspection Fees. A fee shall be charged for the following types of
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Y = Individual Inspection
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Y General Use
I. Any activity or operation not specifically described in
other permits, which is likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property
X Educational Buildings
I. Buildings used for educational purposes through 12th grade by 50 OT mOTe
persons for more than 12 hours per week OT for more than 4 hours in one day
2. Any nonresidential building used for day care (more than 6 persons/children).
3 Any residential building used for day care (more than 6 persons)
X High Rise
I Buildings having floors used for human occupancy located more than
75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
X Protective Social Care Facilities
I. Nurseries for full time care of children under the age of 6. Hospitals,
sanitariums, nursing homes with non-ambulatory guests and similar
buildings.
2. Hospitals
a. Having less than 100 beds.
b. Having 100 beds or more.
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4 Non-ambulatory Nursing Homes
a. Having 5 or less clients.
b. Having 6 or more clients.
5 Ambulatory Nursing Homes
a. Having 5 or less clients.
b. Having 6 or more clients.
X Restrained Facilities
I Mental hospitals, mental sanitariums, jails, prisons, reformatories, and
buildings where personal liberties are restrained.
X Manufacture of Organic Coatings.
X Auto Tire Rebuilding Plants.
X High Piled Combustible Stock.
X Automobile Wrecking Yards.
X Cryogenic Fluids.
X Bowling Pin or Alley Refinishing and/or Sanding
X Cellulose Nitrate Plastic, Pyroxlin
X Combustible Fiber Facilities
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X Compressed Gas
2 1. Non-Flammable
3 a. Over 6000 cubic feet.
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6 a. Over 6000 cubic feet
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8 X Dust Prevention (Collection Systems)
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11 I Fireworks Displays/Shows
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13 X Fireworks Booths
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15 X Spraying/Dipping (Flammable)
16 I Finishes - spray booth
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18 X Flammable Liquid Storage Tanks
19 I Underground Storage
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I X Flammable Storage
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14 a. 69 to 999 gallons
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17 Y Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging
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19 X Garages (Automobile - Repair)
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X Ovens Industrial (Baking and Drying)
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19 The amount of the fee for each type of inspection shall be established by resolution
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21 103 I I 1 1 Routine Inspection Fees - An inspection fee may be charged for Fire
22 Department routine inspections and re-inspections of property to cover the costs of such
23 inspections. The amount of the inspection fee shall be established by resolution ofthe Mayor and
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25 (I) The property owner/occupant charged the inspection fee may request the Fire
26 Marshal and/or the Fire Chief to review the imposition or the amount of the fee. The request shall
27 be made by telephone, in writing, or in person within 15 days from the date of the first written
28 notice of such fee being due and payable. The decision of the Fire Marshal and/or Fire Chief shall
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1. Occupant Load under 5000
2. Occupant Load 5000 or more
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4 Clubs (lodges, recreating halls)
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6. Dance Studios and Ballrooms
7 Bowling Alleys and Billiard Parlors
8. Mortuaries and Cemetery Chapels
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1 be final and conclusive in the absence of an appeal to the Mayor and Common Council pursuant
2 to Section 2.64 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
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4 15.16.085 New Construction and Alterations.
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6 Section 103.3.2.1 ofthe Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following:
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8 103.3.2.1.1 Approval and Inspection Fees. A fee will be charged for all permits issued for
9 construction or work which requires Fire Department approval. The amount of the fee shall be
10 based on the City of San Bernardino Planning and Building Service Schedule of Fees for Plan
II Check and Building Fees for Residential and Commercial Construction.
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13 15.16.090 Stopping Uses and Evacuation.
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17 103 4 1.3 Stopping uses, evacuation. The Fire Chief is authorized to order an operation
18 or use stopped or the evacuation of any premises, building or vehicle, or portion thereof, which is
19 a fire, life or health hazard.
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21 15.16.095 Permits.
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23 Section 105.3 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following:
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II 105.2.1.1 Fees. A fee will be charged for all permits required in Section 105 8 ofthis
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16 Section 105 7 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
17 Section 105 7 Any permit or certificate issued under this code may be suspended or
18 revoked when it is determined that:
Article 90 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following:
Section 9003 Recognized Standards. - California Code of Regulations, Title 19 (Public
Safety) and Title 24 (Building Standards).
