15.24.330 Section 1205.2 Amended—Access and pathways.

   Exception 3. Building-Integrated Photovoltaic (BIPV) systems where the BIPV systems are approved, integrated into the finished roof surface and are listed in accordance with a national test standard developed to address Section 690.12(B)(2) of the California Electrical Code. The removal or cutting away of portions of the BIPV system during firefighting operations shall not expose a firefighter to electrical shock hazards and smoke ventilation opportunity areas shall be identified.

(Ord. 584 § 1, 2022)

15.24.340 Section 3313.1 Amended—When required.

   The required water supply, including water mains and fire hydrants, for fire protection, shall be installed, tested, and accepted, prior to combustible materials arriving onsite.

(Ord. 584 § 1, 2022)

15.24.350 Section 4911 Added—Fuel modification requirements for new construction.

   All new buildings to be built or installed in high fire or very high fire hazard severity zones shall comply with the following:

   1.   Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map.

   2.   Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire code official prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The fuel modification plan shall include provisions for the maintenance of the fuel modification for perpetuity.

   3.   The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Fuel Modification Section and with City Planning criteria.

   4.   The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification areas shall have prior approval from the fire code official.

   5.   All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in the Fire Code.

(Ord. 584 § 1, 2022)

15.24.360 Section 5001.5.2 Amended— Hazardous materials inventory statement (HMIS).

   Where required by the fire code official, an application for a permit shall include the City of Murrieta Disclosure Statement, which shall be completed and approved prior to the approval of plans, and/or the storage, use, or handling of chemicals on the premises. The Chemical Disclosure Statement shall include the following information and be formatted as specified in the City of Murrieta Disclosure Statement.

(Ord. 584 § 1, 2022)

15.24.370 Section 5601.3.1 Amended— Prohibition.

   No person shall have in his or her possession, or keep, store, use, shoot, discharge, set off, ignite, explode, manufacture, sell, offer to sell, give or transport any fireworks, dangerous fireworks, or safe and sane fireworks, except for use as agricultural and wildlife fireworks or for use in a public display of fireworks pursuant to a permit obtained from Murrieta Fire & Rescue under the provisions of California Health and Safety Code Sections 12640-12654 and the municipal code adopted by the City of Murrieta. Any storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) and fireworks 1.3G is strictly prohibited.

   Exception: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted by Murrieta Fire & Rescue and conducted by a California licensed pyrotechnic operator.

(Ord. 584 § 1, 2022)

15.24.380 Section 5601.3.2 Added—Seizure of fireworks.

   The fire code official and his or her designee shall have the authority to seize, take, and remove all fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used, or handled in violation of the provisions of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.

(Ord. 584 § 1, 2022)

15.24.390 Section 5608.2 Added—Firing.

   All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.

(Ord. 584 § 1, 2022)

15.24.400 Section 5614 Added—Explosives and blasting.

   Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported, or disposed of except by permit from the fire code official.

(Ord. 584 § 1, 2022)