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AGENDA TITLE: Set public hearing for April 6, 2005, to introduce ordinance to repeal and re-enact
Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of the Lodi Municipal Code and to adopt a resolution
establishing a master fee schedule for cost recovery for services provided by the
Lodi Fire Department
MEETING DATE: March 16, 2005 City Council Meeting
PREPARED B Y Michael Pretz, Fire Chief
RECOMMENDED ACTION: That the City Council set a public hearing for April 6, 2005, to
introduce ordinance to repeal and re-enact Chapter 15,20 (Fire
Code) of the Lodi Municipal Code and to adopt a resolution
establishing a master fee schedule for cost recovery for services
provided by the Lodi Fire Department
BACKGROUND INFORMATION: The additions/modifications to the Lodi Municipal Code would:
1) Allow establishment of fees for permits, plan checks and inspections;
2) Allow abatement of hazards by Fire Marshal;
3) Establish enforcement and penalty for violations of Fire Code;
4) Establish enforcement authority of Fire Code;
5) Establish permits for and inspections of Christmas tree lots, haunted houses and similar
special events;
6) Require access through gates or other structures or devices which obstruct fire access
roadways;
7) Correct errors and inconsistencies found within Chapter 9.12 (Fires, Firearms and
Fireworks) and Chapter 10.40 (On-site Fire Protection).
The fee schedules are the cost -recovery payments by individuals or organizations voluntarily purchasing
publicly -provided services benefiting special individuals or groups. Such services include: annual
operating permits, new development and tenant improvement plans review, annual fire and life safety
inspections and other fire department products and services. The fees are necessary because an
identifiable set of individuals or firms benefit directly from the goods and services provided; if these
individuals decline to pay, these services could be withheld; and those affected by the charges could
choose not to participate. The fees are related directly to the cost incurred to provide the services for the
enforcement of building and fire codes.
FISCAL IMPACT: Cost recovery of fees set forth in proposed Master Fee Sch ule r services
provided by Lodi Fire Department.
FUNDING AVAILABLE: Not Applicable
Michael Pretz
Fire Chief
APPROVED: f
Blair King, CW Manager
ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THAT PORTION OF THE STATE BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE THAT IMPOSES SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME
REQUIREMENTS AS ARE CONTAINED IN THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 2000
EDITION PUBLISHED BY THE WESTERN FIRE CHIEFS ASSOCIATION AND
THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION WITH ERRATA,
TOGETHER WITH THOSE PORTIONS OF THE "UNIFORM FIRE CODE 2000
EDITION", AND THE APPENDIXES, THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE STANDARDS,
"1997 EDITION" AS AMENDED BY THE "UNIFORM FIRE CODE 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, ARE ADOPTED BY THIS REFERENCE
INTO THIS CHAPTER, AND ARE HEREBY COLLECTIVELY DECLARED TO BE
THE CITY OF LODI FIRE CODE. THERETO, WHICH CODE PROVIDES
REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDITIONS HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND
PROPERTY FROM FIRE OR EXPLOSION; REPEALING AND REENACTING
SECTIONS 15.20.010 THROUGH 15.20.460 and 9.12.010 INCLUSIVE OF THE
CODE OF THE CITY OF LODI AND ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AND PARTS OF
ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT THEREWITH, AS WELL AS ERRORS AND
INCONSISTENCIES WITHIN CHAPTER 15.40 — ON SITE FIRE PROTECTION
SECTIONS 15.40.020, 15.20. 100 AND 15.40.110.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE LODI CITY COUNCIL
Section 1. Sections 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 15.20.460 and 9.12.010 inclusive as hereinafter set forth.
Section 2. There is hereby adopted new Sections 15.20.010 through
15.20.460 of the Code of the City of Lodi to read in full as follows:
Section 3. There is hereby adopted correction of errors and inconsistencies
within sections 15.40.020; 15.40.100; 15.40.110 of the Code of the City of Lodi to read
in full as follows:
CHAPTER 15.20
FIRE CODE
Section:
15.20.010
Adoption
15.20.020
Bureau of Fire Prevention
15.20.030
Jurisdiction defined
15.20.040
Section 101.10
added - Fees
15.20.050
Section 103.1.1.1
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added — Contract inspector
15.20.060
Section 103.1.4
amended — Appeals
15.20.070
Section 103.2.1.1 (9)
added — Responsibility for enforcement 15.20.080
Section 103.2.2.3
added — Fire prevention bureau arson investigators
15.20.090
Section 103.4.4
amended — Violation
15.20.100
Section 103.4.7
added — Abatement of hazard by fire chief
15.20.110
Section 103.4.8
added — Criminal or civil penalty for violation
15.20.120
Section 103.4.8.1
added — Misdemeanors — continuing violations
15.20.130
Section 103.4.8.2
added — Prosecution
15.20.140
Section 103.4.8.3
added — Penalty for infraction
15.20.150
Section 103.4.8.4
added — Penalty for misdemeanor
15.20.160
Section 103.4.8.5
added — Enforcement authority
15.20.170
Section 103.4.8.6
added — Civil penalties
15.20.180
Section 104.4
added — Cost recovery
15.20.190
Section 105.2.2
amended — Expiration
15.20.200
Section 105.2.4
added — Permit fees
15.20.210
Section 105.2.5
added — Violations
15.20.220
Section 105.4
amended — Inspections required
15.20.230
Section 105.7(7)
added — Revocation suspension and denial
15.20.240
Section 105.8
added — Permits required
15.20.250
Section 105.8.2
added — New materials, processes occupancies
15.20.260
Section 901.4.4
amended — Premises identification
15.20.270
Section 901.4.4.1
added — Premises identificatioirrear
15.20.280
Section 901.4.4.2
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15.20.010 Adoption
The provisions set forth in that portion of the State Building Standards
Code that imposes substantially the same requirements as are contained in the
Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition published by the Western Fire Chiefs
Association and California Building Standards Commission with errata, together
with those portions of the Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition, including
Appendixes, The Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1997 Edition, as amended by the
Uniform Fire Code Standards, 2000 Edition, published by the Western Fire Chiefs
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added — Premises identification — multiple dwelling
units 15.20.290
Section 901.4.4.2
added — Premises identification -multiple buildings.
