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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
Dept:
Fire
Subject: Ordinance ofthe City of San Bernardino amending
Chapter 15.16 of the San Bernardino Municipal
Code and adopting the 2010 California Fire Code,
with appendices, and incorporating by reference
the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code
and necessary California amendments, together
with California Code of Regulations, Title 24.
From:
Mat Fratus, Deputy Chief
Date:
October 7, 2010
MC/C Meeting Date:
November 1,2010
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
11/19/07
MC-1259: Ordinance amending Chapter 15.16 ofthe San Bernardino Municipal Code to adopt
the 2007 California Fire Code.
10/08/02
MC-1130: Ordinance amending Chapter 15.16 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code to adopt
the 2001 California Fire Code.
05/03/99
MC-I048: Ordinance to amending Chapter 15.16 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code to adopt
the 1998 California Fire Code.
RECOMMENDATION:
Lay the Ordinance over for final adoption.
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Signature
Contact Person: Doug Dupree. Fire Marshal
Phone: (909) 384-5286
Supporting data attached: Staff Report and Ordinance
Ward: Citywide
FUNDING REQUIREMENTS:
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Council Notes:
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STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT
Ordinance of the City of San Bernardino amending Chapter 15.16 of the San
Bernardino Municipal Code and adopting the 2010 California Fire Code, with
appendices, and incorporating by reference the 2009 Edition of the International Fire
Code and necessary California amendments, together with California Code of
Regulations, Title 24.
BACKGROUND
The California Code of Regulations, Title 24, also referred to as the California Building
Standards Code, mandates that the Chief of the City Fire Department enforce the
California Code of Regulations relating to fire and panic (emergency exiting) safety. The
2010 California Fire Code is compatible with this standard and incorporates by adoption
the 2009 Edition of the International Fire Code of the International Code Council, Inc.,
with necessary California amendments.
The adoption of 2010 California Fire Code is an integral part of the Fire Department
Community Risk Reduction Program. Adoption of the proposed ordinance brings the
City's Municipal Code into conformance with state law. Further, adoption of this code is
necessary to be compatible with local building codes. The effective date of this code has
been set by the Building Standards Commission for January 1,2011.
According to the California Health and Safety Code, a city may establish more restrictive
building standards reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions. For these conditions, cities and fire districts may amend the
California Fire Code, with more restrictive requirements than the California Building
Standards Code (Title 24). These amendments and findings are included in the proposed
ordinance and, after City Council approval, will be filed with the California Building
Standards Commission and the State Fire Marshal's Office.
In the proposed Ordinance, there have been minor changes, as indicated by highlights and
underlined. The sections that were deleted are now contained in the California Fire Code,
and therefore unnecessary. Additionally, some numbering changes have occurred. The
following sections are new amendments to the San Bernardino Municipal Code:
15.16.065- Miscellaneous combustible storage. Includes rubber tires in the combustible
storage section.
15.16.070- Solar photovoltaic power systems. Requires a construction permit for the
installation of these systems.
15.16.114- Special Event defined. Defines those activities that are considered a Special
Event.
15.16.126- Address Identification. Provides specific requirements for new and existing
building address identification.
15.16.180- Storage of Combustible Pallets. Provides specific requirements for indoor and
outdoor storage of combustible pallets.
15.16.235- Special Event Medical Plan Required. Requires event operators to submit a
Special Event Medical Plan to Fire for review and approval.
15.16.240- Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems. Provides specific requirements for the
installation of Solar Photovoltaic Power Systems. These requirements are currently
contained in the California State Fire Marshal Solar Photovoltaic Installation Guideline.
FINANCIAL IMP ACT
There is no financial impact to the City of San Bernardino.
RECOMMENDATION
Lay the Ordinance over for final adoption.
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ORDINANCE NO.
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE
AND ADOPTING THE _'1010 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WITH
APPENDICES, AND INCORPORATING BY REFERENCE THE ~QDi
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~no~ EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AND
NECESSARY CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS, TOGETHER WITH
CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24.
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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
and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17958.5, and 17958.7 the following:
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a. Adverse climatic conditions increase the likelihood of fire. Minor fires
can rapidly spread to large ones due to extreme heat, frequent periods of
drought, low humidity, and yearly winds (Santa Ana), which have been
recorded to reach gusts in excess of 90 miles per hour.
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b. Existing structures with wood shingles and shakes may contribute to the
rapid spread of fire to adjacent structures. Although wood shingles and shakes
are no longer approved for new construction in the City, there are many
existing structures with this type of roofing material.
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c. There is an increased danger of fire because of natural vegetation including
grass, chaparral, manzanita, and bhamoischa.rrnsd. Another factor that
increases the risk of fire danger to the City is elevation changes from gradual, to
in excess of 30%, which include areas within the wildland interface area.
