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FROM. Silvano B. Marchesi, County Counsel Costa
By: Thomas L. Geiger, Deputy County Counsel
DATE: October 1, 20032 o a my
SUBJECT: Ratification of San Ramon Valley 6
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Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 18
SPECIFIC REQUEST(S)OR RECOMMENDATION(S)&BACKGROUND AND JUSTIFICATION
RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. RATIFY San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Ordinance No. 18, with the modifications
attached to this Board Order.
2. DIRECT the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors to provide a certified copy of this Board
Order to the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District within 15 days of this ratification,
pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 13869.7.
BACKGROUND:
Since January 1, 1991, whenever a fire district adopts ordinance regulations involving building
standards relating to fire safety that may be more stringent than State Fire Marshal and State
Building Standards Code requirements, they are not effective within the jurisdictional boundaries of
the unincorporated area of the County unless and until the Board of Supervisors ratifies the
ordinance. (Health and Saf. Code, § 13869.7.)
This Board Order provides for the retention of Board of Supervisors' discretion for final county
approval of entitlements, completion of development improvements, issuing of County stop work
orders, etc., within the unincorporated areas of the County that are within the San Ramon Valley
Fire Protection District. This Board Order also provides for the retention of the County's authority to
regulate when state-adopted building standards codes and related codes are involved in order to
achieve unincorporated area uniformity for matters such as park access, public road standards and
street names. This Board Order does not modify any of the requirements of Ordinance No. 18
concerning fire sprinkler systems in buildings.
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MODIFICATIONS TO
SAN RAMON'VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT ORDINANCE NO. 18
1. § 103.3.2.4. Review of certain plans. This section is modified to clarify that it does not
mandate the performance or non-performance of any act by the county and its planning agency,
officers and employees, but county staff is hereby directed to cooperate to the greatest
reasonable extent(subject to applicable county and state rules and regulations)with the district
concerning the subjects of this section and Ordinance No. 18.
2. CFC § 103.3.1.3. Stop orders. This section as modified and clarified does not mandate the
county building inspector or other county official or agency to issue any stop work orders or to
perform or not perform any act, and with this clarification is the same as § 103.3.2.4 above.
3. § 901.4.1.1. Street names and addressing. Same as § 103.3.2.4 except that the county fully
retains its authority pursuant to law to determine unincorporated area street names and
addresses.
4. § 902. Access. This section is modified to clarify that nothing in it shall prevent the county
from legislating,taking administrative action and/or occupying this area of regulation to the
extent allowed by law. This modification is made to retain the county's ability to require
uniform unincorporated area regulations such as public road improvements, widths and access.
5. §4 903.3. 903.3.1, 903.3.1.1. Water supplies. Same as § 902 except limited to the
reservation of county discretion involving the provision of water for domestic use.
6. §,8001.1.1.1. Coordinated enforcement. This section is modified to clarify that the district has
no legal authority to prescribe the governmental discretion and actions of the county and its
officers and employees,but, as stated above, county staffs are directed to cooperate to the
greatest reasonable extent(subject to applicable county and state rules and regulations)with the
district concerning this section and Ordinance No. 18.
7. Section 16. "More restrictive requirements." This section is modified to clarify that nothing in it
shall prevent the county from legislating in and/or occupying an area of regulation as
hereinabove provided or otherwise allowed by law. In part, this modification is made to retain
the county's ability to require uniform unincorporated area regulations.
8. Modified ordinance ratification. In ratifying Ordinance No. 18,the Board of Supervisors has
not reviewed and passed upon any"Findings of Need"that may have been prepared by the
district or other documentation, nor has it reviewed and passed upon the scope of the district's
Health and Safety Code regulatory authority.
ORDINANCE #18
AN ORDINANCE OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT OF CONTRA COSTA
COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTING, THE 2001 CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,TITLE
24, CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS, PART 9, CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE (WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS) AND BY REFERENCE, THE UNIFORM FIRE CODE, 2000 EDITION, AND UNIFORM
FIRE CODE STANDARDS, 1997 EDITION, PRESCRIBING REGULATIONS GOVERNING CONDITIONS
HAZARDOUS TO LIFE AND PROPERTY FROM FIRE AND EXPLOSION, AND ESTABLISHING A
FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION AND PROVIDING OFFICERS THEREFORE AND DEFINING THEIR
POWERS AND DUTIES.
THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SAN RAMON VALLEY FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
1.1 It is hereby adopted by the Board of Directors of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District,
(District) for the purpose of prescribing regulations governing conditions hazardous to life and property from
fire or explosion, that certain Codes and Standards known as the 2001 California Building Standards Code, Title
24, California Code of Regulations, Part 9, (California Fire Code), and by reference the 2000 Uniform Fire
Code published by the Western Fire Chiefs Association and 1997 Uniform Fire Code Standards published by
the International Fire Code Institute, (including appendices I-A, I-B, I-C, 11-A, II-B, II-C, II-D, II-E, II-F, I1-H,
11-1, 11-K, 111-A, III-AA, III-B, III-BB, 111-C, III-D, IV-A, IV-B, V-A, VI-A, VI-B, VI-C, VI-D, VI-E, VI-F, VI-
G,VI-H, VI-1, VI-J, VI-K), save and except such portions as are deleted, modified or amended by SECTION 10
of this Ordinance, of which not less than three (3) copies each have been and are now filed in the District, Fire
Prevention Division offices 1500 Bollinger Canyon Road, San Ramon, CA 94583, for use and examination by
the public; one copy shall also be provided to each ratifying agency. Said Code is adopted by reference
pursuant to Section 50022, et seq., of the Government Code of the State of California, and the same is hereby
adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein and from the date on which this Ordinance shall
take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the District.
SECTION 2. ESTABLISHMENT AND DUTIES OF THE FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION.
2.1 The California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein shall be enforced by the District, Fire
Prevention Division which is hereby established and which shall be operated under the supervision of the Fire
Marshal.
2.2 The Fire Marshal in charge of the Fire Prevention Division shall be appointed by the Chief of the
District on the basis of examination to determine his or her qualifications for the position.
2.3 The Chief of the District shall recommend to the Board of Directors the employment of technical
staff members, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected on the basis of examination to
determine their qualifications for the position.
SECTION 3. DEFINITIONS.
3.1 Wherever the word "jurisdiction" is used in the California Fire Code, it shall be held to mean the
District.
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3.2 Wherever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in the California Fire Cade, it shall be held to
mean the Attorney for the District.
3.3 Wherever the term "Chief of the Fire Prevention Division" is used, it shall be held to mean "Fire
Marshal".
SECTION 4. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF FLAMMABLE
OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS IN OUTSIDE ABOVEGROUND TANKS IS TO BE PROHIBITED.
4.1 The limits referred to in Sections 7902.2.2.1 and 7944.2.5.4.2 of the California Fire Code in which
storage of flammable or combustible liquids in outside aboveground tanks is prohibited, are hereby established
as follows: Any area which is zoned for other than commercial, industrial,or agricultural use.
4.2 The limits referred to in which new bulk plants for flammable or combustible liquids are prohibited,
are hereby established as follows: Any central business district, urban or suburban area as defined by this Code.
SECTION 5. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS IN WHICH STORAGE OF LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM
GASES IS TO BE RESTRICTED.
5.1 The limits referred to in Section 8204.2 of the California Fire Code, in which storage of liquefied
petroleum gas is restricted, are hereby established as follows: Any central business district area as defined by
this code, any area which is zoned for other than commercial, industrial, rural, or agricultural use.
SECTION 6. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH STORAGE OF EXPLOSIVES
AND BLASTING AGENTS TO BE PROHIBITED.
6.1 The limits referred to in Section 7701.7.2 of the California Fire Code, in which storage of explosives
and blasting agents is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any central business district area as defined
by this code, any area which is zoned for other than industrial or agricultural use.
SECTION 7. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE STORAGE OF
COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS IS TO BE PROHIBITED.
7.1 The limits referred to in Section 5204.5.2 of the California Fire Code in which the storage of
compressed natural gas storage is prohibited, are hereby established as follows: Any area which is zoned for
other than commercial, industrial,or agricultural use.
SECTION 8. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE STORAGE OF
STATIONARY TANKS OF FLAMMABLE CRYOGENIC FLUIDS ARE TO BE PROHIBITED.
8.1 The limits referred to in Section 3-1.5 of California Fire Code Standard 80-3 in which the storage of
flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers is prohibited are hereby established as follows: Any area
which is zoned for other than industrial use.
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SECTION 9. ESTABLISHMENT OF LIMITS OF DISTRICTS IN WHICH THE STORAGE OF
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS IS TO BE PROHIBITED OR LIMITED.
