HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD-046 - OrdinancesORDINANCE NO. FD 46
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT,
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE
CODE, WITH ERRATA, TOGETHER WITH CERTAIN
CHANGES, MODIFICATIONS, AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS,
DELETIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS; PROVIDING FOR THE
ISSUANCE OF PERMITS AND COLLECTION OF FEES; AND
REPEALING CONFLICTING ORDINANCES
The Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District hereby
ordains as follows: ,
SECTION 1: Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances
Ordinance No. FD 39 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, Ordinance No. 15 of
the Foothill Fire Protection District, as predecessor to the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District, and any provisions of any other District ordinances that are in conflict with the Code
hereby adopted, are hereby repealed provided, however, that such repeal shall not affect or
excuse any violation of either Ordinance or any such conflicting provisions, occurring prior to the
effective date hereof.
SECTION 2: Fire Code Adopted
The Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District (hereinafter District) hereby adopts by
reference as the District's Fire Code, the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, with errata,
including Appendix Chapter 1; Appendix Chapter 4; Appendices A, B, C, and H; Chapter 33 of
the 2006 International Fire Code; and Referenced Standards, with the changes, modifications,
amendments, additions, deletions, and exceptions prescribed in Section 4 of this ordinance, and
the same are hereby adopted for safeguarding of life and property from fire; explosion; and
hazardous materials, substances, devices, conditions, processes, activities, operations,
practices, and functions; and providing for the issuance of permits and the collection of fees.
Each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions, and terms of said Fire Code, a
copy of which is on file in the office of the Secretary of the Board of Directors of the District, are
hereby referred to, adopted, and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this ordinance.
2.1 Definitions
2.1.1 The terms "Board of Directors" and "Directors" shall mean the governing body of the
District.
2.1.2 The terms "department", "Department", "district", "District", "fire department", "fire
district", "Fire District", "jurisdiction", and "Jurisdiction" where used in the Fire Code and
this ordinance to identify the local fire authority shall mean the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District.
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2.1.3 The term "fire code official" shall mean the fire chief or his/her designee charged with the
implementation, administration; and enforcement of the Fire Code.
2.1:4 The term "governing body" shall mean the Board of Directors of the District.
2.1.5 The term "jurisdiction" shall mean all of the territory, land, buildings, structures, and
premises within the legal boundary of the District.
2.2 Fees
2.2.1 Reasonable fees, not to exceed fully burdened actual costs, may be collected by the fire
code official for fire protection planning, fire prevention services, inspections, and permit
issuance as allowed by the Fire Code, this ordinance, and as prescribed by any and all
District fee resolutions.
2.3 Distinguishing Between Model Code Language; California Amendments; and Local
Additions, Amendments, Deletions, and Other Changes
2.3.1 International Fire Code model code language appears in regular type.
2.3.2 California amendments to the model code language appear in italics.
2.3.3 Local additions, amendments, noteworthy deletions, and other material changes are
identified by the use of underlining.
2.3.4 Code sections that have not been amended or changed in any manner are occasionally
included in this ordinance to keep the additions, amendments, deletions, and other
changes in context.
SECTION 3: Fire Code Adoption Matrix
3.1 The following Fire Code Adoption Matrix is provided as a single reference showing which
chapters and appendices of the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code and 2006 Edition of
the International Fire Code are adopted by this ordinance and which chapters and
appendices have been amended by this ordinance.
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SECTION 4: Local Amendments to the Fire Code. Except as modified by
a change, modification, amendment, addition, deletion, or
exception in this section, and as reflected in the Fire Code
Adoption Matrix in Section 3, above, all sections, subsections,
tables, chapters and appendices are adopted as published in the
2007 California Fire Code and Chapter 33 of the 2006
International Fire Code, and made part of the Fire Code. Only
those sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices so
modified are set forth below in this section.
CHAPTER3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
SECTION 301
GENERAL
301.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1, Sections 105.6
and 105.7.
SECTION 307
OPEN BURNING, BONFIRES, AND RECREATIONAL FIRES
307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or maintain or authorize to be kindled or maintained
any open burning, bonfire, or recreational fire unless conducted and approved in accordance
with this section.
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning. bonfires, and recreational fires that are
offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emissions or when atmospheric
conditions or local circumstances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited.
Regardless of an issued permit open burning bonfires and recreational fires are prohibited
in a wildland-urban interface fire area as defined by the provisions of Chapter 47 when red
flag weather conditions have been declared.
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with
Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management
practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, a bonfire, or a recreational fire in a wildland-
urban interface fire area as defined by the provisions of Chapter 47. Application for such
approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the
fire is to be kindled.
307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by state or local law or regulations, open burning
shall only be permitted with prior approval from the state or local air and water quality
management authority, provided that all conditions specified in the authorization are
followed.
307.3 Extinguishment authority. The fire code official is authorized to order the
extinguishment by the permit holder, another person responsible, or the fire department of open
burning, bonfires and recreational fires that in the opinion of the fire code official, create or add
to a hazardous or objectionable situation.
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307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less than 50 feet from any structure,
and provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within 50 feet of any
structure.
Exceptions:
1. Fires in approved containers that are not less than 15 feet from a structure.
2. The minimum required distance from a structure shall be 25 feet where the pile size
is 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height.
307.4.1 Bonfires. A bonfire shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure or
combustible material unless the fire is contained in a barbecue pit. Conditions which could
cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a
structure or combustible material. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 25
feet of a structure shall be eliminated prior to ignition.
307.5 Attendance. Open burning, bonfires, or recreational fires shall be constantly attended
until the fire is extinguished. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher complying with Section
906 with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as
dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization.
307.6 Standby personnel. The fire code official is authorized to require standby personnel in
accordance with Section 403.3 during any open burning, bonfire or recreational fire that poses
an adverse risk to public safety.
SECTION 308
OPEN FLAMES
308.2.2 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas. Regardless of an issued permit, or implied
or expressed consent contained within this code open flames and open flame devices are
prohibited in a wildland-urban interface fire area as defined by the provisions of Chapter 47
when red flap weather conditions have been declared.
308.3.1 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking
devices shall not be operated on balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction.
Exception: One- and two-family dwellings.
308.3.1.1 Liquefied-petroleum-gas-fueled cooking devices. LP-gas burners having
an LP-gas container with a water capacity greater than 2.5 pounds [nominal 1 pound LP-
gas capacity] shall not be located on balconies or within 10 feet of combustible
construction.
308.3.7 Group A occupancies. Open-flame devices shall not be used in a Group A
occupancy.
Exceptions:
1. Open-flame devices are allowed to be used in the following situations, provided
approved precautions are taken to prevent ignition of a combustible material or
injury to occupants:
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1.1 Where necessary for ceremonial or religious purposes., in accordance with
Section 308.3.5.
1.2. On stages and platforms as a necessary part of a performance in
accordance with Section 308.3.6.
1.3. Where candles on tables are securely supported on substantial
noncombustible bases and the candle flames are protected. Candles shall be
in accordance with Section 308.3.2.
2. Heat-producing equipment complying with Chapter 6 and the California
Mechanical Code.
3. Gas lights are allowed to be used provided adequate precautions satisfactory to
the fire code official are taken to prevent ignition of combustible materials.
308.7 Standby personnel. The fire code official is authorized to require standby personnel in
accordance with Section 403.3 whenever the use of open flames poses an adverse risk to
public safety.
SECTION 309
POWERED INDUSTRIAL TRUCKS AND EQUIPMENT
309.1 General. Powered industrial trucks, electric carts/cars and similar equipment including,
but not limited to, floor scrubbers and floor buffers, shall be operated and maintained in
accordance with this section. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1,
Section 105.6.
SECTION 314
INDOOR DISPLAYS
314.1 General. Indoor displays constructed within any occupancy shall comply with Sections
314.2 through 314.4. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1 Section
105.6.
314.4 Vehicles. Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles, boats or other motorcraft shall not be located
indoors except as follows:
1. Batteries are disconnected.
2. Fuel in fuel tanks does not exceed one-quarter tank or 5 gallons (whichever is least).
3. Fuel tanks and fill openings are closed and sealed to prevent the escape of vapors and
locked to prevent tampering.
4. Fuel tanks are inspected for leaks and determined to be free from leaks.
5. Vehicles, boats or other motorcraft equipment are not fueled or defueled within the
building.
6. The location of vehicles or equipment do not obstruct means of egress.
7. When a compressed natural pas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum pas (LP-pas) powered
vehicle is approved by the fire code official to be parked inside a place of assembly, all
the following conditions shall be met:
a. The quarter-turn shutoff valve or other shutoff valve on the outlet of the CNG or
LP-aas container shall be closed and the engine shall be operated until it stops.
Valves shall remain closed while the vehicle is indoors.
b. The hot lead of the battery shall be disconnected.
c. Dual-fuel vehicles equipped to operate on gasoline and CNG or LP-pas shall
comply with all of the provisions.
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314.4.1 Approved competitions and demonstrations. Liquid and pas-fueled vehicles and
equipment approved by the fire code official for use in a competition or demonstration within
a building shall comply with Sections 314.4.1.1 through 314.4.1.3.
314.4.1.1 Fuel storage. Fuel for vehicles or equipment shall be stored in approved
containers in an approved location outside of the structure in an approved manner not
less than 50 feet from the structure. Storage shall be in accordance with Chapter 34.
314.4.1.2 Fueling. Refueling shall be performed outside of the structure in an approved
location not less than 20 feet from the structure.
314.4.1.3 Spills. Fuel spills shall be cleaned up immediately.
SECTION 316
STORAGE OF IDLE PALLETS'
316.1 General. Storage of idle pallets shall be in accordance with this section. Permits shall be
required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.6.
316.2 Storage location. Idle pallets shall be stored outside or in a separate building designed
for pallet storage unless stored indoors in accordance with Section 316.3.
316.3 Indoor storage. Idle pallet storage shall be permitted in a building used for other storage
or other purpose when arranged and protected in accordance with NFPA 13 unless the
following conditions are met:
1. Pallets are stored no more than 6 feet in height.
2. Pallet piles are limited to 500 square feet or 200 cubic feet. Individual piles shall be
separated from other piles by a clear space of not less than 8 feet and separated from
commodities by a clear space of not less than 25 feet.