15.20.300
Section 902.2.2.1
amended — Dimensions
15.20.310
Section 902.2.2.2
amended — Surfaces
15.20.320
Section 902.2.4.3
added — Gates or other structures or devices
15.20.330
Section 902.4.1
added — Hazardous materials management plan box
15.20.340
Section 1003.2.11
added — Automatic fire extinguishing systems
15.20.350
Section 1003.5
added — Fire control room
1520-360
Section 1006.3.4.2
amended — Fire alarm certification
15.20.370
Section 1102.3
amended — Open burning
15.20.380
Section 1102.3.9
added - Construction sites
15.20.390
Section 1102.4.5
amended — Recreational fires
15.20.400
Section 1114
added Electrical disconnect
15.20.410
Section 1115
added — Gas disconnect
15.20.420
Section 3010
added — Pallets, palletized packing boxes and bin boxes
15.20.430
Section 7701.7.2
Limits explosive and blasting agents
15.20.440
Section 7801.3.1.1
amended — Manufacturing of fireworks
15.20.450
Section 7902.2.2.2.1
Location of aboveground tanks are prohibited
15.20.460
Changes or modifications
15.20.010 Adoption
The provisions set forth in that portion of the State Building Standards
Code that imposes substantially the same requirements as are contained in the
Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition published by the Western Fire Chiefs
Association and California Building Standards Commission with errata, together
with those portions of the Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition, including
Appendixes, The Uniform Fire Code Standards, 1997 Edition, as amended by the
Uniform Fire Code Standards, 2000 Edition, published by the Western Fire Chiefs
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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 premises within the city.
15.20.020 Bureau of fire prevention
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.
15.20.030 Jurisdiction defined.
Whenever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code it
shall mean the City of Lodi.
15.20.040 Section 101.10
Added — Fees
Section 101.10 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
The City may establish fees sufficient to recover its costs in administering
this code. The schedule of fees shall be those recommended by the Fire Chief and
established and adopted from time to time by resolution of the city council.
15.20.050 Section 103.1.1.1
Amended — Contract inspector
Section 103.1.1.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 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 Fire Chief, for inspection of a
particular type of construction, operation, fire extinguishing or detection system
or process.
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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 Fire
Chief, Building Official and other designated persons as required
by the Fire Chief. All discrepancies shall be brought to the
immediate attention of the contractor for correction, then if
uncorrected, to the proper design authority, Fire 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.
15.20.060 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:
The Fire Chief is responsible for administering, collecting, crediting, adjusting,
and refunding all fees imposed under this chapter. A decision by the Fire Chief
regarding a fee imposed under this chapter is appealable in accordance with this
section. A person seeking judicial review shall first appeal under this section.
A person appealing a decision under this chapter shall file a request with the Fire
Chief who is responsible for processing the appeal. The appeal shall be in
writing, stating the factual and legal grounds, and shall be filed within ten
calendar days following the decision of the Fire Chief being appealed.
The Fire Chief shall notify the City Manager of the appeal. The City Manager
shall set the matter for hearing before the City Council and notify the person
appealing in writing of the time and place.
The City Council shall conduct the hearing, prepare written findings of fact and a
written decision on the matter, and shall preserve the complete administrative
record of the proceeding. The council shall consider all relevant evidence
presented by the appellant, the Fire Chief or other interested parry.
The decision of the City Council is final; it is reviewable by a court under Code of
Civil Procedure Section 1094.5
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The city adopts the Code of Civil Procedures, Section 1094.5, for the purposes of
judicial review under this section. A petition seeking review of a decision under
this chapter shall be filed not later than the ninetieth day following the date on
which the decision of the City Council becomes final.
15.20.070 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.
15.20.080 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.
15.20.090 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, sub -lessee 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 or authorized representatives
under this chapter. Any person violating the provisions of this section is guilty of
a misdemeanor for each day such violation continues.
15.20.100 Section 103.4.7
Added — Abatement of hazard by fire chief
Section 103.4.7 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
If any person fails to comply with the orders of the Fire Chief, or if the
Fire Chief is unable to locate the owner, operator, occupant or other person
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responsible within a reasonable time, the Fire Chief or his or her authorized
representative may take such steps as are necessary to abate the hazard for the
protection of the public health and safety. In no event is notice necessary before
abatement, when the hazard is a clear and present danger to the public welfare.
All costs related to such abatement shall become a lien or special assessment on
the subject property.
15.20.110 Section 103.4.8
Added — Criminal or civil penalty for violation
Section 103.4.8 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Pursuant to the City's prosecutorial discretion, the City may enforce
violations of the provisions of this code in any manner authorized by this section
or by any other law, including but not limited to issuance of criminal citations,
referral to the District Attorney, referral to other appropriate agencies,
administrative actions and civil actions.
15.20.120 Section 103.4.8.1
Added — Misdemeanors — continuing violations
Section 103.4.8.1 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Any person who violates any of the provisions of this code, any of the
provisions of any written authority of the City Manager or his or her duly
authorized agerts and representatives or any provision of any permit issued
pursuant to this code shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Each and every day, or
any part thereof during which any such violation is committed, continued or
allowed shall be separate offense.
15.20.130 Section 103.4.8.2
Added — Prosecution
Section 103.4.8.2 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Every violation of this code shall be a misdemeanor; provided, however,
that where the City Attorney or his or her duly authorized agents has determined
that such action would be in the best interest of justice, the City Attorney may
specify in the accusatory pleading, citation or amendment thereto that the
violation shall be prosecuted as an infraction.
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15.20.140 Section 103.4.8.3
Added — Penalty for infraction
Section 103.4.8.3 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Each and every violation of this code that is deemed an infraction is
punishable by:
1) A fine not exceeding one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first violation;
2) A fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second violation of
the same or similar provision within a one-year period, or,
3) A fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional
violation, after the second, of the same or similar provision of this Chapter within
a one-year period of the first violation.
