Editor's note—Chapter 3, Electrical Code, consisting of Sections 9-3.01 through 9-3.04, 9-3.07 and 9-3.08, added by Ord. No. 292, as amended by Ord. No. 426, repealed by Ord. No. 460, effective October 12, 1972; Sections 9-3.05 and 9-4.06, added by Ord. No. 292, repealed by Ord. No. 426.
The entire incorporated area of the City shall be a fire district
known as Fire Zone 3 as defined in the Uniform Building Code. In addition,
certain areas of the City may from time to time be designated as Fire
Zone 4 by the Ventura County Fire Protection District, with the additional
requirements set forth in this chapter.
(Part I, Ord. 458, eff. September 21, 1972)
Fire Zone 4 is defined as any area of noncultivated brush-covered
hillside, so designated by the Ventura County Fire Protection District.
(Part I, Ord. 458, eff. September 21, 1972)
The requirements in Fire Zone 4 for the fire-resistive protection
of exterior walls and openings, as determined by their location on
property, shall be the same as required for Fire Zone 3. In addition,
the following special requirements shall be imposed:
(a)
Roof coverings. Roof coverings shall be of "fire-retardant"
roofing, as specified in subsection (e) of Section 3203 of the Uniform
Building Code, or of materials and methods approved by the Building
Official.
(b)
Horizontal protection. Portions of the structure which have
combustible construction elements in the horizontal plan shall be
protected as required for one-hour fire-resistive construction, but
such protection need be installed only on the exposed side. The following
are examples of such horizontal elements:
(c)
Opening protection. Openings from outside the building into
attics or underfloor spaces shall be covered with solid noncombustible
materials or be screened with corrosion-resistant wire mesh not in
excess of one-fourth inch.
(Part I, Ord. 458, eff. September 21, 1972)
