2022/11/22 City Council Ordinance 971AFFIDAVIT OF POSTING
Pursuant to California Government Code § 36933 and § 40806
Pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code 1.08.010
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
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County of Sonoma )
I, Sylvia Lopez Cuevas, City Clerk for the City of Rohnert Park, declare this is a true and
correct copy of Ordinance No. 971.
Ordinance No. 971, an Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park,
California, Repealing and Replacing Chapters 15.04 through 15.28 of Title 15
"Buildings and Construction" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to Adopt by
Reference the 2022 California Building Standards Code with Local Amendments as
set forth in Chapters 15.04 (General Provisions), 15.08 (Building Code), 15.12
(Residential Code), 15.16 (Electrical Code), 15.18 (Mechanical Code), 15.20 (Plumbing
Code), 15.22 (Energy Code), 15.24 (Existing Building Code), 15.26 (Green Building
Standards Code), and 15.28 (Fire Code) to Title 15 "Building and Construction" was
published on 11/11/2022 and 12/2/2022 as required by law, and posted in five (5) public
places in said City, to:
www.rpcitV.org for website posting
City Hall
130 Avram Avenue
Public Safety Main Station
500 City Center Drive
Rohnert Park Community Center
5401 Snyder Lane
Rohnert Park Senior Center
6800 Hunter Dr A
A certified copy of the full text Ordinance was posted at the City Clerk's office, 130 Avram
Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928 on 11/11/2022 and 12/2/2022.
The summary of Ordinance No. 971 was published in the Community Voice on 11/11/2022
and 12/2/2022 as required by law
Sylvia Lopez ueva
Subscribed and sworn to before me this December 13, 2022
Elizabeth Machado, Assistant City Clerk
CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION IN
"The Community VOICE"
(Published every Friday)
in the
SUPERIOR COURT
of the
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In and For the County of Sonoma
COUNTY OF SONOMA
City of Rohnert Park
Summary of Ordinance No. 971
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, The undersigned does hereby certify and declare: That at all times hereinafter sworn, deposes and says:
That at all times hereinafter mentioned she was a citizen of the United States, over the age of eighteen years and a resident of said
county and was at all said times the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of The Community VOICE, a newspaper of general
circulation, published in the City of Rohnert Park, in said County of Sonoma, State of California; that The Community VOICE is and
was at all times herein mentioned, a newspaper of general circulation as that term is defined by Section 6000 of the Government Code;
its status as such newspaper of general circulation having been established by Court Decree No. 35815 of the Superior Court of the
State of California, in and for the County of Sonoma, Department No. 1 thereof; and as provided by said Section 6000, is published for
the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character, having a bona fide subscription list of paying
subscribers, and is not devoted to the interest, or published for the entertainment or instruction of a particular class, profession, trade,
calling, race or denomination, or for the entertainment and instruction of such classes, professions, trades, callings, races or
denominations; that at all said times said newspaper has been established and published in the said City of Rohnert Park, in said County
and State at regular intervals for more than one year preceding the first publication of this notice herein mentioned; that said notice was
set in type not smaller than non-pareil and was preceded with words printed in black face type no smaller than non-pareil, describing
and expressing in general terms, the purport and character of the notice intended to be given; that the "City of Rohnert Park, Summary
of Ordinance No. 971" of which the annexed is a printed copy, was published in said newspaper at least 1 consecutive time(s),
commencing on the 11`b day of November, 2022 and ending on the I I' day of November, 2022.
I HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE UNDER THE PENALTY OF perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
EXECUTED 111 day of November, 2022 at Rohnert Park, California.
