ORANGE
RIVERSIDE
SAN BERNARDINO
AREA INFORMATION
…CODES
…INSPECTORS
Prepared by the
Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors
Of
Orange, Riverside, & San Bernardino Counties
February, 2005
PHCC of Org., Riv. & S.B. Counties has made it’s best effort to obtain the most
accurate information
CITY OF ADELANTO
City of Adelanto
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 10
11600 Air Express Way
Adelanto, CA 92301
(760) 246-2300 - Fax (760) 246-3242
Building Inspectors
Chuck Classen - 760-246-2300 ext. 3057 - Building Official
Kevin Murphy - 760-246-2300 ext. 3005 - Code Enforcement
Supervisor www.adelantokmurphy@aol.com
Walter Murphy & Greg Humberstone - ext. 3010
Permits Issued
8:00-5:30 Monday – Thursday; Friday 8:00-4:30; Closed every other Friday
Plan Checks
Done with an outside source
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice - 760-246-2300 ext. 3057
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Business License (760) 246-2300; press 4
Water & Sewer (760) 246-2300; press 1
Web Address
www.ci.adelanto.ca.us - Not much Bldg. information
CITY OF ALISO VIEJO
City of Aliso Viejo
Building & Safety Department
12 Journey; Ste. 100
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
949-425-2500 City Hall
949-425-3899 Fax
Building Inspectors
Gary Hawken, Bldg. Off. 949-425-2542
Ty Hall; Inspector
949-425-2540
Plan Checks
See Building Inspectors; 8:00-10:00am, Monday - Friday
Permits Issued
8am 12noon; Monday - Friday
Inspection Request
24 hr advance notice call 949-425-2545
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 CBC 2001
UMC 2000 CMC 2001
UPC 2000 CPC 2001
NEC 1999 CEC 2001
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Bus. Lic. – None, Use Contractors License # Public Works – 949-425-2530
OC Fire Authority – 714-744-0400
SCE- 800-655-4555
Sewer & Water – El Toro Water Dist. – 949-837-7050
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- Moulton Niguel Water – 949-831-2500
Web Address
www.cityofalisoviejo.com
CITY OF ANAHEIM
City of Anaheim
Building & Safety Department
200 S. Anaheim Blvd.; PO Box 3222
Anaheim, CA 92803
(714) 765-5153
Building Inspectors – (714)765-5153; press 2
Mark Gibbons ext. 5846
Combination Inspector
Art Hopkins ext. 5858
Combination Inspector
Dan Longbrake ext.5722
Supervisor - Pl & Mech
Steve Roberts ext 5771
Combination Inspector
Frank La Soya ext. 5778
Combination Inspector
 Each Bldg. Insp. Serves a set area of Anaheim – see attached
Plan Check
Gerald A. Quast - ext. 5845
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8-5pm
Inspection Request
24 - 48 hour advance notice, call (714) 765-4626; have
9 digit permit # ready.
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. Lic. – (714) 765-5194
Sewer – (714) 765-6834
Public Works – (714) 765-5176
Water Dept – (714) 765-3300
Fire Dept. – (714) 765-4040
Electric Dept–(800) 649-7570
Web Address
WWW.Anaheim.Net - Have updated Bldg. Information online in
2004, and it includes Permits & Fee Schedule.
CITY OF APPLE VALLEY
City of Apple Valley
Building & Safety Department
14955 Dale Evans Pkwy.
Apple Valley, CA 92307
(760) 240-7000 City Hall
(760) 240-7399 - Fax
Building Inspectors – Combination (760) 240-7000; ext. 7101
Mark Abbot
Sam Palazzola
Kathy Harrower
Curtis Randolph, Electrician
Daniel Gastelum
Albert Cammarata
Claude Stewart, Bldg. Official
Permits Issued
Monday - Thursday 7:30-5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30-4:30pm, closed
every other Friday
Plan Check
Curtis Randolph
Inspections Request
24 hour advance notice or call before 7:30am for same day
inspection, call (760) 261-7331
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. Lic.–(760) 240-7000; ext. 7707
Sewer – (760) 240-7000; ext. 7500
Electric- SCE (800) 655-4555
Public Works-(760) 240-7000; ext. 7500
Water–Call Public Works (12 different Water Co.)
Fire Dept – (760) 247-7618
Web Address
www.applevalley.org
Some building information on site.
CITY OF BANNING
City of Banning
Building & Safety Department
99 E. Ramsey St.
Banning, CA 92220
(951) 922-3100
(951) 922-3128 - fax
Building & Mechanical Inspector
Tim Stennson - Building Official - (951) 922-3120
Samuel Gheorge - (951) 922-3124
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8-5pm
Plan Check
Tim Stennson – (951) 922-3120
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice
Inspections conducted between 8 AM & 4 PM
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License – (951) 922-3126
Fire Safety – (951) 922-3219
Sewer – (951) 922-3185
Electric – (951) 922-3260
Public Works – (951) 922-3130
Water Dept – (951) 922-3260
Web Address
www.ci.banning.ca.us
Quite a bit of information on site, applications are on web site.
CITY OF BARSTOW
City of Barstow
Building & Safety Department
220 E. Mountain View
Barstow, CA 92311
(760) 256-3531 City Hall
(760) 256-1750 Fax
Building Inspectors – (760) 256-3531 x 3201
Bob Cooper - City Bldg. Official
Mike Shipley - Construction Inspector
Rick Baker - Construction Inspector
Plan Checks
Bob Cooper & Rick Baker
Permits Issued
Mon. – Fri. 7:30-5:30pm (lunch 12-1pm), closed 2nd & 4th Friday.
Inspection Request
48 hour advance notice
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Public Works – (760) 256-3531 x 3271 Water Dept. (760) 256-2275
Fire Dept. (760) 256-2254
Electric Dept. (800) 684-8123
Bus. Lic. – (760) 256-3531 x 3222
Sewer – (760) 256-3531 x 3220
Web Address
www.barstow.ca.org
Site has Planning Information, Agenda, Hearing Notices, Maps
Permit application forms, but no applying online. Project Status
CITY OF BIG BEAR LAKE
City of Big Bear Lake
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 10000
Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
(909) 866-5831 City Hall
(909) 878-4511 - Fax
Building Inspectors – (909) 866-5831 x 135 and 140
Travis Hodges
Jim Schooley
Philip Mosley - Chief Building Official
Plan Checks
All Plans sent to an outside firm. Initial turnaround time is two
weeks on residential plans.
Permits Issued
8-5pm Monday - Friday
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice. Must be called in by 4:30pm day prior to
inspection. (909) 866-5831 extension 240
Currently using 2001 Calif. Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
See attached for full codes adopted on November 1, 2002 & Plan
Check Requirements.
Important Phone #’s
Bus. Lic. – (909) 866-5831 x 118 Public Works (909) 866-5831 x 180
Water – (909) 866-5831 x 182
Sewer – (909) 866-5831 x 138
Fire – (909) 866-5831 x 183
Bear Valley Electric (909) 866-4678
Web Address
www.@citybigbearlake.com - Very little information on site.
Forms & international pamphlets in progress for website.
CITY OF BLYTHE
City of Blythe
Building & Safety Department
235 N. Broadway
Blythe, CA 92225
(760) 922-6161 City Hall
(760) 922-6334 Fax
Chief Building Inspector
Darrell Covel 760-922-6130 ext. 225
Building Inspectors
Daniel Garnica 760-922-6130 ext. 229
Plan Check
Darrell Covell; 7am-4pm; 760-922-6130 ext. 225
Permits Issued
7am-5pm; Monday – Friday
Inspection Request
24-48 hr. advance notice; call 760-922-6130; ext. 227.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
CFC 2000
Amendments
Misc
City of Blythe handles unincorporated area east of Corn Springs, No
Web Address and they accept no credit cards.
CITY OF BREA
City of Brea
Building & Safety Department
1 Civic Center Drive
Brea, CA 92821
Phone (714) 990-7600 City Hall
Fax (714) 671-3694
Building Inspectors - (714) 990-7669 Bldg.
Jim Brodhag (714) 671-4460
Don Golden (714) 671-4450
Permits Issued
7:30 - 5:30pm Monday - Thursday. 8-5pm Friday, closed every
other Friday.
Plan Check
Doug McKenzie - (714) 990-7765; Hours the same as Permits
Inspection Request
Call 1 day ahead (can leave message after hrs.),
phone (714) 990-7668
Currently using 2001 Calif. Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UMC 2000 -CMC 2001
UPC 2000 -CPC 2001
NEC 1999 -CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. Lic. (714) 990-7686
Water (714) 990-7687
SCE (800) 655-4555
Publ. Works (714) 990-7691
Sewer (714) 990-7691
Fire (714) 990-7644
Web Page
www.ci.brea.ca.us - very little Bldg. Dept. information.
CITY OF BUENA PARK
City of Buena Park
Building & Safety Department
6650 Beach Blvd - Bldg. #4
Buena Park, CA 90622
Phone (714) 562-3550 City Hall
Fax (714) 562-3770
Building Inspectors (714) 562-3636 or 3639
Carl Cole
Senior Building Inspector/Plan Checks
Mike Hudson - (714) 562-3637; Hrs. 7:30-8:30am & 4:30-5:30pm
Permits Issued
7:30-5:00pm Monday- Friday. Closed every other Friday.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice. With inspections taking place from 8:3011:30am & 1:30-4:30pm. Last inspection on Friday is at 3:30pm,
call (714) 562-3641
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
Commercial Restaurants - garbage disposals & grease traps are required.
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (714) 562-3671
Water Dept. (714) 562-3701
Fire Authority (714) 527-0537
S.C. Edison (714) 870-3223
Sewer (714) 562-3655
Bus. Lic. (714) 562-3736
Web Address
www.buenapark.com - very basic information.
CITY OF CALABASAS
City of Calabasas
Building & Safety Department
26135 Mureau Rd.
Calabasas, CA 91302
(818) 878-4225 City Hall
(818) 878-4208 - Fax
Building Inspectors (818) 878-4242
Dan Salles – Bldg. Official – ext. 230
Jon Edmonson - ext. 276
Oris Scarborough - ext. 273
Ruben Flores – Code Enforcement – ext. 237
Permits Issued
7:30-3:30pm Monday - Thursday, 7:30-2pm Friday. Permit Ctr. Coord.
- Michelle Ryan; ext. 236; Executive Asst. – Monica Shinder; ext. 308
Plan Check
Ken Rahimian; (818) 878-4242; ext. 228
Inspection Request
24-hour advance notice. Leave a message at (818) 878-4201
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
County of Los Angeles 2002 building code.
Important Phone #’s
Bus. Lic. – LA Cnty (213) 974-2011 Publ. Works ( 818) 878-4225
Water – LVUMD (818) 251-2100
Sewer–LVUMD (818) 251-2100
SCE – (800) 655-4555
Fire – (818) 880-4411
Web Page
www.cityofcalabasas.com
Newly updated with forms and lots of Bldg. Dept. information.
CITY OF CANYON LAKE
City of Canyon Lake
Building & Safety Department
31516 Railroad Canyon Rd.
Canyon Lake, CA 92587
(951) 244-2955
(951) 246-2022 - fax
Chief Building Official
Ken Larsen 909-244-2955
Building Inspectors
John Rodriguez 909-244-2955
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8-10 am
Plan Check
Ken Larsen
Inspection Requests
24 hr. advance notice
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. Lic. (951) 244-2955
SCE (800) 655-4555
Fire (951) 244-5804
Eastern Mun. Water (951) 928-3777
Elsinore Valley Municipal Water (951) 674-3146 Sewer (see water)
Web Site
www.canyonlake.ca.us - has very little Bldg. Dept. Information.
CITY OF CATHEDRAL CITY
City of Cathedral City
Building & Safety Department
68700 Avenida Lalo Guerrero
Cathedral City, CA 92234
(760) 770-0340 – City Hall
(760) 202-1460 - Fax
Building Inspectors
Doug Covert - (760) 770-0340, ext. 547
Jeff Blundell (760) 770-0340 ext. 358 - Dep. Bldg. Official
Don Martin (760) 770-0340 ext. 367 - Public Works
Rustin Messenger (760) 770-0340; ext. 500
James McBride (760) 770-0340; ext. 500
Plan Check
Marilyn Overman 760-770-0340
Permits Issued
6:30-4:30pm Monday - Thursday. Closed on Fridays
Inspection Request
Needs to be called in before 6:30am the same day at
(760) 770-0341
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. Lic. (760) 770-0353
Publ. Wrks – (760) 770-0390
Coachella Valley Water (&Sewer) (760) 398-2651
Desert Water (760) 323-4971
Fire Dept – (760) 770-8200
SCE (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.cathedralcity.gov
Considerable amount of information. Building codes and permit
application forms.
CITY OF CHINO
City of Chino
Building Department
13220 Central Ave
Chino, CA 91708
(909) 591-9800 City Hall
(909) 590-5535 - Fax
Building Inspectors - (909) 591-9813
Larry Bird (909) 591-9800 ext. 4815
Ruben Vasquez (909) 591-9800 ext. 4899
Brad Burgoyne
Ed Maltern
Zack Fryer
Permits Issued & Plan Check
Monday - Friday 7:30-5:30pm; Plans take 3-5 wks in most cases
Inspection request
For next day appt., call before 4pm the day before (909) 591-9898.
Currently using 2001 Calif. Codes
UBC 1997 - 2001 CBC
UMC 2000 - 2001 CMC
UPC 2000 - 2001 CPC
NEC 1999 - 2001 CEC
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Public Works – (909) 591-9827
Water Dept. – (909) 591-9828
Fire Dept. – (909) 902-5260
Electric Dept. – (800) 655-4555
Bus. Lic. – (909) 591-9818
Sewer – (909) 591-9834
Web Page
www.cityofchino.org
Can email with questions to cwilson@cityofchino.org;
ldominguez@cityofchino.org; Or rrodriguez@cityofchino.org
Or mjohnson@cityofchino.org
CITY OF CHINO HILLS
City of Chino Hills
Building & Safety Department
2001 Grand Ave
Chino Hills, CA 91709
(909) 364-2600 City Hall
(909) 364-2795
Building Inspectors – (909) 364-2600 ext. 2780 Bldg. Dept.
Mike Scarpelli
James Verdugo
Andy Zummo
Winston Ward, Bldg. Official
Plan Check
Limited over the counter plan checks – gas installations, HVAC
installation & relocation, simple plumbing & water heater
installation. All others take 10-14 days. Contact Yvette at (909)
364-2784 or Melissa (909) 364-2744
Permits Issued
Counter hrs. Mon., Wed., Thurs., & Fri. 7:30-3:30pm; Tuesday 7:307:00pm; closed daily from 1:30-3:30pm.
Inspection Request
Call before 3:00pm for next day inspection (909) 364-2790
Currently Using 2001 Calif. Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments – none to Mechanical or Plumbing Code
Important Phone #’s
Publ. Facilities – (909) 364-2800
Water Dept – (909) 364-2660
Sewer – (909) 364-2800
Fire Dept – (909) 902-5260
Bus. Lic. – (909) 364-2658
Fire Prevention (909) 902-5280
Engineering (909) 364-2770
SCE – (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.chinohills.org
Very little Building Department information
CITY OF COACHELLA
City of Coachella
Building & Safety Department
1515 6th Street
Coachella, CA 92236
(760) 398-3002 City Hall
(760) 398-1630 Fax
Building Inspectors – (760) 398-3002 x 248 – Bldg. Dept
Pat Granados
Sergio Corona
Permits Issued
8-4pm Monday - Friday
Plan Check
Jim Belyeu, call (760) 347-4322
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, call (760) 398-3002
Currently Using
UBC 1997
UMC 1997
UPC 1997
NEC 1996
Will be updating to California's 2001 soon.
Amendments
Plumbing code: Metallic underground piping is to be completely
sleeved.
Special concrete mixture is required for flooring and thickness of 8".
Important Phone #’s
Bus. Lic. – (760) 398-3002
Coachella Valley Water – (760) 398-2651
Public Works – (760) 398-5744 Water Dept. (City) (760) 398-2702
Fire Safety – (760) 863-8886
Electric Dept. (760) 398-5811
Sanitary District – (760) 391-5008
Web Page
www.cityofcoachella.org
Currently carries no information for the Building Dept.
CITY OF COLTON
City of Colton
Community Development
659 N. La Cadena Dr.
Colton, CA 92324
(909) 370-5099 City Hall
(909) 783-0875 - Fax
Building Inspectors - Bldg. Dept (909) 370-5079
Tom Pacheco
Ernie Hayes
Permits Issued
Monday - Thursday 7-5pm
Plan Check
Monday - Thursday 7-8am & 4:30-5:30pm for over the counter plan
checks; anything over 400 sq. ft. goes into plan checks. You may
submit plans Monday – Thursday 7am-5pm.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, or call by 4:30pm for next day inspection.
(909) 370-5131
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Business License – (909) 370-5079
Fire Dept. – (909) 370-5100
Water & Sewer – (909) 370-6131
Public Works – (909) 370-5065
SCE – (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.ci.colton.ca.us - some very basic info.
CITY OF CORONA
City of Corona
Building & Safety Department
815 W. 6th Street
Corona, CA 92882
(951) 736-2400 City Hall; Press 4 for Bldg. Dept.
(951) 739-4893 Fax
Building Inspectors (951) 736-2250
David Dyer
Greg Reneau
Doug Frederickson
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8-5pm
Plan Check
Monday - Friday 8-5pm
Inspection request
24 hour advance notice - (951) 736-2250
Currently Using 2001 Calif. Code
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License – (951) 736-2275
SCE – (800) 655-4555
Water & Sewer (951) 736-2321
Public Works – (951) 736-2275
Fire Dept. – (951) 736-2220
Web Address
www.ci.corona.ca.us
Permit Application Forms, Forms & Standards, Inspection requests,
Email inspectors.
CITY OF COSTA MESA
City of Costa Mesa
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 1200
77 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
Phone (714) 754-5000 City Hall
Fax (714) 754-4856
Building Inspectors – (714) 754-5273
Pete Tenace – Combination Inspector
Bill Nunes – Sr. Bldg. Inspector
Permits Issued
7:30 am - 4:30pm, Monday – Friday
Plan Check
Call (714) 754-5273 and ask for plan check. 7:30am – 4:30pm,
Monday – Friday.
Inspection Request
Call by 4:00pm for next day inspection at (714) 754-5626. Call
Inspector between 7-730am on day of inspection for estimated
arrival time.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Bldgs 1997
Amendments:
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License – (714) 754-5235
Pl & Htng Inspection (714) 754-5290
SCE (800) 655-4555
Fire Dept. (714) 327-7400
Water & Sewer – Mesa Consolidated Water Dist. (949) 631-1200
Web Page
www.ci.costa-mesa.ca.us
Most Building Department information is on site
They have many forms online, including permit forms.
CITY OF CYPRESS
City of Cypress
Building & Safety Department
5275 Orange Ave
Cypress, CA 90630
Phone (714) 229-6700 City Hall
Fax (714-229-0154
Building Official – (714) 229-6730 Bldg. Dept
Bob Decker
Building Inspectors
Vince Marchetti 714- 229-6732
Joel Watson 714-229-6733
Permits Issued
7:30-4:30pm. Monday - Thursday
8:00-4:30pm Friday
Plan Checks
By appointment only with outside consultant, contact Bob Decker
714-229-6730.
Inspection Request
48 hour advance notice - (714) 229-6732 or (714) 229-6730
Currently using 2001 Calif. Codes
UBC 1997
UMC 2000
NEC 1999
UPC 2000
Amendments – None
Important Phone #’s
Public Works – (714) 229-6741
Water Dept – (714) 527-2118
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6100 Electric Dept – (800) 655-4555
Bus. License – (714) 229-6712
Sewer – (714) 229-6746
Web Page
www.ci.cypress.ca.us - No Bldg. Dept. information.
CITY OF DANA POINT
City of Dana Point
Building & Safety Department
33282 Golden Lantern, Ste. 212
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 248-3500 City Hall; press 2, 2 for Bldg. Dept.
(949) 248-7372 - Fax
Building Official (949) 248-3594
8:00 - 12:00 noon; Tuesday and Thursday only
Building Inspectors (949) 248-3578
Tom Findley
Bob McFarland
8-10 Office; 10:00-4:30pm Field
Plan Checks (949) 248-3569
Robert Kain
Permits Issued
(949) 248-3594; 8-12pm Monday - Friday
Inspection Request
(949) 248-3590, Inspection requests will be taken up to 6:00am the
day of inspection.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
CFC 2000
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License – Use St. Contractors License & Worker’s Comp.
Public Works (949) 248-3554
San Diego Gas & Electric – (800) 411-7343
OC Fire Authority – (714) 744-0400
Water & Sewer – South Coast Water (714) 499-4555
Web Page
www.danapoint.org
Not much information, no permit forms online
CITY OF DESERT HOT SPRINGS
City of Desert Hot Springs
Building & Safety Department
65950 Pierson Blvd
Desert Hot Springs, CA 92240
(760) 329-6411
Building Inspectors (760) 329-6411 ext. 244
Robert Toy - Bldg. Official
Don Skelly - Plan Check
Domingo Lopez
Ray
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Philip Juarez at (760) 329-6411;
ext. 244.
Plan Check
Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm; Feljay Ugalde
Inspection Request
Call Monday - Friday 8-5pm (760) 329-6411 x 244
Currently using 2001 Calif. Codes
UBC 1997
UMC 2000
UPC 2000
NEC 1999
Amendments
None
Web Page
www.dhs.org
Permit forms – lots of info online
CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
City of Fountain Valley
Building & Safety Department
10200 Slater Ave
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Phone (714) 593-4429
Fax (714) 593-4508
Building Inspectors
Bldg. Official 714-593-4429 ext. 268
Sr. Insp. John Aliotta 714-593-4432
Contract Inspector 714-593-4541
Permits Issued
8-430pm Monday-Friday
Plan Check
Some plans checked over the counter. T.I.’s & Structural plans sent
out.
