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AGENDAS
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT BOARD
SUCCESSOR AGENCY
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
CITY COUNCIL
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. WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2016 .
REGULAR MEETINGS
1st and 3rd Wednesdays 7:00 P.M.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS
CLOSED SESSION Tapia Conference Room ................. 5:00 P.M.
Call to Order
Public Communications
City Manager Announcements
Conduct of Closed Session
SPECIAL MEETING Council Chambers .......................... 6:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETINGS Council Chambers .......................... 7:00 P.M.
MEMBERS
MAYOR L. Dennis Michael
MAYOR PRO TEM Sam Spagnolo
COUNCIL MEMBERS William Alexander
Lynne B. Kennedy
Diane Williams
CITY MANAGER John R. Gillison
CITY ATTORNEY James L. Markman
CITY CLERK Janice C. Reynolds
CITY TREASURER James C. Frost
TO ADDRESS THE FIRE BOARD, SUCCESSOR AGENCY, PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND CITY COUNCIL
The Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council encourage free expression of all points
of view. To allow all persons to speak, given the length of the Agenda, please keep your remarks brief. If others have
already expressed your position, you may simply indicate that you agree with a previous speaker. If appropriate, a
spokesperson may present the views of your entire group. To encourage all views and promote courtesy to others, the
audience should refrain from clapping, booing or shouts of approval or disagreement from the audience.
The public may address the Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council by filling out a
speaker card and submitting it to the City Clerk. The speaker cards are located on the wall at the back of the
Chambers, at the front desk behind the staff table and at the City Clerk’s desk. Any handouts for the Fire Board,
Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority or City Council should be given to the City Clerk for distribution.
During “Public Communications,” your name will be called to speak on any item listed or not listed on the agenda in the
order in which it was received. The “Public Communications” period will not exceed one hour prior to the
commencement of the business portion of the agenda. During this one hour period, all those who wish to speak on a
topic contained in the business portion of the agenda will be given priority, and no further speaker cards for these
business items (with the exception of public hearing items) will be accepted once the business portion of the agenda
commences. Any other “Public Communications” which have not concluded during this one-hour period may resume
after the regular business portion of the agenda has been completed. Comments are to be limited to five minutes per
individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak.
If you are present to speak on an “Advertised Public Hearing” or on an “Administrative Hearing” Item(s), your name will
be called when that item is being discussed, in the order in which it was received. Comments are to be limited to five
minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by the Chair, depending upon the number of individuals desiring
to speak.
AGENDA BACK-UP MATERIALS
Staff reports and back-up materials for agenda items are available for review at the City Clerk's counter, the City’s
Public Libraries and on the City’s website. A complete copy of the agenda is also available at the desk located behind
the staff table during the Council meeting.
LIVE BROADCAST
Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council meetings are broadcast live on Channel 3
for those with cable television access. Meetings are rebroadcast on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each
month at 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. The Streaming Video on Demand is available on the City's website at
www.cityofrc.us/cityhall/council/videos.asp.
The Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council meet regularly on the first and third
Wednesday of the month at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers located at 10500 Civic Center Drive.
Members of the City Council also sit as the Fire Board, Successor Agency, Public Financing Authority and City Council.
Copies of the agendas and minutes can be found @ www.cityofrc.us
Please silence all cellular phones while the meeting is in session.
INFORMATION FOR THE PUBLIC
If you need special assistance or accommodations to participate in this meeting, please
contact the City Clerk's office at (909) 477-2700. Notification of 48 hours prior to the
meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility.
Listening devices are available for the hearing impaired.
FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, SUCCESSOR AGENCY,
PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY AND
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA
OCTOBER 19, 2016
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A1. Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo
Council Members Alexander, Kennedy and Williams
CLOSED SESSION CALLED TO ORDER AS THE CITY COUNCIL.
B.ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
C.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS ON CLOSED SESSION ITEM(S)
D.CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
(NO DISCUSSION OR ACTION WILL OCCUR)
E.CONDUCT OF CLOSED SESSION – TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
E1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION PURSUANT TO
GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(A) – SOUTHWEST VOTERS REGISTRATION
EDUCATION PROJECT AND LOUISA OLLAGUE V. CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA; CASE
NO. CIVRS 1603632 – CITY
F.RECESS
CLOSED SESSION TO RECESS TO THE REGULAR FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, PUBLIC
FINANCING AUTHORITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AT 7:00
P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 10500 CIVIC CENTER
DRIVE, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA.
A.5:00 P.M. – CLOSED SESSION
CALL TO ORDER – TAPIA CONFERENCE ROOM
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G.6:00 P.M.
SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ONLY
CALL TO ORDER – COUNCIL CHAMBERS
THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL WILL BE CALLED TO ORDER
G1. Pledge of Allegiance
G2. Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo
Council Members Alexander, Kennedy and Williams
H.ITEMS OF BUSINESS
H1. Presentation of Certificates of Recognition to Multiple Youth Athletic Organizations.
1.Vineyard Little League All Stars Major Division - District 71 Champions.
2.Citrus Little League Intermediate 50/70 - District 71 and Section 8 Champions.
3.RC ACE – B District Championships.
a.16U GOLD All Star Team – 2nd Place – Western Nationals Tournament Qualifiers
b.10U GOLD All Star Team – 2nd Place
c.8U GOLD All Star Team – 3rd Place
H2. Public Communication on Items Listed on the Special Meeting Agenda.
I.ADJOURNMENT
THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING WILL CONVENE AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS AT CITY HALL, LOCATED AT 10500 CIVIC CENTER DRIVE, RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA.
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J.REGULAR MEETING - CALL TO ORDER – 7:00 P.M.
THE REGULAR MEETINGS OF THE FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, PUBLIC FINANCING
AUTHORITY, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND CITY COUNCIL WILL BE CALLED TO ORDER. IT
IS THE INTENT TO CONCLUDE THE MEETINGS BY 10:00 P.M., UNLESS EXTENDED BY
CONCURRENCE OF THE FIRE BOARD, AUTHORITY BOARD, SUCCESSOR AGENCY AND
COUNCIL.
J1. Pledge of Allegiance
J2. Roll Call: Mayor Michael
Mayor Pro Tem Spagnolo
Council Members Alexander, Kennedy and Williams
K.ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS
K1. Presentation of a Proclamation to Chaffey College in Recognition of being named One of the
Top 10 Community Colleges in the Nation.
K2. Recognition of City of Rancho Cucamonga Hometown Olympic Athlete Brenda Martinez.
K3. Local Legislator Recognition of Olympic Athlete Brenda Martinez.
L.PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS
This is the time and place for the general public to address the Fire Protection District,
Public Financing Authority Board, Successor Agency and City Council on any item listed or
not listed on the agenda. State law prohibits the Fire Protection District, Public Financing
Authority Board, Successor Agency and City Council from addressing any issue not previously
included on the Agenda. The Fire Board, Public Financing Authority Board, Successor Agency
and City Council may receive testimony and set the matter for a subsequent meeting.