Signed
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CERTIFICATION OF PUBLICATION IN DEC 13 2022
"The Community VOICE"
(Published every Friday) CITY CLERK
in the
SUPERIOR COURT
of the
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
In and For the County of Sonoma
COUNTY OF SONOMA
City of Rohnert Park
Summary of Ordinance No. 971
STATE OF CALIFORNIA, The undersigned does hereby certify and declare: That at all times hereinafter sworn, deposes and says:
That at all times hereinafter mentioned she was a citizen of the United States, over the age of eighteen years and a resident of said
county and was at all said times the principal clerk of the printer and publisher of The Community VOICE, a newspaper of general
circulation, published in the City of Rohnert Park, in said County of Sonoma, State of California; that The Community VOICE is and
was at all times herein mentioned, a newspaper of general circulation as that term is defined by Section 6000 of the Government Code;
its status as such newspaper of general circulation having been established by Court Decree No. 35815 of the Superior Court of the
State of California, in and for the County of Sonoma, Department No. 1 thereof; and as provided by said Section 6000, is published for
the dissemination of local and telegraphic news and intelligence of a general character, having a bona fide subscription list of paying
subscribers, and is not devoted to the interest, or published for the entertainment or instruction of a particular class, profession, trade,
calling, race or denomination, or for the entertainment and instruction of such classes, professions, trades, callings, races or
denominations; that at all said times said newspaper has been established and published in the said City of Rohnert Park, in said County
and State at regular intervals for more than one year preceding the first publication of this notice herein mentioned; that said notice was
set in type not smaller than non-pareil and was preceded with words printed in black face type no smaller than non-pareil, describing
and expressing in general terms, the purport and character of the notice intended to be given; that the "City of Rohnert Park" Summary
of Ordinance No. 971" of which the annexed is a printed copy, was published in said newspaper at least 1 consecutive time(s),
commencing on the 2°d day of December, 2022 and ending on the 2od day of December, 2022.
I HEREBY CERTIFY AND DECLARE UNDER THE PENALTY OF perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
EXECUTED 2"d day of December, 2022 at Rohnert Park, California.
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ORDINANCE NO. 971
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,
REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTERS 15.04 THROUGH 15.28 OF TITLE 15
"BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION" OF THE ROHNERT PARK MUNICIPAL
CODE TO ADOPT BY REFERENCE THE 2022 CALIFORNIA BUILDING
STANDARDS CODE WITH LOCAL AMENDMENTS AS SET FORTH IN CHAPTERS
15.04 (GENERAL PROVISIONS), 15.08 (BUILDING CODE), 15.12 (RESIDENTIAL
CODE), 15.16 (ELECTRICAL CODE), 15.18 (MECHANICAL CODE), 15.20
(PLUMBING CODE), 15.22 (ENERGY CODE), 15.24 (EXISTING BUILDING CODE),
15.26 (GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE), AND 15.28 (FIRE CODE) TO TITLE
15 "BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION"
WHEREAS, the City is responsible for local enforcement of the California Building
Standards Code, also known as Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations;
WHEREAS, a triennial edition of the California Building Standards Code is published by
the California Building Standards Commission approximately every three years based upon model
codes specified in the California Health and Safety Code;
WHEREAS, local jurisdictions responsible for enforcement of the California Building
Standards Code must enact local administrative regulations in order to implement the California
Building Standards Code;
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2022, the California Building Standards Commission published
the 2022 California Building Standards Code;
WHEREAS, on January 1, 2023, the building standards and regulations contained in the
2022 California Building Standards Code become effective and applicable throughout the State of
California;
WHEREAS, local amendments may be adopted by the City of Rohnert Park to the
California Building Standards Code pursuant to the California Health and Safety Code due to
climatic, geological, or topographical local conditions.
NOW THEREFORE,THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK,
CALIFORNIA, does hereby ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
The City Council finds that:
A. The City is authorized and required to adopt the California Building Standards
Code by reference pursuant to Health and Safety Code section 17922 and 17958,
and has taken all actions required to do so pursuant to Government Code Section
50022.2.
B. In accordance with CEQA Section 15061(b) (3), this is not a project subject to
CEQA in that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a
significant effect on the environment.
C. This ordinance is enacted pursuant to Health & Safety Code Sections 17958.5 and
17958.7 and Government Code Section 50022.2 to make local amendments to the
California Building Standards Code.
D. As required Health and Safety Code 17958.7 (a), the amendments to the California
Building Standards Code adopted by this ordinance and as described in Chapters
15.08 through 15.28 are necessary for the protection of the public health, safety and
welfare due to the local climatic, geologic or topographical conditions as described
in findings 1 through 10 below.