9.1 The limits referred to in Section 8001.1.1 of the California Fire Code in which the storage of
hazardous materials is prohibited or restricted is hereby established as follows: Any area which is zoned for
other than commercial,industrial, or agricultural use.
SECTION 10. AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE.
10.1 The California Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code adopted by reference in Section 1, amendments
thereto, additions, and deletions as set forth in this Section shall become effective as set forth in Section 17.
Article, Section,Division, and Appendix numbers used are those of the California Fire Code.
Section 101.4 Supplemental Rules and Regulations. Section 101.4 is amended as follows:
Section 101.4 Supplemental Rules and Regulations. The chief is authorized to render interpretations of
this code and to make and enforce rules and supplemental regulations in order to carry out the application of its
provisions. The Chief may be guided by the 2001 Accumulative Supplement to the Uniform Fire Code. Such
interpretations, rules and regulations, and supplements shall be in conformance with the intent and purpose of
this code and shall be available to the public during normal business hours.
Section 10 1.10 Applicability. Section 101 is amended by adding Section 101.10 as follows:
Section 101.10 Applicability. Where not otherwise limited by law, the provisions of this Code shall
apply to vehicles, ships, boats, and mobile vehicles when fixed in a specific location within the boundaries of
this jurisdiction.
Section 102.1 Existing Conditions. Section 102 is amended by adding Section 102.2 as follows:
Section 102.2 Existing Non-complying Conditions. Existing buildings which do not conform to current
California Building Code or California Fire Code requirements may be required to install an automatic fire
extinguishing system when interior alterations or remodeling occurs, regardless of whether there is a change of
occupancy, use or increase in floor area. It shall be the responsibility of the Fire Marshal and the Building
Official having jurisdiction to evaluate the work being performed, non-complying features, and determine if an
automatic fire extinguishing system shall be required. If mutual concurrence between the Building Official and
the Fire Marshal cannot be reached, such building will not require sprinklers.
EXCEPTION: In Group R, Division 3 occupancies, unless already provided with an automatic fire
extinguishing system, single family dwellings need not comply with Section 102.2.
Section 103.1.4.2[For SFMJ Appeals. Section 103.1.4.2 the first sentence is amended as follows.
Section 103.1.4.2 [For SFMJ Appeals. When a request for an alternate means of protection in a State
Fire .Marshal regulated occupancy has been denied by the enforcing agency, the applicant may file a written
appeal to the state fire marshal for consideration of the applicant's proposal.
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Section 103.2.1.2 Fire prevention division personnel and police. Section 103.2.1.2 is amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
(a)The Chief and his designated representative(s) shall have the powers of peace officers while engaged
in the performance of their duties with respect to the prevention, investigation, and suppression of fires and the
protection and preservation of life and property against the hazards of fire and conflagration.
(b) The Chief, or his duly authorized agents, may issue citations for violations of this Ordinance in the
same manner as a county or city is authorized to do so by Chapter 5C commencing with Section 853.5, Title 4,
Part 2, of the Penal Code.
Section 103.3.2 New construction and alterations. Section 103.3.2 is amended by adding Sections
103.3.2.4 and 143.3.2.5 as follows:
Section 103.3.2.4 Review of certain plans. Whenever required by this Code, plans shall be submitted to
the District, Fire Prevention Division for review and acceptance prior to construction. In addition to plan
submittals required by other sections of this Code, plans shall be submitted whenever any of the following land
developments and/or improvements are proposed:
1. Provision of a water supply for fire protection;
2. Provision of access for fire apparatus (as required by Section 942);
3. An occupancy for the storage,handling or use of any hazardous substance,hazardous material
process or hazardous device.
4. Subdivision of land.
5. Construction, alteration, or renovation of a building for which a building permit is required.
6. Demolition of a building.
Section 103.3.2.5 Fee for plan review, inspection, permits. The Board of Directors may, by resolution,
establish a schedule of non-discriminatory fees to be charged and collected for plans submitted under 103.3.2.4,
solely to defray the District's reasonable costs for plan review of fire protection equipment and systems,
requested or required inspection services, and issuance of permits. 'Three copies of this fee schedule shall be on
file in the Fire Prevention Division offices for use and examination by the public.
Section 103.4.3.1 Compliance with orders and notice. Section 143.4.3.1 is amended in its entirety to
read as follows:
Section 143.4.3.1 Compliance with orders and notices. Every person who violates any provision of this
Ordinance and any provision of the California Fire Code and Uniform Fire Code as adopted by reference herein
is guilty of a misdemeanor. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or
permit it to continue; and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects
within a reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten (l 0) days that prohibited conditions are
maintained shall constitute a separate offense. The application of the aforesaid penalty shall not be held to
prevent the enforced removal of prohibited conditions.
This section is a declaration of Section §13871 of the State of California Health and Safety Code and is
not intended to create a different or separate penalty.
Section 105.8 Permit Required. Section 105.8 is amended by adding or amending the following
activities:
c.10. Christmas tree sales. To use a property for the purpose of selling cut Christmas trees. See
applicable provision of Article 25, Section 2501, and Article 11, Section 1143 for Combustible materials.
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I.1. Liquefied petroleum gases. Is amended to add Item 3 as follows: To store, use or handle liquefied
petroleum gas inside buildings. See Article 82.
r.4 Rockets. To launch model rockets. See California Code of Regulations Title 19, Division 1,
Article 17.
Q. Temporary Fire Department Access Road for Construction. To utilize a temporary fire department
access road for construction. See Article 87.
0. Temporary Fire Department Access Road for Construction of One (1) Residential (R3) Unit. To
utilize a temporary fire department access road for construction regulated by Section 8704. See Article 87.
t.4. Temporary Water Supply. To utilize a temporary water supply for construction of residential
projects or subdivisions regulated by Section 8704. See Article 87.
t.5. Tire Storage. To use an open area or portion thereof to store tires in excess of 1,000 cubic feet
(28.3 ). See Section 1103.3.6.
Section 202-A is amended by adding as follows:
Administrator shall mean the Chief of the District.
All-Weather Surface shall mean a finished surface with asphalt, concrete, or road pavers.
Section 203-B is amended by adding as follows:
Board of Directors shall mean the governing body of the District.
Section 204-C is amended by adding as follows:
Corporation Counsel shall mean the Attorney for the District.
Central Business District is a downtown area of a city or business parks having a cluster of
buildings generally 4 or more stories in height.
Section 205-D is amended by adding as follows:
District Board shall mean the Board of Directors of the District.
Section 207-F is amended by adding as follows:
Firebreak means a continuous strip of land upon and from which all rubbish,weeds, grass or other
growth that could be expected to bum has been abated or otherwise removed in order to prevent extension of
fire from one area to another.
Firetrail means a graded firebreak of sufficient width, surface, and design to provide access for
personnel and equipment to suppress and to assist in preventing a surface extension of fires.
Section 216-0 is amended by adding as follows:
Group R Occupancies: Division 2. [For SFM] Residentially-based, licensed facilities.
Division .2.I. [For SFM] Residentially-leased, licensed facilities accommodating more than six
nonambulatory clients. This division may include ambulatory clients. Licensing categories that may use this
classi ation include, but are not limited to: Adult Residential Facilities, Congregate Living-Health Facilities,
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, Group domes and Residential Care Facilities for the Chronically
Ill.
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Division 2.1.1. [For SFMJ Residentially-based, licensed facilities accommodating six or less
nonambulatory clients. This division may include ambulatory clients. Licensing categories that may use this
classification include, but are not limited to: Adult Residential Facilities, Congregate Living Health Facilities,
Foster Family Homes, Intermediate Care Facilities for the .Developmentally Disabled Habilitative,
Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled Nursing, Nurseries for the-full-time care of
children under the age of six, but not included "infants" as defined in California Building Code Section 214,
Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, Small Family Homes and Residential Care Facilities for the
Chronically 111.
Division 2.2. [For SFMJ Residentially-based, licensed facilities accommodating more than six
ambulatory clients. This division may include nonambulatory clients and shall not exceed six nonambulatory
clients. Licensing categories that may use this classification include, but are not limited to: Adult Residential
Facilities, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, Croup Homes, Community Treatment Facilities and
Social Rehabilitation Facilities.
Division 2.2.1. [For SFMJ Residentially-based, licensed facilities accommodating six or less ambulatory
clients. This division may include a maximum of two nonambulatory clients. Licensing categories that may use
this classification include, but are not limited to: Adult Residential Facilities, Intermediate Care Facilities for
the Developmentally Disabled Habilitative, Intermediate Care Facilities for the Developmentally Disabled
Nursing, Nursing Homes, Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly, Foster Family Homes, group Homes,
Small Family Homes, Community Treatment Facilities and Social Rehabilitation Facilities.
