HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD-054 - Ordinances ORDINANCE NO. FD 54
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO
CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2013 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 50 of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District and any provisions of any
District ordinance that are in conflict with the Fire Code hereby adopted are hereby repealed provided,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 2013 California Fire Code as published by the California Building
Standards Commission, with errata, including Appendix Chapter 4; Appendices A, B, BB, C, CC, H,
and I; Chapter 56 of the 2012 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, property, and the community
from injury; fire; explosion; hazardous materials, substances, devices, conditions, processes,
activities, operations, practices, and functions; environmental damage; and economic harm, 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.
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
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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 and California Code of Regulations Title 14 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 2013 California Fire Code and 2012 International Fire Code are adopted by
this ordinance and which chapters and appendices have been amended by this ordinance.
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Fire Code Adoption Matrix — Divisions and Chapters
Division/ Adopt Adopt Adopt IFC
California California Model Code Not Adopted-
Chapter/ Title Cade without Code with with Reference
Appendix Amendments Local State/Local Only
Amendments Amendments
_ Division I California Administration X
Division II Administration X
Ch.2 Definitions X
Ch.3 General Precautions Against Fire X
Ch.4 Emergency Planning and Preparedness X
Ch.5 Fire Service Features X
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Ch.6 Building Services and Systems X
Ch.7 Fire-Resistance-Rated Construction X •
Ch.8 Interior Finish,Decorative Materials and Furnishings X
Ch.9 Fire Protection Systems X
Ch.10 Means of Egress X
Ch.11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings X •
Ch.12-19 RESERVED
Ch.20 Aviation Facilities X
Ch.21 Dry Cleaning X
Ch.22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations X
Ch.23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages X
_ Ch.24 Flammable Finishes X
Ch.25 Fruit and Crop Ripening X ,
Ch.26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging X
Ch.27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities _ X
Ch.28 Lumber Yards and Woodworking Facilities X
Ch.29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings X
Ch.30 Industrial Ovens X
Ch.31 Tents and Other Membrane Structures X
Ch.32 High-Piles Combustible Storage _ X
Ch.33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition X
Ch.34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage X
Ch.35 Welding and Other Hot Work X
Ch.36 Marinas X
Ch.37-47 RESERVED
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound X
Ch.48 Stages
Ch.49 Requirements for Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas X
Ch.50 Hazardous Materials–General Provisions X
Ch.51 Aerosols X
Ch.52 Combustible Fibers X
Ch.53 Compressed Gases X
Ch.54 Corrosive Materials X
Ch.55 Cryogenic Fluids X
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Ch.56 Explosives and Fireworks X
Ch.57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids X
Ch.58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids X
Ch.59 Flammable Solids X
Ch.60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials X
Ch.61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases X
Ch.62 Organic Peroxides X
Ch,63 Oxidizers,Oxidizing Gases,and Oxidizing Cryogenic X
Fluids
Ch.64 Pyrophoric Materials X
Ch.65 Pyroxylin(Cellulose Nitrate)Plastics X
Ch.66 Unstable(Reactive)Materials X
Ch.67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids X ,
Ch.68-79 RESERVED
Ch.80 Referenced Standards X
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Fire Code Adoption Matrix —Appendices
Adopt Adopt Adopt IFC
California California Model Code NotAdopted-
Appendix Title Code without Code with with Reference
Amendments Local State/Local Only
Amendments Amendments
Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and x
App.Ch.4 Occupancy
App.A Board of Appeals X
App.B and BB Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings X
App.C and CC Fire Hydrant Locations and Distributions X
App.D,E,F,G Various X
App.H Hazardous Materials Management Plan X
App.I Fire Protection Systems—Noncompliant Conditions X
App.J,K Various X
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 2013 California Fire Code and Chapter 56 of the 2012 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.
DIVISION II
ADMINISTRATION
PART 1 —GENERAL PROVISIONS
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 required in Chapter 11.
4. Existing structures, facilities, and conditions which, in the opinion of the fire code official,
constitute a distinct hazard to life or property.
102.7 Referenced codes and standards. The codes and standards referenced in this code shall be
those that are listed in Chapter 80 and RCFPD standards approved by the fire code official. Such
codes and standards shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed
extent of each such reference and as further regulated in Sections 102.7.1 through 102.7.3.
102.7.1 Conflicts. Where conflicts occur between provisions of this code and referenced codes
and standards, the provisions of this code shall apply.
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102.7.2 Provisions in referenced codes and standards. Where the extent of the reference to
a referenced code or standard includes subject matter that is within the scope of this code, the
provisions of this code, as applicable, shall take precedence over the provisions in the
referenced code or standard.
102.7.3 Intent of the Code. Where the intent of the code is unclear due to differences that may
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.
102.10 Conflicting Provisions. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in a specific case, different sections of
this code specify different materials, methods of construction, or other requirements, the most restrictive
shall govern. Provisions of the California Code of Regulations that are included in this code specifically
or by reference shall prevail except where this code or a referenced code or standard contains a more
restrictive requirement.
102.13 State Responsibility Area. State Responsibility Area (SRA) within the District shall be subject
to the provisions of California Code of Regulations Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 2
known as the "SRA Fire Safe Regulations" except when provisions of this code are more restrictive
than the corresponding provisions of Title 14.
