Sections 806.1.5.1 - 806.1.5.11 are hereby added to the California Fire Code 2022 Edition to read as follows:
Permit and Plan.
806.1.5.1 A permit is required to establish, maintain or operate a Christmas tree lot. Application for permit shall be submitted to the chief for approval.
806.1.5.2 No person, including a holder of an un-revoked general merchandise license shall operate a Christmas tree lot without a permit issued pursuant to this section. A permit shall not be granted if the chief reasonably determines that the location or method of operation endangers life or constitutes a fire hazard. A permit may be revoked if the provisions of these sections are not met or maintained.
806.1.5.3 A permit granted pursuant to this section shall be valid from November 15th to December 25th of the year in which the permit is issued.
806.1.5.4 An applicant for a permit shall submit a dimensional plot plan of the proposed location with the application. The plot plan shall show the location of the Christmas trees, buildings, trailers, tents, temporary structures, aisle widths, fenced areas, emergency exits and portable fire extinguishers.
Location.
806.1.5.5 No person shall use any location for a Christmas tree lot where dry grass, weeds, paper, combustible waste or other combustible materials exist.
806.1.5.6 Christmas trees shall not be located within 15 feet of any building, trailer, structure or temporary building which is not necessary to the operation of the Christmas tree lot.
806.1.5.7 Christmas trees shall not be located within 25 feet of any facility where flammable or combustible liquids are produced, stored, handled or dispensed.
Fire Protection.
806.1.5.8 A minimum of (2) two 2A:10BC rated fire extinguishers shall be provided. Travel distance to fire extinguishers shall not exceed 50 feet.
Sources of Ignition.
806.1.5.9 Smoking or open flames shall not be permitted upon any Christmas tree lot. Approved "NO SMOKING" signs shall be posted as required.
806.1.5.10 An approved fused electrical source shall be provided. If extension cords are used, they shall be a minimum size of 12-gauge wire, have grounding capabilities and be UL (Underwriters Laboratories) approved for outdoor use. Extension cords shall be in good condition without splices, deterioration or damage.
Closure of the Christmas Tree Lot.
806.1.5.11 On January 5th, following the permit period, all cut, natural Christmas trees, combustible materials, tents, trailers, temporary buildings and structures associated with the Christmas tree lot shall be removed and the location shall be cleaned to the reasonable satisfaction of the Chief.
(Ord. 2010-16 § 2, 2010; Ord. 2013-05 § 2, 2013; Ord. 2019-11 § 4, 2019; Ord. 2022-09 § 4 (part), 2022)