1. Modification of California Building Code (CBC) Section 105.2 is necessary
because the City's topographic development pattern of residential parcels on
relatively small lots necessitates the ability for some property owners to install
screening fences in order to preserve private enjoyment of their property.
2. Modification to CBC Sections 107.2.9 and 110.7 are necessary because of the
City's topographic development pattern utilizing master home plans. The
ability of the building official to secure photographic evidence and mitigate
concealed construction is necessary to ensure safe and consistent
implementation of approved plans.
3. Modification of CBC Section 420.17 and 1503.6 is necessary because the City
is underlain by highly expansive soils with shrink-swell potential that can
damage building foundations and concrete slabs. Rain gutters, downspouts,rain
leaders, splash blocks and concrete landings all provide a means to keep
rainwater away from foundations and slabs and minimize the potential for the
underlying expansive soils to damage structures.
4. Modification of CBC Section 502 and California Fire Code (CFC) Sections
505.1, 505.1.1, 505.1.2, and 505.1.3 is necessary because the City's pattern of
thick seasonal fog coupled with its many street cul-de-sacs and multi-family
complexes and the distance between emergency response facilities require
street numbers on buildings to be clearly visible at all hours in order to support
emergency response.
5. Modification of CBC Section 1705.13.10 is necessary because the City is
located near several known, active seismic faults that have a history of and the
potential to cause severe ground movement, ground shaking, ground failure,
land siding, lateral spreading and ground liquefaction. The design features that
allow buildings to resist seismic damage are highly specialized and require
special inspection expertise to ensure the design is implemented properly.
6. Modification of CBC Sections 1808.6.2.1 and 1907.2 is necessary' because the
City is underlain by highly expansive soils and a high groundwater table,
subjecting concrete slabs to locally unique foundation conditions. Minimum
standards for engineered subgrade and slab reinforcement allow concrete slabs
to better resist these soil conditions.
7. Modification of California Residential Code(CRC) Section R313.2.2,and CFC
Sections 101.6, 202, 901.7, 902.1, 903.2, 903.2.22-24, 903.3, 903.3.1.1,
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903.3.1.1.1, 903.3.1.2, 903.3.1.3.1, 903.4, 903.4.1, 907.2, 907.2.8.1, 907.6.6,
907.9.1, is necessary because the City is bisected by Highway 101 and the
Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) rail corridor. The railroad and
freeway create barriers, which obstruct traffic patterns and delay response time
for fire equipment. In addition, the City is located near several active seismic
faults that have a history of and the potential to cause severe ground movement,
ground shaking, ground failure, land siding, lateral spreading and ground
liquefaction, which can damage infrastructure and delay response time. This
creates the need for conservatively designed fire alarm and sprinkler systems
which ensure rapid notice to emergency responders and ability to contain and
suppress fires with sprinklers onsite. These conditions also create a need to
ensure that emergency responders are not consistently called to false alarms.
8. Modification of CRC Sections R408.1, R806.1, and R902.1 and CFC Sections
304.1.2, 304.1.2.1, 304.1.2.2, 308.1.9, 507.5.1, 507.5.1.1, Appendix B Section
B105.1, Section B105.2, including Table B105.2, Appendix C Section C103.3,
Appendix D Sections D103.2, D 103.3, D103.4, D 103.6, D 106.1 and D106.2 is
necessary because the City located at near the urban wildland interface and
bordered on all sides by undeveloped community separator lands, which are
crossed by overhead power lines. During the summer and fall months the
combination of dry vegetation and seasonally high winds and temperatures have
historically and are expected to continue to produce conditions where wildfires
can occur.Modifications to the CRC to improve the fire resistance of residential
construction help protect homes against embers from wildfires. Modifications
to the CFC to ensure neighborhood vegetation is cleared helps minimize the
spread of wildfires. Modifications to the CFD to increase the accessibility of
fire fighting infrastructure including on and offsite fire hydrants, increased
water flow and pressure and streets that can accommodate fire fighting
equipment support the city's ability to fight wildfire.
