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ORDINANCE NO. 1238
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UKIAH AMENDING DIVISION 6,
CHAPTER 3, ARTICLES 1 AND 3, OF THE UKIAH CITY CODE, ENTITLED: FIRE PREVENTION
CODE.
The City Council of the City of Ukiah hereby ordains as follows: SECTION ONE.
Article 1 of Chapter 3 in Division 6 of the Ukiah City Code is hereby amended to read as follows
(unchanged text is omitted and is shown by "***PT
§5200 ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
A certain document, three (3) copies of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk of the City of
Ukiah, being marked and designated as the Califomia Fire Code, 2022 Edition, including Appendix
Chapter 4 and Appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N and O as published by the International
Code Council, and National Fire Protection Association (NPFA) 1 Chapter 38, is hereby adopted as
the Fire Code of the City of Ukiah, in the State of California regulating and governing the safeguarding
of life and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use of
hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the
occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided; providing for the issuance of permits
and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, penalties, conditions
and terms of said Fire Code on file in the office of the City Clerk are hereby referred to, adopted, and
made part hereof, as if fully set out in this section, with the additions, insertions, deletions, and
changes, if any, prescribed in Division 6, Chapter 3, Articles 2 and 3 of this code.
§6200.5 INSERTIONS INTO CERTAIN SECTIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE -2022
EDITION
The following sections of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition, are hereby amended by inserting
information specific to the City of Ukiah so that these sections read as follows:
101.1 Title.These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Ukiah, hereinafter
referred to as "this code."
Section 105.1, General, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:
105.1 General. Permits shall be in accordance with Sections 105.1.1 through 105.24 or other
provisions of this code as required by the City of Ukiah.
Section 111.1, Board of Appeals Established, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:
111.1 Board of Appeals Established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or
determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code,
there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals shall be the Board of
Directors of the Ukiah Valley Fire District or a sub- committee as appointed by the Board of Directors
of the Ukiah Valley Fire District. The fire code official shall be an ex-officio member of said board but
shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for
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conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the Appellant with a
duplicate copy to the fire code official.
Section 111.3, Qualifications, of Chapter 1 is deleted.
Section 111.5, Appeals Process, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:
111.5 Appeals Process. The appeals process for appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations
made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code shall be defined
by sections 111.5.1 through 111.5.5.
Section 111.5.1, Initiating Appeal, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:
Section 111.5.1 Initiating Appeal. Any beneficially interested party has the right to appeal the order
served by the fire code official by filing a written "NOTICE OF APPEAL"with the office of the fire code
official within ten days after service of such order and upon payment of the sum of$150. In the event
the order of the fire code official is overturned following the appeal, the fee shall be returned. The
notice shall state the order appealed from, the identity and mailing address of the Appellant, and the
specific grounds upon which the appeal is made.
Section 111.5.2, Stay of Order, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:
Section 111.5.2 Stay of Order. The timely filing of a properly completed notice of appeal shall have
the effect of staying the implementation of the order appealed from until the final decision of the
appeal. Failure to file a timely notice of appeal waives any right to further challenge the order of the
fire code official. "File" means delivered to the office of the fire code official at 300 Seminary Ln,
Ukiah, California 95482.
Exception: Orders affecting acts or conditions which in the opinion of the fire code official, pose an
immediate threat to life, property, or the environment as a result of panic, fire, explosion, or release are
enforceable when made and are not stayed by the filing of a notice of appeal.