Comments are to be limited to five minutes per individual or less, as deemed necessary by
the Mayor, depending upon the number of individuals desiring to speak. All communications
are to be addressed directly to the Fire Board, Authority Board, Successor Agency or City Council
not to the members of the audience. This is a professional business meeting and courtesy and
decorum are expected. Please refrain from any debate between audience and speaker, making
loud noises, or engaging in any activity which might be disruptive to the decorum of the meeting.
The public communications period will not exceed one hour prior to the commencement of
the business portion of the agenda. During this one hour period, all those who wish to speak
on a topic contained in the business portion of the agenda will be given priority, and no further
speaker cards for these business items (with the exception of public hearing items) will be accepted
once the business portion of the agenda commences. Any other public communications which
have not concluded during this one hour period may resume after the regular business portion of
the agenda has been completed.
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CONSENT CALENDARS:
The following Consent Calendar items are expected to be routine and non-controversial. They
will be acted upon by the Fire Board/Successor Agency/Authority Board/Council at one time
without discussion. Any item may be removed by a Fire Board/Successor Agency/Authority
Board/Council Member for discussion.
M.CONSENT CALENDAR – FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
M1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: October 3, 2016 (Special Meeting)
M2. Consideration to approve Check Register dated September 27, 2016 through October 10,
2016 and Electronic Debit Register for the month of September 2016 for the total of
$595,700.40.
M3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of September 30, 2016.
N.CONSENT CALENDAR – SUCCESSOR AGENCY
N1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: October 3, 2016 (Special Meeting)
O.CONSENT CALENDAR – PUBLIC FINANCING AUTHORITY
O1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: October 3, 2016 (Special Meeting)
P.CONSENT CALENDAR – CITY COUNCIL
P1. Consideration to approve Minutes of: October 3, 2016 (Special Meeting)
P2. Consideration to approve Check Register and payroll dated September 27, 2016 through
October 10, 2016 and Electronic Debit Register for the month of September 2016 for the total
of $8,880,281.47.
P3. Consideration to receive and file current Investment Schedule as of September 30, 2016.
P4. Consideration to accept the FY2015/2016 Local Street Pavement Rehabilitation – Slurry of
Various Streets project, Contract No. 16-076 as complete, approve the final contract amount
of $735,678.39, authorize the release and acceptance of project related Bonds, and authorize
the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-165
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FY2015/2016 LOCAL STREET PAVEMENT
REHABILITATION – SLURRY OF VARIOUS STREETS PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 16-
076, AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
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P5. Consideration to accept the Archibald Avenue from Hillside Road to North City Limit and Haven
Avenue from Wilson Avenue to North City Limit Pavement Rehabilitation project, Contract No.
16-113, as complete, approve the final contract amount of $796,042.98, authorize the release
and acceptance of the project related Bonds, and authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice
of Completion.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-166
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE ARCHIBALD AVENUE FROM HILLSIDE ROAD TO
NORTH CITY LIMIT AND HAVEN AVENUE FROM WILSON AVENUE TO NORTH CITY
LIMIT PAVEMENT REHABILITATION PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 16-113, AND
AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
P6. Consideration to accept the Foothill Boulevard Pavement Rehabilitation from Vineyard Avenue
to Haven Avenue project, Contract No. 15-152 as complete, approve the final contract amount
of $1,083,936.42, authorize the release and acceptance of the project related Bonds, and
authorize the City Engineer to file a Notice of Completion.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-167
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ACCEPTING THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD PAVEMENT REHABILITATION
FROM VINEYARD AVENUE TO HAVEN AVENUE PROJECT, CONTRACT NO. 15-152
AND AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A NOTICE OF COMPLETION FOR THE WORK
P7. Consideration of approval of a request to Summarily Vacate a portion of Center Avenue, south
of Arrow Route adjacent to 8855 Center Avenue (Street Vacation No. V-233).
RESOLUTION NO. 16-168
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, SUMMARILY ORDERING THE VACATION OF EXCESS RIGHTS-OF-WAY
INCLUDING A 10-FOOT WIDTH ON THE EAST SIDE OF CENTER AVENUE BETWEEN
24TH STREET AND HUMBOLDT AVENUE, (V-233) - APN 209-123-05
P8. Consideration of approval of a Final Tract Map, Improvement Agreement, Improvement
Securities, Monumentation Cash Deposit and ordering the Annexation to Landscape
Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos. 1 and 2 for Tentative
Tract Map 18961, located on the northeast corner of Sapphire Street and Brittany Lane,
submitted by Hoike, LP.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-169
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING FINAL MAP, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT
SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR TRACT 18961
RESOLUTION NO. 16-170
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (GENERAL CITY) FOR TRACT 18961
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-171
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET
LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR TRACT 18961
RESOLUTION NO. 16-172
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET
LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 (LOCAL STREETS) FOR TRACT 18961
P9. Consideration of approval of Improvement Agreement, Improvement Security and ordering the
Annexation to Landscape Maintenance District No. 1 and Street Light Maintenance District Nos.
1 and 2 for a 1572 square foot residential addition located at 10115 24th Street (DRC2014-
00388), submitted by Hector Ruiz Romo.
RESOLUTION NO. 16-173
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT AND IMPROVEMENT
SECURITY FOR DRC2014-00388
RESOLUTION NO. 16-174
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO
LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (GENERAL CITY) FOR DRC2014-00388
RESOLUTION NO. 16-175
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET
LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 1 (ARTERIAL STREETS) FOR DRC2014-00388
RESOLUTION NO. 16-176
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ORDERING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN TERRITORY TO STREET
LIGHT MAINTENANCE DISTRICT NO. 2 (LOCAL STREETS) FOR DRC2014-00388
Q.ADVERTISED PUBLIC HEARINGS
CITY COUNCIL
The following items have been advertised and/or posted as public hearings as required by
law. The Mayor will open the meeting to receive public testimony.
Q1. Consideration of First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 897 amending the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code to add Chapter 8.52 prohibiting all commercial cannabis
activities in the City, including deliveries, and prohibiting all medical marijuana cultivation,
including cultivation for medical use by a qualified patient or primary caregiver.
ORDINANCE NO. 897
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ADDING CHAPTER 8.52 REGARDING COMMERCIAL CANNABIS USES
AND MARIJUANA CULTIVATION IN THE CITY
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R.CITY MANAGER’S STAFF REPORTS
CITY COUNCIL & FIRE DISTRICT
The following items have no legal publication or posting requirements.