Exception: When in the opinion of the fire code official the provisions of the SRA Fire Safe
Regulations are better suited to the conditions, circumstances, or practical difficulties existing
or inherent in the SRA, the requirements of the SRA Fire Safe Regulations that are less
restrictive than this code may be approved in whole or in part for a specific application or
project. The approval of a less restrictive provision of the SRA Fire Safe Regulations over a
more restrictive provision of this code in one case shall not be construed to be an approval in
any other case.
102.13.1 Amendments. The SRA Fire Safe Regulations are amended as follows:
1270.04. Provisions for Application of these Regulations
This subchapter shall be applied as follows:
(a) Local jurisdictions shall provide the Director and the District with notice of
applications for grading permits, building permits, tentative parcel maps,
tentative maps, and use permits for construction or development within SRA.
(b) The District shall review and make fire protection recommendations on
applicable construction or development permits or maps provided by the local
jurisdiction.
(c) The local jurisdiction shall ensure that the applicable sections of this subchapter
and/or this code become a condition of approval of any applicable construction
or development permit or map.
1270.09 Appeals. Where an exception is not granted by the inspection authority, the
applicant may appeal such denial in accordance with Section 108 of this code.
PART 2—ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
SECTION 103
DEPARTMENT OF FIRE PREVENTION
Deleted
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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 hold
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 (CalFire)
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. Employees of the City of Rancho Cucamonga's Fire Construction Services and Code
Enforcement divisions who have been expressly designated by their appointing authority as
having the power of arrest or the authority to issue administrative citations.
104.1.4 Liability. The fire code official, officer or employee charged with the enforcement of this
code, while acting in that capacity 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 iurisdiction 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.
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.
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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, causes an
emergency response is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs set out in
Government Code Section 53150 et seq. Any expense incurred by the District in responding to and
securing such an emergency 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 which shall be 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 Ambulatory Health-Care Facility. An operational permit is required to operate an
ambulatory health-care facility.
105.6.4 Amusement buildings. An operational permit is required to operate a special
amusement building.
105.6.5 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.
105.6.6 Battery charging operation. An operational permit is required for a battery charging
operation where the total quantity of electrolyte in all batteries is more than 50 gallons.
105.6.7 Carnivals, fairs, and outdoor public assemblages. An operational permit is required to
conduct a carnival, fair, or outdoor public assemblage event regulated by Section 403.
105.6.8 Cellulose nitrate film. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use cellulose
nitrate film in a Group A occupancy.
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105.6.9 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.
105.6.10 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.
105.6.11 Commercial cooking operation. An operational permit is required for a commercial
cooking operation regulated by Section 609.
105.6.12 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.
105.6.13 Covered and open 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.
105.6.14 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.
105.6.15 Cutting and welding. An operational permit is required to conduct cutting or welding
operations within the jurisdiction.
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 24.
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 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.
105.6.20 Explosives. An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling,
sale, or use of any quantity of explosives or explosive materials within the scope of Chapter 56 as
amended.
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 5606.
105.6.21 Fire alarm services. An operational permit is required to provide fire alarm services
including testing, maintenance, repair, installation, and supervising station or contracting for
supervising station services.
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105.6.22 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.
105.6.23 Fireworks. An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling,
sale, display, or use of fireworks in accordance with Chapter 56 as amended, including Safe and
Sane fireworks.
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 and in an amount not to exceed 25 gallons aggregate per
site or facility.
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.
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4. To store, handle, or use Class IIIB liquids in tanks or portable tanks for fueling motor
vehicles at motor fuel-dispensing facilities or where connected to fuel-burning equipment.
Exception: Fuel oil and used motor oil used for space heating or water heating.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. To place temporarily out of service (for more than 90 days) an underground, protected
above-ground, or above-ground flammable or combustible liquid tank.
8. 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.
9. To manufacture, process, blend, or refine flammable or combustible liquids.
10. To engage in the dispensing of liquid fuels into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles at
commercial, industrial, governmental or manufacturing establishments.
11. To utilize a site for the dispensing of liquid fuels from tank vehicles into the fuel tanks of
motor vehicles, marine craft, and other special equipment at commercial, industrial,
governmental or manufacturing establishments.
12. To remove an underground, protected above-ground, or above-ground flammable or
combustible liquid tank.
13. 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 a fruit- or crop-
ripening facility or conduct a fruit-ripening process using ethylene gas.
105.6.27 Fumigation and insecticidal fogging. An operational permit is required to operate a
business of fumigation or insecticidal fogging, and to maintain a room, vault, or chamber in which
a toxic or flammable fumigant is used.
105.6.28 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 49-1.
105.6.29 HPM facilities. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous
production materials.
105.6.30 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.
105.6.31 Hot work fixed site. An operational permit is required for a fixed-site hot work area such
as welding booths and similar areas as described in Chapter 35.
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105.6.32 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 or a wildfire risk area.
4. Application of roof coverings with the use of an open-flame device.
105.6.33 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
a..rod 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 35.
These permits shall be issued only to their employees or hot work operations under their
supervision.
105.6.34 Industrial ovens. An operational permit is required for operation of industrial ovens
regulated by Chapter 30.
105.6.35 Large family daycare. An operational permit is required to operate a large family
daycare.
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 or multiple container systems having an aggregate quantity not
exceeding 500 gallons 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-qas capacity' or less used with portable
appliances or equipment.
2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.
105.6.38 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).
105.6.39 Magnesium. An operational permit is required to melt, cast, heat treat or grind more
than 10 pounds of magnesium.
105.6.40 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.
105.6.41 Motor fuel-dispensing facility. An operational permit is required to operate an
automotive, marine, or fleet motor fuel-dispensing facility.
