This chapter may be referred to as the "Roseville Fire
Code."
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
The 2022 California Fire Code Title 24, Part 9 of the California
Code of Regulations, together with Appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, as
well as the 2021 International Fire Code, save and except such portions
as are hereunder deleted, modified, or amended, are hereby adopted
by reference.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
The city council of the City of Roseville finds and declares
that the additions, modifications, and changes made to these codes
are necessary for the protection of the public health, safety, and
welfare due to climatic, geological, or topographical conditions.
These amendments are authorized under
Health and Safety Code Section
17958 and are identified as follows:
A. Climatic.
Average yearly rainfall for the city is approximately 18 inches; with
the majority occurring between October and April. During the summer
months, there is generally no measurable precipitation and temperatures
for this dry period range from 70 to 112 degrees Fahrenheit. High
summer month temperatures are frequently accompanied by light to gusty
westerly and northerly winds. The relative humidity during the summer
months averages from two to 30 millimeters of mercury (Hg), which
is considered arid. The city is surrounded by thousands of acres of
grasslands which, during the summer months are dried to the point
at which they are exceedingly combustible and easily ignited.
B. Topographical.
The city is segmented by several topographical and physical features,
including minor rivers, steep canyons, natural parkways, open space,
freeways, railroad tracks, drainage canals, and sprawling industrial
facilities. Heavy traffic congestion on city streets acts as a barrier
for fire and emergency vehicles providing timely response. Preservation
of wetland areas, natural parkways, riparian corridors, vernal pools,
open space, and endangered species' habitats have all contributed
to access problems while also resulting in exemptions from vegetation
reduction programs. These situations, though environmentally important,
increase the demands on the fire department due to extreme fire hazards
created by increased fuel loading and access limitations.
C. Geological.
The city is located within a seismic design category D area and is
subject to ground tremors. Flooding has occurred in the portions of
the city that lie adjacent to Roseville's numerous creeks and
streams.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
A. Chapter
1, Section 107 of the California Fire Code, as adopted by the city,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
107 Fees. Each person who applies for, requests,
or receives a permit, permit amendment, or service furnished by the
fire department shall, at such time, pay the applicable fee or fees
provided for by resolution of the city council.
B. Minimum
Fee Remittance. Prior to providing service, except for emergency services,
a minimum fee remittance is required based on the approved fee established
for said service(s). The minimum amount for an estimated fee calculation
is required at the time of request for service. Adjustments to the
estimated fee may be made depending upon work required.
C. Modification
of Fees. The fire chief shall have the authority to waive or modify
any fee imposed due to services provided by the fire department as
stated herein and established by resolution of the city council for
good cause providing such waiver or modification request is submitted
in writing, stating the reason such waiver or modification is necessary,
prior to the payment of the fee.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
Chapter 1, Section 111.1 of the California Fire Code, as adopted
by the city, is hereby amended to read as follows:
111.1 Appeals. Any person aggrieved by any decision or action of the Chief or designated representative may appeal the decision or action subject to the provisions of Section
16.04.110 of the Municipal Code referring to the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals designated therein shall also serve as the Board of Appeals under the California Fire Code. The fire chief or his or her designee shall serve as ex-officio member of the Board of Appeals in all appeals under the California Fire Code.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
Chapter 1, Section 112.4 of the California Fire Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
112.4 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 charged with either an infraction or a misdemeanor
at the discretion of the city attorney.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
Chapter 3, Section 307.1.1 of the California Fire Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning shall
be prohibited within the city.
Exception: When authorized by the fire chief in
accordance with the California Fire Code.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
Mobile Storage Racks. Mobile storage racks shall have a minimum
six-inch fixed separation every four feet of storage.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
Chapter 5, Section 503.2.3 of the California Fire Code is hereby
amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall
be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus
and shall be surfaced with an AC pavement or equivalent surface so
as to provide all-weather driving capabilities.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
A. Multiple
Tenant Buildings. Multiple tenant buildings shall contain the following
features:
1. Multiple
tenant spaces serviced by vehicular access to the rear through any
driveway, alleyway, or parking lot shall have numbers or addresses
placed prior to occupancy on all new and existing buildings as to
be plainly visible and legible from the rear access way when deemed
necessary by the fire chief.
