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The limits referred to in Sections 5704.2.9.6.1 and 5706.2.4.4 of the 2022 California Fire Code in which the storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground unprotected tanks are prohibited are hereby established as follows:
(a) In all areas of the City unless upon specific written findings, the Chief determines that the installation of flammable and combustible unprotected aboveground storage tanks or below grade vaulted tanks will not create a hazard to occupants and property owners in the surrounding area.
(§ 2, Ord. 3147, eff. December 19, 2019, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3226, eff. January 5, 2023)
The limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of 2022 California Fire Code, in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows:
(a) All areas and zoning districts of the City except the General Industrial District of the City zoning ordinance, and with the specific approval of the Fire Chief.
(§ 2, Ord. 3147, eff. December 19, 2019, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3226, eff. January 5, 2023)
Designated portions of the 2022 California Fire Code (CFC) and 2021 International Fire Code (IFC)
are amended and changed as set forth in §§ 4-4.07 through 4-4.28.
(§ 2, Ord. 3147, eff. December 19, 2019, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3226, eff. January 5, 2023)
Section 102.7 of the 2022 CFC is amended to read as follows:
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be those that are listed in Chapter 80, and such codes and standards shall be considered to be part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference and as further regulated by Sections 102.7.1 and 102.7.2. The Fire Chief also hereby authorizes the use of the Ontario Fire Department Fire Protection Standards for the purposes of interpreting and clarifying requirements of this Code and its referenced codes and standards.
(§ 2, Ord. 3147, eff. December 19, 2019, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3226, eff. January 5, 2023)
Section 103.1 of the 2018 IFC is amended to read as follows:
103.1 General. The Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the Bureau of Fire Prevention of the Fire Department of the City of Ontario which is hereby established and shall operate under the supervision of the Chief of the Fire Department.
(§ 2, Ord. 3147, eff. December 19, 2019, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3226, eff. January 5, 2023)
Section 103.2 of the 2022 CFC is amended to read as follows:
103.2 Appointment. The Fire Marshal shall be responsible for operating the Bureau of Fire Prevention and shall be appointed by the Fire Chief on the basis of examination to determine his or her qualifications.
(§ 2, Ord. 3147, eff. December 19, 2019, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3226, eff. January 5, 2023)
Sec. 4-4.10. Amendment: Liability and legal defense.
Section 104.7 and 104.7.1 of the CFC of the IFC is amended to read as follows:
104.7 and 104.7.1 Liability and legal defense. The Chief and other individuals charged by the Chief with the enforcement of this Code or any other official duties, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of their duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of their duties. Any suit brought against the Chief or such individuals because of such act or omission performed in the enforcement of any provision of such Code or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by this jurisdiction subject to the provisions of Government Code Section 825.
(§ 2, Ord. 3147, eff. December 19, 2019, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3226, eff. January 5, 2023)
Section 104.11 of the CFC is amended to read as follows:
104.11 Investigations. The fire code official, the fire department or other responsible authority shall have the authority to investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition. Information that could be related to trade secrets or processes shall not be made part of the public record, except as directed by a court of law. Fire Investigators shall have the powers of a police officer in performing their duties under this code.
(§ 2, Ord. 3147, eff. December 19, 2019, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3226, eff. January 5, 2023)
Sec. 4-4.12. Amendment: Pallets.
Section 105.5.55 is added to the CFC to read as follows:
105.5.55 Pallets. An operational permit is required for idle storage, handling, repair or manufacturing of combustible pallets in excess of one thousand (1,000) units at any one site.
(§ 2, Ord. 3147, eff. December 19, 2019, as amended by § 2, Ord. 3226, eff. January 5, 2023)
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