105.6.42 Open burning. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of an
open fire, bonfire, 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 Deleted
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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 Open flames and devices. An operational permit is required to remove paint with a
torch or to use a torch, open-flame device, machine, or process in a wildfire risk area where such
device, machine, or process is likely, in the opinion of the fire code official, to start or cause a fire.
105.6.45 Open flames in Group E occupancies. An operational permit is required to use open
flames, fire, or conduct burning in a Group E occupancy.
105.6.46 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.
105.6.47 Pallet storage. An operational permit is required for the storage of pallets in excess of
200 cubic feet.
105.6.48 Places of assembly. An operational permit is required to operate a place of assembly or
public assemblage.
105.6.49 Powder coating. An operational permit is required to conduct powder coating operations
and processes regulated by Chapter 24.
105.6.50 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.
105.6.51 Pyrotechnic special effects material. An operational permit is required for the
manufacture, assembly, handling, storage, sale, or use of pyrotechnic special effects material in
accordance with Chapter 56 as amended.
105.6.52 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.
105.6.53 Recreational fire. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of a
recreational fire.
105.6.54 Refrigeration equipment. An operational permit is required to operate a mechanical
refrigeration unit or system regulated by Section 606.
105.6.55 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 24.
105.6.56 Repair garage. An operational permit is required for the operation of a repair garage.
105.6.57 Rooftop heliports. An operational permit is required for the operation of a rooftop
heliport.
105.6.58 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.
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105.6.59 Spraying operations. An operational permit is required to conduct a spraying operation
utilizing flammable or combustible liquids regulated by Chapter 24.
105.6.60 Stationary storage battery system. An operational permit is required for a stationary
storage battery system regulated by Section 608.
105.6.61 Storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts. An operational permit is required to
establish, conduct or maintain storage of scrap tires and tire byproducts that exceeds 2,500 cubic
feet of total volume of scrap tires and for indoor storage of tires and tire byproducts.
105.6.62 Temporary membrane structures and tents. An operational permit is required to
operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area in excess of 400
square feet.
Exceptions:
1. Tents used exclusively for recreational camping purposes.
2. Tents open on all sides, which comply with all of the following:
2.1 Individual tents having a maximum size of 700 square feet.
2.2 The aggregate area of multiple tents 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.
105.6.63 Tire-rebuilding plants. An operational permit is required for the operation and
maintenance of a tire-rebuilding plant.
105.6.64 Waste handling and recycling. An operational permit is required for the operation of
wrecking yards, junk yards, commercial recycling, and waste material-handling facilities.
105.6.65 Wood products. An operational permit is required to store chips, hogged material,
lumber or plywood in excess of 200 cubic feet.
105.6.66 Additional permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.6, the following
permits shall be obtained from the Prevention Bureau 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 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 48.
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 105.7.21.
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.
105.7.2 Battery systems. A permit is required to install stationary storage battery systems having
a liquid capacity of more than 50 gallons.
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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.
105.7.4 Cryogenic fluids. A construction permit is required for installation of or alteration to
outdoor stationary cryogenic fluid storage systems where the system capacity exceeds the
amounts listed in Table 105.6.10. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not
considered an alteration and does not require a construction permit.
105.7.5 Delayed egress device or system. A construction permit is required for installation or
modification of a delayed egress device or delayed egress system.
105.7.6 Emergency responder radio coverage system. A construction permit is required for
installation of or modification to emergency responder radio coverage 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 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.
105.7.8 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.
105.7.9 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.
105.7.10 Fuel-fired appliance. A construction permit is required to install a fuel-fired appliance
regulated by Section 603.
105.7.11 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 50 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.
105.7.12 Industrial ovens. A construction permit is required for installation of industrial ovens
covered by Chapter 30.
Exceptions:
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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.
105.7.13 LP-gas. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an LP-gas
system or LP-gas cylinder exchange storage container.
105.7.14 Mechanical refrigeration. A construction permit is required for the installation or
modification of mechanical refrigeration equipment or a mechanical refrigeration system regulated
by Section 606.
105.7.15 Permanently constructed fire pit or fire ring. A construction permit is required for the
installation or construction of a permanently located fire pit or fire ring.
105.7.16 Private fire hydrants. A construction permit is required for the installation or
modification of private fire hydrants.
105.7.17 Solar photovoltaic power systems. A construction permit is required to install or
modify solar photovoltaic power systems.
105.7.18 Spraying or dipping. A construction permit is required to install or modify a spray room,
dip tank or booth.
105.7.19 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.
105.7.20 Stationary storage battery systems. A permit is required to install a stationary storage
battery system regulated by Section 608.
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105.7.21 Temporary membrane structures and tents. A construction permit is required to erect
an air-supported temporary membrane structure or a tent having an area 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.
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.
SECTION 109
VIOLATIONS
109.3.3 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
or in place of, any other
this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto. In addition to, o p V
remedy which is allowed by law, administrative penalties may be imposed in connection with any
violation of this code or District ordinance.
109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply
h r f or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of
with any of the requirements t e eo o p ,
Y
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
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ordinance may be issued an administrative citation in accordance with the Administrative Citation
Ordinance.
SECTION 110
UNSAFE BUILDINGS
110.1 General. If during the inspection of a premises, a building or structure, or any building system,
in whole or in part, is determined to be unsafe, the fire code official shall issue such notice or orders to
remove or remedy the conditions as shall be deemed necessary in accordance with this section, and
shall refer the building to the building department for any repairs, alterations, remodeling, removing, or
demolition required.
