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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
Section 1. Section 15.20.010 through 15.20.370 inclusive of the Code of the City of Lodi is
hereby repealed and is superseded and replaced by new sections 15.20.010 through 15.20.370
inclusive as hereinafter set forth.
Section 2. There is hereby adopted new Sections 15.20.010 through 15.20.370 of the Code
of the City of Lodi to read in full as follows:
CHAPTER 15.20
FIRE CODE
Section:
15.20.010
15.20.020
15.20.030
15.20.040
15.20.050
15.20.060`
15.20.070'
15.20.030
15.24:090
15;20.100
15.20.110
Denial.tion Suspension and
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15.20.120'
15.20.130
15.20.140
15.20.150
15.20.160'
15.20.170
15.20.180
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15.20.190
15.20.200'
15-20-210
15.20.220
15.20.230
15.20.240
15.20.250
15.20.260
15.20.270
15.20.280
15.20.290
15.20.300'
15.20.310
15.20.320
15.20.330
15.20.340
15.20.350
13.20.360
15.20.370
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as Identification - multiple dwelling units.
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Fire Code, 2000 Edition, including Appendix Chapters 1 -A, 1 -C 11-A; 11-6, 11-0, 11-D, II -F,
III -A, III -C, 111-D, IV -A, IV -B, V-A, VI -A, VI -B, VI -C, VI -D; VI -G, VI -H, VI -1, VI -J, VI -K; The
Uniform Fire Code Standards; 1997 Edition, as amended by the Uniform Fire Cade
Standards, 2000 Edition, published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association, not included
in the State Building Standards Code, as modified and amended by this chapter thereto,
are adopted as the fire prevention code of the city. The fire prevention code of the city
shall apply in all matters pertaining to storage, handling and use of hazardous
substances, materials and devices; and to conditions hazardous to life and property in
the use or occupancy of buildings or premises within the city.
The Bureau of Fire Prevention is established in the fire department of the City of
Lodi and shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire Chief. The Bureau of Fire
Prevention shall enforce and is authorized to issue such orders or notices as may be
necessary for the enforcement of the California Fire Code, National Fire Codes and
where necessary and appropriate, any fire or life safety sections of the California Health
and Safety Code, California Penal Code, and all other city, county or state fire or life
safety related laws or codes not specifically covered in any part of this code.
Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code it shall mean
the City of Lodi.
15`:20.040 Section 103.1.1.1
Amended — Contract inspector
Section 103.1.1.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.035 is added to read as follows:
The Fire Chief may require the owner or the person in possession or control of
the building; or premise to provide, without charge to the fire department;', a special
inspector ("Contract 'Inspector'), when the department has no technical expertise
available to conduct the required inspections.
The Contract Inspector shall be a qualified person who shall demonstrate his/her
competence' to the satisfaction of the Chief, for inspection of'a particular type of
construction, operations, fire extinguishing or detection system or process.
Duties and responsibilities of the Contract Inspector shall include but not be
limited to the following:
1. The Contract Inspector shall observe the work assigned for
conformance with the approved design drawing and
specifications.
2. The Contract Inspector shall furnish inspection reports to the
Chief, Building Official and other designated persons as required
by the Chief. All discrepancies shall be brought to the immediate
attention of the contractor for correction, then if uncorrected, to the
proper design authority, Chief, and to the building official.
3. The Contract Inspector shall submit a final signed report stating
whether the work requiring inspection was, to the best of his/her'
knowledge, in conformance with the approved plans and
specifications and the applicable workmanship provision of this '
code.
15.20.050 Section 103.1.4
Amended -Appeals
Section 103.1.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
15.20.060 Section 103.2.1.1 (9)
added = Responsibility for enforcement.
Section 103.2.1.1 (9) of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
The apprehension, detention and prosecution of those persons found to be in
violation of the arson, explosive and fire insurance fraud sections of the California
Penal Code.
15.20.070 section 103.2.2.3
added Fire Prevention Bureau Arson Investigators
Section 103.2.2.3 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
All sworn members assigned to the Fire Prevention Bureau or Fire Investigation
Unit are hereby assigned as Arson Investigators and as such shall enforce the
provisions of the California Penal Code as it pertains to arson.