Section 111.5.3, Hearing of Appeal, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:
Section 111.5.3 Hearing of Appeal. Following is the process for establishing and hearing appeals:
The Board of Appeals, or the secretary thereof, shall set the matter to be heard at a date within thirty
(30) days of receipt of such notice of appeal. Written notice of the time and place set for hearing shall
be served on the Appellant by first class mail to the mailing address given in the notice of appeal. A
hearing may not be conducted less than 20 days after notice is given to the applicant. The Board of
Appeals may adopt rules governing the conduct of its hearings. Those rules shall include, at least,
the following:
1. The fire code official shall submit evidence at the hearing substantiating his/her decision. Such
evidence may include testimony, fire district, police or other reports of the incident, witness
statements, and other documents. Not less than 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing, the fire
code official must notify the Appellant of the name, address, and phone number of any witness to
the violation and furnish the Appellant with a copy of any document the fire code official intends
to submit at the hearing. Not less than seven (7) days prior to the hearing, the Appellant may
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request the fire code official to produce at the hearing any witness he/she intends to rely upon to
substantiate the violation. The written request must name the witness or witnesses who are
requested to attend the hearing. The fire code official may not rely on the testimony of any witness
(including such testimony contained in reports or written witness statements) whose appearance
at the hearing is required by this subsection if that witness fails to appear.
2. Not less than 10 days prior to the hearing, the Appellant must notify the fire code official in writing
of the name, address, and phone number of any witness the Appellant intends to call as a witness
at the hearing, provide a brief description of the proposed testimony, and furnish the fire code
official with a copy of any document the Appellant intends to offer as evidence at the hearing. The
Appellant may not call any witness to testify at the hearing who was not identified as required by
this subsection or offer any document as evidence at the hearing that was not provided to the fire
code official as required by this subsection.
3. At the hearing, the Appellant may be represented by an attorney, at the Appellant's expense. Both
the fire code official and the Appellant shall have the right to examine and cross-examine any
witness produced at the hearing. The rules of evidence that normally apply in court shall not apply
in a hearing before the Board of Appeals, but it shall only consider evidence that would be relied
upon by reasonable people making an important decision, and shall disregard evidence that by
its nature is unreliable or not credible.
4. The entire hearing shall be electronically or stenographically recorded. The Board of Appeals
shall base its decision exclusively on the evidence presented at the hearing and shall issue a
written decision,which includes a statement of the relevant facts that it finds to be true and explains
how the facts support its decision. The record of the hearing shall be preserved for not less than
six (6) months after the decision is served on the Appellant.
Section 111.5.4, Hearing Decision, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:
Section 111.5.4 Hearing Decision. The chairperson of the Board of Appeals shall issue the written
decision required by subsection 4 of Section 111.4.3 Hearing of appeal. The Board of Appeals may
issue a decision affirming, modifying, or vacating the order of the fire code official. The decision shall
be in writing and shall be served upon the Appellant by first class mail to the mailing address given in
the notice of appeal. The hearing decision shall include notice of the Appellant's right to seek review
of the decision pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6.
Section 111.5.5, Finality of the Decision of the Board of Appeals, of Chapter 1 is added to read as
follows:
Section 111.5.5 Finality of the Decision of the Board of Appeals. The decision of the Board of
Appeals shall be the final decision for the District. The Board of Appeals shall have the power to
continue any hearing and may, at its discretion, take the appeal under submission. The Board of
Appeals shall render a decision not later than the seventh (7th) day following the date the matter was
taken under submission, and forthwith notify the interested parties as previously set forth.
Section 111.5.6, Appeal to Superior Court, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:
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Section 111.5.6 Appeal to Superior Court. Judicial review of the decision of the Board of Appeals
shall be governed by the Code of Civil Procedure Sections 1094.5 and 1094.6.
Section 111.5.7, Enforcement of Decision, of Chapter 1 is added to read as follows:
Section 111.5.7 Enforcement of Decision. Unless stayed by a court, any final decision of the Board
of Appeals is effective immediately and may be implemented and enforced by the District. The
remedies provided by this code are cumulative and in addition to any other remedies available at law
or in equity.
1. Causing, permitting, aiding, abetting, or concealing a violation of any provision of this ordinance
shall constitute a violation.
2. Violations of this code are hereby declared to be public nuisances.
3. A violation of this code constitutes a misdemeanor/infraction punishable by a fine of$1,000 or by
imprisonment in the County jail for six months, or both.