Division 2.3. [For SFMJ Residentially-based, licensed facilities providing hospice care throughout
accommodating more than six bedridden clients. Licensing categories that may use this classification are
limited to: Congregate Living Health Facilities for the Terminally Ill and Residential Care Facilities for the
Chronically 111.
Division 2.3.1. [For SFMJ Residentially-based, licensed facilities providing hospice care throughout
accommodating six or less bedridden clients. Licensing categories that may use this classification are limited
to: Congregate Living Health Facilities for the Terminally Ill and Residential Care Facilities for the
Chronically 111.
Division 6. [For SF1VI] Group Care Facilities. See California Building Code Appendix Chapter 3A.
Section 219-R is amended by adding as follows:
Response Time is the elapsed time from receipt of call to the arrival of the first unit on scene.
Rural Area is that area generally designated for agricultural or open space uses with parcels over 10
acres (4.O46873ha)in size.
Rural Residential Area is that area generally designated for single family residential use with parcels
between 3 (1.214O619ha) and 14(4.O46873ha) acres in size.
Running Time is the calculated time difference between leaving the first-due station and arriving on the
emergency scene.
Section 22.01-5 is amended by adding as follows:
Suburban Area is that area generally designated for single family residential use with residential and
non-residential uses generally less than 3 stories in height, and parcels up to 3 acres(1.214O619ha) in size.
Section 221-T is amended by adding as follows:
Temporary Fire Department Access Road for Construction is a temporary roadway for emergency
vehicle use during construction of residential subdivision projects.
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Temporary Fire Department Access Road for Construction of One (1) Residential (R3) Unit is a
temporary roadway for emergency vehicle use during construction of an individual residential (R3) structure
where a fire department access road is required as part of the project.
Temporary Water Supply is stored water for firefighting purposes in an aboveground tank during
combustible construction.
Section 222-U is amended by adding as follows:
Urban Area is a commercial or residential area having clusters of buildings generally i to 3 stories in
height including primarily commercial areas of cities and clusters of apartment buildings or condominiums, and
commercial corridors along major arterials.
Section 901.4 Required Marking of Fire Apparatus Access Roads, Addresses and Fire-protection
Equipment. Section 901.4.1 is amended by adding Section 901.4.1.1 Street Names and Addressing to read as
follows:
Section 901.4.1.1 Street names and addressing shall be submitted for review and approval to the District,
Fire Prevention Division such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.
Section 902 Fire Department Access. Section 902 is amended as follows:
Section 902.2.1 Required Access. Section 902.2.1 is amended by adding the following language to the
end of Exception#3:
Exception 3: The decision to modify, and the extent of any such modification shall be in accordance
with minimum standards established by the Chief.
Section 902.2.1 Required Access. Section 902.2.1 is further amended by adding the following language
to the end of paragraph number two:
The minimum number of access roads serving residential development(s) shall be based upon the
number of dwelling units served and shall be as follows:
1-75 units one public or private access road
76-150 units one public or private access road and one emergency access road
151--1 units a minimum of two public or private access roads
Section 902.2.2.1 Dimensions. Section 902.2.2.1 is amended to add a third paragraph as follows:
For the parking of vehicles on fire apparatus access roads, roadway widths shall be increased to
accommodate the parking of vehicles as follows:
1. For parking of vehicles on one side of the roadway, minimum roadway width required 28 feet
(8.534m).
2. For parking of vehicles on both sides of the roadway, minimum roadway width required 36 feet
(10.973m).
Section 902.2.2 Specifications. Section 902.2.2 is amended by adding a subsection 7 to read as follows:
Section 902.2.2.7 Cates and Barriers. When approved, gates and barriers may be installed across or over
fire department accessways. These installations shall meet the standards approved by the Chief and the design
shall be approved prior to installation.
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Section 902.4 Key Boxes. Section 902.4 is amended by adding the following sentence to the end of the
paragraph:
If the keying system is changed or added to, the responsible party shall notify the District and the keys
located within the key box shall be updated.
Section 902 is amended by adding subsection 902.5 as follows:
Section 902.5 Access to Open Spaces. When access to open land/space or fire trail systems maintained
for public or private use is obstructed by new development of any kind, the developer shall provide alternate
acceptable access into the area(s), as approved by the District, for fire personnel and apparatus.
Section 903.3 Type of Water Supply. Section 903.3 is amended by adding a preface sentence to read as
follows:
The type of water supply provided shall meet the standards approved by the Chief
Section 903.3 Type of Water Supply. Section 903.3 is further amended by adding a subsection 1 to read
as follows:
Section 903.3.1 Suburban and Rural Water Supply. In areas where public or private fire mains are not
available for the provision of the required fire flow, the Chief may develop a standard which requires a water
supply for fire fighting be provided. In developing this standard, the Chief may be guided by NFPA#1231, 1993
Edition (Standard on Water Supplies for Suburban and Rural Fire Fighting); NFPA#299, 1997 Edition
(Protection of Life and Property from Wildfire); and Appendix III-A, California Fire Code, 2001 Edition.
Section 903.3.1.1 Storage of Suburban and Rural Water Supplies. In calculating the water supply
available to meet the minimum fire flow required in Section 903.3.1 of this code, swimming pools, ponds, and
underground cisterns which would require a drafting operation shall not be considered as a primary water
source.
Section 1003.2 Required Installations'. Section 1003.2 is amended by adding a second sentence to
Section 1003.2.1 as follows:
Section 1003.2.1 General. An automatic fire extinguishing system shall be installed in the occupancies
and locations as set forth in Section 1003.2. In addition, automatic fire extinguishing systems are required in
occupancies on the basis of type of construction and square footage as specified in Table 1003A.
Section 1003.2.2 All occupancies except Croup R, Division 3 and Group U Occupancies. Section
1003.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
Section 1003.2.2 An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed:
Section 1003.2.9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. Section 1003.2.9 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies
is amended to add Sections 1003.2.9.1 and 1003.2.9.2 as follows:
Section 1003.2.9.1 Group R, Division 3 Occupancies. In Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, automatic
sprinkler systems shall be in accordance with NFPA 13, 13R, or 13D, and may use materials approved for use
in such systems in accordance with their listing.
EXCEPTION: Systems which are required to mitigate deficiencies shall be installed in accordance with
requirements as deemed necessary by the Chief.
1 See San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Finding Of Need For Changes Or Modifications In The 2001 California Building
Standards Code,Title 24,California Code of Regulations,fart 9,(California Fire Code)Due To Local Conditions.
Section 1003.2.9.2 Mitigation. In Group R, Division 3 occupancies to mitigate deficiencies with access
or water supply requirements in one or two family dwellings. The installation of a sprinkler system as
mitigation shall be at the discretion of the District after reviewing the specific deficiency.
Section 1003.2.11 is added as follows:
Section 1003.2.11 Separation Walls. The floor area as set forth in Table 1003A shall be the total floor
area of the building respective of area separation walls.
EXCEPTION: In Croup R Division 3 Occupancies, the floor area of attached garages which are
separated from the dwelling areas in accordance with Section 302.4, Exception #3 of the California Building
Code,may be excluded from the calculation of total floor area.
Section 1003.2.12 is added as follows:
Section 1003.2.12 Buildings Three Stories in Height. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed in
all occupancies regardless of type of construction or floor area if the building is three or more stories or more
than 35 feet in height measured in accordance with California Building Code Section 209.
EXCEPTION: Group R, Division 3 Occupancies, one and two family dwellings provided they do not
exceed the square footage set forth in Table 1003A or qualify under Section 1003.2.1'x.1.
Section 1003.2.13 is added as follows:
Section 1003.2.13 Existing Buildings. Existing buildings which undergo a change of occupancy
classification shall comply with the requirements contained in Section 1003.2 and Table 1003A.
Section 1003.2.14 is added as follows:
Section 1003.2.14 Existing Building Alterations. In existing buildings any addition, alteration, or
remodel which causes the total square footage to exceed the allowable floor area per Table 1003A by more than
10 percent, shall require the entire building be protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
For Croup R Division 3 Occupancies, additions, alterations, or remodels that increase the existing floor
area by more than 50 percent and exceed the allowable floor area per Table 1003A shall require the entire
building be protected by an automatic sprinkler system.
Section 1003.3 Sprinkler System Monitoring and Alarms. Section 1003.3.1 is amended by amending the
last paragraph to read as follows:
Water-flow alarm and valve monitoring trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be
automatically transmitted to a UL listed Central Station Service as defined by the current National Fire Alarm
Code, or when approved by the Building Official with the concurrence of the Chief, shall sound an audible
signal at a constantly attended location. A constantly attended location shall mean a location on site which is
staffed 24 hours a day by at least one alert adult who remains awake; and does not have conflicting duties which
may delay detection and reporting of an alarm.
