Chapter 15.04 CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS

Note: Ord. 1700(22) was repealed by Ord. 1739(25), 12/16/2025.

§ 15.04.010 Amendments—California Building Code.

The California Building Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

Delete Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K, L, M, N, O and P.

Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Lompoc Building Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

Amend Section 101.4 to read as follows:

101.4 Referenced codes. The other codes specified in Sections 101.4.1 through 101.4.8 and referenced elsewhere in this code shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the prescribed extent of each such reference.

Add Section 101.4.9 Section 101.4 to read as follows:

101.4.9 Electrical. The provisions of the California Electrical Code shall apply to the installation of electrical systems, including alterations, repairs, and replacement of electrical equipment, appliances, fixtures, fittings and appurtenances thereto.

Amend 103.1 to read as follows:

103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building and Safety Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of provisions of this code.

Add Subsection 104.6.1 to the Section 104.6 to read as follows:

104.6.1 Citations. The building official, or duly authorized agent, is granted the authority as provided in Section 836.5(a) of the California Penal Code to issue citations for violations of this code.

Amend Section 105.2, Work exempt from permit. Building exemptions 1, 2 and 4 only, to read as follows:

105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building:


1.	One-story detached residential accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided that the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11 m²). It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by the Wildland-Urban Interface Code, despite being exempt from permit.
2.	Fences not over 7 feet (2134 mm) high, excluding masonry and concrete and not enclosing or obstructing in any way the means of egress.
4.	Retaining walls and non-retaining walls, including masonry and concrete free- standing walls, that are not over 4 feet (1219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or IIIA liquids.

Amend Section 105.3.2 to read as follows:

105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 365 days after the date of filing, unless a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. If the application is accepted less than 180 days before the effective date of the next edition of the triennial California Building Standards Code, the application will expire 180 days after the effective date of the next edition of the triennial California Building Standards Code. An extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. No extension of time granted by the building official shall extend the application for more than 180 days beyond the effective date of the next edition of the triennial California Building Standards Code. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

Add Section 109.2.1 to Section 109.2 to read as follows:

109.2.1 Plan review fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 107.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing body.

The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 109.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.

Where submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or where the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 107.3.4.1, an additional plan review fee may be charged at a rate established by the applicable governing authority.

Add Sections 109.4.1 and 109.4.2 to Section 109.4 to read as follows:

109.4.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

109.4.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

Delete the exception to Section 110.3.6.

Amend Section 502.1 and add Section 502.1.1 to read as follows:

502.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible 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 inches (102 mm) high for single family residential buildings and 8 inches (203.2 mm) for R-1, R-2 and non-residential buildings, with a minimum stroke of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm), unless otherwise required to be greater in height or of reflective material as determined by the fire code official during the jurisdiction's development review process for a specific project. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

502.1.1 Directories. When required by the fire code official, complexes with multiple buildings may be required to provide directories, premises maps and directional signs. The scale, design and location of directory signs shall be approved by the fire code official and may be required to be illuminated.

Amend Section 903.2.8.1 to read as follows:

903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3, including Section 903.3.1.3 for Group R-3, shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area including all Manufactured, Modular or Mobile single family or Multifamily Homes or sleeping units.

Delete the exception to Section 903.2.10, Item 2.

Add Section 903.2.11.7 to read as follows:

903.2.11.7 Commercial Cannabis activity including manufacturing, farming, processing, distribution or sale. Each cannabis business that includes commercial cannabis activity, as defined by the State of California Business and Professions Code Division 10 and/or the Lompoc Municipal Code shall provide automatic fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13 and the California Fire Code.

Exception:

Retail sales and/or delivery services and incidental storage under 5,000 sq. ft. may request a waiver of automatic sprinkler installation from the Fire Marshal.

Add Section 903.2.22 to Section 903.2 to read as follows:

903.2.22 Fire Sprinklers Required. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided as listed below.

New Construction—For Non-Residential Occupancies. Unless otherwise required in other provisions of this code or State Regulations at a smaller floor area, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in all buildings which have a total building area exceeding 5,000 square feet.

Additions and/or modifications to Existing Buildings—For Non-Residential Buildings. Unless otherwise required in other provisions of this code or State Regulations, when the total building area of the building including the addition(s) is in excess of 5,000 square feet, the entire building (existing and the addition) shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system. Modifications that require addition of an automatic sprinkler system shall include removal, combining or rearrangement of demising or tenant space walls to create a single occupancy or tenant space of 5,000 square feet or greater or changes in occupancy or use when the change of occupancy or use results in a requirement for an automatic sprinkler system as specified in Section 903, including, but not limited to, increased occupant load, multiple fire areas, use of hazardous materials and other increased hazards. Any existing structure that includes a basement used for other than mechanical equipment placement and servicing shall have the floor area of the basement included in the total building square footage for determination of the 5,000 square foot floor area threshold for provision of fire sprinklers. In the event a building or any portion of the building is proposed to be divided into fire areas so as not to exceed the limits of this section, such fire areas shall be constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Lompoc Building Code.

Additions and/or modifications to Existing Buildings—For Group R Division 3 Residential Buildings. Existing Group R, Division 3 buildings to which additions, alterations, modifications or repairs are made that involve the removal, alteration or replacement to 50 percent or greater of the linear length of walls of the building (exterior plus interior) within a two-year period shall meet the requirements of new construction of this code for purpose of fire sprinkler installation requirements. Alteration also includes the infill of existing openings and the creation of new or expansion of existing openings.

Add Section 903.2.23 to Section 903.2 to read as follows:

903.2.23 Speculative building defined. Any 'F', 'M', or 'S' occupancy required by this code to be equipped with automatic fire sprinklers in which the tenant is not identified at the time of application for a building permit shall be considered a speculative building.

903.2.23.1 Speculative building, sprinkler system design. Automatic fire sprinkler systems in speculative buildings as defined in Section 903.2.23 with an interior clear height of 12 feet or less shall have a minimum design of 0.20 gallons per minute over a 2,500 square foot design area (D.20/2,500).

903.2.23.2 Speculative building, sprinkler system design. Automatic fire sprinkler systems in speculative buildings as defined in Section 903.2.23 with an interior clear height of more than 12 feet shall be designed as set forth in Section 3206.2.2 of this code (high-piled storage).

Add Section 903.3.11 to Section 903.3 to read as follows:

903.3.11 Exterior locations. Automatic fire sprinklers installed at exterior locations shall be approved corrosion-resistant devices.

Add Section 904.16 to Section 904 to read as follows:

904.16 Wood or wood product fueled cooking. All commercial-type cooking equipment using wood or wood products as fuel shall be protected by an automatic sprinkler system within the hood and the duct work. The water supply may be provided from the building's fire sprinkler system, or the domestic water supply. The minimum water flow calculation shall be 20 gallons per minute (76 lpm) at 7 psi (0.5 bar) for each head. There shall be a separate control valve for the fire sprinkler system protecting the commercial-type cooking equipment.