Inspection Request
Minimum 24 hour advance notice. Leave a message. Inspections
take place Monday - Friday 9-4pm. During heavy inspection request
Times, Inspection may take up to 48 hours.
Currently Using 2001 Calif. Code
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
AB970 New Title 24 being enforced, 2001 T24
Important Phone #’s
Business License (714) 593-4421
Water Dept (714) 593-4420
SCE (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.fountainvalley.org
Public Works (714) 593-4433
Sewer (714) 593-4433
Fire Dept (714) 593-4436
CITY OF FULLERTON
City of Fullerton
Building & Safety Department
3023 W. Commonwealth Ave
Fullerton, CA 92832
Phone (714) 738-6350 City Clerk
Fax (714) 738-3110
Building Inspectors – (714) 738-6541 Bldg. Dept.
Nick Lopez- Lead Inspector (714) 738-6566
Kevin Nguyen
Larry Jeffery
Jim Crane
Reggie Plowman
Jim Lace
Permits Issued
Monday - Thursday 7-5:30pm, Friday 7:30-5:00pm closed every
other Friday
Plan Check
Chi Yang - Lead; (714) 738-6563, Hours are the same as above.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, call (714) 738-6542
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (714) 738-6531
Public Works (714) 738-6897
SCE (800) 655-4555
Fire Dept. (714) 738-6500
Water Dept (714) 738-6887
Sewer Dept. (714) 738-6373
Web Page
www.ci.fullerton.ca.us
Has building code and standards information. In the future, will add
permit forms.
CITY OF GARDEN GROVE
City of Garden Grove
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 3070 92842
11222 Acacia Park Way
Garden Grove, CA 92840
Phone (714) 741-5300
Fax (714) 741-5578
Building Manager – (714) 741-5307; Bldg. Dept.
Jim Martin (714) 741-5343
Building Inspectors
Art Torres - Sr. Pl & Mech Inspector (714) 741-5340
Ted Hernandez (714) 741-5337
Don Lucas - (714) 741-5333
Gil Jelkin - (714) 741-5339
Permits Issued
7:30-5:30pm Monday - Thursday, 7:30-5:00pm on Friday, closed
every other Friday.
Plan Check
(714) 741-5307
Inspection Request
(714) 741-5332. 24 hour advance notice.
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (714) 741-5080
Publ. Works (714) 741-5375
SCE (800) 655-4555
Fire (714) 741-5612
Water & Sanitation (714) 741-5079 Engineering (714) 741-5320
Web Page
www.ci.garden-grove.ca.us
Lots of information, but no permit forms.
CITY OF GRAND TERRACE
City of Grand Terrace
Building & Safety Department
22795 Baron Road; Ste. B
Grand Terrace, CA 92313
(909) 824-6621 City Hall; Press 4, Press 2 for Bldg. Dept.
(909) 783-7629 - Fax
Director
Jerry Glander (909) 825-3825
Permits Issued
7:30 -5:30pm. Monday - Thursday, 8-5pm Friday, closed every other
Friday.
Plan Check
Jerry Glander (909) 825-3825
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice
Currently Using
UBC 1997
UPC 1997
UMC 1997
NEC 1996
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (909) 430-2213
Public Works (909) 430-2250
Riverside Highland Water & Sewer (909) 825-4128
SCE (800) 655-4555
Fire (909) 825-0221
Web Page
www.ci.grand/terrace.ca.us - very little building information.
Email at aflann@cityofgrandterrace.org
CITY OF HEMET
City of Hemet
Building & Safety Department
445 E. Florida Ave.
Hemet, CA 92543
(951) 765-2300 City Hall; press 3, press 1 for Bldg. Dept.
(951) 765-2481 Fax
Building Official
Colin NcNie
Building Inspectors (951) 765-2475
Bob Fechner
Ron Carr
Harry Bilo
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8-4:30pm
Plan Check
Contact Robert Hernandez
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice - (951) 765-2428
Currently Using 2001 Calif. Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (951) 765-2358
Engineering (951) 765-2360
Fire Dept. (951) 765-2450
SCE (800) 655-4555
Sewer & Water:
Lake Hemet Water (951) 658-3241
Eastern Mun. Water (800) 426-3693
Hemet Water (951) 765-2350
Web Page
www.cityofhemet.org
Hemet has permit application and request for final inspection forms
online. They also have plan check turn around times.
CITY OF HESPERIA
City of Hesperia
Building & Safety Department
15776 Main Street
Hesperia, CA 92345
(760) 947-1000 City Hall
(760) 974-1418 Fax
Building Inspectors (760) 947-1311
Larry Bachman
Ron Luwman
Glen Janzen
Byron Casada
Jake Oliver
Permits Issued
7:30-5:30pm Monday - Thursday. 7:30 - 4:30pm Friday (Closed
every other Friday)
Plan Check
Hours are 7:30-8:30am; 1-2pm & 4:30-5:30pm
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice - (760) 947-1300
Currently Using 2001 Calif. Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Publ. Works (760) 947-1417
Bus. License (760) 947-1311
SCE (800) 655-4555
Fire (760) 947-1601
Water (760) 947-1840
Sewer (760) 947-1414
Web Page
www.cityofhesperia.com - not much Bldg. information
CITY OF HIGHLAND
City of Highland
Building & Safety Department
27215 Baseline
Highland, CA 92346
Phone (909) 864-2136
Fax (909) 862-3180
Building Inspectors (909) 864-6861 ext. 228
Dale Everman
Randy Cowles
Rich Shields
Dan McCance
Jay Thompson
Permits Issued
8-1pm Monday - Friday, closed every other Friday.
Plan Check - (909) 864-2136
Nancy Pounds, hours same as permits
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice
Currently Using
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
Fire Sprinkler Ordinance: Any Building over 500 sq. feet or any
new building must have fire sprinklers.
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (909) 864-6861
Pub. Works (909) 864-2136 x 216
Water & Sewer:
East Valley Water (909) 888 8986
Fire Dept. (909) 864-2136 x 241 SCE (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.ci.highland.ca.us
Contains only general requirements, no forms yet
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
City of Huntington Beach
Building & Safety Department
2000 Main Street
Huntington Beach, CA 92648
Phone (714) 536-5241
Fax (714) 374-1647
Building Supervisors
Frank Biangone - Pl. & Mech. (714) 536-5296
Chad Frisby - Structural (714) 374-1691
Tom Graham - Structural (714) 374-1691
Paul Christman - Electrical (714) 374-1691
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8:00-3:30pm
Plan Check
Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00pm
Inspection Request
Needs to be called in at (714) 536-5241 the day prior.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License – (714) 536-5267
S.C. Edison – (714) 895-0354
Public Works – (714) 536-5431
Fire Dept – (714) 536-5411
Sewer & Water – (714) 536-5919; press 9
Web Page
www.hb-building.org
Most information is available online. Permit forms are available
online.
CITY OF INDIAN WELLS
City of Indian Wells
Building & Safety Department
44950 Eldorado Drive
Indian Wells, CA 92210
(760) 346-2489, Fax (760) 346-0407
Building Inspectors (760) 776-0230
Jesse Jimenez
Richard Temple
Reza Asgharpour
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice
Permits Issued
8-4pm Monday - Friday, closed from 12-1pm
Currently Using 2001 Calif. Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
See Attached
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (760) 776-0237
Coachella Water Dist (760) 398-2651
Fire Dept (760) 346-6234
SCE (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.indianwells-city.org
Very little Building Dept. information online
CITY OF INDIO
City of Indio
Building & Safety Department
100 Civic Center Mall
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 342-6500
(760) 342-6556 - fax
Building Inspectors 760-347-7423
Jim Belyeu
Art Valdez
Ross Gutierrez
Roland Taajtas
Gary Wolfe
Don Massey
Paul Winkler
Permits Issued
8-5pm Monday - Friday
Plan Check
8-5pm on Wednesdays, various
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, call (760) 342-6595
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (760) 342-6560 ext. 551 Publ. Works (760) 342-6530
Fire Dept (760) 347-0756
Indio Water (760) 342-6500
Valley Sanitary (760) 347-2356
Imperial Irrig. Elec (760) 398-5811
Web Page
www.indio.org
CITY OF IRVINE
City of Irvine
Community Development Department
1 Civic Center Plaza; PO Box 19575
Irvine, CA 92606
(949) 724-6500 City Hall
(949) 724-6440 Fax
Supervising Inspectors
Russ Helmick - Commercial (949) 724-6331
Brad Combine - Residential (949) 724-6322
Terry Trytten - Grading (949) 724-6329
Permits Issued
7:30-5:30pm Monday - Thursday. Fridays 8:00-5:00pm. Closed
every other Friday. (949) 724-6500 ext. 6313
Plan Check
By assignment. Call (949) 724-6500 ext. 6313
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice or call by 4:00pm for next day inspection call
(949) 724-6501 (24-hr. automated) or (949) 724-6396 during
business hours.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (949) 724-7128
Publ. Works (949) 724-7365
OC Fire Auth. (714) 744-0476
SCE (800) 655-4555
Irvine Water Dept (949) 453-5300 – Water & Sewer
Web Page
www.cityofirvine.org - Most forms are online
CITY OF LAGUNA BEACH
City of Laguna Beach
Building & Safety Department
505 Forest Avenue
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 497-0705 City Clerk
(949) 497-0759 Fax
Building Official - Bldg. Dept. (949) 497-3311 ext. 419, 418, 420 Message # (949) 497-0715
John Gustafson
Building Inspectors
Doug Miller 949-497-3311 ext. 416
Vicki Bolanis 949-497-0738
Chuck Hooton 949-497-0333
Rick Bennett 949-497-0326
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm. Must have current Laguna Beach business
license to obtain a permit.
Plan Check
(949) 497-0335, will only come to counter by appointment. May submit plans
Monday – Friday 8:00am-3:00pm.
Inspection Request
Call by 4:00 pm for next day inspection; 949 - 497-0707
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
Minor for plumbing, electric and mechanical.
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License – (949) 497-0733
Public Works – (949) 497-3711
Fire Dept – (949) 497-0700
Web Address
www.lagunabeachcity.net
Sewer – (949) 497-0342
Lag. Bch Water - (949) 494-1041
SC Edison – (800) 655-4555
CITY OF LAGUNA HILLS
City of Laguna Hills
Building & Safety Department
25201 Paseo De Alicia, #150
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
949-707-2600 City Hall
949-707-2614 Fax
Building Inspectors
Bob Hufnagle, Sr. Bldg. Inspector/Counter Tech - 949-707-2661
Joe Castro, Bldg. Inspector/Water Quality Inspector - 949-707-2665
Plan Checks
Done by outside contractor, call (949) 707-2665 to check on status.
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 1:00-5:00pm
Inspection Request
Phone 949-707-2660 before 4:00pm, for next morning inspection, inspections
are done in the a.m. only.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments - None
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (949) 707-2650; Water Dept. (949) 837-7050; OC Fire Authority
(949) 573-6100; Electrical (TG&E) (800) 411-7343 & (SCE)
(800) 655-4555; Sewer hookup (949) 707-2672; Bus. License – None required.
Web Address
www.ci.laguna-hills.ca.us - Building dept. handouts and HVAC changeouts are
online. Dishwasher & Water Heater permits can be pulled online.
CITY OF LAGUNA NIGUEL
City of Laguna Niguel
Community Development Department
27781 La Paz Road
Laguna Niguel, CA 90740
(949) 362-4300 City Hall
Bldg. Dept (949) 362-4360; (949) 362-4369 Fax
Building Inspectors (949) 362-4329 & (949) 362-4324
Dana Andrews
Van Wilfinger
Ian Nicholas
Tim Whelan
Plan Check
Van Wilfinger (949) 362-4326
Permits Issued
8-4pm Monday - Friday; 949) 362-4381
Jennifer Stone - Permit Technician; (949) 362-4324
Inspection Request
Needs to be called into (949) 362-4381 before 3:00pm prior day
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Fences over 42" in height require a permit
Important Phone #’s
Business License (949) 362-4520
Water Dept – Moulton Niguel Municipal
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6136
San Diego Gas & Electric (800) 411-7343
Public Works (949) 362-4377
(949) 831-2500
SCE (800) 655-4555
Sewer (949) 362-4337
Web Page
www.ci.laguna-niguel.ca.us
Currently, very little Building Department information
CITY OF LAGUNA WOODS
City of Laguna Woods
Building & Safety Department
24264 El Toro Rd.
Laguna Woods, CA 92653
949-452-0600 City Hall
949-639-0591 Fax
Building Inspectors Jon Traw; Building Official 949-639-0524
Victor Cliff – Combination Inspector
Abe Abraham – Combination Inspector
Plan Checks
Monday - Friday 8:00am-12:00pm; Lauren Barr, 949-639-0521;
John Traw 949-639-0524 or consultant for large plans.
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00pm
Inspection Request
24 hr. advance notice, call 949-639-0500
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments – OC Fire Authority; exempted Retrofit Windows; Railing Regirements on
Low Windows.
Important Phone #’s
Public Works – 949-639-0500
El Toro Water – 949-837-0580
OC Fire Authority – 949-573-6100
Electric – (SCE) 800-655-4555
Bus. License – Contractor’ Lic. #
Sewer (ETWD) – 949-837-0580
Web Address
www.lagunawoodcity.org - Has a little Bldg. Info, but no forms.
CITY OF LA HABRA
City of La Habra
Building & Safety Department
201 E. La Habra Blvd.
La Habra, CA 90631
(562) 905-9700
(562) 905-9643 - Fax
Building Inspectors (562) 905-9710 Bldg. Dept.
Roy Fewell – Bldg. Official (562) 905-9713
Marshall Shelton (562) 905-9714
Vance Cook – Combination Inspector
Permits Issued
8-5pm Monday - Thursday; 8-4pm Friday
Plan Check (562) 905-9710
Richie Kato; 9am-4pm Monday - Friday
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, call (562) 905-9654
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
See attached plumbing code amendments. Complete Municipal
Code is online @ Website
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (562) 905-9792
Engineers (562) 905-9720
Fire Dept (562) 905-9794
SCE (800) 655-4555
Sewer (562) 905-9792
Water (562) 905-9700 ext. 731
Business License (562) 905-9700 ext. 729
Web Page
www.lahabra.org
www.ci.lahabra.ca.us
Very limited and basic information, no permits online
CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE
City of Lake Elsinore
Building & Safety Department
130 S. Main St.
Lake Forest, CA 92530
(951) 674-3124 – Bldg. Dept #220
(951) 471-1418 Fax
Building Official
Robin Chipman, (951) 674-3124 ext. 226
Building Inspectors - Combination Inspectors
Lawrence Bobo
Tim Leon
Bill Belvin
Tony Birabent
Plan Checks
Minor plan checks take up to 10 days, all other plans sent outside and take 2-3
weeks. Outside plans go to S.F.A at (949) 475-2901, open 8:00-5:00 MondayFriday.
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8:00-4:00pm.
Inspection Request
Call before 5:00pm for next day inspection – (951) 674-3124 ext. 239.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Schedule 40 Sleeving through the entire waste foundation.
Important Phone #’s
Public Works- (951) 674-5170
EVMWD & Sewer (951) 674-2168
Elsinore Water District (951) 674-2168
SCE (800) 655-4555
Bus. License (951) 674-3124 ext 213
Web Address -?
www.lake-elsinore.org - Not much information online.
CITY OF LAKE FOREST
City of Lake Forest
Building & Safety Department
25550 Commerce Center Dr; Ste. #100
Lake Forest, CA 92630
949-461-3400 City Hall
949-461-3512 Fax
Building Inspectors - 949-461-3470 Bldg. Dept
Roger Carton - Supervisory Insp. 949-461-3478
Barry Nelson - Sr. Bldg. Inspector 949-461-3467
Randy Fiore – Combination Inspector 949-461-3550
Plan Checks - 949-461-3464
Jim Brogan, hours are the same as permit hours.
Permits Issued
Monday - Thursday 8:am-11:45am; 1:00pm-5:30pm
Friday 8:00am-11:45am; 1:00pm-4:30pm, closed every other Friday.
Inspection Request - 949-461-3468
24 hr advance notice; calls received prior to 5:00pm may have inspection the
next day. Calls after 5:00pm will have inspection on the 2nd business day after
the call.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
Class "A" roofing is required for all new roofing installations.
Important Phone #’s
Public Works –949-461-3482
Water Dept. (Devin Slaven) 949-461-3436
El Toro Water 949-837-7050
Irvine Water 949-453-5300
Trabucco Canyon Water 949-453-5300
Sewer – See Water Companies
OC Fire Authority 714-573-6100
SC Edison 800-655-4555
Business License – Use St. Contractors License #
Web Address
www.ci.lake-forest.ca.us - not much building dept. information.
CITY OF LA PALMA
City of La Palma
Community Development Division
7822 Walker Street
La Palma, CA 90623
(714) 690-3300 City Hall
(714) 523-2141 Fax
Building Inspectors (714) 690-3340 Bldg. Dept.
Paul Pitts
Permits Issued
7:30 - 5:30pm Monday – Thursday; 7:30 - 4:30 Friday, Lunch 121pm, closed every other Friday
Plan Check
Paul Pitts (714) 690-3341; office hours 8-9am and 4-5pm; Monday,
Wednesday & Thursday for Counter Checks.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice. If call is in before 9am may be done that
same day, call (714) 690-3340. Inspections take place on Monday,
Wednesday & Thursday.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Can be picked up at the city for $1.50 + tax, for the first page and
.05 cents each page thereafter.
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (714) 690-3310
OC Fire Authority (714) 523-8031
Business License (714) 690-3334
Water & Sewer (714) 690-3310
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.cityoflapalma.org - can email questions to Comm. Dev. & has
planning forms, applications & City Codes online.
CITY OF LA QUINTA
City of La Quinta
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 1504
78-495 Calle Tampico
La Quinta, CA 92253
(760) 777-7000
(760) 777-7011 Fax
Building Inspectors – Combination
Kirk Kirland – Sr. Bldg. Inspector – (760) 777-7012
Danny Crawford
Steve Traxel
Gary Schowalter
Plan Check
8-5pm Monday - Friday
Permits Issued
8-5pm Monday - Friday
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice. Or, if called in before 5:45am, same day
inspection, call (760) 777-7153
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (760) 777-7075 Coachella Valley Water (760) 398-2651
Fire Safety Specialist (Walt Brandes) (760) 863-8886
Imperial Irrigation (Electric) (760) 398-5811
Bus. License (760) 777-7060
Sewer (760) 770-7712
Web Page
www.la-quinta.org/building - lots of information, applications, permit stats,
permit forms are under ‘free stuff’.
CITY OF LOS ALAMITOS
City of Los Alamitos
Building & Safety Department
3191 Katella Ave.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720
562-431-3538 City Hall
562-493-1255 Fax
Building Inspectors Bill Sharkey – Bldg. Official & Inspector
Plan Checks
Go to outside company and take 2-4 weeks, but some are done sooner.
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday; 7:30-10:30am, closed every other Friday.
Inspection Request
24 hr. advance notice and take place Monday - Friday 1:00-5:00pm, closed
every other Friday. Call 562-431-3538 ext. 302.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Business Lic. 562-431-3538 ext. 301
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Sewer (562) 431-2223
Public Works 562-431-3538 ext. 101
Fire Dept 562-431-6026
Water Dept (800) 999-4033
Web Address
www.ci.losalamitos.ca.us - Not much Bldg. Info, under construction
CITY OF MISSION VIEJO
City of Mission Viejo
Building & Safety Department
25909 Palla; Ste. 230
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
(949) 470-3000 City Hall
(949) 470-3084 Fax
Building Inspector – Combination (949) 470-3054
Buster Scholl – Building Official
Dennis Bogle
Ted Helsey
John Seidel
Mike Henson
Plan Check
Buster Scholl, 949-470-3054; Counter Hrs. - 8:00am-4:00pm,
Monday - Friday
Permits Issued
8:00am-4:00pm, Monday - Friday
Inspection Request
Needs to be called in before 6am the morning of inspection at (949)
222-4694.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (949) 470-3056
OC Fire Auth (800) 545-5585
Moulton Niguel Water (949) 831-2500 El Toro Water (949) 837-7050
Santa Margarita Water (949) 459-6400 SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Bus. License – Use St. Contractor’s # Sewer – See Water Companies
Web Page
www.ci.mission-viejo.ca.us
A lot of information at site, includes some forms
CITY OF MORENO VALLEY
City of Moreno Valley
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 8805
14177 Frederick St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92552-0805
(951) 413-3000 City Hall
(951) 413-3210 Fax
Building Inspectors (Combination) (951) 413-3350 Bldg. Dept.
Ron Wielen
Dale Brose
Bill Hamlin
Dennis Dempsey
Mark Carlson
Craig Frick
Nicholas Henderson
Permits Issued & Plan Check
Monday - Thursday 7:30-5:00pm & Fridays 8-4:30pm
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice if called in prior to 4pm the day before
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
Applicable State Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (951) 413-3100
Box Springs Mun. Water (951) 653-6419
Moreno Valley Electric (877) 811-8700
Bus. License (951) 413-3060
Eastern Mun. Water (909) 928-3777
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Riverside Cnty. Fire (951) 486-6708
Sewer – See Water Co.
Web Page
www.moreno-valley.ca.us
Has quite a bit of Building Department information, including
Permit Forms online.
CITY OF MURRIETA
City of Murrieta
Building & Safety Department
26442 Beckman Court
Murrieta, CA 92562
(951) 304-2489 City Hall
(951) 461-6097 Fax
Building Inspectors - Combination
Dan Kaiser – Bldg. Official (909) 698-2489; ext. 6053
Joe Lancaster – Chief Building Inspector (909) 698-2489; ext. 6057
Jeff Whitaker
Bob Bookin
Mike McMahon
Jerry Welch
Rod Jones
Jeff Cadlen
Mike Hayward
Herman Lehman
Plan Check
Jim Corrigan
Permits Issued
Monday – Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, must call (951) 461-6050 by 5:00pm
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (951) 304-2489 ext. 6042
Sewer – See Water Co’s.