3. The aggregate volume of pallets does not exceed 2,500 cubic feet per fire area.
4. Storage is in accordance with Section 3404.3.3.9 as amended where applicable.
316.4 Outdoor storage. Idle pallets stored outside shall be stored in accordance with Tables
316.4.1 and 316.4.2 and Section 316.5.
316.5 Outdoor pile dimensions. Idle pallet stacks shall not exceed 15 feet in height nor shall
cover an area greater than 500 square feet. Pallet stacks shall be arranged to form stable piles.
Piles shall be separated by a minimum of 8 feet. Piles shall be a minimum of 10 feet from
property lines.
Table 316.1
Required Clearance Between Outside Idle
Pallet Storage and Other Yard Storage
Pile Size Minimum Distance (ft)
Under 50 pallets 20
50-200 pallets 30
Over 200 pallets 50
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Table 316.4.2
Required Clearance Between Outside Idle Pallet Storage and Structures
Minimum Distance of Wall from Storage (ft)
Under 50 50 to 200 Over 200
Wall Construction Pallets Pallets Pallets
Masonry with no openings 0 0 15
Masonry with wired glass in
openings, outside sprinklers, and 0 10 20
1-hour doors
Masonry with wired or plain glass,
outside sprinklers, and 3/4-hour 10 20 30
doors
Wood or metal with outside 10 20 30
sprinklers
Wood, metal, other 20 30 50
*Based on NFPA Standard 1
SECTION 317
WRECKING YARDS AND JUNK YARDS
317.1 General. Automobile wrecking yards and funk yards shall be in accordance with this
section. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1, Section 105.6.
317.2 Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and
maintained in accordance with Section 503.
317.3 Welding and other hot work. Welding and other hot work shall be in accordance with
Chapter 26.
317.4 Combustible waste material. Combustible waster material and combustible vegetation
shall be stored, arranged, and maintained in accordance with Section 304.
317.5 Fire protection. Fire protection shall be in accordance with Chapter 9. The fire code
official is authorized to require additional fire protection systems in accordance with Section
901.4.3 such as, but not limited to, fixed master stream monitors.
317.6 Tires, motor vehicle fluids, hazardous materials, and lead-acid batteries. The
storage use and handling of tires, motor vehicle fluids, and hazardous materials shall be in
accordance with this section
317.6.1 Tires. The storage of tires shall be in accordance with Chapter 25.
317.6.2 Motor vehicle fluids. The storage, use, and handling of motor vehicle fluids shall
be in accordance with this section and Chapters 27 and 34.
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317.6.2.1 Leaking Fluids. Motor vehicle fluids shall be drained from salvage vehicles
when such fluids are leaking. Supplies or equipment capable of mitigating leaks from fuel
tanks crankcases brake svstems and transmissions shall be kept available on
regulations.
317.6.3 Lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries shall be removed from salvage vehicles
and stored in an approved manner.
317.6 4 Air bap systems. Air bap svstems shall be handled as a hazardous material in
accordance with Chapter 27 and other applicable state regulations.
317.7 Burning operations. Burning operations shall be in accordance with state air quality and
other applicable regulations.
CHAPTER 4
EMERGENCY PLANNING AND PREPAREDNESS
SECTION 403
PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGES AND EVENTS
403.1 General. Public assemblages carnivals fairs exhibits trade shows, and similar indoor or
outdoor events special amusement buildings and seasonal sales lots shall comply with the
provisions of this code and RCFPD Standards 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, and 4-4.
403.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1 Section 105.6.
403.3 Standby personnel. When, in the opinion of the fire code official, it is essential for public
safety in a place of assembly or any other place where people congregate, because of the
number of persons; the nature of the performance, exhibition, display, contest, or activity; or the
presence of open burning open flames or fireworks, the owner, agent, or lessee shall provide
one or more qualified standby personnel, as required and approved by the fire code official, to
remain on duty during the times such places are open to the public, or when such activity is
being conducted. Standby personnel shall be in a uniform or be otherwise readily identifiable
and distinguishable. Standby personnel shall remain on duty during the times such places are
open to the public or when such activity is being conducted until relieved of such duty bV
another person who meets the qualifications of this section or until released from duty by the
fire code official.
403.3.1 Duties. Standby personnel shall keep diligent watch for fires, obstructions to means
of egress, and other hazards during the time such place is open to the public or such activity
is being conducted and take prompt measures for remediation of hazards, extinguishment of
fires that occur, and assisting in the evacuation of the public from the structures.
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403.4 Public safety plan. In other than Group A or E occupancies, where the fire code official
determines that an indoor or outdoor gathering of persons could have an adverse impact on
public safety through diminished access to buildings, structures, fire hydrants, fire apparatus
access roads, persons in need of emergencv medical care, unrestricted access to the public
way and/or similar risks to general public safety or where such gatherings could adversely
affect public safety services of any kind, the fire code official shall have the authority to order the
development of, or prescribe a plan for, the provision of an approved level of public safety.
403.4.1 Contents. The public safety plan, where required by Section 403.4, shall address
such items as emergency vehicle ingress and egress, fire protection, emergency medical
services, emergencv egress, public assembly areas and the directing of both attendees and
vehicles (including the parking of vehicles), vendor and food concession distribution, and the
need for the presence of law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services personnel
at the event.
TABLE 405.2
FIRE AND EVACUATION DRILL
FREQUENCY AND PARTICIPATION
Group or
Occupancy Frequency Participation
Group A Quarterl Em to ees
Group B ` Annuall Emplo ees
Group E Monthly a All occupants
Group I Quarterl on each shift Emplo ees
Grou R-1 Quarterl on each shift Emplo ees
Group R-2 Four annuall All occupants
Group R-4 Quarterly on each shift Employees
High-rise
buildin s Annually Employees
a. The frequency shall be allowed to be modified in accordance with Section 408.3.2; Title 19
CCR, and the Education Code.
b. Fire and evacuation drills in residential care assisted living facilities shall include complete
evacuation of the premises in accordance with Section 408.10.5. Where occupants receive
habilitation or rehabilitation training, fire prevention and fire safety practices shall be included
as part of the training program.
c. Group B buildings having an occupant load of 500 or more persons or more than 100 persons
above or below the lowest level of exit discharge.
d. Applicable to Group R-2 college and university buildings in accordance with Section 408.3.
SECTION 408
USE AND OCCUPANCY-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
408.3 Group E occupancies and Group R-2 college and university buildings. Group E
occupancies shall comply with the requirements of Sections 408.3.1 through 408.3.4, Sections
401 through 406, Title 19 CCR, and the Education Code. Group R-2 college and university
buildings shall comply with the requirements of Sections 408.3.1 and 408.3.3 and Sections 401
through 406.
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408.9 Group R-2 occupancies. Group R-2 occupancies shall comply with the requirements of
Sections 408.9.1 through 408.9.3, and Sections 401 through 406.
408.9.1 Emergency guide. A fire emergency guide that complies with RCFPD Standard 4-5
shall be provided.
408.9.2 Maintenance. Emergency guides shall be reviewed by the owner, owner's
association and/or the manager at least annually and approved in accordance with Section
401.2.
408.9.3 Distribution. A copy of the emergency guide shall be given to each tenant prior to
initial occupancy. Each tenant shall sign a form supplied by the owner or owner's agent
acknowledging in-person receipt of the fire emergencv guide. Tenants shall sign a similar
form when updated versions of the emergencv guide are provided.
CHAPTERS
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
SECTION 503
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is authorized to require more than one fire
apparatus access road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle
congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access.
Additional access shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-1 and Chapter 47.
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed engineered. installed and
arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.7 and RCFPD Standard 5-1.
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not
less than 26 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 14 feet 6 inches.
Street widths are to be measured from top face of curb to top face of curb on streets with
curb and gutter. and from flowline to flowline on streets with rolled curbs
Exceptions:
1. Approved gates in accordance with Section 503.5 and 503.6
2. Roadways at entry medians constructed for private commercial, industrial, or
residential developments shall be a minimum of 20 feet on each side. The
roadway shall not be part of a radius turn. This exception does not apply to
public streets.
3. Dimensions maV be reduced when in the opinion of the fire code official there are
practical difficulties with providing the required dimensions.
4. Dimensions may be increased when in the opinion of the fire code official
required dimensions are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access.
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support
the imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall be surfaced so as to provide all weather
driving capabilities. Permanent fire apparatus access roads utilizing surface material other
than concrete or asphalt (alternative materials) shall be in accordance with RCFPD
Standard 5-2 and approved by the fire code official.
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503.2.4 Turning radius. The required turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall
be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-1.
503.2.5 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet in length
shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus in accordance with
RCFPD Standard 5-1.
503.2.7 Grade. The grade of the fire apparatus access road shall be in accordance with
RCFPD Standard 5-1 and Section 503.7.3.
503.2.8 Identification. Identification of fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance
with RCFPD Standard 5-1.
503.3 Marking. Approved signs or other approved notices shall be provided for fire apparatus
access roads to identify such roads or prohibit the obstruction thereof shall be provided as
required by the fire code official. Signs or notices shall be maintained in a clean and legible
condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide adequate
visibility. Fire apparatus access road marking shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-1.
503.4 Obstruction of fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall not be
obstructed in any manner, including the parking of vehicles. The minimum widths and
clearances established in Section 503.2.1 shall be maintained at all times. Water run-off and
flood control dips speed bumps traffic calming devices or other surface irregularity shall be in
accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-1.
503.6 Security gates. The installation of security gates across a fire apparatus access road
shall be approved by the fire code official. Where security gates are installed, they shall have
approved means of emergency operation. The security gates and the emergency operation
shall be maintained operational at all times. Residential vehicular gates shall be in accordance
with RCFPD Standard 5-3. Commercial and industrial vehicular gates shall be in accordance
with RCFPD Standard 5-4.
503.7 Aerial fire apparatus access roads. Buildings or portions of buildings or facilities
exceeding 30 feet in height above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be
provided with approved fire apparatus access roads capable of accommodating fire department
aerial apparatus.
503.7.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not
less than 26 feet. Overhead utility and power lines and other vertical obstructions shall not
be located within the aerial fire apparatus access roadway.