Amend Section 906.8 to read as follows:

906.8 Cabinets. Cabinets used to house portable fire extinguishers shall not be locked. Cabinets shall be labeled "FIRE EXTINGUISHER" and have all letters capitalized with a minimum height of 1 inch (25.4 mm) reflective white on red background as required by the Fire Code Official.

Exceptions:

Where portable fire extinguishers subject to malicious use or damage are provided with a means of ready access.

In Group I-3 occupancies and in mental health areas in Group I-2 occupancies, access to portable fire extinguishers shall be permitted to be locked or to be located in staff locations provided the staff has keys.

In new construction, fire extinguishers shall be located within recessed or semi recessed cabinets. In existing occupancies, fire extinguishers shall be located within recessed or semi-recessed cabinets when required by the Fire Code Official. All fire extinguishers in cabinets shall be mounted so that their tops are no more than 48 inches (1,219 mm) above the floor with the brackets or hangers included with the fire extinguishers.

Amend Section 907.3.1 in Section 907.3 to read as follows:

907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature, and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is installed. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. The reset switch for the duct detectors shall be in an accessible location acceptable to the Fire Marshal.

Exception: In occupancies not required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, actuation of a smoke detector shall activate a visible and an audible signal in an approved location. Smoke detector trouble conditions shall activate a visible or audible signal in an approved location and shall be identified as air duct detector trouble.

Amend Section 907.6.6 in Section 907.6 to read as follows:

907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Fire Code shall be monitored by an approved central station service listed by Underwriters Laboratory for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72 and this section. The central station shall contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on notification of an alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises.

Exception: Monitoring by a central station is not required for:

Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.

Group I-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section 907.2.6.3.

Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.

Amend Section 912.2.1 in Section 912.2 to read as follows:

912.2.1 Visible location. Fire department connections shall be located on the front access side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the fire chief or his/her designee. The location of fire department connections shall be approved and installed as follows:

Within 40 feet from an approved roadway or driveway and arranged so that hose lines can be readily attached to the inlets without interference from any nearby objects including buildings, fences, posts, plantings, or other fire department connections or otherwise approved by the fire chief or his/her designee.

Within 50 feet from an approved hydrant.

Inlet height shall not be less than 18 inches or more than 48 inches above grade.

Guard posts or other approved means shall be required to protect fire department inlet connections from vehicular damage.

Add Section 1506.4 in Section 1506 to read as follows:

1506.4 Wood shake and shingle roof covering limitations. Wood shake or shingle roof coverings shall not be installed on any building. A roof covering shall not be applied over existing wood shakes or shingles.

Exception: A wood shake or wood shingle system listed as a Class A-rated roof covering complying with Section 1505.2 of this code.

Amend Section 3201.1 to read as follows:

3201.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter and Chapter 12.12 of the Municipal Code shall govern encroachment of structures into the public right-of-way.

Amend Section 3201.3 to read as follows:

3201.3 Other laws. The provisions of this chapter shall not be construed to permit violation of other laws or ordinances regulating the use and occupancy of public property. The projection of any structure or portion thereof into a right-of-way shall be subject to an encroachment permit issued by the City of Lompoc, State of California, or other agency having jurisdiction over the public right-of-way.

AA.

Amend Section 3201.4 to read as follows:

3201.4 Drainage. Drainage water collected from a roof, awning, canopy or marquee, and condensate from mechanical equipment shall not flow over a public walking surface unless specifically approved by the City Engineer.

BB.

Amend Section 3202.2 to read as follows and delete Sections 3202.2.1, 3202.2.2 and 3202.2.3:

3202.2 Encroachments above grade and below 8 feet in height. Encroachments into the public right-of-way above grade and below 8 feet (2,438 mm) in height shall be prohibited. Doors, windows, and stairs shall not open or project into the public right-of-way.

CC.

Amend Section 3202.3.1 in Section 3202.3 to read as follows:

3202.3.1 Awnings, canopies, marquees, roof overhangs, roof projections, and signs. Awnings, canopies, marquees, roof overhangs, roof projections, and signs shall be constructed so as to support applicable loads as specified in Chapter 16. Roof overhangs or projections shall not be used for human occupancy. Awnings, canopies, marquees, roof overhangs, roof projections and signs with less than 15 feet (4,572 mm) clearance above the sidewalk shall not extend into or occupy more than two-thirds the width of the sidewalk measured from the building to the face of curb. Stanchions or columns that support awnings, canopies, marquees, and signs shall not be located on the public right-of-way.

DD.

Amend Section 3202.3.2 and add exception to read as follows:

3202.3.2 Windows, balconies, architectural features, and mechanical equipment. Where the vertical clearance above grade to projecting windows, architectural features or mechanical equipment is more than 8 feet (2,438 mm), 1 inch (25 mm) of encroachment is permitted for each additional 1 inch of clearance above 8 feet (2,438 mm), but the maximum encroachment shall be 4 feet (11,219 mm).

Exception: For windows and architectural features projecting over a public sidewalk, the minimum vertical clearance may be 8 feet (2,438 mm) for the maximum encroachment length of 4 feet (11,219 mm) and the maximum projection shall be not less than 2 feet (610 mm) from the face of curb.

EE.

Add Appendix Sections J101.3 and J101.4 in Section J101 to read as follows:

J101.3 Hillsides. The term hillside area is defined as all properties with slopes of 10 percent or more. No grading shall commence on slopes greater than 30 percent, including but not limited to access roads and driveways unless approved by the Planning Commission or the City Council. The hillside development regulations of the city zoning ordinance and General Plan/Local Coastal Plan Policy CO-10 shall apply in addition to the standards and procedures set forth in this code for all properties in this category.

J101.4 Approval for building construction. Prior to commencement of any building construction, pursuant to a building permit for the graded site, a benchmark shall be provided to verify that the building site is graded in conformance with the approved grading plan. No building construction shall be started until the building official or city engineer has verified that the rough grading conforms to the approved plan, including any interim or permanent erosion control measures deemed necessary.

FF.

Amend Appendix Section J103.2 and add Appendix Sections J103.3 and J103.4 to read as follows:

J103.2 Exempted work. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:

Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.

Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.

Cemetery graves.

Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.

Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.

Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing, or stockpiling of rock, sand, gravel, aggregate, or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in, soil on adjoining properties.

Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.

An excavation which does not exceed fifty cubic yards and: (1) is less than 2 feet (610 mm) in depth; or (2) does not create a cut slope greater than 5 feet (1,524 mm) in height and steeper than 1 unit vertical to 2 units horizontal.

A fill less than 1 foot (305 mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical to 5 units horizontal, not intended to support structures, on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.