R1. Consideration of First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 898 authorizing the City
Council to establish restrictions on the sale and purchase of butane and amending Title 8 of
the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to address public safety concerns surrounding the
manufacturing of butane honey oil. – CITY
ORDINANCE NO. 898
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING RESTRICTIONS ON THE SALE AND PURCHASE OF
BUTANE, AND AMENDING TITLE 8 OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE
R2. Consideration of First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 899 adopting the 2016
California Building Codes, by reference, and setting the date of November 16, 2016, for the
Advertised Public Hearing; additionally, it shall be duly noted that Wednesday, December 21,
2016, will be the last day a permit will be filed under current Code standards; the effective
date of said Ordinance will be January 1, 2017. – CITY
ORDINANCE NO. 899
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO CUCAMONGA,
CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.04, 15.12, 15.14, 15.16, 15.20, 15.24 AND 15.26
OF TITLE 15, OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA MUNICIPAL CODE, AND ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2016 CALIFORNIA BUILDING CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"INTERNATIONAL BUILDING CODE, VOLUMES 1 AND 2", 2015 EDITION INCLUDING
APPENDICES THERETO; 2016 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE, INCORPORATING
THE “INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE” 2015 EDITION INCLUDING APPENDICES
THERETO; THE 2016 CALIFORNIA MECHANICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE
"UNIFORM MECHANICAL CODE", 2015 EDITION; INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO;
THE 2016 CALIFORNIA PLUMBING CODE, INCORPORATING THE "UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE", 2015 EDITION, INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; THE 2016
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, INCORPORATING THE "NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE", 2014 EDITION, INCLUDING ANNEXES THERETO; 2016 CALIFORNIA GREEN
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE INCLUDING APPENDICES THERETO; TOGETHER WITH
CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, DELETIONS, ADDITIONS, AND EXCEPTIONS
R3. Consideration of First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. FD 56 adopting the 2016
California Fire Code, by reference, with certain amendments and providing for the issuance
of permits and collection of fees, and setting the date of November 16, 2016, for the
Advertised Public Hearing. The effective date of said Ordinance will be January 1, 2017. –
FIRE
ORDINANCE NO. FD 56
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT, RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING BY
REFERENCE THE 2016 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
R4. Update on the SolarRC Expansion Project. – CITY
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S.COUNCIL BUSINESS
The following items have been requested by the City Council for discussion.
S1. INTER-AGENCY UPDATES (Update by the City Council to the community on the meetings
that were attended.)
S2. COUNCIL ANNOUNCEMENTS (Comments to be limited to three minutes per Council
Member.)
T.IDENTIFICATION OF ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING
U.ADJOURNMENT
CERTIFICATION
I, Linda A. Troyan, MMC, City Clerk Services Director of the City of Rancho Cucamonga, or
my designee, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that a true, accurate copy of the
foregoing agenda was posted on October 13, 2016, seventy-two (72) hours prior to the
meeting per Government Code 54954.2 at 10500 Civic Center Drive, Rancho Cucamonga,
California, and on the City’s website.
_______________________________
Linda A. Troyan, MMC
City Clerk Services Director
City of Rancho Cucamonga
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RESOLUTION NO. 16-169
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE FINAL
TRACT MAP, IMPROVEMENT AGREEMENT, IMPROVEMENT
SECURITIES AND MONUMENTATION CASH DEPOSIT FOR
TRACT MAP 18961
WHEREAS, Tentative Tract Map 18961, submitted by Hoike, LP, and consisting
of a subdivision of 4.75 acres of land into 7 single family lots, located at the northeast corner of
Sapphire Street and Brittany Lane, was approved by the Planning Commission on
November 12, 2014; and
WHEREAS, Tract Map 18961 is the final map of the division of land approved as
shown on the Tentative Tract Map; and
WHEREAS, all the requirements established as prerequisite to approval of the
installation of public street improvements by the City Council of said City have now been met by
posting the Improvement Securities and Monumentation Cash Deposit by Hoike, LP, as
developer; and
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RANCHO
CUCAMONGA, HEREBY RESOLVES, that said Improvement Agreement, Improvement
Securities and Monumentation Cash Deposit submitted by said developer be and the same are
hereby approved and the Mayor is hereby authorized to sign said Improvement Agreement on
behalf of the City of Rancho Cucamonga and that said Tract Map 18961 be and the same is
hereby approved and the City Engineer is authorized to present same to the County Recorder to
be filed for record.
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Ordinance No. 897
Commercial Cannabis Uses
and Marijuana Cultivation
Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act
(MCRSA)
•The Medical Cannabis Regulation and Safety Act (MCRSA) was enacted on October 9, 2015.
•MCRSA established a system to allow commercial medical marijuana uses.
•MCRSA allowed Rancho Cucamonga to completely prohibit commercial medical cannabis activities but required cities to adopt regulations or prohibitions under the principles of zoning.
Ordinance History
•December 16, 2015, City Council adopted an urgency zoning ordinance temporarily prohibiting all commercial cannabis uses and cultivation.
•January 6, 2016, City Council adopted the urgency zoning ordinance extending the interim ordinance for up to 10 months and 15 days.
•Without further action, the urgency zoning ordinance will expire on December 14, 2016.
Ordinance 897
•Codifies language in urgency zoning ordinance
prohibiting all commercial cannabis activities.
•Chapter 8.52 added to the Municipal Code.
Proposition 64
•Adult Use of Marijuana Act (AUMA) is on the November ballot.
•If approved, AUMA would legalize adult use of non-medical marijuana under state law and establish sales and cultivation taxes.
•If approved, staff will return with recommendations for additional regulations to address matters covered by Proposition 64.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt
ordinance 897,adding Chapter 8.52 to the Rancho
Cucamonga Municipal Code,prohibiting all
commercial cannabis activities and cultivation in the
city.
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ORDINANCE NO. 898
Regulating the Sale & Purchase of Butane
to address “Honey Oil” Manufacturing
Butane “Honey Oil” (BHO)
•Liquid concentrate of THC
derived from marijuana
•Can be vaporized and inhaled
•Extremely potent –up to 80%+
pure THC
•Good use of marijuana waste
(a.k.a. “shake”)
•Sells for upwards of $80 per gram
BHO Extraction Process
Butane +Marijuana =Honey Oil+Extractor
•DIY –quick and easy
•Readily available supplies
•Online video tutorials
BHO Manufacturing Labs
•Increased prevalence throughout the state & region
•28 BHO labs in San Bernardino County
•25 labs used one or more cases of butane
•5 labs resulted in explosions with moderate to severe injuries
Over 100 cans of butane usedHigh Desert
Rancho Cucamonga Cases
•2 BHO labs found in Rancho Cucamonga
•June 15, 2016 –9400 block of Ninth St.
•313 marijuana plants
•Butane canisters & THC extraction tools
•190 grams of honey oil
•September 20, 2016 –6200 block of Halsted St.