9. Modification of California Electrical Code (CEC) Section 230.79(E) is
necessary because the City is bisected by Highway 101 and the SMART rail
corridor. The railroad and freeway create barriers, which obstruct traffic
patterns. Upgrading ageing and undersized electrical systems, when
appropriately triggered, minimizes the risk of fire, which is exacerbated by the
local conditions topographic conditions that delay emergency response.
10. Modification of California Plumbing Code (CPC) Sections 301.2.6 and 604.1
is necessary because the soils within the City are considered acidic, creating a
deleterious effect on metal piping placed underground.
While the adoption of the amendments to the California Building Standards Code and the adoption
of Ordinances may not prevent the incidence of fire or potential building hazards, it is noted the
implementation of these various amendments will reduce the severity and potential loss of life and
loss of property.
The following revisions to the Rohnert Park Municipal Code are made based on the findings set
forth above and the record of proceedings for consideration of this Ordinance.
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SECTION 2. Chapter 15.04, "General Provisions and Penalties" of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code is repealed and replaced to read in entirety as follows:
"Chapter 15.04 - General Provisions
Section 15.04.010 - Local administrative authority defined.
A. Excepting California Building Code Appendix J—Grading, which is
administered by the city engineer, and State Fire Marshal regulated
sections of California Building Code and California Residential Code,
which is administered by the fire code official,whenever the term "local
administrative authority" or"authority having jurisdiction"is used in the
codes adopted by Chapters 15.04 through 15.34, excepting Chapters
15.28, in reference to a local official charged with the responsibility of
carrying out the regulations adopted by said code, such local official
shall be the building official. Said building official shall have all
authority given to such official by said code.
B. "Fire Code Official" is used in this Chapter, it shall mean the fire
marshal or his/her designee.
Section 15.04.020 - References to prior code.
Unless superseded and expressly repealed, references in the City's forms,
documents and regulations to the Chapters and Sections of the past adopted
regulations of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Title 15 - Building and
Construction and any prior versions of the California Building Standards Code shall
be construed to apply to the corresponding provisions contain within the currently
adopted Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Title 15 - Building and Construction and
the 2022 California Building Standards Code.
Section 15.04.030—Application for permit; fees
A. All applications for permits required by Chapters 15.04 through 15.34.
with the exception of Chapter 15. 28 shall be made to the building
official in any form and detail, including any required plans,
established by the building official.
B. All applications for permits required Chapter 28 shall be made to the
fire this Chapter shall be made to the fire marshal in the form and detail,
including any required plans, required by the fire marshal.
C. The City Council may establish fees, by resolution, for permit
applications.
Section 15.04.030—Fee refunds.
A. Applications for refunds must be made in writing to the building
official within one hundred eighty (180) days of the date the lee is
paid. All applicants made after one hundred eighty(180) days will be
rejected.
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B. One hundred per cent (100%) of a fee erroneously paid or collected
may he refunded.
C. Ninety percent (90%) of the plan review fee may be refunded when
an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid
is withdrawn or cancelled or expires or becomes void before any plan
review effort has been expended. No portion of the plan review fee
shall be refunded when any plan review effort has been performed.
D. Ninety percent (90%) of the building, plumbing, electrical, and/or
mechanical permit fee may be refunded when a permit for which
some or all of these permit fees have been paid is withdrawn or
cancelled or expires or becomes void before any work was done and
before any inspections are performed. No portion of these fees shall
be refunded when any work was done and/or any inspections have
been performed.
E. The building official may authorize the refund of all or part of a fee
in order to correct an error by the department. The details of such a
refund shall be retained in project file.
Section 15.04.040 - Adjustments to Permit Fees Paid
A. Application for a fee adjustment must be made in writing to the
building official within thirty (30) days of the date the fee is paid.
B. The building official may authorize the adjustment of all or part of a
fee in order to correct an error by the city. The details of such an
adjustment shall be retained in project file.
Section 15.04.050 -Violations and Penalties
A. Any and all portions of work shall be complete and free of correction
notices and or violations prior to the expiration of the permit or certificate
authorizing said work or occupancy.