503.7.2 Proximity to building. At least one of the required access routes meeting this
condition shall be located within a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 30 feet from the
building and shall be positioned parallel to one entire side of the building.
503.7.3 Grade. The grade of aerial fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed five
percent (5%).
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SECTION 504
ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
504.1 Required access. Exterior doors and openings required by this code or the California
Building Code shall be maintained readily accessible for emergency access by the fire
department. An approved access walkway leading from fire apparatus access roads to exterior
openings shall be provided when required by the fire code official.
504.1.1 Access identification. Required exterior access doors including exit doors, in the
warehouse or manufacturing areas of any building with a gross floor area greater than
10 000 square feet shall be marked in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-5 to allow for
quick identification by firefighters both inside and outside of the building.
504.4 Roof access. Aerial fire apparatus ladder access to the roof and parapet ladders shall be
in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-6.
SECTION 505
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
505.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers,
building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible
and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their
background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Addressing of multi-
family residential buildings shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-7. Addressing of
commercial and industrial buildings shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-8. For all
other buildings, numbers shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a minimum stroke width of
0.5 inch. Acceptable dimensions of address numbers and letters will be determined by the fire
code official to ensure that they are plainly legible and visible.
SECTION 506
KFV RnXFS
506.1 Where required. Where access to or within a structure or an area is restricted because of
secured openings or where immediate access is necessary for life-saving or fire-fighting
purposes, the fire code official is authorized to require a key box to be installed in an approved
location. The key box shall be of an approved type and shall contain keys and/or other
devices/information such as electronic card keys or access codes to gain necessary access as
required by the fire code official. Key boxes shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-9.
SECTION 507
HAZARDS TO FIREFIGHTERS
507.4 Fog or smoke emitting systems. No alarm svstem shall be installed in any new or
existing building or portion of a building which as a part of its op eration discharges any gas,
vapor liquid smoke or other product when the primar y intent of sy stem discharge is to obscure
the vision of any Person cause disorientation or inca pacitate any person within the building or
portion thereof. Nothing in this section is intended to preclude the connection of an alarm
svstem to any fire suppression svstem.
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507.5 Fire department communications. When it is determined by test that portable fire
department communication equipment is ineffective in any new or existing building the fire code
official can require an acceptable communication system or acceptable communication
equipment to be installed within the building to permit emergency communication between fire
suppression personnel, command officers, and the dispatch center.
SECTION 508
FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
508.1 Required water supply. An approved water supply capable of supplying the required fire
flow for fire protection shall be provided to premises upon which facilities, buildings or portions
of buildings are hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The approved
water supply shall be in accordance with this section, Appendix B as amended and RCFPD
Standard 5-10.
508.3 Fire flow. Fire flow requirements for buildings or portions of buildings and facilities shall
be in accordance with Appendix B as amended and RCFPD Standard 5-10.
508.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 508.5.1 through
508.5.6, Appendix C, and RCFPD Standard 5-10.
508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet from a hydrant on a fire apparatus
access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or
building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code
official.
Exception: For buildings equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler
system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2, the distance
requirement can be increased by the fire code official.
SECTION 510
FIRE DEPARTMENT ACCESS TO EQUIPMENT
510.2 Multi-tenant or multi-unit buildings. When an automatic fire sprinkler system or
systems or a fire alarm system or systems are installed in buildings constructed for multiple
tenants and/or units and the installed systems protect multiple tenant spaces or units, the fire
sprinkler riser(s), fire alarm control unit, and all other related valves, gauges, and/or controls for
such systems shall be located in an attached or included room or approved weather resistant
enclosure with an exterior access door of not less than 3'-0" by 6'-8".
SECTION 511
SITE PLANS
511.1 General. The owner of or person responsible for a building or facility shall provide the fire
code official with a site plan in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-11. The owner or
responsible person shall provide an updated site plan to the fire code official when any element
of the site plan changes.
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CHAPTER6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
SECTION 601
GENERAL
601.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1, Sections 105.6
and 105.7.
SECTION 605
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT, WIRING, AND HAZARDS
605.11 Electric heating equipment. Electric heating equipment shall comply with Sections
605.11.1 through 605.11.4.
605.11.1 Listed and labeled. Only listed and labeled electric heating equipment shall be
used.
605.11.2 Power supply. The power supply for electric heating equipment shall be in
accordance with the California Electrical Code.
605.11.3 Installation and maintenance. Electric heating equipment shall be installed and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions the California Building Code,
the California Mechanical Code, and the California Electrical Code.
605.11.4 Guard against contact. The heating element shall be permanently guarded so as
to prevent accidental contact bV Persons or material.
SECTION 606
MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION
606.8 Refrigerant Detector. Machinery rooms shall contain a refrigerant detector with an
audible and visual alarm. The detector, or a sampling tube that draws air to the detector, shall
be located in an area where refrigerant from a leak will concentrate. The alarm shall be actuated
at a value not greater than the corresponding TLV-TWA values shown in the California
Mechanical Code for the refrigerant classification. Detectors and alarms shall be placed in
approved locations. In addition emergency shutoff shall also be automatically activated when
the concentration of refrigerant vapor exceeds 25 percent (25%) of LFL.
606.10.1.2 Manual Operation. When required by the fire code official, automatic
crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be
located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room, in a secure
metal box and marked as Emergency Controls.
SECTION 609
COMMERCIAL COOKING OPERATIONS
609.1 General. Commercial cooking operations commercial cooking appliances, and
commercial kitchen exhaust hoods shall comply with the requirements of this section, the
California Mechanical Code, and NFPA 96.
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CHAPTER8
INTERIOR FINISH, DECORATIVE MATERIALS AND FURNISHINGS
SECTION 807
DECORATIVE MATERIALS OTHER THAN DECORATIVE
VEGETATION IN NEW AND EXISTING BUILDINGS
807.4.3.2 Artwork. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on the walls of
corridors to not more than 20 percent (20%) of the wall area. Artwork and teaching
materials on the walls, windows, and doors of classrooms shall be in accordance with
RCFPD Standard 8-1.
807.4.4.2 Artwork. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of corridors
to not more than 20 percent (20%) of the wall area. Artwork and teaching materials on
the walls, windows, and doors of day care facilities shall be in accordance with RCFPD
Standard 8-1.
CHAPTERS
FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
SECTION 901
GENERAL
901.4.2 Non-required fire protection systems. Any fire protection system or portion
thereof not required by this code or the California Building Code shall be allowed to be
furnished for partial or complete protection provided such installed system meets the
requirements of this code and the California Building Code. Partial systems shall be in
accordance with RCFPD Standard 9-1.
901.7 Systems out of service. Where a required fire protection system is out of service, the
fire department and the fire code official shall be notified immediately and, where required by
the fire code official, the building shall either be evacuated or an approved fire watch shall be
provided for all occupants left unprotected by the shut down until the fire protection system has
been returned to service.
Where utilized, fire watches shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification
of the fire department and their only duty shall be to perform constant patrols of the protected
premises and keep watch for fires. Afire watch shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 9-
2.
901.8 Removal of or tampering with equipment. It shall be unlawful for any person to
remove, tamper with, intentionally damage or destroy, or otherwise disturb any fire hydrant, fire
detection and alarm system, fire suppression system, fire appliances required by this code, or
other appurtenance installed as a component of a fire protection system except for the purpose
of extinguishing fire, approved training, recharging or making necessary repairs, or when
authorized by the fire code official. The fire code official is authorized to approve means for
preventing and deterring the unlawful removal of and/or tampering with fire protection
equipment.
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SECTION 903
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided throughout:
1. In new buildings and structures when the gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. In existing buildings and structures less than 5 000 square feet where an addition results
in the gross floor area of the building exceeding 5 000 square feet.
3. In existing buildings and structures with a gross floor area greater than 5,000 square feet
that are approved for an addition to the building.
4. In existing buildings and structures with a gross floor area greater than 5.000 square feet
when in the opinion of the fire code official a change in use results in a more hazardous
occupancv classification and an automatic sprinkler system is not otherwise required by
this section as amended.
5. In the locations described in this section.
Exceptions:
1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment,
batteries and standby engines, provided those spaces or areas are equipped
throughout with an automatic fire alarm system and are separated from the
remainder of the building by fire barriers consisting of not less than 1-hour fire-
resistance-rated walls and 2-hour fire-resistance-rated floor/ceiling assemblies when
approved by the fire code official.
2. Automatic fire sprinkler protection for fixed guideway transit systems shall be as per
Section 903.2.17.
3. Group E occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 903.2.2.
4. Group R occupancies shall be in accordance with Section 903.2.7.
5. Group U private garages accessory to a Group R-3 occupancv.
903.2.1 Group A. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings and
portions thereof used as Group A occupancies as provided in this section. For Group A-1, A-
2, A-3, and A-4 occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
the floor area where the Group A-1, A-2, A-3 or A-4 occupancy is located, and in all floors
between the Group A occupancy and the level of exit discharge. For Group A-5
occupancies, the automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in the spaces indicated in
Section 903.2.1.5.
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-1
occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
2. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge; or
3. The fire area contains amulti-theater complex.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2
occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or
2. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
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903.2.1.3 Group A-3. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-3
occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
2. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Deleted
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-4
occupancies where one of the following conditions exists:
1. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
2. The fire area is located on a floor other than the level of exit discharge.
Exception: Deleted
903.2.1.5 Group A-5. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-5
occupancies in the following areas: concession stands, retail areas, press boxes, and
other accessory use areas in excess of 1,000 square feet.
903.2.2 Group E. Except as provided for in Sections 903.2.2.1 for a new public school
campus and 907.2.3.6.1 (fire alarm and detection) for modernization of an existing public
school campus building(s), an automatic sprinkler svstem shall be provided for all Group E
occupancies.
903.2.3 Group F-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
containing a Group F- 1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or
2. Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 5 000 square feet.
903.2.6 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. Where a Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or
2. Where the combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.8 Group S-1. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings
containing a Group S-1 occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane; or
2. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any
mezzanines, exceeds 5100 square feet.
