§ 8.04.020 ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF THE FIRE PREVENTION BUREAU.

   The Town Fire Code shall be enforced by the Fire Prevention Bureau of the Ross Valley Fire Department and shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire Chief of the Ross Valley Fire Department.

(Ord. 774, passed 12-4-2013; Am. Ord. 804, passed 12-7-2016; Am. Ord. 842, passed 12-4-2019; Am. Ord. 873, passed 12-7-2022)

§ 8.04.030 DEFINITIONS.

   Wherever they appear in the California and International Fire Codes, unless otherwise provided, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section:

   (A)   Whenever the words FIRE CODE are used they shall mean the Town Fire Code adopted in § 8.04.010.

   (B)   Wherever the word JURISDICTION is used, it shall be held to mean the Town of Fairfax.

   (C)   Wherever the term COUNSEL is used, it shall be held to mean the attorney for the Town of Fairfax.

   (D)   Wherever the words FIRE CODE OFFICIAL are used, they shall be held to mean the Fire Chief or Fire Marshal or their designee of the Ross Valley Fire Department.

(Ord. 774, passed 12-4-2013; Am. Ord. 804, passed 12-7-2016; Am. Ord. 842, passed 12-4-2019; Am. Ord. 873, passed 12-7-2022)

§ 8.04.040 ESTABLISHMENT OF GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF CLASS I, CLASS II AND CLASS III LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS IS PROHIBITED.

   (A)   The geographic limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code in which storage of Class I, Class II and Class III liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited are amended as follows: 5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of Class I, Class II, and Class III liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the Town limits.

   (B)   EXCEPTION: Property owned by the town when approved by the Fire Chief.

(Ord. 774, passed 12-4-2013; Am. Ord. 804, passed 12-7-2016; Am. Ord. 842, passed 12-4-2019; Am. Ord. 873, passed 12-7-2022)

§ 8.04.041 ESTABLISHMENT OF GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF CLASS I, CLASS II AND CLASS III LIQUIDS IN ABOVEGROUND TANKS IS PROHIBITED.

   The geographic limits referred to in Section 5706.2.4.4 of the 2022 California Fire Code in which storage of Class I, Class II and Class III liquids in aboveground tanks is prohibited are amended as follows: 5706.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I, Class II, and Class III liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited within the Town limits.

(Ord. 774, passed 12-4-2013; Am. Ord. 804, passed 12-7-2016; Am. Ord. 842, passed 12-4-2019; Am. Ord. 873, passed 12-7-2022)

§ 8.04.050 ESTABLISHMENT OF GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS IN WHICH STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES IS TO BE RESTRICTED.

   (A)   The geographic limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of the 2022 California Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are amended as follows: 6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7570L) within the Town limits.

   (B)   EXCEPTION: Property owned by the Town when approved by the Fire Chief.

(Ord. 774, passed 12-4-2013; Am. Ord. 804, passed 12-7-2016; Am. Ord. 842, passed 12-4-2019; Am. Ord. 873, passed 12-7-2022)