•Indoor marijuana cultivation & extraction lab
•One case of butane used
•Resulted in explosion with substantial property damage
Rancho Cucamonga BHO Lab Explosion
Rancho Cucamonga BHO Lab Explosion
Rancho Cucamonga BHO Lab Explosion
Hazards of Butane
•Highly flammable and explosive
•Colorless/odorless gas –easy to ignite
•Heavier than air –collects at floor near electrical
outlets
•Multiple cans dispensed in a closed environment
can be deadly
•Presents extreme risk to first responders
Marijuana Grow House Explosion Kills
Firefighter –September 27, 2016
October 19, 20216 | Regular City Council Meeting
R. CITY MANAGER’S STAFF REPORT
Item R1.
Consideration of First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance No. 898 authorizing the City
Council to establish restrictions on the sale and purchase of butane and amending Title 8 of
the Rancho Cucamonga Municipal Code to address public safety concerns surrounding the
manufacturing of butane honey oil.
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What Can Cities Do?
•Regulating the sale of butane can reduce the risk of
BHO lab explosions
•League of California Cities looking at statewide
legislation to limit butane sales
•Several cities have already passed local butane
ordinances, including Chino & Ontario
Proposed Ordinance No. 898
•Prohibits the sale of more than 1,200 mL (4
canisters) of high grade butane
•5x refined or higher
•Prohibits individuals from possessing more than
1,200 mL of butane with intent to manufacture BHO
•Requires retailers to maintain record of refined
butane transactions greater than 600 mL
•Requires retailers keep refined butane in a secured
area not accessible to the public
Proposed Ordinance No. 898
•Minimal impacts on business community
•Regulates higher grade butane than what’s sold in most retail
stores
•Reviewed by gas manufacturers –no concerns
•“With intent” language intended to protect the
innocent from penalties
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California Construction Codes
and Local Code Adoption Process
Construction Codes in California
•California Building Code
•California Residential Code
•California Green Building Code
•California Fire Code
•California Plumbing Code
•California Mechanical Code
•California Electrical Code
•State Mandates:
California Title-24 Energy Code
California Title-24 Disabled Access Code
California Construction Codes
and Local Code Adoption Process
•Local jurisdictions must adopt these construction
codes within 180 days after the State’s adoption
(except for the State Mandates of Energy and
Disabled Access codes).
•For local and unique conditions, the technical code
amendments shall be based on local climatic,
geological, and topographical conditions.
•Rancho Cucamonga keeps the amendments to a
minimum.
California Construction Codes
and Local Code Adoption Process
•After the adoption of the Ordinance and the
Resolution of Findings for local amendments, the
Ordinance and Resolution will be filed with the
California Building Standards Commission.
•Met with the Building Industry Association (BIA) to
discuss the building and fire code adoption process.
•Effective date of the new adopted codes and
amendments will be January 1, 2017.
California Construction Codes
and Local Code Adoption Process
Recommendation:
•Hold the first reading to introduce Ordinance No.
899.
•Set the public hearing date of November 16, 2016
for the more detailed discussion of the adoption of
the Building and Fire codes and the local
amendments.
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ORDINANCE NO. FD 56
AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
RANCHO CUCAMONGA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2016 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 54 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 2016 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, and N; 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,
subject only to the amendments and deletions herein.
2.1 Definitions. As used in the Fire Code, the terms set forth below are defined as follows:
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.
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2.1.5 The term “jurisdiction” shall mean all of the territory, land, buildings, structures, and premises
within the legal boundary of the District.
2.2 Fees
2.2.1 Reasonable fees, not to exceed fully burdened actual costs, may be collected by the fire code
official for fire protection planning, fire prevention services, inspections, permit issuance,
standby personnel, and emergency operations 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 2016 California 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/
Chapter/
Appendix Title Adopt California
Code without
Amendments
Adopt California
Code with Local
Amendments
Adopt IFC
Model Code
with State/Local
Amendments
Not Adopted -
Reference Only
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
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
Ch. 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages X
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
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 Fluids X
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
SECTION 4. Local Amendments to the California Fire Code. Except as modified by an express
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 as published in the 2016 California Fire Code are adopted by reference and made part of
the Fire Code. Only those sections, subsections, tables, chapters and appendices so modified are set
forth below in Section 4.
DIVISION II
ADMINISTRATION
PART 1 – GENERAL PROVISIONS
SECTION 101
GENERAL
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be collectively known as the Fire Code of the Rancho Cucamonga
Fire Protection District (RCFPD or District), and the same is sometimes 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.
Appendix Title Adopt Appendix
without
Amendments
Adopt Appendix
with Local
Amendments
Adopt IFC
Model Code
with State/Local
Amendments
Not Adopted -
Reference Only
App. Ch. 4 Special Detailed Requirements Based on Use and Occupancy X
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, L, M Various X
App. N Temporary Haunted Houses, Ghost Walks, and Similar… X
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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 are 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.
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.
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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
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 Building and Safety Department and
Community Improvement Division 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, member of the board of appeals, officer, or employee
charged with the enforcement of this code, while acting in that capacity for the jurisdiction, shall
not thereby be rendered civilly or criminally 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.
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104.8 Modifications. Whenever there are practical difficulties involved in carrying out the provisions of
this code, the fire code official shall have the authority to grant modifications for individual cases,
provided the fire code official shall first find that special individual reason makes the strict letter of this
code impractical and the modification is in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code and that
such modification does not lessen the health, life and fire safety requirements. The details of action
granting modifications shall be recorded and entered in the files of the District.
104.12 Cost recovery. Costs incurred by the District for fire suppression, investigation, rescue,
emergency medical care, responses to a traffic collision or accident, and containment/mitigation of a
hazardous materials release are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009
and 13009.1 and Government Code Section 53150 et seq.
Any person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response is
liable for any and all of the costs associated with the emergency and the emergency response. 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
105.1.4 Emergency Repairs. The fire code official shall be notified when equipment replacement
and/or repairs must be performed in an emergency situation. In such cases, the replacement of
equipment and/or repairs are authorized to take place prior to the submittal of the plans and permit
application for the necessary work. The fire code official is authorized to specify a time within
which the plans and permit application must be submitted.
105.1.5 Repairs. Application or notice to the fire code official is not required for ordinary repairs
to structures, equipment, or systems. Such ordinary repairs shall not include: a) cutting away of any
wall, partition, or portion thereof; b) the removal or change of any required means of egress; c)
rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the egress requirements; d) alteration, replacement,
or relocation of any standpipe, fire protection water supply, automatic sprinkler system, fire alarm
system, or automatic fire-extinguishing system; e) replacement of a fire alarm control unit; f) a
change to the fire alarm communicating equipment; g) any other work which, in the opinion of the
fire code official, potentially affects life safety.
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
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104.1.5 Legal defense. Any suit or criminal complaint instituted against any officer or employee
because of an act performed by that officer or employee in the lawful discharge of duties and under the
provisions of this code shall be defended by the legal representative of the jurisdiction until the final
termination of the proceedings. The fire code official or any subordinate shall not be liable for costs in
an action, suit or proceeding that is instituted in pursuance of the provisions of this code;
and any officer of the District, acting in good faith and without malice, shall be free from liability
for acts performed under any of its provisions or by reason of any act or omission in the
performance of official duties in connection therewith.