903.2.8.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout
all buildings used as repair garages in accordance with the California Building Code, as
follows:
1. Buildings with a repair garage servicing vehicles parked in the basement.
903.2.9 Group S-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.4 of the California
Building Code or where located beneath other groups.
Exception: Deleted
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903.2.9.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be
provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the
gross floor area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.3 Installation requirements. Automatic sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed
in accordahce with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.7. Automatic sprinkler systems designed for
and installed in buildings and structures in a wildland-urban interface fire area shall be in
accordance with RCFPD Standard 47-1.
903.3.1.2 NFPA 13R sprinkler systems. Where allowed in buildings of Group R, up to
and including four stories in height, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed
throughout in accordance with NFPA 13R.
903.3.1.2.1 Balconies and decks. Sprinkler protection shall be provided for exterior
balconies decks and ground floor patios of dwelling units. Sidewall sprinklers that
are used to protect such areas shall be permitted to be located such that their
deflectors are within 1 inch to 6 inches below the structural members and a
maximum distance of 14 inches below the deck of the exterior balconies and decks
that are constructed of open wood joist construction.
903.3.1.2.2 Attic spaces. A single intermediate temperature sprinkler shall be
installed in each attic. Sprinklers shall be installed at the rate of one (1) head per
1 000 square feet or portion thereof of attic space.
903.3.1.2.3 Apparatus access mitigation. Where fire apparatus access exceeds
150 feet sprinkler protection shall be provided for all bathrooms and closets in
addition to all other sprinkler protection requirements of Section 903.3.1.2.
903.4 Sprinkler system monitoring and alarms. All valves controlling the water supply for
automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures,
and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two-family dwellings
protected by an NFPA 13D system with less than 100 sprinklers.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
4. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or
locked in the open position.
Trim valves to pressure switches in dry, pre-action and deluge sprinkler
systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
903.4.3 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves shall be
provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in all multi-story buildings.
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SECTION 904
ALTERNATIVE AUTOMATIC FIRE-EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
904.2.1 Commercial hood and duct systems. Each required commercial kitchen exhaust
hood and duct system required by Section 609 to have a Type I hood shall be protected with
an approved automatic fire-extinguishing system installed in accordance with this code,
manufacturer's specifications and NFPA 96.
SECTION 905
STANDPIPE SYSTEMS
905.4 Location of Class I standpipe hose connections. Class I standpipe hose connections
shall be provided in all of the following locations:
1. In every required stairway, a hose connection shall be provided for each floor level
above or below grade. Hose connections shall be located at an intermediate floor level
landing between floors, unless otherwise approved by the fire code official.
2. On each side of the wall adjacent to the exit opening of a horizontal exit.
Exception: Where floor areas adjacent to a horizontal exit are reachable from exit
stairway hose connections by a 30-foot hose stream from a nozzle attached to 100
feet of hose, a hose connection shall not be required at the horizontal exit.
3. In every exit passageway, at the entrance from the exit passageway to other areas of a
building.
4. In covered mall buildings, adjacent to each exterior public entrance to the mall and
adjacent to each entrance from an exit passageway or exit corridor to the mall.
5. Where the roof has a slope less than four units vertical in 12 units horizontal (33.3-
percent slope), each standpipe shall be provided with a hose connection located either
on the roof or at the highest landing of a stairway with stair access to the roof. An
additional hose connection shall be provided at the top of the most hydraulically remote
standpipe for testing purposes.
6. Where the most remote portion of a floor or story is more than 150 feet from a hose
connection, the fire code official is authorized to require that additional hose connections
be provided in approved locations.
7. Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet shall be
provided with either access doors or a Class I standpipe so that all portions of the
building can be reached with 150 feet of hose from an access door or hose connection.
Required access doors shall be located in the exterior walls of the building and shall be
accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3
feet in width and not less than 6 feet 8 inches in height.
SECTION 906
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS
906.6 Unobstructed and unobscured. Portable fire extinguishers shall not be obstructed or
obscured from view. In rooms or areas in which visual obstruction cannot be completely
avoided, means acceptable to the fire code official shall be provided to indicate the locations of
extinguishers.
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SECTION 907
FIRE ALARM AND DETECTION SYSTEMS
907.1 General. This section covers the application, installation, performance, and maintenance
of fire alarm systems and their components in new and existing buildings and structures. The
requirements of Section 907.2 are applicable to new buildings and structures. The requirements
of Section 907.3 are applicable to existing buildings and structures. Fire alarm and detection
systems remote annunciation reset and silence procedures listing certification, monitoring,
notification appliances equipment disconnect interfaces and a posted zone map in new and
existing buildings shall be in accordance with RDFPD Standards 9-3 and 9-4.
SECTION 910
SMOKE AND HEAT VENTS
910.3.2.2 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped with an
approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke and heat vents shall be designed to
operate automatically by means of aheat-responsive device rated at least 100° F above
the operating temperature of the sprinkler.
SECTION 912
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONNECTIONS
912.1 Installation. Fire department connections shall be installed in accordance with the NFPA
standard applicable to the system design and shall comply with Sections 912.2 through 912.6
and RCFPD Standard 5-10.
912.4 Signs. A metal sign with letters at least 1 inch in size shall be mounted on all fire
department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes, or fire pump connections.
Such signs shall be in accordance with RDFPD Standard 5-10.
SECTION 913
FIRE PUMPS
913.2 Protection against interruption of service. The fire pump, driver, and controller shall be
protected in accordance with NFPA 20 against possible interruption of service through damage
caused by explosion, fire, flood, earthquake, rodents, insects, windstorm, freezing, vandalism
and other adverse conditions.
913.2.1 Alternate source of power. Notwithstanding the availability of a public utility to
provide electric service for a fire pump electrically driven fire pumps shall be provided with
an alternate source of power in accordance with NFPA 20 due to a history of extended
power interruptions along the California Power Grid during times of high demand, high heat,
and damage to the power grid caused by destructive natural events common in Southern
California such as wildfires, Santa Ana winds, and earthquakes.
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SECTION 914
FIRE PROTECTION BASED ON SPECIAL DETAILED
REQUIREMENTS OF USE AND OCCUPANCY
914.12 Warehouses. Group M, S-1, and S-2 warehouses shall be in accordance with RCFPD
Standard 9-5. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1, Sections 105.6 and
105.7.
CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
[Bl SECTION 1003
GENERAL MEANS OF EGRESS
1003.8 Public swimming pools. Public swimming pool enclosures, gates, and means of
egress shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 10-1.
[Bl SECTION 1008
DOORS, GATES AND TURNSTILES
1008.1.8.6 Delayed egress locks. Approved, listed, delayed egress locks .shall be
permitted to be installed on doors serving any occupancy except Group A, E and H
occupancies in buildings that are equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler
system in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 and an approved automatic smoke or heat
detection system installed in accordance with Section 907, provided that the doors
unlock in accordance with Items 1 through 6 below. A building occupant shall not be
required to pass through more than one door equipped with a delayed egress lock
before entering an exit. Delayed egress devices shall conform to all of the following:
1. The doors unlock upon actuation of the automatic sprinkler system or automatic
fire detection system.
2. The doors unlock upon loss of electrical power to any one of the following:
2.1 The egress-control device itself.
2.2 The smoke detection system.
2.3 Means of egress illumination as required by Section 1006.
3. The door locks shall have the capability of being unlocked by a signal from a
switch located in an approved location.
4. The initiation of an irreversible process which will release the latch in not more
than 15 seconds when a force of not more than 15 pounds is applied for 1
second to the release device. Initiation of the irreversible process shall activate
an audible signal in the vicinity of the door. Once the door lock has been
released by the application of force to the releasing device, relocking shall be by
manual means only. The time delay established for each egress-control device
shall not be field adjustable. For applications listed in Section 109.1 regulated by
the Division of the State Architect-Access Compliance, see Chapter 118, Section
11338.2.5 of the California Building Code.
Exception: In facilities housing Alzheimer's or dementia clients, a delay of not
more than 30 seconds is permitted.
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5. A sign shall be provided on the door located above and within 12 inches of the
release device reading: PUSH UNTIL ALARM SOUNDS. DOOR CAN BE
OPENED IN 15 [30] SECONDS. Sign lettering shall be at least 1 inch in height
and shall have a stroke of not less than 1/8 inch.
5.1 A tactile sign shall also be provided in Braille and raised characters, which
complies with Section 11178.5.1 Item 1, of the California Building Code.
6. Emergency lighting shall be provided at the door.
7. Actuation of the panic bar or other door-latching hardware shall activate an
audible signal at the door.
8. The unlatching shall not require more than one operation.
9. Regardless of the means of deactivation, relocking of the egress-control device
shall be by manual means only at the door.
1008.1.8.6.1 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1,
Sections 105.6 and 105.7.
fBl SECTION 1011
EXIT SIGNS
1011.1 Where required. Exits and exit access doors shall be marked by an approved exit sign
readily visible from any direction of egress travel. Access to exits shall be marked by readily
visible exit signs in cases where the exit or the path of egress travel is not immediately visible to
the occupants. Exit signs shall be located as necessary in the opinion of the fire code official to
clearly indicate the direction of egress travel. Exit sign placement shall be such that no point in a
corridor is more than 100 feet or the listed viewing distance for the sign, whichever is less, from
the nearest visible exit sign. Exit signs in commercial and industrial occupancies shall be in
accordance with RCFPD Standard 9-5 where applicable.
CHAPTER 11
AVIATION FACILITIES
SECTION 1102
DEFINITIONS
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (FREE). A landing area on the roof of a high
rise building that is not intended to function as a heliport or helistop but is capable of
accommodating fire or medical helicopters engaged in emergencv operations. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) approval is not required for an emergencv helicopter landing facility.
SECTION 1108
EMERGENCY HELICOPTER LANDING FACILITY (FREE)
1108.1 General. An emergencv helicopter landing facility shall be provided where required by
and shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with RCFPD Standard 11-1.
1108.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Appendix Chapter 1, Sections 105.6
and 105.7.
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CHAPTER 14
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
SECTION 1401
GENERAL
1401.3 Construction permits. Construction or building permits shall not be issued until the fire
code official inspects and approves required fire apparatus access and water supply for the
construction site. The issuance of building permits with regard to the requirements of this
section shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 14-1.