Public Works (951) 461-6070
Murrietta Cnty Water (951) 677-7667
Rancho CA Water (951) 296-6900
Eastern Municipal Water (951) 298-3777
Elsinore Valley Mun. Water (951) 674-3146
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.murrieta.org
Working on Building Department information, nothing now.
CITY OF NEEDLES
City of Needles
Building & Safety Department
817 3rd Street
Needles, CA 92363
(760) 326-2113 City Hall; press 5 for Bldg. Dept.
(760) 326-6765 Fax
Building Inspector 760-326-5740
Tim Dunken
Permits Issued
9-4pm Monday - Friday
Plan Check
Submit with application
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice
Currently Using
UBC 1997
UMC 1997
UPC 1997
NEC 1996
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (760) 326-2113 ext. 345
Pub. Works (760) 326-2451 Garage
Water (760) 326-5700
Electric (760) 326-5700
Sewer (760) 326-5700
Pub. Works (760) 326-5700 Yard
Fire Dept (760) 326-2833
Web Page
www.cityofneedles.com
CITY OF NEWPORT BEACH
City of Newport Beach
Building & Safety Department
3300 Newport Blvd.
Newport Beach, CA 92663
(949) 644-3005 City Hall
(949) 644-3250 Fax
Building Inspectors – Combination (949) 644-3275
Steve Hook, Chief Building Inspector
Jana Egan
Mike Dexter
Ed Hotz
Dennis Capp
Steve Michael
Paul Sobek
Lloyd Dick
John Burckle
Jim Uttermark
Mel Fleener
Steven Hook
Ray Baltera
Don Taylor
Inspectors are in 7-8am & 3:30-4:30pm
Plan Check
Susan McCourt or Faisal Jurdi at 949-644-3288; 7:30-5:30pm
Permits Issued
7:30-4:15PM ; Monday - Friday
Inspection Request
By 6am the day of inspection
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UHC 1997
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UCBC 1994
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
USPC 1997
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UAC 1997
Amendments
Current amendments are on the Bldg. Dept. web page.
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (949) 644-3311
Fire Dept. (949) 644-3106
Bus. License (949) 644-3141
Web Page
Water Dept. (949) 644-3011
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Sewer (949) 644-3011
www.city.newport-beach.ca.us
Quite a bit of information on the Building Department, for forms and
handouts choose one of the blue buttons.
CITY OF NORCO
City of Norco
Building & Safety Department
2870 Clark Ave.
Norco, CA 92860
(951) 735-3900 City Hall
(951) 270-5640 Fax
Building Inspectors (951) 270-5600 –Bldg. Dept.
Allen D. Brock – Bldg. Official (951) 276-5637
Craig Welch - Sr. Building Inspector (909) 270-5683
Dennis Hurford (951) 270-5689
Dan Derrick (951) 582-5542
Plan Check
2-3 Week Turnaround
Permits Issued
8:00am-6:00pm; Monday - Thursday
Inspection Request
If inspection is called in before 4:00pm can be done next day, call
(909) 270-5600. Inspections after 4:00pm Thursday will be
conducted on Tuesday, there are no Friday Inspections.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997, including appendix 23 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
See Web Site - Muni Code is on-line
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (951) 270-5602
Fire Dept (951) 737-8097
Bus. License (951) 270-5679
Water Dept (951) 270-5602
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Sewer (951) 270-5616
Web Page
www.ci.norco.ca.us - has general building information with handout
forms
CITY OF ONTARIO
City of Ontario
Building & Safety Department
303 E. B Street
Ontario, CA 91764
(909) 395-2023, Fax (909) 395-2180
Building Inspectors
Ken Blaylock, Chief Bldg. Inspector (909) 395-2162
Steve Cuccia
Albert Saucedo
William Johnson
John Begue
Juaquin Estrada
Carolyn Franco
Permits Issued
7:30-5:30pm Monday - Thursday & 8-5pm Friday
Plan Check
No Over-The-Counter plan checks. See front counter (909) 395-2023
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, call (909) 395-2361
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (909) 395-2605
Fire Safety (909) 395-2575
Bus. License (909) 395-2022
Web Page
www.ci.ontario.ca.us
No Building Department information
Water & Sewer (909) 395-2050
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
CITY OF ORANGE
City of Orange
Building & Safety Department
300 E. Chapman
Orange, CA 92866
(714) 744-2225 City Hall
(714) 744-7245 Fax
Building Inspectors (714) 744-2225, press 3 – Bldg. Dept.
Bob Labato (714) 744-7200
Greg Treloar (714) 744-7200
Permits Issued & Plan Check
7:30- 4:30pm Monday - Friday. Closed every other Friday.
Call (714) 744-7200
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice call (714) 744-7216
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (714) 744-2262
Sewer (714) 744-5525
Fire Dept (714) 288-2541
Public Works (714) 744-5525
Water (714) 288-2475
SC Edision (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.cityoforange.org
Very little Building Department information online.
COUNTY OF ORANGE
County of Orange
Plumbing Department
22921 Triton Way
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
(714) 834-2343, Fax (714) 834-5413
Sr. Plumbing Inspector - (714) 834-2343
Forest Rowe
Plan Check
714-834-5425
Permits Issued
300 N. Flower St; Santa Ana - 714-834-2626
Inspection Request
714-472-7922 or process online at pdsd.oc.ca.gov
Process online the day before inspection.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
Amendments
None
Note
County of Orange covers Islands, Ladera, Newport Coast, Emerald
Bay, Coto De Caza, Midway City, Santa Ana Heights, Silverado,
Sunset Beach, Santiago Canyon, parts of Tustin, Los Alamitos,
Orange and all unincorporated parts of the county.
Web Page
www.oc.ca.gov.cov
pdsd.oc.ca.gov
CITY OF PALM SPRINGS
City of Palm Springs
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 2743
3200 E. Tahquitz Way
Palm Springs, CA 92263
(760) 323-8299, (760) 322-8360 Fax
Building Inspectors Combination 760-323-8242 Bldg. Dept.
Terry Tatum, Supervising
Tom Biondi
Becky Kelley, Supervising
Karen Anderson
Raul Licon
Alberto Gardilla
Permits Issued
8-5pm Monday - Friday, open during lunch hour.
Plan Check
760-323-8242; Some smaller Plans can be done at the counter,
otherwise two weeks.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, call 760-323-8243 (automated)
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Aluminum Wire Electrcal Code eliminated. Pex piping is allowed
on case basis. Some minor adjustments.
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (760) 323-8231
Desert Water (760) 323-4971
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Publ. Works – (760) 323-8253
Fire Dept – (760) 323-8181
Sewer (760) 323-8226
Web Page
www.ci.palm-springs.ca.us - Quite a bit of information and applications
are online.
CITY OF PERRIS
City of Perris
Building & Safety Department
135 N. "D" Street
Perris, CA 92570
(951) 943-4903 City Hall
(951) 943-3293 Fax
Building Inspectors – (951) 443-1029
Rene Avila, Bldg. Official (951) 443-1029 ext. 228
Permits Issued & Plan Check
8-5pm Monday - Friday, (951) 443-1029 ext. 229 or 227
Inspection Request
24 hr. advance notice; Veronica Hernandez; (951) 443-1029 ext. 227
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – 2001 CBC
UPC 2000 – 2001 CPC
UMC 2000 – 2001 CMC
NEC 1999 – 2001 CEC
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (951) 443-1029
Publ. Works (951) 657-3280
EMWD (951) 928-3777 (Water & Sewer
Perris Water Dept. (951) 943-4610 SCE (800) 655-4555
Fire Dept. (951) 940-6900
Web Page
None, should have Web Page by May 2005.
CITY OF PLACENTIA
City of Placentia
Building & Safety Department
401 E. Chapman
Placentia, CA 92870
(714) 993-8231 City Clerk
Building Inspectors - Combination 714-993-8127 – Bldg. Dept.
Rick Rose
Al Almond - part time
Robert Chang, Chief Bldg. Official
Plan Check
Robert Chang, Chief Bldg. Official
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 9:00am – 12:00pm, closed every other Friday.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
New Residential Buildings must have sprinkler system. Commercial
& Industrial Buildings- if larger than 6000 sq. feet, entire building
must have sprinkler system/
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (714) 993-8230
Sewer (714) 993-8245
Yorba Linda Water (14) 777-3018
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6100
Public Works (714) 993-8245
S.C. Water (800) 999-4033
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.placentia.org
Some Building Department information, but no online forms.
CITY OF RANCHO MIRAGE
City of Rancho Mirage
Building & Safety Department
69-825 Highway 111
Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
(760) 324-4511 City Hall
(760) 324-8169 Fax
Building Inspectors (760) 202-9253 Bldg. Dept.
Steven Buchanan, Bldg. Official
Richard Kelley, Sr. Bldg. Inspector
Robert Perrill
Jack Murchall
Plan Check
Plan Checks going to outside source – New Commercial & SFD;
T.I. & Addition/Remodel go to Steve in Plan Check
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8-5pm
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice call (760) 202-9852
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
Amendments
Commercial buildings must have certain wiring, and any commercial
building 3000 sq. feet or bigger must have fire sprinklers
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (760) 770-3207
Publ. Works (760) 770-3224
Coachella Vallery Water (760) 398-2651 – Water & Sewer
Fire Dept. (760) 770-2291
SCE (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.ci.rancho-mirage.ca.us
Contains a lot of information and the permit application form, but
still must submit in person.
CITY OF RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA
City of Rancho Santa Margarita
Building & Safety Department
22112 El Paseo
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688
(949) 635-1800
(949) 635-1840 Fax
Building Inspectors – (949) 635-1800
Bob Cartwright, Grading & Building Inspector & Street Super.
Steve Skeffington, Deputy Building Official
Plan Checks
In House, (949) 635-1800
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday, 8:00-4:00pm; open through lunch
Inspection Request
24 hr advance notice; call (949) 635-1800 ext. 400
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (949) 635-1800
Publ. Works (949) 635-1800
Santa Margarita Water (949) 459-6512 Sewer – See Water Co.
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6100
SC Edison (800) 655-4555
Web Address www.cityofrsm.org - permit forms and application forms are
online.
CITY OF REDLANDS
City of Redlands
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 3005
35 Cajon, Ste. 20
Redlands, CA 92373
(909) 798-7500 City Hall
(909) 335-4779 Fax
Building Inspectors 909-798-7536
Ed Rehfeld
Jonas Gudina
Permits Issued
7:30 - 5:30pm Monday - Friday. Closed every other Friday
Inspection Request
24 hour working day advance notice, call (909) 798-7536
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
California Version
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (909) 798-7544
Water & Sewer (909) 798-5551
SCE (800) 655-4555
Publ. Works (909) 798-7655
Fire Dept (909) 798-7551
Web Page
www.ci.redlands.ca.us
Quite a bit of Building Department information; has job permit
application form which is submitted in person. They can be e-mailed
at building@cityofredlands.org
CITY OF RIALTO
City of Rialto
Building & Safety Department
150 S. Palm Ave
Rialto, CA 92376
(909) 820-2544
(909) 873-4814 Fax
Building Official
Chas Ferguson
Building Inspectors – Combination; 909-820-2505
Pat Anderson
Bob Lee
Bob Watson
Permits Issued
7am-5pm Monday - Thursday
Plan Check
7am-5pm Monday-Thursday, contact Pat Anderson at (909) 820-2505
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice; call (909) 820-2505
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997- CBC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (909) 820-2517
Publ. Works (909) 820-2608
Fire Dept. (909) 820-2010
Sewer (Engineering) (909) 820-2530
Water Depts. (6 of them)
Riverside Water (909) 782-0380
Fontana Water (909) 822-2201
Marigold Water (909) 877-0516
Colton (909) 370-5040
West Valley Water (909) 875-1804
San Bernadino (909) 384-5095
Web Page
www.rialto.ca.gov - No forms, but you may email using 1st Initial then last
name; such as cferguson@rialto.ca.gov
CITY OF RIVERSIDE
City of Riverside
Building & Safety Department
3900 Main Street
Riverside, CA 92522
(951) 826-5597 City Hall
(951) 826-5557 City Clerk
(951) 826-5622 Fax
Building Inspectors
(951) 826-5697
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8-3:45pm
Plan Check
Monday - Friday 8-3:45pm
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, or by 5pm for next day. Call 909-826-5361
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
HVAC 1997
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
Amendments
Fire Sprinklers are required on any new construction. Any building
that is bigger than 2500 sq. ft a 200 amp service is required.
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (951) 826-5697
Publ. Works (951) 826-5341
Water (951) 826-5442
Electric (951) 826-5489
Fire Dept (951) 826-5321
Sewer ( 951) 826- 5341
Web Page
www.ci.riverside.ca.us
They have most everything online, but no applications are online.
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
INDIO OFFICE
County of Riverside
Building & Safety Department
82675 Hwy. 111; Rm. 209
Indio, CA 92201
(760) 863-8271, Fax (760) 363-7040
Use County office most convenient for you.
Building Inspectors
Orbin McDonald; Sr. Bldg. Inspector; can not request a certain inspector
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8:00-5:00pm, if you have a large amount come in early enough
for processing or you will be asked to return the next day. You can go to any of
the County offices for any area served by Riverside County
Plan Check
Assigned
Inspection Request
Call (760) 863-8271 by 2:30pm and will usually have inspection the next day.
Can not request an am or pm inspection.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Planning (760) 863-8277
Code Enforcement (760) 863-8267
Main Dispatch (760) 863-8271
Transportation (760) 863-8267
Ombudsman – If you have unresolved problems with any county office, ask for
the ombudsman for an impartial review of the situation.
Web Page
Note
www.tlma.co.riverside.ca.us - Lots of information and forms online and can
track plans online.
See Table of Contents for areas served by the county
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
MURRIETTA OFFICE
County of Riverside
Building & Safety Department
39493 Los Alimos Rd.
Murrietta, CA 92563
(951) 600-6100, Fax (951) 600-6105
Use County office most convenient to you.
Building Inspectors
Orbin McDonald; Sr. Bldg. Inspector, can not request a certain inspector
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8:00-3:30pm, actually open until 5:00pm, but come before
3:30 or you may have to return on the next day. You can go to any of the county
offices for any area served by Riverside County.
Plan Check
Assigned
Inspection Request
Call (951) 600-6100 by 2:00pm and will usually have inspection the next day.
Can not request an am or pm inspection.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Fire Safety (951) 955-4777
Planning (951) 955-3200
Septic & Wells (951) 955-8932
Code Enforcement (951) 955-6713
Web Page
www.tlma.co.riverside.ca.us - Lots of information and forms online and can
track plans online
Note
See Table of Contents for areas served by the county.
COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE
RIVERSIDE OFFICE
County of Riverside
Building & Safety Department
4080 Lemon Street
Riverside, CA 92501
(909) 955-1800 Bldg. Dept.
(909) 955-1817 Fax
Use County office most convenient for you
Building Inspectors
Orbin McDonald; Sr. Bldg. Inspector
Can not request a certain inspector
Permits Issued
Monday - Friday 8-4:30pm, if you have a large amount come in
early enough for processing or you will be asked to return the next
day. You can go to any of the County offices for any area served by
Riverside County.
Inspection Request
Call (909) 955-1800 by 2:30pm and will usually have inspection the
next day. Can not request an am or pm inspection
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License – not required, call (951) 955-3200 for a Conditional
Use Permit
Transportation – (951) 955-6885 for hookups thru County Rds.
Ombudsman – Contact for unresolved problems with County
Web Page
www.tlma.co.riverside.ca.us
Lots of information and forms online.
Note
See table of contents for areas served by the county
CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO
City of San Bernardino
Building & Safety Department
300 N. D Street 3rd Floor
San Bernardino, CA 92418
(909) 384-5211 City Hall
(909) 384-5080 Fax
Building Inspectors 909-384-5071
Joseph Lease - Bldg. Official
Tom Odell
Geoff West
Gene Cahoon
Ron Gaston
Mike Hansen
Jack Masters - Senior Inspector
Derek Slagle
Plan Check
7:30-5:30, call 909-384-5071 (message center extension 3371).
Permits Issued
7:30-5:00pm Monday - Thursday; Friday 7:30- 4pm
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice (must call for inspection prior to 2:00pm);
call 909-384-5071 or 909-384-5057
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (909) 384-5302
SCE (800) 655-4555
Water Dept (909) 384-5141
Public Works (909) 384-5111
Sewer (909) 384-5020
Fire Prevention (909) 384-5388
Web Page
www.ci.san-bernardino.ca.us
Not much building information, no forms.
COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
County of San Bernardino
Building & Safety Department
385 N. Arrowhead Ave.
San Bernardino, CA 92415-0181
Building Inspectors - 909-387-4244, Fax 909-387-4301
Ricardo Padilla
James Werner
Ken Stang
There are many Inspectors at sites all over the county, you must call
to get locations of different offices.
Permits Issued & Plan Check
8-5pm Monday – Friday; Counter Hrs.
Inspection Requests
Various notice times.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Fire Marshall (909) 386-8405
Publ. Works (909) 387-8149
Planning Current (909) 387-4131 Planning Advanced (909) 387-0236
Code Enforcement (909) 387-4044
Web Page
None
Note
See table of contents for areas served by the County.
CITY OF SAN CLEMENTE
City of San Clemente
910 Calle Negocio Ste 100
San Clemente, CA 92673
(949) 361-8200 City Hall
(949) 361-8281 Fax
Building Inspectors (949) 361-6100
Conrad Clouse
Robert Ferguson
Will Yarbrough
Guy Dreusike
Mike Moller
Willie Tullius
Rich Farinella
John Hardesty
Plan Check
Submit at counter from 7:30-1130am
Permit Issued
7:30 - 4:30 Monday -Thursday; 8-4pm Friday. Closed every other
Friday
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, or if called in before 4pm Inspection can be
done next day. (949) 498-3129
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UMC 2000- IAPMO – CMC 2001
Amendments
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (949) 361-6166 or 6164
Sewer (949) 366-1553
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6000
Publ. Works (949) 361-6100
Water Dept. (949) 366-1553
SD Gas&Elec (800) 411-7343
Web Page
www.ci.san-clemente.ca.us
Not much information online, no forms
CITY OF SAN JACINTO
City of San Jacinto
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 488
248 E. Main St.
San Jacinto, CA 92581
(951) 654-7337 City Hall
Senior Building Official (951) 487-7330
Joe Lancaster
Building Inspectors II
Chuck Tellis – Combination Inspector
Permits Issued & Plan Check
7:30 - 5pm Monday - Thursday, 7:30 - 1200pm Friday. Call (951)
487-7330 in advance, very few over the counter permits.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice call 909-487-7330
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (951) 654-7337 ext. 364
Sewer (951) 654-7337
Fire Dept. (951) 654-7912
Publ. Works (951) 654-7337 ext. 3041
SJ Water (951) 654-7337
SCE (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.ci.san-jacinto.ca.us
Currently, no Building Dept. information
CITY OF SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO
City of San Juan Capistrano
Building and Engineering Department
32400 Paseo Adelanto
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 493-1171
(949) 493-1053 Fax
Development Services Manager/Building Official
Dan McFarland
949-443-6340
Building Department Secretary
Genny deVries
949-443-6347
Building Inspectors
Kim Brown
949-443-6342
Paul Melby
949-443-6303
Todd Morris
949-443-6335
Permits Issued & Plan Check
Counter hours are 7:30am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-4:30pm, Monday
thru Thursday. On Friday the counter closes at 4:00pm. Permit
Technician - Deena Berens, 949-443-6345
Inspection Requests
949-493-3172; 24-hr advance notice, no same day inspections.
Currently using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Class "A" roofing required; Permit required for fences over 3 feet
high and Winter grading limitations.
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (949) 493-1171 Publ. Works (949) 493-6363
SJ Water Dept (949) 493-1515 and Sewer
Fire Dept. (800) 545-5585
SD Gas & Elect. (800) 411-7343
Website Address
www.sanjuancapistrano.org
CITY OF SANTA ANA
City of Santa Ana
20 Civic Center Plaza
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714) 647-5400 City Hall
(714) 647-5808 Fax
Chief Inspection Supervisor
Steve Gutmann
714-647-5896
Senior Inspectors
Monte Bush - Combination
714-647-2765
Wes Mitchell - Pl & Mech
714-667-2758
Fred Fuentes - Electrical
714-647-5859
Everett Tomlinson - Structural
714-667-2757
Building Inspectors 714-647-5802
Glen West - Plumbing 714-647-5870
Alan MacDonald - Structural
714-647-5802
Larry Villasenor - Electrical
714-647-5893
Greg Gallegos - Combination
714-647-5865
Kraig Kiker - Combination
714-647-5864
Vince Olea - Combination
714-667-2755
George Moran - Combination
714-667-2771
John Pham - Combination
714-647-5876
Roger Banowetz – Structural
714-667-2794
Permits Issued
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8-4pm; Wednesday 10-4pm
Inspection Request
Calls before 3pm can be inspected next day call 714-667-2738
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments - None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (714) 647-5447
Publ. Works (714) 647-5690
Sewer (714) 647-3380
SA Water (714) 647-5454
Fire Dept (714) 647-5700
SCE (800) 655-4555
Web Page - www.santa-ana.org and you can email inspectors using first initial, last
name @ci.santa-ana.ca.us; such as sgutmann@ci.santa-ana.ca.us
CITY OF SEAL BEACH
City of Seal Beach
Building & Safety Department
211 8th Street
Seal Beach, CA 90740
(562) 431-2527 City Hall
(562) 430-8763 Fax
Building Inspectors
Darik Doggett
Lance Miller
Plan Check
Darik Doggett, 562-431-2527 ext. 315; 7:00-10:00am
Permits Issued
8-5pm Monday – Thursday; 8-4pm Friday, closed from 12-1pm.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice call 562-594-8553
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Local
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (562) 431-2527 ext. 310
Water Dept. (562) 431-2527 ext. 409
SCE (800) 655-4555
Publ. Works (562) 431-2527 ext. 317
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6100
Sewer (562) 431-2527 ext. 309
Web Page
www.ci.sealbeach.ca.us
CITY OF STANTON
City of Stanton
Building & Safety Department
7800 Katella Ave
Stanton, CA 90680
(714) 379-9222 City Hall
(714) 890-1443 Fax
Building Official 714-379-9222 ext. 202
Bill Davis
Permits Issued
Monday – Thursday 7:00-8:00am & 1:00-4:00pm
Plan Check
Structural outsourced, non-structural is done in-house
Inspection Request
Call (714) 890-4252 and choose option 1, before 8am, for same day
inspection. Inspection hours are from 8:00am-12:00noon, Monday –
Thursday.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
Fire sprinklers required on new construction & hose beds required on
rear of Property. Amendments can be observed at the city or copies
are .10 cents per copy.