Section 1006.2.12.10 Computer Equipment Under Floor Spaces. Section 1006.2.12.10 is added to read
as follows:
Section 1006.2.12.10 Computer Equipment Under Floor Spaces. Under floor spaces in a computer room
or building with a cement floor surface containing smoke alarms or a smoke sampling system shall be sealed to
eliminate the production of cement dust.
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Section 1006.3.3.6.1 general. Section 1006.3.3.6.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 1006.3.3.6.1 General. All fire alarm systems shall be UL listed Central Station service systems
as defined by the 1999 National Fire Alarm Code. When approved by the Chief, local alarms are permitted in:
1. Day Care Facilities.
2. Single Family Dwellings.
3. .Residential Care Facilities Licensed by Community Care Licensing with an occupant load of
6 or less.
4. Occupancies with a local fire alarm system which will give an audible and visible signal at a
constantly attended location. A constantly attended location shall mean a location on site
which is staffed 24 hours a day by at least one alert adult who remains awake; and does not
have conflicting duties which may delay detection and reporting of an alarm.
5. Other such occupancies for which the installation of monitored system may be impractical
or inappropriate.
Section 1006.3.4.2 Certification. Section 1006.3.4.2 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 1006.3.4.2 Certification. Fire alarm systems shall be UL Certified and Certificate of Completion
and other documentation listed in Section 1-6 of the 1999 National Fire Alarm Code shall be provided for all
new fire alarm system installations.
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TABLE 1003A Summary of Automatic Sprinkler Requirements is added in its entirety as follows:
Table 1003A
Summary of Automatic Sprinkler Requirements
TYPE OF CONSTRUCTION (C.B.C. 2001)
OCCUPANCY I 11 III IV V GR
A Div. 1 5,000 5,000 N.A. N.A. N.A.
*A .Div. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
*A Div. 2.1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
A Div. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
A Div. 4 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
B Div. 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
E Div. 1 As required by California Building Code
E Div. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000 3,000
E Div. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
F Div. 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
F Div. 2 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
H Div. 1 All
H Div. 2 All
H Div. 3 All
H Div. 4 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000 3,000
H Div. 5 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
H Div. 6 All
H Div. 7 All
* I Div. I All
* I Div. 2 All
I Div. 3 All
M Div. 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
R Div. 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
R Div. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000
S Div. 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
S Div. 2 5,000 500 5,000 5,000 3,000
S Div. 3 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
S Div. 4 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
S Div. 5 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
** U Div, 1 5,000 5,000 5,000 5,000 3,000
* Not permitted in II N or III N Construction
** Private garages other than part of a Group R, Division 3 dwelling
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Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys. Section 1109.7 is amended by deleting the Exception.
Section 1213 Discharge, Dispersal, and Refuge. Section 1213 is amended by adding a new subsection as
follows:
Section 1213.4 Exterior Exit Pathways. Exterior exit pathway surfaces shall be suitable for pedestrian
use in inclement weather and terminate at a public way as defined in the California Building Code.
Section 1342 Reporting of Emergencies and False Alarms. Section 1302.3 is amended by adding a last
sentence as follows:
A fee may be charged for false alarms according to the adopted fee schedule of the District.
Article 14 is added in its entirety as follows:
ARTICLE 14—EXTERIOR FIRE HAZARD CONTROL
Section 1441 General.
Section 1401.1 Delegation of Power.
Section 1401.1.1 Jurisdictional Authority. The Board of Directors as the supervising, legislative and
executive authority of this jurisdiction has the authority to act pursuant to Part 5 (commencing with Section
§14875), Division 12, of the State of California Health and Safety Code, to clear or order the clearing of
rubbish, litter or other flammable material where such flammable material endangers the public the safety by
creating a fire hazard. Such fire hazard abatement shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of said
Part 5 and/or this Ordinance. In the application of the provisions of said Part 5 to fire hazard abatement
proceeding under this Ordinance and the Fire Protection District Law of 1961, the terms"Board of Directors"or
"Board" when used in Part 5, shall mean the Board of Directors of this jurisdiction under this article; and the
officers designated in Section §14890 of Part 5 shall mean the employees of this jurisdiction by the Board of
Directors of this jurisdiction.
Section 1441.1.2 Contract for Services. This Board of Directors reserves and retains the power to award
a contract for such fire hazard abatement work where the employees of this jurisdiction are not used to perform
such abatement work.
Section 1401.2 Definitions.
Weeds. Means all weeds growing upon streets or private property in this jurisdiction and includes any of the
following:
1. Weeds, which bear seeds of a fluffy nature or are subject to flight.
2. Sagebrush, chaparral, and any other brush or weeds which attains such large growth as to become,
when dry, a fire menace to adjacent improved property.
3. Weeds which are otherwise noxious or dangerous.
4. Poison oak and poison sumac when the conditions of growth are such as to constitute a menace to
public health.
5. Dry grass, stubble, brush, litter, or other flammable materials that endanger the public safety by
creating a fire hazard.
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Rubbish. Means waste matter, litter, trash, refuse, debris and dirt on streets, or private property in the
jurisdiction which is,or when dry may become, a fire hazard.
Streets. Includes alleys, parkways, driveways, sidewalks, and areas between sidewalks and curbs, highways,
public right of ways,private road, trails, easements, and fire trails.
Person. Includes individuals, firms,partnerships, and corporations.
Cost of Abatement. Shall include all expenses incurred by the jurisdiction in its work of abatement undertaken
and administrative costs pursuant to Section 1401.5 of this Ordinance.
Section 1401.3 Public Nuisance.
Section 1401.3.1 Weeds and Rubbish. This Board hereby declares that all weeds growing upon private
property or streets in this jurisdiction and all rubbish on private property or streets in this jurisdiction are public
nuisances. Such weed nuisance is seasonal and recurrent.
Section 1401.4 Abatement of Hazard.
Section 1401.4.1 Weeds and Rubbish to be Destroyed or Removed.
Section 1401.4.1.1 Prohibition. No person who has any ownership or possessory interest in or control of
parcel of land shall allow to exist thereon any hazardous rubbish or weeds, trees, or other vegetation, which
constitutes a fire hazard.
Section 1401.4.1.2 Specific Requirements. The District shall develop minimum abatement standards for
land in residential, business, industrial areas, or land which is unused or vacant. Such standards shall be
approved by the Board of Directors and may be modified periodically as circumstances dictate.
Section 1401.4.1.3 Specific Requirements. The District shall develop minimum abatement standards for
land in rural or rural residential areas. Such standards shall be approved by the Board Directors and may be
modified periodically as circumstances dictate.
Section 1401.4.1.4 General Requirements. The District shall develop minimum abatement standards,
which apply regardless of the area in which property is located. Such standards shall be approved by the Board
of Directors and may be modified periodically as circumstances dictate.
Section 1401.5 Abatement Procedures.
Section 1401.5.1 Abatement Order. The Chief of this jurisdiction may order the abatement of the weeds
and rubbish described in Section 1401.2. On making the order, the Chief of this jurisdiction shall mail a copy of
a notice to the owner of the affected property as he/she and his/her address appear upon the current and last
county equalized assessment roll as of January I of each calendar year, or as his/her address is known to this
jurisdiction. As an alternative to mailing, the notice may be posted upon the affected property and published in
this jurisdiction, not less than fifteen (15) days prior to the date of the abatement hearing. Copies of the notice
shall be headed with the words "Notice to Abate Weeds and Rubbish" in letters at least one inch high. The
notice shall be in substantially the following form:
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NOTICE TO ABATE WEEDS AND RUBBISH
You are hereby notified that weeds and rubbish constitute a fire hazard on the following described property
owned by you:
(Describe property by common street designation,by metes and bounds,Assessor's code area and parcel
number, or by reference to attached map).
You are hereby notified to remove the weeds and rubbish within fifteen (15) days from the date of this notice. If
you fail to do so, the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District will remove it and the cost of the abatement,
including administrative costs, will be collected as property taxes and will be a lien on your property until paid.
The lien may prevent the sale of the property and it shall be the responsibility of the property owner upon
payment of the property taxes to have the lien removed. Contact the Fire District for a release of lien that must
be filed by the property owner at the County Recorder's Office.
You are hereby further notified that the Board of Directors has declared that such weeds and rubbish constitute
a public nuisance and that such weeds also constitute a seasonal and recurring nuisance.
You may appear before the Board of Directors of this jurisdiction on (time and date) at (place-room, street,
address, and city)to show cause why this order should not be enforced.
(Signed). (Name of Chief of name of jurisdiction)
Section 1401.5.2 Hearing Date. A date for hearing on the notice shall be sent at least fifteen (15) days
after the date of this notice. The date of the notice is the date on which the notice is placed in the United States
mail or the date on which it is posted on the property. At the hearing, the property owner or his agent may
appear to show cause why the order shall not be enforced. For good cause shown, the Board of Directors may
extend the time for compliance with the order or may rescind the order.