Increased development has created additional vehicular traffic on surface
streets, freeways bisect the City at the north end and West End, and a freeway
borders the City of the south end. Flood Control channels, railways, natural
streams and the Santa Ana River also impede responses within the City limits.
The rapid increase in single family dwellings and industrial buildings has
created many 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.
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d. There are portions of the City in the Hazardous Fire Area, where water
supply is very limited. Private tanks located on the homeowner's property often
provide the only available water supply for fire fighting purposes. Public fire
hydrants, with appropriate fire-flow, are located several thousand feet from
these structures.
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e. The City has within its boundary potentially active seismic hazards.
Seismic activity occurs within the City and a fire potential exists with these
active faults. Existing structures and planned new developments are at serious
risk from these faults.
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f. Due to these local climatic, geological and topographical conditions,
there is an express need for changes and modifications in the ~P()] ~OlU Edition
of the California Fire Code.
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Section 2. San Bernardino Municipal Code, Chapter 15.16 is amended to
read as follows:
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15.16.010 Citation.
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The Ordinance codified in this chapter and the code and standards adopted by
reference in Section 15.16.020 shall be known as the California Fire Code.
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15.16.020 Code Adopted.
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The ~!201O: Edition of the "California Fire Code" together with ~he
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~~aPte~.~ih..~.t....~.an~AfPendices B, C, E, F, !JI and H, and the International Fire
Code, ~~~ 2009 Edition published by the International Code Council are
adopted by reference into this Chapter, and are hereby collectively declared to
be the Fire Code of the City of San Bernardino and are incorporated in the
Municipal Code oft~e. Sity .Of~~i B~~ar~ino. !1te.provisions of the
California Fire Code~~:li!l~a~<malFli~tQ~Sta,ndat~ shall apply to all
areas within the jurisdiction of the City of San Bernardino. One copy of the
~~O~ ~Olg Edition of the California Fire Code, including California
AlIle~dn1~ts, and Appendices~~OO'irQtI~~8f~~~ffi~~a:l.Fifei.~
~l!oc~~~ is on file in the Office of the City Clerk.
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15.16.030 Definitions.
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A. Whenever 'jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall mean
the City of San Bernardino.
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B. Whenever "chief' is used in the California Fire Code it shall mean the
Chief of the Fire Department of the City of San Bernardino, hereinafter
called "Fire Chief', or the Chief s authorized representative.
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C. Whenever "corporation counsel" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall
mean the City Attorney of the City of San Bernardino.
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D. Whenever "Fire Code Official" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall
mean "Fire Marshal" or the Chiefs authorized representative.
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15.16.040 Amendments.
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The following sections and provisions of the California Fire Code, (200] ~J5i{)
Edition) are amended to read as set forth in Sections 15.16.045 through
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15.16.045 Liability.
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Section 103.4 ~.P~~ Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by
adding the following:
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103.4.2 Cost Recovery.
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1. Fire suppression, investigation, rescue, hazardous materials, or emergency
medical costs are recoverable in accordance with California Health and Safety
Code, Sections 13009 and 13009.1.
2. Any person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of the law
causes an emergency response is liable for the costs of securing such
emergency. This shall include but not be limited to situations such as false
alarms, traffic accidents, fire watch, or spills of toxic or flammable fluid or
chemicals, and the costs related to the investigation of the incident. Expenses
incurred by the Fire Department for securing such emergency situation shall
constitute a debt of such persons and is collectable by the Fire Chief in the same
manner as in the case of any obligation under contract, expressed or implied.
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FINDINGS: A,B,C,D,E,F APPLY
15.16.055 Applicant Appeals.
Section 108.1 ~~ Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
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108.1 Appeals. The applicant may appeal the Fire Chiefs denial, suspension or
revocation of a permit or hislher interpretation of this code to the Fire
Commission within ten days from the date of notice of the decision. The Fire
Commission shall render its decision and findings in writing to the Fire Chief
with a duplicate copy to the applicant.
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Appeal Fees. When appeals are filed a processing fee in an amount established
by resolution of the Mayor and Common Council shall be paid by the applicant
to research and process the appeal. The fee shall be paid to the Fire
Department.
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108.3 Delete entire section.
FINDINGS: A,B,C,D,E,F APPLY
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15.16.060 Fire Prevention Bureau Personnel and Police.
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Section 103.3 ~.J?I?e~ Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
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1 03.3 The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal and members of the fire prevention bureau
shall have the powers of a peace officer as defined in Section 830.37 of the
Penal Code, in performing their duties under this code.
