HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd 2657 - Amending Title 9 (Health & Safety) Fire Codes ORDINANCE NO. 2657
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF REDDING AMENDING TITLE 9
(HEALTH AND SAFETY), CHAPTER 9.20 (FIRE CODE) BY AMENDING
SECTIONS 9.20.010 (ADOPTION), 9.20.020 (TITLE), 9.20.030
(SUPPLEMENTAL RULES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS),
9.20.040 (FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION), 9.20.050 (SELF-INSPECTION),
9.20.060 (APPEALS), 9.20.070 (VIOLATION PENALTIES), 9.20.080
(ENFORCEMENT — CITATION AUTHORITY), 9.20.090 (FEES), 9.20.100
(OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, AND OUTDOOR
FIREPLACES), 9.20.110 (FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROADS), 9.20.120
(PREMISES IDENTIFICATION), 9.20130 (FIRE HYDRANTS), 9.20.140
(FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS), 9.20.150 (EXISTING BUILDINGS),
9.20.160 (HIGH-PILED COMBUSTIBLE STORAGE), 9.20.170 (FIRE
SAFETY DURING CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION), 9.20.180
(REGULATIONS FOR FIREWORKS), 9.20.200 (REFERENCED
STANDARDS), 9.20.210 (APPENDIX B — FIRE FLOW REQUIREMENTS
FOR BUILDINGS), 9.20.220 (APPENDIX C — FOOTNOTE ADDITIONS),
AND 9.20.230 (APPENDIX D), AND ADDING SECTION 9.20.195
(FLAMMABLE AND COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID STORAGE) TO THE
REDDING MUNICIPAL CODE
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF REDDING DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings of fact and need for changes or modifications to the State
Building Code because of local conditions are hereby adopted as follows: The passage of this
ordinance is not a "project" according to the definition in the California Environmental Quality
Act, and therefore is not subject to the provisions requiring environmental review.
A. Changes or Modifications: Pursuant to Section 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 of the
State of California Health and Safety Code, the City of Redding and its ordinance
adopting and amending the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code changes or modifies
certain provisions of the State Building Standards Code as it pertains to the regulation of
buildings used for human habitation.
B. Findin�s: Pursuant to Sections 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 of the State of
California Health and Safety Code, the City of Redding has determined and finds the
changes or modifications are needed and are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological and topographic conditions.
C. Local Conditions: Local conditions have an adverse effect on the prevention of fires, O
earthquake damage, and the potential for life and property loss, making necessary �
changes or modifications to the California Fire Code and the State Building Standards �'
Code in order to establish and maintain an environment which will provide to the �
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community the desirable level of fire and life safety protection.
Below are listed adverse local climatic, geological and topographic conditions:
l. Climatic:
a. Precipitation: The normal rainfall for the City of Redding is
approximately 33.6 inches annually. Winter storms are responsible for the
heaviest intensity of precipitation, with two-thirds of the rain coming
between December and March, and 15 percent between April and June.
b. Relative humidity: The average humidity for the Redding area is
approximately 25 percent. It drops to well below 15 percent during the
summer months and occasionally even lower due to the dry, hot and
windy days.
c. Temperature: Summer sunshine is in abundance in the Redding area, with
over 39 days a year with temperatures of 100 degrees or higher. The
northern California valley sees approximately 200 days of clear skies, with
May thru September having temperature ranges between 95 and 115
degrees.
d. Winds: Winds play a major role in the Redding climatological makeup.
During the summer periods, May through September, the area receives dry
zonal north winds allowing the humidity to drop to our 10 to 15 percent
levels, which greatly adds to the potential of a conflagration hazard due to
our urban wildland interface. The wind velocities are generally 5 to 17
mph in range. Gusts will bring the wind range up to 30 to 40 mph,
particularly in the summer months.
e. Due in part to the winter and spring rains, we generally experience an
extensive growth of vegetation in the spring which dries out each summer
creating hazardous fuel conditions. This, coupled with our heavy existing
fuels of Manzanita and buck brush, equates to an explosive fire potential
during the summer months.
Redding's water supply comes partially from the Sacramento River and
additionally from wells which are predominately located in the southeast
area of the City and interconnected with the grided main system. During
the summer months, we experience lower levels of water supply and the
additionally scarce water supplies during this period cause normal fire
hydrant flushing and maintenance to be severely restricted, if not fully
curtailed. Due to the dependency on sub-surface water supplies, recharged
with winter and spring rains, the system capacity is always a concern.