10.

A fill less than 3 foot (38.3 mm) in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical to 5 units horizontal, not intended to support structures, that does not exceed 50 cubic yards (38.3 m³) on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course.

Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.

J103.3 Early grading. A grading permit shall not be issued prior to issuance of a building permit for the project unless:

1.	Approval of a tentative subdivision or tract map, use permit, planning permit or similar authorization has been granted; and
2.	Related street and utility grades have been established and approved; and
3.	A surety bond in accordance with Section J103.4 is deposited to guarantee restoration of the site to a natural or other condition acceptable to the building official should the project not proceed to completion.

J103.4 Bonds. The building official may require bonds in such form and amounts as may be deemed necessary to ensure that the work, if not completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, will be corrected to eliminate hazardous conditions or restore a graded site to the original condition. In lieu of a surety bond, the applicant may file a cash bond or instrument of credit with the building official in an amount equal to that which would be required in the surety bond.

The city engineer may require that bonds be posted to recover the full costs of any damage to public right-of-way which may occur because of the peculiar nature or large scope of the project, such as transportation of fill or heavy equipment on local streets not designed to accommodate the traffic.

GG.

Amend Appendix Section J104.2 in Section J104 to read as follows:

J104.2 Site plan requirements. In addition to the provisions of Section 107, a grading plan shall show the existing grade and finished grade in contour intervals of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work and show in detail that it complies with the requirements of this code. The plans shall show the existing grade on adjoining properties in sufficient detail to identify how grade changes will conform to the requirements of this code. The plans shall show existing drainage conditions and drainage devices and all proposed changes thereto. The plans shall include the location and dimension of all trees on the site to remain and to be removed which are 3 inches (76.2 mm) in diameter or larger at the trunk, measured at 4.5 feet (1.37 m) above ground level. A preservation plan shall be submitted for all trees to remain. The plans shall indicate where excess material, rocks, or rubble will be disposed of.

HH.

Add Appendix Section J110.3 in Section J110 to read as follows:

J110.3 Other standards. Erosion control measures shall conform to the following standards and approval processes:

The City of Lompoc Storm Water Management Plan.

The most current "Erosion and Sediment Control Field Manual" published by the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, San Francisco Bay Region.

NPDES permit requirements.

The 2025 California Green Building Standards Code.

§ 15.04.020 Amendments—California Residential Code.

The California Residential Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

Delete Appendices AA, AB, AC, AD, AE, AF, AG, AI, AJ, AK, AL, AM, AN, AO, AP, AR, AT, AU, AV, AW, AX, AY and AZ.

Amend Section R101.1 to read as follows:

R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Lompoc Residential Code and shall be cited as such and shall be referred to herein as "this code."

Amend Section R103.1 to read as follows:

R103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building and Safety Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official.

Amend Section R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building exemptions 2 and 3 and add 11 and delete all other exemptions to read as follows:

R105.2 Work exempt from permit. Exemptions from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Permits shall not be required for the following:

Building:

2.	Fences not over 7 feet (2,134 mm) high, excluding masonry and concrete.
3.	Retaining walls and non-retaining walls, including masonry and concrete freestanding walls, that are not over 4 feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge.
11.	See CBC 105.2 for other exemptions.

Amend Section R105.3.2 in Section R105 to read as follows:

R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 365 days after the date of filing, unless a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. If the application is accepted less than 180 days before the effective date of the next edition of the triennial California Building Standards Code, the application will expire 180 days after the effective date of the next edition of the triennial California Building Standards Code. An extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. No extension of time granted by the building official shall extend the application for more than 180 days beyond the effective date of the next edition of the triennial California Building Standards Code. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

Add Section R108.2.1 to read as follows:

R108.2.1 Plan review fees. When submittal documents are required by Section R106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing body.

The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section R108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.

Where submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee may be charged at a rate established by the applicable governing authority.

Add Section R108.6.1 and R108.6.2 in Section R108.6 to read as follows:

R108.6.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

R108.6.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

Amend Section R309.2 to read as follows:

R309.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area including all Manufactured, Modular or Mobile single-family or Multifamily Homes or sleeping units.

Existing Group R, Division 3 buildings to which additions, alterations, modifications or repairs are made that involve the removal, alteration or replacement to 50 percent or greater of the linear length of walls of the building (exterior plus interior) within a two-year period shall meet the requirements of new construction of this code for purpose of fire sprinkler installation requirements. Alteration also includes the infill of existing openings and the creation of new or expansion of existing openings.

Exceptions:
1.	Existing dwellings, not already provided with an automatic residential fire sprinkler system, to which additions, alterations, modifications or repairs are made that do not involve the removal, alteration or replacement to 50 percent or greater of the linear length of walls of the building (exterior plus interior) within a two-year period.
2.	Accessory Dwelling Unit, provided that all of the following are met:
	2.1	The unit meets the definition of an Accessory Dwelling Unit as defined in the Government Code Section 65852.2.
	2.2	The existing primary residence does not have automatic fire sprinklers.
	2.3	The accessory detached building does not exceed 1,200 square feet (111.5 m²) in size.
	2.4	The unit is on the same lot as the primary residence.

Amend Section R308.1 and add R308.1.1 in Section R308 to read as follows:

R308.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible 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 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm). Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

R308.1.1 Directories. When required by the fire code official, complexes with multiple buildings may be required to provide directories, premises maps and directional signs. The scale, design and location of directory signs shall be approved by the fire code official and may be required to be illuminated.

Add Section R904.5 to Section R904 to read as follows:

R904.5 Wood shake and shingle roof covering limitations. Wood shake or shingle roof coverings shall not be installed on any building. A roof covering shall not be applied over existing wood shakes or shingles.

Exception: A wood shake or wood shingle system listed as a Class A-rated roof covering complying with Section R902.2 of this code.

§ 15.04.030 Amendments—California Electrical Code.

The California Electrical Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

Annexes are informative only and not adopted.

Administration of the electrical code shall be as set forth in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

Amend Article 230.70(A)(1) in Section 230.70 to read as follows:

(1)

Readily Accessible Location. The service disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location either outside the building or other structure or inside nearest the point of entrance of the service conductors. The disconnecting means shall be accessible to emergency personnel, either directly or by a remote actuating device, without requiring transit of the building interior. Dedicated electrical equipment rooms located at the building perimeter and providing direct access to the outside shall satisfy accessibility for emergency personnel.

§ 15.04.040 Amendments—California Mechanical Code.

The California Mechanical Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

Delete Division II of Chapter 1, Table 104.5, Mechanical Permit Fee, and Appendices A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H.

Administration of the mechanical code shall be as set forth in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

§ 15.04.050 Amendments—California Plumbing Code.