Section 1401.5.3 Contract Award. If the owner fails to comply with the order, the Chief of this
jurisdiction may have the weeds and rubbish abated either by employees of this jurisdiction or by contract. If a
contract is awarded, at least three bids shall be publicly solicited and the contract shall be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder. A contract may include work on more than one parcel.
Section 1401.5.4 Abatement Report of Costs. The Fire Chief abating the nuisance shall keep an account
of the cost of abatement in front of or on each separate parcel of land and shall render an itemized report in
writing the Board of Directors showing the cost of removing the weeds and rubbish on or in front of each
separate lot or parcel of land, or both. Before the report is submitted to the Board of Directors, a copy of it shall
be posted for at least three days on or near the chamber door of the Board with a notice of the time and when
the report will be submitted to the Board for confirmation. Said report and notice shall also be posted for the
said three days in two other public places in the District. At the time fixed for receiving and considering the
report, the Board of Directors shall hear it and any objections of any of the property owners liable to be assessed
for the work of abatement. Thereupon, the Board of Directors may make such modifications in the report, as it
deems necessary, after which by order of resolution, the report shall be confirmed. The amounts of the cost,
including administrative costs, for abating the nuisance in front of or upon the various parcels of the land
mentioned in the report as confirmed shall constitute special assessment against the respective parcels of land,
and are a lien on the property for the amount of the respective assessments. Such lien attaches upon recordation
in the office of the County Recorder of the County in which the property is situated of a certified copy of the
Resolution of Confirmation.
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Section 1401.5.5 Cost Assessments. Upon confirmation of the report of cost by the Board of Directors
of this jurisdiction and the recordation of the Resolution of Confirmation by the Chief, a copy of the report of
cost shall be sent to the County Auditor, who shall enter the amount of the assessments against the parcels.
Thereafter the amount of the assessments shall be collected at the same time and in the same way as County
taxes are collected. The owners are subject to the same penalties and the same procedure and sale in case of
delinquency as provided for ordinary county taxes. All laws applicable to the levy, collection, and enforcement
of county taxes are applicable to these assessment taxes.
Section 1401.6 Alternate Mitigation.
Section 1401.6.1 firebreaks/Fuelbreaks. In lieu of ordering abatement as provided in Section 1441.5.1,
the Chief of this jurisdiction may order the preparation of firebreaks/fuelbreaks around parcels of property
where combustible weeds, crops, or brush are present. In determining the proper width for
firebreaks/fuelbreaks, the Chief shall consider the height of the growth, weather condition, topography, and the
accessibility to the property of fire protection equipment. The procedure set forth in Section 1401.5.1 for the
abatement of weeds and rubbish shall apply to the preparation of firebreaks/fuelbreaks.
Section 1401.7 Subsurface Fire, Penalties Therefor.
Section 1401.7.1 Peat Fire. It is the duty of each person, firm, corporation, or association not to permit a
peat fire in or a fire involving combustible vegetable materials under the surface of the natural ground to remain
upon his property. It is hereby declared that it is the duty of any person as herein defined to take all necessary
precautions to extinguish any subsurface fire involving peat or vegetable material at his own cost and expense.
Section 1401.7.2 Fire Suppression Costs. If there exists upon the lands of any person as herein defined a
subsurface fire involving the burning or combustion of peat or vegetable matter and the owner or occupant
thereof has not taken reasonable precautions within a reasonable time to extinguish or minimize such fire or
combustion, this jurisdiction may, in addition to its regular duties to extinguish or minimize such fire or
combustion, go upon the lands of any person as herein defined and extinguish such fire or combustion. Any
costs incurred by the Fire District in fighting the fire and for the cost of proving rescue or emergency medical
services shall be a charge against said person. The charge shall constitute a debt of that person and is collectable
by the Fire District incurring those costs in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under a contract,
express or implied. (See State of California Health& Safety Code §13009)
Section 7801 Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material
Section 7801.3.1.1 Manufacturing. Section 7801.3.1.1 is deleted and amended to read as follows:
Section 7801.3.1.1 Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks or pyrotechnic materials within the
jurisdiction of the District is prohibited.
Also
Section 7801.3.1.2 Storage. Section 7801.3.1.2 is amended to add a second sentence as follows:
Section 7801.3.1.2 Storage. Firework storage within the jurisdiction of the District is limited to aerial
fireworks in conjunction with an approved and permitted aerial display.
Also
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Section 7801.3.1.3 Sales. Section 7801.3.1.3 is deleted and amended as follows:
Section 7801.3.1.3 Sales. The sale of fireworks or pyrotechnic materials within the jurisdiction of the
District is prohibited.
EXCEPTION: Snap Caps and Warty hoppers as classified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as
pyrotechnic devices.
Also:
Section 7801.3.1.4 Displays. Section 7801.3.1.4 the first sentence is amended to read as follows:
Section 7801.3.1.4 Displays. A permit is required to conduct a firework aerial display.
Also:
Section 7801.3.1.5 Pyrotechnic special effects materials. Section 7801.3.1.5 is amended as follows:
Section 7801.3.1.5 Pyrotechnic special effects materials. A permit is required to store or use
pyrotechnic special effects materials.
EXCEPTION: Snap Caps and Party Poppers as classified by the Office of the State Fire Marshal as
pyrotechnic devices.
Section 7902.1.7.1 General. Section 7902.1.7.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 7902.1.7.1 General. Tanks taken out of service as a result of properties being abandoned or its
use being changed shall be removed in accordance with Section 7902.1.7.2.3.
Section 7902.1.7.2.3 Underground Tanks Out of Service for One Year. Section 7902.1.7.2.3
is amended to read as follows:
Section 7902.1.7.2.3 Underground Tanks Out of Service for One Year. Underground tanks which
have been out of service for a period of one year shall be removed from the ground in accordance with Section
7902.1.7.4 and the site shall be restored in an approved manner. Permit requirements with the Contra Costa
County Health Services Department, Environmental Division shall be complied concurrently with the permit
requirements of the District.
Section 7902.1.7.2.4 Tanks Abandoned in Place. Section 7902.1.7.2.4 is deleted in its entirety.
Section 7902.1.7.3.3 Aboveground Tanks Out of Service One Year. Section 7902.1.7.3.3 is amended to
read as follows:
Section 7902.1.7.3.3 Aboveground Tanks Out of Service One Year. Aboveground tanks which have
been out of service for a period of one year shall be removed in accordance with Section 7902.1.7.4 and the site
shall be restored in an approved manner. Permit requirements with the Contra Costa County Health Services
Department, Environmental Division shall be complied concurrently with the permit requirements of the
District.
Section 7902.2.2 Tank Locations. Section 7902.2.2 is amended to add an exception to Section
7902.2.2.2.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited as follows:
EXCEPTION: Protected aboveground tanks for the purpose of emergency power generator installations
in areas zoned commercial, industrial, agricultural, central business district, rural or rural residential, and for
facilities on an individual basis consistent with the intent of this provision. Tank size not to exceed 5130 gallons
(1892.706L)of either Class I or 11 liquids or 1,000 gallons (3785.412L) for Class III liquids.
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Section 8001.1.1 General. Section 8001.1.1 is amended by adding subsection 8001.1.1.1 as follows:
Section 8001.1.1.1 Coordinated Enforcement. Where Contra Costa County Health Services Department
is enforcing State Health & Safety Code and/or County regulation, the District will coordinate regulation efforts
when and where practical so as to not require duplication of time and resources to comply with Hazardous
Material regulations. Where Contra Costa County Health & Safety regulations and California Fire Code
regulations conflict, the more restrictive provisions shall prevail.
EXCEPTION: Where state or county regulations specifically limit or pre-empt local regulations to be
more restrictive.
Section 8001.3.2 Hazardous Materials Management Plan. Section 8001.3.2 is amended by adding the
following sentence at the end of the section:
Hazardous Material Management Plans required by the Contra Costa County Health Services
Department may be accepted in leu of Appendix II-E.
Section 8001.3.3 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Section 8001.3.3 is amended by adding the
following sentence at the end of the section:
Hazardous Material Inventory Statements required by the Contra Costa county Health Service
Department may be accepted in lieu of Appendix II-E.
Section 8001.3.4 Emergency Response Support Information. Section 8001.3.4 is added in its entirety
immediately following Section 8001.3.3 as follows:
Section 8001.3.4 Emergency Response Support Information. Additional information may be required to
facilitate emergency responses to facilities, buildings, areas, and rooms, which contain hazardous materials.
Cabinets may be required outside of facilities or buildings to limit emergency responder's risk to obtain floor
plans, Material Safety Data Sheets, and/or other information. Information may be required in a specific
electronic media format to facilitate computer aided dispatching.