This fact is paramount in the amendment for fire sprinklers within the City
of Redding, in that, early detection and extinguishment through automatic
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fire sprinklers is unsurpassed in preventing major fire operations; and
consequently, the application of tens of thousands of gallons of water to
control and extinguish a major conflagration, especially during dry
summer months when water supply is at a shortage.
f. Summary: Our local climatic conditions affect the acceleration, intensity
and size of fire in our community. Times of little or no rainfall, low
humidity and high temperatures over extended periods create extremely
hazardous conditions, particularly as it relates to our commercial
occupancies and urban interface areas with wood shake and shingle roof
fires and conflagrations. The winds experienced in our area can have a
tremendous impact on our wildland and structure fires with close
proximity to one another. Winds can carry sparks and burning brands to
other structures or wildland areas, thus spreading the fire and causing the
conflagration. In building fires, winds can literally force fires back into
the building and create a blow torch effect, in addition to preventing
"natural" ventilation and cross ventilation efforts in controlling the fire.
2. Geological and Topo�raphic:
a. The fire environment of a community is primarily a combination of two
factors; the area's physical geographic characteristics and historic pattern
of urban/suburban development. These two factors alone and combined
create a mixture of environments which ultimately determine the area's
fire protection needs.
The City of Redding is located in Shasta County in northern California. It
is approximately 100 miles south of the Oregon border and 160 miles
north of Sacramento. Redding's population in 2016 was approximately
95,000, which makes Redding the largest city in Shasta County, along
with being the largest city in California north of Sacramento.
Being situated at the far north end of the Sacramento Valley, where the
valley meets the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range, Redding is
surrounded by mountains to the west, north and east. The most distinctive
geological feature in the area is the Sacramento River which flows through
the City in a general north/south direction. Several creeks also run
through the planning area from the west and east. These creeks function
as tributaries to the Sacramento River. Some have carved gullies and
ravines with depths up to 200 feet, mainly on the western side of the City.
The City of Redding is approximately 61 square miles and was founded in
1872 and incorporated in 1887, at the northern terminus of the California
and Oregon Railroad. Much of Redding's downtown area is comprised of
construction dating back to the late 1800's and early 1900's. Balloon
construction, lack of accessibility and buildings built too close together
greatly add to the extension problem inherent to our area.
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The beginning of construction of Shasta Dam in 1938 provided a stimulus
for growth in Redding. The construction boom after World War II
bolstered the lumber industry, which became the mainstay of Redding's
economy. In more recent years, government, retail trade, construction and
tourism have become more significant activities as the lumber industry has
declined. Redding has become a major regional center for shopping,
health care, education and government.
Because of the size of the City of Redding, the characteristics of the fire
environment changes from one location to the next. Therefore, the City
has not one, but a number of fire environments, each of which has its
individual fire protection needs. The City has eight staffed fire stations to
service our area. The service area for the City of Redding has a varied and
rugged topography and vegetation cover. A conglomeration of lower flat
lands, hills, canyons and ridges make up the terrain. Development has
occurred in all areas, with a vast majority of the residential growth in the
past three decades being in the hills and ridges interfaced with the
wildland. Commercial development has occurred almost exclusively in the
flat lands.
Redding is bisected by Interstate 5, a major north/south freeway, which
connects Redding with major metropolitan areas such as Portland and
Sacramento. State highways 299, 273 and 44 also pass through Redding,
connecting the City with the Pacific Coast and the state of Nevada. The
main north/south line of the Union Pacific Railroad runs through the
community as well.
b. Seismic location: The relatively young geological processes that have
created earthquakes in California are also active still today in Redding.
The largest recorded earthquake occurred in 1940, at 5.7 on the Richter
scale, and the last in 1998, with a Richter scale of approximately 5.2. Fire
following an earthquake has the potential of causing greater loss of life
and damage than the earthquake itsel£ Additionally, hazardous materials,
particularly toxic gases, could pose a threat to the largest number in the
Redding area.
c. Size and population: The City of Redding covers approximately 61 square
miles, with an urban population of approximately 95,000. Redding is the
largest city north of Sacramento.
d. Topography: The City service area is a conglomeration of flat lands, hills,
valleys and ridges. The flatter areas are found in the southeast portion of
the City. Most of the existing commercial areas are on relatively flat land.