The California Plumbing Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

Delete Division II of Chapter 1, Table 104.5, Plumbing Permit Fee, and Appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, H, J, K, L, M and N.

Administration of the plumbing code shall be as set forth in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

§ 15.04.060 Amendments—California Energy Code.

The California Energy Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is not modified, amended and/or supplemented

Administration of the energy code shall be as set forth in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

§ 15.04.080 Amendments—California Historic Building Code.

The California Historic Building Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is not modified, amended and/or supplemented.

Administration of the historic building code shall be as set forth in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

§ 15.04.090 Amendments—California Fire Code.

The California Fire Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

Delete Appendices A, E, G, K, L, M, and N.

Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Lompoc Fire Code, hereinafter referred to as "this Code."

Amend Section 103.3.1 and add Sections 103.3.2 to 103.3.4 to Section 103 to read as follows:

103.3.1 Fire Department personnel and police. The chief of the fire department and other members of the Lompoc Fire Department designated by the chief of the fire department have the authority of peace officers or public officers pursuant to California Penal Code Sections 830.2(g), 830.7(d) and 836.5(a) in performing their duties under the California Fire Code.

103.3.2 Fire investigation unit. A fire investigation unit is established within the fire department under the direction of the Fire Chief. All members of the fire investigation unit shall, upon completion of requirements as set forth in California Penal Code Section 832, or any successor legislation, have the full power, authority, and immunity of a California peace officer to issue citations for violations of this Code.

103.3.3 Arrests. In addition to City's fire department personnel, who are assigned as arson investigators pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.37, any other member of the City's fire department shall have the power to arrest, without a warrant, whenever that member has reasonable cause to believe the person to be arrested has committed the crime of misdemeanor or felony arson, as defined in California Penal Code Section 450 et seq., and California Code of Regulations, Titles 19, 24, and 25, in his/her presence, pursuant to the authority granted by California Penal Code Section 836.5.

103.3.4 Authority at fires and other emergencies. The Fire Chief or his/her designee is the designated entity providing enforcement of fire regulations as they relate to planning, construction, and development. This entity may also provide fire suppression and other emergency services in charge at the scene of a fire or other emergency involving the protection of life, environment, or property or any part thereof, shall have the authority to direct such operation as necessary to extinguish or control any fire, perform any rescue operation, investigate the existence of suspected or reported fires, gas leaks or other hazardous conditions or situations, or take any other action necessary in the reasonable performance of duty. In the exercise of such power, the Fire Chief or designee is authorized to prohibit any person, vehicle, vessel or thing from approaching the scene and is authorized to remove, or cause to be removed or kept away from the scene, any person, vehicle, vessel or thing which could impede or interfere with the operations of the fire department and, in the judgment of the Fire Chief or designee, any person not actually and usefully employed in the extinguishing of such fire or in the preservation of the environment and property in the vicinity thereof.

Add Section 103.4 to read as follows:

103.4 Liability. Any liability against the City or any officer or employee of the City shall be as provided for in California Government Code and case law.

Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with California Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1.

Any person who negligently or intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response, including but not limited to, a traffic accident or spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals, is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs set out in Government Code Section 53150 et seq. Any expense incurred by the fire department for securing such an emergency situation shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectable by the City, in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.

Add Section 104.5.1 to Section 104.5 to read as follows:

104.5.1 Citations. The fire code official, or duly authorized agent, is granted the authority as provided in Section 836.5(a) of the California Penal Code to issue citations for violations of this code.

Amend Section 105.3.3 to read as follows:

105.3.3 Occupancy and use prohibited before approval. The building or structure shall not be occupied prior to the fire code official issuing a permit and conducting associated inspections indicating that applicable provisions of this code have been met. No appliance, device, equipment, or system shall be operated or used until the installation has been approved and permitted by the fire code official and all applicable provisions of this code have been met. It shall be the duty of the permit applicant or contractor or both to cause the work to remain accessible and exposed for inspection purposes.

Amend Section 105.5.16 to read as follows:

105.5.16 Explosives. In addition to any other requirements of State law or the code relating to fireworks, an operational permit is required for the manufacture, storage, handling, sale or use of any quantity of explosive material, fireworks or pyrotechnic special effects. The determination of the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, shall be obtained and is final. The Fire Chief, or his/her designee, may impose conditions and procedures as to protect the public health and safety, based upon the pyrotechnic or blasting operation; provided, that those conditions and procedures shall be provided to the permittee by the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, in writing and the permittee shall comply with them until the permit expires or the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, is satisfied they are no longer required and cancels the additional requirements. The permittee shall allow the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, to inspect the pyrotechnic/blast site, blast materials, explosives or explosive storage magazines at any reasonable time.

Exception: Storage in Group R-3 occupancies of smokeless propellant, black powder and small arms primers for personal use, not for resale and in accordance with Section 5606.

Amend Section 105.5.59 to add as follows:

4.	General use permit. A general use permit for any activity or operation not specifically addressed in this chapter, which in the judgment of the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, is possible or likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property.
5.	Helicopter landing at other than an approved airport, heliport or helistop, or use of a helicopter for the purpose of lifting equipment, supplies or any material and or commercial use.
Exceptions:
	1.	Filming companies when operating with an approved filming permit,
	2.	Emergency operations by a governmental agency or other approved agency, and
	3.	Occupancies, buildings, and facilities, as determined by resolution or ordinance of the City Council.

Add Section 105.6.26 to Section 105.6 to read as follows:

105.6.26 Additional construction permits. In addition to the permits required by Section 105.7, the following permits shall be obtained from the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

1. Landscaping, irrigation, fuel modification. To install or alter landscaping and irrigation, or to perform fuel modification of hazardous vegetation in the Wildland Urban Interface or fire hazard areas.

2. Plan checks and field inspections when required by the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, and not otherwise addressed in this chapter.

Add Section 108.2.1 to Section 108.2 to read as follows

108.2.1 Fees Required. Fees pertaining to plan reviews, inspections, permits, testing and general fire services shall be determined by resolution of the City Council.

Add Section 108.4.1 and 108.4.2 to Section 108.4 to read as follows:

108.4.1 Investigation. Whenever any work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit, a special investigation shall be made before a permit may be issued for such work.

108.4.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

Add Section 113.3.5 to Section 113.3 to read as follows:

113.3.5. Citations. The Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Deputy Fire Marshal and Battalion Chiefs are each authorized to issue a citation to any person operating or maintaining an occupancy or a premises or vehicle subject to this code, and who allow a hazard to exist or fail to take immediate action to abate a hazard on such occupancy, premises or vehicle when ordered or notified to do so by any of those officials.

Amend Section 113.4 to read as follows:

113.4 Violation penalties. Any person who violates 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 Chief, or his/her designee, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code or Title 15, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) or by imprisonment not exceeding one hundred eighty (180) calendar days, or by both such fine and imprisonment, for each violation. Each day a violation continues, after due notice has been served, shall be deemed a separate offense. The Fire Chief, or his/her designee, may also proceed pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 1.36 of the code; and such individuals are hereby designated.