Section 8001.6 Material Safety Data Sheets. Section 8001.5 is amended by adding the following
sentence:
Binders with special indexing of the more dangerous hazardous materials may be required to provide
quick reference to Emergency Responders.
Section 8001.7 Identification Signs. Section 8001.7 is amended by adding the following sentence:
Additional signs may be required to identify materials contained in control areas, storage areas or rooms.
Section 8001.11.1.3 Documentation. Section 8001.11.1.3 is added in its entirety following Section
8001.11.1.2 as follows:
Section 8001.11.1.3 Documentation. Documentation of personnel training and written procedures that
comply with state and federal regulations will be accepted as complying with this code. Said documentation
shall be maintained and available for inspection by fire department personnel.
Section 8001.16 Regulations for Specific Hazardous Materials in Quantities not Exceeding Exempt
Amounts. Section 8001.15 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 8001.16 Regulations for Specific Hazardous Materials in Quantities not Exceeding Exempt
Amounts or Minimum Threshold Quantities by Federal, State,or County Regulations.
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Section 8001.16.1 General. Section 8001.16.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 8001.16.1 When, in the opinion of the Chief, the quantity of a hazardous material does not limit
its potential threat to life and/or property,requirements of Article 80 may be applied.
Section 8203.2.1.8 Use for Food Preparation. Section 8203.2.1.8 is amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
Section 8203.2.1.8 Individual portable containers used, stored, or, handled inside of buildings used for
assembly or business for the purposes of cooping, display, or similar use shall be limited in size to one quart
capacity and shall be of an approved type. The number of portable containers permitted will be at the discretion
of the Chief or his authorized representative.
Section 8701 Scope. Section 8701 is amended to read as follows:
Section 8701 Scope. Buildings, including residential projects or subdivisions, undergoing construction,
alteration or demolition shall be in accordance with Article 87.
The use of a temporary roadway in lieu of permanent roadways is limited to April 15"' through October
15th. Timelines may be modified depending on inclement weather conditions.
Exception:Temporary Fire Department Access Road for Construction of One (1) Residential (R3)Unit.
Section 8702 Permits. Section 8742 is amended by numbering existing permit provision and adding
new permit provisions as follows:
8702.1 Asbestos-removal operations. For permits to conduct asbestos-removal operations regulated by
Section 8707, see Section 105, Permit a.4.
8702.2 Temporary Fire Department Access Road for Construction. For permit to utilize a temporary
fire department access road for construction regulated by Section 8704, see Section 105, Permit t.2.
8702.3 Temporary Fire Department Access Road for Construction of One(1)residential (R3)Unit. For
permit to utilize a temporary fire department access road for construction regulated by Section 8704, see
Section 145,Permit 0.
8702.4 Temporary water supply. For permit to utilize a temporary water supply for construction of
residential projects or subdivisions regulated by Section 8744, see Section 105, Permit t.4.
Section 8704.1 General. Section 8744.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 8744.1 General. Buildings, including residential projects and subdivisions, under construction
shall be in accordance with Section 8744.
Section 8704.2 Access Roads. Section 8704.2 is amended by deleting the exception and replacing with.
the following:
Section 8704.2.1 Temporary Fire Department .Access Road for Construction, limited to April 15'h
through October 15 ', shall be established and maintained as follows:
1. Prior to the start of combustible construction the applicant shall call for inspection to verify the
roadway has been installed,meets fire district standards, and is in service.
2. Roadway construction shall include all underground utilities, curbs and gutters with a roadway sub-
base laid and compacted to withstand the imposed weight loads of fire apparatus to a minimum 40,400 lbs.
(I 8143.7pg).
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3. Turn-a-round provisions shall be provided for roadways that exceed 150 feet (45.72m) in length.
Turn-a-round provisions should primarily be those designed as part of the project however, in certain
circumstances, alternatives may be submitted for approval by the Chief. Turning radius to be 28 feet (8.534m)
inside minimum diameter.
4. Roadways are required to provide emergency vehicle access to the construction site. The parking of
worker vehicles must be monitored to assure a minimum unobstructed roadway width of 20 feet (6.096m) is
maintained.
5. Roadway grade shall not exceed 15 percent.
6. Conditions of permit are to be complied with throughout the duration of the permit timeline.
Attention to maintenance of roadway conditions at all times is required. If at any time violations of the
conditions of permit are observed, a "Stop Work Order" will be issued at which time all combustible
construction will be halted until such time the conditions of the permit are re-established. For significant or
repeated violations of the permit a permanent "Stop Work Order"will be issued and remain in effect until such
time permanent roadways are installed.
7. Timelines may be modified depending on inclement weather conditions.
Section 8704.2.2 Temporary Fire Department Access Road for Construction of One(1) Residential (R3)
Unit shall be established and maintained as follows:
1. Prior to the start of combustible construction the applicant shall call for inspection to verify roadway
has been installed,meets fire district standards, and is in service.
2. Roadways that exceed 150 feet (45.72m)in length shall provide a turn-a-round provision meeting fire
district standards.
3. Roadway shall be a minimum unobstructed 16 feet (4.877m) in width. Roadway shall be installed
with a sub-base laid and compacted to withstand the imposed weight loads of fire apparatus to a minimum
40,000 lbs. (18143.7kg).
4. Roadway grade shall not exceed 15 percent.
5. Conditions of permit are to be complied with throughout the duration of the permit timeline.
Attention to maintenance of roadway conditions at all times is required. If at any time violations of the
conditions of permit are observed a "Stop Work Order" will be issued at which time all combustible
construction shall be halted until such time the conditions of the permit are re-established. For significant or
repeated violations of the permit a permanent "Stop Work Order" shall be issued and remain in effect until such
time the permanent fire department access road is installed.
Section 8704.3 Water Supply. Section 8704.3 is amended by deleting the exception and replacing with
the following:
Section 8704.3.1 For construction of residential projects or subdivisions temporary water supplies are
permitted only for construction of model units. Temporary water supplies shall meet the following
requirements:
1. Prior to the start of combustible construction the applicant shall call for inspection to verify temporary
water supplies have been provided,meet fire district standards, and are in service.
2. Temporary water storage for firefighting shall be provided in 20,000-gallon (75708.24L) above
ground containers. Minimum tank size to be 20,000-gallon (75708.24L) capacity.
3. Temporary water storage containers shall be located with regards to fire department emergency
vehicle access. Containers shall be a minimum 50 feet(15.24m) from structures.
4. Temporary water storage containers shall be provided with a 4% inch (114.3mm) NST valve
controlled outlet. Outlet shall be so located to provide ready fire department access.
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5. Temporary water storage containers are to be maintained full at all times. Water storage containers
shall be restricted for fire department use only.
6. Fire department access to temporary water containers shall be maintained at all times. Obstructions
including,but not limited to, worker vehicles or the staging of building materials is prohibited.
Section 8704.3.2 For construction of one(1)residential (R3)unit a temporary water supply may be
provided when:
1. A fire hydrant is required of the project and a signed contract between the applicant and the public
water provider is submitted with permit application denoting installation timeline.
2. Prior to the start of combustible construction the applicant shall call for inspection to verify temporary
water supplies have been provided,meet fire district standards, and are in service.
3. Temporary water storage for firefighting shall be provided as deemed necessary in the quantity
determined by the Chief. Temporary water storage shall be in an above ground container.
4. Temporary water storage container shall be located with regards to fire department emergency vehicle
access. Container shall be a minimum 50 feet(I 5.24m) from structure.
5. Temporary water storage container shall be provided with a 4Yf2 inch (I 14.3mm)NST valve controlled
outlet. Outlet shall be so located to provide ready fire department access.
6. Temporary water storage container is to be maintained full at all times. Nater storage container shall
be restricted for fire department use only.
7. Fire department access to temporary water container shall be maintained at all times. Obstructions
including,but not limited to,worker vehicles or the staging of building materials is prohibited.
Section 8704.5 Combustible Debris. Section 8704.5 is amended to add a last sentence as follows:
Section 8704.5 Combustible Debris. Combustible debris shall not be accumulated within buildings or
structures under construction. Combustible debris, rubbish and waste material shall be removed from buildings
or structures under construction as often as practical. Once removed from a structure, combustible debris shall
not be deposited within 20 feet (6.096m) of the structure.
Section 8704.15 Building Access. Section 8704.15 is amended to read as follows:
Section 8704.15 Construction Access. All construction projects shall provide fire department access for
the purpose of firefighting and emergency medical services.
Section 8704.15 Construction Access. Section 8704.15 is amended to add the following:
Section 8704.15.1 Staging of building materials shall not take place within the required width of a fire
department access road.
Section 8704.15.2 Staging of building materials shall not obstruct frontal access to structures under
construction or fire hydrants.
