For the purpose of prescribing regulations governing the conditions hazardous to life and property from fire or explosion, that certain code known as the 2022 California Fire Code, published by the State of California, being particularly the 2022 edition thereof and the whole thereof, save and except such portions as are deleted, modified, or amended in this chapter, a copy of which Fire Code is on file in the office of the City Clerk, and the same are adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length in this chapter, and from the date on which the ordinance codified in this chapter shall take effect, the provisions thereof shall be controlling within the limits of the City.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Whenever the following words or phrases are used within the Fire Code, they shall have the following meanings:
"Corporation Council"
means the City Attorney of the City of Sand City.
"Fire Chief"
means the Fire Chief of the Fire Department contracted with the City of Sand City for Fire Protection Services.
"Fire Department"
means the Fire Department contracted with the City of Sand City for Fire Protection Services.
"Municipality"
means the City of Sand City.
"Fire Code"
means the Fire Code referred to in Section 15.08.010.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
The amendments set forth in the following sections in this chapter are amendments to the California Fire Code. Whenever any of the amendments to the Fire Code referred to in Section 15.08.010, and which are set forth in the remaining sections of this chapter, conflict with the California Fire Code, the amendments set forth in the remaining sections of this chapter shall control.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section (A) 101.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
(A) 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of Sand City hereinafter referred to as "this code."
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 102.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
102.1 Construction and design provisions. The construction and design provisions of this Code shall apply to:
1. Structures, facilities and conditions arising after the adoption of this Code.
2. Existing structures, facilities and conditions not legally in existence at the time of adoption of this Code.
3. Existing structures, facilities and conditions when identified in specific Sections of this Code.
4. Existing structures, facilities and conditions, which, in the opinion of the Fire Code Official, constitute a distinct hazard to life and property.
5. Existing Structures Alterations, Additions and Repairs.
a. All new work performed in alterations and/or repairs to existing structures shall comply with the current provisions of this Chapter.
b. When alterations and/or repairs result in the removal, alteration, modification, replacement and/or repair of fifty percent (50%) or greater of the linear length of walls of the building (exterior plus interior) independently or in combination thereof, within a five-year period, the entire building shall be made to conform to the current provisions of this Chapter. To qualify as an alteration or repair under this section, the wall must be physically added, removed, replaced or relocated; removal of wall covering does not constitute an alteration or repair.
c. Calculations of linear wall measurements shall be shown on all plans submitted for building permits, on the cover page in the project description of said plans.
d. The determination under this section of the requirement for upgrading any existing structure to full conformance with current provisions of this Chapter shall be at the sole discretion of the Fire Code Official.
(Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 202 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
202 Definitions
ALL WEATHER SURFACE. A road surface constructed to the minimum standards approved by the jurisdiction.
BRIDGE. A structure to carry a roadway over a depression or obstacle.
IDLE PALLET. A pallet or similar product storage and/or lifting device not currently in use and empty of product.
(Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 307 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning: Open burning shall be prohibited including outdoor rubbish fires and bonfires, unless: 1) the fire is confined to an approved container as defined by the Uniform Mechanical Code and authorized by the Monterey Bay Air Pollution Control District; 2) the open fire is for the explicit purpose of preparation of food, such as in the case of a luau, barbecue, and the like; or 3) a special condition or circumstance exists and written authorization is granted by the Fire Chief.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 505.1 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
505.1 Address Identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with an approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible at all times from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be not less than 4" high with a minimum width stroke of one-half inch for single family dwellings and duplexes. For all other occupancies each character shall be not less than a minimum of 4" high with a minimum stroke of one-half inch unless otherwise required by the Fire Code Official.
(Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 605.3.1 is added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
605.3.1 Spark Arrestors: An approved spark arrestor shall be installed on all chimneys, incinerators, smokestacks or similar devices where the burning of solid fuel conveys smoke, embers and hot gases to the outer air.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 901.1.1 is added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
901.1.1 Responsibility: The owner of the protected premises shall be responsible for all fire protection systems within the protected premises, whether existing or installed under this code.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required: Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in all new buildings and structures constructed, moved into or relocated within the jurisdiction.