Amend Section 114.4 to read as follows:

114.4 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 condition, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to the penalties set forth in Section 113.4 of this code and administrative enforcement described in that section.

Add Section 115.6.1 to Section 115.6 to read as follows:

115.6.1 Deposits of Hazardous Materials; Clean-Up or Abatement; Liability for Costs.

The Fire Department is authorized to clean up or abate, or contract the cleanup or abatement, of any hazardous material or its effects deposited upon or into property or facilities in the City; and any persons who intentionally or negligently causes such deposit shall be liable for payment of all costs incurred by the remedy provided by this Section which shall be in addition to any other remedies provided by law. The Fire Chief may institute any other appropriate action to prevent, restrain, correct or abate violations of this code, and the City Attorney or City Prosecutor, in consultation with the Fire Chief, is authorized to initiate any criminal, civil, or other remedy allowed by law or in equity.

For the purposes of this Section, "hazardous materials" means any substances or materials in a quantity or form which, in the determination of the Fire Chief or his/her designee, poses an unreasonable and imminent risk to the life, health, or safety of persons or property or to the ecological balance of the environment, including, but not limited to, such substances as flammable liquids or solids, corrosive liquids or solids, unstable hyperbolic and pyrophoric materials, a strong sensitizer of which generates pressure through exposure to heat, decomposition, or other means.

For purposes of this Section, costs incurred by the City include, but are not limited to, the actual labor costs of City personnel, including workers' compensation benefits, fringe benefits, administration overhead, costs of equipment and operation, costs of materials obtained directly by the City, and cost of any contract labor, consultants, equipment, and materials.

The Fire Chief shall keep an account of the cost of abating and/or removing hazardous material and is authorized to recover costs as defined within Subsection 3 of this Section within the processes allowed by the code or as afforded by State Law.

Amend Section 202 by amending the following definitions as follows:

FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. Fire apparatus access road shall mean a vehicular travel-way that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to a facility, building or portion thereof. This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as a public street, private street, parking lot lane and access roadway.

FIRE LANE. Fire lane shall mean a road or other passageway developed to allow the passage of fire apparatus. A fire lane is not necessarily intended for vehicular traffic other than fire apparatus. A fire lane shall be distinguished from a fire apparatus access road, in that a fire lane shall be the road or passageway that is located directly adjacent to the exterior walls and main entrance of the building to be serviced by that fire lane.

SPECULATIVE BUILDING. Any "F", "M", or "S" occupancy in which the tenant is not identified at the time of application for a building permit shall be considered a speculative building.

Add Section 301.3 to Section 301.1 to read as follows:

301.3 Discontinuance of hazardous, offensive, or nuisance conditions. The Fire Code Official is authorized to require the discontinuance of any use, process, equipment, or activity involving open flame, burning, smoking, barbecuing/cooking, or any similar activity regardless of purpose or function, when the Fire Code Official determines such use, process, equipment, or activity is hazardous, offensive, or creates a nuisance.

Add Sections 311.1.3 through 311.1.5 to Section 311.1 to read as follows:

311.1.3 Buildings or property damaged by fire or disaster. The owner, occupant, or other person having under their control any property or materials on property damaged by fire or other disaster, when access by the public is possible, shall secure the property either by boarding up all openings, fencing, barricading, or other appropriate measures as approved by the Fire Code Official. Within fourteen (14) calendar days after written notice by the Fire Code Official to do so has been served, all debris, and/or damaged materials shall be removed from the property and deposited in accordance with Federal, State, and Local requirements or proof of contractual arrangements that have been made for demolition, replacement, or repair of all fire or disaster damaged structures remaining on the property.

311.1.4 Authority to secure property damaged by fire or other disaster. The Fire Code Official shall be empowered to initiate necessary actions to secure property damaged by fire or other disaster and/or remove and dispose of debris, and other damaged materials when, after giving notice to the owner of record of the property, the owner fails to secure the property and/or remove debris as ordered by the Fire Code Official.

311.1.5 Cost recovery. The City Attorney, in consultation with the Fire Code Official, is authorized to initiate legal action to recover the costs of securing property damaged by fire or other disaster and/or removing and disposing of debris, and other damaged materials when, after giving notice to the owner of record of the property, the owner fails to secure the property and/or remove debris and the City provides the service either through the use of City resources or a contractor.

Amend Section 405.8 to read as follows:

405.8 Initiation. Where a fire alarm system is provided, emergency evacuation drills shall be initiated by activating the fire alarm system. Prior to initiating an alarm, the person initiating the alarm shall contact the fire alarm monitoring company and advise the company's dispatcher of the fire drill. In cases where the fire alarm system is not monitored by a central station, notification shall be provided to the fire department dispatch center.

Amend and add Sections 503.1, 503.1.2.1 and 503.1.4 in Section 503 as applicable to read as follows:

503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with Sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.3. The Fire Chief or his/her designee shall be the only authority authorized to designate fire lanes.

503.1.2.1 Maximum dead-end road lengths. The maximum length of dead-end road, including all dead-end roads accessed from that dead-end road, shall not exceed 500 feet (152 m).

503.1.4 Other obstructions to access. When other obstructions are installed that cause the distances from an approved fire department access road or exceed the maximum distance allowed in Section 503, the Fire Chief, or his/her designee, is authorized to require additional fire protection as specified in Section 901.4.4.

Amend Section 503.2.2 in Section 503.2 to read as follows:

503.2.2 Authority. The Fire Code Official shall have the authority to modify the minimum fire lane access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations, or otherwise modify the conditions when the minimum fire lane access widths are not practical. The Fire Code Official is authorized to approve alternate methods and materials as means of mitigating practical difficulties and require additional fire protection where applicable as specified in Section 901.4.5.

Amend Section 503.3 to read as follows:

503.3 Marking. Fire lanes and fire apparatus access roads shall be identified by curbs painted red on both the top and face along the entire length of the fire lane or fire apparatus access road, as applicable. Where no curb exists or a rolled curb is installed, an eight-inch wide red (OSHA safety red) strip or approved posted signs applied the full length of the fire lane or fire apparatus access road, as applicable, shall be installed. "FIRE LANE - No PARKING" shall be painted on top of curb in 3" white lettering at a spacing of 30' on center or portion thereof.

Exception: On school grounds, the markings to be implemented shall be as approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee.

Add Sections 503.7, 503.8, 503.8.1, 503.8.2 and 503.9 in Section 503 to read as follows:

503.7 Removal of Obstructions. The Fire Code Official shall have the power and authority to remove or cause to be removed, without notice, any vehicle, vessel, or thing parked or placed in violation of any or all sections of this code. The owner of any item so removed shall be responsible for all charges connected therewith.