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The following persons have the duty, and are hereby authorized, to enforce the
provisions of this code and make arrests and issue citations as authorized by
law:
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1. Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Fire Prevention Supervisor, Arson Investigators,
Firefighters, Fire Plans Examiner/Systems Inspector, Fire Prevention
Officers and Fire Prevention Technicians.
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2. When requested to do so by the Fire Chief, the Chief of Police is
authorized to assign such available police officers as necessary to assist the
fire department in enforcing the provisions of this code.
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FINDINGS: A,B,C,D,E,F APPLY
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15.16.061 Commencement of Proceedings.
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Section 110 ~P1teij.d1~ Chapter I of the California Fire Code is amended by
adding the following:
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110.5 Abatement Proceedings. Whenever the Fire Chief or hislher designated
representative reasonably believes a violation of the California Fire Code exists,
he/she shall commence abatement proceedings in accordance with Chapter 8.30
of the San Bernardino Municipal Code. All hearings shall be conducted by the
Fire Chief or hislher designee ("Hearing Officer"). The Hearing Officer may
hear matters pertaining to both California Fire Code violationsandlor public
nuisance violations as enumerated in Section 8.30.010. (Ord. MC-IOI5, 1-26-
98)
FINDINGS: A,B,C,D,E,F APPLY
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15.16.065 Inspections & Inspection Fees.
Section 105.1.1 ~...PlfeH~ Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended by
adding the following:
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105.1.1.1 Inspection Fees
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These fees shall be set by Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council.
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Inspection Fees - An inspection fee may be charged for Fire Department routine
inspections and re-inspections of property to cover the costs of such
inspections. The amount of the inspection fee shall be established by
Resolution of the Mayor and Common Council.
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I. The Fire Marshal may authorize refunding of any fee that was erroneously
paid or collected. Requests for refunding of any fee paid shall be submitted
by written application no later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
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2. The property owner/occupant charged the inspection fee may appeal the
imposition or the amount of the fee. Appeals related to fees shall be
pursuant to Section 2.64 of the San Bernardino Municipal Code.
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Section 105.6.47 ~1pp~m~ Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended
by adding the following:
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4. Auto Wrecking Yards
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5. Battery storage~atte!X systems!
6. Commercial Day Care Facilities
1. Less than 50
2. More than 50
7. Convalescent facilities
8. Fireworks booths
9. General inspection/Certificate of Occupancy
10. High Rise
11. Hospitals
1. Less than 100 beds
2. More than 100 beds
12. Kitchen Hoods (fixed hood and duct systems)
13. Large Family Day Care
14. New business inspection
15. Pallet Yards> 200 ft3 of wood or plastic storage
16. Radioactive materials
17. Residential board and care
18. Schools, private and vocational
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15.16.070 New Construction and Alterations.
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Section 105.7 h~:QPi~ Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to
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1. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction permits for work as
set forth in ~~ Chapter 1, Sections 105.7.1 through [1]~.7~1~ m~?H.
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2. Approval and Inspection Fees. A fee will be charged for permits, plan
checks and/or inspections for construction or work which requires Fire
Department approval. The amount of the fee shall be established by Resolution
of the Mayor and Common Council.
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3. Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit. Whenever any work for which a
permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said
permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for
such work. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected
whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee
shall be equal to the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such
investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other
provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law. The Fire
Marshal may authorize refunding of any fee paid hereunder which was
erroneously paid or collected. The Fire Marshal may authorize refunding of not
more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under
a permit issued in accordance with this code. The Fire Marshal may authorize
refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an
application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid, is withdrawn
or canceled before any plan reviewing is done. The Fire Marshal shall not
authorize refunding of any fee paid except on written application filed by the
original permittee not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment.
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15.16.075 Authorization to Issue Corrective Orders and Notices.
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Section 109.2 ~~~ Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
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General. When the chief finds in any building or on any premises combustible,
hazardous or explosive materials or dangerous accumulations of rubbish; or
finds unnecessary accumulations of wastepaper, boxes, shavings or any highly
flammable materials which are so situated as to endanger life or property; or
finds obstructions to or on fire escapes, stairs, passageways, doors or windows
that reasonably tend to interfere with the operations of the fire department or the
egress of the occupants of such building or premises; or finds that the
effectiveness of any exit door, attiC separation or any fire separation wall is
reduced; or finds that this code is being violated the chief is authorized to issue
orders as necessary, for the enforcement of the fire prevention laws and
ordinances governing the same, and for the safeguarding of life and property
from fire or any other situation which may effect the health safety of any person
occupying buildings or premises.
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15.16.080 Stopping Uses and Evacuation.