SECTION 1404
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
1404.5 Fire watch. When required by the fire code official for building demolition that is
hazardous in nature, qualified personnel shall be provided to serve as an on-site fire watch. Fire
watch personnel shall be provided with at least one approved means for notification of the fire
department and their sole duty shall be to perform constant patrols and watch for the
occurrence of fire. A fire watch shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 9-2.
SECTION 1410
ACCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTING
1410.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for fire fighting shall be provided to all
construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to within 100 feet of temporary
or permanent fire department connections. Vehicle access shall be provided by either
temporary or permanent roads capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather
conditions. Vehicle access shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are
available. Temporary fire apparatus access roadways shall be in accordance with RCFPD
Standard 14-2.
SECTION 1412
WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
1412.1 When required. An approved water supply for fire protection, either temporary or
permanent, shall be made available prior to combustible material arriving on the site.
Temporary water supply and fire hydrants shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 14-2.
Exception: Combustible forms used for foundation work.
SECTION 1418
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS
1418.1 General. Fire safety during construction and demolition in a wildland-urban interface fire
area shall be in accordance with this chapter this section, Chapter 47, and RCFPD Standard
47-1.
1418.2 Fire protection plan. A fire protection plan as required by RCFPD Standard 47-1 shall
be submitted and approved in conjunction with the submittal and approval of plans for a grading
or construction permit.
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1418.3 Vegetation management. Approved Zone 1 vegetation management shall be provided
prior to combustible material arriving on the site and shall be maintained throughout the duration
of construction. The fire code official is authorized to require additional vegetation management
and/or defensible space when warranted in the opinion of the fire official by site-specific
conditions.
CHAPTER 17
FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
SECTION 1701
GENERAL
1701.1 Scope. Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging operations within structures shall
comply with this chapter and the California Food and Agriculture Code Divisions 6 and 7.
Where there are conflicting provisions the regulations contained in the Food and Agriculture
Code shall prevail.
1701.2 Permits. Permits are not required to conduct fumigation and insecticidal fogging
operations per California State Fire Marshal Informational Bulletin issued 10-03-00. Instead,
provide required notification to the fire code official in accordance with Section 1703.3 and the
California Business and Professions Code Section 8505.5.
CHAPTER 19
LUMBER YARDS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES
SECTION 1904
FIRE PROTECTION
1904.4 Water supply. An approved fire hydrant /water supply system capable of supplying
1 500 qpm fire flaw for 2 hours shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the yard.
When required fire flow cannot be provided the fire code official can impose additional
restrictions on pile sizes, locations, and separations.
SECTION 1910
WOOD PALLETS
1910.1 General. The indoor and outdoor storage of wood pallets shall be in accordance with
Section 316.
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CHAPTER 23
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
SECTION 2302
DEFINITIONS
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE. Storage of combustible materials in closely packed
piles or combustible materials on pallets, in racks, or on shelves where the top of storage is
greater than 12 feet in height. High-piled combustible storage also includes certain high-hazard
commodities, such as rubber tires, Group A plastics, flammable liquids idle pallets and similar
commodities, where the top of storage is greater than 6 feet in height.
SECTION 2306
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
2306.6.1 Access doors. Where building access is required by Table 2306.2, fire
department access doors shall be provided in accordance with this section. Access doors
shall be accessible without the use of a ladder.
2306.6.1.1 Number of doors required. A minimum of one access door shall be
provided in each 100 lineal feet, or fraction thereof, of the exterior walls which face
required fire apparatus access roads.
2306.6.1.2 Door size and type. Access doors shall not be less than 3 feet in width and
6 feet 8 inches in height. Roll-up doors shall not be used unless approved.
2306.6.1.3 Locking devices. Only approved locking devices shall be used.
2306.6.1.4 Identification. Required access doors in any building with a gross floor area
greater than 10,000 square feet shall be marked in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-
5 to allow for quick identification by firefighters both inside and outside of the building.
2308.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 2308.3. Required
flue spaces shall be maintained.
2308.3.1 PalleUcommodity stops. In double-row racks, pallet/commodity stops shall be
provided along the longitudinal flue space at each level. The stop shall be steel or other
ferrous material Y<" thick and in the mounted position shall extend a minimum of 4 inches
above the shelf or cross member. This requirement can be applied to existing high-piled
combustible storage facilities when, in the opinion of the fire code official, required flue
spaces are not being maintained.
CHAPTER 26
WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK
ECTION 2601
GENERAL
2601.1 Scope. Welding, cutting, open torches, and other hot work operations and equipment
shall comply with this chapter and RCFPD Standard 26-1.
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2601.3 Restricted areas. Hot work shall only be conducted in areas designed or authorized for
that purpose by the personnel responsible for a Hot Work Program. Hot work shall not be
conducted in the following areas unless approval has been obtained from the fire code official:
1. Areas where the sprinkler system is impaired.
2. Areas where there exists the potential of an explosive atmosphere, such as locations
where flammable gases, liquids or vapors are present.
3. Areas with readily ignitable materials, such as storage of large quantities of bulk sulfur,
baled paper, cotton, lint, dust or loose combustible materials.
4. On board ships at dock or ships under construction or repair.
5. Outdoors in a wildland-urban interface fire area.
6. Other areas or locations as specified by the fire code official.
CHAPTER 32
CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
SECTION 3204
STORAGE
3204.3.1.1 Location. Stationary containers shall be located in accordance with Section
3203.6. Containers of cryogenic fluids shall not be located within diked areas containing
other hazardous materials. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary
containers outside of buildings is prohibited in any location determined by the fire code
official to create an unacceptable hazard to persons and/or property.
CHAPTER 33 (2006 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE)
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
Chapter 33, as set forth in the 2007 California Fire Code, is deleted and replaced by Chapter
33, in its entirety, as set forth in the 2006 International Fire Code, subject to the following
amendments:
SECTION 3301
GENERAL
3301.1.1 Explosive material standard. In addition to the requirements of this chapter,
NFPA 495 and Title 19 CCR, Chapter 10 shall govern the manufacture, transportation,
storage, sale, handling and use of explosive materials.
3301.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling, and use of
fireworks are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in
Chapter 6.
2. Manufacture, assembly and testing of fireworks as
19 CCR, Chapter 6.
3. The use of fireworks for display as allowed in
Chapter 6.
Section 3304 and Title 19 CCR,
allowed in Section 3305 and Title
Section 3308 and Title 19 CCR,
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The possession, storage, sale, handling and use of specific types of Division 1.4G
fireworks where allowed by applicable laws, ordinances and regulations, provided
such fireworks comply with Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6; CPSC 16 CFR, Parts 1500 and
1507; and DOTn 49 CFR, Parts 100-178, for consumer fireworks.
3301.1.4 Rocketry. The storage, handling and use of model and high-power rockets shall
comply with the requirements of NFPA 1122, NFPA 1125, and NFPA 1127, Title 19 CCR
Chapter 6, and RCFPD Standard 24-1 (33-1 ).
3301.1.5 Ammonium nitrate. The storage and handling of ammonium nitrate shall comply
with the requirements of NFPA 490, Chapter 40, and Title 19 CCR, Chapter 10.
Exception: Storage of ammonium nitrate in magazines with blasting agents shall
comply with the requirements of NFPA 495 and Title 19 CCR, Chapter 10.
3301.7 Seizure. The fire code official is authorized to remove or cause to be removed or
disposed of in an approved manner, at the expense of the owner, explosives, explosive
materials or fireworks offered or exposed for sale, stored, possessed or used in violation of this
chapter, local ordinances, and Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this
section shall be in compliance with all applicable regulations, statutes, and laws.
SECTION 3308
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
3308.11 Retail display and sale. The retail display and sale of all fireworks, including Safe &
Sane, is prohibited.
3308.12 Firing. All aerial fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
CHAPTER 34
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SECTION 3404
STORAGE
3404.2.7.6 Repair, alteration or reconstruction of tanks and piping. The repair,
alteration or reconstruction, including welding, cutting and hot tapping of storage tanks
and piping that have been placed in service, shall be in accordance with NFPA 30 and
RCFPD Standard 34-1.
3404.2.9.5.1 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. Storage of
Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in any
location determined by the fire code official to create an unacceptable hazard to
persons and/or property.
3404.2.13 Abandonment and status of tanks. Tanks taken out of service shall be
removed in accordance with Section 3404.2.14 and RCFPD Standard 34-1, or safeguarded
in accordance with Sections 3404.2.13.1 through 3404.2.13.2.3, API 1604.
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3404.2.14 Removal and disposal of tanks. Removal and disposal of tanks shall comply
with Sections 3404.2.14.1 and 3404.2.14.2 and RCFPD Standard 34-1.
3404.3.3.9 Idle combustible pallets. Storage of empty or idle combustible pallets inside
an unprotected liquid storage area shall be limited to a maximum pile size of 500 square
feet and to a maximum storage height of 6 feet. Storage of empty or idle combustible
pallets inside a protected liquid storage area shall comply with NFPA 13 and NFPA 230.
Pallet storage shall be separated from liquid storage by aisles that are at least 8 feet
wide.
SECTION 3406
SPECIAL OPERATIONS
3406.2.4.4 Locations where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of
Class I and II liquids in above-ground tanks is prohibited in any location determined by
the fire code official to create an unacceptable hazard to persons and/or propertv.
CHAPTER 38
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
SECTION 3804
LOCATION OF CONTAINERS
3804.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. Within the limits established by law
restricting the storage of liquefied petroleum gas for the protection of heavily populated or
congested areas, the aggregate capacity of any one installation shall not exceed a water
capacity of 2,000 gallons in any location determined by the fire code official to create an
unacceptable hazard to persons and/or propertv.
Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code
official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of
occupancy, and proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed containers, degree of fire
protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.
SECTION 3807
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DEVICES
3807.5 Container orientation. Containers in multiple-container stationary installations and
containers in storage shall be oriented with relation to one another such that the length axes of
the containers are parallel.
Exception: Portable containers.