503.8 Electrically operated gates. Any electrically operated gate which is installed across any required fire access road or fire lane shall have a Knox brand access switch installed which will open the gate. The switch (with dust cover) shall be installed so it will open the gate and the gate will remain in the open position until re-set by fire department personnel. The key switch shall be placed between 42" and 48" above the roadway surface at the right side of the access gate unless otherwise allowed by the Fire Code Official. The key switch shall be clearly labeled "FIRE DEPT". The gate shall have a manual means of opening in the event of a power failure and shall be accessible from the exterior of the property.

503.8.1 Click to Enter Remotely Operated Gates. For electrically operated gates, a radio controlled system "Click to Enter" is required in addition to the Knox key switch. A gate serving an individual single family residence or duplex is exempt from this requirement.

503.8.2 Exiting. If there is no sensing device that will automatically open the gates for exiting, then a Knox brand electrical override switch (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) shall be placed on each side of the gate in approved locations.

503.9 Manually operated gates. Each manually operated gate which is installed across any required fire access road or fire lane and which is locked shall have a Knox brand (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) padlock installed. The Knox padlock (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) shall be integrated with any other lock in such a manner as to allow the gate to be opened only by unlocking the Knox padlock (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief).

Amend Section 505.1 and add Section 505.1.1 in Section 505 to read as follows:

505.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible 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 inches (102 mm) high for single family residential buildings and 8 inches (203.2 mm) for R-1, R-2 and non-residential buildings, with a minimum stroke of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm), unless otherwise required to be greater in height or of reflective material as determined by the fire code official during the jurisdiction's development review process for a specific project. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

505.1.1 Directories. When required by the fire code official, complexes with multiple buildings may be required to provide directories, premises maps and directional signs. The scale, design and location of directory signs shall be approved by the fire code official and may be required to be illuminated.

Amend Sections 506.1 to read as follows:

506.1 Knox Box. All new commercial occupancies shall have a Knox brand key box (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) installed as directed by the Fire Code Official. Existing commercial occupancies shall install a Knox brand key box (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief), as directed by the Fire Code Official when a building permit is obtained for any work. The key box shall contain keys which will allow the fire department access to all portions of the building. The keys shall have a tag affixed identifying their purpose. The nominal height of key box installations shall be five (5) feet above grade.

Add Sections 506.1.3 to Section 506.1 to read as follows:

506.1.3 Electronic Controlled Gates. A final field inspection, by the Fire Marshal or an authorized representative, is required before electronic Knox (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief) controlled gates may become operative. Prior to final inspection, electronic gates shall remain in a locked open position.

AA.

Add Sections 507.5.7 and 507.5.8 to Section 507 to read as follows:

507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets. Fire hydrant size and outlets shall be required as determined by the fire code official:

Residential Standard — one (1) four (4) inch outlet, and one (1) two and one-half (2 1/2) inch outlet.

Commercial/Industrial Standard — one (1) four (4) inch outlet, and two (2) two and one-half (2 1/2) inch outlet.

Super Hydrant Enhanced — two (2) four (4) inch outlet, and one (1) two and one-half (2 1/2) inch outlet.

507.5.8 Fire Department Connection. All newly installed fire department connections will be required to install Knox brand FDC caps (or substantially similar as determined by the Fire Chief). This also includes existing businesses that perform work to the structure that requires a building permit or any tenant improvement.

BB.

Amend Section 605.1.3 in Section 605.1 to read as follows:

605.1.3 Fuel oil. The grade of fuel oil used in a burner shall be that for which the burner is approved and as stipulated by the burner manufacturer. Oil containing gasoline shall not be used.

CC.

Amend Section 605.8 to read as follows:

605.8 Gas meters. Above-ground gas meters, regulators and piping subject to damage shall be protected by a barrier complying with Section 312 or otherwise protected in an approved manner. Gas meters shall be permanently marked identifying the building or system served.

DD.

Amend Section 901.6, in its entirety, to read as follows:

901.6 Additional inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire detection and alarm systems, emergency alarm systems, gas detection systems, fire-extinguishing systems, communication systems, mechanical smoke exhaust systems and smoke and heat vents shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. It shall be the responsibility of the owner to ensure that these requirements are met. Nonrequired fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed. Prior to the removal of any fire protection system approval shall be obtained from the Fire Marshal or Building Official.

EE.

Amend Section 903.2.8.1 to read as follows:

903.2.8.1 Group R-3. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3, including Section 903.3.1.3 for Group R-3, shall be provided throughout all buildings regardless of square footage with a Group R fire area including all Manufactured, Modular or Mobile single family or Multifamily Homes or sleeping units.

FF.

Amend Section 903.2.10, Item 2 to read as follows:

2. Where the enclosed parking garage, in accordance with Section 406.6 of the California Building Code, is located beneath other groups.

GG.

Add Section 903.2.11.7 to Section 903.2 to read as follows:

903.2.11.7 Commercial Cannabis activity including manufacturing, farming, processing, distribution or sales. Each cannabis business that includes commercial cannabis activity, as defined by the State of California Business and Professions Code Division 10 and/or the Lompoc Municipal Code shall provide automatic fire sprinklers in accordance with NFPA 13 and the California Fire Code.

Exception:

Retail sales and/or delivery services with associated incidental storage under 5,000 sq. ft. may request a waiver of automatic sprinkler installation from the Fire Marshal.

HH.

Add Section 903.2.22 to Section 903.2 to read as follows:

903.2.22 Fire Sprinklers Required. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3 shall be provided as listed below.

New Construction — For Non-Residential Occupancies. Unless otherwise required in other provisions of this code or State Regulations at a smaller floor area, automatic sprinkler systems shall be installed and maintained in all buildings, which have a total building area exceeding 5,000 square feet.

Additions and/or Modifications to Existing Buildings — For Non-Residential Buildings. Unless otherwise required in other provisions of this code or State Regulations, when the total building area of the building including the addition(s) is in excess of 5,000 square feet, the entire building (existing and the addition) shall be provided with an automatic fire sprinkler system. Modifications that require addition of an automatic sprinkler system shall include removal, combining or rearrangement of demising or tenant space walls to create a single occupancy or tenant space of 5,000 square feet or greater or changes in occupancy or use when the change of occupancy or use results in a requirement for an automatic sprinkler system as specified in Section 903, including, but not limited to, increased occupant load, multiple fire areas, use of hazardous materials and other increased hazards. Any existing structure that includes a basement used for other than mechanical equipment placement and servicing shall have the floor area of the basement included in the total building square footage for determination of the 5,000 square foot floor area threshold for provision of fire sprinklers. In the event a building or any portion of the building is proposed to be divided into fire areas so as not to exceed the limits of this section, such fire areas shall be constructed in accordance with Section 711 of the Lompoc Building Code.