2. Multiple
tenant spaces serviced by rear access through a corridor, exit passageway,
exit court, or exit yard shall have approved numbers or addresses
displayed on the rear of the tenant space, when deemed necessary by
the fire chief.
3. Multiple
tenant spaces that front on interior walkways or pedestrian malls
shall have approved numbers or addresses placed near the entrance
door in all new and existing buildings.
4. Illuminated
directory boards shall be provided at vehicular access entrances to
multiple building complexes as deemed necessary by the fire chief.
B. Illumination.
Addressing shall be illuminated at night in all new buildings. Address
signs shall be internally or externally illuminated. When the luminance
provided for the face of an address sign is from an external source,
it shall have an intensity sufficient so as to be visible at night
from the adjoining access roadway. Internally illuminated address
signs shall be provided with equivalent luminance.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
A. Fire
Control Room. An approved fire control room shall be provided for
all buildings protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system.
Fire control rooms shall meet the following requirements:
1. Fire
control rooms shall contain only fire system control valves, fire
alarm control panels and other related fire system equipment.
2. The
location of the fire control room shall be approved by the fire code
official.
3. Fire
control rooms shall have minimum dimensions of five feet by seven
feet.
4. Fire
control rooms shall be constructed with a one-hour fire rating.
5. Fire
control rooms shall be provided with an exterior access door approved
by the fire code official.
6. Durable
signage shall be provided on the exterior side of the access door.
7. Storage
of materials in fire control rooms is prohibited.
B. New
Buildings. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
in every new building where the total fire area is 3,600 square feet
or greater.
C. Passive
Purge Sprinkler System. One- and two-family dwellings designed and
installed with a sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D shall
utilize passage purge on a remote domestic plumbing fixture.
D. Building
Additions. An approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided
in every existing building, except one- and two-family dwellings,
when an addition to the floor area is made increasing the size of
the building to 3,600 square feet or greater.
E. Design
Criteria. Minimum sprinkler systems design requirements are as follows
unless otherwise approved by the fire code official:
1. Office
buildings shall be designed to Ordinary Hazard Group 1.
2. Mercantile
and Storage Occupancies with a ceiling height of up to 20 feet shall
be designed to Ordinary Hazard Group 2; with a minimum design area
of 3,000 square feet.
3. Mercantile
and Storage Occupancies with a ceiling height exceeding 20 feet shall
be designed with a minimum sprinkler density of 0.495; with a minimum
design area of 2,000 square feet.
F. Upright
Sprinklers. Upright sprinklers shall be installed in all construction
types. Exceptions:
1. The
following construction types: Type IA, IB, IIA.
2. In
all construction types where the roof-system is exposed and contains
no ceiling structure or concealed spaces.
3. Sprinkler
systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13D.
4. Sprinkler
systems designed in accordance with NFPA 13R.
G. Chapter
9, Section 903.4.2 of the California Fire Code, as adopted by the
city, is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.4.2 Alarms. One exterior approved audible alarm
and visual strobe device, located on the exterior of the building
in an approved location, shall be connected to each automatic sprinkler
system. Such sprinkler water-flow alarm devices shall be activated
by water flow equivalent to the flow of a single sprinkler of the
smallest orifice size installed in the system. Where a fire alarm
system is installed, actuation of the automatic sprinkler system shall
actuate the building fire alarm system. Visible alarm notification
appliances shall not be required except when required by Section 907.
A single approved audible alarm and visual strobe device shall be
provided in the interior of the building in a normally occupied location
within each space, unless otherwise required by the California Fire
Code.
H. Chapter
9, Section 907.6.6 of the California Fire Code, as adopted by the
city, is hereby amended to read as follows:
907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required
by this chapter or by the
California Building Code shall be monitored
by a Central Station Service (UUFX) that is listed in the current
edition of the UL Online Certifications Directory unless otherwise
required by the California Fire Code.