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CHAPTER 45
REFERENCED STANDARDS
ICC
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
IFC-06' 2006 International Fire Code Chapter 33
In addition to specific references in this code, the 2006 International Fire Code is a nationally
recognized fire safety standard approved by the fire code official pursuant to Appendix Chapter
1 Section 102.7.
NFPA
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
96-04* Ventilation Control and Fire Protection of 609, 904.2.1
Commercial Cooking Operations
* The 2007 Edition becomes effective upon adoption of the Standard by NFPA.
Standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Number Standard Title
4-1 Carnivals, Fairs, and Outdoor Public Assembla es
4-2 Exhibits and Tradeshows
4-3 S ecial Amusement Buildin s
4-4 Seasonal Sales Lots
4-5 Fire Emer enc Guide for Multi-Famil Dwellin s
5-1 Fire De artment Access Roadwa s
5-2 Permanent Alternative Material All-Weather Fire Access Road
5-3 Residential Vehicular Gates
5-4 Commercial & Industrial Vehicular Gates
5-5 Identification of Access Doors in Commercial/Industrial Buildin s
5-6 Roof Access
5-7 Multi-Famil Residential Buildin Addressin Standard
5-8 Commercial/Industrial Buildin Addressin Standard
5-9 Knox Box Installation
5-10 Requirements for the Design, Submittal and Review of Underground Fire Protection
Water Su I S stems
5-11 Site Plan Criteria for Fire District Ma in
8-1 Fire Safet for Schools and Classrooms
9-1 Partial Fire Protection S stems
9-2 Fire Watch
9-3 Installation of and/or Modification to Fire Alarm S stem
9-4 Fire Alarm Notification Assurance
9-5 Warehouses
10-1 Swimmin Pool Enclosures
11-1 Emer enc Helico ter Landin Facilit
14-1 Release of Construction Permits
14-2 Tem orar Fire Department Access Roadwa sand Fire H drants
26-1 Hot Work
33-1 Model Rockets
34-1 Under round Hazardous Materials Stora e Tank Abandonment/Removal
47-1 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area Standard
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CHAPTER 47
REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS
SECTION 4701
GENERAL
4701.1 Scope. The mitigation of conditions where a wildfire burning in vegetative fuels may
readily transmit fire to buildings and threaten to destroy life, overwhelm fire suppression
capabilities, or result in large property losses shall comply with this chapter and RCFPD
Standard 47-1.
APPENDIX CHAPTER 1
ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 101
GENERAL
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District (RCFPD or District), herein referred to as "this code."
SECTION 102
APPLICABILITY
102.1 Construction and design provisions. The construction and design provisions of this
code shall apply to:
1. Structures, facilities, and conditions arising after the adoption of this code.
2. Existing structures, facilities, and conditions not legally in existence at the time of
adoption of this code.
3. Existing structures, facilities, and conditions when identified in specific sections of this
code.
4. Existing structures, facilities, and conditions which, in the opinion of the fire code official,
constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
5. Existing structures buildings and facilities undergoinq construction after the adoption of
this code in which the gross floor area of reconstruction or remodel is fifty percent (50%) or
more of the existing building prior to the submittal of a building permit application.
6. Existing structures. buildings. and facilities undergoinq construction after the adoption of
102.6 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code
shall be those that are listed in Chapter 45 and RCFPD standards approved by the fire code
official after the adoption of this code. Such codes and standards shall be considered part of the
requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference. Where differences
occur between the provisions of this code and the referenced standards, the fire code official
shall determine which requirement meets the intent of this code.
102.9 Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a
specific requirement, the fire code official shall determine which requirement meets the intent of
this code. Provisions of the California Code of Regulations that are included in this code
specifically or by reference shall prevail except where this code contains a more restrictive
requirement
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SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
Deleted
SECTION 104
GENERAL AUTHORITY AND RESPONSIBILITIES
104.1 General. The fire code official is hereby authorized to implement, administer, and enforce
the provisions of this code and shall have the authority to render interpretations of this code,
and to adopt policies, procedures, rules, and regulations in order to clarify the application of its
provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations shall be in
compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and shall not have the effect of waiving
requirements specifically provided for in this code.
104.1.1 Appointment. The fire code official shall be appointed by the fire chief and shall
continue in his/her position in accordance with the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection
District Rules and Regulations.
104.1.2 Deputies. In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with
the concurrence of the appointing authority, the fire code official shall have the authority to
appoint a deputy fire code official, other related technical officers, inspectors, and other
employees.
104.1.3 Other enforcement officers. The following persons are hereby authorized, during
the course of their official duties, to enforce the provisions of this code and to make arrests
and issue citations as authorized by law:
1. The San Bernardino County Sheriff and any Deputy Sheriff
2. Officers of the United States Forest Service
3. The State Forest Ranger and Peace Officers of the California Department of Forestry
and Fire Protection
4. Officers of the California Highway Patrol
5. Law enforcement and authorized members of fire agencies operating under automatic
or mutual aid agreements within the boundaries of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire
Protection District
6. Officers of the San Bernardino County Weed Abatement Section
7. Employees of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Fire Construction Services and Code
Enforcement divisions.
104.1.4 Liability. The fire code official, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of
this code, while acting for the jurisdiction, shall not thereby be rendered liable personally,
and is hereby relieved from all personal liability for any damage accruing to persons or
property as a result of an act required or permitted in the discharge of official duties.
104.1.5 Legal defense. Any suit instituted against any officer or employee because of an
act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the
provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until
the final termination of the proceedings. The fire code official or any subordinate shall not be
liable for costs in an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the
provisions of this code; and any officer of the District, acting in good faith and without
malice, shall be free from liability for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason
of any act or omission in the performance of official duties in connection therewith.
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104.8 Modifications. Whenever there are practical 'difficulties involved in carrying out the
provisions of this code, the fire code official shall have the authority to grant modifications for
individual cases, provided the fire code official shall first find that special individual reason makes
the strict letter of this code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and
purpose of this code and that such modification does not lessen the health, life and fire safety
requirements. The details of action granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the.
files of the District.
104.12 Cost recovery. Costs incurred by the District for fire suppression, investigation, rescue,
emergency medical care responses to a traffic collision or accident and containment/mitigation of
a hazardous materials release are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code
Sections 13009 and 13009.1. Any person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of law,
District far securing such an emergencv situation shall constitute a debt of such person and shall
be collectible by the District in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract,
expressed or implied Fire inspection costs are recoverable in accordance with the District's Fee
Resolution.
SECTION 105
PERMITS
105.3.1 Expiration. An operational permit shall remain in effect until reissued, renewed, or
revoked or for such a period of time as specified in the permit. Construction permits and fees
shall be in accordance with the policies procedures and ordinances of the Building and
Safety Department having jurisdiction either the City of Rancho Cucamonga or the County
of San Bernardino. Permits are not transferable and any change in occupancy, operation,
tenancy, or ownership shall require that a new permit be issued.
105.5.1 Non-payment of permit fee. The fire code official is authorized to revoke a permit
issued under the provisions of this code when the permittee fails to pay permit fees in
accordance with the terms of the Permit Application or when a check or credit/debit card
submitted for payment of the permit fee(s) is returned or declined.
105.6 Required operational permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue operational
permits for the operations set forth in Sections 105.6.1 through 105.6.66.
105.6.1 Access control. An operational permit is required to maintain a motorized gate
across a fire apparatus access road.
105.6.2 Aerosol products. An operational permit is required to manufacture, store or
handle an aggregate quantity of Level 2 or Level 3 aerosol products in excess of 500
pounds net weight.
105.6.3 Amusement buildings. An operational permit is required to operate a special
amusement building.
105.6.4 Aviation facilities. An operational permit is required to use a Group H or Group S
occupancy for aircraft servicing or repair and aircraft fuel-servicing vehicles. Additional
permits required by other sections of this code include, but are not limited to, hot work,
hazardous materials and flammable or combustible finishes.
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105.6.5 Battery charger operation. An operational permit is required for a battery charger
operation where the total quantity of electrolyte in all batteries is more than 50 gallons.
105.6.6 Carnivals, fairs, and outdoor public assemblages. An operational permit is
required to conduct a carnival, fair, or similar outdoor public assemblage event.
105.6.7 Cellulose nitrate film. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use
cellulose nitrate film in a Group A occupancy.
105.6.8 Combustible dust-producing operations. An operational permit is required to
operate a grain elevator, flour starch mill, feed mill, or a plant pulverizing aluminum, coal,
cocoa, magnesium, spices or sugar, or other operations producing combustible dusts as
defined in Chapter 2.
105.6.9 Combustible fibers. An operational permit is required for the storage and handling
of combustible fibers in quantities greater than 100 cubic feet.
Exception: A permit is not required for agricultural storage.
105.6.10 Commercial cooking operation. An operational permit is required for a
commercial cooking operation regulated by Section 609.
105.6.11 Compressed gases. An operational permit is required for the storage, use or
handling at normal temperature and pressure (NTP) of compressed gases in excess of the
amounts listed in Table 105.6.8.
Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the
vehicle.
105.6.12 Covered mall buildings. An operational permit is required for:
1. The placement of retail fixtures and displays, concession equipment, displays of
highly combustible goods and similar items in the mall.
2. The display of liquid- or gas-fired equipment in the mall.
3. The use of open-flame or flame-producing equipment in the mall.
105.6.13 Cryogenic fluids. An operational permit is required to produce, store, transport on
site, use, handle or dispense cryogenic fluids in excess of the amounts listed in Table
105.6.10.
Exception: Permits are not required for vehicles equipped for and using cryogenic fluids
as a fuel for propelling the vehicle or for refrigerating the lading.
105.6.14 Cutting and welding. An operational permit is required to conduct cutting or
welding operations within the jurisdiction.
105.6.15 Deep sedation /general anesthesia. An operational permit is required to operate
a facility that renders clients incapable of self-preservation by means of deep sedation IV
sedation, or by the use of general anesthesia.
105.6.16 Delayed egress. An operational permit is required for a delayed egress system.
105.6.17 Dipping operations. An operational permit is required to conduct dipping
operations regulated by Chapter 15.
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105.6.18 Dry cleaning plants. An operational permit is required to engage in the business
of dry cleaning or to change to a more hazardous cleaning solvent used in existing dry
cleaning equipment.
105.6.19 Emergency helicopter landing facility. An operational permit is required for an
emergency helicopter landing facility.