Additions and/or modifications to Existing Buildings — For Group R Division 3 Residential Buildings. Existing Group R, Division 3 buildings to which additions, alterations, modifications or repairs are made that involve the removal, alteration or replacement to 50 percent or greater of the linear length of walls of the building (exterior plus interior) within a two-year period shall meet the requirements of new construction of this code for purpose of fire sprinkler installation requirements. Alteration also includes the infill of existing openings and the creation of new or expansion of existing openings.

II.

Add Section 903.2.23 to Section 903.2 to read as follows:

JJ.

Add Section 903.3.11 to Section 903.3 to read as follows:

903.3.11 Exterior locations. Automatic fire sprinklers installed at exterior locations shall be approved corrosion-resistant devices.

KK.

Amend Sections 904.14.5.2 to read as follows:

904.14.5.2 Extinguishing system service. Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be serviced in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications and the California State Fire Marshal's Regulations at least every six months and/or after activation of the system, whichever occurs first. Service shall be by licensed and qualified individuals, and a certificate of inspection shall be forwarded to the Fire Code Official, as set forth in Section 606.3.4.

LL.

Add Section 904.16 to Section 904 to read as follows:

MM.

Section 905.13 is hereby added to Section 905 to read as follows:

905.13 Fire hose requirements. The Fire Code Official may, upon request, waive the requirement for fire hose in conjunction with required standpipe systems.

NN.

Section 906.8 is hereby amended, in its entirety, to read as follows:

Exceptions:

Where portable fire extinguishers subject to malicious use or damage are provided with a means of ready access.

OO.

Section 907.3.1 is hereby amended, in its entirety, to read as follows:

907.3.1 Duct smoke detectors. Smoke detectors installed in ducts shall be listed for the air velocity, temperature and humidity present in the duct. Duct smoke detectors shall be connected to the building's fire alarm control unit when a fire alarm system is installed. Activation of a duct smoke detector shall initiate a visible and audible supervisory signal at a constantly attended location and shall perform the intended fire safety function in accordance with this code and the California Mechanical Code. Duct smoke detectors shall not be used as a substitute for required open area detection. The reset switch for the duct detectors shall be in an accessible location acceptable to the Fire Marshal.

PP.

Amend Section 907.6.6 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 an approved central station service listed by Underwriters Laboratory for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72 and this section. The central station shall contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on notification of an alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises.

Exceptions: Monitoring by a central station is not required for:

Single- and multiple-station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.

Group I-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section 907.2.6.3.

Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.

QQ.

Add Sections 907.8.4.1 and 907.8.4.2 to Section 907.8 to read as follows:

907.8.4.1 Maintenance contract. The permittee shall provide, at no cost to the fire department, a copy of a minimum one year maintenance contract, signed by the building owner, prior to final inspection. The permittee, certificate holder, and maintenance contract holder shall be one and the same unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official. A maintenance contract shall be maintained for the life of the system.

Exception: Group R Division 3 occupancies.

907.8.4.2 Identification of certificated systems. All existing and new fire alarm systems for which an Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., certificate has been required shall be identified with an approved, tamper resistant label on the fire alarm control panel. The label shall, at a minimum, show the following: certificate number; the name, address, phone number, and California contractor's license number of the certificate holder; the date of certification and date certification expires; a warning statement to the effect that no person or entity is authorized to perform any work on the system without the express permission and authorization of the contractor/certificate holder, and that the certification may be voided in such case; a statement that a valid certificate is required to be in effect for the life of the system, and; a statement that by order of the Fire Code Official the label shall not be removed.

RR.

Add Section 907.8.5 to Section 907.8 to read as follows:

907.8.5 Certification and record of completion. The permittee shall provide, at no cost to the fire department, the record of completion in accordance with NFPA 72 verifying that the system has been installed and tested in accordance with the approved plans and specifications and a copy of a serially numbered certificate issued to the permittee by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., certificating the system. The certificate shall include the following: the name and address of the protected property; type of system(s); components used; area covered; name and address of alarm service company; and the issue and expiration dates. Certification shall be required for all new systems and for all existing systems that produce three or more false alarm activations within a 12-month period, or systems that become unreliable due to dilapidation or deterioration. The copy of the certificate shall be presented to the Fire Code Official prior to the final inspection. A certificate shall be maintained for the life of the system. The permittee, certificate holder, and maintenance contract holder shall be one and the same unless otherwise approved by the Fire Code Official.

Exception: Group R Division 3 occupancies.

SS.

Add Section 912.2.1 to Section 912.2 to read as follows:

912.2.1 Visible locations. Fire department connections shall be located on the front access side of buildings, fully visible and recognizable from the street or nearest point of fire department vehicle access or as otherwise approved by the Fire Chief or his/her designee. The location of fire department connections shall be approved and installed as follows:

Within 50 feet from an approved hydrant.

Inlet height shall not be less than 18 inches or more than 48 inches above grade.

Guard posts or other approved means shall be required to protect fire department inlet connections from vehicular damage.

TT.

Add Section 2307.1.1 to Section 2307.1 to read as follows:

2307.1.1 Conditional Use Permit. Storage, dispensing and use of liquefied petroleum gas in above-ground tanks exceeding 500 gallons is not permitted in all areas of the City, except those zoning districts where the use is permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit and a valid conditional use permit is in effect.

UU.

Add Section 2308.1.1 to Section 2308.1 to read as follows:

2308.1.1 Conditional Use Permit. Storage, dispensing and use of compressed natural gas in above-ground tanks is not permitted in all areas of the City, except those zoning districts where the use is permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit and a valid conditional use permit is in effect.

VV.

Add Section 2309.1.1 to Section 2309.1 to read as follows:

2309.1.1 Conditional Use Permit. Storage, dispensing, generation, and use of hydrogen gas in above-ground tanks is not permitted in all areas of the City, except those zoning districts where the use is permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit and a valid conditional use permit is in effect.

WW.

Amend Section 5504.3 to read as follows:

5504.3 Outdoor storage. Storage of flammable cryogenic fluids in stationary containers outside of buildings is prohibited, except when permitted by the City and approved by the fire code official. Where outdoor storage of cryogenic fluids is allowed, containers of cryogenic fluids shall not be located within an area surrounded by a dike and containing other hazardous materials and shall be in accordance with Sections 5504.3.1 through 5504.3.1.2.3.

XX.

Amend Section 5601.1.3 to read as follows:

5601.1.3 Fireworks prohibited. The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks, including without limitation, "Safe and Sane" fireworks, are prohibited, except when specifically authorized by a City Council resolution.

Exception: Use and handling of fireworks for professional display in accordance with Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Chapter 6 and with a City Council resolution approving the public display.