110.1.1 Unsafe conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are or hereafter become
unsafe or deficient because of inadequate means of egress or which constitute a fire hazard, or are
otherwise dangerous to human life or the public welfare, or which involve illegal or improper
occupancy, inadequate maintenance, or work without required permits, shall be deemed an unsafe
condition. A vacant structure which is not secured against unauthorized entry as required by Section
311 shall be deemed unsafe.
SECTION 111
STOP WORK ORDER
111.1 Order. Whenever the fire code official finds any work regulated by this code, any other code
adopted by the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or any State or Federal regulation being performed in a
manner contrary to the provisions of the applicable code, or in a dangerous or unsafe manner, the fire
code official is authorized to issue a stop work order. Construction work that includes but is not limited
to repairs, alterations, remodeling, additions, improvements, removing, demolition, or installation for
which a permit is required but has not been issued is dangerous and unsafe.
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 109.4. Each day that
work continues in violation of a stop work order shall be deemed a separate offense.
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SECTION 114
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
114.1 Public Lands. The chief is authorized to determine when conditions exist on public lands within
the designated wildland-urban interface fire area that present an immediate, exceptional, and/or
continuing danger. Such conditions include but are not limited to critical fire weather conditions, a red
flag warning or fire weather watch issued by the National Weather Service, dangerously low fuel
moisture levels, density of the natural vegetation, imminent flooding or flooding in progress, and
similar hazards to individual and community safety. Upon making such a determination, the chief is
authorized to close the affected areas and prohibit entry.
Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property and their invitees whose regular
access to their property is through an affected area.
2. Entry, while in the course of duty, by peace or police officers; officials and
employees of the District, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District,
CalFire, US Forest Service, and automatic and mutual aid fire departments;
and all other public officials having legitimate business within the affected
areas.
3. Entry by authorized persons engaged in the maintenance, repair, or
installation of equipment owned and/or operated by public or private utilities or
communications systems.
114.1.1 Continuing Authorization. Any closure of public lands authorized by the chief that
will extend more than 15 calendar days shall be approved by the Board of Directors within 15
days of the effective date of the closure or at the next regularly scheduled meeting of the
Board.
114.1.2 Notification. Upon closing and prohibiting entry to public lands, the chief shall, within
24 hours, make notification of the closure through a press release that includes at least one
locally published newspaper and shall, within five days or as soon as practical, post signs at
the entry points of the affected areas indicating that the area is closed and entry is prohibited.
114.1.3 County Administered Lands. The closure of any public lands within the designated
wildland-urban interface fire area that are administered by an agency or department of the
County of San Bernardino shall be with the concurrence of the County Fire Warden / Chief of
the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District. Any closure of such lands that will extend
more than 15 days shall be with the concurrence of the San Bernardino County Board of
Supervisors.
114.2 Private Property. With the consent of an owner of private property within the designated
wildland-urban interface fire area, the chief is authorized to prohibit entry onto private property through
the use of trespassing laws when the chief has determined that conditions exist that present an
immediate, exceptional, and/or continuing danger to individual or community safety.
114.2.1 Notification. Signs prohibiting trespassing and indicating the existence of dangerous
conditions shall be posted on the property.
CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
AIRBORNE LUMINARY. An unpiloted, floating device in the air typically comprised of paper, Mylar,
or similar lightweight material over a frame of wood, plastic, or metal made buoyant by an open flame,
smoldering material, or other heat source. Airborne luminaries are also known as sky, flying, or wish
lanterns; sky candles; and similar such names.
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CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER. A set of weather conditions (usually a combination of low relative
humidity and wind) whose effects on fire behavior make control difficult and threaten firefighter safety.
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.
PUBLIC ASSEMBLAGE. A place of assembly or any other place, indoors or outdoors, where people
congregate and where the number of persons or the nature of the performance, exhibition, display,
contest, or activity has or could have an adverse impact on public safety in the opinion of the fire code
official.
RECREATIONAL FIRE. An outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being
burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, approved
permanently constructed or installed fire pit or fire ring, listed or approved barbecue grill, or approved
barbecue pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for
pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth, or similar purposes.
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CHAPTER 3
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
SECTION 301
GENERAL
301.2 Permits. Permits for operations or uses regulated by this chapter shall be required as set forth
in Section 105.
SECTION 307
OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, BONFIRES, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR
FIREPLACES
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 and/or prior approval, open burning; recreational fires; bonfires; and fires in a(n) outdoor
fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, approved permanently constructed or installed fire pit or fire
ring, listed or approved barbecue grill, or approved barbecue pit are prohibited in a designated
wildland-urban interface fire area when critical fire weather conditions have been declared by the
fire code official, the county fire warden, the US Forest Service, or the National Weather Service.
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with
Section 105 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management
practices, prevention or control of disease or pests, open burning, a bonfire, or a recreational fire.
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.
307.3 Extinguishment authority. When open burning, a recreational fire, a bonfire, or other outdoor
fire creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situation, or a required permit for such burning
has not been obtained, the fire code official is authorized to order the extinguishment and/or
discontinuance of the burning.
307.5 Attendance. All outdoor fires including open burning; bonfires; recreational fires; and fires in
portable outdoor fireplaces, approved permanently constructed or installed fire pit or fire ring, listed or
approved barbecue grill, or approved barbecue pit 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 during any open burning, recreational fire, bonfire, or other outdoor fire
that poses an adverse risk to public safety.