Residential development is being constructed in the hill areas on the west
and northeast of the City of Redding. The majority of the hills in these
areas have sloping ranges from 15 to 30 percent. The steeper slopes, west
and north of the City, are planned for open space use.
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Elevations are varied within the City and may be 500 feet to 1,000 feet
above sea level.
e. Vegetation: The City of Redding has a dryer, arid, Mediterranean-type
° climate that produces vegetation that can survive long dry summer months
such as oak, brush and pine pyrophytes. The south and west facing
exposures have a build-up of oak trees and Manzanita, and the north
facing slopes are more heavily wooded with pine, Manzanita and other
brush vegetation.
Expansion of the residential community into areas of heavier vegetation
has resulted in homes being in close proximity to dense natural foliage.
Often times, such subdivisions are completely surrounded by the highly
combustible vegetation, compounding the fire problem from a.
conflagration point of view.
£ Summary: The above local geological and topographic conditions
increase the magnitude, exposure and accessibility problems in fire hazard
presented to the City of Redding. As a result of this "findings of fact,"
which identifies the various climatic, geological and topographical
elements, the requirements established by the City of Redding within the
adopted Redding City ordinances are considered "reasonable and
necessary" based on the following:
(1) Limited staffing to control extraordinary fire conditions, i.e.,
conflagration potential associated with non-rated roofing materials
and/or non-sprinklered structures where rapid catastrophic fire
spread can occur because of climatic conditions.
(2) Need to reduce "life loss" potential, notably that associated with
fires in single/multiple residential and commercial properties
through using the logic that "fires that either do not occur or kept
small through the use of automatic fire sprinkler systems, are fires
where excessive use of staff, equipment and resources will not be
required."
Conclusion•
Local climatic, geological and topographic conditions impact fire prevention efforts, and the
frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity and size of fire involving buildings in this community.
Further, the impact of potential damage to all structures from earthquake and subsequent fire.
Therefore, it is found to be reasonably necessary the California Fire Code and the State Buildings
Standards Code be changed or modified to mitigate the effects of the above conditions.
Furthermore, California Health and Safety Code section 17958.7 requires the modification or
change be expressly marked and identified as to each finding to which it refers. Therefore, the
City of Redding finds that the following table provides code sections that have been modified
pursuant to the ordinance which are building standards as defined in the Health and Safety Code
section 18909 and the associated referenced conditions or modifications due to local climatic,
geological and topographical reasons:
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CFC Section No. Local Climatic, Geological and Topo�phical Conditions
505 la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
507 la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
901 la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
903 la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
905 la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
907 1 a, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
912 la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
3206 la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
3310 la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
5601 la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
Chapter 80 1 a, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
Appendix B 1 a, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
Appendix C la, b, c, d, e, 2a, d
Section 2. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.010, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.010 Adoption.
The 2022 California Fire Code Title 24, Part 9 of the California Code of Regulations together
with Appendix Chapters 4, B, C, CC, D, E, F, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O and standards, as well as
the 2021 International Fire Code of the International Code Council; save and except such
portions as are hereunder deleted, added, modified, or amended by this Chapter are hereby
adopted by reference in its entirety by the City Council of the City of Redding.
Section 3. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.020, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.020 Title.
Section 101.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Redding, hereinafter
referred to as "the fire code."
Section 4. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.030, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.030 Supplemental rules, regulations and standards.
Section 102.7.3 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:
The fire code official is authorized to render interpretations of this code and to make and
enforce rules and supplemental regulations and to develop Fire Prevention Standards to
carry out the application and intent of its provisions.
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Section 5. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.040, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.040 Fire Prevention Division.
Section 103.2 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1. The fire code, as adopted and amended, shall be enforced by the fire code official
as appointed by the chief appointing authority of the jurisdiction.
2. Sections 103.3 is deleted.
Section 6. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.050, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.050 Self-Inspection.
Section 108.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:
1. For the purpose of providing and maintaining functions necessary for the
prevention of fire and for the protection of life and property from fire and panic,
the Redding Fire Department does establish a self-inspection program, assuring
certain occupancies within the city are inspected on a periodic basis for fire safety
or at the discretion of the fire code official or their designee.