B. The building official is authorized to serve a notice of violation or order on
the person responsible for the erection, construction, alteration, extension,
repair,moving, removal,demolition or occupancy of a building or structure
in violation of the provisions of this code, or in violation of a permit or
certificate issued under the provisions of this code. Such order shall direct
the discontinuance of the illegal action or condition and the abatement of
the violation.
C. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with
any of the requirements thereof or who erects,constructs, alters or repairs a
building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or
directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under
the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by
law.
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D. In addition to any other penalties that may be provided at law, any person,
firm,corporation, or other entity violating any of the provisions of Chapters
15.08 through 15.34, or any of the provisions of the codes, as amended,
adopted by reference in Chapters 15.08 through 15.34, is guilty of a
misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed one thousand
dollars or by imprisonment not to exceed six months, or both, unless
deemed an infraction by the citing officer or prosecuting authority in the
exercise of enforcement discretion. Penalties for offenses deemed an
infraction shall be the maximum amounts authorized under Government
Code section 36900. In the discretion of the citing officer or prosecuting
authority, penalties other than as set forth above may be applied to an
offender for violations of Chapters 15.08 through 15.34 where a more
specific penalty provision authorizes the imposition of such other penalties.
E. Every violation shall be deemed a separate offense for each day or portion
thereof during which such violation continues.
F. In addition to applicable penalties, any and all portions of work
completed without required permits shall be subject to fees for any
additional plan review required and plus additional inspection fees.
Section 15.04.020—Means of appeal
A. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determination
made by the building official and the fire marshal, relative to the application
and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board
of appeals. The board of appeals shall be appointed by the City Council and
shall hold office at its pleasure. The City Council may establish fees to
recover the costs associated with these appeals by separate resolution.
B. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and
shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a
duplicate copy to the building official.
Section 15.04.060 - Collection of Unpaid Fees and Fines
Any unpaid fees and fines shall be subject to the same collection measures outlined in
Chapter 1.27 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code.
SECTION 3. Chapter 15.08, "Building Code" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is repealed
and replaced the follows:
"Chapter 15.08 - Building Code
15.08.010 - Adopted - 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 2
"California Building Code".
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2, incorporating the International
Building Code, 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council, one
copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of
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the building official, is adopted by reference, subject to the following additions and
amendments to certain sections thereof which shall read and provide as set forth in
this Chapter.
Section 105.2 is amended, for the second exemption on the list of exemptions for
Buildings to read, in relevant, part as follows:
Section 105.2 -Work exempt from permits.
Buildings:
(2)Fences not over 7 feet(2134 mm)high or fences totaling 8 feet in height
consisting of solid 6 foot section with 2 foot of lattice on top.
Section 107.2.9 is added to read:
Section 107.2.9 -Additional Documentation.
The Building Official may require photographic evidence, a physical
inspection or similar documentation of existing conditions at time of
building permit application for residential alterations and repairs.
Section 110.7 is added to read:
Section 110.7 - Concealed construction.
Any and all portions of work covered or concealed without authorization by
the building official shall be uncovered or unconcealed to allow for
inspections set forth in Sections 110.3.1 - 110.3.12. The Building Official
shall prepare and promulgate guidelines to assist with implementation of
this section.
Section 420.17 is added to read:
Section 420.17- Splash Protection.
All buildings of Group R Occupancy shall include a concrete landing at the
exterior of garage side doors. The landing area shall be a minimum of nine
sq. ft. (3'x3').
Section 502 is amended to read:
Section 502 -Address Numbers.
Address numbers shall meet the requirements specified in Fire Code section
505.1.1- 505.1.3, as amended under Rohnert Park Municipal Code section
15.28.020.
Section 1503.6 is added to read:
Section 1503.6 - Splash Protection.
Group R and U structures shall include rain gutters, downspouts, rain
leaders and splash blocks.
Section 1705.13.10 is added to read:
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Section 1705.13.10 - Special seismic inspector.
Third-Party Inspection. All new structures consisting of Group R
Occupancies or Group A. B, E, F, H, I, I, or M Occupancies with an
occupant load of fifty or greater, shall employ a third-party inspector for the
purpose of inspecting the components of the lateral load system. Third-party
inspectors, similar to special inspectors as required elsewhere in Chapter
17, shall be approved by the building official. All costs associated with the
special seismic inspection process shall be borne by the developer.