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Section 110.2 ~Pf)~lldi2fJ Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
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Stopping uses, evacuation. The Fire Chief is authorized to order any operation
or use immediately stopped or the immediate evacuation of any premises,
building or vehicle, or portion thereof, which is a fire, life or health hazard
deemed unsafe when such building has hazardous conditions that present
imminent danger to building occupants. Persons so notified shall immediately
leave the structure or premises and shall not enter or re-enter until authorized to
do by the fire official of the fire department official in charge of the incident.
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15.16.086 Citations.
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Section 109.3 ~eti(il~ Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code is amended to
read as follows:
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Section 109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this
code or shall fail to comply with any requirements thereof or who shall erect,
install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction
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documents or directive of the Fire Marshal, or of a permit or certificate used
under the provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable
by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment
in the County jail not exceeding six months, or both such fine and
imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been
served shall be deemed a separate offense.
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15.16.087 Emergency Abatement/Closure Procedure
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A. Not withstanding any other provision of this Chapter with reference to the
Abatement of California Fire Code violations, whenever the Fire Chief or
his/her duly authorized representative determines that property, a building
or structure is structurally unsafe, or constitutes a fire hazard, or endangers
the life, health, property or safety of the public or its occupants, and such
condition constitutes an immediate hazard or danger, he or she shall,
immediately and forthwith abate the existing immediate hazard or danger,
including but not limited to the closure of the property.
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B. In lieu of the summary abatement hearing procedures for Dangerous
Buildings in Section 15.28, the Fire Chief or his/her duly authorized
representative shall mail, immediately after such emergency
abatement/closure, a Notice of Hearing to the owners of the real property
upon which the structure is located. Notice shall be mailed to the address
as ascertained from title company records, the latest assessment roll of the
County Assessor, or if no address is so shown, to the address of the
property as such address may be known by the Fire Chief or duly authorize
representative. Such notice shall contain the following information:
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that a Hearing has been scheduled within twenty (20) days of such
emergency abatement/closure action before the Fire Chief or his/her
designee ("Hearing Officer") with the date, time and location of
such Hearing;
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2) that emergency action was taken with regards to the property;
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the reason why he/she has taken the action.
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At the hearing, the Hearing Officer shall consider all relevant evidence,
including, but not limited to, applicable staff reports. He or she shall give
any interested person a reasonable opportunity to be heard in conjunction
therewith. Based upon the evidence so presented, the Hearing Officer shall
determine whether the emergency action was warranted. The hearing shall
not be conducted according to formal rules of evidence or procedure, but
shall be conducted in a manner generally complying with the
Administrative Procedure Act at Government Code Section 11370, et seq.
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C. The expense of the abatement shall be itemized and, after a hearing, notice
of which is given in substantial compliance with Section 8.30.040, relating
to the emergency nature of the abatement and the expenses incurred, shall
constitute a special assessment and lien against the abated parcel as set
forth in Sections 8.30.110,8.30.120,8.30.130, and 8.30.150:.
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Section 202 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following
definition:
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ALL WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE is an approved concrete or asphalt
covering of sufficient thiclmess to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus.
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15.16.110 Fireworks defined.
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Section 202 of the California Fire Code is amended by amending the definition
of "Fireworks" to read as follows:
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FIREWORKS shall mean and include any combustible or explosive
composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or device prepared
for the purpose of a visible or audible effect by combustion, explosion,
deflagration, or detonation, and shall include blank cartridges, toy pistols, toy
cannons, toy canes, or toy guns in which explosives are used, firecrackers,
torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, daygo bombs, sparklers, or other devices
of like construction and any devices containing an explosive substance, except
that the term "Fireworks" shall not include auto flares, paper caps containing
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not in excess of 0.25 grain of explosive content per cap or toy pistols, toy canes,
toy guns or other devices for use of such caps, the sale and use of which shall
be permitted at all times.
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15.16.112 Hazardous Fire Area defined.
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Section 202 of the California Fire Code HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA IS
amended by adding the following definition:
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HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA is land which is covered with grass, grain brush
or forest, whether privately or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such
inaccessible location that fire originating upon such land would present an
abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual
damage through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are designated as follows:
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That area within the City lying north of a line extending Easterly from the
West City limits to the East City limits and bounded on the South side by
streets and highways as follows:
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Barstow Freeway from West City limits to the intersection of Palm Avenue
and the Barstow Freeway; Northerly from the Barstow Freeway on Palm
Avenue to Kendall Drive; Easterly on Kendall Drive to 40th Street and
transition Easterly from the intersection of Kendall Drive and 40th Street;
on 40th Street; and continue Easterly to Mountain Avenue; from the
intersection of 40th Street and Mountain Avenue; Southerly on Mountain
A venue to 39th Street; Easterly on 39th Street to Del Rosa Avenue;
Southerly from the intersection of 39th Street to Marshall Boulevard;
Easterly from the intersection of Del Rosa Avenue and Marshall Boulevard
on Marshall Boulevard; Marshall Boulevard to Victoria Avenue; Victoria
Avenue to Piedmont Drive; Piedmont Drive East to Diablo Drive; Diablo
Drive East to EI Toro Street; EI Toro Street extending East to Highway
330; Highway 330 South to Highland Avenue; thence East and South-
easterly along the centerline of Highland Avenue to the centerline of
Church Street.