4. In addition to other remedies provided by this ordinance or by other law, any violation of this
ordinance may be remedied by a civil action brought by the District, including, for example,
administrative or judicial nuisance abatement proceedings, other legally authorized enforcement
proceedings, and suits for injunctive relief.
Section 11.4, Violation Penalties, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 11.4 Violation Penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to
comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install,alter,repair or do work in violation
of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or
certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor/infraction. The first
citation within a 12-month period, for violations of the Fire Code and any amendments adopted
herein shall be treated as a Civil Penalty payable directly to the Ukiah Valley Fire District and is
set at $250.00 plus the actual costs of all inspections required to gain compliance at the current rate
set from time to time by the Ukiah Valley Fire District, per hour with a 1 hour minimum. Said civil
penalties shall be a debt owed to the District by the person responsible for the violation within thirty
(30) days after the date of mailing the citation, unless an appeal is filed as provided in this section.
Upon failure to pay the civil penalty when due, the responsible person shall be liable for civil action
brought by the Ukiah Valley Fire District forsuch penalty and costs of the litigation, including reasonable
attorney's fees.
Any subsequent citations within a twenty-four(24) month period for any violations of the Fire Code and
any amendments adopted herein shall be misdemeanors/infractions, and shall be subject to the
penalties set forth herein, or a civil penalty shall be assessed in the sum of$500.00 plus the actual
costs of all inspections required to gain compliance at the current rate set from time to time by the
Ukiah Valley Fire District. The imposition of a 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. When not otherwise specified, each day that a violation occurs or
continues, after a final notice has been delivered shall constitute a separate offense. The application
of both penalties shall be held to prevent the enforced correction of the prohibited condition. Nothing
contained in this Section shall be construed or interpreted to prevent the Ukiah Valley Fire District
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from recovering all costs associated with a Fire District response as described in the Ukiah
Valley Fire District's current cost recovery ordinance, Ordinance 2004-1, or subsequent cost
recovery ordinances.
Any violation of any provision of this Chapter shall constitute a public nuisance and shall entitle the
Ukiah Valley Fire District to collect the costs of abatement and related administrative costs by a
nuisance abatement lien as more particularly set forth in Government Code Section 38773.1, and by
special assessment to be collected by the County Tax Collector as more particularly set forth in
Government Code Section 38773.5.
At least thirty (30) days prior to recordation of the lien, or submission of the report to the Tax Collector
for collection of this special assessment, the record owner shall receive notice from the Chief of the
Ukiah Valley Fire District of the intent to charge the property owner for all administrative costs
associated with enforcement of this Ordinance and abatement of the nuisance. The notice shall
include a summary of costs associated with enforcement of this Ordinance and abatement of the
nuisance. The property owner may appeal the Chief s decision to the Board of Directors of the Ukiah
Valley Fire District within fifteen (15) days of the date of the notice and request a public hearing prior
to recordation of the lien or submission of the report to the County Tax Collector for collection of the
special assessment. In addition to the foregoing, the Ukiah Valley Fire District is authorized to
prosecute a civil action to collect such abatement costs from the property owner or other person in
possession or control of the affected property and shall be entitled to recover such abatement costs,
together with the cost of litigation, including reasonable attorney's fees.
Any person receiving a citation for a civil penalty pursuant to Section 112.3, Violation Penalties, of
Chapter 1, may file an appeal per Section 111.5 through 111.7 of this code against the imposition of
the civil penalty or response costs and expense.
Section 112.4, Failure to Comply, of Chapter 1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 112.4 Failure to Comply.Any person who shall continue any work after having been served
with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation
or unsafe conditions, shall be liable to a fine payable directly to the Ukiah Valley Fire District in the
amount set at not less than $250.00 or more than $1000.00 plus the actual costs of all inspections
required to gain compliance at the rate set from time to time by the Ukiah Valley Fire District. This
civil penalty shall be a debt owed to the District by the person responsible for the violation within thirty
(30) days after the date of mailing of the citation unless an appeal is filed as provided for in Section
108.4.