2. Failure to comply will result in a twice failed inspection with the application of
fees as outlined in the adopted fee schedule.
Section 7. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.060, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.060 Appeals.
A. Section 111.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1. Whenever the fire code official disapproves an application or refuses to grant a
permit applied for, or when it is claimed that the provisions of the code do not
apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code have been misconstrued or
wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal from the decision of the chief of the
bureau of fire prevention to the fire chief within thirty days from the date of the
decision being appealed. The fire chief shall render a decision within seven days
from the review or hearing of the appeal. The fire chief may affirm, reverse or
modify the decision. Until a final determination is rendered by the fire chief, any
decision by the chief of the bureau of fire prevention shall remain in full force and
effect and shall be complied with within the time originally fixed, unless a stay is
granted by the fire chief pending his or her final determination.
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2. Any person aggrieved by a decision of the fire chief pertaining to suitability of
alternate materials, types of construction, or interpretation of the fire code may
appeal to the board of appeals by filing a written notice with the fire chief which
must state briefly therein the grounds of appeal. The fire chief shall fix a time and
place for hearing such appeal within sixty days from the date notice of appeal was
filed and shall give not less than five days' notice thereof to appellant and to each
member of the board. The decision of the board shall be final and conclusive.
Within seven days thereafter, exclusive of Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, the
fire chief shall give notice of the decision to the appellant.
Section 8. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.070, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.070 Violation penalties.
A. Section 112.4 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1. In addition to any other remedy the City may have in law or equity, a violation of
the California Fire Code as adopted pursuant to Section 9.20.010, the provisions
of this Chapter, and Chapters 1.14, 1.15 and 9.28 of this code that concern issues
of fire prevention or fire control, the provisions of the California Building Code
which concern issues of fire prevention or fire control or life safety, or any state
statute addressing fire prevention or fire control may be enforced by means of the
administrative procedures set forth in Chapters 1.13 and 1.14 of the Redding
Municipal Code, a criminal citation issued in accordance with Section 9.20.080,
or other remedy in law or equity permitted under the laws of the State of
California.
2. The amounts of the fines for violations enforced by means of an administrative
citation shall be set forth in the schedule of fines established by resolution of the
City Council. � � �
3. Any violation of this Chapter shall be punishable as follows:
a. A violation is an infraction punishable by a fine not to exceed one
hundred dollars;
b. A second violation of the same section within one year is an infraction
punishable by a fine not to exceed two hundred dollars; and
c. A third violation of the same section within five years of a tirst violation
is a misdemeanor.
Section 9. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.080,
is amended to read in its entirety as follows:
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9.20.080 Enforcement - Citation authority.
Section 112.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:
l. The fire chief, fire marshal, assistant fire marshal, battalion chiefs, fire captains,
fire inspectors, fire prevention specialist, and plans examiner ("designated
officials") are authorized to issue field citations to any person whenever a
designated official has reasonable cause to believe that the person has committed
a violation of the California Fire Code as adopted by Section 9.20.010, the
provisions of this chapter, and Chapters 1.15 and 9.28 of this code that concern
issues of fire prevention or fire control, the provisions of the California Building
Code which concern issues of fire prevention or fire control or life safety, or any
state statute addressing fire prevention or fire control in his or her presence, and
are further authorized to exercise the authority provided by Penal Code Sections
19.7 and 836.5.
2. Nothing in this section or Section 9.20.070 of this chapter shall diminish or
otherwise modify the authority of persons who are empowered to enforce the
Redding Municipal Code or state law because of their status as peace officers or
because of other authorizing status.
Section 10. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.090, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.090 Fees.
Section 107.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:
Fees for inspection, administrative citation, and permits required by the Fire Code shall
be established by resolution.
Section 11. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.100, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.100 Open burning, recreational fires, and portable outdoor�replaces.
Section 307.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
1. It is unlawful to burn uncut vegetation or weeds or to permit or cause any open
burning of uncut vegetation or weeds.
2. It is unlawful to start a bonfire or to permit or cause any open burning such as a
bonfire unless a special permit is first obtained from the fire code official.
Exception: burning conducted in a safe manner meeting the standards set for
recreational, portable, or permanent outdoor fireplaces.