Important Phone #’s
Publ. Works (714) 379-9222 x 205
So. Cal Water (800) 999-4033
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6100
SCE (800) 655-4555
Sewer (714) 379-9222 x 205
Bus. License (714) 379-9222 x 200
Web Page
www.ci.stanton.ca.us
Very little Building Department information is online, but they are
working on it!
CITY OF TEMECULA
City of Temecula
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 9033
Temecula, CA 92589-9033
(951) 694-6444 City Hall
(951) 694-6478 Fax
Building Inspectors (951) 694-6439
Mike Austin
Brian Clements
Steve Lankenau
Heida Osbold
Eric Rodecker
Richard Jensen
Paul Zuna
Brett Jensen
Jim Heer
Russ Grance
Rich Johnston
Plan Check
8-5pm Monday - Friday, Gary Formoe (951) 694-6439
Permits Issued
8-5pm Monday - Friday
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Bus. License (951) 694-6431
Publ Works (951) 694-6411
Rancho CA Water (951) 296-6900
CR&R (800) 745-8112
SCE (800) 655-4555
Fire Dept (951) 694-6405
Web Page
www.cityoftemecula.org
Building permit application & requirements are online
CITY OF TUSTIN
City of Tustin
Building & Safety Department
300 Centennial Way
Tustin, CA 92780
(714) 573-3000 City Hall
(714) 573-3129 Fax
Building Inspectors (714) 573-3136, 3137 & 3138
Art Gonzales
Rick Millan
Robin Mundy
Permits Issued
Monday - Thursday 7:30-5:30pm, 8-5pm Friday, closed every other
Friday
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice, call (714) 573-3141
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (714) 573-3150
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6100
Bus. License (714) 573-3144
SCE (800) 655-4555
Tustin Water (714) 573-3375
Sewer (714) 573-3170
Web Page
www.tustin.ca.org
Limited information online, no forms.
CITY OF UPLAND
City of Upland
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 460
Upland, CA 91785
(909) 931-4100 City Hall
(909) 931-4321 Fax
Building Inspectors 909-931-4110
Mark Wabnitz
Luis Teixeira
Bill Mendoza
Permits Issued
8-12:00pm & 4-530pm Monday - Thursday; closed on Fridays
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice call 909-931-4129
Currently Using 2001 California Code
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None to Plumbing & Mechanical Code
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (909) 931-4230
Fire Safety (909) 931-4180
Sewer (909) 931-4150
Water Dept (909) 931-4150
SCE (800) 655-4555
Bus. License (909) 931-4159
Web Page
www.ci.upland.ca.us - Some handouts & Bldg. information is online.
CITY OF VILLA PARK
City of Villa Park
Building & Safety Department
17855 Santiago Blvd
Villa Park, CA 92861
(714) 998-1500 City Hall
(714) 998-1506 Fax
Building Inspector
Bill Tarin
Email at btarin@villapark.org
Permits Issued
8-11am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday,
Permits by mail - call for fees,
City Business License needed, $50.00 fee
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice call 714-998-1500. Inspections after 11am
Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (714) 998-1500 Mike Knowles
Sorano Water (714) 538-0079
OC Fire Auth (714) 573-6100
Bus. License (714) 998-1500
Sewer (714) 998-1500
SCE (800) 655-4555
Web Page
www.villapark.org
Site has a lot of Building Department information
CITY OF WESTMINISTER
City of Westminister
Building & Safety Department
8200 Westminister Blvd
Westminister, CA 92683
Phone (714) 898-3311 City Hall
Building Inspectors (714) 895-2898; Fax (714) 899-9660
Robert Price, ext. 252
Saroosh, ext. 250
Plan Check
Steve Shiang; 7:30-5:30pm Monday -Thursday. Call 714-895-2898
Permits Issued
730-530pm Monday - Thursday; 7:30-4:30 Friday; closed every
other Friday.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice call 714-898-3311 ext. 251 & 249
Currently Using
UBC 1997
UPC 1997
UMC 1997
NEC 1996
Amendments
None
Important Phone #’s
SCE (800) 655-4555
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6100
Water Dept (714) 898-3311 x 574 Publ. Works (714) 898-3311 x 218
Bus. License (714) 898-3311 x 249 Midway Sanitary Dist. (714) 893-3553
Web Page
www.ci.westminster.ca.us
Currently have Business License Application, Permit, Plan Check &
Declaration Forms.
CITY OF YORBA LINDA
City of Yorba Linda
Building & Safety Department
PO Box 87014
Yorba Linda, CA 92886 - 4220
(714) 961-7100 City Hall
(714) 986-1010 Fax
Building Official
Ahmad Tabbaa
Building Inspectors (714) 961-7120
John Hernandez
Bob Silva
Mark Traboulsi
Plan Check
Plan checks are completed outside.
Permits Issued
7:30-5:30pm Monday - Thursday; 8:00-5:00pm Friday; closed every
other Friday.
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice or can usually be done if called in by
3:30pm the day before. Phone (714) 961-7117
Currently Using 2001 California Codes
UBC 1997 - CBC 2001
UMC 2000 - CMC 2001
UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001
Fire Code 2001
Amendments
See Attached (Ordinance #2002-840 thru 846)
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (714) 961-7170
OC Fire Authority (714) 573-6100
SCE (800) 655-4555
Bus. License (714) 961-7140
Y.L. Water Dist. (714) 777-3748 (Sewer & Water)
Web Page
www.ci.yorba-linda.ca.us - Quite a bit of Building Department information.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION (WHICH INCORPORATES AND
AMENDS THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1999 EDITION), WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-810
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022 et seq. authorizes the City to
adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California Electrical
Code 2001 Edition (which incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 1999
Edition), with certain amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes cities to
adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Electrical
Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (the "Code"), with necessary amendments
to assure the Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba
Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to
the Code are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained in the Code,
thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such
modifications, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the following
changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions:
A. Section 110-5 and new Section 422-4(c).
~,
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local
climatic,. geological, and topographical conditions:
1. The City of Yorba Linda is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually
experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater, are also common to the
area. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions.
Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by nature
precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply
does not. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building
materials and predispose the area to large, destructive fires (conflagration). 2. The City of Yorba
Linda is a hillside community nestled in the foothills of the Chino Hills, and bordered to the
north by the Chino Hills State Park, a vast and perpetual open-space conservation area. Urban
development has encroached into the foothills to interface with the natural open space to create
a wildland/urban edge characterized by undulating hillside terrain, limited access, and urban
structure surrounded by and exposed to the flammable and dense natural wildland vegetation.
All these topographic conditions combine to result in a condition of increased significant
potential for highly destructive fires (conflagrations) that demand more specialized and
intensified fire prevention measures than would be needed in a more typical urban setting not at
the edge of the wildland environment.
ORDINANCE NO. 20028A4 PAGE NO. 2
3. These climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small
fires caused by electrical malfunctions. These fires spread very quickly and create a
need for increased levels of fire protection. In order to minimize the possibility of
major.fires, these measures provide higher electrical standards for increase fire
prevention measures.
4. The City of Yorba Linda is located in an area of high seismic activity. The NewportInglewood Fault, located northwest of the City, poses the greatest hazard to life and
property. It is believed that this fault is capable of generating a maximum credible 7.5
earthquake. Because of the City's degree of urbanization and close proximity to a
major fault, the risk of structural damage and loss of life due to ground shaking is
considerable. Major earthquakes are always accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. During a major earthquake, fire department resources would be extremely
taxed and the ability to respond to fires would be complicated and in some cases
impossible. Increased fire prevention requirements would provide a degree of
protection from fires even if water mains are damaged or destroyed.
B. All other changes and modifications to the Code are administrative in nature and/or are
consistent with current standards and practices rather than more restrictive measures
requiring findings pursuant to state law.
Section 2. Chapter 15.16 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is hereby amended in its
entirety to read as follows:
Section 15.16.010. Documents Adopted.
There is hereby adopted by reference, as the Electrical Code of the City, the California
Electrical Code, 2001 Edition with certain amendments, which incorporates the
National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition, with certain amendments, copies of which are
on file in the office of the City Clerk, subject to amendments to such Code as set forth
in this chapter.
Section 15.16.020. Amendment of Electrical Code.
The 2001 California Electrical Code, as adopted by Section 15.16.010, which
incorporates and amends the 1999 National Electrical Code, is amended in its entirety
as set forth in Sections 15.16.030 through 15.16.070.
Section 15.16.030. Article 95 Added - Administration.
Article 95, "Administration", is hereby added to read as follows:
ARTICLE 95 - ADMINISTRATION
95-1 - Enforcement. The Building Official, or his authorized representative, shall perform
all administrative functions necessary to insure compliance with all of the provisions of
this Chapter and of all permits issued pursuant thereto.
95-2 - Application for Permit. All applications for an electrical permit shall be in writing on forms furnished by
the Building Department and shall be filled out in full, and state the location, by street and number, of the
building or place, where the work is to be performed, the name and address of the owner, the name and
address of the person who will do the work, and a statement that such person has, or facts showing that he
is not required to have, a State Contractor's license. All applications shall contain or be accompanied by a
plan and statement in writing showing the entire amount of work contemplated, the character of such work,
and a diagram of wiring showing all outlets, meter locations, conduit and wire sizes, the length of runs and
circuits, and as nearly as possible, the manner in which all wire and other electrical connections and
equipment are to be installed, together with all other information required by the Electrical Inspector and
written permission from the person or persons in control of the premises where the work is to be done
authorizing the Electrical Inspector to enter such premises and inspect all materials and work for which such
permit is requested, and to ascertain whether such materials and work comply with provisions of this Chapter
and the permit issued
ORDINANCE NO.
2002-844 PAGE NO. 3
therefor. All plans submitted with a four-hundred (400) ampere service, or an
aggregate amount of 400 ampere or larger multiple electrical services, shall
be prepared by an Electrical Engineer, registered by the State of California,
and each sheet shall bear his/her registration number and signature,
95-3 - State Contractor's License. No permit shall be issued by the Building Department
for the performance of any act for which a State Contractor's License is required by
Chapter 9, Division 3, of the Business and Professions Code of the State of California,
except to a person holding a valid State Contractor's License issued pursuant thereto.
No person shall perform any such act in the City of Yorba Linda w ithout having such
State Contractor's License on his permit.
95-4 - Fees. For each permit required by this Chapter, there shall be charged and paid
to the Building Department, a fee as established by resolution adopted by the City
Council, and at the rate provided for each classification shown therein.
95-5 - Fees For Reinspection. A reinspection fee may be assessed for each inspection
or reinspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete
or when corrections called for are not made.
This subsection is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection fees the first time a job
is rejected for failure to comply with the requirements of this Code, but as controlling the
practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or
reinspection.
Reinspection fees may be assessed when the permit card is not properly posted on the
work site, the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector, for failure to
provide access on the date for which inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans
requiring the approval of the Building Official.
To obtain a reinspection, the applicant shall file an application therefor in
writing upon a form furnished for that purpose and pay the reinspection fee as
established by resolution adopted by the City Council.
In instances where reinspection fees have been assessed, no additional
inspection of the work will be performed until the required fees have been
paid.
95-6 - Permit_
a. No person shall install, revise, remodel, remove, repair, enlarge, alter,
relocate, add to, replace, or move or connect any electrical current to, any
electrical wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, equipment, switches,
cutouts, fuses, complete mains, meter loops, meter switches, cabine t
boxes, ground or other connections, as a part of any building, structure, or
real property in the City of Yorba Linda, or cause or permit any such acts
to be done, without an application for a permit therefor having been filed
with, or without a permit therefor having been issued by, and the fees
therefor required by this Chapter paid to the Yorba Linda Building
Department and not cancelled, or expired or without having such permit
posted during the performance of all of such act, in a conspicuous place
upon the property where such acts are performed.
Any person who shall commence any work for which a permit is required by this
Code without first having obtained permit therefor shall, if subsequently permitted to
obtain permit, pay double the permit fee required by this Chapter for such work,
provided, however, that this provision shall not apply to emergency work when it shall
be proved to the satisfaction of the Administrative Authority that such work was
urgently necessary and that it was not practical t o obtain a permit therefor before
commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as
it is practical to do so, and if there be an unreasonable delay in obtaining such
permit, a double fee as herein provided shall be charged.
b. The Building Department, upon payment of the fees therefor, shall issue an electrical permit for
all materials and work shown upon an application for such permit, that comply with the provisions
of this Chapter.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844 PAGE
NO. 4
c. No electrical permit shall be issued without payment of the fees required therefor by this
Chapter or for any material or work that does not comply with the provisions of this
Chapter.
d. No person shall do any electrical work for which a permit has been issued under this
Chapter and has expired or been cancelled.
e. No person shall install any material or do any work for which a permit is required by this
Chapter after the final approval of the materials and work installed and done pursuant to
such permit, without a new permit having been issued therefor.
95-7 - Expiration. Every electrical permit issued pursuant to this Chapter shall expire upon
failure to commence the work authorized by such permit within one hundred and eighty (180)
days from the date of the issuance of such permit or upon the suspension or abandonment of
the work authorized by such permit for one hundred eighty (180) consecutive calendar days.
No person shall do electrical work after a permit therefor has expired unless a new electrical
permit therefor has been issued by the Building Department and the same fees have been
paid therefor as required by this Chapter for the original permit for such work.
95-8 - Use. No person shall use in, or on, any property, building or structure in the City of
Yorba Linda any electrical current in any apparatus, appliance, connection, equipment,
fixture, outlet, or wiring that has been installed, revised, remodeled or repaired, as a part of
any such property, building or structure, for which a permit is required by this Chapter without
such use having been, authorized in writing by this Building Official.
95-9 - Compliance.
a. No person shall perform any act authorized by a permit issued by the Building
Department in any manner that fails to comply with any of the requirements of such permit
or with any of the provisions of this Chapter.
b. No person shall interfere with, or prevent, the discharge of the duties of the Building
Official or Electrical Inspector or their right to enter upon any premises pursuant to
permission of a person in control thereof.
95-10 - -Inspection.
The Electrical Inspector shall inspect all electrical wiring, fixtures,
appliances, apparatus, equipment and connections, the use of which has been authorized by
any permit. He shall also inspect all work of installation, revision, remodeling, replacements,
removal and repair authorized by any electrical permit. Inspections shall be made, when
possible, within forty eight (48) hours, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays excepted, after a
written request for an inspection is received by the Building Department.
95-11 - Request for Inspection. It shall be the responsibility of the owner or contractor doing
electrical work, or having the same done, to request inspection of both rough and finished work.
All requests for inspection shall indicate the type of work and the kind of inspection to be made,
such as rough wiring, motors, fixtures, service, final electrical, etc., and shall specify the job
address, the owners name and address, and the name and address of the person doing the
work, the name and address of the person requesting the inspection, and the permit number.
95-12 - Rough and Finish Inspections. The Electrical Inspector shall make one inspection of the
rough wiring and one inspection of the finish wiring.
95-13 - Changes. When any changes or alterations, ordered by the Electrical Inspector, are completed,
notice of such completion shall be given to the Building Department and a reinspection requested.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844 PAGE
NO. 5
95-14 - Moved Buildings. Where a building equipped with electrical wiring has been moved
from any location to another location in the City, the wiring in such building shall be made
to conform with the provisions of the Electrical Code of Yorba Linda as to servic e capacity
and safety regulations and no person shall use said wiring, or permit it to be used, until it
has been inspected and approved by the Electrical Inspector.
95-15 - .Exceptions. Where no installation of, or change to, any wiring is made, this Chapter shall not
require any inspection, or a permit, to install, set, use, repair, renew, remove, or replace any electrical
motors, fixtures, fans, air conditioners, heaters, appliances, apparatus, machinery, or equipment consisting
of a completed unit or use by connecting the same to an existing electric outlet, or to install, remove, repair
or renew switches, fuses, key sockets or receptacle, in duly installed and approved switch, fuse or
receptacle boxes.
No inspection or permit shall be required for a public service corporation to install, alter, or repair any
electrical wiring, devices, appliances or equipment for the use of such corporation in the generation,
transmission, distribution, or metering of electrical energy, or the operation of signals, or the transmission
of intelligence.
95-16 - Entry. No permit required by this Chapter shall be issued unless written permission is given by, or
concurrent with, the application therefor, for the Electrical Inspector to enter upon the property and make
reasonable inspections of the material and work for which such permit is requested at all reasonable times
after the issuance of such permit and until such work has been completed in compliance with the provisions
of this Chapter and of such permit and has been approved by the Electrical Inspector. No such entry shall
be made without reasonable advance notice to, or a request from, the owner or occupant of any premises
or buildings that are closed or occupied.
95-17 -Defects. No person shall use, or allow the use of, or cause or permit the passing of any electrical
current through, in or along, any electrical wiring, equipment, or installation, or any part thereof, in or about,
any building or premise, within the City, for more than twenty-four (24) hours after a written notice is affixed
thereto in a conspicuous place by the Electrical Inspector stating that it has been found by him to be in a
defective, dangerous or unsafe condition and specifying the date and hour that such notice was so affixed,
until such time as the defects therein specified by said notice have been duly repaired and a permit or the
resumption of the use thereof has been obtained from the Building Department. If such defects have not
been repaired, and such permit to use said items has not been obtained within ten (10) days from the date
said notice is so affixed, the Electrical Inspector shall cause the electric current thereto to be disconnected,
and no person shall thereafter reconnect thereto, or use thereon, any electrical current, until perm itted by
the Building Department.
95-18 - Temporary Permits. The Electrical Inspector may give permission in writing for the temporary
installation and the temporary use of current through, any wiring, apparatus or fixture, for a period of time
not to exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, if and when such wiring, apparatus, or fixture, is in such
condition that it may be used safely and there exists an urgent necessity for such use.
95-19 - Change of Use. No person shall change the occupancy, or use, of any existing building in
the City, which would place the building in a different group of occupancy unless such building is
made to comply with the requirements of this Chapter for that group.
95-20 - Concealing Installations. No person shall conceal or cover, or cause or permit to be
concealed or covered, any wiring, conduit, or other electrical equipment, before such wiring is
inspected and accepted as required by this Chapter.
95-21 - Connection Permit. No person shall connect, or cause or permit to be connected, any electric
current with or to any electric wiring, fixtures, appliances, apparatus, equipment, or property, for which a
permit to install, revise, remodel, replace, remove or repair is required by this Chapter, without having first
received
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA AMENDING CHAPTER
15.16 OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL
CODE, 2001 EDITION (WHICH INCORPORATES AND AMENDS THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL
CODE, 1999 EDITION), WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-810
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022 et seq. authorizes the City to adopt
by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of Regulations, Title 24)
adopting certain uniform codes, including the California Electrical Code 2001 Edition (which
incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 1999 Edition), with certain
amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes cities to adopt
the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Electrical Code, as
adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title 24 of the California
Code of Regulations (the "Code"), with necessary amendments to assure the Code is tailored
to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba Linda
geological and topographical conditions.
as
required by its unique climatic,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to the Code
are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained in the Code, thus requiring that
findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such modifications, the City Council
hereby finds and determines that the following changes and modifications are reasonably
necessary due to local conditions:
A. Section 110-5 and new Section 422-4(c).
~,
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local climatic,.
geological, and topographical conditions:
1. The City of Yorba Linda is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually experiences
extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn (Santa Ana) winds,
which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater, are also common to the area. The climate alternates
between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions. Water demand in this densely
populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by nature precipitation; and although the population
continues to grow, the already taxed water supply does not. These climatic conditions cause extreme
drying of vegetation and common building materials and predispose the area to large, destructive fires
(conflagration). 2. The City of Yorba Linda is a hillside community nestled in the foothills of the Chino Hills,
and bordered to the north by the Chino Hills State Park, a vast and perpetual open-space conservation
area. Urban development has encroached into the foothills to interface with the natural open space to
create a wildland/urban edge characterized by undulating hillside terrain, limited access, and urban
structure surrounded by and exposed to the flammable and dense natural wildland vegetation. All these
topographic conditions combine to result in a condition of increased significant potential for highly
destructive fires (conflagrations) that demand more specialized and intensified fire prevention measures
than would be needed in a more typical urban setting not at the edge of the wildland environment.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844
PAGE NO. 7
adoption of this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed
to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange County Clerk's Office within five (5) working days
of the approval of this ordinance.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of
competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this
Ordinance. The City Council hereby declares that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and
each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase or portion thereof, irrespective
of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences, clauses,
phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption. The City
Clerk shall certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary
thereof to be published in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Yorba Linda on this 17th day of September, 2002.
ALLEN CASTELLANO, MAYOR CITY
OF YORBA LINDA
ATTEST:
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lf~'~~ ~rl' )~ ~c KATHIE
M. MENDOZA, CITY CL~ CITY OF YORBA
LINDA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY
OF ORANGE
) SS.
