SEC. 223. USE OF OPEN FLAMES AND CANDLES.

   For license periods beginning on or before March 31, 2026, every person, firm, or corporation using an open flame or candles that require a permit from the Fire Department shall pay an annual license fee of $359. For license periods beginning on or after April 1, 2026, the annual license fee shall be $0.

(Added by Ord. 169-09, File No. 090707, App. 7/21/2009; amended by Ord. 140-15 , File No. 150561, App. 8/6/2015, Eff. 9/5/2015; Ord. 279-24, File No. 240926, App. 12/19/2024, Eff. 1/19/2025, Oper. 2/1/2025)

SEC. 224. STORAGE AND USE OF BATTERY SYSTEMS.

   Every person, firm or corporation storing or using a battery system that requires a permit from the Fire Department shall pay an annual license fee of $359.

   The license fee for the Fire Department permit shall be paid annually on or before March 31, in accordance with the provisions of Section 76.1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code.*

(Added by Ord. 169-09, File No. 090707, App. 7/21/2009; amended by Ord. 238-11 , File No. 111101, App. 12/15/2011, Eff. 1/14/2012; Ord. 140-15 , File No. 150561, App. 8/6/2015, Eff. 9/5/2015)

SEC. 225. WASTE HANDLING.

   Every person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of waste handling, including but not limited to junk yards and wrecking yards, that requires a permit from the Fire Department shall pay an annual license fee of $359.

   The license fee for the Fire Department permit shall be paid annually on or before March 31, in accordance with the provisions of Section 76.1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code.*

(Added by Ord. 169-09, File No. 090707, App. 7/21/2009; amended by Ord. 238-11 , File No. 111101, App. 12/15/2011, Eff. 1/14/2012; Ord. 140-15 , File No. 150561, App. 8/6/2015, Eff. 9/5/2015)

SEC. 226. MAINTENANCE OF FIRE FIGHTER AIR SYSTEMS.

   Every person, firm or corporation engaged in business that involves the maintenance or repair of a fire fighter air replenishment system that requires a permit from the Fire Department shall pay an annual license fee of $359.

   The license fee for the Fire Department permit shall be paid annually on or before March 31, in accordance with the provisions of Section 76.1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code.*

(Added by Ord. 169-09, File No. 090707, App. 7/21/2009; amended by Ord. 238-11 , File No. 111101, App. 12/15/2011, Eff. 1/14/2012; Ord. 140-15 , File No. 150561, App. 8/6/2015, Eff. 9/5/2015)

SEC. 227. COMBUSTIBLE DUST PRODUCING OPERATIONS.

   Every person, firm or corporation engaged in business that involves combustible dust producing operations that require a permit from the Fire Department shall pay an annual license fee of $359.

   The license fee for the Fire Department permit shall be paid annually on or before March 31, in accordance with the provisions of Section 76.1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code.*

(Added by Ord. 169-09, File No. 090707, App. 7/21/2009; amended by Ord. 238-11 , File No. 111101, App. 12/15/2011, Eff. 1/14/2012; Ord. 140-15 , File No. 150561, App. 8/6/2015, Eff. 9/5/2015)

SEC. 228. FRUIT AND CROP RIPENING.

   Every person, firm or corporation engaged in business involving fruit and crop ripening that requires a permit from the Fire Department shall pay an annual license fee of $359.

   The license fee for the Fire Department permit shall be paid annually on or before March 31, in accordance with the provisions of Section 76.1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code.*

(Added by Ord. 169-09, File No. 090707, App. 7/21/2009; amended by Ord. 238-11 , File No. 111101, App. 12/15/2011, Eff. 1/14/2012; Ord. 140-15 , File No. 150561, App. 8/6/2015, Eff. 9/5/2015)

SEC. 229. HOT WORK OPERATIONS.

   Every person, firm or corporation engaged in business involving hot work operations that require a permit from the Fire Department shall pay an annual license fee of $359.

   The license fee for the Fire Department permit shall be paid annually on or before March 31, in accordance with the provisions of Section 76.1 of the Business and Tax Regulations Code.*

(Added by Ord. 169-09, File No. 090707, App. 7/21/2009; amended by Ord. 238-11 , File No. 111101, App. 12/15/2011, Eff. 1/14/2012; Ord. 140-15 , File No. 150561, App. 8/6/2015, Eff. 9/5/2015)