15.20.150 Section 103.4.8.4
Added — Penalty for misdemeanor
Section 103.4.8.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Each and every violation of this code that is deemed a misdemeanor is
punishable as specified in Section 1.08.010 of the Lodi Municipal Code.
15.20.160 Section 103.4.8.5
Added — Enforcement authority
Section 103.4.8.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Peace officers and persons employed in such positions are authorized to
exercise the authority provided in California Penal Code Section 836.5 and are
authorized to issue citations for violation of this code. The following designated
employee positions may enforce the provisions of this code by issuance of
citations. The designated employee positions are: the City Manager or his or her
duly authorized employee positions, the Fire Chief, the Fire Marshal and
Fire Inspector.
15.20.170 Section 103.4.8.6
Added — Civil penalties
Section 103.4.8.6 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition
adopted by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
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Any person who intentionally, accidentally or negligently violates
any provision of this code, any written authority of the City Manager or his or her
duly authorized agents and representatives, or any provision of a permit issued
pursuant to this code may be civilly liable to the City in the sum of not less than
one hundred dollars ($100.00) but not to exceed one thousand dollars ($1,000.00)
per day for each day in which such violation occurs or continues. The City may
petition the municipal or superior court to impose, assess, and recover such sums.
The civil penalty provided in this section excludes inspection costs and abatement
costs, is cumulative and not exclusive, and shall be in addition to all other
remedies available to the City under state and federal law and local ordinances.
15.20.180 Section 104.4
Added — Cost recovery
Section 104.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
The purpose of this section is to establish authority to obtain
reimbursement from responsible individuals for the expenses of any emergency
response and/or enforcement action by the Lodi Fire Department to protect the
public from criminal or negligent activities, and from fire or hazardous
substances.
In accordance with the Health and Safety Code Section 13000 et seq., an
individual who acts negligently or in violation of the law and thereby requires the
jurisdiction to provide an emergency response to a danger posed by a fire or
hazardous substance shall be liable for reimbursement to the City for the costs
incurred.
In accordance with Government Code Sections 53150 through 53158, any
individual who is under the influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug or the
combined influence of an alcoholic beverage or any drug, and whose negligent
operation of a motor vehicle, boat or vessel or civil aircraft caused by that
influence proximately causes any incident and thereby requires the City to
provide an emergency response shall reimburse the City for the cost incurred.
15.20.190 Section 105.2.2
Added — Expiration
Section 105.2.2 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Permits and the activities they regulate shall be performed within
the time limits approved within the application or plan submittal, except when no
time limit is given, then each permit shall be valid for 180 days, unless for good
cause the Fire Chief or his or her designee grants an extension Activity
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otherwise required by law and needing a permit shall be performed in accordance
with the permit and within the time limits given thereon.
15.20.200 Section 105.2.4
Added — Permit fees
Section 105.2.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
The fee for each permit shall be as set forth from time to time by
resolution of the City Council. The City may establish fees sufficient to recover
its costs in administering this Chapter. No permit shall be issued until such fees
have been paid, and administrative citations may be issued to persons violating
this code by the persons allowed to issue citations by Section 15.20.160.
15.20.210 Section 105.2.5
Added - Violations
Section 105.2.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted
by Section 15.20.010 is added to read as follows:
Whenever any construction or installation work is being performed in
violation of any plan or specification approved by the Fire Chief or his or her
designee, a written notice shall be issued to the responsible parry to stop work on
that portion of the work which is in violation. The notice shall state the nature of
the violation and that no work shall be done on that portion until the violation has
been corrected and has been approved by the Fire Department.
15.20.220 Section 105.4
Amended — Inspection required
Section 105.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is amended to read as follows:
Before a permit is issued, the Fire Chief or his or her designee shall
inspect and approve the receptacles, vehicles, buildings, devices, premises,
storage spaces or other areas to be used. In instances where laws or regulations
are enforceable by departments other than the Fire Department, joint approval
shall be obtained from all departments concerned.
No final inspection under this code, as to all or any portion of the
development, shall be deemed completed and no certificate of occupancy shall be
issued unless and until the requirements imposed by this code have been
completed and the final approval thereof, by the Fire Department, has been given
as provided herein and all inspection fees paid.
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15.20.230 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.
15.20.240 Section 105.8
Added — Permits required
Section 105.8 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.010 is revised to add as follows:
Add #c.10 Christmas Tree Lots. To operate a Christmas Tree Lot with or
without flame proofing services.
Add #h.4 Haunted Houses. To operate a temporary or permanent
haunted house.
Add #s.2 Special Events. To conduct a special event which is not
otherwise listed and in the opinion of the Fire Chief or his or her designee poses a
fire or life safety concern to the public.
15.20.250 Section 105.8.2
added - New materials, processes or occupancies.
Section 105.8.2 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
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post such list in a conspicuous place in his or her office and distribute copies
thereof to interested persons.
15.20.260 Section 901.4.4
amended — Premises identification
Section 901.4.4 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by
Section 15.20.0 10 is amended to read as follows:
Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing
buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or
road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background.
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
15.20.270 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
apartment building in a location approved by the Fire Chief.
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15.20.280 Section 901.4.4.2
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 addresses of each unit in the complex shall be erected at the entrance
driveways to every multiple dwelling complex having more 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 an approved manner.
15.20.290 Section 901.4.4.2
added — Premises identification -multiple buildings.
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 identification of multiple buildings within a complex
which clearly indicates each individual building in the complex Identification
shall be placed on each building in a size and location when required by the Fire
Chief and be visible for responding emergency personnel. Approval of the Fire
Chief shall be met
15.20.300 Section 902.2.2.1
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 width 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.
15.20.310 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:
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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.
15.20.320 Section 902.2.4.3
Added — Gates or other structures or devices
Gates, other structures or devices which could obstruct fire access
roadways or otherwise hinder emergency operations are prohibited unless they
meet standards approved by the Fire Chief or designee and receive specific plan
approval.
All automatic gates across fire access roadways shall be equipped with
approved emergency key -operated switches overriding all command functions
and opening the gates.