105.6.20 Exhibits and trade shows. An operational permit is required to operate indoor or
outdoor exhibits and trade shows and indoor displays regulated by Section 314.
105.6.21 Explosives. An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage,
handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks or
pyrotechnic special effects within the scope of Chapter 33.
Exception: Storage in Group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black powder
and small arms primers for personal use, not for resale and in accordance with Section
3306.
105.6.22 Fire alarm central/remote station. An operational permit is required to operate a
fire alarm central/remote station.
105.6.23 Fire hydrants and valves. An operational permit is required to use or operate fire
hydrants or valves intended for fire suppression purposes which are installed on water
systems and accessible to a fire apparatus access road that is open to or generally used by
the public.
Exception: A permit is not required for authorized employees of the water company that
supplies the system or the fire department to use or operate fire hydrants or valves.
105.6.24 Flammable and combustible liquids. An operational permit is required:
1. To use or operate a pipeline for the transportation within facilities of flammable or
combustible liquids. This requirement shall not apply to the off-site transportation in
pipelines regulated by the Department of Transportation (DOTn) nor does it apply to
piping systems.
2. To store, handle or use Class I liquids in excess of 5 gallons in a building or in
excess of 10 gallons outside of a building, except that a permit is not required for the
following:
2.1 The storage or use of Class I liquids in the fuel tank of a motor vehicle, aircraft,
motorboat, mobile power plant or mobile heating plant, unless such storage, in
the opinion of the code official, would cause an unsafe condition.
2.2 The storage or use of paints, oils, varnishes or similar flammable mixtures when
such liquids are stored for maintenance, painting or similar purposes for a period
of not more than 30 days.
3. To store, handle, or use Class II or Class IIIA liquids in excess of 25 gallons in a
building or in excess of 60 gallons outside a building, except for fuel oil used in
connection with oil-burning equipment.
4. To remove Class I or Class II liquids from an underground storage tank used for
fueling motor vehicles by any means other than the approved, stationary on-site
pumps normally used for dispensing purposes.
5. To operate tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells, fuel-dispensing
stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable and combustible
liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or used.
6. To place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an underground,
protected above-ground, orabove-ground flammable or combustible liquid tank.
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7. To change the type of contents stored in a flammable or combustible liquid tank to a
material which poses a greater hazard than that for which the tank was designed and
constructed.
8. To manufacture, process, blend, or refine flammable or combustible liquids.
9. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at
commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.
10. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks
of motor vehicles at commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing
establishments.
11. To remove an underground, .protected above-ground, or above-ground flammable or
combustible liquid tank.
12. To store, handle, or use flammable or combustible liquids is excess of the maximum
allowable quantity.
105.6.25 Floor finishing. An operational permit is required for floor finishing or surfacing
operations exceeding 350 square feet using Class I or Class II liquids.
105.6.26 Fruit and crop ripening. An operational permit is required to operate afruit- or
crop-ripening facility or conduct afruit-ripening process using ethylene gas.
105.6.27 Hazardous materials. An operational permit is required to store, transport on site,
dispense, use or handle hazardous materials in excess of the amounts listed in Table
105.6.20 and RCFPD Standard 47-1.
105.6.28 HPM facilities. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous
production materials.
105.6.29 High-piled storage. An operational permit is required to use a building or portion
thereof as a high-piled storage area exceeding 500 square feet.
105.6.30 Hot work fixed site. An operational permit is required for affixed-site hot work
area such as welding booths and similar areas as described in Chapter 26. .
105.6.31 Hot work operations. An operational permit is required for hot work including, but
not limited to:
1. Public exhibitions and demonstrations where hot work is conducted.
2. Use of portable hot work equipment inside a structure.
Exception: Work that is conducted under a construction permit.
3. Hot work conducted within a hazardous fire area.
4. Application of roof coverings with the use of an open-flame device.
105.6.32 Hot work program. An operational permit is required to carry out a Hot Work
Program. This program allows approved personnel to regulate their facility's hot work
operations. The approved personnel shall be trained in the fire safety aspects denoted in
this chapter and shall be responsible for issuing permits requiring compliance with the
requirements found in Chapter 26. These permits shall be issued only to their employees or
hot work operations under their supervision.
105.6.33 Industrial ovens. An operational permit is required for operation of industrial
ovens regulated by Chapter 21.
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105.6.34 Large family daycare. An operational permit is required to operate a large family
daycare.
105.6.35 Lumber yards and woodworking plants. An operational permit is required for the
storage or processing of lumber exceeding 100,000 board feet (8,333 ft3).
105.6.36 Liquid- or gas-fueled vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings. An
operational permit is required to display, operate or demonstrate liquid- or gas-fueled
vehicles or equipment in assembly buildings.
105.6.37 LP-gas. An operational permit is required for:
1. Storage and use of LP-gas.
Exceptions:
1. A permit is not required for individual containers with a 500-gallon water
capacity or less serving occupancies in Group R-3.
2. A permit is not required for individual containers with a water capacity of
2.5 pounds (nominal 1 pound LP-gas capacityl or less used with portable
appliances or equipment.
2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.
105.6.38 Magnesium. An operational permit is required to melt, cast, heat treat or grind
more than 10 pounds of magnesium.
105.6.39 Miscellaneous combustible storage. An operational permit is required to store in
any building or upon any premises in excess of 2,500 cubic feet gross volume of
combustible empty packing cases, boxes, barrels or similar containers, rubber tires, rubber,
cork or similar combustible material.
105.6.40 Motor fuel-dispensing facility. An operational permit is required to operate an
automotive, marine, or fleet motor fuel-dispensing facility.
105.6.41 Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of
an open fire or a fire on any public street, alley, road, or other public or private ground.
Instructions and stipulations of the permit shall be adhered to.
Exception: Recreational fires in areas not subject to the provisions of Chapter 47.
105.6.42 Open flames and torches. An operational permit is required to remove paint with
a torch; or to use a torch or open-flame device in a hazardous fire area.
105.6.43 Open flames and candles. An operational permit is required to use open flames
or candles in connection with assembly areas, dining areas of restaurants, or drinking
establishments.
105.6.44 Organic coatings. An operational permit is required for any organic-coating
manufacturing operation producing more than 1 gallon of an organic coating in one day.
105.6.45 Pallet storage. An operational permit is required for the storage of pallets in
excess of 200 cubic feet.
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105.6.46 Places of assembly. An operational permit is required to operate a place of
assembly.
105.6.47 Powder coating. An operational permit is required to conduct powder coating
operations and processes regulated bV Chapter 15.
105.6.48 Private fire hydrants. An operational permit is required for the removal from
service, use or operation of private fire hydrants.
Exception: A permit is not required for private industry with trained maintenance
personnel, private fire brigade or fire departments to maintain, test, and use private
hydrants.
105.6.49 Public assemblage. An operational permit is required for an outdoor public
assemblage regulated by Section 403.
105.6.50 Pyrotechnic special effects material. An operational permit is required for use
and handling of pyrotechnic special effects material.
105.6.51 Pyroxylin plastics. An operational permit is required for storage or handling of
more than 25 pounds of cellulose nitrate (pyroxylin) plastics and for the assembly or
manufacture of articles involving pyroxylin plastics.
105.6.52 Recycling and scrap metal facilities. An operational permit is required to operate
a commercial recycling or scrap metal facility regulated by Section 317.
105.6.53 Refrigeration equipment. An operational permit is required to operate a
mechanical refrigeration unit or system regulated by Chapter 6.
105.6.54 Reinforced plastics /resin application. An operational permit is required to
handle and apply reinforced plastics and operate a resin application process or area
regulated by Chapter 15.
105.6.55 Repair garage. An operational permit is required for the operation of a repair
garage.
105.6.56 Rooftop heliports. An operational permit is required for the operation of a rooftop
heliport.
105.6.57 Seasonal sales lot. An operational permit is required to operate an outdoor
display and sales area of seasonal items such as pumpkins and Christmas trees.
105.6.58 Spraying operations. An operational permit is required to conduct a spraying
operation utilizing flammable or combustible liquids, electrostatic apparatus, organic
peroxides, ordual-component coatings regulated by Chapter 15.
105.6.59 Stationary storage battery system. An operational permit is required for a
stationary storage battery system regulated by Section 608.
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105.6.60 Storage of scrap tires and fire byproducts. An operational permit is required to
establish, conduct or maintain storage of scrap tires and fire byproducts that exceeds 2,500
cubic feet of total volume of scrap tires and for indoor storage of tires and fire byproducts.
105.6.61 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies. An operational permit is
required to operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area
in excess of 200 square feet, or a canopy in excess of 400 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Fabric canopies open on all sides which comply with all of the following:
2.1 Individual canopies having a maximum size of 700 square feet.
2.2 The aggregate area of multiple canopies placed side by side without a fire
break clearance of not less than 12 feet shall not exceed 700 square feet
total.
2.3 A minimum clearance of 12 feet to structures and other tents shall be
provided.
105.6.62 Tire-rebuilding plants. An operational permit is required for the operation and
maintenance of afire-rebuilding plant.
105.6.63 Waste handling. An operational permit is required for the operation of waste
material-handling facilities.
105.6.64 Wood products. An operational permit is required to store chips, hogged material,
lumber or plywood in excess of 200 cubic feet.
105.6.65 Wrecking yards. An operational permit is required to operate a wrecking yard
regulated by Section 317.
105.6.66 Additional permits. In addition to the permits required by Appendix Chapter 1,
Section 105.6, the following permits shall be obtained from the Bureau of Fire Prevention
prior to engaging in the following activities, operations, practices, or functions:
1. Production facilities. To change use or occupancy, or allow the attendance of a
live audience, or for wrap up parties.
2. Pyrotechnics and special effects. To use pyrotechnic special effects, open
flame, use of flammable or combustible liquids and gases, welding, and the
parking of motor vehicles in any building or location used for the purpose of
motion picture, television, and commercial production
3. Live audiences. To install seating arrangements for live audiences in approved
production facilities, production studios, and sound stages. See Chapter 46.
105.7 Required construction permits. The fire code official is authorized to issue construction
permits for work as set forth in Sections 105.7.1 through 105.7.13.