Exceptions: Monitoring by a supervised station
is not required for:
1. Single
and multi-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.
2. Smoke
detectors in Group I-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance
with Section 907.2.6.3.
3. Automatic
sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.
I. Combination
Alarm Systems. Combination fire and burglar alarm systems are not
permitted. Exception: Group R-3 and R-3.1.
J. Fire-Extinguishing
Equipment. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems for the protection
of grease removal devices, hoods, duct systems and cooking equipment
shall be monitored in accordance with Section 907.6.6.
K. Fire
Alarm Control Panel. Buildings requiring a fire alarm system shall
be equipped with a single fire alarm control panel unless approved
by the Fire Code Official.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
A. Chapter
33, Section 3311.1 of the California Fire Code, as adopted by the
city, is hereby amended to read as follows:
3311.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access
for firefighting shall be provided to all construction or demolition
sites. Vehicle access shall be provided to within 100 feet (30,480
mm) of temporary or permanent fire department connections. Vehicle
access shall be provided with an AC pavement or equivalent surface
capable of supporting vehicle loading so as to provide all weather
driving capabilities. Said fire access road shall be constructed prior
to the presence of on site combustible products and shall be maintained
throughout the construction process.
B. Premises
Identification. Buildings under construction shall have approved address
numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed
at the entry point of each fire access road.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
A. Chapter
56, Section 5608.1 of the California Fire Code, as adopted by the
city, is hereby amended to read as follows:
5608.1 General. Outdoor fireworks displays, use of pyrotechnics before a proximate audience and pyrotechnic special effects in theatrical and group entertainment productions shall comply with
California Code of Regulations, Title
19, Division 1, Chapter 6-Fireworks, and this chapter.
B. Prohibited
Fireworks. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person
shall possess, manufacture, sell, use, display or explode any dangerous
fireworks including, but not limited to, any rocket, firecracker,
roman candle, squib, torpedo, wire core sparkler, wooden core sparkler,
black cartridge, aerial shell or other combustible device or explosive
substance or any kind of fireworks, by whatsoever name known, or any
altered safe and sane fireworks within the city.
C. Public
Displays. Public displays of fireworks may be given under permit issued
by the fire code official consistent with state law where such displays
will take place under the direction and supervision of a state of
California licensed pyrotechnic operator.
D. Public
Notice. Applicants for a fireworks public display permit shall provide
notice to the surrounding community prior to the public display in
accordance with standards approved by the fire code official.
E. Safe
and Sane Fireworks. It shall not be unlawful to possess, use, display
or discharge, within the city, those fireworks that are defined and
classified as safe and sane fireworks authorized and labeled by the
California State Fire Marshal during the period from noon on the 28th
of June through midnight on the 4th of July of the same calendar year.
Any person in violation of this section with amounts up to but not
exceeding 25 pounds shall be cited for an infraction.
F. Sale
of Safe and Sane Fireworks. The sale of safe and sane fireworks authorized
and labeled by the California State Fire Marshal, within the city,
shall be permitted only between noon and 10:00 p.m. on the 28th of
June of each year and 9:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. on June 29th through
the 4th of July of the same calendar year.
Exception: No person shall sell or offer to sell or expose for
sale any safe and sane fireworks to any person under the age of 18
years.
G. Permits.
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to sell safe and
sane fireworks within the city without having first applied for and
received a city permit therefor, in addition to the required state
license.
H. Permit
Requirements. The following are requirements for an application for
a permit to sell safe and sane fireworks in the city:
1. No
permit to sell safe and sane fireworks shall be issued to any person
or business entity except nonprofit organizations.
a. "Nonprofit organization" means: (i) any nonprofit association,
charity or corporation organized pursuant to the Internal Revenue
Code or California
Revenue and Taxation Code; or (ii) a group which
is an integral part of a recognized national organization having such
tax-exempt status; or (iii) an organization officially affiliated
with and officially recognized by: (A) an elementary school, middle
school, and/or high school and/or school district that serves, in
whole or in part, the residents of the city, or (B) a public and/or
private community college, college and/or university which is located
within the boundaries of the city.