All automatic gates shall be equipped with a Knox box key switch, which
will activate the gate when operated by the Knox key. Key operated switches
shall be keyed with a sub master Knox key to facilitate access by law enforcement
personnel.
The automatic gate shall have a battery back-up or manual mechanical
disconnect readily accessible to emergency personnel in case of power failure. All
automatic gates must meet Fire Department policies deemed necessary by the Fire
Chief or designee for rapid, reliable access.
15.20.330 Section 902.4.1
added - Hazardous materials management plan box
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 a Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP), MP), the Chief may
require the installation of a secured box at the primary facility entrance or fire
control room as required 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 Box in accordance with this section.
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15.20.340 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 a 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.
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15.20.350 Section 1003.5
Added — Fire control room
Section 1003.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 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
control valves, fire alarm control panels and other fire equipment required by the Chief.
Fire control rooms shall be located within the building at a location approved by the
Chief, and shall be provided with a means to access the room directly from the exterior.
Durable signage shall be provided on the exterior side of the access door to identify the
fire control room.
15.20.360 Section 1006.3.4.2
Amended — Fire alarm certification
Section 1006.3.4.2 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 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 indicating that 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 a timely manner, as approved by the Chief. A copy of the certification
must be provided to the Chief at no cost.
15.20.370 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.
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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.
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.
15.20.380 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.
15.20.390 Section 1102.4.5
Amended — Recreational fires
Section 1102.4.5 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section
15.20.010 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 smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding
property.
15.20.400 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:
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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 Fire Chief indicating areas or
units served.
All buildings shall have main electrical shut off accessible to the exterior of the
structure. This may be accomplished be placing the shut off on the building
exterior, an electrical room with a door leading directly to the exterior or a remote
electrical (shunt) switch on the building exterior.
-15.20.410 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:
All buildings providing natural gas service through more than one (1) service
meter or through multiple service connections shall have individual gas shutoffs
identified in a manner approved by the Fire Chief indicating areas or units served.
15.20.420 Section 3010
Added - Pallets, palletized packing boxes and bin boxes
Section 3010 of the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition adopted by Section 15.20.010 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.
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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.
15.20.430 Section 7701.7.2 -
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 defined in the zoning regulations of the city.
15.20.440 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.
15.20.450 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 15.20.0 10 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.
15.20.460 Changes or modifications
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) Conditions
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Precipitation averages 18 inches per year, and can reach as high as
35 inches per year. Virtually all of the rain occurs during the
months of October through April. The remaining months receive
little or no rain. Temperatures during the summer months can
reach as high as 110 and City of Lodi averages 19 days over 100
each year. Relative humidity during these summer months is very
low. Lodi averages 34 days of dense fog per year, and has had as
many as 64 foggy days.
(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 a fire. 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) Conditions
The City of Lodi is subject to ground tremors from seismic events
as the County is in seismic Zone 3. The Mokelumne River, which
borders the northern city limits, is subjected to flood potential and
its levies are subject to failure from seismic activity or high water.
(2) Impacts
The geologic conditions in San Joaquin County in general, and the
City of Lodi, in particular, have the potential of restricting access
to structures, especially in remote or isolated areas. A moderate
earthquake or extended periods or rain can impact local access
roads.
(C) Topographic
(1) Conditions
The City of Lodi consists mainly of the San Joaquin Valley floor.
The valley floor is typically flat land area bisected by intermittent
and year round stream and river systems. Much of the valley floor
is irrigated agriculture. Low land areas protected by a complex and
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extensive levee system characterize the Delta area. Union Pacific
Railroad Tracks bisect the eastern and western portions of Lodi as
well as Highway 99 creating traffic congestion and emergency
response delays.
(2) Impacts
The valley floor is frequently subject to both general and localized
flooding. Because the area is so flat and low, it is not unusual for
local drainage systems to be inadequate during heavy rain periods.
This condition can isolate areas where roads are flooded and
thereby block access. With the OSHA "two -in two -out" rule
requiring two fire fighters ready to make attack only when two
others are present, the potential delay in east -west response
increases the risk to firefighter and the public.
While it is clearly understood that the adoption 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.
CHAPTER 15.40
ON-SITE FIRE PROTECTION
15.40.020 Facilities required
A. When any land is proposed to be developed in such a manner that all or a
substantial part of any building or structure thereon will be in excess of the
reasonable working distance from an adequate water supply for fire protection
facilities upon the land as is determined necessary under this chapter, the fire
chief may prescribe that the development include the installation of such on-site
fire protection facilities as in his judgment are necessary to provide an adequate
water supply on the land to be developed. The installation shall be at the expense
of the owner or developer.
B. All facilities required to be installed under this chapter shall be approved by
and meet the specifications of the fire chief as to location, size and type of
materials and manner of installation.
C. Construction shall be carried out under the inspection of the department of
public works. All inspection costs shall be paid by the owner or developer.
D. This section shall not apply to "U" occupancies as classified by the building
code.
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15.40.100 Access maintenance
Whenever any on-site fire protection facilities or accessways have been installed,
as provided in this chapter, either pursuant to this chapter or prior to the effective
date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, the following provisions shall be
applicable:
A. Hydrants. With respect to hydrants located along private accessways where
curbs exist, the curbs shall be painted red or otherwise appropriately marked by
the owner, lessee or other person in charge of the premises to prohibit parking for
a distance of fifteen feet in either direction from any such hydrant. In such cases
where curbs do not exist, there shall be appropriate markings painted on the
pavement, or signs erected, or both, giving notice that parking is prohibited for a
distance of fifteen feet away from any hydrant. When such areas are signed or
marked as provided in this subsection, no person shall park or leave standing a
vehicle within fifteen feet of any such fire hydrant.