Section 1808.6.2.1 is added to read:
Section 1808.6.2.1 - Slab-on-grade foundations.
Unless conforming to Section 1808 in its entirety and other than pre- or
post-tensioned slabs and engineered pier and grade beam foundations
systems, buildings utilizing slab on grade construction shall be constructed
on a building pad consisting of a minimum of thirty inches of engineered
non-expansive fill material meeting the requirements of Table 1 below. The
building pad area to receive the engineered non-expansive fill shall include
an area at least five feet beyond the outside edge of the building foundation.
The building pad area shall be over excavated to the proper depth and the
grade scarified to a minimum depth of eight inches and shall be moisture
conditioned and re-compacted to a minimum of ninety percent over
optimum. The engineered non-expansive fill shall be placed in lifts not
exceeding eight inches, brought to near optimum moisture content and
compacted to a minimum of ninety percent of maximum dry density at or
within two percent of the optimum moisture content. The depth of the
engineered non-expansive fill shall be increased as necessary to maintain a
minimum of twelve inches of the engineered non-expansive fill material
under all footings, unless determined otherwise by the soils
report/geotechnical engineer and approved by the building official. Lime
treatment is an acceptable alternative to engineered non-expansive fill,
providing that it is described within the project geotechnical report as an
allowable alternative.
Table 1. Non-expansive Fill Requirements
Plasticity Index less than 13
Liquid Limit less than 50
Percent Soil Passing #200 Sieve between 5% & 45%
Maximum Aggregate Size 3 inches
Maximum Dry Density as determined by ASTM-D1557 test procedures
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Section 1907.2 is added to read:
Section 1907.2 - Nonstructural concrete minimum reinforcement.
All nonstructural concrete slabs within the building the building envelope
are subject to the following.
1. All slabs shall have a minimum reinforcement of #3 rebar placed
eighteen inches on center, each way. Reinforcement shall be placed on
suitably sized supports, concrete cubes, or similar material approved by
the building official, so as to suspend the reinforcement to mid plane in
the slab. All exterior concrete slabs shall have weakened plane joints at
a maximum of ten feet intervals each way.
2. All slabs shall have a minimum sand or approved rock base cushion of
not less than four inches in thickness placed immediately below the
slab."
Exception: Sidewalks and surfaces required under Section 1503.6 - Splash
Protection."
Section 15.08.020 - Fire protection systems.
Fire protection systems must comply with the requirements specified in Chapter
15.28 of this title. To the extent there is any conflict between the provisions of
Chapter 15.28 of this title and the provisions of Chapter 9 of the 2022 California
Building Standards Code, the provisions of Chapter 15.28 of this title shall govern.
Section 15.08.030 - Appendix Chapters Added.
Appendix Chapters I (Patio Covers) and J (Grading) shall apply to all structures
and shall be considered as part of the body of the code as adopted in Section
15.08.010 and shall apply to all structures."
SECTION 4. Chapter 15.12, "Residential Code"of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is repealed
and replaced the follows:
"Chapter 15.12 - Residential Code
Section 15.12.010 - Adopted - 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 2.5
"California Residential Code."
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 2.5, incorporating the International
Residential Code, 2021 Edition, published by the International Code Council, one
copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office of
the building official, is adopted by reference,subject to the following additions and
amendments to certain sections thereof which shall read and provide as set forth in
this Chapter.
Section R313.2.2 is added to read as follows:
Section R313.2.2 - Additions and alterations.
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Sprinkler systems shall be installed as required when the standards set forth
in California Fire Code, Section 903.3.22 and Chapter 15.28 of this title are
exceeded.
Section R408.1 is amended to add the following after the first paragraph, in relevant
part:
Section R408.1 — Moisture control.
All underfloor ventilation shall be self-sealing or ember intrusion resistant.
Section R806.1 is amended to add the following after the first paragraph,in relevant
part:
Section R806.1 —Ventilation required.