Section 8704.15.3 Site security gates shall be provided with a District padlock. Application for a
District padlock is made through the Fire Prevention Office.
Section 9102 AMENDMENTS TO NATIONAL STANDARDS
Section 9102.1 NEPA 72, 1999 Edition, Section 3-8 is amended to add Section 3-8.1.5 Fire Alarm
Control Unit Location as follows:
Section 3-8.1.5 Fire Alarm Control Unit Location. Fire alarm control units shall be installed in common
areas of the protected premises with regards to firefighter access and located in proximity to the main building
entrance. Actual location to be determined by the Chief.
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Also:
Section 3-9.5 NFPA 72, 1999 Edition, Section 3-9.5.3 Heating, Ventilation, and Air-Conditioning
(HVAC) Systems is amended by amending the second sentence to read as follows:
Section 3-9.5.3 Smoke detectors mounted in the air ducts of HVAC systems in buildings protected
through-out by an automatic sprinkler system complying with NFPA 13 shall initiate a supervisory signal at the
protected premises and at a UL listed Central Station Service.
Section 7-3.1.2 NFPA 13, 1999 Edition, and Section 7-3.1.2 Minimum System Discharge Requirements.
Section 7-3.1.2 is amended to add Section 7-3.1.4 New Office Buildings as follows:
Section 7-3.1.4 New Office Buildings. In new office buildings the system design shall be calculated by
either using an area of operation at 3,000 square feet (278.709m2) or by calculating a double-K over an
operation area of 1500 square feet(I39.3545m2).
Also:
Section 8-5.1.2 NFPA 13, 1999 Edition, Section 8-5.1.2 is amended to add Section 8-5.1.3 Riser
Locations as follows:
Section 8-5.1.3 Riser Locations. System risers shall be located in common areas of the protected
premises with regards to firefighter access. System risers located inside buildings shall either be located in
stairways or in riser closets accessible from common areas.
Section 2-4.2 NFPA 13R, 1999 Edition, Section 2-4.2 is amended to read as follows:
Section 2-4.2 Fire .Department Connection. For a building supplied by a duel water service a single 2!/2
inch (64mm) fire department connection shall be provided. For buildings served by a separate fire service
system a standard fire department connection shall be provided.
APPENDIX I-A, Section 1.1 Purpose. Section 1.1 is amended by adding a second paragraph as follows:
Buildings in existence at the time of the adoption of this code may have their existing use or occupancy
continued, if such use or occupancy was legal at the time of the adoption of this code, provided such continued
use is not dangerous to life.
Also:
Section 1.2 Effective Date. Section 1.2 is amended as follows: Upon written notice to the responsible
property owner, plans for compliance shall be submitted and approved, and within 18 months or earlier
depending on the life-safety significance of the hazard work shall be completed or the building shall be vacated
until made to conform.
APPENDIX II-E, Section 1. SCOPE. Section I is amended by adding the following sentence:
Hazardous Material Management Plans and Inventory Statements as required by the Contra Costa County
Health Service Department may be accepted in lieu of this Appendix.
APPENDIX III-D, Section 2.1 Multiple Access Provisions. Section 2.1 is amended by deleting the
language and substituting the following:
Section 2.1 Multiple Access Provisions shall be in accordance with Section 902.2.1
Also:
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Section 4.1 Road Widths. Section 4.1 is amended in its entirety to read as follows:
Section 4.1 Road Widths shall be in accordance with Section 9{12.2.2.1.
Also:
Section 6.1 Grades. Section 6.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 6.1 Grades. The gradient for fire department access roadways or streets shall be in accordance
with Section 902.2.2.6. The maximum grade permitted is 15 percent. The gradient shall not exceed the
maximum approved.
APPENDIX IV-13 Section 2. PERMITS. Section 2 is deleted in its entirety.
Also:
Section 3 FLAME RETARDANCE. Section 3 is amended as follows: Trees shall be treated by a
California State Fire Marshal licensed fire retardant applicator. Trees shall he properly treated with an
approved flame retardant.
Also:
Section 3 FLAME RETARDANCE. Section 3 is amended by deleting the exception.
SECTION 11. APPEALS.
11.1 Whenever the Chief disapproves an application or refuses to grant a permit applied for, or when it
is claimed that the provisions of the code do not apply or that the true intent and meaning of the code has been
misconstrued or wrongly interpreted, the applicant may appeal within 30 days the Chiefs decision to the Board
of Directors of the District.
SECTION 12. NEW MATERIALS, PROCESSES OR OCCUPANCIES WHICH MAY REQUIRE PERMITS.
12.1 The Board of Directors, the Chief and the 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
for which permits are required in addition to those now enumerated in the California Fire Code. The Fire
Marshal shall post such list in a conspicuous place at the offices of the Fire Prevention Division and distribute
copies thereof to interested persons.
SECTION 13. PENALTIES.
13.1 Any person who violates any of the provisions of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended
herein or fails to comply therewith, or who violates or fails to comply with any order made thereunder, or who
builds in violation of any detailed statement of specifications or plans submitted and approved thereunder, or
any certificate or permit issued thereunder, and from which no appeal has been taken, or who fails to comply
with such an order as affirmed or modified by the Board of Directors of the District or by a court of competent
jurisdiction, within the required time, shall severally for each and every such violation and noncompliance,
respectively, be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not less than $74.00, nor more than $1,000.00
or by imprisonment in the County jail for a period of time not to exceed one (1) year, or by both such fine and
imprisonment. The imposition of one penalty for any violation shall not excuse the violation or permit to
continue, and all such persons shall be required to correct or remedy such violations or defects within a
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reasonable time; and when not otherwise specified, each ten days that prohibited conditions are maintained shall
constitute a separate offense.
13.2 The application of the above penalty shall not be held to prevent the enforced removal of prohibited
conditions.
SECTION 14. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES.
14.1 The following Ordinance previously adopted by the Board of Directors is hereby repealed:
Ordinance# 17, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District(California Fire Code, 1998 Edition).
SECTION 15. VALIDITY.
15.1 The Board of Directors of the District hereby declares that should any section, paragraph, sentence
or work of this Ordinance or of the California Fire Code as adopted and amended herein be declared for any
reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the Board of Directors of the District that it would have passed all other
portions or provisions of this Ordinance independent of the elimination here from any such portion or provision
as may be declared invalid.
SECTION 16. MORE RESTRICTIVE REQUIREMENTS.
16.1 In the event the City of San Ramon, Town of Danville, or Contra Costa County, adopt more
restrictive requirements, or amend those provisions contained herein, those more restrictive or amended
requirements shall only apply within the jurisdiction adopting such requirements.
SECTION 17. DATE OF EFFECT
17.1 This Ordinance shall become effective on November 01, 2002, and within fifteen (15) days of
passage, shall be published once with the names of the Directors voting for and against it, in the San Ramon
Valley Times, a newspaper of general circulation in this District. Passed and Adopted on
August 28, 2002 ,by the following Vote:
AYES: Director Dakin, Director Morgan, Director Lindsay,Director Bongi
NOES:
ABSENT: Director Sandy
ATTEST: _
J ith K. Scott, Secretary Thomas M. Bongi, Presid
Board of Directors Board of Directors
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SAID RAMON VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
FINDING OF NEED FOR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS IN THE 2001 CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS CODE, TITLE 24 CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS,
PART 9 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS
1. Changes or Modifications
Pursuant to Section §17958 of the State of California Health and Safety Code, the Board of Directors of
the San Ramon Malley Fire Protection District, in its ordinance adopting and amending the 2001
California Building Standards Code, Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 9, California Fire
Code, changes,modifies, and amends Section 1003.2 through Section 1003.2.14.
II. Findin
Pursuant to Section §17958.5 and §17958.7 of the State of California Health and Safety Code,the Board
of Directors of the San Ramon 'Valley Fire Protection District finds that the above referenced change,
modification, and amendment is needed and is reasonably necessary because of certain local climatic,
geological, and topographic conditions as described below.
A. Climatic
1. Precipitation and Relative Humidity
(a) Conditions
Precipitation ranges from 15 to 24 inches per year with an average of
approximately 20 inches per year. Ninety-six (96)percent falls during the months
of October through April and four(4)percent from May through September. This
is a dry period of at least five (5) months each year. Additionally, the area is
subject to occasional. drought. Relative humidity remains in the middle range
most of the time. It ranges from forty-five (45) to sixty-five (65) percent during
spring, summer, fall, and from sixty (60) to ninety (90) percent in the winter. It
occasionally falls as low as fifteen(15)percent.
(b) Impact
Locally experienced dry periods cause extreme dryness of untreated wood shakes
and shingles on buildings and non-irrigated grass, brush and weeds, which are
often near buildings with wood roofs and sidings. Such dryness causes these
materials to ignite very readily and burn rapidly and intensely.