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Inclusive of area beginning at the intersection of Pacific Street and Del
Rosa Avenue; Pacific Street West to Perris Hill Park Road; Perris Hill
Park Road North in a Iin'e to intersect Highland Avenue; Highland Avenue
East to Del Rosa Avenue; Del Rosa Avenue South to Pacific Street.
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Inclusive of area beginning at the intersection of Little Mountain Drive and
Kendall Drive; Kendall Drive East to 40th Street; 40th Street East to
Electric Avenue; Electric Avenue South to Thompson Place; Thompson
Place West to Mayfield Avenue; Mayfield Avenue South to 36th Street; 36th
Street West to "F" Street; "F" Street South to 33rd Street; 33rd Street West
to "H" Street' "H" Street South to Marshall Boulevard; Marshall
Boulevard West in a line to intersect Cajon Boulevard; Cajon Boulevard
West to University Parkway/State Street; University Parkway North to
State Street; State Street North to Morgan Road; Morgan Road East to
Little Mountain Drive; Little Mountain Drive North to Kendall Drive.
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Hazardous Fire Areas shall be inclusive of any additional land area,
whether publicly or privately owned, which the Fire Chief of the Fire
Department determines to be so situated or so inaccessible that fire upon
said land could present an abnormally difficult task of fire suppression.
Such additional land areas shall be designated on a map available to the
public and maintained by the Fire Department at the Central Fire Station,
200 East Third Street, San Bernardino. The Fire Chief shall provide a
written description of the boundaries of any additional land area to the
City Clerk who shall provide for publication of notice thereof pursuant to
the provisions of California Government Code 6061 (MC-I023, 5-18-98;
Ord. MC-984, 11-4-96)
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Section ~!lil t3I~}l Scope.
The unrestricted use of grass-, brush-, or forest-covered land in hazardous fire
areas is a potential menace to life and property from fire and resulting erosion.
Safeguards to prevent the occurrence of fires and to provide adequate fire-
protection facilities to control the spread of fire which might be caused by
recreational, residential, commercial, industrial or other activities conduced in
hazardous fire areas shall be in accordance with this section.
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terms are defined as follows:
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1. Tracer is any bullet or projectile incorporating a feature which mark
or traces the flight of said bullet or projectile by flame, smoke or othe
means which results in fire or heat.
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designed to create a visible or audible effect by means which result i
fire or heat and shall include any incendiary bullets and projectiles.
Section ~ B.rg.~! Permits. The fire code official is authorized to stipulate
conditions for permits. Permits shall not be issued when public safety would be at
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Section ~I6}Sr~JisT4i Smoking. Lighting, igniting or otherwise setting fire to 0
smoking tobacco, cigarettes, pipes or cigars in posted areas is prohibited.
Section [~~.sl ~]5j Spark Arrestors. All existing chimneys used in conjunction
19 with fireplaces, barbecues, incinerators or heating appliances in which solid, gas,
20 or liquid fuel is used shall be provided with a spark arrester constructed with heavy
wire mesh or other noncombustible material with openings not to exceed 1/2 inch.
Section [J];~: 3T8~61 Tracer Bullets, Tracer Charges, Rockets, and model Aircraft.
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1. Tracer bullets and tracer charges shall not be possessed, fired or caused to
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2. Rockets, model planes, gliders and balloons powered with an engine
propellant or other feature liable to start or cause fire shall not be fired 0
projected in the Special Protection Area without a permit from the fire cod
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except by permit from the fire code official.
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EXCEPTION: Outdoor fires within inhabited premises or designate
campsites where such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portabl
barbecue, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 3
feet from a grass-, grain-, brush- or forest-covered area.
19 Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions which will reasonabl
safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited 0
20 maintained in the Special Protection Area under the following conditions:
1. When high winds are ,blowing,
2. When a person age 17 or over is not present at all times to watch and ten
such fire, or
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Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not b
used for the disposal of rubbish, trash or combustible waste material.
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right of entry to enter on or damage the property of others without
consent of the owner.
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Section ~16:Tf.~ SIS?9]! Support Clearance. Persons owning, controlling
operating or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines shal
have an approved program in place that identifies poles or towers wit
equipment and hardware types that have a history of becoming an ignitio
source, and provides a combustible free space consisting of a clearing of no
less than 10 feet in each direction from the outer circumference of such pol
or tower during such periods of time as designated by the fire code official.