B. Accessway Obstruction. No owner or lessee of the land or proprietor,
partner, officer, director, manager or agent of any business or other activity
carried on upon the land shall, after receiving notice thereof, permit or otherwise
allow, and no person shall cause any activity, practice or condition to occur or
exist or continue to exist upon the land which shall lessen, obstruct or impair the
access required to be maintained under Section 15.40.070
C. Parking Prohibitions. If in the judgment of the fire chief it is necessary to
prohibit vehicular parking along private accessways in order to keep them clear
and unobstructed, he may require the owner, lessee or other person in change of
the premises to paint the curbs red and/or paint the edge of the roadway red to a
width of four inches, upon which is closely marked the words "Fire Lane" in
white letters four inches in height have a three- fourths -inch stroke, at intervals of
not less than fifty feet.
At the property owner's expense, the fire chief shall direct the owner, lessee or
other person in charge to post at all entrances and/or at the extremities of each fir
lane a sign reading "FIRE LANE — NO PARKING AT ANY TIME —
VIOLATORS SUBJECT TO TOW AT OWNER'S EXPENSE. Lodi City Code
Section 15.40.100(0; CVC Section 22500(1), Lodi Police Department, 333-
6727". Thereafter, it is unlawful for such owner, lessee or other person in charge
to fail to install and maintain in good condition the form of notice so prescribed.
When such areas are marked and signed as provided in this subsection, no person
shall park or leave standing a vehicle adjacent to any such sign and shall be
subject to being towed or removed at the direction of a peace officer.
All required signs shall be twent)-four inches vertically by eighteen inches
horizontally. The minimum size lettering on the sign shall be as follows:
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Sign Lettering Minimum Height
(inches)
FIRE LANE 2
NO PARKING AT ANY TIME 2
VIOLATORS SUBJECT TO
TOW AT OWNER'S EXPENSE 2
Lodi City Code
15.40.100 1
C.V.C. Sec. 22500(1) 1
Lodi Police Department
333-6727 1
The sign face shall be white in color. All lettering or printing shall be red in
color, and all two- inch letters shall have a minimum one- fourth inch stroke, and
all one -inch letters shall have a minimum three -sixteenths -inch stroke.
D. Prosecutions. Chapter 1.08 of this code applies to prosecutions under this
section.
15.40.110 Alteration or modification
On-site fire protection facilities, whether installed before or after the effective
date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, may be altered or repaired with the
written consent of the fire chief; provided, that such alteration or repairs shall be
carried out in conformity of Section 15.40.030.
CHAPTER 9.12
FIRES, FIREARMS AND FIREWORKS
9.12.010 Discharge of weapons and fireworks - fires
A. Any person who does any of the following without first obtaining a special
permit therefore, in writing, from the chief of police which permit shall designate
the time and place of such firing or discharging, is guilty of a misdemeanor:
1. Fires or discharges any pistol, gun, rifle, firearm, cannon anvil loaded with
powder, bow, airgun or sling, or other dangerous missile is projected, within the
city.
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B. Any person who does any of the following without first obtaining a special
permit therefore, in writing, from the Fire Chief which permit shall designate the
time and place of such firing or discharging, is guilty of a misdemeanor:
1. Possesses, discharges or explodes any firecrackers, firerockets, roman candles,
chasers or other fireworks of any nature or kind; or
2. Makes any bonfire of any nature or kind, or who makes any bonfire or burns
any hay, straw, rubbish, shavings or other combustible materials within the city
limits at night.
C. The provisions of this section do not prohibit any person from shooting
destructive animals within or upon his own enclosure, nor prohibit the
establishment and maintenance of shooting galleries, in accordance with the
ordinances of the city.
Section 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.
Approved this day of , 2005
Mayor
Attest:
Susan Blackston
City Clerk
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State of California
County of San Joaquin, ss.
I, Susan Blackston, City Clerk of the City of Lodi, do hereby certify that
Ordinance No. was introduced at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Lodi held , and was thereafter passed, adopted and
ordered to print at a regular meeting of said Council held , by the
following vote:
Ayes: Council Members —
Noes: Council Members —
Absent: Council Members —
Abstain: Council Members —
I further certify that Ordinance No. was approved and signed by the Mayor
on the date of its passage and the same has been published pursuant to law.
Approved as to form
D. Stephen Schwabauer
City Attorney
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Susan Blackston
City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2005-
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF LODI ESTABLISHING A
MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR ANNUAL PERMITS TO
OPERATE, NEW DEVELOPMENT AND TENANT
IMPROVEMENT PLANS REVIEW, FIRE AND LIFE SAFETY
INSPECTIONS, AND OTHER MISCELLANEOUS SERVICES
PROVIDED BY THE CITY OF LODI FIRE DEPARTMENT
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Fire Department is charged with the responsibility of
enforcing applicable codes pertaining to fire and life safety and other regulations promulgated
by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Section 13146 and
California Fire Code Section 101.2.2.2; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi incurs costs and expends resources when fire prevention
services are of a recurrent nature and the result of discretionary development; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to establish a policy to recover the cost of providing special
services of a voluntary or limited nature, such that general fund monies are not diverted from
general services of a broad nature, and thereby utilized to subsidize unfairly and inequitably
such special services; and
WHEREAS, the City, pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections
13146.2(b), 13217(b), and 17951, and California Government Code Sections 6062(a), 6103.7,
66016, 66017 and 66018, is authorized to adopt fees sufficient to pay the cost of providing
these services to the general public following proper notice and a public hearing; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Lodi has adopted Ordinance No. ,
repealing and re-enacting Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of the Lodi Municipal Code, which
authorizes in Section 15.20.040 the City to establish fees sufficient to recover its costs in
administering the Fire Code, subject to adoption of an implementing resolution of the City
Council; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lodi Fire Department has conducted an analysis of its services,
the costs reasonably borne, the beneficiaries of those services, and the cost -recovery revenues
produced by those paying fees and charges for special services (Business Plan for Recovery of
Costs (the `Fee Study") and Master Fee Schedule, dated March 2005, collectively attached
hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein); and
WHEREAS, the analysis of fees and service charges set forth in the Fee Study and
Master Fee Schedule provide a mechanism for ensuring fees adopted by the City for services
rendered do not exceed the reasonable estimated cost of providing the services for which the
fees are charged; and
WHEREAS, the fees and service charges set forth the Master Fee Schedule bear a fair
and reasonable relationship to the City's costs in administering the Fire Code; and
WHEREAS, adoption of this Resolution is exempt from the California Environmental Act
(Public Resources Code Sections 21080, et seq.) because it approves and sets forth a
procedure for determining fees for the purpose of meeting certain operating expenses of the
City; and
WHEREAS, the Fee Study was available for public inspection and review in the office of
the City Clerk for more than 14 days prior to the date of the Public Hearing on this Resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Lodi does
find and resolve as follows:
The recitals set forth above are true and correct.