Section 315.8 Lithium battery storage and handling, of Chapter 3, is hereby added to read as follows:
315.8 Lithium battery storage and handling. The storage and handling of lithium-ion and
lithium metal batteries or cells in quantities exceeding 1,000 pounds (4086 kg) shall comply with
Sections 315.8.1 through 315.8.10, and Chapter 32 where applicable.
315.8.1 Permits. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.6,27.
315.8.2 Maximum quantity in a fire area. The aggregate amount of lithium batteries stored and
handled in a single fire area shall not exceed 9,000 pounds (4086 kg).
315.8.3 Construction requirements. Fire areas shall be separated from each other by fire barriers
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having not less than a 2-hour fire-resistance rating constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the
Building Code and horizontal assemblies constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Building
Code.
315.8.4 Number of fire areas. The maximum number of fire areas within a building shall be four.
315.8.5 Group H, Division 2 occupancy. Storage and handling of more than 9,000 pounds of
lithium batteries per fire area shall be in an approved Group H, Division 2 occupancy constructed in
accordance with the Building Code and provided throughout with approved automatic smoke detection
and radiant-energy detection systems.
315.8.6 Automatic sprinkler system. Buildings containing Ore areas used for lithium battery
storage or handling shall be equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, The design of the sprinkler system within each fire area shall not
be less than that required for Extra Hazard Group 2 with a minimum design area of 2,500 square feet.
Where the storage arrangement is required by other provisions of this code to be provided with a
higher level of sprinkler system protection, the higher level of sprinkler system protection shall be
provided.
315.8.7 Automatic smoke detection system. An approved automatic smoke detection system
that activates an approved occupant notification system shall be provided throughout each Ore area
in accordance with Section 907.
315.8.8 Radiant energy detection. An approved radiant-energy detection system that activates
an approved occupant notification system shall be installed throughout each fire area in accordance
with Section 907.
315.8.9 Collection containers. Containers used to collect or store lithium batteries shall be:
noncombustible and shall not have an individual capacity exceeding 30 gallons (113.6 L); or be
approved for transportation in accordance with the Department of Transportation (DOT).
315.8.10 Storage configuration. Lithium batteries shall be considered a high-hazard commodity in
accordance with Chapter 32 and where applicable, lithium battery storage shall comply with Chapter
32 in addition to Section 315.8.
Section 503.3.1, Fire Lane Designation, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 503.3.1 Fire Lane Designation.Where the fire code official determines that it is necessary
to ensure adequate fire access, the fire code official may designate existing roadways as fire
access roadways as provided by Vehicle Code section 22500.1 (public) or 22658(a) (private).
Section 503.4.2, Roadway Design Features, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 503.4.2 Roadway Design Features. Roadway design features (speed bumps, speed
humps, speed control dips, etc.) which may interfere with emergency apparatus responses shall
not be installed on Ore access roadways, unless they meet design criteria approved by the fire code
official.
Section 505.1, Address Identification, of Chapter 5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
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Section 505.1 Address Identification. Approved numbers and/or addresses shall be placed and
maintained on all new and existing buildings and at appropriate additional locations as to be
plainly visible and legible from the street or roadway fronting the property from either direction of
approach. Said number shall contrast with their background and shall meet the minimum standards as
to size: 4" high with a 0.5" stroke for residential buildings, 6' high and a 0.5"stroke for commercial and
multi-residential buildings, 12" high with a 1" stroke for industrial buildings. Additional numbers shall
be required where deemed necessary by the fire code official, such as rear access doors, building
corners, and entrances to commercial centers. The fire code official may establish different minimum
sizes for numbers for various categories of projects.