EXCEPTION:
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transmission or other lines classed as communication circuits by
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be in accordance with Section 9.f6.11.21 Bl-g'.9z2J
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clearances that should be established, at time of trimming, between the
vegetation and the energized conductors and associated live parts.
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([j MY&~j when evidence substantiating such other clearances is
submitted to the chief and approved.
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Clearances not less than those established by Table ~!t~~1l:~.(2) ~;l.i8J9f~,'f2)
shall be maintained during such periods of time as designated by the chief.
The site specific clearance achieved, at time of pruning, shall vary basecl on
species growth rates, the utility company specific trim cycle, the potential
line sway due to wind, line sway due to e1ectrica110ading and ambient
temperature, and the tree's location in proximity to the high voltage lines.
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Section [i~Jjj B-Y8~9-.31 Electrical power line emergencies. During
emergencies, the utility company shall perform the required work to the
extent necessary to clear the hazard. An emergency can include situations
such as trees falling into power lines, or trees in violation of Table
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Section 316.11.4 Correction of Condition. The fire code official is
authorized to give notice to the owner of the property on which conditions
regulated by Section ~16.11] Bi8~~ exist to correct such conditions.
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trash, rubbish or combustible waste material shall not be placed, deposited or
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dumped in or upon hazardous fire areas or in, upon or along trails, roadways or
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1. In the hearth of an established fire pit, camp stove or fireplace.
2. In a noncombustible container with a tight-fitting lid, which is kept 0
maintained in a safe location not less than 10 feet from combustibl
vegetation or structures.
3. Where such ashes or coals are buried and covered with 1 foot of minera
earth not less than 25 feet from combustible vegetation or structures.
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scooters and motor vehicles shall not be driven or parked upon, and trespassing is
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prohibited upon, fire roads or firebreaks beyond the point where travel is restricted
9 by a cable, gate or sign, without the permission of the property owners. Vehicles
10 shall not be parked in a manner which obstructs the entrance to a fire road or
firebreak.
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13 Radio and television aerials, guy wires thereto, and other obstructions shall not b
installed or maintained on fire roads or firebreaks unless located 16 feet or mor
14 above such fire road or firebreak.
15 Section ~I.(f~i 3IsJ"f31 Use of motorcycles, motor scooters and motor vehicles.
16 Motorcycles, motor scooters and motor vehicles shall not be operated within area
17 closed per section [!~ Bt&Gt9, without a permit by the fire code official, except
upon clearly established public or private roads. Permission from the property
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20 Locks, barricades, seals, cables, signs and markers installed within special
21 protection area, by or under the control of the chief, shall not be tampered with,
mutilated, destroyed or removed. Gates, doors, barriers and locks installed by or
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25 whose violation of Section ~.~ Bl~l~aused the fire. Damages caused by such fires
26 shall constitute a debt of such person and are collectable by the fire code official in
the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract, expressed or
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maintaining buildings or structures in the Hazardous Fire Area, and persons
owning, leasing or controlling land adjacent to such buildings or structures, shall
at all times:
1. Maintain an effective firebreak by removing and clearing away flammabl
vegetation and combustible growth from areas within 100 feet of suc
buildings or structures;
Exception:
(a). Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or simil
plants used as ground covers, provided that they do not form
means of rapidly transmitting fire from the native growth to an
structure.
2. Maintain additional fire protection or firebreak by removing brush,
flammable vegetation and combustible growth beyond the 100 feet from such
buildings or structures, when required by the fire code official because of
extra hazardous conditions causing a firebreak of only 100 feet to be
insufficient to provide reasonable fire safety.
Exception:
(b). Grass and other vegetation located more than 100 feet from
buildings or structures and less than 18 inches in height above
the ground need not be removed where necessary to stabilize the
soil and prevent erosion.
3. Remove portions of trees which extend within 10 feet of the outlet ofa
chimney.
4. Maintain trees adjacent to or overhanging a building free of deadwood.
5. Trees shall be trimmed to provide a minimum of 10- foot ground clearance.
6. Trees shall be cut/pruned at the angle of the slope in which they reside.
7. Irrigated surface fuels shall be maintained at a height not to exceed 18
inches.
8. Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles or other dead
vegetative growth.
9. Debris and trimmings shall be removed from the site, or chipped and
converted into mulch then evenly dispersed in the same area to a maximum
depth of three (3) inches.
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The fire code official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet on each side 0
5 portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed 0
6 ordinarily used for vehicular traffic to be cleared of flammable vegetation an
other combustible growth. The fire code official is authorized to enter upon privat
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Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery or cultivate
ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents or similar plants used a
ground covers, provided that they do not form a means of readily transmittin
fire.