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3. Open burning meeting the standard for door/yard burning shall be allowed for the
months of November and April, or as otherwise specified by the fire code official.
Exception: Fire hazard mitigation work or land clearing may be allowed through a
special hazard mitigation permit issued by the fire code official, and residents of
the Buckeye Fire Protection district shall be allowed to conduct door yard burning
from November through April by standard annual permit.
4. The determination of authorized burn days and times shall be the responsibility of
the Shasta County Air Quality Control District.
Exception: those fire meeting the standards set for recreational, portable, or
permanent outdoor fireplaces.
5. In this connection, the fire code, official, air quality control official, or their
designee may prohibit all open burning or revoke an active permit when
conditions are so hazardous as to justify such prohibition in their judgment.
6. Open burning of any type is expressly prohibited on paved streets or paved alleys
or in the gutters thereof, at any and all times.
Section 12. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.110, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.110 Fire apparatus access roads.
A. Section 503.2.3 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support minimum
imposed loads of 75,000 pounds and shall be surfaced with an AC pavement or
equivalent surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
B. Section 503.2.4 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
The inside turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall not be less than 30 feet, and
an outside turning radius of 45 feet.
C. Section 503.2.7 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
No road or driveway shall have a maximum grade in excess of twelve percent (12%)
unless approved by the fire code official, which may require additional fire protection
measures. To accommodate unusual access constraints, a road or driveway may include
grades up to 15% for distances not exceeding three hundred (300) feet.
Section 13. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.120, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
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9.20.120 Premises identification.
A. Section 505.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
New buildings and tenant spaces shall have approved illuminated address numbers or
building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly
legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall be
in contrasting color with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or
alphabetical letters. Where it is impractical to install illuminated numbers due to long
driveways or other circumstances, approved reflective numbers with those properties
listed above may be installed at the intersection of the driveway and road fronting the
parcel.
B. Section SOS.Iof the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:
Numbers for one and two- family dwellings shall be a minimum of 4 inches high with a
minimum stroke width of 0.5 inches. 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.
C. Section 505.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:
Numbers for other than one and two-family dwellings shall be a minimum of 12 inches
high with a minimum stroke width of 1 inch. Suite numbers for other than one and two-
family dwellings shall be a minimum of 6 inches high with a minimum stroke width of
0.5 inches.
Exception: These requirements may be modified with the approval of the fire code
official.
Section 14. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.130, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.130 Fire hydrants.
A. Section 507.5.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within
the jurisdiction is more than 250 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 fire mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.
Exception: Residential (R-3) occupancies may be located up to five hundred feet from a
fire hydrant if the structure is protected with an approved fire sprinkler system.
B. 507.5.1.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
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Buildings equipped with a standpipe system installed in accordance with Section 905
shall have a fire hydrant within forty (40) feet of a fire department connection (FDC), or
as approved by the Fire Code Official.
Section 15. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.140, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.140 Fire protection systems.
A. Section 901.4.7 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
An approved fire pump and/or automatic sprinkler riser room shall be designed with
adequate space for all equipment necessary for the installation, as defined by the
manufacturer, with sufficient working space around the stationary equipment. Clearances
around equipment to elements of permanent construction, including other installed
equipment and appliances, shall be sufficient to allow inspection, service, repair, or
replacement without removing such elements of permanent construction or disabling the
function of a required fire-resistance-rated assembly. Fire pump and automatic sprinkler
system riser rooms shall be provided with an exterior access door(s) large enough to
allow removal of the largest piece of equipment, as approved by the fire code official.
The location of the fire control room shall be approved by the fire code official, and shall
be labeled with durable signage provided on the exterior side of the access door.
B. Section 903.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:
An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings and structures
requiring a fire flow of more than two thousand GPM as determined by Appendix B of
the California Fire Code.
Exceptions:
1. Buildings separated by four-hour fire walls are allowed to be considered as
separate fire flow areas.
2. Buildings separated by a minimum of 20 feet are allowed to be considered as a
separate fire flow area.
C. Section 903.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:
l. Additions to existing R3 occupancy residential buildings that increase the total
square footage of existing floor area by 50% or more of the existing floor area
shall meet the requirements for new construction. All additions to all Group R
occupancy residential buildings with an existing approved automatic sprinkler
system shall be required to extend the sprinkler system into the addition.
