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For statutory provisions, see California Government Code 38600 et seq. For provisions regarding the fire department see Chapter 4.08 PGMC.
Repealed by Ord. 25-019.
(Ord. 99-19 § 2 (Exh. A), 1999; Ord. 08-007 §§ 3, 4, 2008; Ord. 09-005 § 24, 2009; Ord. 10-029 § 4, 2010; Ord. 13-019 § 3, 2013; Ord. 22-019 § 2, 2022)
(a) 
The Uniform Fire Code shall be enforced by the bureau of fire prevention which is established and shall be operated under the supervision of the chief of the fire department.
(b) 
The chief in charge of the bureau of fire prevention shall be appointed by the city manager on the basis of examination to determine his qualifications.
(c) 
The chief of the fire department may detail such members of the fire department as inspectors as shall from time to time be necessary. The chief of the fire department shall recommend to the city manager the employment of technical inspectors, who, when such authorization is made, shall be selected through an examination to determine their fitness for the position. The examination shall be open to members of the fire department, and appointments made after examination shall be for an indefinite term with removal only for cause.
(Ord. 99-19 § 2 (Exh. A), 1999)
(a) 
Except as excepted, the limits referred to in Articles 77, 79, 80, and 82 of the Uniform Fire Code, in which the storage of explosives and blasting agents, flammable or combustible liquids, and storage of liquefied petroleum gas, is prohibited, are established as the city limits, as all such storage is prohibited within the city.
Exceptions:
(1) 
Crankcase oil may be stored in aboveground tanks having a capacity of 500 gallons or less at commercial automotive repair garages, service stations and other repair facilities for motor vehicles. Such tanks shall be subject to the approval of the fire chief.
(2) 
Aboveground tanks having a capacity of 1,000 gallons or less may be maintained for the disposal of Class I, II, or III flammable liquids in the city corporation yard and in other city facilities. Such tanks shall be subject to the approval of the fire chief.
(3) 
Portable liquefied petroleum gas tanks with a capacity of 10 gallons or less.
(Ord. 99-19 § 2 (Exh. A), 1999; Ord. 99-26, 1999)
The city manager, the chief of the fire department and the chief of the fire prevention bureau shall act as a committee to determine and specify, after giving affected persons an opportunity to be heard, any new materials, processes or occupancies, which shall require permits, in addition to those now enumerated in the code. The chief of the fire prevention bureau shall post such list in a conspicuous place in his office, and distribute copies to interested persons.
(Ord. 99-19 § 2 (Exh. A), 1999)
Repealed by Ord. 22-019.
(Ord. 99-19 § 2 (Exh. A), 1999; Ord. 08-006 § 74, 2008; Ord. 09-005 § 25, 2009)
Fees for services provided under the terms of this chapter shall be as established by resolution of the council.
(Ord. 99-19 § 2 (Exh. A), 1999)
This section shall be known as the fire hazard severity zone (FHSZ) regulations and is adopted pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Sections 51175 through 51189. The area described as the FHSZ has been recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The city of Pacific Grove FHSZ is designated on a map titled "Pacific Grove VHFHSZ" dated March 10, 2025, and retained on file at the city of Pacific Grove and which shall also be retained on file at the office of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Whenever a more restrictive standard is set forth on any of the city's codes or state law, the more restrictive standard shall apply in all cases.
(Ord. 25-013 § 2, 2025)