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15.20MO Section 103.4.4
Amended - Violation.
Section 103.4.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
No person, whether as owner, lessee, sublessee, or occupant, shall use, occupy
or maintain any occupancy, premises, or vehicle or cause or permit the same to ,
be done, contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this fire code or any
lawful order issued by the Fire Chief of his authorized representatives under this
chapter. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of a
misdemeanor for each day such violation continues.
o a t Section 105.7(7)
added ReVocation, suspension and denial,
Section 105.7(7) of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
The Fire Chief further shall have the power to revoke, suspend, or deny the
granting of any permit required pursuant to the provision of the Code for any of
the following reasons:
(a) When deemed necessary for the protection of life, limb; or property; or
(b) For the violation of any provisions of this code; or
(c) For changing the occupancy, equipment, materials, processes, or
other conditions in such a manner as to create a greater danger of fire'
or explosion or less protection than was present at the time of the
issuance of such permits:
Section 105.82 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
The Building Official, Fire Chief and Fire Marshal shall act as a Committee to
determine and specify after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard,
any new materials, processes or occupancies, which shall 'require permits; in
addition to those now enumerated in the Code. The Fire Marshal shall post such
list in a conspicuous place in his office and distribute copies thereof to interested
persons.
15.20.110 Section 901,4.4 ,
amended — Premises identification
Section 901.4.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
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The approved minimum size dimensions of the numbers shall be as specified by
table 1.
Where a building is set back from the street or road fronting the property and
where addresses may not be clearly identifiable due to distance from the street
or roadway, landscape and architectural_ appendages, or other obstructions,
address posting shall be required both at the street driveway serving such
building and on the building.
Table 1
Distance to Building address
Size
measured from back of walk.
Height
25 Feet
3 inches
26-40 Feet
5 inches
41-55 Feet"
9 inches
Over 55 Feet
12 inches
15.20,120 Section 901.4.4..1
added . Premises identification - rear
Section 901.4.4.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Any business or apartment building which affords vehicular access to the rear
through a driveway, alley way or parking lot, shall also display 'approved
identification or address numbers on the rear of the building for such business or
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15.20 .130 Section •t
added — Premises identification -multiple dwelling units.
Section 901.4.4.2 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
An approved diagram of the premises which clearly indicates all individual
addressed of each unit in the :complex shall be erected at the entrance
driveways to every multiple dwelling complex havingmore than one building on
the premises or when required by the Fire Chief.
In addition; the Fire Chief may require that individual buildings on the premises
be identified in approved manner.
amended -Dimensions.
Section 902.2.2.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
Fire Apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed with of not less than 24
feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
Vertical clearances or widths shall be increased when, in the opinion of the chief
vertical clearances or widths are not adequate to provide fire apparatus access.
15.20.150 Section 902.2.2.2
amended — Surface.
Section 902;2.2.2 of the California Fire code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the
imposed loads of fire apparatus and shall provide a permanent surface of asphalt'
or concrete installed the full width of all streets, cul-de-sacs and fire lanes.
1520A60 Section 902.4.1
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Section 902.4.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
When a business which handles hazardous materials is required to complete
by the Chief containing a copy of the Hazardous Materials Management Plan.
This box shall be waterproof and capable of holding the document in a rolled
condition without folding. Other characteristics of the box shall be approved by
the chief.
Businesses which handle acutely hazardous material as defined in Section
25532 of the Health and Safety Code shall install a Hazardous Material
Management Plan Bonin accordance with this section.
1620.170 Section 1003.2.3.3
deleted Automatic .. extinguishing
systems
Section 1003.2.3.3 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is deleted.
15.20 .180 Section 1003.2.8
delaied.Autornaticextinguishing systel
Section 1003.2.8 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is deleted.
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15.20.190 Section 1003.2.11
added - Automatic fire extinguishing systems
Section 1003.2.11 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
In addition to the requirements specified in Section 1003, an automatic sprinkler
system shall be installed throughout and 'maintained in an operable condition
regardless of the installation of area separation walls in the following building:'
(1) Every building hereafter constructed in which the total floor area is 6,000
square feet or more.
(2) Every building hereafter constructed of three or more stories as defined in
the Uniform Building Code.