1, KATHIE M. MENDOZA, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY
CERTIFY that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of
the City of Yorba Linda held on the 17t'' day of September, 2002, and was carried by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: CASTELLANO, DUVALL, GULLIXSON, WINDER
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCtLMEMBERS: RYAN
KA HIE M. MENDOZA, CITY CLERK CITY OF YORBA LINDA
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION (WHICH INCORPORATES AND
AMENDS THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1999 EDITION), WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-810
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022 et seq. authorizes the City
to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California
Electrical Code 2001 Edition (which incorporates and amends the National Electrical
Code, 1999 Edition), with certain amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes cities to
adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Electrical
Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (the "Code"), with necessary amendments
to assure the Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba
Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to
the Code are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained in the Code,
thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such
modifications, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the following
changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions:
A. Section 110-5 and new Section 422-4(c).
~,
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local
climatic,. geological, and topographical conditions:
1. The City of Yorba Linda is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually
experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater, are also common to the
area. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions.
Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by nature
precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply
does not. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building
materials and predispose the area to large, destructive fires (conflagration). 2. The City of Yorba
Linda is a hillside community nestled in the foothills of the Chino Hills, and bordered to the
north by the Chino Hills State Park, a vast and perpetual open-space conservation area. Urban
development has encroached into the foothills to interface with the natural open space to create
a wildland/urban edge characterized by undulating hillside terrain, limited access, and urban
structure surrounded by and exposed to the flammable and dense natural wildland vegetation.
All these topographic conditions combine to result in a condition of increased significant
potential for highly destructive fires (conflagrations) that demand more specialized and
intensified fire prevention measures than would be needed in a more typical urban setting not at
the edge of the wildland environment.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION (WHICH INCORPORATES AND
AMENDS THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1999 EDITION), WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-810
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022 et seq. authorizes the City
to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California
Electrical Code 2001 Edition (which incorporates and amends the National Electrical
Code, 1999 Edition), with certain amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes cities to
adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Electrical
Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (the "Code"), with necessary amendments
to assure the Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba
Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to
the Code are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained in the Code,
thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such
modifications, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the following
changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions:
A. Section 110-5 and new Section 422-4(c).
~,
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local
climatic,. geological, and topographical conditions:
1. The City of Yorba Linda is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually
experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater, are also common to the
area. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions.
Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by nature
precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply
does not. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building
materials and predispose the area to large, destructive fires (conflagration). 2. The City of Yorba
Linda is a hillside community nestled in the foothills of the Chino Hills, and bordered to the
north by the Chino Hills State Park, a vast and perpetual open-space conservation area. Urban
development has encroached into the foothills to interface with the natural open space to create
a wildland/urban edge characterized by undulating hillside terrain, limited access, and urban
structure surrounded by and exposed to the flammable and dense natural wildland vegetation.
All these topographic conditions combine to result in a condition of increased significant
potential for highly destructive fires (conflagrations) that demand more specialized and
intensified fire prevention measures than would be needed in a more typical urban setting not at
the edge of the wildland environment.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION (WHICH INCORPORATES AND
AMENDS THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1999 EDITION), WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-810
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022 et seq. authorizes the City
to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California
Electrical Code 2001 Edition (which incorporates and amends the National Electrical
Code, 1999 Edition), with certain amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes cities to
adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Electrical
Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (the "Code"), with necessary amendments
to assure the Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba
Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to
the Code are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained in the Code,
thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such
modifications, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the following
changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions:
A. Section 110-5 and new Section 422-4(c).
~,
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local
climatic,. geological, and topographical conditions:
1. The City of Yorba Linda is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually
experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater, are also common to the
area. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions.
Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by nature
precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply
does not. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building
materials and predispose the area to large, destructive fires (conflagration). 2. The City of Yorba
Linda is a hillside community nestled in the foothills of the Chino Hills, and bordered to the
north by the Chino Hills State Park, a vast and perpetual open-space conservation area. Urban
development has encroached into the foothills to interface with the natural open space to create
a wildland/urban edge characterized by undulating hillside terrain, limited access, and urban
structure surrounded by and exposed to the flammable and dense natural wildland vegetation.
All these topographic conditions combine to result in a condition of increased significant
potential for highly destructive fires (conflagrations) that demand more specialized and
intensified fire prevention measures than would be needed in a more typical urban setting not at
the edge of the wildland environment.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION (WHICH INCORPORATES AND
AMENDS THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1999 EDITION), WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-810
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022 et seq. authorizes the City
to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California
Electrical Code 2001 Edition (which incorporates and amends the National Electrical
Code, 1999 Edition), with certain amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes cities to
adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Electrical
Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (the "Code"), with necessary amendments
to assure the Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba
Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to
the Code are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained in the Code,
thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such
modifications, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the following
changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions:
A. Section 110-5 and new Section 422-4(c).
~,
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local
climatic,. geological, and topographical conditions:
1. The City of Yorba Linda is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually
experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater, are also common to the
area. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions.
Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by nature
precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply
does not. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building
materials and predispose the area to large, destructive fires (conflagration). 2. The City of Yorba
Linda is a hillside community nestled in the foothills of the Chino Hills, and bordered to the
north by the Chino Hills State Park, a vast and perpetual open-space conservation area. Urban
development has encroached into the foothills to interface with the natural open space to create
a wildland/urban edge characterized by undulating hillside terrain, limited access, and urban
structure surrounded by and exposed to the flammable and dense natural wildland vegetation.
All these topographic conditions combine to result in a condition of increased significant
potential for highly destructive fires (conflagrations) that demand more specialized and
intensified fire prevention measures than would be needed in a more typical urban setting not at
the edge of the wildland environment.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-844
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA AMENDING
CHAPTER 15.16 OF THE YORBA LINDA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING THE
CALIFORNIA ELECTRICAL CODE, 2001 EDITION (WHICH INCORPORATES AND
AMENDS THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE, 1999 EDITION), WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS, AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 99-810
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 50022 et seq. authorizes the City
to adopt by reference the California Building Standards Code (California Code of
Regulations, Title 24) adopting certain uniform codes, including the California
Electrical Code 2001 Edition (which incorporates and amends the National Electrical
Code, 1999 Edition), with certain amendments; and
WHEREAS, California Health and Safety Code Section 17958.7 authorizes cities to
adopt the California Building Standards Code with modifications determined to be
reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological or topographical
conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City of Yorba Linda desires to adopt the California Electrical
Code, as adopted by the State of California Building Standards Commission in Title
24 of the California Code of Regulations (the "Code"), with necessary amendments
to assure the Code is tailored to the particular safety needs of the City of Yorba
Linda as required by its unique climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YORBA LINDA DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Findings. To the extent that the following changes and modifications to
the Code are deemed more restrictive than the standards contained in the Code,
thus requiring that findings be made pertaining to local conditions justifying such
modifications, the City Council hereby finds and determines that the following
changes and modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions:
A. Section 110-5 and new Section 422-4(c).
~,
These amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local
climatic,. geological, and topographical conditions:
1. The City of Yorba Linda is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It annually
experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no precipitation. Hot, dry foehn
(Santa Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70 m.p.h. or greater, are also common to the
area. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions.
Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by nature
precipitation; and although the population continues to grow, the already taxed water supply
does not. These climatic conditions cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building
materials and predispose the area to large, destructive fires (conflagration). 2. The City of Yorba
Linda is a hillside community nestled in the foothills of the Chino Hills, and bordered to the
north by the Chino Hills State Park, a vast and perpetual open-space conservation area. Urban
development has encroached into the foothills to interface with the natural open space to create
a wildland/urban edge characterized by undulating hillside terrain, limited access, and urban
structure surrounded by and exposed to the flammable and dense natural wildland vegetation.
All these topographic conditions combine to result in a condition of increased significant
potential for highly destructive fires (conflagrations) that demand more specialized and
intensified fire prevention measures than would be needed in a more typical urban setting not at
the edge of the wildland environment.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-840 PAGE NO. 2
2. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief flooding conditions.
Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire Authority's ability to respond to a fire or
emergency condition. Floods also disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the
County.
3. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity supplied by natural
precipitation; and, although the population continues to grow, the already-taxed water supply
does not. California is projected to increase in population by nearly 10 million over the next
quarter of a century with 50 percent of that growth centered in Southern California. Due to
storage capacities and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is
not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional on-site fire protection features.
The shortage of water would also leave tall buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a
lack of available water and an inability to pump sufficient quantities of available water to floors
in a fire.
4. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of even small fires
originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These fires spread very quickly and create a
need for increased levels of fire protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and
other fire protection features will supplement normal fire department response by providing
immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing and controlling the fire
spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems will also reduce the use of water for
firefighting by as much as 50 to 75 percent.
B.
Section 1003.2.2, Section 1003.2.9, Section 1003.2.11, Section 1003.4, Section 1004, and
Section 9102.7 of the NFPA 13, 1999 Edition.
All of these amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local
topographical conditions:
1. Natural slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the foothills of Orange
County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates the geological foundation on which
communities within Orange County are built and will continue to build. With much of the
populated flatlands already built upon, future growth will occur on steeper slopes and greater
constraints in terrain.
2. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive topographical condition,
which is common throughout Orange County.
3. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation, which places fire department
response time to fire occurrences at risk, and makes it necessary to provide automatic on-site fireextinguishing systems and other protection measures to protect occupants and property.
C.
Section 1003.2.2, Section 1003.2.9, Section 1003.2.11, Section 1003.4, Section 1004,
Section 9102.7 of the NFPA 13, 1999 Edition, Section 9102.8 of the NFPA 13D, 1999
Edition, Section 9102.9 of the NFPA 13R, 1999 Edition, and Section 9102.12 of the NFPA
24, 1995 Edition.
All of these amendments are reasonably necessary because of the following local geological
conditions:
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed over and
near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of producing future
earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes.
Earthquake faults run along the northeast and southwest boundaries of Orange County. The
Newport-
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PAGE NO. 3
Inglewood Fault, located within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933
Long Beach earthquake (6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in
an area from Laguna Beach to Marina del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another
earthquake occurred in the Jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional
planning for reoccurrence of earthquakes is recommended by the State of California,
Department of Conservation.
1. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow and fires. A
severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire suppression
activities because it is likely to create obstacles similar to those indicated under the high
wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a need to
provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors of buildings. The October 17,
1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina District (San
Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and over 500 responses, the
department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The Marina fire was difficult to contain
because mains supplying water to the district burst during the earthquake. This situation
creates the need for both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire-protection for
building occupants. State Department of. Conservation noted in their 1988 report
(Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport Inglewood Fault Zone, page
59), "unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes
places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe."
2. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make amendments
reasonably necessary. There are major roadways, highways and flood control channels
that create barriers and slow response times. Hills, slopes, street and storm drain design
accompanied by occasional heavy rainfall, causes roadway flooding and landslides and at
times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas in Orange
County that naturally have extended emergency response times that exceed the 5 minute
goal.
3. Soils throughout the County posses corrosive properties that reduce the expected usable
life of water services when metallic pipes in contact with soils are utilized.
Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by waterways and
narrow and congested streets and the expected infrastructure damage inherent in seismic
zone described above, it is prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate
extended fire department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow
(water) requirements for a given structure. Additional fire protection is also justified to match
the current resources of firefighting equipment and personnel within the Orange County Fire
Authority.
Section 2.Chapter 15.08 of the Yorba Linda Municipal Code is hereby amended in its entirety
to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.08 FIRE CODE Sections:
15.08.010 Fire code adopted.
15.08.020
Enforcement and inspections.
15.08.030
Article 1 amended -- Administration.
15.08.040
15.08.050
Article 2 amended -- Definitions and Abbreviations.
Article 9 amended -- Fire Department Access and Water Supply.
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PAGE NO. 4
15.08.060
Article 10 amended -- Fire Protection Systems and Equipment.
15.08.070
Article 11 amended -- General Safety Precautions.
15.08.080
Article 25 amended -- Places of Assembly.
15.08.090
15.08.100
Article 32 amended -- Tents, Canopies, and Temporary Membrane
Structures.
Article 47 amended. -- Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging.
15.08.110
Article 52 amended -- Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations.
15.08.120
Article 63 amended - Refrigeration.
15.08.130
Article 64 added -- Stationary Lead-acid Battery Systems.
15.08. 140
Article 74 amended -- Compressed Gases.
15.08. 150
Article 77 amended -- Explosive Materials.
15.08. 160 Article 78 amended -- Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects
Materials.
15.08.170 Article 79 amended - Flammable and Combustible Liquids.
15.08.180
Article 81 amended - High Piled Combustible Storage.
15.08.190
Article 80 amended -- Hazardous Materials.
15.08.200
15.08.210
15.08.220
Article 87 amended -- Fire Safety During Construction, Alteration &
Demolition of a Building.
Article 90 amended -- Standards.
Article 91 amended -California Standards.
15.08.230
15.08.240
Appendix I-B amended -- Life Safety Requirements for Existing
HighRise Buildings.
Appendix H-A amended - Special Hazards.
15.08.250
Appendix II-A-2 - Special Fire Protection Areas.
15.08.260
Appendix 11-D amended -- Rifle Ranges.
15.08.270
Appendix II-E amended - Hazardous Materials Management Plans
and Hazardous Materials Inventory Statements.
15.08.280
Appendix III-A amended -- Fire-flow Requirements for Buildings.
15.08.290
Appendix III-B amended -- Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution. 15.08.300
Appendix III-C amended - Testing Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe
Systems.
15.08.310.1 Appendix VI-A amended -- Hazardous Materials Classification.
15.08.010. Fire Code Adopted.
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Fire Code, 2001 Edition (Part 9,
Title 24, California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the
Uniform Fire Code, 2000 Edition, published by the Western Fire Chiefs
Association, including Appendices IB through VI-K, excluding Appendix II-F,
11-H, II-K, VI-E and VI-F, and the 1997 Uniform Fire Code Standards, is hereby
adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City for the purpose of prescribing
regulations governing conditions hazardous to the life and property from fire or
explosion, save and except as hereinafter amended. One copy of the Fire Code
is now on file in the office of the City Clerk for public inspection and are
adopted with the same force and effect as though set out herein in full.
15.08.020.
Enforcement and Inspections
The Fire Code shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which
shall be operated under the Director of Fire Services of the Orange County Fire
Authority. The Director of Fire Services of the Fire Authority may detail such
members of the Fire Authority as inspectors as shall be necessary from time to
time.
15.08.030. Article 1 Amended - Administration.
Article 1 is amended as follows:
Section 101.2.2 is amended to read as follows:
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Section 101.2.2 Application and Enforcing Agency.
The fire chief is authorized and directed to
enforce, within the scope of Section 101.2.1, the provisions of this code over all occupancies and land used
within the City.
Section 101.6 is amended to read as follows:
Section 101.6 Conflicting Provisions.
Where there is a conflict between general requirement and a
specific requirement, the fire chief shall decide which requirement meets the general intent of this code.
a
Section 103.2.1.1 is amended by adding a final paragraph as follows:
Section 103.2.1.1 General. The building official and fire official shall work cooperation to enforce the
amendments to the following sections:
in
Section 103.1.2 Section 901.4.4 Section 1003 Section 1004 Section 1006.2.9.1.3 Section 1006.2.12.2.1
Section 1109.7 Section 2501.16
Alternate materials and methods Premises Identification Fire-extinguishing Systems Standpipes
Smoke Detectors High Rise Buildings Sparks from Chimneys Maximum Occupant Load
Section 103.3.1.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 103.3.1.1 Authority to Inspect. The
Fire Prevention Bureau shall inspect, as often as
necessary, buildings and premises, including such other hazards or appliances designated by the fire chief
for the purposes of ascertaining and causing to be corrected any conditions which would reasonably tend
to cause fire or contribute to its spread, results in an unauthorized discharge of hazardous materials, or any
violation of this code or any other law or standard affecting fire and life safety.
Section 103.3.2 is amended by adding new Sections 103.3.2.4 and 103.3.2.5 to read as follows:
Section 103.3.2.4
Reconstruction. Any building undergoing construction within any 2-year period, in
which the floor area of reconstruction is 75 percent or more prior to the submittal of a building permit
application, shall comply with the code provision for new construction.
Section 103.3.2.5 Fire Protection Information on Plans.
A vicinity plan, scale no smaller than 1 inch (25
mm) equals 60 feet (18 288 mm), shall be submitted for new construction. The plan shall show the following:
1. All existing and proposed private and public streets on the proposes ,
development property
and within 300 feet (91440 ram) of the property line of the proposed development, and so identified, with
street width dimensions as per Section 902.2.2 of this code.
2. The location and identification of all existing and proposed fire hydrants within 300 feet (91 440 mm) of the
property line of the proposed development.
3. The location, occupancy classification, and use of structures and buildings on properties abutting the
proposed development.
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EXCEPTION: The fire chief, with concurrence of the building official, may waive the vicinity plan submittal
requirements of this section.
Section 103.4.4 is hereby amended by amending Section 103.4.4 and adding new Sections 103.4.4.1,
103.4.4.2, and 103.4.4.3 to read as follows:
Section 103.4.4. Penalty for Violation.
Section 103.4.4.1. Infraction. Except as provided in Section 103.4.4.2, persons operating or maintaining
any occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code who shall permit any fire or life safety hazard to
exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.
Section 103.4.4.2. -Misdemeanor. Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety
hazard when ordered or notified to do so by the fire chief or a duly authorized representative, or who violate
the following sections of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor:
Section 103.4.3 Compliance with Orders, Notices and Tags Section 104.1.2
Interference
Section 1001.6 Tampering with Fire-protection Equipment, Site Barriers, Security Devices, Signs and
Seals
Section 1109.5 Burning Objects Section 1302.3 False Alarms Section 2501.16 Maximum Occupant
Load Section 3209
Maximum Occupant Load Section 3215
Sources of Ignition
Section 7701.7 Prohibited and Limited Acts
Section 103.4.4.3. Separate Offense. Each violation will be deemed a separate offense for each and every
day or portion thereof during which any violation of any of the provisions of this chapter or of the code
adopted hereby is committed, continued or permitted by such person, firm, partnership or corporation and
shall be deemed punishable therefor as provided in this code.
Section 105.8 is hereby amended by amending and deleting permit categories and adding new subsections
as follows:
Section 105.8 Permit Required.
f. 1.
f. 5.
Subsection f. 1. Fire hydrants and water-control valves is deleted without substitution.
Subsection f. 5. Fumigation or thermal insecticidal fogging is hereby deleted without substitution.
A new Subsection g. 1. is added as follows:
g.1. General use permit. To conduct an activity or operation that is not specifically addressed by other
permits, but which is likely to produce conditions hazardous to life or property.
Subsection o.1 is amended by adding the following sentence:
Open burning permits shall include:
1. Bonfires/rubbish fires, including construction sites.
2.Recreational fires/burning in a public place.
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A new Subsection o.4 is added as follows:
0.4. Open flame devices in marinas. To use any open flame device for repair or maintenance in
marinas, or for lighting or decoration on the exterior of any boat, slip, or wharf.
A new Subsection o.5 is added as follows:
0.5. Oil and natural gas wells. To drill, own, operate, or maintain an oil or natural gas well.
A new Subsection r.4 is added as follows:
r.4.
Rifle range. To establish, maintain, or operate a rifle range.
15.08.040. Article 2 Amended - Definitions and Abbreviations.
Article 2 is amended by adding the following new definitions:
SECTION 207-F
FLOOR AREA (FS) - for the purpose of calculating square footage for application of fire sprinkler
requirements, the floor area shall include all combustible habitable areas attached to the structure,
including garages, patio covers, overhangs, covered walkways, etc.
FLOWLINE is the lowest continuous elevation on a rolled street curb defined by the path traced by a
particle in a moving body of water at the bottom of the rolled curb.
SECTION 219--R
RIFLE RANGE is any indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or target range established, maintained or operated
for the discharge of a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun or firearm.
SECTION 223-V
VEHICLE FUELING APPLIANCE is a listed natural gas compressor package not containing storage,
designed for the unattended dispensing of natural gas into the fuel tanks of motor vehicles.
VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE is any geographic area designated per Government Code
Section 51178 which contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather and structure
density which potentially increases the possibility of wildland conflagration fires.
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15.08.050 Article 9 amended - Fire Department Access and Water Supply.
Section 901.4.1 is amended by adding the following at the end of the paragraph:
Section 901.4.1 General: All street signs shall be designed and maintained to be either internally or
externally illuminated in a manner meeting the approval of the fire chief.
Section 901.4.4 is amended to read as follows:
Section 901.4.4 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and
existing buildings in such a position that is plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the
property. Said numbers contrast with their background. Said numbers for new buildings shall be either
internally or externally illuminated to be visible at night. All multi-unit residential and commercial buildings
shall have numbers or addresses placed above or immediately adjacent to all doors that would allow fire
department access in an emergency situation. In no case shall the numbers be less than 4 inches (102
ram) in height for residential and 6 inches (152 ram) in height for commercial with a 1 inch (25 mm) stroke
or as required by local ordinance, whichever is more restrictive.
Multiple residential and commercial units having entrance doors not visible from the street or road shall, in
addition, have approved numbers grouped for all units within each structure and positioned to be plainly
visible from the street or road. Said numbers may be grouped on the wall of the structure or on a
substantial mounting post independent of the structure.
Section 902.2.2.1 is amended by adding the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph:
Section 902.2.2.1 Fire Apparatus Access Roads. Street widths are to be measured from top face of the curb
to tope face of the curb, on streets with curb and gutter, and from flowline to flowline, on streets with rolled
curbs. See Appendix II-A2 for street requirements in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Special Fire
Protection Areas.
Section 902.2.4 is hereby amended by adding Sections 902.2.4.3, 902.2.4.4 and 902.4.5:
Section 902.2.4.3 Vehicle Access. Any point of access deemed necessary for emergency response shall
remain unobstructed at all times.
Section 902.2.4.4 Vehicle Access Gates. Vehicle access gates or barriers installed across streets shall be in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Emergency Access. The minimum width of
any gate or opening necessary or required as a point of access shall not be less than 14 feet unobstructed
width. This minimum width may be increased depending on the length of the approach.
As required by the fire chief, an automatic device may be required on vehicle access gates.
Section 902.2.4.4 Speed Bumps. Any obstructions in required fire access roadways, including speed bumps
and speed humps, shall be approved prior to installation.