SECTION 308
OPEN FLAMES
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308.1.2 Attendance. All open flames and open-flame devices regulated by this section shall be
constantly attended until the flame is extinguished.
308.1.4 Open-flame cooking devices. Charcoal burners and other open-flame cooking devices
shall not be operated on combustible balconies or within 10 feet of combustible construction.
Exceptions:
1. One- and two-family dwellings.
2. LP-gas cooking devices having one LP-gas container with a water capacity of not
greater than 2 1/2 pounds (nominal 1 pound LP-gas capacity).
308.1.5 Location near combustibles. Open flames such as from candles, lanterns, kerosene
heaters, and gas-fired heaters shall not be located on or near decorative material of or similar
combustible materials. Flaming or smoldering charcoal, or similar heat producing materials, shall not
be handled over or near decorative materials, carpet, rugs, or similar combustible materials.
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308.1.6.2 Portable fueled open-flame devices. Portable open-flame devices fueled by
flammable or combustible gases, liquids, gels, or solids shall be designed, enclosed, installed,
handled, and transported in such a manner as to prevent the flame from contacting combustible
material.
Exceptions: No changes from the code language.
308.1.6.3 Airborne luminary. The ignition, use, or release of an airborne luminary is prohibited.
Exception: The use or release of an airborne luminary for ceremonial, educational, or
research purposes may be approved by the fire code official. Weather and vegetation
conditions may preclude the ignition, use, and release of an airborne luminary. The fire code
official may require the airborne luminary to be tethered.
308.3 Group A occupancies. Open-flame devices shall not be used in a Group A occupancy or
public assemblage.
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, participants, and attendees:
1.1 Where necessary for ceremonial or religious purposes in accordance with Section
308.1.7.
1.2. On stages and platforms as a necessary part of a performance in accordance with
Section 308.3.2.
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 308.3.1.
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.
4. Food warming equipment and devices used in accordance with their listings.
308.6 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Areas. Regardless of an issued permit, prior approval, or
implied or expressed consent contained within this code, open flames and the use of open flame
devices are prohibited in a designated wildland-urban interface fire area when critical fire weather
conditions have been declared by the fire code official, the county fire warden, the US Forest Service,
or the National Weather Service.
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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 Section 105.
SECTION 310
SMOKING
310.1 General. The smoking or carrying of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other type of
smoking paraphernalia or material is prohibited in accordance with the Municipal Code of the City of
Rancho Cucamonga and in the areas indicated in Sections 310.2 through 310.8.
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 Section 105.
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 qas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum qas (LP-qas) 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-qas
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-qas shall comply
with all of the provisions.
314.4.1 Approved competitions and demonstrations. Liquid and gas-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 57.
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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
HAZARDS TO FIRE FIGHTERS
316.7. Foci or smoke emitting systems. No alarm system shall be installed in any new or existing
building or portion of a building which, as a part of its operation discharges any gas, vapor, liquid,
smoke, or other product when the primary intent of system discharge is to obscure the vision of any
person, cause disorientation, or incapacitate any person within the building or portion
thereof. Nothing in this section is intended to preclude the connection of an alarm system to any fire
suppression system.
SECTION 319
STORAGE OF IDLE PALLETS*
319.1 General. Storage of idle pallets shall be in accordance with this section. Permits shall be
required as set forth in Section 105.
319.2 Storage location. Idle pallets shall be stored outside or in a separate building designed for
pallet storage unless stored indoors in accordance with Section 319.3.
319.3 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 5704.3.3.9 as amended where applicable.
319.4 Outdoor storage. Idle pallets stored outside shall be stored in accordance with Tables 319.4.1
and 319.4.2 and Section 319.5.
319.5 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 319.4.1
Required Clearance Between Outside Idle
Pallet Storage and Other Yard Storage
Minimum Distance
Pile Size (ft)
Under 50 pallets 20
50-200 pallets 30
Over 200 pallets 50
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Table 319.4.2
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 10 20 30
3/4-hour doors
Wood or metal with outside 10 20 30
sprinklers
Wood, metal, other 20 30 50
*Based on NFPA Standard 1
SECTION 320
WASTE HANDLING AND RECYCLING FACILITIES
320.1 General. Waste handling, recycling and scrap facilities, automobile wrecking yards, and iunk
yards shall be in accordance with this section. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
320.2 Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained
in accordance with Section 503.
320.3 Welding and other hot work. Welding and other hot work shall be in accordance with Chapter
35.
320.4 Combustible waste material. Combustible waste material and combustible vegetation shall be
stored, arranged, and maintained in accordance with Section 304.
320.5 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 901.4.4 such as,
but not limited to, fixed master stream monitors.
320.6 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
320.6.1 Tires. The storage of tires shall be in accordance with Chapter 34.
320.6.2 Motor vehicle fluids. The storage, use, and handling of motor vehicle fluids shall be in
accordance with this section and Chapters 50 and 57.
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320.6.2.1 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 systems, and transmissions shall be kept available on site. Single-use
plugging, diking, and absorbent materials shall be disposed of as hazardous waste and
removed from the site in a manner approved by applicable state regulations.
320.6.3 Hazardous materials. The storage, use, and handling of hazardous materials shall be in
accordance with Chapter 50 and those chapters with provisions specific to the material being
stored, used, and/or handled.
320.6.4 Lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries shall be removed from salvage vehicles and
stored in an approved manner.
320.6.5 Air bag systems. Air bag systems shall be handled as a hazardous material in
accordance with Chapter 50 and other applicable state regulations.
320.7 Burning operations. Burning operations shall be in accordance with state air quality and other
applicable regulations.