All roof vents shall be self-sealing or ember intrusion resistant.
Section R902.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section R902.1 —Roof covering Materials.
Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and
R905. A minimum Class A roofing assembly shall installed and tested in
accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
Section 15.12.020- Appendix Chapters Added.
Appendix Chapters AH (Patio Covers) and AX - Swimming Pool Safety Act shall
be considered adopted as part of the body of the code as adopted in Section
15.12.010."
SECTION 5. Chapter 15.16, "Electrical Code" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is repealed
and replaced with the following:
"Chapter 15.16 - Electrical Code
Section 15.16.010 — Adopted - 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 3
"California Electrical Code".
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 3, incorporating the "National
Electrical Code," 2020 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection
Association,one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public
in the office of the building official, is adopted by reference, subject to the
following additions and amendments to certain sections thereof which shall read
and provide as set forth in this chapter.
Section 230.79 is amended to add a new paragraph(E), to read as follows:
Sections 230.79 Rating of Service Disconnecting Means.
(E) Modifications to Service Disconnecting Means in Existing One- or Two-
Family Dwelling or Townhomes.
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For existing one or two family dwellings and townhomes, the service
disconnecting means may require upgrades when any of the following
requirements are exceeded:
1. When any other permit is applied for and the existing main service
enclosure was manufactured by Federal Pacific or Zinsco, including
such panels that have been rebranded.
2. When any other permit is applied for and the enclosure contains
disconnecting mean on the load side of the service disconnect
manufactured by Federal Pacific or Zinsco, including such panels that
have been rebranded.
3. When Five (5) or more circuits are modified.
4. When any secondary power source is added.
5. When an addition increases the existing gross floor area by 50% or
more.
6. When a remodel, alteration or repair to an existing building includes
demolition, removal or repair of more than 50% of the structure
(including walls, columns, beams or girders, floor or ceiling joists and
coverings, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations or similar
components). For the purpose of applying this section, the following
criteria shall be considered in the 50%threshold evaluation:
a. The removal or demolition of more than 50% of the exterior or
interior load bearing walls.
b. Removal of the roof structure or ceiling thereby permitting
installation of new circuits.
Note: The rating requirements of the bus bar and enclosure for the service
disconnecting means do not require the main service entrance conductors to
be upgraded as long as the main service disconnect is rated to match the
rating and sizing of the existing main service entrance conductors.
Section 15.16.020—Annex H added.
Annex H-Administration and Enforcement,except articles 80.15 and 80.27,
of the Appendix to the California Electrical Code is adopted.
SECTION 6. Chapter 15.18,"Mechanical Code"of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is repealed
and replaced the follows:
"Chapter 15.18 - Mechanical Code
Section 15.18.010 - Adopted - 2022 California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 4
"California Mechanical Code".
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 4, incorporating the "Uniform
Mechanical Code," 2021 Edition, published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one copy of which has been filed for use and
examination by the public in the office of the building official, is adopted by
reference."
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SECTION 7. Chapter 15.20, "Plumbing Code" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is repealed
and replaced with the following:
"Chapter 15.20 - Plumbing Code
Section 15.20.010 - Adopted - California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 5
"California Plumbing Code".
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 5, incorporating the "Uniform
Plumbing Code," 2021 Edition, published by the International Association of
Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, one copy of which has been filed for use and
examination by the public in the office of the building official, is adopted by
reference, subject to the following additions and amendments to certain sections
thereof which shall read and provide as set forth in this chapter.
Section 301.2.6 is added to read:
Section 301.2.6 -Water supply materials
All underground service supply lines shall be of non-metallic material
consisting of either polyethylene, minimum class 160, Poly Vinyl Chloride
(PVC), minimum schedule 40, PEX or PEX-AL-PEX. Metallic materials
may be used when suitable protection, approved by the building official, is
provided.
Section 604.1 is amended to add the following as the first paragraph:
Section 604.1 - Pipe,Tube, and Fittings.
All underground service supply lines shall be of non-metallic material consisting
of either polyethylene, minimum class 160, Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC), minimum
schedule 40, PEX or PEX-AL-PEX. Metallic materials may be used when suitable
protection, approved by the building official, is provided.