Section 903 is hereby amended by adding an ending paragraph to Sections 903.2 and 903.4.1.2 as follows:
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Section 903.2 Required Water Supply for Fire Protection. Private dwellings exceeding 3,600 square feet
(335 mZ) in total area shall be evaluated for fire flow requirements by the fire chief.
Section 903.4.1.2 Testing, Marking, and Maintenance of Private Hydrants. Testing, marking, and
maintenance requirements for private fire hydrants shall be in accordance with Appendix Standard A-III-C1.
15.08.060 Article 10 amended - Fire-Protection Systems and Equipment.
Section 1001.5 is hereby amended by adding Section 1001.5.6 to read as follows:
Section 1001.5.6. Smoke Detection Systems. It shall be the responsibility of the owner of the occupancy to
maintain all required smoke detectors. The owner shall be responsible for the annual testing of all required
smoke detectors.
Section 1003 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1003.1.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1003.1.2 Standards: Automatic fire-extinguishing systems shall be installed in accordance with the
NFPA standards cited in Article 91 of this code. An approved automatic sprinkler system required by
Section 1003 and installed as per NFPA 13 as cited in Article 91 of this code, may be used for fire-resistive
substitution as specified in the provisions of Section 508 of the adopted Uniform Building Code.
Section 1003.2.2 is hereby amended to delete the words "Division 3, and Group," to delete item 5 and to add
item 6 to read as follows:
Section 1003.2.2 All Occupancies except Group R, Division 3, and Group U Occupancies.
6. In all new buildings or structures when the gross square footage thereof exceeds 6,000 square feet (588
m Z) or more than 2 stories in height.
For the purposes of this section, area separation walls shall not define separate buildings.
Section 1003.2.3.1 Drinking establishments is hereby deleted and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.3.3 Exhibition and display rooms is hereby deleted and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.8 Group M Occupancies is hereby deleted and the section number left open.
Section 1003.2.9.1 is hereby amended to add new Sections 1003.2.9.1 and 1003.2.9.2 to read as follows:
Section 1003.2.9.1 Group R, Division 1 Occupancies. All new Group R Occupancies shall be equipped with
an approved automatic sprinkler system. Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads shall be
used in the dwelling unit and guest room portions of the building.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not define separate buildings.
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Section 1003.2.9.2 Group R, Division 3, One- and Two-family Dwellings. All new Group R, Division 3,
detached one- and two- family dwellings 5,500 square feet (511 m2) or larger in area shall be equipped with
an approved automatic residential sprinkler system. Residential or quick-response standard sprinkler heads
shall be used in the dwelling portion of the building.
When is has been determined that any portion of an R-3 occupancy is to be protected with fire sprinklers,
the entire structure shall be equipped with an automatic fire sprinkler system in accordance with NFPA 13D, as amended.
For the purposes of this section, area or occupancy separation walls shall not define separate buildings.
EXCEPTION: In reconstruction or remodeling of existing Group R, Division 3, detached one- and two-family
dwellings where the cost of installing an approved automatic residential sprinkler system exceeds 5 percent
of the reconstruction or remodeling cost, with the approval of the fire chief, the required sprinkler system may
be omitted.
Section 1003.2 is hereby amended to add a new Section 1003.2.11 to read as follows:
Section 1003.2.11 All Occupancies, Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Special Fire Protection
Areas. !n addition to all other relevant provisions of this code and amendments thereto, all new construction
and reconstructed structures located in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and Special Fire Protection
Areas shall be equipped with an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Section 1003.3.1 is hereby amended to add a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows:
Section 1003.3.1 Where required. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems and
water-flow switches on all sprinklers systems shall be electrically monitored where the number of sprinklers
are:
1. Twenty or more in Group I, Division 1.1 and 1.2 Occupancies.
2. One hundred or more in all other occupancies, including Group R, Division 3 occupancies.
Valves monitoring, water-flow alarm and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall be automatically
transmitted to an approved central station, remote station or proprietary monitoring stations, as defined by
NFPA 72 as amended in Article 91, or shall sound an audible signal at a constantly attended location. The
signal for remote station monitoring as defined in NFPA 72 shall be transmitted to, received, and
retransmitted by a continuously attended supervising station facility that is either U.L. listed (UUFX) or meets
equivalent criteria established by another nationally recognized standard as approved by the fire chief.
Section 1003.4 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1003.4 Permissible Sprinkler Omissions. Section 1003.4 is hereby amended to delete number 4 and
renumber number 5 as number 4.
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Section 1004.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1004.2 Required Installations. Standpipe systems shall be provided as set forth in Table No.
1004-A and the provisions of this section. Every new building with any horizontal d imension greater than
300 feet (91 440 ram) shall be provided with either access doors or hose outlets located so that all
portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45 720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose
outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible
without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width nor 6 feet
8 inches (2032 mm) in height.
The hose outlets shall be 2-1/2 inches (63 mm) in size with an approved valve. The water supply for the
hose outlets shall be provided:
1. By a separate main supplied from the system side of the check valve at the fire department
connection, or
2. From an adjacent section of the sprinkler system arranged to allow the hose outlets to deliver the water
when the sprinkler system, or a portion _of the system that protects the area served by the hose
outlet, is shut off.
Section 1006.2.12.2 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1006.2.12.2.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1006.2.12.2.1 General. All occupancies having floors used for human occupancy located more
than 55 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, shall be provided with an automatic
fire alarm system and a communication system in accordance with Section 1006.2.12.2.
Exceptions: The following structures, while classified as high -rise buildings, shall not be subject to the
provisions of this section but shall conform to all other applicable provisions of these re gulations:
1. Buildings used exclusively as open parking garages.
2. Buildings where all floors above the 55-foot (16 764 mm) level are used exclusively as open parking
garages.
3. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located ab ove all other floors used for
human occupancy.
4. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses and similar structures with non continuous human occupancy, when approved by the fire chief.
Section 1006.2.12.2.2 is hereby amended to add item 4 to read as follows:
Section 1006.2.12.2.2 Automatic Fire Alarm Systems.
4. All smoke detectors connected to the alarm system shall have a light that indicates the status of the
detector. When a detector is located in a space above a drop ceiling, the indicating light shall be located
on or below the ceiling grid.
Section 1006.2.12.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1006.2.12.3 Emergency voice alarm-signaling system. The operation of any automatic fire detector,
sprinkler or water-flow device shall automatically sound an alert tone followed by voice instructions giving
appropriate information and directions on a general or selective basis to the following terminal areas on the
fire floor and floor directly above and below, unless otherwise approved:
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1. Elevators,
2. Elevator lobbies, 3. Corridors,
4. Exit stairways,
5. Rooms and tenant spaces exceeding 1,000 square feet (93m2) in area, 6. Dwelling units in
apartment houses,
7. Hotel guest rooms or suites, and
8. Areas of refuge. (As defined in the Building Code.)
Section 1006.2.12.2 is hereby amended to add a new Section 1006.2.12.2.5 to read as follows:
Section 1006.2.12.2.5 Central Control Station. A central control station for fire department opera tions shall
be provided in a location approved by the fire chief. The central control station shall be separated from the
remainder of the building by not less than one-hour fire-resistive construction with all openings protected by
assemblies having a fire-resistive rating of not less than 45 minutes. It shall have a minimum of one door,
which is accessible directly from the exterior portion of the building and shall be able to be opened with a fire
department master key. The central control station shall have a minimum of 96 square feet (9.3 m 2) with a
minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm). It shall contain the following as a minimum:
1. The voice alarm and public address system panels.
2. The fire department communications panel, a cabinet containing 8 po rtable firefighter phones and 1
headset with sufficient cord to reach all portions of the room.
3. Fire detection and fire alarm system annunciator panels.
4.Annunciator visually indicating the location of the elevators and their operational status.
5. Status indicators and controls for air-handling systems. 6. Controls for
unlocking all stairway doors simultaneously. 7. Sprinkler valve and water -flow
detector display panels.
8. Emergency and standby power controls and status indicators.
9. A wall-mounted telephone, with sufficient cord to reach all portions of the room and with an outside dedicated private line, installed in the fire control room for exclusive fire department use.
10. Elevator control switches for switching to emergency power. 11. Fire pump
status panel and controls.
12. Other fire-protection equipment and systems' controls as required by the fire department.
13. Schematic building plans in clearly labeled approved containers, indicating the typical floor plan and
detailing the building core, fire resistive separations, exit facilities, on-site water supply, fire-protection
systems, firefighting equipment, and fire department access.
14. One 3 foot (914 mm) by 5 foot (1524 mm) table and 2 chairs.
15. An approved locked and labeled cabinet containing labeled keys for emergency access and elevator
control. All control panels in the central control station shall be permanently identified as to function.
Alarms, supervisory and trouble signals as required by Items 3 and 7 above shall be annunciate d in
compliance with this code in the central control station by means of an audible and visual indicator. For
purposes of annunciation, zoning shall be in accordance with the following:
a. When the system serves more than one building, each building shall be considered separately.
b. Each floor shall be considered a separate zone. When one or more sprinkler risers serve the same floor,
each riser shall be considered a separate zone.
EXCEPTION: When more than one riser serves the same system on the floor.
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c. Each section of floor separated by area separation walls or by horizontal exits shall be considered as
a separate zone.
Central control stations shall not be used for the housing of any boiler, heating unit, generator or similar
hazardous equipment. No storage shall be permitted in the central control station room.
Section 1007 is hereby amended to add new Sections 1007.1 through 1007.8 to read as follows:
Section 1007.1 Emergency Access and Evacuation. This section shall apply to every new building of any
type of construction or occupancy having floors used for human occupancy located more than 75 feet (22
860 mm) above the lowest floor level having building access.
Exceptions:
1. Hospitals as defined in Section 1250 of the Health and Safety Code. 2. Buildings used
exclusively as open parking garages.
3. Buildings where all floors above the 75-foot (22 860 mm) level are used for open parking garages.
4. Floors of buildings used exclusively as open parking garages and located above all other floors used
for human occupancy.
5. Buildings such as power plants, lookout towers, steeples, grain houses and similar structures with
non-continuous human occupancy when so determined by the enforcing agency.
6. Buildings used exclusively as jails and prisons.
Such structures shall be equipped with a fire department-approved emergency helicopter landing pad for use
by police, fire, and emergency medical helicopters only.
Section 1007.2 Helistop. The roof area shall include an emergency access and evacuation facility for
helicopters of not less than 15,000 pounds (6803.8 Kg) gross weight. The Helistop shall have a touchdown
pad of at least 50 feet (15 240 mm) by 50 feet (15 240 mm) and a clear unobstructed landing and takeoff
area with a minimum dimension of 100 feet (30 480 mm) by 100 feet (30 480 mm).
Section 1007.3 Construction. The helistop shall be designed the adopted Building Code. Helistops and
supports shall be of noncombustible construction.
Section 1007.4 Approach-departure Paths. The emergency evacuation facility shall have 2 approachdeparture paths at a slope of no greater than 8 to 1. No obstructions, including structural members or
communication equipment, shall penetrate the approach or departure paths.
Section 1007.5 Restricted Use. Any use of this emergency access and evacuation facility for purposes other
than emergency access and evacuation shall require prior approval by the Federal Aviation Administration, as
well as by the building official and the fire chief.
Section 1007.6 Wind Direction Device. A wind indicating device shall be provided.
Section 1007.7 Special Markings. The roof top shall be marked by an emergency marker as required by the
fire chief.
Section 1007.8 Communications. The building emergency communication system shall extend to the roof.
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15.08.070 Article 11 amended - General Safety Precautions.
Section 1109.7 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1109.7 Sparks from Chimneys. All new structures having any chimney, flue or stovepipe attached
to any fireplace, stove, barbecue or other solid or liquid fuel burning equipment and devices, shall have
such chimney, flue or stovepipe equipped with an approved spark. All incinerator chimneys shall terminate
in a substantially constructed spark arrester having an iron, heavy wire mesh not exceeding 1/2 inch (12.5
mm).
Article 11 is hereby amended to add a new Section 1114 to read as follows:
SECTION 1114--CHANGES IN USE OR OCCUPANCY OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
Section 1114 Declaration of Intended Use.
Section 1114.1 When Required. When required by the fire chief with the concurrence of the building official,
any or all owners of any occupancy may be required to record with the county recorder of the County of
Orange a legal instrument of intended use. This legal instrument shall be called a Declaration of Intended
Use. The Declaration of Intended Use shall be in accordance with the requirements of this section. It shall
specifically state, by occupancy classification, all intended uses of all portions of the occupancy and may
not be modified or withdrawn without the approval of the fire chief with the concurrence of the building
official. Unapproved changes of occupancy or use can be cause for an immediate hearing before the
building official and the fire chief or their designees. Such hearing shall be conducted to rule on the
revocation of the Certificate of Occupancy and the revocation of all permits issued to all owners, tenants,
operators and occupants of all portions of the occupancy. The Declaration of Intended Use shall be binding
on all present and future owners, tenants, operators and occupants.
Section 1114.2 Certified Copies. A certified copy of the recorded Declaration of Intended Use may be
required to be filed with the building official and the fire chief before any Certificate of Occupancy and/or any
permits are issued to any or all owners, tenants, operators or occupants of the occupancy.
Article 11 is hereby amended to add a new Section 1115 to read as follows:
SECTION 1115-DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR LAND CONTAINING OR EMITTING TOXIC,
COMBUSTIBLE OR FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS, GASES OR VAPORS.
The fire chief may require the submittal for approval of geological studies, evaluations, reports, remedial
recommendations and/or similar documentation from a state-licensed and department approved individual or
firm, on any parcel of land to be developed which:
1. Has, or is adjacent to, or within 1,000 feet (304 800 mm) of a parcel of land that has an active, inactive, or
abandoned oil or gas well operation, petroleum or chemical refining facility, petroleum or chemical
storage, or
2. May contain or give off toxic, combustible or flammable liquids, gases or vapors.
Article 11 is hereby amended to add a new Section 1116 to read as follows:
SECTION 1116-MODEL ROCKETRY.
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All model rocket activities shall comply with the Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for Model
Rocketry. A permit from the fire chief is required prior to firing any model rocket.
15.08.080 Article 25 amended - Places of Assembly.
Section 2501.5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2501.5 Decorative Materials. Records of fire-retardant treatment, as per the requirements of CCR
Title 19, shall be maintained on the premises by the owner, agent, proprietor or occupant.
Section 2501.16.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2501.16.4 Occupant Count. The supervisor of each place of assembly shall have an effective
system to keep count of the number of occupants present in the assembly area. If the fire chief determines at
any time that an accurate count of occupants is not being maintained, the occupancy shall be cleared until an
accurate count can be made.
Section 2501 is hereby amended to add a new Section 2501.19 to read as follows:
Section 2501.19 Temporary and/or Portable Heaters. No person shall place or operate or permit to be
operated any temporary and/or portable heater within a structure that uses any flammable or combustible
solids, liquids, or gases without a fire department permit.
15.08.090 Article 32 amended - Tents, Canopies and Temporary Membrane Structures.
Section 3201 is hereby amended to add a final paragraph to read as follows:
Section 3201-Scope.
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small tents, awnings and other fabric enclosures also
apply (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article 4).
Section 3205.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3205.2 Location and Parking. Vehicles necessary to the operation of a tent establishment shall be
parked at least 20 feet from any tent. All other vehicles shall be parked at feast 100 feet (30 480 mm) from
any tent except vehicles parked on a public street, which shall park at least 20 feet (6096 mm) from any tent,
per the regulation of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR 312).
Section 3207 is hereby amended to add a paragraph to read as follows:
Section 3207 Flame Retardant Treatments.
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for large and small tents, awnings and other fabric enclosures also
apply (19 CCR Chapter 2, Article 4).
Section 3220 is hereby amended to add a paragraph to read as follows: Section 3220--Standby Personnel.
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The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for standby personnel in tents with an occupant load of 500 or
more also apply (19 CCR 320).
Section 3221 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 3221-Housekeeping. Section 3221 is hereby amended to delete "30 feet (9144 mm)" and to
substitute "50 feet (15240 mm)" in its place at each occurrence (19 CCR 326).
15.08.100 Article 47 amended - Fumigation and Thermal Insecticidal Fogging.
Article 47 is hereby amended to read as follows:
ARTICLE 47-FUMIGATION AND THERMAL INSECTICIDAL FOGGING
Section 4701--Scope. Fumigation and thermal insecticidal fogging operations shall be in accordance with
Divisions 6 and 7 of the Food and Agriculture Code of the State of California.
Section 4702--Notification of Fumigation. The fire chief shall be notified in writing at least 24 hours before
any building, structure or ship is to be closed in connection with the use of toxic or flammable fumigants.
15.08.110 Article 52 amended - Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations.
Section 5202.3.1 is hereby amended to add a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows:
Section 5202.3.1 General.
For locations where aboveground tanks are prohibited, see Section 7902.2.2.1
Section 5202.3.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section. 5202.3.6 Special enclosures. When installation of tanks in accordance with Section 7902.6 is
impractical, or because of property or building limitations, tanks for Class I, !I, or III-A liquids may be
approved by the fire chief for installation in buildings in special enclosures.
15.08.120 Article 63 amended - Refrigeration.
Article 63 is hereby amended by replacing "UFC Standard 79-3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
15.08.130 Article 64 amended - Stationary Lead Acid Battery Systems.
Section 6401 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 6401 Scope. Lead-acid battery systems having a liquid capacity of more than 100 gallons (378.5
L) in sprinklered buildings or more than 50 gallons (189.3 L) in unsprinklered buildings used for facility
standby power, emergency power or uninterrupted power supply, battery storage warehouses where
recharging occurs, or indoor storage of electric carts/cars shall be in accordance with Article 64. Stationary
lead-acid batter systems with individual lead-acid batteries exceeding 20 gallons (75.7 L) each shall also
comply with Article 80.
15.08.140 Article 74 amended - Compressed Gases.
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Article 74 is hereby amended by replacing "UFC Standard 79-3" with "the Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
15.08.150 Article 77 amended - Explosive Materials.
Section 7701.1 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7701.1 Scope. Section 7701.1 is hereby amended to reference "Appendix VIH" instead of "Appendix
VI-F" and to add the following sentence at the end of the first paragraph:
Appendix VI-H shall be used for determining the location of magazines. Whenever the words "See
Appendix VI-H" appear, it shall mean "Apply Appendix VI-H."
Section 7702. 1.1 is hereby amended to add a sentence to read as follows:
Section 7702.1.1 Magazines required. The regulations of the State_ Fire Marshal for magazine quantity
limitations also apply (19 CCR 1566.4).
Section 7702.1.9 is hereby amended to add a sentence to read as follows:
Section 7702.1.9 Storage with other materials. Blasting caps, electric blasting caps, detonating primers and
primed cartridges shall not be stored in the same magazine with other explosives (19 CCR 1566.1).
Section 7702.1.15 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 7702.1.15 Yard maintenance. is hereby amended by deleting "25 feet (7620 mm)" and substituting
"50 feet (15 240 mm)" in its place (19 CCR 1566.2).
Section 7702.2 is hereby amended to add a new Section 7702.2.1 to read as follows:
Section 7702.2.1 General. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines within buildings also
apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
Section 7702.3 is hereby amended to add the following paragraphs to Sections 7702.3.1 and 7702.3.10 to
read as follows:
Section 7702.3.1 General. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazine classification, quantity
limitations and construction also apply. The provisions of this section may be used in place of the State Fire
Marshal regulations for classification and construction of magazines, if determined to provide an acceptable
alternative protection by the fire chief (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapters 3 and 5).
Section 7702.3.10 Indoor magazines. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for magazines within
buildings also apply (19 CCR 1566.6).
Section 7703.1 is hereby amended to add the following paragraphs to Section 7703.1.7 and 7703.1.9 to read
as follows:
Section 7703.1.7 Other regulations. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for use and handling of
explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4).
Section 7703.1.9 Premature Detonation Safeguards. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for
precautions against accidental discharge also apply (19 CCR 1568.8).
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Section 7703.2.1 is hereby amended to add a paragraph to read as follows:
Section 7703.2.1 Public Conveyance.
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for transportation of explosives, including transportation in
private passenger vehicles, also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 12).
Section 7703.3.5 is hereby amended to add a paragraph at the beginning of the section to read as follows:
Section 7703.3.5 Explosive materials terminals. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for explosives
at terminals also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4, Article 9).
Section 7703.5 is hereby amended to add the following paragraphs to Sections 7703.5.3 and 7703.5.4,
and to add a new Section 7703.5.7:
Section 7703.5.3 Construction. Buildings or other facilities used for the mixing of blasting agents shall be
designed and constructed in accordance with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter
10 and 24 CCR Part 2).
Section 7703.5.4 Compounding and mixing. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for mixer design
and blasting agent composition also apply (19 CCR 1572.2 and 1572.3).
Section 7703.5.7 Requirements. The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for blast hole loading,
explosive initiation, and water gels, or slurry explosives also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4,
Articles 7, 8, 10 and 11; and Subchapter 5, Article 17).
Section 7704.6.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 7704.6.1 Construction. Operating buildings or rooms shall be constructed in accordance with the
regulations of the State Fire Marshal (19 CCR Chapter 10 and 24 CCR Part 2) when quantities of
explosives exceed the exempt amounts as specified in the adopted Uniform Building and Fire Codes.
Section 7704.7 is hereby amended by adding a paragraph at the beginning of the section to read as
follows:
Section 7704.7 Operations.
The regulations of the State Fire Marshal for on-site or remote processing and storage of explosives,
including electrical regulations, also apply (19 CCR Chapter 10, Subchapter 4).
15.08.160 Article 78 amended - Fireworks and Pyrotechnic Special Effects Materials.
Section 7801.3.1.4 is hereby amended to add a new Section 7801.3.1.4.1 to read as follows:
Section 7801.3.1.4.1 Firing. All fireworks displays shall be electronically fired.