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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 Section 105.
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 or crowd managers, 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 by 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.
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 emergency 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.
403.5 Crowd managers. (Numbering change only).
SECTION 408
USE AND OCCUPANCY-RELATED REQUIREMENTS
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. Evacuation
diagrams shall be reviewed and updated in accordance with Section 404.4.
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
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in-person receipt of the fire emergency guide. Tenants shall sign a similar form when updated
versions of the emergency guide are provided.
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CHAPTER 5
FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
SECTION 503
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS
503.2 Specifications. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed, engineered, installed and
arranged in accordance with Sections 503.2.1 through 503.2.8 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. Gates shall be in accordance with Sections 503.5 and 503.6 and RCFPD Standards 5-
3 and 5-4.
2. Roads at entry medians constructed for private commercial, industrial, or residential
developments shall be a minimum of 20 feet on each side. The road shall not be part
of a radius turn. This exception does not apply to public streets.
3. Dimensions may 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.
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 Angles of approach and departure. The angles of approach and departure for fire
apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with RDFPD Standard 5-1.
503.2.9 Traffic calming. Traffic calming devices or measures installed in a fire apparatus access
road shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-1.
503.3 Marking. Approved signs or other approved notices or markings that include the words NO
PARKING — FIRE LANE shall be provided for fire apparatus access roads to identify such roads or
prohibit the obstruction thereof. The means by which fire lanes are designated shall be maintained in
a clean and legible condition at all times and be replaced or repaired when necessary to provide
adequate visibility. Fire apparatus access road marking shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard
5-1.
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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.
503.5 Required gates or barricades. The fire code official is authorized to require the installation
and maintenance of gates or other approved barricades across fire apparatus access roads, trails, or
other accessways, not including public streets, alleys, or highways. Electric gate operators, where
provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL 325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be
designed, constructed, and installed to comply with the requirements of ASTM F2200 and RCFPD
Standards 5-3 and 5-4.
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. Electric gate operators, where provided, shall be listed in accordance with UL
325. Gates intended for automatic operation shall be designed, constructed, and installed to comply
with the requirements of ASTM F2200. 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 aerial fire apparatus access roads capable of accommodating fire department aerial
apparatus.
503.7.1 Dimensions. Aerial 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%).
SECTION 504
ACCESS TO BUILDING OPENINGS AND ROOFS
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.
504.4.1 Aerial ladders. Aerial fire apparatus ladder access to the roof and parapet ladders shall be in
accordance with RCFPD Standard 5-6.
SECTION 505
PREMISES IDENTIFICATION
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505.1 Address identification. 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. Where required by the fire code official, address numbers shall be provided in additional
locations to facilitate emergency response. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical
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. Where access is by means of a private road
and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole, or other sign or means
shall be used to identify the structure. Address numbers shall be maintained.
SECTION 506
KEY BOXES
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 listed in accordance with UL 1037 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
FIRE PROTECTION WATER SUPPLIES
507.1 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.
507.3 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.
507.5 Fire hydrant systems. Fire hydrant systems shall comply with Sections 507.5.1 through
507.5.6, Appendix C, and RCFPD Standard 5-10.
507.5.1 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 Group R-3 and Group U occupancies equipped throughout with an approved
automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2, or
903.3.1.3, the distance requirement can be increased by the fire code official.
SECTION 509
FIRE PROTECTION AND UTILITY EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION AND ACCESS
509.3 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
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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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CHAPTER 6
BUILDING SERVICES AND SYSTEMS
SECTION 601
GENERAL
601.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
SECTION 606
MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION
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, Section 904, the California
Mechanical Code, and NFPA 96. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
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CHAPTER 8
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.
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CHAPTER 9
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. A fire 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.
SECTION 903
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEMS
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided:
1. In new buildings and structures in the locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through
903.2.12 as amended.
2. In existing buildings and structures where an addition creates a fire area that is required by
Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 as amended to have an automatic sprinkler system.
3. In existing buildings and structures when a change in use results in a fire area that is required
by Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.12 as amended to have an automatic sprinkler system.
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 from the Group
A occupancy to, and including, the nearest level of exit discharge serving the Group A occupancy.
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 exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more;
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3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such
occupancies.
4. The fire area contains a multi-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 exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such
occupancies.
4. The structure exceeds 5,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a
Group A-2 occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less
than four hour fire resistance rating without openings.
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 exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such
occupancies.
4. The structure exceeds 12,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing
exhibition and display rooms, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls
of less than four hour fire resistance rating without openings.
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 exceeds 5 000 square feet.
2. The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
3. The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such
occupancies.
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.
903.2.3 Group E. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group E occupancies as
follows:
1. Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 5,000 square feet in area.
All other provisions of this section remain unchanged.
903.2.4 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. A Group F-1 fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
2. A Group F-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines,
exceeds 5 000 square feet.
4. A Group F-1 occupancy used for the manufacture of upholstered furniture or
mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet.
903.2.7 Group M. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings
containing a Group M occupancy where one of the following conditions exists:
1. A Group M fire area exceeds 5 000 square feet.
2. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
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3. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines,
exceeds 555000 square feet.
4. A Group M occupancy is used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or
mattresses exceeds 2 500 square feet.
5. The structure exceeds 12,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing
a Group M occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less
than 4-hour fire-resistance rating.
903.2.9 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 exceeds 5 000 square feet.
2. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
3. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines,
exceeds 5 000 square feet.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire
area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
5. A Group S-1 occupancy used for the storage of upholstered furniture or mattresses
exceeds 2,500 square feet.
903.2.9.1 Repair garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all
buildings used as repair garages in accordance with Section 406.8 of the California Building
Code, as shown:
1. Buildings having two or more stories above grade plane, including basements, with a
fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 55000 square feet.
2. Buildings no more than one story above grade plane, with a fire area containing a
repair garage exceeding 5,000 square feet.
3. Buildings with repair garages servicing vehicles parked in basements.
4. A Group S-1 fire area used for repair of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
throughout buildings classified as enclosed parking garages in accordance with Section 406.6 of
the California Building Code as follows:
1. Where the fire area of the enclosed parking garage exceeds 55000 square feet; or
2. Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups.
903.2.10.1 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.
903.4 Sprinkler system supervision 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.
2. Limited area systems serving fewer than 20 sprinklers.
3. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA 13R where a
common supply main is used to supply both domestic water and the automatic
sprinkler system, and a separate shutoff valve for the automatic sprinkler system is
not provided.
4. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Exception deleted.
6. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are sealed or locked in
the open position.
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7. 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 and Group 1-2
occupancies having occupied floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire
department vehicle access.
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 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.
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 907.9
are applicable to existing buildings and structures. Fire alarm and detection systems, remote
annunciation, reset and silence procedures, listing certification, monitoring, notification appliances,
e•ui•ment disconnect interfaces and a •osted zone ma• in new and existin• buildings shall be in
accordance with RDFPD Standard 9-3.
907.1.6 Alarm Signal Verification. Remote monitoring and supervising station services shall
attempt to verify an alarm signal originating from a residential or commercial protected
premises prior to reporting the alarm signal to the public safety communications center.
Verification shall be in accordance with NFPA 72 and RCFPD Standard 9-4.
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 sign in accordance with RDFPD Standard 5-10 shall be mounted on all fire
department connections serving automatic sprinklers, standpipes, or fire pump connections. Where
the fire department connection does not serve the entire building, a sign shall be provided indicating
the portions of the building served.
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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.
913.2.2 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
alonq 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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CHAPTER 10
MEANS OF EGRESS
SECTION 1001
ADMINISTRATION
1001.3 Permits. Permits shall be required for delayed egress as set forth in Section 105.
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 the California Building Code, the California, Health and Safety Code, and the
RCFPD Guidance Document for Swimming Pools.
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CHAPTER 23
MOTOR FUEL-DISPENSING FACILITIES AND REPAIR GARAGES
SECTION 2301
GENERAL
2301.1 Scope. Automotive motor fuel dispensing facilities, marine motor fuel-dispensing facilities,
fleet vehicle motor fuel-dispensing facilities, aircraft motor-vehicle fuel-dispensing facilities, residential
fueling operations, and repair garages shall be in accordance with this chapter and the California
Building Code, California Plumbing Code, California Mechanical Code, and RCFPD Standard 23-1.
Such operations shall include both those that are accessible to the public and private operations.
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CHAPTER 26
FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
SECTION 2601
GENERAL
2601.1 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.
2601.2 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105. 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 2603.3 and the California Business and Professions Code Section 8505.5.
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CHAPTER 28
LUMBER YARDS AND WOODWORKING FACILITIES
SECTION 2804
FIRE PROTECTION
2804.5 Water supply. An approved fire hydrant/water supply system capable of supplying 1,500
qpm fire flow 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 2810
WOOD PALLETS
2810.1 General. The indoor and outdoor storage of wood pallets shall be in accordance with Section
319.
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CHAPTER 32
HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE
SECTION 3206
GENERAL FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY FEATURES
3206.6.1 Access doors.
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.
3208.3 Flue spaces. Flue spaces shall be provided in accordance with Table 3208.3. Required flue
spaces shall be maintained.
3208.3.1 Flue space protection. Flue spaces required by Table 3208.3 in single-, double-, or
multiple-row rack storage installations shall be equipped with approved devices to protect the
required flue spaces against encroachment by stored commodities. Such devices shall not be
removed or modified.
Exception: When storage rack uprights are installed with row spacing sufficient to prevent
the encroachment into the required flue space of commodities stored on
standard 48-inch x 40-inch pallets.
Examples
1. Racks with 42-inch load beams with an 18-inch row space between uprights.
2. Racks with 44-inch load beams with a 14-inch row space between uprights.
3. Racks with 46-inch load beams with a 10-inch row space between uprights.
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CHAPTER 33
FIRE SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION
SECTION 3301
GENERAL
3301.3 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 33-1.
SECTION 3304
PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
3304.5 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 3310
ACCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTING
3310.1 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 33-2.
SECTION 3312
WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION
3312.1 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 33-2.
Exception: Combustible forms used for foundation work.
SECTION 3318
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS
3318.1 General. Fire safety during construction and demolition in a wildland-urban interface fire area
shall be in accordance with this chapter, this section, Chapter 49, and RCFPD Standard 49-1.
3318.2 Fire protection plan. A fire protection plan as required by RCFPD Standard 49-1 shall be
submitted and approved in conjunction with the submittal and approval of plans for a grading or
construction permit.
3318.3 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.
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CHAPTER 35
WELDING AND OTHER HOT WORK
SECTION 3501
GENERAL
3501.1 Scope. Welding, cutting, open torches, and other hot work operations and equipment shall
comply with this chapter and RCFPD Standard 35-1.
3501.3 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.