105.7.1 Automatic fire-extinguishing systems. A construction permit is required for
installation of or modification to an automatic fire-extinguishing system. Maintenance
performed in accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not
require a permit.
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105.7.2 Battery charger operation. A construction permit is required to install a battery
charger serving batteries in a facility that have a liquid capacity of more than 50 gallons.
105.7.3 Compressed gases. When the compressed gases in use or storage exceed the
amounts listed in Table 105.6.8, a construction permit is required to install, repair damage
to, abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close, or substantially modify a
compressed gas system.
Exceptions:
1. Routine maintenance.
2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for
permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work. The
permit applicant shall apply for approval to close storage, use or handling
facilities at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use or handling
of compressed or liquefied gases. Such application shall include any change or
alteration of the facility closure plan filed pursuant to Section 2701.6.3. The 30-
day period is not applicable when approved based on special circumstances
requiring such waiver.
105.7.4 Delayed egress device or system. A construction permit is required for installation
or modification of a delayed egress device or delayed egress system.
105.7.5 Emergency helicopter landing facility. A construction permit is required for
construction and installation of an emergency helicopter landing facility.
105.7.6 Fire alarm and detection systems and related equipment. A construction permit
is required for installation of or modification to fire alarm and detection systems and related
equipment. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a
modification and does not require a permit.
105.7.7 Fire pumps and related equipment. A construction permit is required for
installation of or modification to fire pumps and related fuel tanks, jockey pumps, controllers,
and generators. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered a
modification and does not require a permit.
105.7.8 Flammable and combustible liquids. A construction permit is required:
1. To repair or modify a pipeline for the transportation of flammable or combustible
liquids.
2. To install, construct or alter tank vehicles, equipment, tanks, plants, terminals, wells,
fuel-dispensing stations, refineries, distilleries and similar facilities where flammable
and combustible liquids are produced, processed, transported, stored, dispensed or
used.
3. To install, alter, remove, abandon or otherwise dispose of a flammable or
combustible liquid tank.
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105.7.9 Hazardous materials. A construction permit is required to install, repair damage to,
abandon, remove, place temporarily out of service, close, or substantially modify a storage
facility or other area regulated by Chapter 27 when the hazardous materials in use or
storage exceed the amounts listed in Table 105.6.20.
Exceptions:
1. Routine maintenance.
2. For emergency repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for
permit shall be made within two working days of commencement of work.
105.7.10 Industrial ovens. A construction permit is required for installation of industrial
ovens covered by Chapter 21.
Exceptions:
1. Routine maintenance.
2. For repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be
made within two working days of commencement of work.
105.7.11 LP-gas. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an
LP-gas system.
105.7.12 Mechanical refrigeration. A construction permit is required for the installation or
modification of mechanical refrigeration equipment or a mechanical refrigeration system.
105.7.13 Private fire hydrants. A construction permit is required for the installation or
modification of private fire hydrants.
105.7.14 Spraying or dipping. A construction permit is required to install or modify a spray
roam, dip tank or booth.
105.7.15 Standpipe systems. A construction permit is required for the installation,
modification, or removal from service of a standpipe system. Maintenance performed in
accordance with this code is not considered a modification and does not require a permit.
105.7.16 Stationary storage battery systems. A permit is required to install a stationary
storage battery system having a liquid capacity of more than 50 gallons.
105.7.17 Temporary membrane structures, tents and canopies. A construction permit is
required to erect an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in
excess of 200 square feet, or a canopy in excess of 400 square feet.
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Funeral tents and curtains or extensions attached thereto, when used for funeral
services.
3. Fabric canopies and awnings open on all sides which comply with all of the
following:
3.1. Individual canopies shall have a maximum size of 700 square feet.
3.2. The aggregate area of multiple canopies placed side by side without a fire
break clearance of not less than 12 feet shall not exceed 700 square feet
total.
3.3. A minimum clearance of 12 feet to structures and other tents shall be
maintained.
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SECTION 106
INSPECTIONS
106.5 Fees. Inspection fees, if any, shall be in accordance with a District Fee Resolution.
SECTION 108
BOARD OF APPEALS
108.1 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions,
or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of
this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall
be in accordance with Appendix A as amended. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the
governing body and shall serve in accordance with the provisions of Appendix A as amended.
The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any
matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business
and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the
fire code official.
SECTION 109
VIOLATIONS
109.2.3 Prosecution of violations. If the notice of violation is not complied with promptly,
the fire code official is authorized to request the legal counsel of the jurisdiction to institute
the appropriate legal proceedings at law or in equity to restrain, correct, or abate such
violation or to require removal or termination of the unlawful occupancy of the structure in
violation of the provisions of this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto. In
addition to, or in place of, any other remedy which is allowed by law, administrative penalties
may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or District ordinance.
109.3 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in
violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a
permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor,
punishable by a fine of not more than 1 000 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or
both such fine and imprisonment. The fire code official, with the concurrence of the chief and the
district attorney is authorized to use administrative citations and fines as allowed by an
ordinance of the Board of Directors in place of the violation penalties contained in this section.
Each day that a violation continues after notice has been served shall be deemed a separate
offense.
In addition to or in place of the foregoing penalties, administrative penalties pursuant to the
District's Administrative Citation Ordinance may be imposed in connection with any violation of
this code or any District ordinance. Any person violating or who has violated any section of this
code or District ordinance may be issued an administrative citation in accordance with the
Administrative Citation Ordinance.
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SECTION 111
STOP WORK ORDER
111.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served
with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a
violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to violation penalties as specified in Section 109.3.
Each day that work continues in violation of a stop work order shall be deemed a separate
offense.
APPENDIX A
BOARD OF APPEALS
A101.2 Membership. The membership of the board shall consist of five voting members having
the qualifications established by this section. Members shall be nominated by the fire code
official or the chief administrative officer of the jurisdiction, subject to confirmation by a majority
vote of the governing body. Members shall serve without remuneration or compensation, and
shall be removed from office prior to the end of their appointed terms only for cause. Where
there is a practical difficulty with impaneling a board with the members outlined herein, the make
up of the board may be altered in accordance with a plan agreed to by the fire code official, the
governing body, and the appellant.
A101.3 Terms of office. Members shall be appointed to hear and rule on a specific appeal. The
term of office shall be for the duration of the appeal process for a specific appeal. Upon
completion of all reauired duties for said appeal. the board shall automatically be dissolved.
A101.3.1 Initial appointments. Deleted
A101.3.2 Vacancies. Vacancies shall be filled in the manner in which original appointments are
required to be made.
A101.3.3 Removal from office. Members shall be removed from the board prior to the end of
the appeal process only for cause. Continued absence of any member from regular meetings of
the board shall, at the discretion of the applicable governing body, render any such member
liable to immediate removal from office.
A101.7 Meetings. The board shall be established and convene its first meeting within 30 days
after notice of appeal has been received.
A101.8 Conflict of interest. Members with a material or financial interest in a matter under
appeal shall not be eligible to serve on the board. Appointees to the board who are found to
have a material or financial interest in the matter before the board shall be immediately removed
from the board for cause and shall be ineligible to serve on future boards.
A101.10 Procedures. The board shall be operated in accordance with the California Code of
Civil Procedure and may establish rules and regulations for its own procedure not inconsistent
with the provisions of this code and applicable state law.
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APPENDIX B
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
SECTION 6105
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
8105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-
family dwellings having afire-flow calculation area which does not exceed 3,600 square feet
shall be 1,000 gallons per minute. Fire-flow and flow duration for dwellings having afire-flow
calculation area in excess of 3,600 square feet shall not be less than that specified in Table
B105.1.
Exception: A reduction in required fire flow of 50 percent (50%), as approved, is allowed
when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. The resulting
fire-flow shall not be less than 1,000 gallons per minute for the prescribed duration as
specified in Table 6105.1.
8105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow
duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table
B105.1.
Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 50_percent (50%), as approved, is
allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed
in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less
than 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table
8105.1.
SECTION 5: Violation Penalties
It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, partnership, or corporation to violate any provision or to
fail to comply with any of the requirements of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby. Any
person, firm, partnership, or corporation violating any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes
adopted hereby or failing to comply with any of its requirements shall be deemed guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be punished by a fine not exceeding One
Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding six (ti) months, or by both such
fine and imprisonment. Each person, firm, partnership, or corporation shall be deemed guilty of
a separate offense for each and every day or any portion thereof during which any violation of
any provision of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby is committed, continued, or
permitted by such person, firm, partnership, or corporation, and shall be deemed punishable
therefore as provided in this Ordinance.
SECTION 6: Abatement of Nuisance
The violation of any of the provisions of this Ordinance or the Codes adopted hereby shall
constitute a nuisance and may be abated by the Board through civil process by means of
restraining order, preliminary or permanent injunction, or in any other manner provided by law
for the abatement of such nuisances.
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SECTION 7: Severability
The Board hereby declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of
this Ordinance or the Code hereby adopted be rendered or declared invalid by any final court
action in a court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason of any preemptive legislation, the
remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences, and words of this Ordinance and the
Codes hereby adopted shall remain in full force and effect.
SECTION 8: Rights Reserved
Nothing in this ordinance or in the Fire Code hereby adopted shall be construed to affect any
suit or proceeding pending in any court, or any rights acquired, or any liability incurred, or any
cause or causes of action, or any existing agreement under any ordinance hereby repealed as
cited in Section 1 of this ordinance; nor shall any just or legal right or remedy of any character
be lost, impaired, or affected by this Ordinance.
SECTION 9: Publication
The Secretary of the District shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause the
same or a summary thereof to be published and posted as required by law.
SECTION 10: Date of Effect
This ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after the date of its final passage and adoption.
._ Please see [he following page far
formal adoption, certification and signatures
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 5`" day of December 2007.
AYES: Gutierrez, Kurth, Michael, Spagnolo, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
ATTEST:
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Debra J. a s, Secretary
I, DEBRA J. ADAMS, SECRETARY of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, do
hereby certify that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced at a Regular Meeting
of the Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District held
on the 7`" day of November 2007 and was passed at a Regular Meeting of the
Board of Directors of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District held on the
6`h day of December 2007.
Executed this 6`" day of December 2007 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Debra J. Ad ms ecretary