15.16.105 Condition of Permits.
15.16.110 Revocation of Permits
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20 It is used by a person other than the person to whom the permit or certificate was
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22 2. It is used for a location other than that for which it was issued.
23 3 Any of the conditions or limitations set forth in the permit or certificate have been
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25 4 The permittee fails, refuses or neglects to comply with any order or notice duly served
26 upon him under the provisions of this code within the time period provided therein.
27 5 There has been any false statement or misrepresentation as to a material fact in the
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I 15.16.120 All Weather Driving Surface defined.
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3 Section 202-A ofthe Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition:
4 ALL WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE is an approved concrete or asphalt covering
5 of sufficient thickness to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
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7 15.16.125 Fire Watch dermed.
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9 Section 207-F of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition:
10 FIRE WATCH is a method of safeguarding property when any condition or violation of
II this code has caused an endangerment to property and lives. The method shall be approved by the
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14 15.16.130 Fireworks defined.
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16 Section 207-F of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by amending the definition of
17 "Fireworks" to read as follows:
18 Fireworks shall mean and include any combustible or explosive composition, or any
19 substance or combination of substances, or device prepared for the purpose of a visible or audible
20 effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration, or detonation, and shall include blank cartridges,
21 toy pistols, toy cannons, toy canes, or toy guns in which explosives are used, firecrackers,
22 torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, daygo bombs, sparklers, or other devices of like
23 construction and any devices containing an explosive substance, except that the term "Fireworks"
24 shall not include auto flares, paper caps containing not in excess of 0.25 grain of explosive content
25 per cap or toy pistols, toy canes, toy guns or other devices for use of such caps, the sale and use
26 of which shall be permitted at all times. "Safe and Sane Fireworks" as defined in Section 12529
27 ofthe Health and Safety Code of the State of California are excepted from this definition of
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I 15.16.135 Hazardous Fire Area defined.
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3 Section 209-H of the Uniform Fire Code is amended by adding the following definition.
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5 HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA is land which is covered with grass, grain brush or forest,
6 whether privately or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such inaccessible location that
7 fire originating upon such land would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would
8 result in great and unusual damage through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are designated as
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10 That area within the City lying north of a line extending Easterly from the West City limits to the
II East City limits and bounded on the South side by streets and highways as follows:
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13 Barstow Freeway from West City limits to the intersection of Little League Drive,
14 Northerly to Ohio Street; Easterly in a line to intersect Devil's Canyon Road; Southerly to
15 the confluence of North Park Boulevard; North Park Boulevard to Electric Avenue and
16 50th Street; 50th Street to Mt. View Avenue, Mt. View Avenue to 54th Street; 54th to Hill
17 Drive; Hill Drive to Waterman Avenue; Waterman Avenue to 40th Street; 40th Street to
18 Conejo Street; Conejo Street to Andreas; Easterly along Andreas Street in a line to
19 intersect the Northern- most portion of Bonita Vista Street; Easterly along Bonita Vista
20 Street in a line to intersect Foothill Drive at Sterling Avenue; Foothill Drive to Arden
21 Street; Arden Street to Marshall Boulevard; Marshall Boulevard to Victoria Avenue;
22 Victoria Avenue to Piedmont Drive; Piedmont Drive East to Diablo Drive; Diablo Drive
23 East to El Toro Street; EI Toro Street extending East to Highway 330; Highway 330 South
24 to Highland Avenue; thence East and South-easterly along the centerline of Highland
25 Avenue to the centerline of Church Street.
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to intersect Highland Avenue; Highland Avenue East to Del Rosa Avenue; Del Rosa