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CHAPTER 49
REQUIREMENTS FOR WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE FIRE AREAS
SECTION 4901
GENERAL
4901.1 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 49-1.
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CHAPTER 50
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS— GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 5001
GENERAL
5001.5 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Sections 105.6 and 105.7.
Permittees shall apply for approval to permanently close a storage, use, or handling facility. Such
application shall be submitted at least 30 days prior to the termination of the storage, use, or handling
of hazardous materials. Such application shall be accompanied by an approved facility closure plan in
accordance with Section 5001.6.3. The 30-day period is not applicable when approved based on
special circumstances requiring such waiver.
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CHAPTER 56 (2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE)
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
Chapter 56, as set forth in the 2013 California Fire Code, is deleted and replaced by Chapter 56, in its
entirety, of the 2012 International Fire Code, subject to the following amendments:
SECTION 5601
GENERAL
5601.1.1 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.
5601.1.3 Fireworks. The possession, manufacture, storage, retail display, sale, handling, and use
of fireworks, including Safe and Sane, are prohibited.
Exceptions:
1. Storage and handling of fireworks as allowed in Section 5604 and Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6.
2. Manufacture, assembly, and testing of fireworks as allowed in Section 5605 and Title 19
CCR, Chapter 6.
3. The use of fireworks for display as allowed in Section 5608 and Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6.
4. The possession, storage, sale, handling, and use of specific types of Division 1.4G
fireworks where authorized by a permit issued by the fire code official in accordance with
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 100-185,
for consumer fireworks.
5601.1.4 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 56-1.
5601.1.5 Ammonium nitrate. The storage and handling of ammonium nitrate shall comply with
the requirements of NFPA 490, Chapter 63, 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.
5601.7 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 5608
FIREWORKS DISPLAY
5608.11 Firing. All aerial fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
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CHAPTER 57
FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS
SECTION 5704
STORAGE
5704.2.7.6 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 57-1.
5704.2.13 Abandonment and status of tanks. Tanks taken out of service shall be removed in
accordance with Section 5704.2.14 and RCFPD Standard 57-1, or safeguarded in accordance
with Sections 5704.2.13.1 through 5704.2.13.2.3, API 1604.
5704.2.14 Removal and disposal of tanks. Removal and disposal of tanks shall comply with
Sections 5704.2.14.1 and 5704.2.14.2 and RCFPD Standard 57-1.
5704.3.3.9 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.
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CHAPTER 61
LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GASES
SECTION 6104
LOCATION OF LP-GAS CONTAINERS
6104.2 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
property.
Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined and may be reduced
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 6107
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND DEVICES
6107.5 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 80
REFERENCED STANDARDS
ICC
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
IFC-12 2012 International Fire Code Chapter 56
In addition to specific references in this code, the 2012 International Fire Code is a nationally
recognized fire safety standard approved by the fire code official pursuant to Section 102.8.
NFPA
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
96-14 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire 609, 904.2.1
Protection of Commercial Cooking Operations
Standards of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District
Number Standard Title
4-1 Carnivals, Fairs,and Outdoor Public Assemblages
4-2 Exhibits and Tradeshows
4-3 Special Amusement Buildings
4-4 Pumpkin and Christmas Tree Seasonal Sales Lots
4-5 Fire Emergency Guide for Multi-Family Dwellings
5-1 Fire Apparatus Access Roads
5-2 Permanent Alternative Material All-Weather Fire Apparatus Access Road
5-3 Residential Vehicular Gates
5-4 Commercial&Industrial Vehicular Gates
5-5 Identification of Access Doors in Commercial/Industrial Buildings
5-6 Roof Access
5-7 Multi-Family Residential Building Addressing Standard
5-8 Commercial/Industrial Building Addressing Standard
5-9 Knox Box Installation
5-10 Fire Protection Water Supply Systems
5-11 Site Plan Criteria
8-1 Schools and Classrooms
9-1 Partial Fire Protection Systems
9-2 Systems Out of Service-Fire Watch&Impairment Coordinator
9-3 Fire Alarm and Monitoring Systems
9-4 Alarm Signal Verification
23-1 Residential Fueling Operations—Compressed Natural Gas(CNG)
33-1 Release of Construction Permits
33-2 Temporary Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Hydrants
35-1 Hot Work
49-1 Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area
56-1 Model Rockets
57-1 Hazardous Materials Tank Abandonment and Removal
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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 District subject to confirmation in accordance with the policies of the
City of Rancho Cucamonga. Members shall serve without remuneration or compensation and shall be
removed from office prior to the end of their appointed terms only for cause. The fire code official shall
be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board except
for the removal of a board member in accordance with Section A101.3.
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 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
required 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 a maiority of the membership of the board, render any such member
ineligible for continued service on the board.
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.
A101.11 Decisions. All decisions and findings shall be rendered in writing to the appellant with a
duplicate copy provided to the fire code official. A duplicate copy shall also be provided to the CDF
Ranger Unit for San Bernardino County when applicable.
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APPENDIX B
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
SECTION B105
FIRE-FLOW REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow requirements for one- and two-family
dwellings having a fire-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 a fire-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, 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 8105.1.
B105.2 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.
Exceptions:
1. A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 50 percent, 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 B105.1.
2. (Unchanged)
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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. In addition to
any other penalties set forth in this Ordinance, 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 (6)
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.
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 at 12:01 a.m. on January 1, 2014.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this 20th day of November 2013.
AYES: Alexander, Michael, Spagnolo, Steinorth, Williams
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED: None
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