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2. Additions to an existing Group R-3 occupancy creating a required a fire flow of
more than two thousand GPM as determined by Appendix B of the California Fire
Code.
D. 903.3.1 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:
1. Additions to existing commercial buildings that increase the total square footage
of existing floor area by 25% or greater shall meet the requirements for a newly
constructed building. All additions to commercial buildings with an existing
approved automatic sprinkler system shall be required to extend the sprinklers
into the addition.
2. Additions to existing Group R-1 occupancies that result in additional guest
room(s) units shall meet the requirements for a newly constructed building.
E. Section 903.2.12 of the 2022 California Fire Code is added to read as follows:
l. For remodels, alterations or repairs to an existing building involving demolition,
removal or repair of more than 50% of the existing structure, the building shall
meet the automatic fire sprinkler requirements for a newly constructed building.
For purposes of this section, the "50%" threshold shall be applied if the project
involves any of the following:
a. The removal, demolition or repair of more than 50% of the exterior weight
bearing walls; or
b. The removal, demolition or repair of more than 50% of the roof structure
(including the framing, sheathing, and roof covering of a building but not
limited to rafters,trusses, beams,purlins); or
c. The removal, demolition or repair of more than 50% of the interior tenant
improvements on a commercial building which reduces the building to a
shell condition.
F. Section 903.4.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Fire alarm system(s) installed as a dedicated function sprinkler system monitoring
alarm(s) shall also provide notification for the purpose of initiating emergency action,
including those systems activated solely by the fire sprinkler systems, so that occupants
of the building shall be notified audibly within each suite or building division. A
minimum of one notification appliance shall be located in each suite or building division
in an occupied location.
G. Section 905.3.1 #2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as
follows:
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Standpipes shall be installed in buildings three stories or more in height, with approved
outlets on each floor above or below grade and the roof.
H. Section 907.6.6 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
1. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Building Code
shall be monitored by a Central Station Service (UUFX) that is listed in the
current edition of the UL Online Certifications Directory unless otherwise
required by the California Fire Code.
2. Combination fire and burglar alarm systems are not permitted.
Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1.
I. Section 912.2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Fire Department Connection (FDC) shall be located within 40 feet of a city-approved
fire hydrant. The fire code official shall have final approval of FDC locations.
Section 16. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.150, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.150 Existing buildings.
Section 1103.5 of the 2021 International Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in every existing building
when one of the following conditions exists:
l. An addition to the floor area is made increasing the size of the building by 50
percent of the original square footage.
2. An addition of any size which increases the required fire flow requirement of the
building to greater than 2,000 gallons per minute (gpm) as determined by
Appendix B of the California Fire Code.
3. When in the opinion of the fire code official, a change of use, occupancy, or
character of a building and structure is made creating a greater hazard to life or
property.
Section 17. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.160, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.160 High-piled combustible storage.
Section 3206.9 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
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For high-piled storage areas of greater than 2,500 square feet of Class I-IV commodities,
or for high-piled combustible storage areas of greater than 500 square feet of high hazard
commodities, approved 2 '/z-inch hose valves shall be located directly adjacent to all fire
access doors.
Section 18. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.170, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.170 Fire safety during construction and demolition.
Section 331 l.l of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby added to read as follows:
Buildings under construction shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or
approved building identification placed at the entry point of each fire access road.
Section 19. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.180, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.180 Regulations for fireworks.
Section 5601.1.3 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
1. It is unlawful for any person, firm, association, or corporation to possess,
transport, discharge, or ignite any firecrackers, sky rockets, snap caps, detonating
contrivance, bomb, or fireworks of any kind or description within the boundaries
of the city of Redding without first obtaining a permit for possessing or
discharging and igniting such devices from the city.
2. The possession, storage, handling, sale, and use of explosives, explosive
materials, and fireworks for public displays shall comply with the California Fire
Code.
Section 20. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.195. is
added to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.195 Flammable and Combustible Liquid Storage.
The starage of flammable and combustible liquids is regulated as follows:
A. 2021 International Fire Code Section 5706.2.4.4 — Storage of class I and II liquids in
above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law
are established as the limits of the city of Redding.
B. 2021 International Fire Code Section 5706.4 — New bulk plants for flammable or
combustible liquids shall be permitted only in G-1 and H-1 industrial districts where such
use is permitted by a use permit and meets the requirements of Section 5706.4 et seq. of
the California Fire Code.