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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 105.6.68.
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 Carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing applications. An Operational
permit is required for carbon dioxide systems used in beverage dispensing applications having
more than 100 pounds of carbon dioxide.
105.6.8 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.
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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.
105.3.2 Extensions. A permitee holding an unexpired permit shall have the right to apply for an
extension of the time within which the permitee will commence work under that permit where
work is unable to be commenced within the time required by this section for good cause and
satisfactory reason. The fire code official and/or the building code official are authorized to grant,
in writing, one or more extensions of the time period of a permit 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. Such extensions shall
be requested by the permit holder in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Expired permits, at
the discretion of the fire code official and/or the building code official, may be returned to an
unexpired status and extensions granted in accordance with this section.
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.
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Exception: Vehicles equipped for and using compressed gas as a fuel for propelling the
vehicle.
105.6.14 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.
105.6.15 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 105.6.11.
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.
105.6.16 Cutting and welding. An operational permit is required to conduct cutting or welding
operations within the jurisdiction.
105.6.17 Delayed egress. An operational permit is required for a delayed egress system.
105.6.18 Dipping operations. An operational permit is required to conduct dipping operations
regulated by Chapter 24.
105.6.19 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.
105.6.20 Exhibits and trade shows. An operational permit is required to operate indoor or outdoor
exhibits and trade shows and indoor displays regulated by Section 314.
105.6.21 Explosives. An operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling,
sale, or use of any quantity of explosives or explosive materials within the scope of Chapter 56 as
amended.
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105.6.9 Cellulose nitrate film. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use cellulose
nitrate film in a Group A occupancy.
105.6.10 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.
105.6.11 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.
105.6.12 Commercial cooking operation. An operational permit is required for a commercial cooking
operation regulated by Section 609.
105.6.13 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 105.6.9.
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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.
105.6.22 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.
105.6.23 Fire hydrants and valves. An operational permit is required to use or operate fire
hydrants or valves intended for fire suppression purposes which are installed on water systems and
accessible to a fire apparatus access road that is open to or generally used by the public.
Exception: A permit is not required for authorized employees of the water company that
supplies the system or the fire department to use or operate fire hydrants or valves.
105.6.24 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.
105.6.25 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.
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.
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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.
105.6.26 Floor finishing. An operational permit is required for floor finishing or surfacing
operations exceeding 350 square feet using Class I or Class II liquids.
105.6.27 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.
105.6.28 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.
105.6.29 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 105.6.21.
105.6.30 HPM facilities. An operational permit is required to store, handle or use hazardous
production materials.
105.6.31 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.
105.6.32 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.
105.6.33 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.
105.6.34 Hot work program. An operational permit is required to carry out a Hot Work Program.
This program allows approved personnel to regulate their facility’s hot work operations. The
approved personnel shall be trained in the fire safety aspects denoted in this chapter and shall be
responsible for issuing permits requiring compliance with the requirements found in Chapter 35.
These permits shall be issued only to their employees or hot work operations under their
supervision.
105.6.35 Industrial ovens. An operational permit is required for operation of industrial ovens
regulated by Chapter 30.
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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-gas capacity] or less used with portable appliances
or equipment.
2. Operation of cargo tankers that transport LP-gas.
105.6.39 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).
105.6.40 Magnesium. An operational permit is required to melt, cast, heat treat or grind more than
10 pounds of magnesium.
105.6.41 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.
105.6.42 Mobile motor fuel-dispensing. An operational permit is required to provide mobile
motor fuel-dispensing services when the amount of fuel carried on the service vehicle exceeds 10
gallons or 10 gasoline gallon equivalent units for fuels other than gasoline and diesel.
105.6.43 Motor fuel-dispensing facilities. An operational permit is required for the operation of
automotive, marine, and fleet motor fuel-dispensing facilities.
105.6.44 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
105.6.45Open 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.
105.6.46 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.
105.6.47 Open flames in Group E occupancies. An operational permit is required to use open
flames, fire, or conduct burning in a Group E occupancy.
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105.6.36 Large family day care. An operational permit is required to operate a large family day
care.
105.6.37 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.
105.6.38 LP-gas. An operational permit is required for:
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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.
105.6.53 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. See Health and Safety Code Division II, Part 2, Sections
12500, et seq. for additional requirements.
105.6.54 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.
105.6.55 Recreational fire. An operational permit is required for the kindling or maintaining of a
recreational fire.
105.6.56 Refrigeration equipment. An operational permit is required to operate a mechanical
refrigeration unit or system regulated by Section 606.
105.6.57 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.
105.6.58 Repair garage. An operational permit is required for the operation of a repair garage.
105.6.59 Rooftop heliports. An operational permit is required for the operation of a rooftop
heliport.
105.6.60 Seasonal sales lot. An operational permit is required to operate an outdoor display and
sales area of seasonal items such as pumpkins and Christmas trees.
105.6.61 Spraying operations. An operational permit is required to conduct a spraying operation
utilizing flammable or combustible liquids regulated by Chapter 24.
105.6.62 Stationary storage battery system. An operational permit is required for a stationary
storage battery system regulated by Section 608.
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105.6.48Organic coatings. An operational permit is required for any organic-coating
manufacturing operation producing more than 1 gallon of an organic coating in one day.
105.6.49 Pallet storage. An operational permit is required for the storage of pallets in excess of
200 cubic feet.
105.6.50 Places of assembly. An operational permit is required to operate a place of assembly or
public assemblage.
105.6.51 Powder coating. An operational permit is required to conduct powder coating operations
and processes regulated by Chapter 24.
105.6.52 Private fire hydrants. An operational permit is required for the removal from service,
use, or operation of private fire hydrants.
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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.
105.6.65 Tire-rebuilding plants. An operational permit is required for the operation and
maintenance of a tire-rebuilding plant.
105.6.66 Waste handling and recycling. An operational permit is required for the operation of
wrecking yards, junk yards, commercial recycling, and waste material-handling facilities.
105.6.67 Wood products. An operational permit is required to store chips, hogged material,
lumber or plywood in excess of 200 cubic feet.
105.6.68 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 105.7.23.
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.
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:
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105.6.63 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.
105.6.64 Temporary membrane structures and tents. An operational permit is required to
operate an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage canop y, or a tent having
an area in excess of 400 square feet.
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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 Gates and barricades across fire apparatus access roads. A construction permit is
require for the installation of or modification to a gate or barricade across a fire apparatus access
road.
105.7.12 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 105.6.21.
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.
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105.7.13 Industrial ovens. A construction permit is required for installation of industrial ovens
covered by Chapter 30.
Exceptions:
1.Routine maintenance.