(3) Every building, hereafter in which the square footage existing as of
September 1, 1997 is increased by 50% and the total square footage of
the building exceeds 6000 square feet.
(4) This section shall not preclude or alter the intent of the Uniform Building
Code, Section 508. Fire resistive substitution.
Exception:
1. R-3 occupancies
2. When approved by the Fire Chief, buildings divided into areas not greater
than 6,000 square feet by area separation walls of not less than 2 -hour
fire resistive construction provided that:
a The location of the firewall is clearly marked and identified on
the exterior of the building in manor approved by the fire chief.
b The firewall is identified in the interior of the building in a manor
approved by the Fire Chief.
The use of this exception may be denied or revoked by the fire chief for
due cause.
For the purposes of applying this section, each portion of a building
separated by ,one or more area separation walls shall not be considered'a
separated building.
11520.200 Section 10 03.5
Added - Fire Control 'ae,:
Section 1003.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.195
is added to read as follows:
Fire Control Room. An approved fire control room shall be provided for all buildings
protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system. Said room shall contain all system
Section 1006.3.4.2 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.197 is amended to read as follows:
The permittee shall provide a serially numbered certificate from an approved nationally
recognized testing laboratory for all required fire alarm systems indicatingthat the
system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and
meets National Fire Protection Association Standards. Certification shall be required for
all new systems to be installed after July 1, 2003. All existing systems must obtain
certification in timely manner, as approved by the Chief. A copy of the certification
must be provided to the Chief at no cost.
Section 1102.2 through section 1102.2.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 edition
adopted by section 15.20.010 is deleted.
15.20.230 Section 1102.3
Amended- open burning<
Section 1102.3 of the California Fire Code, 2001 edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows`.'
No person shall kindle or maintain any outdoor fire within the limits of the City of
Lodi, except that this section shall not prohibit those fires that are approved by
the fire chief for the following purposes:
a. The prevention of'a fire hazard that cannot be evaded by any other
means.
b. The instruction of public employees in the methods of fighting fire.
c. The instruction of employees in the methods of fighting fire, when
such fire is set, pursuant to permit; on property used for industrial
purposes.
d. The setting of backfires necessary to save life or valuable property
pursuant to section 4462 of the Public Resource Code.
e. The abatement of fire hazards pursuant to Section 13055 of the
Health and Safety Code.
f. Disease or pest prevention, where there is an immediate need for and
no reasonable alternative to burning.
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Nothing in this section shall be construed as prohibiting open outdoor fires used
only for cooking food for human consumption where such use is accomplished in
an a'Fire Chief, provided that the combustible is clear dry wood or charcoal.
15.20.240 Section 1102.3.9
added Construction sites.
Section 1102.3.9 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
No unsafe or uncontrolled fire shall be permitted to burn on any construction site
for any purpose. This section is not to prohibit the use of devices or tools
producing a flame when used in an approved manner and necessary for the
construction of the building
15.20.250 Section 1102.4.5
Amended — Recreational Fires
Section 1102.4.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.225 is amended to read as follows:
The Chief is authorized to require that recreational fires be immediately
discontinued if such fires are determined by the Chief to constitute a hazardous
condition or if smokeemissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding
property.
15:20.260 Section 1104
Deleted — Parade floats
Section 1104 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15,20.010 is deleted.
15.20.270 Section 1114
Added- Electrical disconnect
Section 1114 of the California Fire Code 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
All buildings providing electrical service through more than one (1) service meter
or through multiple service connections, shall have each main electrical
disconnect identified in a manner approved by the chief indicating areas or units
served.
15.20.280 Section 1115
Added — Gas disconnect
Section 1115" of the California; Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
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C e: p. Section 3010
Added - Pallets; Pallet Boxes •. Bin :•:..
Section 3010 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.255 is
added to read as follows:
A permit shall be required to store pallets, palletized packing boxes or bin boxes in
excess of 30,000 board feet, in accordance with the following restrictions.
Pallets, palletized packing boxes and bin boxes shall be piled with due regard to stability
of piles and in no case higher than 12 feet. Where pallets are piled next to a property
line, the distance from the property line shall not be less than one half the pile height and
in no case less than 5 feet from the property line.