2. Any
nonprofit organization that is qualified to sell safe and sane fireworks
must meet all of the following criteria for a continuous period of
not less than one full year preceding submittal of an application
for a permit to sell fireworks required by this chapter and which
continues to meet the criteria for the duration of any permit to sell
fireworks issued by the city.
a. The organization must have its principal and permanent meeting place
within the city.
b. The organization must have a demonstrated benefit or provide a service
to the citizens of Roseville.
c. The organization must have a minimum bona fide membership of at least
20 members who either reside in the city or are owners or operators
of a business or other establishment located in the city or attest
that the otherwise qualified organization will have a minimum of 20
volunteers to staff a fireworks booth. The organization shall provide
documentation demonstrating the minimum bona fide membership to the
satisfaction of the fire chief.
d. The organization must not have been found by any court of competent
jurisdiction or city administrative hearing officer to be in violation
of any civil or criminal local, state or federal law within 24 calendar
months prior to the organization's submittal of an application
for a permit to sell fireworks.
e. All applications for permits shall be accompanied by a California
State Board of Equalization temporary sales tax permit.
f. All applications for permits shall be in writing to the fire department
on forms supplied by the city.
g. Applications must be filed 30 days prior to the actual sale or display.
h. Applications shall set forth the proposed location of the fireworks
stand.
i. Applications shall be accompanied by a certificate of insurance in
a form approved by the city attorney showing public liability insurance
coverage in a minimum amount of $1,000,000.00.
j. All applications for permits shall be accompanied by a retail sales
permit issued by the California State Fire Marshal.
k. Applicants shall furnish such other data or information as may be
required relating to the issuance of such fireworks permits.
l. Applications shall identify the name, organizational form, address
of the principal meeting place, number of members, the purpose of
the organization or corporation and the date it came into existence
within the city. Only those organizations that are located within
the city limits will be allowed to sell fireworks. Each organization,
and its affiliated groups, will be limited to no more than one booth.
m. Every application shall designate one or more individuals as the
fireworks stand safety officer. That individual shall be required
to attend a fireworks stand operators safety seminar and orientation
session conducted or approved by the city's fire department
prior to issuance of the permit. The fireworks stand safety officer(s)
must attend the seminar each year regardless of whether or not they
have previously attended such a seminar in the past.
n. Each application shall be accompanied by the applicable permit fee.
Such fee shall be nonrefundable. The fee shall be used to defray the
expense of administering the provisions of this section and to provide
safety and informational material and programming relative to fireworks.
I. Permit
Revocation. The fire chief may suspend or revoke any permit upon proof
that the permitted organization or corporation, or any of its members,
has violated any of the provisions of this section relating to fireworks.
If the fire chief determines that the suspension occurred too late
in the limited sales period to have the necessary deterrent effect,
he or she may disqualify the permitted person or organization from
obtaining a permit for a period of up to two additional years. Such
additional disqualifications may be appealed to the city manager in
writing within 15 calendar days of the action.
J. Number
of Permits Issued. Except as otherwise provided, not more than 15
permits for fireworks shall be issued during any one calendar year.
In the event more than 15 applications for permits are received, priorities
for issuing of permits shall be determined by the fire chief as follows:
1. First
priority shall be to those applicants who received a permit in the
prior calendar year and actually operated a fireworks stand. Provided,
however, that such priority shall expire after five consecutive years,
and that nothing herein shall be construed so as to permit more than
one fireworks stand per organization.
2. Second
priority shall be to those otherwise qualified organizations.
3. In
the event that the number of applicants within a given class of priority
exceeds the number of permits remaining to be granted, then the selection
of permittees shall be by lot. Such lottery shall be conducted in
public by the fire chief who shall notify all applicants at least
five days in advance of the date and time of the lottery.