2.For repair work performed on an emergency basis, application for permit shall be made
within two working days of commencement of work.
105.7.14 LP-gas. A construction permit is required for installation of or modification to an LP-gas
system or LP-gas cylinder exchange storage container. Maintenance performed in accordance with
this code is not considered to be a modification and does not require a permit
105.7.15 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.
105.7.16 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.
105.7.17 Private fire hydrants. A construction permit is required for the installation or
modification of private fire hydrants. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not
considered to be a modification and does not require a permit.
105.7.18 Smoke control or smoke exhaust systems. Construction permits are required for
installation of or alteration to smoke control or smoke exhaust systems. Maintenance performed in
accordance with this code is not considered to be an alteration and does not require a permit.
105.7.19 Solar photovoltaic power systems. A construction permit is required to install or modify
solar photovoltaic power systems. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not
considered to be a modification and does not require a permit.
105.7.20 Spraying or dipping. A construction permit is required to install or modify a spray room,
dip tank or booth. Maintenance performed in accordance with this code is not considered to be a
modification and does not require a permit.
105.7.21 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.
105.7.22 Stationary storage battery systems. A permit is required to install a stationary storage
battery system regulated by Section 608.
105.7.23 Temporary membrane structures and tents. A construction permit is required to erect
an air-supported temporary membrane structure, a temporary stage canopy, 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.
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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
109.1 Unlawful acts. It shall be unlawful for a person, firm, or corporation to erect, construct, alter,
repair, remove, demolish, or utilize a building, occupancy, premises, system, equipment, or process
regulated by this code, or cause same to be done, in conflict with or in violation of any of the
provisions of this code, District ordinance or resolution, or other lawful order of the fire chief, fire code
official, or their designees.
109.3 Notice of Violation. Where the fire code official finds a building, premises, vehicle, storage
facility, outdoor area, equipment or equipment in use, process, or procedure that is in violation of this
code, the fire code official is authorized to prepare a written notice of violation describing the
conditions deemed unsafe and, where compliance is not immediate, specifying a time for re-inspection.
Violations that are deemed to be immediately dangerous to life, health, or the environment will be
subject to stop work or similar orders in accordance with Section 111 and prosecution and penalties in
accordance with this Section.
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
this code or of the order or direction made pursuant hereto. In addition to, or in place of, any other
remedy which is allowed by law, administrative penalties may be imposed in connection with any
violation of this code or District ordinance.
109.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply
with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair, or do work in violation of
the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate
used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more
than $1,000 or by imprisonment not exceeding six months, or both such fine and imprisonment. The
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fire code official, with the concurrence of the chief and the district attorney, is authorized to issue
administrative citations and fines as allowed by an ordinance of the Board of Directors in place of the
violation penalties contained in this section. Each day that a violation continues after notice has been
served shall be deemed a separate offense.
In addition to, or in place of, the foregoing penalties, administrative penalties pursuant to the District’s
Administrative Citation Ordinance may be imposed in connection with any violation of this code or
any District ordinance. Any person violating or who has violated any section of this code or District
ordinance may be issued an administrative citation in accordance with the Administrative Citation
Ordinance.
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. Where the fire code official finds any operation, process, procedure, equipment,
building, or 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 or similar order that prohibits the non-conforming condition. 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, process, or procedure; continue to
operate any equipment; or continue to occupy any building regulated by and not in compliance with
this code after having been served with a stop work or similar 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 113
FEES
113.3 Work Commencing before permit issuance. A person who commences any work, activity, or
operation regulated by this code before obtaining the necessary permits shall be subject to the violation
penalties in accordance with Section 109.4, which shall be in addition to the required permit fees.
113.4 Related Fees. The payment of the fee for the operation, construction, alteration, removal, or
demolition regulated by this code and done in connection to or concurrently with the work or activity
authorized by a permit shall not relieve the applicant or holder of a permit from the payment of other
fees that are prescribed by state or federal law or by the ordinances and resolutions of the District.
Such related fees include but are not limited to re-inspection fees and citation fines. Operational
permits shall not be issued until all related fees have been paid in full.
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
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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.
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CHAPTER 2
DEFINITIONS
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.
FIRE HAZARD. A material, substance, action, or condition that increases the risk of an unwanted
fire, explosion, or hazardous situation occurring.
FIRE SAFETY PLAN. As used in this code, especially Chapter 4, a fire safety plan (also referred to
as a fire safety and evacuation plan or fire evacuation plan) is a comprehensive safety plan that
anticipates, prepares for, and details the procedures necessary for the safety of people and property
during a broad scope of emergency situations. Such emergency situations include, but are not limited
to, fires, earthquakes, severe weather, industrial accidents, and workplace or terrorist violence.
FIRE WATCH AND SAFETY STANDBY. A temporary measure intended to ensure continuous and
systematic surveillance of a building, portion of a building, work site, or event area by one or more
qualified individuals for the purposes of identifying and detecting early signs of unwanted fires and
other hazardous conditions, controlling and/or extinguishing small fires, provide warnings of
hazardous conditions, prohibit entry into hazardous areas, assist with evacuation, notifying affected
people of fires and hazards, and activating the 911 system to summon emergency assistance.
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, in the opinion of the fire code official, 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.
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 are 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 403.12.1 during any open burning, recreational fire, bonfire, or other outdoor
fire that poses a risk to public safety.
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SECTION 308
OPEN FLAMES
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 ½ 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.
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.
308.3 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, hot work, 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.
308.7 Standby personnel. The fire code official is authorized to require standby personnel in
accordance with Section 403.12.1 whenever the use of open flames poses an adverse risk to public
safety.
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308.8 Attendance. All open flames and open-flame devices regulated by this section shall be
constantly attended until the flame is extinguished.
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 gas (CNG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LP-gas) 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-gas
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-gas 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.
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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.
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
316.5.1 Fog 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 320
STORAGE OF IDLE PALLETS*
320.1 General. Storage of idle pallets shall be in accordance with this section. Permits shall be
required as set forth in Section 105.
Exception: Pallet storage may be in accordance with a hazard analysis acceptable to and approved
by the fire code official.
320.2 Storage location. Idle pallets shall be stored outside or in a separate building designed for pallet
storage unless stored indoors in accordance with Section 320.3.
320.3 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.
320.4 Outdoor storage. Idle pallets stored outside shall be stored in accordance with Tables 320.4.1
and 320.4.2 and Section 320.5.
320.5 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.