Section 7802.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 7802.2 Seizure of Fireworks. The fire chief shall have the authority to
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seize, take, or remove any fireworks stored, sold, offered for sale, used or handled in violation of the
provisions of this code. Any seizure or removal pursuant to this section shall be in compliance with all
applicable statutory, constitutional, and decisional law.
Section 7802.3 is hereby amended to amend the first sentence of the section to read as follows:
Section 7802.3 Prohibited. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.4G, (commonly
referred to as "Safe and Sane") and fireworks, 1.3G is prohibited.
Section 7802.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 7802.4 Displays. Fireworks displays shall be in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority
Guidelines for Public Fireworks Displays, with the regulations of the State Fire Marshal, and the conditions
of the permit as approved by the fire chief (19 CCR 982).
15.08.170 Article 79 amended - Flammable And Combustible Liquids.
Article 79 is hereby amended by replacing "UFC Standard 79-3" with, "the Orange County Fire Authority
Signage Guidelines" at each occurrence.
Section 7902.1.9 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 7902.1.9 Additional Requirements for Protected Aboveground Tanks. The installation of protected
aboveground tanks shall be in accordance with Section 7902.1.9 and the Orange County Fire Authority
Guidelines for Protected Aboveground Tanks for Motor Vehicle Fuel-Dispensing Stations.
Table 7902.5-C is hereby amended as follows:
Table 7902.5-C Maximum Storage Height in Control Area. Table 7902.5-C is hereby amended by placing a
reference to footnote 1 in the heading of the last column to read as follows:
In-rack protection shall be in accordance with Table 7902.5-H, 7902.5-I or 7902.5J.
Section 7904.5.1.7 is hereby amended to add the following paragraph at the end of the section:
Section 7904.5.1.7 Static Protection.
Drag chains or similar devices on tank vehicles shall not be used to meet the requirements of this section for
static protection.
15.08.180 Article 81 amended - High Piled Combustible Storage. Section 8101.1 is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 8101.1 Scope. Section 8101.1 is amended to delete the last sentence. 15.08.190 Article 80
amended - Hazardous Materials.
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Section 8001.3.3 is hereby amended to add the following paragraph:
Section 8001.3.3 Chemical Classification Packet. When required by the fire chief, an Orange County Fire
Authority Chemical Classification Packet shall be completed and approved prior to approval of
architectural and system plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of chemicals on the premises.
Section 8001.15 is hereby amended to amend Table 8001.15-A as follows:
Table 8001.15-A Exempt Amounts.
Footnote 16 of Table 8001.15-A is hereby deleted.
Section 8001.15 is hereby amended to add a new Section 8001.15.2 to read as follows:
Section 8001.15.2 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store any amount of
extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the disclosabte amounts (see Section 25115 of the
Health and Safety Code) in a residential zone or any residentially developed property.
Section 8003.1.8 is hereby amended to add a paragraph between the first and second sentence to read
as follows:
Section 8003.1.8 Standby power. An emergency power system shall be provided in Group H, Division 6
and Division 7 Occupancies.
Section 8003.3.1.3.5.1 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 8003.3.1.3.5.1 General. Section 8003.3.1.3.5.1 is hereby amended to delete all three
exceptions listed in that section.
15.08.200 Article 87 amended - Fire Safety During Construction, Alteration, And Demolition of a Building.
Section 8704.2 is hereby amended to amend the existing exception to read as follows:
Section 8704.2 Access Roads.
Exception: Temporary access and water supplies for construction of residential model projects may be
approved in accordance with Orange County Fire Authority Guidelines for the Design and Installation of
Temporary Access and Fire Hydrants.
15.08.210 Article 90 amended - Standards.
Section 9002 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 9002 UFC Standards. Section 9002 is hereby amended to delete the following references: 10-3
NFPA-13; 10-4 NFPA 13-D; 10-5 NFPA 13-R; 10-6 NFPA-14.
15.08.220 Article 91 amended - California Standards.
Article 91 is hereby amended by revising Section 9102 to clarify that the standards and amendments apply
to all systems in all occupancies, and to amend the following:
Section 9102.1 NFPA 72, 1999 Edition, as amended, is hereby further amended as follows:
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Section 3-7 is hereby amended to add a second sentence to read as follows:
Section 3-7 Performance. The assignment of class designations or style designation, or both, to notification
appliance circuits shall be based on their performance capabilities under normal (fault) conditions in
accordance with the requirements of Table 3-7. The minimum voltage drop for any circuit on the system
shall not exceed 10%.
Section 9102.7-NFPA 13, 1999 Edition, as amended is hereby further amended as follows:
Section 3-9 is hereby amended to add the following language at the end of the first sentence:
Section 3-9.2 Fire Department Connections. Fire department connections sha ll be equipped with listed plugs
or caps, properly secured and arranged for removal by fire departments and shall be protected from
mechanical injury.
Section 3-9.3 is hereby amended to add the following language after the first sentence, and two exception s, to
read as follows:
Section 3-9.3.
Fire department connections shall be of an approved .type. The fire department connection
shall contain a minimum of two 2 '/" inlets. The location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet
from a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets shall be approved by the fire chief. If
acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet
connections shall be painted OSHA safety red.
Exception 1: When the fire sprinkler density design requires 500 gpm (including the interior hose stream
demand) or greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided.
Exception 2: The fire department connection may be located within 150 feet of a p rivate fire hydrant provided
the fire department connection pipe is connected to the fire sprinkler system by a stand -alone pipe that
connects down-stream of the fire sprinkler system check valve.
Section 5-3.1.5.1 is hereby amended to add a second sentence to read as follows:
Section 5-3.1.5.1 Thermal Sensitivity. When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of
undetermined use other than warehouses, fire sprinklers of the quick-response type shall be used.
Section 5-6.5.2.2 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 5-6.5.2.2 Obstructions to Sprinkler Discharge Pattern Development. Section 5 -6.5.2.2 is hereby
amended to delete exception 1 without replacement.
Section 5-14.1.1.4 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5-14.1.1.4 Valves Controlling Sprinkler Systems. Control valves shall be installed and positioned so
that they are operable from the floor below. The center line of the valve shall be no more than 7 feet (2134
mm) above finished floor.
Section 5-14.1.3 is hereby amended to add a new subsection 5-14.1.3.3 and exception to read as follows:
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Section 5-14.1.3.3 Post Indicator Valves.
from the building served.
Post indicating valve(s) shall be located not less than 40 feet
Exception: Where it is impractical to locate post indicating valve(s) 40 feet from the building served, they
shall be permitted to be located closer, or wall post indicating valves used, provided they are set in
locations by blank walls or without openings of not less than 15 feet on either side of the valve, clear to the
roof, or permitted to be placed in valve rooms accessible only from the exterior, or exterior risers provided
they are set in locations by blank walls or without openings of not less than 15 feet on either side of the
valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject to approval by the authority having jurisdiction.
Section 5-14.1.5.1 is hereby amended to revise the first sentence and add a second sentence to read as
follows:
Section 5-14.1.5.1. Sectional Valves. Large private fire service main systems shall have post indicating
sectional controlling valves at appropriate points when the system serves more then five appurtenances in
order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break or for making of repairs or extensions.
Note: A hydrant or a single fire line service to a building counts as one appurtenance.
Section 5-15.2.3.5 is hereby amended to revise the first sentence to read as follows:
Section 5-15.2.3.5 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of building and arranged so they
are located immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road so that hose lines can be
readily and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects including buildings,
fence, posts, or other fire department connections.
Section 6-1.1.3 is hereby amended to revise the first sentence of the second paragraph and to create a new
second sentence to read as follows:
Section 6-1.1.3 Any other sizes or shapes giving equal or greater sections modulus shall be acceptable
when certified by a registered professional engineer. Detailed structural calculations shall be submitted.
Section 6-1.3.1 is hereby amended to revise the first sentence to read as follows:
Section 6-1.3.1 Welding studs, and the tools used for their installation shall be listed.
Section 6-1.3.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 6-1.3.2 The use of powder-driven studs is prohibited.
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Section 6-4.5.9 is hereby amended to add a new paragraph after the second paragraph and to revise figure
6-4.5.9 as follows:
Section 6-4.5.9 Earthquake bracing shall not be attached to light structural members without a registered
professional engineer's detail and wet-stamp certifying compliance with NFPA 13, or through approval by the
specific truss manufacturer.
FIGURE 6-4.5.9 is hereby amended to delete the portion relating to lag screws.
Section 6-4.7.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 6-4.7.3 Lag screws shall not be used to attach braces to the building structure.
Section 6-4.7.4 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6-4.7.4 Section 6-4.7.4 is hereby deleted in its entirety without replacement.
Section 7-1 is hereby amended to add a paragraph to read as follows:
Section 7-1 General. When fire sprinkler systems are required in buildings of undetermined use other than
warehouses, they shall be designed and installed to have a fire sprinkler density of not less than that
required for an Ordinary Hazard Group 2 use, with a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet (279 m2).
Warehouse fire sprinkler systems shall be designed to Figure 7-4.2.2.1.1 (d) curve "G".
Use is considered undetermined if not specified at the time the permit is issued. Where a subsequent
occupancy requires a system with greater capability, it shall be the responsibility of the occupant to upgrade
the system to the required density for the new occupancy.
Section 7-2.3.1.1 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Section 7-2.3.1.1 The available water supply for fire sprinkler system design shall be determined by one of
the following methods, as approved by the fire chief:
1. Subtract the project site elevation from the low water level for the appropriate pressure zone and
multiplying the result by 0.433. The result shall be certified by a professional engineer licensed in the
State of California;
2. Use a maximum of 40 psi, if available;
3. Utilize the Orange County Fire Authority water flow test form/directions to document a flow test
conducted by the local water agency or a professional engineer licensed in the State of California. The
result shall be adjusted in accordance with the graduated scale found in the guideline.
Section 8-1.1.1 is hereby amended to add an additional sentence to item 43 to read as follows:
Section 8-1.1.1 Item 43. Flow test shall be completed within six months of plan submittal to Orange County
Fire Authority.
Section 9102.8 NFPA 13D, 1999 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One- and Two-Family Dwellings
and Manufactured Homes, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1-5.1 is hereby amended to add the following language after the first sentence to read as follows:
Section 1-5.1 Devices, Materials, Design and Installation.
At least two spare fire
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sprinkler heads of each type, temperature rating, and orifice size used in the system shall be kept on the
premise in a location approved by the fire chief. Tools designed to remove and replace each sprinkler head
shall also be located with the spares.
Section 3-1 is hereby amended as follows:
Section 3-1 Valves and Drains. Section 3-1 is hereby amended to delete exception 1 without replacement.
Section 3-2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 3-2 Pressure Gauges. At least one water pressure gauge shall be installed on the riser assembly.
Section 3-6 is hereby amended to delete the existing exception, to add the following language after the first
paragraph and to add two new exceptions, to read as follows:
Section 3-6 Alarms. Exterior alarm indicating devices shall be listed for outside service and audible from the
street from which the house is addressed. Exterior audible devices shall be placed on the front or side of
the structure and the location shall be subject to final approval by the fire chief.
Additional interior alarm devices shall be required to provide audibility throughout the structure. Sound
levels in all sleeping areas with all intervening doors closed shall be a minimum of 15 dBA above the
average ambient sound level but not less than 70 d BA.
Audible devices shall be powered from an uninteruptible circuit (except for overcurrent protection) serving
normally operated appliances in the residence.
Exception #1: When an approved water flow monitoring system is installed, interior audible devices may
be powered through the fire alarm control panel.
Exception #2: When smoke detectors specified under California Building Code Section 310.9 are used to
sound an alarm upon water flow switch activation.
Section 4-2.3 is hereby amended to add a paragraph to read as follows:
Section 4-2.3 In rooms or areas with slopes, multiple beams or construction features creating conditions
where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler head placement exceeds parameters specified in the
products listing, plans shall bear the wet-stamp of a registered professional engineer certifying equal or
greater protection than prescribed in the 1999 Edition of NFPA 13 D.
Section 4-6 is hereby amended to revise exception 3 to read as follows and to delete exception 5 without
replacement:
Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers. Exception 3: Sprinklers may be omitted from open attached porches,
carports and similar open structures. Attached garages shall be protected with listed quick response fire
sprinklers spaced to protect a maximum area of 130 square feet (12.1 mZ). The diameter of the main or
crossmain piping serving the lines in the garage shall be equal to the largest diameter piping on any main or
cross main within the system.
Section 4-6 is hereby amended to add a new paragraph after the last exception to read as follows:
Section 4-6 Location of Sprinklers. All attics shall be protected with intermediate
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temperature quick response heads, which shall be located to protect attic penetrations created by access
scuttles or mechanical equipment.
Section 9102.9 NFPA 13R, 1999 Edition, Installation of Sprinkler System in Residential Occupancies up to
and Including Four Stories in Height, is hereby amended as follows:
Section 2-4.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2-4.6 Alarms. Local water-flow alarms shall be provided on all sprinkler systems and shall be
connected to the building fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system where provided. Group R
occupancies containing less than the number of stories, dwelling units or occupant load specified in
Section 1006.2.9.1.1 of the 2000 California Fire Code as requiring a fire alarm system shall be provided
with a minimum of one approved interior alarm device in each unit. Sound levels in all sleeping areas
shall be minimum of 15 dBA above the average ambient sound or a minimum of 70 dBA with all
intervening doors closed. Alarms shall be audible within all other living areas within each dwelling unit.
When not connected to a fire alarm or water-flow monitoring system, audible devices shall be powered
from an uninteruptible circuit (except for overcurrent protection) serving normally operated appliances in
the residence.
There shall also be a minimum of one exterior alarm-indicating device, listed for outside service and
audible from the access roadway that serves that building.
Section 2-5.1.7.3 is amended to add language at the end of the section to read as follows:
Section 2-5.1.7.3 Sprinklers shall be positioned so that the response time and discharge are not unduly
affected by obstructions such as ceiling slope, beams, or light fixtures. In rooms or areas with multiple
beams or construction features creating conditions where sprinklers are obstructed, or the sprinkler head
placement exceeds the maximum allowable deflector distance specified in the products listing, plans shall
bear the wet-stamp of a registered professional engineer certifying equal or greater protection than
prescribed in the 1999 Edition of NFPA 13 R.
Section 2-6 is hereby amended to revise exception 4 to read as follows:
Section 2-6 Location of Sprinklers. Exception 4: Sprinklers may be omitted from penthouse equipment
rooms, crawl spaces, floor ceiling spaces, elevator shafts, and other concealed spaces that are not
intended for living purposes or storage. Sprinklers may also be omitted from attics that are not located
over dwelling units. When attics are separated by unit, each unit's attic space may be protected per the
OCFA amended NFPA 13D section on head locations in attics of single family homes. All other attics shall
be protected per 1999 edition of NFPA 13.
Section 9102.10 NFPA 14, 2000 Edition, Installation of Standpipe, Private Hydrant and Hose Systems, is
hereby amended as follows:
Section 2-8.2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2-8.2 The fire department connection shall have a minimum of two 2 '/", internal threaded (NHS)
inlets. Additional inlets shall be provided on a 250 GPM per inlet ratio to meet the system demand. The
inlets shall be provided with approved caps to protect the system from entry of debris. The location of the
FDC shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. If acceptable to the water
authority, it may be installed on the backflow assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted
OSHA safety red.
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Section 5-3.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 5-3.1 Location of Hose Connections, General. Class I Standpipe hose connections shall be
unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
Class II Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 3 feet or more
than 5 feet above the finished floor.
Class III Standpipe hose connections shall be unobstructed and shall be located not less than 18 inches or
more than 24 inches above the finished floor.
Section 9102.11 NFPA 20, 1999 Edition, Installation of Stationary Pumps for Fire Protection is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 2-14.1.2 is hereby amended to delete the first sentence and to add additional language to read as
follows:
Section 2-14.1.2 All new fire pump installations shall be designed to test the pump and suction supply and
determine that the system is operating in accordance with the design. The flow shall continue until flow has
stabilized. (See 11-2.6.3). The fire pump(s) shall be designed to allow for testing of the fire pump(s) by both a
listed and approved exterior discharge test-header device(s) and a listed and approved metering device that
re-circulates the test water to the suction line or returns the test water to the water source in accordance with
Appendix A-2-14.1.2 and A-2-14.2.1.
Section 9102.12 NFPA 24, 1995 Edition, Installation of Private Fire Service Mains and Their Appurtenances
is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1-5 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1-5 Installation Work. Installation work shall be done by fully experienced and responsible
contractors licensed in the state to do such work. Work shall not begin until plans are approved and
appropriate permits secured.
Section 2-2.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2-2.6 Connections larger than 2 inches to public water systems shall be controlled by a post indicator
valve of an approved type and located not less than 40 feet from the building protected. Where the water
authority has regulations regarding the connection of private fire service mains, they shall apply. Where the
water authority requires back-flow protection the following methods or assemblies are acceptable:
1. An above ground assembly approved by the water authority, painted OSHA safety red, and with the
valves locked in the open position. Valves controlling more than 100 sprinkler heads shall be monitored to
an approved location.
2. A below ground assembly approved by the water authority and located in an approved vault. The last
valve on the assembly shall be controlled by an approved post indicator device (see Figure A-2.6 b). The
post indicator device shall be painted OSHA safety red, be locked in the open position and if controlling
more than 100 sprinkler heads monitored to an approved location.
Exception: Where it is impractical to locate post indicating valve(s) 40 feet from the building served, they shall
be permitted to be located closer, or wall post indicating valves used, provided they are set in locations by
blanks walls or without openings
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of not less than 15 feet on either side of the valve, clear to the roof, or permitted to be placed in valve rooms
accessible only from the exterior, or exterior risers provided they are set in locations by blanks walls or
without openings of not less than 15 feet on either side of the valve, clear to the roof. The location is subject
to approval by the authority having jurisdiction.
Section 2-6.2 is hereby amended to add language to the end of the first sentence to read as follows:
Section 2-6.2 Fire department connections shall be equipped with listed plugs or caps, properly secured and
arranged for removal by fire departments and shall be protected from mechanical injury.
Section 2-6.6 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 2-6.6 The fire department connection shall contain a minimum of two 2 1/2" inlets. The location shall
be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant. The size of piping and the number of inlets
shall be approved by the fire chief. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be installed on the backflow
assembly. Fire department inlet connections shall be painted OSHA safety red.
Exception 1: When the system design demand is 500 gpm, including the interior hose stream demand, or
greater, or a standpipe system is included, four 2 1/2" inlets shall be provided.
Exception 2: The fire department connection may be located within 150 feet of a private hydrant providing the
fire department connection pipe is connected to the fire sprinkler system by a stand -alone pipe that connects
down-stream of the sprinkler system check valve.
Section 2-6.9 is hereby amended to revise the first sentence to read as follows:
Section 2.6.9 Fire department connections shall be on the street side of a building and arranged so they are
located immediately adjacent to the approved fire department access road so that hose lines can be readily
and conveniently attached to the inlets without interference from nearby objects including buildings, fence,
posts, or other fire department connections.
Section 8-5.2 is hereby amended to revise the first sentence to read as follows:
Section 8-5.2 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with asphalt or other
corrosion-retarding material after assembly and prior to poly-tube installation.
Section 8-5 is hereby amended to add a new Section 8-5.3 to read as follows:
Section 8-5.3 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be stainless steel.
Section 3-3.2 is hereby amended to revise the exception to read as follows:
Section 3-3.2 Where it is impractical to locate post indicating valve(s) 40 feet from the building served, they
shall be permitted to be located closer, or wall post indicating valves used provided they are set in locations
by blank walls, or without openings of not less than 15 feet on either side of the valve, clear to the roof, or
permitted to be placed in valve rooms accessible only from the exterior, or exterior risers provided they are set
in locations by blanks walls or without openings of not less than 15 feet on eit her side of the valve, clear to the
roof. The location is subject to approval by the authority having jurisdiction.
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Section 3-5.1 is hereby amended to revise the first sentence and to add a second sentence to read as
follows:
Section 3-5.1 Large private fire service main systems shall have post indicating sectional controlling valves
after five appurtenances in order to permit sectionalizing the system in the event of a break or for making of
repairs or extensions. A hydrant or a single fire line service to a building counts as one appurtenances.
Section 7-2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 7-2 Coating and Lining of Buried Pipe. All ferrous metal pipe shall be lined, and steel pipe shall be
coated and wrapped, with joints coated and wrapped after assembly. All ferrous pipe and fittings shall be
protected with a loose 8-mill polyethylene tube. The ends of the tube shall be sealed with 2-inch wide tape
approved for underground use. Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Section 8-6.2.1 is hereby amended to add a sentence at the end of the section to read as follows:
Section 8-6.2.1 The trench shall be excavated for thrust blocks and inspected prior to pour. Care shall be
taken when forming and pouring thrust blocks that fittings and joints are not buried in concrete.
Section 8-7.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 8-7.1 Backfill shall be well tamped in layers and wetted under and around pipes to prevent
settlement or lateral movement. Backfill shall consist of clean fill sand to a minimum 12" below and to a
minimum of 12" above the pipe.
15.08.230 Appendix I-B amended - Life-Safety Requirements For Existing HighRise Buildings.
Section 1 of Appendix I-B is hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 1--Scope. These provisions apply to all existing high-rise buildings constructed prior to the adoption
of this appendix, each having floors used for human occupancy located 75 feet (22 860 mm) or more above
the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.
Section 6.1 is hereby amended to amend item to read as follows:
Section 6.1, item 2 Automatic Sprinklers. An approved automatic fireextinguishing system shall be installed
throughout the building in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 13 as adopted in Appendix V of this
code. In addition to the main water supply, a secondary on-site supply of water equal to the hydraulically
calculated sprinkler design demand plus 100 gallons (378.5 L) per minute additional for the total standpipe
system shall be provided. This supply shall be automatically available if the principal supply fails and shall
have a duration of 30 minutes.
Sprinkler control valves and water flow detecting devices shall be provided at the lateral connection to the
riser on each floor.