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Section ~Q~ 618.18 Use of Equipment
Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or
cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any Hazardous Fire Area, any
internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is
equipped with a spark arrester and maintained in effective working order, or
the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to
this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow
flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically
for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable
particles over 0.0232 of an inch in size from the exhaust flow of an internal
combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is qualified and rated
by the United States Forest Service.
Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and
passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the
exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defmed in the Vehicle Code of
the State of California.
Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases
pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the
atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.
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2 publicly announce when areas within the Hazardous Fire Area shall be closed t
entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupatio
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of hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas or establishe
4 trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when th
5 hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas an
their invitees and guests going to or being upon their lands.
2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other dul
authorized public officers, members of a fire department and members of th
United States Forest Service.
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1. General. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within th
special protection area presents an exceptional and continuing fire dange
because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity t
structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until change
conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted a
hereinafter provided.
2. Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referrin
to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area.
3. Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted
prohibited.
Exception: Owners and occupiers of private or public property wit
closed and posted areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state and feder
public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.
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violations of Section ~1 ~22.
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6 enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance th
7 purposes of this section if he/she determines in any specific case that any of th
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Difficult terrain.
Danger of erosion.
Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies,
California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife,
plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the
clearance of vegetation provisions of Section ~f~ B18 undesirable or
impractical.
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17 and combustible material shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath buildings
18 or structures, or on decks or under eaves, canopies or other projections or overhangs.
When required by the fire code official, storage of firewood and combustible
19 material stored in the defensible space shall be located a minimum of20 feet from
20 structures and separated from the crown of trees by a minimum horizontal distance
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SPARK ARRESTER is a device constructed of stainless steel, aluminum,
copper, or brass, woven galvanized wire mesh, nineteen gauge minimum or
three-eighths inch minimum to one-half inch maximum openings, mounted in
or over all outside flue openings in a vertical or near vertical post, adequately
supported to prevent movement and to be visible from the ground.
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Section 202 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following
definition:
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definition of "dangerous fireworks" or "exempt fireworks" as defined in the
California Health and Safety Code.
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every building hereafter constructed. The access roadway shall be extended to
within one hundred fifty (150) feet of, and shall give reasonable access to, all
portions of the exterior walls of the first story of any building. An access road
shall be provided within fifty (50) feet of all multiple story buildings or when
the natural between the access road and is in excess of
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503.3 Marking of fire apparatus access roads. As directed by the Fire Marshal,
the owner or the individual in control of emergency access roadways and streets
in private developments shall paint curbs red and label in six inch by one-half
inch white letters "NO P ARKING- FIRE LANE" every twenty feet where
parking is not allowed.
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minimum height of two inches and a minimum width of one-half inch every
fifty feet. Signs are to read "NO PARKING- FIRE LANE".
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with gates and barriers in accordance with Section 503.5 shall not be obstructed
by parked vehicles.
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Any obstruction or impedance with reasonable access may be removed or
repaired forthwith by any public safety agency. The expense of removal or
repair is to be borne by the owner of the roadway. In the case of an obstructing
vehicle or object, the expense is to be borne by the owner of said vehicle or
object.
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provide and maintain concrete or asphalt roadways that will support the
imposed loads of emergency apparatus in all weather conditions.
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Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is amended iOJead~i01IOWs:1
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903.2 Where required. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed
in all newly constructed buildings where the square footage is 5,000 square feet
or more, and throughout all occupancies as set forth in this section. All portions
of the building shall comply. No partial systems allowed. This section shall
apply to the following:
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more, or the existing square footage is 5,000 or more and any additional
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total floor area of the building, as determined by the Chief and Building
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lack a verifiable legal occupancy for a period of 365 days. (San Bernardino
Municipal Code Title 5 and Title 15)
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occupancy classification, which increases the fire hazard of the structure or
the life safety of the occupants as determined by the Chief.
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allowable square footage per occupancy type as set forth ~d California
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separate buildings. A clear unattached space of not less than (10) feet shall
define separate buildings.
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!~1P:~~t1~[i~gp:p~;k~2;ti;~q~J>tm9jes,@~ ~en required by the Fire Marshal in
existing Group R Occupancies smoke alarms shall receive their primary power
from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source
and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal
when batteries are low. The wiring shall be permanent and without a
disconnecting switch other than those required for overcurrent protection.
Locations of the smoke detectors shall be determined by the California Building
Code.