YY.

Add Sections 5601.1.6 through 5601.1.10 to Section 5601.1 to read as follows:

5601.1.6 Manufacturing of fireworks and pyrotechnic special effects materials. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited except when licensed by the California State Fire Marshal and permitted by the City of Lompoc Fire Department. For the purpose of this chapter, the altering of any firework from its original design shall be considered manufacturing.

5601.1.7 Displays. Permits issued by the Lompoc Fire Department are required to conduct any fireworks display. Application for a permit shall be received by the City not less than fifteen (15) work days prior to the scheduled date of the display. At the time of permit application, the Fire Chief shall be consulted regarding the requirements for standby fire apparatus. Standby fire apparatus will be paid for by the permittee prior to the issuance of the permit.

5601.1.8 Pyrotechnic special effects material. See Chapter 6, Title 19, California Code of Regulations and California Health and Safety Code Sections 12500 through 12759.

5601.1.9 Safe and Sane Fireworks. The manufacture, display, sales, storage, possession, use and handling of Safe and Sane Fireworks, as defined by Sections 12529 and 12562 of the California Health and Safety Code, shall be in accordance with the California Health and Safety Code Sectional 12500 et seq., the applicable provisions of the California Code of Regulations, Chapter 8.28 of the Code and this chapter.

5601.1.10 Storage and use of explosives and blasting agents. The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited. The storage of explosive and blasting agents is prohibited within the limits established below, except for temporary storage for use in connection with approved blasting operations provided. However, this prohibition shall not apply to wholesale and retail stock of small arms ammunition, explosive bolts, explosive rivets or cartridges for explosive actuation power tools in quantities involving less than five hundred (500) pounds of explosive material. The storage of explosives and blasting agents is prohibited in all areas of the City, except in those land use districts where the use is permitted subject to the approval of a conditional use permit under the City's zoning regulations and a valid conditional use permit is in effect.

ZZ.

Amend Section 5704.2.9.6.1 in Section 5704.2.9 to read as follows:

5704.2.9.6.1 Locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited. Storage of class I, II, IIIA, or IIIB liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is not permitted in all areas of the City, except those zoning districts where the use is permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit and a valid conditional use permit is in effect.

AAA.

Amend Section 5706.2.4.4 to read as follows:

5706.2.4.4 Location where above-ground tanks are prohibited. The storage of Class I liquids in above-ground tanks outside of buildings is prohibited. Class II and III liquids may be stored in approved above-ground containers for the purpose of dispensing only at facilities complying to Section 5706.1 where no sales to the public occur. Above-ground tanks containing Class II and Class III liquids shall not exceed 2,000 gallons. Plans for the installation of above-ground tanks shall be submitted to the fire code official approval and in conformance with applicable codes and standards. When required, a Conditional Use Permit shall be obtained from the City.

BBB.

Add Section 5801.3 to Section 5801 to read as follows:

5801.3 Conditional Use Permit: The storage, use, and dispensing of flammable gases in aboveground containers exceeding 500 gallons is not permitted in all areas of the City, except those zoning districts where the use is permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit and a valid conditional use permit is in effect.

CCC.

Add Section 6101.2.1 to Section 6101 to read as follows:

6101.2.1 Conditional Use Permit: The storage, use, and dispensing of liquefied petroleum gas in aboveground containers exceeding 500 gallons is not permitted in all areas of the City, except those zoning districts where the use is permitted subject to approval of a conditional use permit and a valid conditional use permit is in effect

DDD.

Amend Section 6104.2 to read as follows:

6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The installation of any liquefied petroleum gas tank over 500 gallons (1,892 L) water capacity is prohibited unless approved by the fire code official.

Exception: In particular installations, this capacity limit shall be determined by the fire code official, after consideration of special features such as topographical conditions, nature of occupancy, proximity to buildings, capacity of proposed LP-gas containers, degree of fire protection to be provided and capabilities of the local fire department.

§ 15.04.100 Amendments—California Existing Building Code.

The California Existing Building Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

Delete Appendix Chapter A4, Appendix B and Appendix C.

Amend Section 101.1 to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the California Existing Building Code, hereinafter referred to as "this code." Appendix A, Chapters A1 through A3 shall be known as the "Guidelines for Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings" as referenced in Chapter 15.40.

Amend Section 101.4.2 to read as follows:

101.4.2 Buildings previously occupied. The legal occupancy of any building existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the California Fire Code, or as deemed necessary by the code official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public.

Amend 103.1 to read as follows:

103.1 Creation of enforcement agency. The Building and Safety Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the Building Official. For the purposes of this code, Building Official shall mean code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

Amend Section 105.3.2 to read as follows:

105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 365 days after the date of filing, unless a permit has been issued; except that the Building Official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. If the application is accepted less than 180 days before the effective date of the next edition of the triennial California Building Standards Code, the application will expire 180 days after the effective date of the next edition of the triennial California Building Standards Code. An extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. No extension of time granted by the Building Official shall extend the application for more than 180 days beyond the effective date of the next edition of the triennial California Building Standards Code. In order to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.

Add Section 108.2.1 to read as follows:

108.2.1 Plan review fees. When submittal documents are required by Section 106.1, a plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submitting the submittal documents for plan review. Said plan review fee shall be in accordance with the schedule as established by the applicable governing body.

The plan review fees specified in this section are separate fees from the permit fees specified in Section 108.2 and are in addition to the permit fees.

Where submittal documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, or where the project involves deferred submittal items as defined in Section 106.3.4, an additional plan review fee may be charged at a rate established by the applicable governing authority.

Add Section 108.4.1 and 108.4.2 to read as follows:

Delete the exception to Section 109.3.5.

Amend Section 115.1 to read as follows:

115.1 Unsafe conditions. Structures or existing equipment that are, or hereafter become, unsafe, insanitary or deficient because of inadequate means of egress facilities, inadequate light and ventilation, or that constitute a fire hazard, or are otherwise dangerous to human life or public welfare, or that involve illegal or improper occupancy or inadequate maintenance, shall be deemed an unsafe condition. Unsafe structures shall be taken down and removed or made safe, as the Building Official deems necessary and as provided for in this section as adopted. A vacant structure that is not secured against unauthorized entry shall be deemed unsafe.

§ 15.04.110 Amendments—California Green Building Standards Code.

The California Green Building Standards Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

Delete Appendices A4, A5 and A6.1.

Administration of the green building standards code shall be as set forth in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code.

§ 15.04.120 Amendments—California Wildland Urban Interface Code.

The California Wildland Urban Interface Code adopted in Section 15.03.010 is modified, amended and/or supplemented as follows:

Delete Appendices A, B, C, D, E, H, and I.

Administration of the Wildland Urban Interface Code shall be as set forth in Division II of Chapter 1 of the California Fire Code.