The limits referred to in section 3-1.5 of the uniform fire code standard 80-3 in which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited shall be as designated and approved by the fire marshal. The limits referred to in section 202 of the California fire code in which the storage of hazardous materials is prohibited or limited shall be as designated and approved by the fire marshal.
Section 103.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.1 General: Establishment And Duties Of Bureau Of Fire Prevention. The California fire code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the bureau of fire prevention (or other designated agency) in the fire department of the city of Lemoore, which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department. Under the chief's direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction pertaining to:
1. The prevention of fires,
2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires,
3. The storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials,
4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual, and other private fire alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment,
5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes,
6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures, and other property, including those under construction,
7. The maintenance of means of egress, and
8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
For authority related to control and investigation of emergency scenes, see section 103.3.1.
Section 103.3 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
103.3 Deputies. The fire marshal shall recommend to the city council of the city of Lemoore the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. The examination shall be open to members and nonmembers of the fire department.
Section 103.3.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to add the following:
103.3.1 Fire Marshal. The chief (or fire marshal) in charge of the bureau of fire prevention (or other designated agency) shall be appointed by the city manager after an examination to determine his or her qualifications.
Section 202 Definitions of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
There is hereby added to section 202 of the California fire code a definition of "fire marshal," to read as follows:
Fire Marshal is the fire code official of the city of Lemoore.
There is hereby added to section 202 of the California fire code a definition of "jurisdiction" to read as follows:
Jurisdiction is the city of Lemoore.
Section 5304.3 of the California fire code, 2016, is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 5304.3 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. Within the limits designated and approved by the fire marshal restricting the storage of CNG for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed 183,000 cubic feet (5,181,974 l).
Section 5604.5.2.2 of the California fire code, 2016, is hereby added to read as follows:
5604.5.2.2 Limits Designated And Approved By Fire Marshal. Storage of explosive materials and fireworks are prohibited within the limits designated and approved by the fire marshal as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited. Fireworks shall only be stored on site.
Section 5704.1.2 of the California fire code is hereby amended to add the following:
5704.1.2 Establishment Of Limits Of Districts In Which Storage Of Flammable Or Combustible Liquids In Aboveground Tanks Inside Or Outside Of Buildings Is Prohibited. Storage of class I and II liquids in aboveground tanks inside or outside of buildings is prohibited within the city limits, except on land zoned light industrial or heavy industrial by the city of Lemoore zoning ordinance and approved by the fire marshal.
Section 5704.2.9.6.1.2.1 of the California fire code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1.2.1 Establishment Of Limits Of Districts In Which The Location Of Aboveground Tanks With Pressures Exceeding 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa) Inside Or Outside Of Buildings Is Prohibited. Aboveground tanks for the storage of class I, II or III-A liquids operating at pressures exceeding 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa) or equipped with emergency venting allowing pressures to exceed 2.5 psig (17.2 kPa) inside or outside of buildings is prohibited within city limits, except on land zoned light industrial or heavy industrial by the city of Lemoore zoning ordinance and approved by fire marshal.
Section 6104.2 of the California fire code, 2016, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 6104.2 Maximum Capacity Within Established Limits. Within the limits designated and approved by the fire marshal restricting the storage of LP-gas for the protection of heavily populated or congested commercial areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a 2,000-gallon (7571 l) water capacity.
(Ord. 2016-14, 12-6-2016)