2 Avenue South to Pacific Street.
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4 Inclusive of area beginning at the intersection of Little Mountain Drive and Kendall
5 Drive; Kendall Drive East to 40th Street; 40th Street East to Electric Avenue; Electric
6 Avenue South to Thompson Place; Thompson Place West to Mayfield Avenue; Mayfield
7 Avenue South to 36th Street; 36th Street West to "F" Street; "F" Street South to 33rd
8 Street; 33rd Street West to "H" Street; "H" Street South to Marshall Boulevard; Marshall
9 Boulevard West in a line to intersect Cajon Boulevard; Cajon Boulevard West to
10 University Parkway/State Street; University Parkway North to State Street; State Street
II North to Morgan Road; Morgan Road East to Little Mountain Drive; Little Mountain
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17 Such additional land areas shall be designated on a map available to the public and maintained by
18 the Fire Department at the Central Fire Station, 200 East Third Street, San Bernardino. The Fire
19 Chief shall provide a written description of the boundaries of any additional land area to the City
20 Clerk who shall provide for publication of notice thereof pursuant to the provisions of California
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one-half inch maximum openings, mounted in or over all outside flue openings in a vertical or
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9 access roadway shall be extended to within one hundred fifty (150) feet of, and shall give
10 reasonable access to, all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of any building. An access
11 road shall be provided within fifty (50) feet of all buildings if natural grade between the access
12 road and building is in excess of thirty percent (30%). Where the access roadway cannot be
13 provided, an approved fire protection system or systems shall be provided as required and
14 approved by the Fire Chief Access door( s) shall be provided at near ground level for firefighting
15 purposes in accordance with the Uniform Building Code. There shall be at least one door not less
16 than three (3) feet in width and not less than six (6) feet eight (8) inches in height in each one
17 hundred (100) lineal feet or major fraction thereof of the exterior wall which faces the access
18 roadway Metal roll-up doors are not acceptable for such purposes.
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21 Fire Chief that access by a single road might be impaired by vehicle congestion, condition of
22 terrain, climactic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
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shall have a designated no parking zone identified by a red painted curb, beam, or stripe at least
2 eight inches wide and fifteen feet in each direction from the hydrant with white color painted
3 six inch by one-half inch letters stating "NO PARKING" on both sides ofthe hydrant.
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9 90 I 4.2 Fire apparatus access roads. As directed by the Fire Chief, the owner or
10 individual in control of emergency access roadways and streets in private developments shall paint
II curbs red and label in six inch by one-half inch white letters 'NO PARKING-FIRE LANE" every
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16 height of two inches and a minimum width of one-half inch every fifty feet. Signs are to read
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24 obstructed in any manner, including parking of vehicles. Minimum required widths and clearances
25 established under Section 902.2.2.1 shall be maintained at all times.
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1 Any obstruction or impedance to reasonable access may be removed or repaired forthwith
2 by any public safety agency The expense of removal or repair is to be borne by the owner ofthe
3 roadway In the case of an obstructing vehicle or object, the expense is to be borne by the owner
4 of said vehicle or object.
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6 Prior to and during construction, the owner or contractor shall provide and maintain all
7 roadways in a condition that will support the imposed loads of emergency apparatus in all weather
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20 remodeling exceeds 50% or more of the total floor area of the building.
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15.16.180 Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems.
Section 1003.2.1 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1003.2.1 General. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed throughout all
occupancies as set forth in this section. This section shall apply to the following:
3 In buildings that exceed 5000 square feet which have been vacant for a period of365
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5 Buildings which have had an occupancy change and exceed the maximum allowable
square footage per occupancy type as set forth in Uniform Building Code, Chapter 9
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15.16.190 Exhibition and Display Rooms.
Section 1003.2.3.3 is amended to read as follows:
15.16.200 Fire Alarm Systems.
Section 1007.1 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
15.16.201 Sparks From Chimneys
Section 1109 7 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1109 7 Sparks from Chimneys. Each chimney used in conjunction with any fireplace or
any heating appliance in which solid or liquid fuels are used shall be maintained with an approved
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spark arrester An approved spark arrester shall mean a device constructed of stainless steel,
2 aluminum, copper, or brass, woven galvanized wire mesh, nineteen gauge minimum or three-
3 eights inch minimum to one-half inch maximum openings, mounted in or over all outside flue
4 openings in a vertical or near vertical position, adequately supported to prevent movement and to
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II Section 1103.3 The Fire Chief may require permits and/or plans for operations within
12 this Section. Fees for such permits will be established by resolution of the Mayor and Common
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25 defined as a "Hazardous Fire Area" or within 25 feet of a structure or combustible materials
26 unless contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread to within 25 feet
27 of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
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5 1103 I. I Abatement. In the event that abatement is not performed as required in this
6 section, the Fire Chief may cause such abatement by giving notice to the owner of the property
7 upon which such conditions exists to correct such condition. If the owner fails to correct such
8 prohibited condition, the Fire Chief may cause the same to be done and make the expense of such
9 correction a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists, in accordance with Chapter
10 8.18 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
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15 1302.3 False Alarms. False alarms shall not be given, signaled or transmitted or caused or
16 pennitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any manner. Failure to comply with this Section
17 will result in penalties charged as prescribed in Section 101.5 (Liabilities) of the Uniform Fire
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15.16.230 Fire Damage.
Section 1110.3 is amended by adding the following:
1110.3 1 Fire Damage. The owner, occupant or other persons having under his control,
25 any property, or materials on a property damaged by fire, when access by the public is possible,
26 shall secure the property by boarding up all openings, fencing, barricading or other appropriate
27 measures within 10 days of notice by the Fire Department.
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2 have been made for demolition, replacement or repair of all fire damaged structures remaining on
3 property involved in the fire.
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9 1303 I General. Emergency plans, staff training and fire drills shall be provided in
10 accordance with Section 1303 All plans and procedures shall be submitted to the Fire
II Department for approval. See also Appendix 1- B.
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17 2501.17 Candles and other open-flame devices. Candles and other open-flame devices
18 shall not be used in places of assembly or in drinking or dining establishments unless approved by
19 the Chief, and meeting the provisions of Section 2501.18.
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5 Section 2501.19 Standby Personnel. Whenever, in the opinion ofthe Fire Chief, it is
6 essential for public safety in any place of public assembly or any other place where people
7 congregate, due to the number of persons, or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display,
8 contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee shall employ one or more qualified persons, as
9 required and approved by the Fire Chief, to be on duty at such place. Such individuals shall be
10 subject to the Fire Chiefs orders at all times when so employed and shall be in uniform and
II remain on duty during the time such places are open to the public, or when such activity is being
12 conducted. Before each performance or the start of such activity, said personnel shall inspect the
13 required fire appliances provided to determine that such devices are in proper place and in good
14 working order and inspect exits and aisles to ensure such passageways are clear and adequate, and
15 shall keep diligent watch for any safety violations during the time such place is open to the public
16 or such activity is being conducted and take prompt measures for correcting problems that may
17 occur. Such individuals shall not be required or permitted, while on duty, to perform any other
18 duties than those herein specified.
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Section 2501.19 of the Uniform Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
15.16.270 Permits for Fireworks.
Section 7801.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
7801.3 Permits. Except as provided by this code or the San Bernardino Municipal Code,
it shall be unlawful for any person to store, offer for sale, expose to sale, sell at retail or use or
explode any fireworks; provided that the Fire Chief shall have power to adopt reasonable rules
and regulations for the granting of permits for supervised public display of fireworks by a public
agency, fair association, amusement park, other organization, or for the use of fireworks by
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1 artisans in pursuit of their trade. Every such use of display shall be handled by a competent
2 operator approved by the Fire Chief or his designated representative, after proper investigation,
3 not to be hazardous to property or to endanger any person.