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exceeding 2,500 square feet of continuous area. Piles shall not exceed 25,000
cubic feet in volume or 10 feet in height
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Section 603.2 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following:
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603.2.1 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 spark arrester. An approved spark arrester
shall mean a device constructed of stainless steel, aluminum, copper, or brass,
woven galvanized wire mesh, nineteen gauge minimum or three-eighths inch
minimum to one-half inch maximum openings, mounted in or over all outside
flue openings in a vertical or near vertical position, adequately supported to
prevent movement and to be visible from the ground.
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[foTs] Fire Damage. Cv~rj1~TQ~~)] The owner, occupant or other persons
under his control, having any property, or materials on a property damaged by
fire, when access by the public is possible, shall secure the property by boarding
up all openings, fencing, barricading or other appropriate measures as
determined by the Chief.
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All debris and/or damaged materials shall be removed from the property and
proof furnished that contractual arrangements have been made for demolition,
replacement or repair of all fire damaged structures remaining on property
involved in the fire, as determined by the Chief.
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following:
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:i9~_M i401.S~11 False Alarms. False alarms shall not be gIVen, sIgnaled or
transmitted or caused or permitted to be given, signaled or transmitted in any
manner. Failure to comply with this Section will result in penalties charged as
prescribed in Section 103.4.2 [~h[~ C()siR.~8ove~ of the California Fire
Code.
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Section 403.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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Section 403.1 Standby Personnel. Whenever, in the opinion of the Fire Chief, it
is essential for public safety in any place of public assembly or any other place
where people congregate, due to the number of persons, or the nature of the
performance, exhibition, display, contest or activity, the owner, agent or lessee
shall reimburse the Fire Department for one or more qualified persons as
required and approved by the Fire Chief to be on duty at such place. Such
individuals shall be subject to the Fire Chiefs orders at all times when so
employed and shall remain on duty during the time such places are open to the
public, or when such activity is being conducted.
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Sectlortd40lliITFifeiPrevetitiotlPets8ftrteiJ Before each performance or the start
of such activity, said personnel shall inspect the required fire appliances
provided to determine that such devices are in proper place and in good
working order and inspect exits and aisles to ensure such passageways are clear
and adequate, and shall keep diligent watch for any safety violations during the
time such place is open to the public or such activity is being conducted and
take prompt measures for correcting problems that may occur. Such individuals
shall not be required or permitted, while on duty, to perform any other duties
than those herein specified.
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SECTION 605.11- Solar Photovoltaic. Power S stems.. Solar hotovoltaic. oweli
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Chapter 33 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following:
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Section 3309 Seizure of Fireworks. The Chief or Law Enforcement agency is
authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the
owner, all stocks of fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored or held in
violation of~e78:pr~-~~B~~@!fip~~QQ~j ~ect16fu8T6OJ
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15.16.257 Additional Requirements for Tanks Located Within Below-
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3404.1.1 General. Storage of flammable or combustible liquids in tanks located
within below-grade vaults shall be in accordance with Section 3404 and the San
Bernardino County Fire Chiefs Policy.
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15.16.270 LP-Gas permits, Plans and Records.
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Section 3801.3 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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3801.3 Permits and Plans. When a commercial installation is 125-gallon
aggregate water capacity or greater, the installer shall submit plans for such
installation.
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15.16.400 Authorized Fire Chief Representative.
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P C 1 '.I:'. .. d . ~""c;'."...",i""TiV' i,. . J 1"'T'~"""'i"'" ',i'i'i""';;!",,; I
ursuant to a 110rnIa FIre Co e SectIOn ...... "", ,;." ".,,;': ";'-."" .,.. 11%yI.,1~;21~~;~,'l0E:1:~t; ,;1~~~1.Y~' and
California Building Code Section ~ .. ,. _ _ _ the
Building Official is hereby authorized to act as a representative of the Fire
Chief to enforce building standards adopted by the California State Fire marshal
related to new construction or alterations.
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ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO AMENDING CHAPTER 15.1
OF THE SAN BERNARDINO MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE 201
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, WITH APPENDICES, AND INCORPORATING B
REFERENCE THE 2009 EDITION OF THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE AN
NECESSARY CALIFORNIA AMENDMENTS, TOGETHER WITH CALIFORNI
CODE OF REGULATIONS, TITLE 24.
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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 meeting thereof, held on the
day of ,2010 by the following vote, to wit:
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8 COUNCIL MEMBERS: AYES NAYS ABSTAIN ABSENT
9 MARQUEZ
10 DESJARDINS
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BRINKER
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SHORRETT
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14 KELLEY
15 JOHNSON
16 MC CAMMACK
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Rachel Clark, City Clerk
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The foregoing Ordinance is hereby approved this _ day of
,2010.
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PATRICKJ. MORRIS, Mayor
City of San Bernardino
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Approved as to form:
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JAMES F. PENMAN, City Attorney
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By:
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