15.08.240 Appendix II-A amended - Suppression and Control of Hazardous Fire Areas.
Appendix ll-A is hereby amended to revise Section 18 to read as follows:
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Section 18 Unusual Circumstances.
The fire chief may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance
the purposes of this article if he determines in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
18.1. Difficult terrain.
18.2. Danger of erosion.
18.3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies, California Native Plant
Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
18.4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
18.5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions
of Sections 15, 16 or 17 of this appendix undesirable or impractical.
Appendix II-A Special Hazards is hereby amended to add a new Section_ 25 to read as follows:
Section 25 Use Of Equipment.
25.1
25.2
25.3
25.4
Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated, in,
upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon
fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section 25.3 maintained in
effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for the prevention of
fire pursuant to Section 25.3.
Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to this section shall not
be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite
any flammable material.
A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of
removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in
size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels or which is
qualified and rated by the United States Forest Service.
Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except
motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as
defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California.
25.5
Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases pass through
the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in
effective mechanical condition.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-840 PAGE NO. 30
Appendix II-A is hereby amended to add a new Section 26 to read as follows:
Section 26 Notice Of Spark Arrester Requirement.
No person shall sell, offer for sale, lease, or rent to any person any internal combustion engine subject to the
provisions of Section 25 and not subject to the provisions of Section 13005 of the Health and Safety Code,
unless he provides a written notice to the purchaser or bailee, at the time of sale or at the time of entering
into the lease or rental contract, stating that it is a violation of the UFC to use or operate the engine in, upon
or adjoining any hazardous fire area, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in
Section 25, maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped and maintained for
the prevention of fire pursuant to Section 27.
Appendix II-A is hereby amended to add a new Section 27 to read as follows:
Section 27 Fuel Modification Requirements For New Construction. All new buildings to be built or installed in
areas containing combustible vegetation shall comply with the following:
27.1
Preliminary fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire chief
concurrent with the submittal for approval of any tentative map.
27.2 Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire chief prior to the issuance
of a grading permit.
27.3 The fuel modification plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange County Fire Authority Fuel
Modification Plan Guidelines.
27.4 The fuel modification plan may be altered if conditions change. Any alterations to the fuel modification
shall be approved by the fire chief.
27.5 All elements of the fuel modification plan shall be maintained in accordance with the approved plan
and are subject to the enforcement process outlined in Section 16.
15.08.250 APPENDIX II-A-2 new - SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREAS.
A new Appendix II-A-2 is hereby added to read as follows:
APPENDIX II-A-2 SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREAS I VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONES
Section 1 Scope. The existence of structures in, or adjacent to, grass, brush-, or forest-covered lands poses
a risk to life and property from fires. This includes the risk of an uncontrolled fire spreading into structures, fire
exposures from adjacent structures, and structure fires spreading to wildland fuels. In order to mitigate the
risks in these special fire protection areas, provide safeguards to prevent fire from occurring, and to provide
adequate fire protection facilities to control the spread of fires, all buildings, structures, and lands located
within special fire protection areas shall be in accordance with Appendix II-A-2.
Section 2 Definitions.
ENCLOSED STRUCTURE. A structure with a roof and two or more sides.
EXPOSED SIDE. For the purpose of applying requirements to structures in Special Fire Protection Area /
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the exposed side of a
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structure shall be defined as the exterior wall of a structure for which a 100 foot (480 mm) perpendicular line
drawn from any portion of that wall intersects the fuel modification zone or any forest-covered, brushcovered, grass-covered area or other land covered with combustible vegetation.
RECONSTRUCTION/ROOM ADDITION. In Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones, any existing building undergoing construction/room addition within any 2-year period, in which the
area of reconstruction is 75 percent or more prior to the submittal of a building permit application, shall
comply with all the code provisions for new construction and this Appendix.
SPECIAL FIRE PROTECTION AREA / VERY HIGH FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY ZONE is any geographic
area designated by the fire chief which contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather
and structure density which potentially increases the possibility of wildland conflagration fires.
UNENCLOSED STRUCTURE. Includes structures with a roof and no more than one side and structures
having no roof or other covering. Unenclosed structures include patio covers, decks and balconies.
Section 3 Authority.
The fire chief shall have the responsibility to designate all Special Fire Protection Areas I Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones.
Section 4 Fuel Modification Plans.
4.1
General. Fuel Modification plans shall be prepared in accordance with this section.
4.2 Fuel Modification Plan. Preliminary fuel modification plans for all improvements in areas containing
combustible vegetation shall be submitted to the fire chief concurrent with the submittal for approval of
any tentative map. Final fuel modification plans shall be submitted to and approved by the fire chief
prior to the issuance of a grading permit. The plans shall meet the criteria set forth in the Orange
County Fire Authority Fuel Modification Guidelines for High Fire Hazard Areas.
Exception: The fire chief, with the concurrence of the Building Official, may waive the vicinity plan submittal
requirements of this section.
4.3
Issuance of Grading or Building Permits. No grading permit or, if no grading permit is to be issued, no
building permit for new construction, shall be issued prior to the submittal to and approval by the Fire
Authority of vicinity and fuel modification plans as required by this Section.
Section 5 Street Widths.
The minimum width of private and public streets shall not be less than 28 feet (8534 mm). Private streets and
driveways serving no more than 3 dwellings and not exceeding 150 feet (45 720 mm) in length shall not be
less than 24 feet (7315 mm) in width.
Section 6 is included in the fire code for information purposes only. This section is part of the building code
and enforced by the building official.
Section 6 Building Construction Features.
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6.1.
General. In addition to other relevant provisions of the adopted Building Code, all structures
located within Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall also be in
accordance with Section 6.
6.2. Exterior Walls. The exposed side of exterior walls, including enclosed accessory structures, shall be
of non-combustible materials or 1-hour fire resistive construction for the exterior portion. No
openings shall be permitted in such walls.
EXCEPTION: 13/8 inch (34 mm) solid core doors, metal doors, and multiglazed windows and
doors are permitted.
6.3. Attic and Foundation Ventilation Openings. Attic or foundation ventilation openings in vertical walls
and attic roof vents shall not exceed 144 square inches (.09 m2) per opening and shall be covered
with metal louvers and 1/4 inch (6.25 mm) mesh corrosion-resistant metal screen. Ventilation
openings and access doors shall not be permitted on the exposed side of the structure.
6.4. Unenclosed Accessory Structures. Unenclosed accessory structures on the exposed side, with
openings between the living area and the accessory structure, shall be of noncombustible, one-hour
fire-resistive or heavy timber construction.
EXCEPTION 1: Where openings in the wall between the living area and the accessory structure are
protected by a fire assembly having a 20-minute fireprotection rating.
EXCEPTION 2: The walking surface of balconies and decks may be constructed of non-rated materials.
EXCEPTION 3: In lieu of fire protection as outlined in this section, accessory structures may be protected
by an approved residential automatic fire sprinkler system.
6.5. Property Lines. Structure on adjacent properties shall be 5 feet (1524 ram) from properly lines or
shall be separated by a minimum of 10 feet (3048 ram).
EXCEPTION: Exterior walls with no openings are exempt from requirements of this Section provided
exterior portion of exterior walls shall be of non-combustible or 1-hour fire resistive construction.
6.6.
6.7.
Cornices, Eave Overhangs, Soffits and Exterior Balconies. Cornices, cave overhangs, soffits, exterior
balconies and similar architectural appendages and projections on the exposed side of the structure
shall be of noncombustible construction or enclosed in one-hour fire resistive material or heavy
timber construction conforming to Section 605.6 of the UBC. Space between rafters at the roof
overhangs shall be protected by non-combustible materials or with double 2 inch (51 mm) nominal
solid blocking under the exterior wall covering. No ventilation openings or other openings shall be
permitted in cave overhangs, soffits, between rafters at caves or in other overhanging areas on the
exposed side of the structure.
Roof Coverings. Roof coverings on structures in Special Fire Protection Areas / Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zones shall be as follows:
a) New and Reconstruction. Roof Covering for new construction and reconstruction shall, as a minimum,
be a Class A roof assembly.
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b) Repairs and Additions. Repairs and additions of 10 percent or more of an existing roof area
shall be with a Class A roof covering.
6.8. Skylights. Skylights shall have a noncombustible frame glazed with dual glazing of heat
strengthened or fully tempered glass or shall be a 3/4 hour fire resistive assembly.
6.9. Automatic Fire Extinguishing Systems. All new construction and reconstructed structures located
in Special Fire Protection Area /Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall be equipped with an
approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
EXCEPTION:
Accessory structures such as patio covers, storage sheds, bridges, decks,
carports, greenhouses or similar structures are exempt from requirements of this section.
Section 7 Exclusions from Special Fire Protection Areas.
A property which is designated as being within a Special Fire Protection Area I Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones may later be excluded from within the Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones, upon a finding that inclusion of the property within a Special Fire Protection Area / Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and the application of the requirements of this Appendix to the property
are no longer necessary for effective fire protection within the area to be excluded. _
The procedures for excluding a property from within a Special Fire Protection Area and the requirements
of this Appendix are set forth in Sections 8 and 9 below.
Upon determination that the property shall be excluded from the Special Fire Protection Area / Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zones, the property shall be relieved of further compliance with this Appendix.
Section 8 Conditional Exclusions.
The City Council finds that, under the following circumstances, an area previously designated as being
within a Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones shall:
8.1.
No longer be included within a Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones
because the requirements of this Appendix are no longer necessary for effective fire protection
within the area to be excluded;
8.2.
Be excluded from the requirements of this Appendix because, as a result of its location and/or
through required compliance with the provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone Guidelines
in effect for the area as required by Section 11, the area will no longer be in, upon, or adjoining a
Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones; and
Be removed from the Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map.
The conditions for such an exclusion (the "Exclusion Conditions") shall be as follows:
8.3.
8.3.1. A final subdivision or parcel map (a "Map") for the Property to be excluded has been recorded in
the official records of the County Recorder and that Map:
a.
clearly identifies the Property to be excluded; and
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b. was approved subject to conditions of approval which include those conditions described in
Section 11;
8.3.2. Compliance with Section 11 Item 1 has been certified by the fire chief as evidenced by its execution of
a document in substantially the form of Section 11; and
8.3.3. Application for revision of the Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones map has been made to the City Council, accompanied by all required fees.
Section 9 Petitions for Exclusions.
A property within a Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones may be excluded
from the Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones under circumstances other
than those set forth in Section 11 provided that:
9.1.
The legal or equitable owner of the property petitions the City Council to have that property excluded
from the Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones and the requirements of
this Appendix;
9.2. The City Council makes a finding, supported by substantial evidence in the record, that the requirements
of this Appendix are not necessary for effective fire protection within the area to be excluded; and
9.3. The City Council makes a finding, supported by substantial evidence in the record, that, as a result of its
location and/or through required compliance with the provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification
Zone Guidelines in effect for the area as required by Section 11, the area will no longer be in, upon, or
adjoining a Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
9.4.
The City Council may impose such conditions on the removal of properties from the Special Fire
Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones as may be required in order for the City
Council to make these findings.
Section 10 Additions to Special Fire Protection Areas.
The City Council may add areas to a Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones,
including areas previously removed pursuant to Sections 8 and 9 above, if the City Council finds, upon
substantial evidence in the record, that the requirements of this Appendix are required for effective fire
protection within the area to be designated a Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zones. The demonstrated failure of a property owner to substantially comply with any of the conditions in
Section 11 may constitute substantial evidence that imposition of the requirements of this Appendix are
required for effective fire protection within the property to be re-designated as a Special Fire Protection Area /
Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones, provided that the property meets all other state and local
requirements for inclusion within a Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
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Section 11 Required Conditions of Approval.
11.1. There shall be created and maintained on and/or adjoining the Property a fuel modification zone
(the "Fuel Modification Zone") which meets all standard fuel modification requirements of the City
Council.
11.2. Compliance with any maintenance provisions of the applicable fuel modification requirements shall
be enforced pursuant to the provisions of any applicable Fuel Modification Zone Maintenance
Guidelines, if adopted by the City Council, or through any other legal remedy available to the City
Council including fees, liens, prosecution and so forth.
11.3. Where the Fuel Modification Zone is to be maintained by a homeowners' association:
a. The conditions, covenants and restrictions recorded against all property within the homeowners'
association shall require specifically budgeted funds sufficient to meet the ongoing maintenance
obligations of the applicable fuel modification requirements.
b. The Fuel Modification Zone shall be subject to an annual inspection conducted by a representative of
the fire chief in order to assure that the Fuel Modification Zone continues to be maintained in
compliance with the applicable fuel modification requirements. A reasonable fee, to be established by
the fire chief from time to time, may be charged to each homeowners' association subject to the fuel
modification requirements to offset the costs of the annual inspection.
11.4. Any occupied structure on any lot which adjoins a Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone shall be constructed in compliance with all requirements of the Uniform
Building Code and Uniform Fire Code which are applicable to dwellings or occupied structures which
are built on lots within Special Fire Protection Areas / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones with the
exception that sprinklers shall not be required unless otherwise provided for by other applicable
provisions of the Uniform Building Code or the Uniform Fire Code. For purposes of this Section 11,
adjoining means the first row of buildings bordering a Special Fire Protection Area 1 Very High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone.
11.5. Before Certificate of Occupancy (or its equivalent) is issued by the fire chief for any Adjoining
Structure, all requirements of Section 11 must first be satisfied to the satisfaction of the Fire
Authority.
11.6. All construction within a tract which is to be removed from a Special Fire Protection Area / Very High
Fire Hazard Severity Zone shall have Class A roof assemblies.
Section 12 Amendments to Special Fire Protection Area Map.
The fire chief shall cause an official map of the Special Fire Protection Areas / Very High Fire Hazard
Severity Zones to be prepared. The map shall be reviewed and updated on a three-year basis or more
frequently as deemed necessary. When a property is excluded from a Special Fire Protection Area / Very
High Fire Hazard Severity Zone or added to a Special Fire protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity
Zone, the fire chief shall cause the Special Fire Protection Area / Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone map
to be amended to reflect such exclusion or addition.
15.08.260 Appendix II-D amended - Rifle Ranges.
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-840 PAGE NO. 36
Section 1 is hereby amended to add a second paragraph to read as follows:
Section 1 Permits: The requirement for a permit shall apply to indoor or outdoor firing, shooting or target
ranges established, maintained or operated for the discharging of a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun or firearm.
15.08.270 Appendix II-E Hazardous Materials Management Plans and Hazardous Materials Inventory
Statements.
Appendix II-E is hereby amended to read, in its entirety, as follows:
Appendix II-E Chemical Classification Packet Hazardous materials inventories shall be submitted for approval
in accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority Chemical Classification Packet.
15.08.280 Appendix III-A Fire-Flow Requirements for Buildings.
Appendix III-A is hereby amended to revise the exception in 5.2 Buildings Other than One - and Two-Family
Dwellings to read as follows:
Exception:
A reduction in required fire flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by the fire chief, may be
allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system. The resulting fire flow
shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5677.5 Umin.).
15.08.290 Appendix III-B Fire Hydrant Locations and Distribution.
Appendix III-B is hereby amended to revise Table No. A-IIIB-1 to read as follows: TABLE NO. A-IIIB-1
REQUIRED NUMBER OF FIRE HYDRANTS
FIRE FLOW
REQUIREMENTS
(GPM)
_
MINIMUM
NUMBER OF
HYDRANTS
AVERAGE
SPACING
BETWEEN
HYDRANTS
(FEET)' '2'3'7
1750 or less
1
500
1751-2250
2
450
2251-2500
3
450
MAXIMUM
DISTANCE
FROM ANY POINT
ON
STREET OR FIRE
DEPARTMENT
250
ACCESS
ROADWAY
TO A
225
HYDRA NT4'7'
225
2501-3000
3
400
225
3001-4000
4
350
210
4001 -5000
5
300
180
5001-5500
6
300
180
5501 -6000
6
250
150
6001 -7000
7
250
150
7001 or more
85
or more
200
120
1. Spacing shall be reduced by 100 feet (30 480 mm) for dead-end streets or roads.
2.
Where streets are provided with median dividers which cannot be crossed by firefighters
pulling hose lines, or arterial streets are provided with four or more traffi c lanes and having a traffic count of
more
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than 30,000 vehicles per day, hydrant spacing shall average 500 feet (152 200 mm) on each side of the street
and be arranged on an alternate basis up to a fire-flow requirement of 7,000 gallons per minute (26 495 Umin)
and 400 feet (122 000 mm) for higher fire flow requirements.
3. Where new water mains are extended along streets where hydrants are not needed for the protection of
structures or similar fire problems, fire hydrants shall be provided at a spacing not to exceed 1,000 feet (305
000 mm) to provide for transportation hazards.
4. Reduce by 50 feet (15 240 mm) for dead-end streets or roads.
5.
One hydrant for each
6.
Fire hydrants shall be a minimum of 40 feet (12 192 mm) from any building with the exception of detached oneand two-family dwellings.
In residential subdivisions, maximum hydrant spacing is 300 feet. This spacing may be increased to 600 feet
(182 880 mm) if all homes and attached garages are protected with automatic fire sprinkler systems (13, 13D,
or 13R) and fire flow requirements do not exceed 2040 gpm.
7.
1,000
gallons per minute
(3785
Umin) or fraction thereof.
15.08.300 Appendix III-C Testing Automatic Sprinkler and Standpipe Systems.
Appendix III-C is hereby amended to add a new Section 4 to UFC Appendix Standard A-III-C-1 to read as
follows:
Section 4 Private Hydrant Systems.
Section 4.1 Inspection and Testing. Private hydrant systems shall be inspected and serviced annually, and the
owner shall correct any deficiencies immediately. Hydrants shall be flushed and the system shall be flow tested
to insure that the required water supply is available. All valves shall be tested and operated. All gaskets and
caps shall be inspected and the hydrant paint shall be maintained in good condition. Hydrant blue-reflective
street markers and protective barriers shall be installed and maintained in good-order.
15.08.310 Appendix VI-A Hazardous Materials Classification.
Appendix VI-A is hereby amended to add a paragraph to Section 1 to read as follows:
Section 1 Scope. If confusion or conflict occurs with chemical classification, final determination shall be in
accordance with the Orange County Fire Authority's chemical classification database.
Section 3:Ordinance No. 99-813 is hereby repealed in its entirety.
Section 4. CEQA. The City Council hereby finds and determines that it can be seen with certainty that there is no
possibility that this ordinance may have a significant adverse effect on the environment, since it a dopts updated
building and safety standards, which the City had previously adopted in substantial form. Thus, the adoption of
this ordinance is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") pursuant to
Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines. Staff is directed to file a Notice of Exemption with the Orange
County Clerk's Office within five (5) working days of the approval of this ordinance.
Section 5. Severability. If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phase, or portion of this Ordinance is for
any reason held to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any court of competent jurisdiction, such
decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The City Council hereby dec lares
that it would have adopted this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, subdivision, sentence, clause, phrase
or portion thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, subdivisions, sentences,
clauses, phrases or portions might subsequently be declared invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption. The City Clerk shall
certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published in
the manner required by law.
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Section 6. Effective Date. This ordinance shall take effect thirty days after its adoption. The City Clerk shall
certify to the adoption of this ordinance and shall cause this ordinance or a summary thereof to be published
in the manner required by law.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba
Linda on this 1" day of October,. 2002.
ALLEN CASTELLANO, MAYOR CITY OF YORBA
LINDA
ATTEST:
KATHIE M. MENDOZA, CITY CLE CITY OF YORBA LINDA
STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE
I, KATHIE M. MENDOZA, City Clerk of the City of Yorba Linda, California, DO HEREBY CERTIFY
that the foregoing Ordinance was adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Yorba Linda
held on the 1st day of October, 2002, and was carried by the following roll call vote:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Castellano, Duvall, Gullixson, Ryan, Winder NOES: COUNCILMEMSERS:
None
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None
KATHIE M. MENDOZA, CITY CLER CITY OF YORBA LINDA
CITY OF YUCCA VALLEY
City of Yucca Valley Building & Safety Department 28928 Business Center
Drive Yucca Valley, CA 92284 (760) 365-0099
(760) 228-0084 Fax
Building Inspectors 760-365-0099 Gerry Arrasmith
Fred Fogel Patrick Carroll
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email at comm.developmentci e.net Plan Check
8-l0am Monday - Friday Permits Issued
8-4:OOpm Monday - Friday Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice call 760-365-1339
garrasmith@yucca-valley.org ffogel 2,,yucca-valley.org Pcarrollqwyuccavalley.org
Currentl UMC 2000 - CMC 2001 UBC 1997 - CBC 2001 UPC 2000 - CPC 2001
NEC 1999 - CEC 2001 Amendments - None
2001 California Code Books
Important Phone #'s
Public Works (760) 365-6576 Fire Dept (760) 365-3335 Septic (760) 3650099
Water Dept. (760) 365-$333 SCE (760) 369-5408
Bus. License - None
Web Page www.yucca-valley.org Site has Building Department information, but
no forms.
CITY OF YUCCA VALLEY
City of Yucca Valley
Building & Safety Department
28928 Business Center Drive
Yucca Valley, CA 92284
(760) 365-0099
(760) 228-0084 Fax
Building Inspectors 760-365-0099
Gerry Arrasmith
garrasmith@yucca-valley.org
Fred Fogel
ffogel@yucca-valley.org
Patrick Carroll
Pcarroll@yucca-valley.org

email at comm.development@gte.net
Plan Check
8-10am Monday - Friday
Permits Issued
8-4:00pm Monday - Friday
Inspection Request
24 hour advance notice call 760-365-1339
Currently Using 2001 California Code Books
UMC 2000 – CMC 2001
UBC 1997 – CBC 2001
UPC 2000 – CPC 2001
NEC 1999 – CEC 2001
Amendments – None
Important Phone #’s
Public Works (760) 365-6576
Fire Dept (760) 365-3335
Septic (760) 365-0099
Water Dept. (760) 365-8333
SCE (760) 369-5408
Bus. License – None
Web Page
www.yucca-valley.org
Site has Building Department information, but no forms.