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CITY CODE of REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA
ORDINANCES PENDING REVIEW FOR CODIFICATION
TITLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS
TITLE 2 ADMINISTRATION AND PERSONNEL
TITLE 3 REVENUE AND FINANCE
TITLE 4 RESERVED
TITLE 5 BUSINESS TAXES, LICENSES AND REGULATIONS
TITLE 6 ANIMALS
TITLE 7 RESERVED
TITLE 8 HEALTH AND SAFETY
TITLE 9 PUBLIC PEACE AND WELFARE
TITLE 10 VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
TITLE 11 RESERVED
TITLE 12 STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES
TITLE 13 PUBLIC SERVICES
TITLE 14 RESERVED
TITLE 15 BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION
CHAPTER 15.04 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE (CBC)
CHAPTER 15.06 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 15.08 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE (CPC)
CHAPTER 15.10 CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE (CEC)
CHAPTER 15.12 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE (CMC)
CHAPTER 15.14 DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE
CHAPTER 15.16 CALIFORNIA GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
CHAPTER 15.18 CALIFORNIA ENERGY CODE (CENC)
CHAPTER 15.20 FIRE CODE
15.20.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
15.20.020: DEFINITIONS:
15.20.030: ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
15.20.040: TITLE:
15.20.050: DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION:
15.20.060: LIABILITY:
15.20.070: FIRE INVESTIGATIONS:
15.20.080: ANNUAL PERMIT:
15.20.090: PERMIT FEES:
15.20.100: FEES NONREFUNDABLE:
15.20.110: REQUIRED OPERATIONAL PERMITS:
15.20.120: INSPECTION FEES:
15.20.130: ELECTRONIC RECORD KEEPING:
15.20.140: BOARD OF APPEALS:
15.20.150: VIOLATION PENALTIES:
15.20.160: ABATEMENT OF VIOLATION:
15.20.170: FAILURE TO COMPLY:
15.20.180: RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES:
15.20.190: SURFACE AND TURNING RADIUS:
15.20.200: GRADE:
15.20.210: OBSTRUCTION OF FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS:
15.20.220: PREMISES IDENTIFICATION:
15.20.230: ROOFTOP ADDRESSES:
15.20.240: FIRE HYDRANTS AND MAINS:
15.20.250: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT IDENTIFICATION:
15.20.260: PRIVATE FIRE HYDRANT MARKERS:
15.20.270: ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT:
15.20.280: SMOKE OR FOG EMITTING SYSTEMS:
15.20.290: GROUP A-1:
15.20.300: GROUP A-2:
15.20.310: GROUP A-3:
15.20.320: GROUP A-4:
15.20.330: GROUP A-5:
15.20.340: GROUP B:
15.20.350: GROUP E:
15.20.360: GROUP F:
15.20.370: GROUP M:
15.20.380: GROUP R:
15.20.390: GROUP S:
15.20.400: REPAIR GARAGES:
15.20.410: BULK STORAGE OF TIRES:
15.20.420: SECTION 903.2.9 AMENDED:
15.20.430: STORIES WITHOUT OPENINGS:
15.20.440: SECTION 903.2.11.3 AMENDED:
15.20.450: GROUP U OCCUPANCY:
15.20.460: NFPA 13D SPRINKLER SYSTEMS:
15.20.470: WATER SUPPLY FOR AREAS WITHOUT CITY WATER SERVICE:
15.20.480: AREA INCREASE AND RECONSTRUCTION:
15.20.490: CHANGE IN USE:
15.20.500: ADAPTIVE REUSE:
15.20.510: SECTION 905.4 AMENDED:
15.20.520: SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS, MECHANICAL SMOKE EXHAUST SYSTEMS AND DRAFT CURTAINS:
15.20.530: SPRINKLERED BUILDINGS:
15.20.540: SECTION 914.12 ADDED:
15.20.550: EMERGENCY RESPONDER RADIO COVERAGE IN EXISTING BUILDINGS:
15.20.560: FIREWORKS:
15.20.570: MINOR CHARGE:
15.20.580: PROPERTY:
15.20.590: RESPONSE COSTS:
15.20.600: RESPONSIBLE GUARDIAN:
15.20.610: PROHIBITION:
15.20.620: APPLICATION OF STATE LAW:
15.20.630: LIABILITY FOR RESPONSE COSTS:
15.20.640: WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREA:
15.20.650: VEGETATION MANAGEMENT:
15.20.660: DEFENSIBLE SPACE:
15.20.670: FIRE PROTECTION PLAN:
15.20.680: APPENDIX B:
15.20.690: APPENDIX BB:
15.20.700: APPENDIX C:
15.20.710: APPENDIX CC:
15.20.720: APPENDIX D:
15.20.730: APPENDIX O:
15.20.740: VIOLATION; PENALTY:
CHAPTER 15.22 CALIFORNIA HISTORICAL BUILDING CODE (CHBC)
CHAPTER 15.23 CALIFORNIA EXISTING BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 15.24 UNIFORM HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 15.30 INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
CHAPTER 15.32 FLOOD DAMAGE PREVENTION
CHAPTER 15.36 SIGN CODE
CHAPTER 15.40 MOVING OF BUILDINGS
CHAPTER 15.44 DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
CHAPTER 15.48 SWIMMING POOLS
CHAPTER 15.52 UNIFORM CODE FOR BUILDING CONSERVATION
CHAPTER 15.54 WATER EFFICIENT LANDSCAPE REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 15.56 FENCING AND SCREENING FOR BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION SITES
CHAPTER 15.58 ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING SYSTEMS
CHAPTER 15.60 SAFETY ASSESSMENT PLACARDS
TITLE 16 GENERAL PLAN
TITLE 17 SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS
TITLE 18 ZONING REGULATIONS
TITLE 19 GROWTH MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 15.20
FIRE CODE
SECTION:
15.20.010: Findings And Adoption Of The California Fire Code
15.20.020: Definitions
15.20.030: Establishment Of Limits Required By The California Fire Code
15.20.040: Title
15.20.050: Department Of Fire Prevention
15.20.060: Liability
15.20.070: Fire Investigations
15.20.080: Annual Permit
15.20.090: Permit Fees
15.20.100: Fees Nonrefundable
15.20.110: Required Operational Permits
15.20.120: Inspection Fees
15.20.130: Electronic Record Keeping
15.20.140: Board Of Appeals
15.20.150: Violation Penalties
15.20.160: Abatement Of Violation
15.20.170: Failure To Comply
15.20.180: Religious Ceremonies
15.20.190: Surface And Turning Radius
15.20.200: Grade
15.20.210: Obstruction Of Fire Apparatus Access Roads
15.20.220: Premises Identification
15.20.230: Rooftop Addresses
15.20.240: Fire Hydrants And Mains
15.20.250: Private Fire Hydrant Identification
15.20.260: Private Fire Hydrant Markers
15.20.270: Access To Equipment
15.20.280: Smoke Or Fog Emitting Systems
15.20.290: Group A-1
15.20.300: Group A-2
15.20.310: Group A-3
15.20.320: Group A-4
15.20.330: Group A-5
15.20.340: Group B
15.20.350: Group E
15.20.360: Group F
15.20.370: Group M
15.20.380: Group R
15.20.390: Group S
15.20.400: Repair Garages
15.20.410: Bulk Storage Of Tires
15.20.420: Section 903.2.9 Amended
15.20.430: Stories Without Openings
15.20.440: Section 903.2.11.3 Amended
15.20.450: Group U Occupancy
15.20.460: NFPA 13D Sprinkler Systems
15.20.470: Water Supply For Areas Without City Water Service
15.20.480: Area Increase And Reconstruction
15.20.490: Change In Use
15.20.500: Adaptive Reuse
15.20.510: Section 905.4 Amended
15.20.520: Smoke And Heat Vents, Mechanical Smoke Exhaust Systems And Draft Curtains
15.20.530: Sprinklered Buildings
15.20.540: Section 914.12 Added
15.20.550: Emergency Responder Radio Coverage In Existing Buildings
15.20.560: Fireworks
15.20.570: Minor Charge
15.20.580: Property
15.20.590: Response Costs
15.20.600: Responsible Guardian
15.20.610: Prohibition
15.20.620: Application Of State Law
15.20.630: Liability For Response Costs
15.20.640: Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area
15.20.650: Vegetation Management
15.20.660: Defensible Space
15.20.670: Fire Protection Plan
15.20.680: Appendix B
15.20.690: Appendix BB
15.20.700: Appendix C
15.20.710: Appendix CC
15.20.720: Appendix D
15.20.730: Appendix O
15.20.740: Violation; Penalty
15.20.010: FINDINGS AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
   A.   Findings: The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby finds and determines:
   1.   That the International Code Council is a private organization which has been in existence for a period of at least three (3) years.