Because of dryness, a rapidly burning grass fire or exterior building fire can
quickly transfer to other buildings by means of radiation or flying brands, sparks
and embers. A small fire can rapidly grow to a magnitude beyond the control
capabilities of the Fire District resulting in an excessive fire loss.
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2. Temperature
(a) Conditions
Temperatures have been recorded as high as 1140 F. Average summer highs are
in the 90° range, with average maximums of 1050 F.
(b) Impact
High temperatures cause rapid fatigue and heat exhaustion of firefighters, thereby
reducing their effectiveness and ability to control large building and wildland
fires.
Another impact from high temperatures is that combustible building material and
non-irrigated weeds, grass and brush are preheated, thus causing these materials
to ignite more readily and burn more rapidly and intensely. Additionally, the
resultant higher temperature of the atmosphere surrounding the materials reduces
the effectiveness of the water being applied to the burning materials. This
requires that more water be applied, which in turn requires more Fire District
resources in order to control a fire on a hot day. High temperatures directly
contribute to the rapid growth of fires to an intensity and magnitude beyond the
control capabilities of the Fire District.
3. Winds
(a) Conditions
Prevailing winds in the area are from the south or southwest in the mornings and
from the north or northwest in the afternoons. However, winds are experienced
from virtually every direction at one time or another. Velocities are generally in
the fourteen (14) mph to twenty-three (23) mph ranges, gusting to twenty-five
(25) to thirty-five (35) mph. Forty (40) mph winds are experienced occasionally
and winds up to fifty-five (55) mph have been registered locally. During the
winter half of the year, strong, dry, gusty winds from the north move through the
area for several days, creating extremely dry conditions.
(b) Impact
Winds such as those experienced locally can and do cause fires, both interior and
exterior, to burn and spread rapidly. Fires involving non-irrigated weeds, grass
and brush can grow to a magnitude and be fanned to an intensity beyond the
control capabilities of the Fire District very quickly even by relatively moderate
winds. When such fires are not controlled, they can extend to nearby buildings,
particularly those with untreated wood shakes or shingles.
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Winds of the type experienced locally also reduce the effectiveness of exterior
water streams used by the Fire District on fires involving large interior areas of
buildings, fires which have vented through windows and roofs due to inadequate
built-in fire protection and fires involving wood shake and shingle building
exteriors. Local winds will continue to be a definite factor towards causing major
fire losses to buildings not provided with fire resistive roof and siding materials
and buildings with inadequately separated interior areas or lacking automatic fire
protection systems. National statistics frequently cite wind conditions, such as
those experienced locally, as a major factor where conflagrations have occurred.
4. Summary
These local climatic conditions affect the acceleration, intensity, and size of fire in the
community. Times of little or no rainfall, of low humidity, and high temperatures create
extremely hazardous conditions, particularly as they relate to wood shake and shingle
roof fires and conflagrations. The winds experienced in this area can have a tremendous
impact upon structure fires. During wood shake and shingle roof fires, or exposure fires,
winds can carry sparks and burning brands to other structures, thus spreading the fire and
causing conflagrations. In building fires, winds can literally force fires back into the
building and can create a blow torch effect, in addition to preventing"natural"ventilation
and cross-ventilation efforts.
B. Geological and Topographic
1. Seismicity
(a) Conditions
Contra Costa County is located in Seismic Risk Zone 4, which is the worst
earthquake area in the United States. Buildings and other structures in Zone 4 can
experience major seismic damage. Contra Costa County is in close proximity to
the San Andreas Fault and contains all or portions of the Hayward, Calaveras,
Concord, Antioch, Mt. Diablo, and other lesser faults. A 4.1 earthquake with its
epicenter in Concord occurred in 1958, and a 5.4 earthquake with its epicenter
also in Concord occurred in 1955. The Concord and Antioch faults have a
potential for a Richter 6 earthquake and the Hayward and Calaveras faults have
the potential for a Richter 7 earthquake. Minor tremblers from seismic activity
are not uncommon in the area.
Interstate 580 runs the length of the San Ramon Valley to Interstate 580 in
Alameda County. The interstate divides the valley into a west and east side.
Through the valley, the interstate is transversed by 8 underpasses and 7
overcrossings. An overpass or undercrossing collapse would significantly alter
the response route and time of responding emergency equipment. This is due to
limited crossings of the interstate and that the valley has only one surface street,
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which runs parallel to the interstate which, would be congested during a
significant emergency.
Earthquakes of the magnitude experienced locally can cause major damage to
electrical transmission facilities, which, in turn, cause power failures while at the
same time starting fires throughout the Fire District. The occurrence of multiple
fires will quickly deplete existing fire department resources; thereby reducing
and/or delaying their response to any given fire. Additionally, without electrical
power, elevators, smoke management systems, lighting systems, alarm systems
and other electrical equipment urgently needed for building evacuation and fire
control in large buildings would be inoperative, thereby resulting in loss of life
and/or major fire losses in such buildings.
(b) Fact
A major earthquake could severely restrict the response of the Fire District and its
capability to control fires involving buildings of wood frame construction, with
ordinary wood shake and shingle exteriors, or with large interior areas not
.provided with automatic smoke and fire control systems.
2. Soils
(a) Conditions
The area is replete with various soils, which are unstable, clay loam and alluvial
fans being predominant. These soil conditions are moderately to severely prone
to swelling and shrinking, are plastic, and tend to liquefy.
Throughout the San Ramon Valley, the topography and development growth has
created a network of older, narrow roads. These roads vary from gravel to asphalt
surface and vary in percent of slope, many exceeding twenty- (20) percent.
Several of these roads extend up through the winding passageways in the hills
providing access to remote, affluent housing subdivisions. The majority of these
roads are private with no established maintenance program. During inclement
weather, these roads are subject to rock and mudslides, as well as down trees,
obstructing all vehicle traffic. It is anticipated that during an earthquake, several
of these roads would be unpassable.
Examples:
1. Roundhill in Alamo — access restricted for fire equipment due to road
grade and width.
2. West hillside area in Danville and Alamo would restrict access for
Station's 31, 32, and 33.
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3. Tassajara Valley and Morgan Territory roads would restrict access for
Station's 36 and 37.
3. Too ahhiic
(a) Conditions
i. Vegetation
Highly combustible dry grass, weeds, and brush are common in the hilly
and open space areas adjacent to built-up locations six (6) to eight (8)
months of each year. Many of these areas frequently experience wildland
fres, which threaten nearby buildings, particularly those with wood roofs,
or sidings. This condition can be found throughout the District, especially
in those developed and developing areas of the District.
ii. Surface Features
'Me arrangement and location of natural and manmade surface features,
including hills, creeps, canals, freeways, housing tracts, commercial
development, fire stations, streets and roads, combine to limit feasible
response routes for Fire District resources in and to District areas.
iii. Buildin-s, Landscaping and Terrain
Many of the "newer" large buildings and building complexes have
building access and landscaping features and designs, which preclude or
greatly limit any approach or operational access to them by Fire District
vehicles. In addition, the presence of security gates and roads of
inadequate width and grades which are to steep for Fire District vehicles
adversely effect fire suppression efforts.
When Fire District vehicles cannot gain access to buildings involved with
fire, the potential for complete loss is realized. Difficulty reaching a fire
site often requires that fire personnel both in numbers and in stamina.
Access problems often result in severely delaying, misdirecting or making
impossible fire and smoke control efforts.
(b) Impa
The above local geological and topographical conditions increase the magnitude,
exposure, accessibility problems, and fire hazards presented to the San Ramon
Valley Fire Protection District. Fire following an earthquake has the potential of
causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself. Hazardous
materials., particularly toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to the largest
number, should a significant seismic event occur. Public Safety resources would
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have to be prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat, and may likely be unavailable
for smaller single dwelling or structure fires.
Other variables may tend to intensify the situation:
1. The extent of damage to the water system.
2. The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse.
3. The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the
roadways.
4. Climatical conditions (hot,dry weather with high winds).
5. Time of day will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could
intensify the risk to life during normal business hours.
6. The availability of timely mutual aid or military assistance.
7. The large portion of dwellings with wood shake or shingles coverings
could result in conflagrations.
4. Summary
Local climatic, geologic, and topographic conditions impact fire prevention efforts, and
the frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity, and size of fire involving buildings in this
community. Further, they impact potential damage to all structures from earthquake and
subsequent fire. Therefore, it is found reasonably necessary that the 2001 California Fire
Code be changed or modified to mitigate the effects of the above conditions.
The changes and/or modifications to the 2001 California Fire Code, as expressed in San
Ramon Valley Fire Protection District Ordinance # 18, are found to be necessary to
mitigate the above described impacts which are caused by the above described local
climatic, geological and topographic conditions. Ordinance#18 is attached in its entirety.
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