Exception: Bin boxes may be stacked to a maximum height of 20 feet
Driveways between and around pallets, bin boxes and palletized packing boxes shall be
a minimum of 15 feet wide and maintained free from accumulations of rubbish, weeds;
machinery or other articles that would block access or add to the fire hazard. Driveways
shall be spaced so a maximum grid of storage is no more than 50 feet by 50 feet.
Pallets, palletized packing boxes, and bin boxes, operating under a permit, shall be
enclosed by a suitable fence of at least 6 feet in height, unless storage is in a building.
An approved water supply and fire hydrants capable of supplying the required fire flow
shall be provided within 150 feet of all portions of the storage areas in accordance with
Section 903.2, California Fire Code.
For permitting purposes, one pallet will be calculated as having 25 board feet.
For permitting purposes, palletized packing boxes and bin boxes will be calculated
based on average board feet per box.
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D. • •Fruit-ripeningProcesses
Article 46 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010
is deleted.
Article 47 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010
is deleted.
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15.20.320 Article 48
Deleted — Magnesium
Article 48 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010
is deleted.
15.20.330 Article 49
Deleted — Hot Work
Article 49 of the California Fire Code', 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010
is deleted:
Limits explosive and blasting agents.
The limits referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the; California Fire Code, 2001
Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010 in which the storage of explosives and
blasting agents is prohibited is the entire city except in areas zoned. M-2 as such
zone is definedin the zoning regulations of the city.
15.20.350 Section 7801.3.1.1
amended -Manufacturing of fireworks
Section 7801.3.1.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
The manufacture of fireworks within the limits of the City of Lodi is prohibited.
16.20 .360 Section 7902.2.2.2.1
Location of aboveground tanks are prohibited -
The limits referred to in Section 7902.2.2.2.1 of the California Fire Code 2001
Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010 in which the storage of Class I and class II
liquids in aboveground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited in the entire city
except areas zoned C -M, M-1 and M-2 as such zones are defined in the zoning
regulations of the city.
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In accordance with Health and Safety Code Section 17958.5, the adoption of
amendments more restrictive than the requirements contained in the provisions
published in the California Building standard Code, are needed because of local
conditions, as specified below:
(A) Climatic
(1)
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(2) Impacts,
The generally dry, hot summer months create extreme fire
conditions. Adding to this situation is the dryness and
combustibility of many structures during the summer, ;especially
true of structures with wood siding and roofs constructed of wood
shakes and shingles. The cyclical uncertainty that allow weather
events can cause rapid melting of the snow pack which causes
flood potential in areas surrounding the Mokelumne River. The
foggy conditions can inhibit the dispatch and timeliness of
emergency equipment reaching the site of afire. During foggy
periods it is common place for visibility to be near zero, which
results in emergency equipment having to decrease their speed to
less than 25 miles per hour.
(B) Geographic
(1)
(2)
roads.
(C) Topographic
(1) Conditions
(2)
and year round stream and river systems. Much of tr
is irrigated agriculture. Low land areas protected t
and extensive levee system characterize the Delta
Pacific Railroad Tracks bisect the eastern and weste
Lodi as well as Highway 99 creating traffic col
emergency response delays.
flooding. Because the area is so i
local drainage systems to be
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portions of
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While it is clearly understood that the adaption of such amendments may not
prevent the incidence of fire, the implementation of these various amendments to the
code attempt to reduce the severity and potential loss of life, property and protection of
the environment.
Seetion 3. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed
insofar as such conflict may exist.
Section 4. This ordinance shall be published one time in "Lodi News Sentinel," a
newspaper of general circulation printed and published in the City of Lodi and shall be in
force and take effect thirty days after its passage.
Attest.
SUSAN J.BLACKSTM
City Clerk>
State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
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AYES: COUNCIL MEMBERS Hitchcock, Howard, Land, Nakanishi, and
Mayor Pennino
I further certify that Ordinance No: 1723 was approved and signed by the Mayor
on the date of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to taw:
4us:a�:n Blacks
City Clerk
Approved as to form
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COUNCIL
,;COUNCIL
ABSTAIN-,
COUNCIL MEMBERS — None
I further certify that Ordinance No: 1723 was approved and signed by the Mayor
on the date of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to taw:
4us:a�:n Blacks
City Clerk
Approved as to form
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