2. The fees and service charges set forth in the Master Fee Schedule (Exhibit A)
are hereby implemented.
3. The fees and service charges set forth in the Master Fee Schedule are to be
uniformly applied and collected for services provided by the Lodi Fire Department
or its designated contractor(s). Fees and service charges for special services of
a voluntary or limited nature shall not exceed the actual cost incurred by the City
in providing the special service.
4. Fees and service charges set forth in the Master Fee Schedule are for each
identified service; additional fees and service charges shall be required for each
additional service requested or required. Where fees are indicated on a per-unit
basis, the fee is for each identified unit or portion thereof within the indicated
range of such units.
5. The Fire Chief of the City of Lodi is hereby delegated the authority to create
administrative, fee -collection, and financial procedures as necessary to
implement the Master Fee Schedule consistent with the policies set forth in this
Resolution.
6. The appropriate fee(s) under the Master Fee Agreement shall be paid at the time
of application submittal for: a) permits to operate, b) new development and tenant
improvement plan checks/inspections, c) annual fire and life safety inspections,
and d) miscellaneous services and products. In the event fees are not paid at
the time of application submittal or upon request for additional fees, the City shall
not be obligated to process, approve, or take further action on permits, plan
checks/inspections, fire and life safety inspections, or other services and
products listed in the Master Fee Schedule until such time as the appropriate
fees are paid to the City.
7. No permit or approval shall be issued by the City unless applicant's project is in
compliance with applicable City and state laws and fees required under the
Master Fee Schedule are paid in full. Payment of fees by applicant shall not be
construed as any waiver of the City's right to enforce compliance with fire and life
safety standards, statutes, ordinances, or regulations through any means
authorized by applicable law.
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8. At regular intervals the Fire Chief shall review the Master Fee Schedule to
ensure that fees and service charges continue to bear a fair and reasonable
relationship to the City's costs in administering the Fire Code.
9. The Fire Chief shall propose modifications to the Master Fee Schedule to the
City Council in the form of a resolution. In proposing modifications to the Master
Fee Schedule, the Fire Chief shall consider only the standards, criteria, and
procedures established by this Resolution and applicable state law. The Fire
Chief may also adjust the type of services offered in the Master Fee Schedule if,
in the judgment of the Fire Chief, equity requires such adjustment.
10. Fee adjustments to the Master Fee Schedule proposed by the Fire Chief may be
increased by resolution of the City Council in amounts determined reasonable
and necessary when budget and workload analysis supports such increases.
11. The Master Fee Schedule established in this Resolution shall be effective on July
1, 2005, which date is at least sixty (60) days after adoption of this Resolution.
Dated: March 16, 2005
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I hereby certify that Resolution No. 2005- was passed and adopted by the City
Council of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting held on March , 2005, by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members —
NOES: Council Members —
ABSENT: Council Members —
ABSTAIN: Council Members —
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
City Clerk
2005-
Annual Operating Permits and Inspections Fee
Administrative Charge
Failure to Obtain Permit Standard fee doubled
Late Fee Standard fee doubled
Multiple Permits, Same Inspection
First highest at 100%, additional at 50%
Aerosol Products 225.00
Airports, Heliports, Helispots 150.00
Aircraft Refueling Vehicle 150.00
Aircraft Repair Hanger 225.00
Asbestos Removal 150.00
Automobile Wrecking Yard 225.00
Battery System 206.25
Candles and Open Flame in Public Assembly Area
Single Use (weddings, banquets, etc.) 15.00
Commercial Use 75.00
Carnival and Fairs
150.00
Cellulose Nitrate Film
168.75
Cellulose Nitrate Storage
206.25
Christmas Tree Lots
150.00
Combustible Fiber Storage
206.25
Combustible Materials Storage
206.25
Commercial Rubbish -handling Operation
187.50
Compressed Gases
243.75
Cryogens
187.50
Dry Cleaning Plants (Initial)
206.25
Dust Producing Operations
206.25
Explosives or Blasting Agents
187.50
No
Fire Hydrant or Water -control Valves
Charge
Fireworks
281.25
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
168.75
Haunted House
150.00
Hazardous Materials
225.00
High -piled Combustible Storage
168.75
Hot -work Operations
112.50
Liquid Petroleum Gas
150.00
LPG or Gas -fueled Vehicles/Equipment in Public Assembly Bldg.