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C. 2021 International Fire Code Section 5806.2 — The outdoor storage location(s) in which
flammable cryogenic fluids can be stored is limited to H-1 zones in the city of Redding.
D. 2021 International Fire Code Section 6104.2 — The limits, in which the bulk storage of
liquefied petroleum gas is restricted, are established as the corporate limits of the city of
Redding, except for the G-1 and H-1 industrial districts, where such storage may be
permitted only with a use permit. Other storage and use shall be according to the
California Fire Code. Tanks dispensing liquefied petroleum gas shall be on a concrete
pad.
Section 21. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.200, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.200 Referenced standards.
Chapter 80 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended as follows:
1. NFPA 13D-16 Revise Section 8.3.2 as follows: Bathroom(s), regardless of size,
shall be provided with sprinkler coverage.
2. NFPA 13R-16 Revise Section 6.6.2 as follows: Bathroom(s), regardless of size,
shall be provided with sprinkler coverage.
Section 22. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.210, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.210 Appendix B - Fire flow requirements for buildings.
Table B105-2 of the 2022 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
Automatic Sprinkler Minimum Fire-Flow Flow Duration
System (gallons per minute) (hours)
(Design Standard)
No automatic sprinkler Value in Table Duration in Table
system B 105.1(2) B 105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the 50% of the value in Duration in Table
California Fire Code Table B 105.1(2)a B 105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the 50% of the value in Duration in Table
California Fire Code Table B 105.1(2)b B 105.1(2) at the reduced flow rate
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute.
b. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
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Section 23. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.220, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.220 Appendix C—Footnote additions.
Table C 102.1 footnotes "f' and "g" of the 2022 California Fire Code are amended to read as
follows:
1. Table C 102.1 Footnote f: Fire hydrants shall be located within 40 feet of the FDC,
or as approved by the fire code official.
2. Table C 102.1 Footnote g: is deleted.
Section 24. Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Code), Section 9.20.230, is
amended to read in its entirety as follows:
9.20.230 Appendix D.
A. Section D 103.2 of Appendix D of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as
follows:
Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 12 percent in grade.
Exception: Grades steeper than 12 percent, but not more than 15 percent as approved by
the fire code official.
B. Section D103.3 of Appendix D of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as
follows:
The minimum turning radius shall be an inner radius of 30 feet and an outer radius of 45
feet.
C. Section D 103.4 of the 2021 International Fire Code is added to read as follows:
Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width
and turnaround provisions in accordance with the local agency requirements for public
streets or as approved by local standards.
D. Section D103.6 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus access roads shall be marked with
permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs that meet California Vehicle Code and fire
department standards.
E. Section D 104.2 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to delete the exception
and read as follows:
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Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet shall
be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
F. Section D106.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to delete the exception
and read as follows:
Multiple-family residential projects having more than 50 dwelling units shall be provided
with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
G. Section D 106.2 of the 2021 International Fire Code is deleted.
H. Section D 107.1 of the 2021 International Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
Developments of one or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units
exceeds 30 shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.
I. Section D107.1 exceptions set forth in the 2021 International Fire Code are deleted.
Section 25. The passage of this ordinance is not a "project" according to the definition
in the California Environmental Quality Act, and therefore is not subject to the provisions
requiring environmental review.
Section 26. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of the
ordinance. The City Council of the Gity of Redding hereby declares that it would have passed
this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and phrase thereof irrespective of
the fact that one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses or phrases may be held invalid
or unconstitutional.
Section 27. This ordinance shall take effect 30 days after the date of its adoption, or
January 1, 2023 whichever occurs last, and the City Clerk shall certify to the adoption thereof
and cause its publication according to law.
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing ordinance was introduced and read by the City
Council of the City of Redding at a regular meeting on the 15th day of November, 2022; and was
duly read and adopted at a regular meeting on the 6th day of December, 2022, by the following
vote:
AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: Audette,Mezzano,Munns,Winter,and Dacquisto
NOES: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSENT: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
ABSTAIN: COUNCIL MEMBERS: None
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MICHAEL DACQUISTO, Mayor
ATTEST: FORM APPROVED:
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PAMELA MIZE, lerk BARRY E. DeWALT,City Attorney
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