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9 Section 4.3 Size. Primary tanks shall not exceed a 6,000 gallon individual or 12,000 gallon
10 aggregate capacity, diesel fuel may be permitted up to 18,000 gallon aggregate when approved by
II the Chief Any above ground tank requires a minimum of 1500 g.p.m fire flow on site. Refer to
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15 individual or 48,000 gallon aggregate capacity Any above ground tank requires a minimum of
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minimum distance from minimum distance from the
Individual Tank Capacity property line which is or can nearest side of any public way Minimum distance
GaUonsQiters) be built upon, including the or from the nearest important between tanks
opposite side of a public way building on the same property feet(mm)
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Figure A- VI-C-5
Bail Schedule
Offense
Noncompliance with Orders or Notices
Noncompliance with Condemnation Tag
Removal and Destruction of Tags and Signs
Unlawful Continuance of Hazards
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM
2 FIRE CODE (1994) TOGETHER WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
(1995 EDITION), TITLE 24, PART 9, AND APPENDICES I-A, I-B, I-C, II-A, II-B, II-D,
3 II-E, II-F, II-G, II-H, II-I, ID-A, ID-AA, ID-B, ID-BB, ID-C, ID-D, IV-A, IV-B, V-A, VI-A,
VI-B, VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, VI-F, VI-G INCLUSIVE, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
4 STANDARDS (1994 EDITION).
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor and
6 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular Council meeting thereof; held on the
4 th day of November , 1996 by the following vote, to wit:
NAYS
ABSTAIN ABSENT
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Norine Miller, Mayor Pro Tern
City of San Bernardino
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January 28, 1997
Memo to File
The attached two pages (pages 1 and 27) of Ordinance No MC-984
were the only two pages of the ordinance which began with the
ordinance title The title contained a small typing error (the
highlighted V-G should have been VI-G); therefore the two attached
pages were replaced with corrected pages
Adopted: November 4, 1996
Effective: December 5, 1996
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ORDINANCE NO. MC-984
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3 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM
4 FIRE CODE (1994) TOGETHER WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
(1995 EDITION), TITLE 24, PART 9, AND APPENDICES I-A, I-B, I-C, II-A, II-B, II-D,
5 II-E, II-F, II-G, II-H, II-I, ill-A, ill-AA, ill-B, ill-BB, ill-C, ill-D, IV-A, IV-B, V-A, VI-A
VI-B, VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, VI-F, V-G INCLUSIVE, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
6 STANDARDS (1994 EDITION).
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THE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN
BERNARDINO DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
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Section I Findings. The Mayor and Common Council of the City of San Bernardino do
hereby find and declare pursuant to California Health & Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5,
and 17958.7 the following:
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a. Adverse climate conditions increase the likelihood of fire. Minor fires can rapidly
spread to large ones due to the adverse climactic condition of the yearly winds (Santa Ana), which
have been recorded to reach gusts in excess of 90 miles per hour.
b. Wood shingles and wood shakes present extreme adverse fire conditions due to
close proximity of buildings.
c. Increased development has created additional vehicular traffic on surtace streets,
freeways bisect the City at the north end and west end, and a freeway borders the City on the
south end. The rapid increase in single family dwellings and industrial buildings has created many
new streets, creating some dead-end streets; additional traffic siguals have been installed, all of
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which increase the response time offire apparatus, thereby creating a greater risk oflife and
property from fire.
d. Due to the fluctuating state-wide water supply, water for suppression oflarge fires
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e. Structures within the city of San Bernardino are subject to potential earthquake
damage due to close location of earthquake faults.
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10 Edward V Negrete X
11 F.J. Curlin, M.D X
12 Rita Arias X
David Oberhelman x
13 Jerry Devlin
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14 Betty Dean Anderson
N orine Miller x
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1 ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.16
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING THE UNIFORM
2 FIRE CODE (1994) TOGETHER WITH CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS
(1995 EDITION), TITLE 24, PART 9, AND APPENDICES I-A, I-B, I-C, IT-A, IT-B, ll-D,
3 IT-E, IT-F, IT-G, IT-H, IT-I, ID-A, ID-AA, ID-B, ID-BB, ID-C, ID-D, IV-A, IV-B, V-A, VI-A
VI-B, VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, VI-F, V-G INCLUSIVE, AND THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE
4 STANDARDS (1994 EDITION).
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted by the Mayor and
6 Common Council of the City of San Bernardino at a regular Council meeting thereof, held on the
4th day of November , 1996 by the following vote, to wit:
NAYS
ABSTAIN
ABSENT
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Ra el Clark, City Clerk
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Norine Miller, Mayor Pro Tern
City of San Bernardino
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