K. Temporary
Fireworks Stands. Retail sales of safe and sane fireworks are permitted
only from within a temporary fireworks stand and subject to the following
provisions:
1. No
person other than the permitted organization shall operate the fireworks
stand for which the permit is issued or share or otherwise participate
in the profits of the operation of such stand.
2. No
person other than the individuals who are members of the permitted
organization shall sell or otherwise participate in the sale of safe
and sane fireworks.
3. Each
fireworks stand shall have a responsible adult in attendance and in
charge of the stand at all times while it is being used for the display
or storage of safe and sane fireworks.
4. Each
fireworks stand shall have a fireworks stand safety officer in attendance
and in charge at all times while it is being used for the sale or
the offering for sale of safe and sane fireworks.
5. All
safe and sane fireworks shall be retained or stored at the approved
location of the fireworks stand, and in no event shall fireworks,
other than those which have been sold, be removed from the approved
fireworks stand location to any other place within the city.
6. There
shall be no drinking or possession of alcoholic beverages in or about
the fireworks stand or storage site at any time.
7. Fireworks
stands may only be located on property zoned C-C, G-C, M-1, or M-2.
8. No
fireworks stand shall be located within 25 feet of any other building
or within 50 feet of any gasoline station, fuel pump, storage tank,
generator or bulk plant.
9. Fireworks
stands shall be located at least 100 feet apart from any other fireworks
stand.
10. Fireworks stands shall comply with the provisions of the Building
Code as determined by and at the discretion of the building official.
All stands shall be erected under the supervision of the building
official. The building official shall require that stands be constructed
in a manner which will reasonably insure safety of attendants and
patrons.
11. Temporary electrical wiring within the fireworks stand shall be prohibited.
12. Electrically powered equipment shall be located at least 10 feet
from the fireworks stand.
13. Each stand shall have at least two approved exits located at opposite
ends of the stand.
14. Any relocation of a fireworks stand shall be subject to prior approval
of the fire chief.
15. Each fireworks stand shall be provided with two two-and-one-half-gallon
"water-type" fire extinguishers approved by the fire chief,
in good working order and easily accessible for use in case of fire.
Such fire extinguishers shall be kept at or immediately near the fireworks
stand.
16. All weeds and combustible materials shall be cleared from the location
of the fireworks stand, to a distance of at least 30 feet.
17. When the fireworks stand is not being used for the sale and/or display
of fireworks, all fireworks shall be stored in a manner consistent
with one of the following:
a. Within a reinforced, heavy metal, fully-enclosed container, walk-in
type drop box, or its equivalent, as approved by the fire code official;
or
b. Returned daily to the licensed fireworks wholesaler for storage at
an approved location.
L. Igniting
Fireworks Near Stand. It is unlawful to discharge or ignite fireworks
of any type within 25 feet of a fireworks stand.
M. Removal
of Fireworks Stand. Fireworks stands shall be removed from the temporary
locations by noon on the 6th day of July, and all accompanying litter
shall be cleared from the locations by that time.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
A. Appendix
B, Section B105.1 of the California Fire Code, as adopted by the city,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4
buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration
requirements for one- and two-family dwellings, Group R-3 and R-4
buildings and town-houses shall be as specified in Tables Bl05.l(l)
and Bl05.1(2). The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500
gallons per minute (5,678 L/min) for the prescribed duration.
B. Appendix
B, Section B105.2 of the California Fire Code, as adopted by the city,
is hereby amended to read as follows:
B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings,
Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses. The minimum fire-flow
and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings,
Group R-3 and R-4 buildings and townhouses shall be as specified in
Table B105.2 and B105.1(2). The resulting fire-flow shall be at least
50% of the value in Table Bl05.1(2) and not be less than 1,500 gallons
per minute (5,678 L/min) for the prescribed duration.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)
The city council hereby declares that should any section, paragraph,
sentence, or word of this chapter or of this code hereby adopted be
declared for any reason to be invalid, it is the intent of the council
that it would have passed all other portions of this chapter independent
of the elimination therefrom of any such portion as may be declared
invalid.
(Ord. 6156 § 8, 2019.; Ord. 6594 § 3, 2022)