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Table 320.4.1
Required Clearance Between Outside Idle Pallet
Storage and Other Yard Storage
Pile Size Minimum Distance (ft)
Under 50 pallets 20
50-200 pallets 30
Over 200 pallets 50
Table 320.4.2
Required Clearance Between Outside Idle Pallet Storage and Structures
Minimum Distance of Wall from Storage (ft)
Wall Construction
Under 50
Pallets
50 to 200
Pallets
Over 200
Pallets
Masonry with no openings 0 0 15
Masonry with wired glass in
openings, outside sprinklers, and
1-hour doors
0 10 20
Masonry with wired or plain glass,
outside sprinklers, and 3/4-hour
doors
10 20 30
Wood or metal with outside
sprinklers 10 20 30
Wood, metal, other 20 30 50
*Based on NFPA Standard 1
SECTION 321
WASTE HANDLING AND RECYCLING FACILITIES
321.1 General. Waste handling, recycling and scrap facilities, automobile wrecking yards, and junk
yards shall be in accordance with this section. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
321.2 Fire apparatus access roads. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with Section 503.
321.3 Welding and other hot work. Welding and other hot work shall be in accordance with Chapter
35.
321.4 Combustible waste material. Combustible waste material and combustible vegetation shall be
stored, arranged, and maintained in accordance with Section 304.
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321.5 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.
321.6 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
321.6.1 Tires. The storage of tires shall be in accordance with Chapter 34.
321.6.2 Motor vehicle fluids. The storage, use, and handling of motor vehicle fluids shall be in
accordance with this section and Chapters 50 and 57.
321.6.2.1 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.
321.6.3 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.
321.6.4 Lead-acid batteries. Lead-acid batteries shall be removed from salvage vehicles and
stored in an approved manner.
321.6.5 Air bag systems. Air bag systems shall be handled as a hazardous material in accordance
with Chapter 50 and other applicable state regulations.
321.7 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 402
DEFINTIONS
402.1 Definitions. The following terms are defined in Chapter 2:
FIRE SAFETY PLAN
FIRE WATCH AND SAFETY STANDBY.
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.
403.10.2.2 Emergency guide. Fire and life safety emergency guides shall be provided for
Group R-2 occupancies. Guide contents, maintenance, and distribution shall comply with
Sections 403.10.2.2.1 through 403.10.2.2.3 and RCFPD Standard 4-5.
403.10.2.2.2 Emergency guide maintenance. Emergency guides shall be reviewed and
approved by the fire code official. Emergency guides shall be reviewed at least annually by
the owner, owner’s association, and/or the manager at least annually. When it is determined
that the emergency guide needs to be updated and/or modified, proposed changes shall be
submitted to the fire code official for review and approval.
403.10.2.2.3 Emergency guide distribution. A copy of the emergency guide shall be given
to each tenant prior to initial occupancy. Each tenant shall sign a form supplied by the
owner or owner’s agent acknowledging in-person receipt of the fire emergency guide.
Tenants shall sign a similar form when updated versions of the emergency guide are
provided.
403.12.1 Fire watch and safety standby personnel. Where, 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 hazards and/or risks to people or property, the owner, agent,
or lessee shall provide one or more qualified fire watch and/or safety standby personnel, as
required and approved by the fire code official. Fire watch and standby personnel shall comply
with Sections 403.12.1.1 and 403.12.1.2.
403.12.1.1 Duty Times. Fire watch and standby personnel shall remain on duty while places
requiring a fire watch or safety observation are open to the public, or when an activity requiring
a fire watch or standby personnel is being conducted.
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403.12.1.2 Duties. On-duty fire watch and safety standby personnel shall have the following
responsibilities:
1. Keep diligent watch for fires, obstructions to means of egress, and other hazards.
2. Immediately report fires, smoke conditions, major injuries, significantly unsafe
conditions, and other dangerous circumstances and public safety concerns by notifying
the 911 system.
3. Prohibit unauthorized persons from entering areas that are unsafe.
4.Take prompt measures for remediation of hazards and extinguishment of fires that occur.
5.Take prompt measures to assist in the evacuation of the public from structures and/or
other areas of immediate danger in accordance with the conditions of the emergency.
6. Take prompt measures to assist with defending in place in accordance with the conditions
of the emergency.
7.Assist with emergency services as directed by first responders.
8. Unless determined otherwise by the public safety plan for gatherings, wear a uniform or
be identifiable and distinguishable to the attendees and first responders.
403.12.2 Public safety plan for gatherings. 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 public safety
plan that provides an approved level of public safety and addresses the following items:
1.Emergency vehicle ingress and egress.
2. Fire protection and extinguishment.
3.Emergency egress, escape routes, or defend-in-place procedures and/or locations.
4.Emergency medical services.
5.Public assembly areas.
6. The directing of both attendees and vehicles, including the parking of vehicles.
7. Vendor and food concession distribution.
8.The need for the presence of law enforcement.
9.The need for fire and emergency medical services personnel to be on site.
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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
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503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices shall be approved by the fire code
official and 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.
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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.
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 or other surface
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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
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. Where required by the fire code official, address
numbers shall be provided in additional locations to facilitate emergency response. Address
identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic
numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. 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, each
character shall be not less than 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 identification 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.
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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
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. Where 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
[M]609.1 General. Commercial cooking operations, commercial cooking appliances, and commercial
kitchen exhaust hoods shall comply with the requirements of this section, Section 904, Section 907, the
California Mechanical Code, and NFPA 96. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.
[M] 609.2 Where required. A Type I hood shall be installed at or above all commercial cooking
appliances and domestic cooking appliances used for commercial purposes that produce grease vapors.
Exception: A Type I hood shall not be required for a cooking appliance where an approved testing
agency provides documentation that the appliance effluent contains 5 mg/cubic meter or less of
grease when tested at an exhaust flow rate of 500 cfm in accordance with UL 710B.
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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
807.5.2.2 Artwork in corridors. 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, ceilings, and doors of schools and classrooms (Group E occupancies)
shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 8-1.
807.5.2.3 Artwork in classrooms. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of
classrooms to not more than 50 percent (50%) of the specific wall area to which they are
attached. Artwork and teaching materials on the walls, windows, ceilings, and doors of schools
and classrooms (Group E occupancies) shall be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 8-1.
807.5.5.2 Artwork in corridors. 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, ceilings, and doors of day care facilities (Group I-4 occupancies) shall
be in accordance with RCFPD Standard 8-1.
807.5.5.3 Artwork in classrooms. Artwork and teaching materials shall be limited on walls of
classrooms to not more than 50 percent (50%) of the specific wall area to which they are
attached. Artwork and teaching materials on the walls, windows, ceilings, and doors of day care
facilities (Group I-4 occupancies) 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. A 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 applicable 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 purposes, recharging or making necessary repairs, or where approved 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 to the original footprint of the building or
structure 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.
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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;
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 of new construction area.
2.The fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet in an existing building where the fire area is
increased or the occupancy classification is changed to Group A-3.
3.The fire area has an occupant load of 300 or more; or
4.The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such
occupancies.
5.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.
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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 of new construction area.
2. A Group M fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet in an existing building where the fire
area is increased or the occupancy classification is changed to Group M.
3. A Group M fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
4. The combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines,
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
5. A Group M occupancy is used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture or
mattresses exceeds 2,500 square feet.