75.00
Lumberyards, Lumber
187.50
Magnesium Working
93.75
Mall, Covered
150.00
Motor Vehicle/Marine Fuel -dispensing Station
150.00
Oil & Natural Gas Wells
150.00
Open Burning
37.50
Organic Coatings - Manufacture
168.75
M
Ovens and Furnaces, Industrial Baking or Drying
150.00
Non -Flammable Medical Gas Systems
150.00
Parade Floats
75.00
Places of Assembly
Occupancy Load 50-299
187.50
Occupancy Load 300-999
262.50
Occupancy Load >= 1000
337.50
Pyrotechnical Special Effects Material
150.00
Radioactive Materials
206.25
Refrigeration Equipment
150.00
Repair Garages
150.00
Special Events
150.00
State Fire Marshal Permits
Live Audiences 150.00
Production Facilities 150.00
Pyrotechnics and Special Effects 150.00
Spraying or Dipping - Utilizing F/C Liquids or Powders 168.75
Tents, Canopies, and Temp. Membrane Structures
Event Organizer 150.00
Tents > 200 sq. ft. or a canopy > 400 sq. ft. 150.00
Additional Tents (each) 75.00
Tire Storage 168.75
Wood Products 150.00
+ Minimum Fee, actual cost may vary
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New Development and Tenant Improvements Plans Review Fee
Site Planning
225.00
Annexation
150.00 +
Land Use
150.00 +
Lot Line Adjustments
150.00 +
Parcel Map
150.00 +
SPARC
150.00 +
Zoning Variance
150.00 +
Subdivision/Lot Splits
1 - 4 Lots 150.00
5 - 24 Lots 300.00
25 or more Lots 450.00
Fire & Life Safety Plans Review and Inspections
Fire Review of Building Construction
Add 25% to building plan check & building permit fee
Fire Protection Equipment Plans Review and Inspections
Civil Improvement Site Plan (no underground inspection) 150.00 +
Compressed Gas System (each)
Hazardous Materials 375.00 +
Medical Gas 450.00 +
Fire Alarm System 450.00 +
Fire Alarm System for Fire Sprinkler Monitor 300.00 +
Fire Flow/Hydrant Test 150.00 +
Fire Pump 900.00 +
Fire Sprinkler System (per riser)
1 - 6 Heads
225.00
7 - 19 Heads
375.00
20 - 99 Heads
750.00
100 - 199 Heads
1,050.00
>= 200 Heads (plus $0.50 per head)
1,350.00
Halon/Clean Agent System 450.00 +
Hood & Duct Fire Suppresion System (each)* 300.00 +
*hood requires separate building permit
Plan Maintenance Fee*
Add 5% to plan check fee
*fire alarm system, alarm system for sprinkler monitor, fire
pump, fire sprinkler system, halon/clean agent system, hood & duct
suppression system, spray booth, standpipe/hose stations
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Smoke Management Systems 750.00 +
Spray Booth (each) 450.00 +
Standpipe/Hose Stations 150.00 +
Miscellaneous Development
Administrative Charge
Design Review Consultation/Conference 75.00 +
Minimum Intake Fee (not otherwise specified) 75.00
Second and Subsequent Plan Revision Submittals (each) 150.00
Temporary Certificate of Occupancy 150.00
Special Plan Review Request
After Hours 225.00 +
Not Otherwise Specified 150.00 +
Technical Report/Alternate Materials or Methods* 150.00 +
*per code item plus consultant fee plus 20% admin fee
+ Minimum Fee, actual cost may vary
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Annual Fire and Life Safety Inspections Fee
E-3 Occupancies — Day Care
7 - 49 clients
150.00 +
50 - 149 clients
187.50 +
>= 150 clients
225.00 +
Pre -inspection <= 25 clients
50.00
Pre -inspection > 25 clients
100.00
I Occupancies — Institution
1-1 or 1-2 Occupancies < 6 patients 150.00 +
1-1 or 1-2 Occupancies >= 6 patients 225.00 +
No
1-3 Occupancies — Detention Facilities Charge
R-1 Occupancies — Apartments
No
Initial plus 1 Reinspect Charge
Additional Reinspections (each) 75.00 +
R-1 Occupancies — Hotels/Motels
3 - 16 Units 112.50 +
17 - 32 Units 150.00 +
>= 33 Units 187.50 +
R-2 Occupancies — Residential Care Facilities
>= 7 residents 225.00 +
Pre -inspection < 25 residents 50.00
Pre -inspection >= 26 residents 100.00
R-3 Occupancies — Large Family Day Care
7 to 14 clients 75.00 +
Pre -inspection 50.00
R-6 Occupancies — Halfway Houses, etc.
>= 7 residents 225.00 +
Pre -inspection < 25 residents 50.00
Pre -inspection >= 26 residents 100.00
Cancellation — < 24 Hrs Notice, Not Ready, No
Show 75.00
Engine Company Business Inspection
No
Initial plus 1 Reinspect Charge
Additional Reinspections (each) 75.00 +
Fire Prevention Business Inspection
Initial plus 1 Reinspect 150.00 +
Additional Reinspections (each) 75.00 +
Special Inspections
After Hours (1.5 x rate) 225.00 +
Customer Request, Preinspection, etc. 75.00 +
+ Minimum Fee, actual cost may vary
0
Miscellaneous Fee
Administrative Charge
Appeals — When Fire Chief Denies Application
375.00
Environmental Impact Report Document Search
75.00 +
New Business/Change in Occupant or Owner
75.00
Other Activities Not Listed
75.00 +
Refund Processing
37.50
Weed Abatement (per parcel)
150.00 +
Emergency Response (per company)
131.00
DUI
131.00 +
Hazardous Materials
131.00 +
Fire Investigations (per person) 75.00 +
Fire Reports and Other Documents (per page) 0.25 +
Investigation - No Construction Permit 75.00 +
Occupancy Load Calculation 75.00 +
Photograph Reproduction (per print)
Actual cost plus 20% admin fee
Standby (per person) 75.00 +
Standard Hourly Rate
LFD Personnel 75.00
Engine or Truck Company 131.00
+ Minimum Fee, actual cost may vary
10
No
False Alarms — 2 or fewer per calendar year
Charge
Third False Alarm
75.00
Fourth False Alarm
150.00
Fifth and Subsequent (each)
393.00
Contact not at scene in 60 min
131.00
Failure to notify LFD of test
131.00
Fire Investigations (per person) 75.00 +
Fire Reports and Other Documents (per page) 0.25 +
Investigation - No Construction Permit 75.00 +
Occupancy Load Calculation 75.00 +
Photograph Reproduction (per print)
Actual cost plus 20% admin fee
Standby (per person) 75.00 +
Standard Hourly Rate
LFD Personnel 75.00
Engine or Truck Company 131.00
+ Minimum Fee, actual cost may vary
10
• CITY OF LODI
Carnegie Forum
305 West Pine Street, Lodi
WI
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Date: April 6, 2005
Time: 7:00 p.m.
For information regarding this notice please contact:
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
Telephone: (209) 333-6702
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE S HEREBY GIVEN that on Wednesday, April 6, 2005, at the hour of 7:00 p.m., or as soon
thereafter as the matter may be heard, the City Council will conduct a Public Hearing at the Carnegie Forum,
305 West Pine Street, Lodi, to considerthe following matter:
a) introduce ordinance to repeal and re-enact Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of the Lodi Municipal Code
and to adopt a resolution establishing a master fee schedule for cost recoveryfor services provided
bythe Lodi FireDepartment.