Section 505.3, Easement Address Signs, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 505.3 Easement Address Signs.All easements, which are not named differently from the
roadway from which they originate, shall have an address sign installed and maintained, listing
all street numbers occurring on that easement, located where the easement intersects the named
roadway. Minimum size of numbers on that sign shall be 4" in height with a minimum stroke of 0.5"
and shall contrast with the background.
Section 505.4, Map Directories, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 505.4 Map Directories. A lighted directory map, meeting current Fire-District standards,
shall be installed at each driveway entrance to multiple unit residential projects and mobile home
parks, where the numbers of units in such projects exceed 15.
Section 505.5, Response Map Updates, of Chapter 5 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 505.5 Response Map Updates. Any new development, which necessitates updating of
emergency response maps by virtue of new structures, hydrants, roadways or similar features, shall
be required to provide map updates in a format (PDF and/or CAD format as approved by the fire
code official) or compatible with current District mapping services, and shall be charged a reasonable
fee for updating all response maps associated with this development.
Section 506.3, Emergency Electrical Disconnects, of Chapter 5 is hereby added as follows:
Section 506.3 Emergency Electrical Disconnects. Where access to main electrical control panels
requires entry to, and passage through, portions of a structure which may be involved with fire, smoke,
gasses, hazardous materials, or which otherwise present unsafe conditions to emergency personnel,
the fire code official may require that a means of remotely disconnecting electrical service to the
structure be provided. This means of remotely disconnecting electrical service shall be by a secured
key switch mechanism approved by the official Fire District,
Section 041201.43.1.1, Alternate Power Sources, of Chapter 12 is hereby added to read as follows:
Section 041201.4.3.1.1 Alternate Power Sources.All permanent installations of electrical generators,
wind generators, or other power sources shall be approved by the building code official. All applicable
provisions of the California Electrical Code, the California Plumbing Code, the California Building
Code, California Residential Code, and this Code shall be followed for any such installation.
Permanent engraved and affixed signage, red in color, reading"WARNING—This premises is provided
with an Alternate Power source, Disconnection of commercial power may not disable the electric
power source." Lettering shall be a minimum of 0.5" tall and shall be permanently affixed on each
electrical panel subject to hack-feed form alternate power sources. Any and all power disabling
switches shall be clearly labeled.
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Section 903.2, Where required, of Chapter 9 is hereby amended to read as herein provided. This
section shall not amend the portion commencing and following Section 903.2.1.
Section 903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new, additions to existing,
remodeled, added to or altered buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described
in this section.
A. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in the new buildings and structures
requiring a fire flow of 2000 gallons per minute (GPM) or greater as determined by Appendix
B of this code.
B. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in addition to existing structures where
the new total building area would require a fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute (GPM) or greater
as determined by Appendix B of this code.
C. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in existing structures where
improvements occur during any three (3) year period which meet the definition of a "substantial
remodel' and requiring a fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute (GPM) or greater as determined
by Appendix B of this code.
Exception: Projects which are solely complying with statutory regulations (examples may be Health
and Safety Codes, earthquake/seismic, American Disabilities Act (ADA), or facade improvements)
will not trigger this requirement.
D. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new structures exceeding 30 feet in
height above lowest grade level.
E. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in those new, additions to existing,
remodeled, added to or altered buildings and structures which require a fire flow, as determined by
Appendix B of this code, in excess of the capability of the available water supply.
F. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed per 903.3.1.3 in new mobile homes,
and manufactured homes.
For purposes of this Section, "substantial remodel' shall mean the alteration of any structure
which combined with any additions to the structure, performed within any three (3) year period, affects
an area of work that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing floor area of the structure. When any
changes are made in the building, such as walls, columns, beams or girders, floor or ceiling joists
and coverings, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles or retaining walls or similar
components, the area of work for all rooms affected by such changes shall be included in computing
floor areas for purposes of applying this definition. This definition does not apply to the replacement
and upgrading of residential roof coverings or exterior wall finishes.