   2.   That the International Fire Code, 2021 edition, published by said organization, is a nationally recognized compilation of proposed rules, regulations, and standards of said organization.
   3.   That the International Fire Code has been printed and published as a code in book form within the meaning of section 50022.2 et seq., of the California Government Code.
   4.   That the California Fire Code, also known as the California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 9, a portion of the "California Building Standards Code" as defined in the "California Building Standards Law" commencing with section 18901 of the Health And Safety Code, is assigned to the California Building Standards Commission, which by law is responsible for approving all building standards within the State of California. The 2022 edition of the California Fire Code incorporates by reference the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code, with necessary California amendments.
   5.   That a copy of the 2022 California Fire Code, certified by the city clerk of the city of Redlands to be a true copy, has been filed for use and examination by the public in the fire prevention office of the Redlands fire department and the office of the city clerk.
   6.   The sections of said California Fire Code may be referred to by the number used in said published compilation, preceded by the words "California Fire Code section" or "Fire Code section", and may also be referred to by additional reference to this Municipal Code and sections therein pertaining to said California Fire Code.
   7.   That the additional requirements and standards established herein are needed to properly protect the health, safety, and welfare of the existing and future residents and workers within the city of Redlands. Said requirements and standards are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions, and comply with existing state laws and regulations.
   8.   The City Council finds and determines that the local variances from the California Fire Code - building standards, California Code of Regulations, title 24, part 9, contained in the City Fire Code, are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, topographic and geographical considerations.
   B.   Adoption Of The California Fire Code: The city council of the city of Redlands hereby adopts by reference, the 2022 California Fire Code, and appendices B, BB, C, CC, and D, including fees and penalties, as compiled and adopted by the California building standards commission; along with certain amendments, additions, deletions and exceptions based upon the city council's findings that the same are necessary based upon local climatic, geologic and topographical conditions. The provisions of the California Fire Code, California Fire Code appendix chapters, and the California Fire Code appendices shall be applicable in all areas within the City of Redlands. The City Council of the City of Redlands hereby adopts and amends the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code, as compiled and published by the California Building Standards Commission. (Ord. 2948, 2022: Ord. 2900, 2019: Ord. 2840, 2016)
15.20.020: DEFINITIONS:
   A.   Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the city of Redlands.
   B.   Wherever the term "corporation counsel" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the city attorney for the city of Redlands.
   C.   Wherever the term "fire chief" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the fire chief of the city of Redlands, or his or her authorized representative.
   D.   Wherever the term "fire department" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the fire department of the city of Redlands.
   E.   An employee of the city of Redlands fire department, when enforcing the California fire code, this municipal code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall be deemed a "peace officer" as those words are used in section 830.31 of the California Penal Code.
   F.   Whenever the term "fire marshal" is used in the fire code, it shall mean the supervisor of the fire prevention bureau and shall serve as the fire code official under the direction of the fire chief, or the fire chief's authorized representative. The community risk reduction division of the fire department shall be responsible for fire prevention department duties within the city of Redlands. (Ord. 2948, 2022: Ord. 2900, 2019: Ord. 2840, 2016)
15.20.030: ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS REQUIRED BY THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE:
   A.   Storage Of Flammable Cryogenic Fluids: Pursuant to section 5504.1 of the California fire code, flammable cryogenic fluids shall not be permitted to be stored, dispensed, or used unless, in the opinion of the fire code official, such storage will not create an unacceptable threat to the occupants and property owners.
   B.   Storage Of Explosives And Blasting Agents: Pursuant to section 5601.1 of the California fire code, the storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in all areas unless authorized by the fire code official.
   C.   Storage Of Class I And II Liquids: Pursuant to sections 5704.1 and 5706.1 of the California fire code, the storage of class I and class II liquids in outside aboveground unprotected tanks is prohibited in all areas of the city unless the fire code official determines, with specific documented findings, that such an installation will not create a hazard to life or property in the area.
   D.   Storage Of Liquefied Petroleum Gases: Pursuant to section 6101.3 of the California fire code, the aggregate capacity of any one installation for the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases shall not exceed two thousand (2,000) water gallons (7571 liters) in commercial, residential and other areas where, in the opinion of the fire code official, the location of bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gases would create a threat to life and property. (Ord. 2948, 2022: Ord. 2900, 2019: Ord. 2840, 2016)
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