Information regarding this item may be obtained in the office of the Fire Administration Department, 25 East
Pine Street, Lodi, California. All interested persons are invited to present their views and comments on this
matter. Written statements may be filed with the City Clerk at any time priorto the hearing scheduled herein,
and oral statements may be made at said hearing.
If you challenge the subject matter in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone
else raised at the Public Hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the City
Clerk, 221 West Pine Street, at or prior to the Public Hearing.
By Order of the Lodi City Council:
Susan J. Blackston
City Clerk
Dated March 16,2005
Approved as to form:
D. Stephen Schwabauer
City Attorney
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QTY OF LODI
P. O. BOX 3006
LODI, CALIFORNIA 95241-1910
ADVERTISING INSTRUCTIONS
SUBJECT SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 6,2005, TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO REPEAL
AND RE-ENACT CHAPTER 15.20 (FIRE CODE) OF THE LODI MUNICIPAL CODE AND
TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR COST
RECOVERY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LODI FIRE DEPARTMENT
PUBLISH DATE: SATURDAY, MARCH 19,2005 AND
SATURDAY, MARCH 26,2005
TEAR SHEETS WANTED: Three (3) please
SEND AFFIDAVIT AND BILL TO: SUSAN BLACKSTON, CITY CLERK
City of Lodi
P.O. Box 3006
Lodi, CA 95241-1910
DATED THURSDAY, MARCH 17,2005
ORDERED BY:
JACQUELINE L. TAYLOR, CMC
DEPUTYCITY CLERK
—
KARI J. ADWICK
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
JENNIFER M. PERRIN, CMC
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
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DECLARATION OF POSTING
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 6, 2005, TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND
RE-ENACT CHAPTER 15.20 (FIRE CODE) OF THE LODI MUNICIPAL CODE AND TO ADOPT
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR COST RECOVERY FOR
SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LODI FIRE DEPARTMENT
On Friday, March 18, 2005, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, a
copy of a Notice dP Public Hearing to introduce ordinance to repeal and re-enact
Chapter 15.20 (Fire Code) of the Lodi Municipal Code and to adopt a resolution
establishing a masterfee schedulefor cost recoveryfor services provided bythe Lodi
Fire Department, (attached hereto, marked Exhibit "A"), was posted at the following
four locations:
Lodi Public Library
Lodi City Clerk's Office
Lodi City Hall Lobby
Lodi Carnegie Forum
declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on March 18,2005, at Lodi, California
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Kari J. hadwick
Adminis ative Clerk
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ORDERED BY:
SUSAN J. BLACKSTON
CITY CLERK
Jacqueline L. Taylor, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
Jennifer M. Perrin, CMC
Deputy City Clerk
DECLARATION OF MAILING
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 6, 2005, TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO
REPEAL AND RE-ENACT CHAPTER 15.20 (FIRE CODE) OF THE LODI
MUNICIPAL CODE AND TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MASTER
FEE SCHEDULE FOR COST RECOVERY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE
LODI FIRE DEPARTMENT
On March 18, 2005, in the City of Lodi, San Joaquin County, California, I deposited in the
United States mail, envelopes with first-class postage prepaid thereon, containing a Notice
of Public Hearing for April 6,2005, to introduce ordinance to repeal and re-enact Chapter
15.20 (Fire Code) of the Lodi Municipal Code and to adopt a resolution establishing a
master fee schedule for cost recovery for services provided by the Lodi Fire Department,
marked Exhibit "A'; said envelopes were addressed as is more particularly shown on Exhibit
"B" attached hereto.
There is a regular daily communication by mail between the City of Lodi, California, and the
places to which said envelopes were addressed.
I declare under penalty of perjurythat the foregoing is true and correct.
Executedon March 18, 2005, at Lodi, California.
ORDERED BY:
JACQUELINE L. TAYLOR
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
KAKI J. ✓ ADWICK
ADMINISTRATIVE CLERK
Forms/decmail.doc
ORDERED BY:
SUSAN BLACKSTON
CITY CLERK, CITY OF LODI
JENNIFER M. PERRIN
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR APRIL 6,2005, TO INTRODUCE ORDINANCE TO REPEAL AND
RE-ENACT CHAPTER 15.20 (FIRE CODE) OF THE LODI MUNICIPAL CODE AND TO
ADOPT A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A MASTER FEE SCHEDULE FOR COST
RECOVERY FOR SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE LODI FIRE DEPARTMENT
BIA of the Delta
509 W. Wetter Ave.
Suite 410
Stockton, CA 95203
Lodi Chamber of Commerce
35 S. School St.
Lodi, CA 95240
Downtown Lodi Business Partnership
4 W. Pine St.
Lodi, CA 95240
PROOF OF PUBLICATION
(2015.5 C.C.C.P.)
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
County of San Joaquin
I am a citizen of the United States and a resident
of the County aforesaid I am over the age of
eighteen years and not a parry to or interested
in the above entitled matter. I am the principal
clerk of the printer of the Lodi News -Sentinel, a
newspaper of general circulation, printed and
published daily except Sundays and holidays, in
the City of Lodi, California, County of San Joaquin
and which newspaper had been adjudicated a
newspaper of general circulationby the Superior
Court, Department 3, of the County of San Joaquin,
State of California, under the date aEMay 26th.,
19s3• Case Number 65990; that the notice ofwhich
the annexed is a printed copy (set in type not
smaller than non-pareil)has been publ ish ed in
each regular and entire issue of said newspaper
and not in any supplement thereto on the following
dates to -wit
March 19th. 26th
all in the year 2005.
I certify (or declare) under the penalty of perjury
that the foregoing is true and oaawt.
Dated at Lodi, California, this 26th day of
March 5
Signature
This space is for the CountyClak's Filing Stamp
RECEIVED
MAR 3 r 2005
City Clerk
Citw Of LOQIn
Proof of Publication of
totice of Public Hearing
Ity of Lodi, April 6th, 2005