6.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 of new construction area.
2. A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 12,000 square feet in an existing building where the fire
area is increased or the occupancy classification is changed to Group S-1.
3. A Group S-1 fire area is located more than three stories above grade plane.
4. The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines,
exceeds 5,000 square feet.
5. A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire
area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
6. 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 5,000 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.
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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 5,000 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 motor vehicles 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.
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 I-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
904.2.2 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.
904.3.5 Monitoring. Where a building fire alarm system or a sprinkler monitoring system is
installed, automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be monitored by the building fire alarm system
or sprinkler monitoring system in accordance with NFPA 72.
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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, equipment
disconnect interfaces, and a posted zone map in new and existing 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 912.7 and
RCFPD Standard 5-10.
912.5 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.
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.
913.2.3 Alternate source of power. Notwithstanding the availability of a public utility to provide
electric service for a fire pump, electrically driven fire pumps shall be provided with an alternate
source of power in accordance with NFPA 20 due to a history of extended power interruptions
along the California Power Grid during times of high demand, high heat, and damage to the power
grid caused by destructive natural events common in Southern California such as wildfires, Santa
Ana winds, and earthquakes.
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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 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 Agricultural Code, Divisions 6 and 7. Where there are
conflicting provisions, the regulations contained in the Food and Agricultural 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 of this code and the California Business and Professions Code Section 8505.5.
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CHAPTER 28
LUMBER YARDS AND AGRO-INDUSTRIAL, SOLID BIOMASS AND
WOODWORKING FACILITIES
SECTION 2804
FIRE PROTECTION
2804.5 Water supply. An approved fire hydrant / water supply system capable of supplying 1,500
gpm 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 3201
GENERAL
3201.1 Scope. High-piled combustible storage shall be in accordance with this chapter and RCFPD
Standard 32-1. In addition to the requirements of this chapter, the following material-specific
requirements shall apply:
No changes to the numbered list
SECTION 3205
HOUSEKEEPING AND MAINTENANCE
3205.6 Designation of storage heights and areas. Where required by the fire code official, a visual
method of indicating the maximum allowable storage height and area shall be provided.
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 longitudinal 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, DAMAGE, AND INJURY
3304.5 Fire watch and standby personnel. Where required by the fire code official for building
demolition, building construction, or work site conditions that are hazardous in nature, qualified
personnel shall be provided to serve as an on-site fire watch and/or standby personnel. Fire watch and
standby 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 and safety standby shall be in accordance with section 403.12.1 and 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.
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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
EXPLOSIVES AND FIREWORKS
SECTION 5601
GENERAL
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
§991.7 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. Hot
work, as defined in Section 202, on such tanks shall be conducted in accordance with Section
3510.
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 and 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. 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 where LP-gas is the primary source of heat 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.
Exceptions:
1.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.
2.Where LP-gas is not the primary source of heat, the aggregate capacity of LP-gas in use and
storage on properties with a Group R use shall not exceed 100 pounds or the maximum
allowed by this code, whichever is less.
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.
SECTION 6109
STORAGE OF PORTABLE LP-GAS CONTAINERS AWAITING USE OR RESALE
6109.13 Protection of containers. LP-gas containers shall be stored within a suitable enclosure or
otherwise protected against tampering. Where required by the fire code official, vehicle impact
protection shall be provided in accordance with Section 312.
Exception: Deleted
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CHAPTER 63
OXIDIZERS, OXIDIZING GASES, AND OXIDIZING CRYOGENIC FLUIDS
6301.1 Scope. The storage and use of oxidizing materials shall be in accordance with this chapter,
Chapter 50, and RCFPD Standard 63-1. Oxidizing gases shall also comply with Chapter 53. Oxidizing
cryogenic fluids shall also comply with Chapter 55.
Exceptions:
1. Display and storage in Group M and storage in Group S occupancies complying with Section
5003.11.
2. Bulk oxygen systems at industrial and institutional consumer sites shall be in accordance with
NFPA 55.
3. Liquid oxygen and oxygen gas stored or used in home health care in Group I-1, I-4, and R
occupancies in accordance with Section 6306 and RCFPD Standard 63-1.
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CHAPTER 80
REFERENCED STANDARDS
NFPA
Standard Referenced
reference in code
number Title section number
96-14 Standard for Ventilation Control and Fire 609, 904.2.2
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)
32-1 High-Piled Combustible Storage
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
63-1 Oxygen Use in Home Health Care and Residential Occupancies
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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
makeup 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 majority 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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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 da y 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, 2017.
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PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED this day of 2016.
L. Dennis Michael, President
ATTEST:
Janice C. Reynolds, Secretary
I, Janice C. Reynolds, Secretary of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District, do hereby certify
that the foregoing Ordinance was introduced for first reading by the Board of Directors of the Rancho
Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day of
, 2016, and was finally passed, approved, and adopted by the Board of Directors
of the Rancho Cucamonga Fire Protection District at a regular meeting of said Board held on the day
of , 2016.
Executed this day of , 2016 at Rancho Cucamonga, California.
Janice C. Reynolds, Secretary
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAINED:
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SolarRC
o Streamlined permitting process
o Reduced fees
o Recognized by the Inland Empire Economic Partnership
•Red Tape to Red Carpet Award
Approved PACE Programs
o HERO
o Counterpointe Energy
o Renew Financial
o YgreneWorks program
o Figtree
SolarRC website
Green Business Recognition Program
Municipal Solar Investments
Solar Investment Milestones
Library Demo
Corporate Yard City Hall
SolarRC Expansion Project
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2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017kW of solarYear
September 2012
o SANBAG began countywide joint solar procurement initiative
July 2014
o SANBAG Joint Solar Procurement initiative concludes and Rancho
Cucamonga decides to move forward on its own
September 2015
o Solar Contract Awarded
June-October 2016
o Systems Energized
SolarRC Expansion Project Milestones
Central Park
Epicenter
Animal Center
Banyan Fire Station
Day Creek Fire Station
Project Outreach
Project Outreach
Live Feed of Solar Demonstration
October 19, 20216 | Regular City Council Meeting
R. CITY MANAGER’S STAFF REPORT
Item R4.
Update on the SolarRC Expansion Project.
INTERNET LINK
DEMONSTRATION
DONE HERE
To view demonstration, please
refer to the 10/19/2016 City
Council Meeting Video located
here:
http://ranchocucamonga.granicus.com/MediaPlaye
r.php?view_id=4&clip_id=1056
Project Benefits
Net Energy Cost Savings: $6.6 million dollars
Solar Rebates: $888,410
Carbon Offset of 33,788 metric tons
Equivalent of taking 7,100 cars off the road
SHADED PARKING
Next Steps
Exploring additional sites for solar installation
Potential installation sites include:
Red Hill Park
Corporate Yard
City Hall
RC Sports Center
Regional Training Center