Definition:Area of work: (For the purpose of determining the square footage affected by a construction
permit.) An area, where work activity takes place for which a permit is required plus 5 feet in all
directions and does not include adjacent spaces where no work requiring a permit is being done.
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Example: 10-foot walls are moved that will take two spaces and turn them into one. The only area of
work would be the wall plus five feet on either side. Total square footage 100 square foot assuming
there is no other work being done that would require a permit in the same space.
Section 3313.1, Where required, of Chapter 33 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3313.1 Where required. In buildings required to have standpipes by Section 905.3.1,
not less than one standpipe shall be provided for use during construction. Such standpipes shall
be installed during construction for each story above or below the first-floor grade. Such standpipes
shall be provided with Fire District hose connections at locations adjacent to stairways complying
with Section 3311.1. Such standpipes shall be extended to the floor of the highest point of
construction having secured decking or flooring.
Table B105.2, Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, of Appendix B is hereby amended
as follows:
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER MINIMUM FIRE FLOW FLOW DURATION
SYSTEM (gallons per minute) (hours)
(Design Standard)
No automatic sprinkler Value in Table B105.1(2) Duration in Table B105.1(2)
stem _ _
Section 903.3.1.1 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
California Fire Code B105.1(2)a the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the 50% of the value in Table Duration in Table B105.1(2) at
California Fire Code 19105.10b the reduced flow rate m j
Section BB105.1, Fire-Flow requirements for buildings, of Appendix BB is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1131131105.1 The minimum fire flow and flow duration for school buildings shall be specified
in Table BB105.1.
Exception:A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent is allowed when the building is provided
with an approved sprinkler system.
§5201 DEFINITIONS
In the California Fire Code, herein adopted, the terms used therein shall comply with the common
construction given to and usage of them in the City and as hereinafter defined.
§5202 ENFORCEMENT
A. The California Fire Code (CFC) herein adopted shall be enforced by the Chief of the Ukiah Valley
Fire District who is hereby appointed to supervise the Bureau of Fire Prevention and such
regularly employed members of said District in accordance with the applicable provisions of the
California Fire Code.
B. Section 104.3 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding subsection 104.3.2 thereto as
follows:
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For the purpose of providing and maintaining functions necessary for the prevention of fire and
for the protection of life and property from fire and panic, there is hereby established a "self-
inspection program" assuring that certain California building code (CBC) group B, F, H, L, M, and
S occupancies within the city are inspected on an annual basis for fire safety.
The Ukiah Fire District shall deliver, by hand or by mail, "self-inspection worksheet"and "business
and emergency record"forms as established from time to time by said District to certain CBC group
B, F, H, L, M, & S occupancies within the city on an annual basis, or as may be initiated through
the business license application process.
The owner or manager of said occupancy or person in highest authority in said occupancy shall
be allowed thirty (30) days from issue date, as noted on the self-inspection worksheet, in which
to conduct an inspection for fire safety, correct any deficiencies, complete said forms, and
return completed forms to the Ukiah Valley Fire District as directed by the fire chief or his designee.
Any person who fails to comply with the requirements to return said forms duly completed and
to correct the deficiencies noted in said occupancies within thirty (30) days of the issuance
of said forms shall be guilty of an infraction, punishable by a fine of$100 for a first offense, $500
for a second offense and $1,000 for a third or subsequent offense.
SECTION TWO.
Article 3 of Chapter 3 in Division 6 of the Ukiah City Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
§5216 SECTION 903.2
Section 903.2 (not including sections 903.2.1 and all subsections thereof) of the California fire code,
2010 edition, is amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2—Where Required.Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new, additions to existing,
remodeled, added to or altered buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations described
in this section.
A. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new buildings and structures requiring
a fire flow of 2,00Ogallons per minute (gpm) or greater as determined by appendix B of this
code.
B. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in additions to existing structures where
the new total building area would require a fire flow of 2,000 gallons per minute (gpm) or greater
as determined by appendix B of this code.
C. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in existing structures where
improvements occur during any three (3) year period wch meet the definition of a "substantial
remodel' and requiring a fire flow of 2,000 2 gallons per minute (gpm) or greater as determined
by appendix B of this code.
Exception: Projects which are solely complying with statutory regulations(examples may be health
and safety codes, earthquake/seismic, American disabilities act (ADA), or facade
improvements)will not trigger this requirement.
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D.Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in new structures exceeding 30 feet in
height above the lowest grade level.
E.Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in those new, additions to existing,
remodeled, added to or altered buildings and structures which require a fire flow, as determined by
appendix B of this code, in excess of the capability of the available water supply.
F. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed per 903.3.1.3 in new mobile homes,
and manufactured homes.
G.For purposes of this Section, "substantial remodel" shall mean the alteration of any structure
which combined with any additions to the structure, performed within any three (3) year period,
affects an area of work that exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing floor area of the structure.
When any changes are made in the building, such as walls, columns, beams or girders, floor or
ceiling joists and coverings, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations, piles or retaining walls
or similar components, the area of work of all rooms affected by such changes shall be included
in computing floor areas for purposes of applying this definition. This definition does not apply to
the replacement and upgrading of residential roof coverings or exterior wall finishes.
§5218 SECTION 606.3
Section 506.3 of the California fire code, 2010 edition, is added as follows:
Section 506.3—Emergency Electrical Disconnects.
Where access to main electrical control panels requires entry to, and passage through, portions
of a structure which may be involved with fire, smoke, gasses, hazardous materials, or which otherwise
present unsafe conditions to emergency personnel, the chief may require that a means of remotely
disconnecting electrical service to the structure be provided. This means of remotely disconnecting
electrical service shall be by a secured key switch mechanism approved by the Fire District.
§5223 GEOGRAPHIC LIMITS
The geographic limits referred to in certain section of the California Fire Code are hereby established
as follows: 2022 edition of the
Section 6704.2.9.6.1 The geographic limits referred to in Section 5704.2.9.6.1 of the 2022 edition of the
California Fire Code in which storage of Class I, Class II, and liquids in outside above ground tanks is
prohibited are amended as follows: In all residential areas and in all heavily populated or congested
commercial areas as established by the County of Mendocino, and agricultural land of less than two
(2) acres.
Section 5706.2.4.4 The geographic limits referred to in Section 5706.2.4.4 of the 2022 edition of
the California Fire Code in which storage of Class I, Class II, and liquids in aboveground tanks
is prohibited are amended as follows: In all residential areas and in all heavily populated or
congested commercial areas as established by the County of k4endocino, and agricultural land of
less than two (2) acres.
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Section 5806.2 The geographic limits referred to in the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code in
which the storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers are prohibited, are hereby
established as follows: In all residential areas and heavily populated or congested commercial areas,
as established by the County of Mendocino.
Section 6104.2 The geographic limits referred to in Section 6104.2 of the 2022 edition of the
California Fire Code in which storage of liquefied petroleum gas, the aggregate capacity of any
one installation shall not exceed a water capacity of 2,000 gallons (7,570 liters), is restricted, are
amended as follows: In all residential areas and in all heavily populated or congested commercial
areas as established by the City of Ukiah.
SECTION TWO.
1. Publication: Within fifteen (15) days after its adoption, this Ordinance shall be published once in a
newspaper of general circulation in the City of Ukiah. In lieu of publishing the full text of the
Ordinance, the City may publish a summary of the Ordinance once 5 days prior to its adoption
and again within fifteen (15) days after its adoption.
2. Effective Date: The ordinance shall become effective thirty (30) days after its adoption.
Introduced by title only on February 21, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Orozco, Sher, Crane, and Mayor Duenas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Adopted on March 6, 2024, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Rodin, Orozco, Sher, Crane, and Mayor Duenas
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
.#o fina 15uehas, Mayor
ATTEST:
Kristine Lawler, City Clerk
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