Exceptions:
(1) 
Structures not classified as Group R occupancies and not more than 500 square feet in total floor area.
(2) 
Detached Group U occupancies (private garages, carports, sheds, and agriculture buildings).
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
The following sections of the California Fire Code are amended by changing the requirements to 500 square feet for fire sprinkler installation, as follows (the complete text of the code section is not provided):
903.2.1.1 Group A-1. Change 12,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. Change 5,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
903.2.1.3 Group A-3. Change 12,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
903.2.1.4 Group A-4. Change 12,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
903.2.1.5 Group A-5. Change 1,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
903.2.3 Group E. Change 12,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
903.2.4 Group F-1. Change 12,000 square feet to 500 square feet. Change 2,500 square feet for woodworking operations to 500 square feet.
903.2.7-1 Group M. Change 12,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
903.2.7-3 Group M. Change 24,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
903.2.9 Group S-1. Change 12,000 square feet to 500 square feet.
903.2.9.1 Repair Garages. Change 10,000 square feet (2 story buildings) and 12,000 square feet (1 story buildings) to 500 square feet.
903.2.9.2 Bulk storage of tires. Change 20,000 cubic feet to 500 square feet.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 903.2.8 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
903.2.8 Group R: An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided in all buildings with a Group R fire area, including, but not limited to, one- and two-family dwellings, town homes, and manufactured homes and mobile homes located outside of licensed mobile home parks hereafter constructed, moved into or relocated within the jurisdiction, including all additions to buildings already equipped with automatic fire sprinkler systems.
(Exceptions remain per 2025 California Fire Code)
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 903.2.22 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
903.2.22 Change of use. Automatic fire sprinklers shall be installed when the occupancy changes from a single occupancy to a mixed-use occupancy which would require the installation of an occupancy separation, or when the occupancy changes from any type of occupancy to an Assembly use occupancy.
(Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 904.14.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
904.14.2 System interconnection. The actuation of the fire extinguishing system shall automatically shut down power to the makeup air appliance and all fuel and electrical power located under the hood, except for the electrical power to the exhaust air supply. The fuel and electrical supply reset shall be manual.
(Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 907.6.6.2 is added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
907.6.6.2 Zone Transmittal: Where required by the fire code official, fire alarm signals shall be transmitted by zone to the supervising station and retransmitted by zone to the public fire service communications center.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 907.7.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
907.7.2 Completion Documents: The following documentation shall be provided at the time of acceptance testing for all fire alarm system installations:
1. 
A record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72.
2. 
A record of inspection and testing in accordance with NFPA 72.
3. 
A contractor's statement verifying that the system has been installed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and has been 100% tested in accordance with NFPA 72.
4. 
A contractor's affidavit of personnel qualifications, indicating that all personnel involved with the installation of the fire alarm system meet the qualification requirements of the fire code official.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 is added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
Section 5704.2.9.6.1 Outdoor Storage of Containers and Portable Tanks. Storage of Class I and Class II liquids in above ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited within the limits established by law as the limits of districts in which such storage is prohibited except as permitted by the Zoning Ordinance.
Exceptions:
1. 
For marine fueling operations, a maximum of 2,000 gallons of diesel fuel may be stored and dispensed from an above ground tank as approved by the Fire Chief.
2. 
Storage tanks of 500-gallon maximum capacity may be used only in conjunction with emergency generators as approved by the Fire Chief.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)
Section 6104.2 of the California Fire Code is amended to read as follows:
6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. For the protection of heavily populated or congested areas, storage of liquefied petroleum gas shall not exceed an aggregate capacity in any one mercantile occupancy of 200 gallons (757 L) or 40 5-gallon LPG tanks within the jurisdiction unless approved by the Fire Code Official.
Exception: In all other occupancy classifications, the capacity limit shall not exceed 10 5-gallon LPG containers or as determined by the Fire Code Official.
(Ord. 22-04 §5; Ord. 25-07, 12/16/2025)