Section 15.20.020—Appendixes Added.
Appendices A (Recommended Rules for Sizing the Water Supply System), B
(Explanatory Notes on Combination Waste & Vent Systems), D (Sizing Storm
Drainage Systems) and I (Installation Standards) shall apply to all structures and
shall be considered adopted as part of the body of the code as adopted in Section
15.20.010."
SECTION 8. Chapter 15.22,"Energy Code"of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is repealed and
replaced with the following:
"Chapter 15.22 - Energy Code
Section 15.22.010 - Adopted - California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 6
"California Energy Code".
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 6, published by the California
Building Standards Commission, one copy of which has been filed for use and
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examination by the public in the office of the building official, is adopted by
reference."
SECTION 9. Chapter 15.24, " Existing Building Code." of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is
repealed and replaced the follows:
"Chapter 15.24 - Existing Building Code
15.24.010 - Adopted - California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 10, "California
Existing Building Code".
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, published by the California
Building Standards Commission, one copy of which has been filed for use and
examination by the public in the office of the building official, is adopted by
reference.
Section 15.24.020 - Appendix Chapters Added.
Appendix Chapters A3 (Prescriptive Provisions for Seismic Strengthening of
Cripple Walls and Sill Plate Anchorage of Light, Wood-Frame Residential
Buildings and Appendix Chapter),A4(Earthquake Risk Reduction in Wood-Frame
Residential Buildings with Soft, Weak or Open Front Walls) shall be considered as
part of the body of the code as adopted in Section 15.24.010."
SECTION 10. Chapter 15.26, "Green Building Code" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is
repealed and replaced with the following:
"Chapter 15.26 - Green Building Standards Code
Section 15.26.010 - Adopted — California Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 11,
"Green Building Standards Code" or"CALGreen".
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, published by the California
Building Standards Commission, including Appendix Chapter A4, Residential
Voluntary Measures at Tier I level for New Residential Construction except
Division A4.2 Energy Efficiency and Appendix Chapter A5, Nonresidential
Voluntary Measures at Tier I level for New Non-Residential Construction except
Division A5.2 Energy Efficiency, one copy of which has been filed for use and
examination by the public in the office of the building official, is adopted by
reference."
SECTION 11. Chapter 15.28 "Fire Code" of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is repealed and
replaced with the following:
"Chapter 15.28 —Fire Code"
Section 15.28.010—Adopted—2022 California Fire Code.
The 2022 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as California
Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 11, published by the California Building
Standards Commission, including all indices and appendices B, C, D, E, F, G, I, J.
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K,L,and 0,one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public
in the office of the building official, are hereby adopted by reference with all
California and local amendments, additions or deletions as including within this
chapter. This chapter shall be known as the 2022 California Fire Code and may be
cited and referred to as such.
Section 15.28.020—2022 California Fire Code - Amended.
The 2022 California Fire Code adopted by reference in this Chapter 15.28 is
amended by the additions, deletions, and amendments contained in this section.
Section 101.6 is added to read:
Section 101.6 - Other Applicable Standards.
Where no applicable standards or requirements are set out in this Chapter,
or contained within other laws, codes, regulations, ordinances or rules
adopted by the City or its officials, compliance with applicable standards of
the National Fire Protection Association or other nationally recognized fire
safety standards or other recognized good engineering practices, as
approved by the Fire Code Official shall constitute compliance with this
Chapter. Nothing herein shall derogate from the power of the Fire Code
Official to determine compliance with codes or standards for those activities
or installations within the Fire Code Official's jurisdiction or responsibility.
The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety publishes Information
Bulletins which summarize and/or clarify interpretations of the above
provisions. They are to be considered a portion of this Code, by reference,
and used as a guideline.
Section 202—is amended to add the following definitions of Alarm and Emergency,
and amend the definition of False Alarm to read as follows
Section 202 General Definitions
ALARM.
A signal from a residence or business location in the City of Rohnert Park
which ends at the City Department of Public Safety offices, or at a central
alarm company's office which in turn relays it to the Department of Public
Safety offices and which causes City personnel to respond, or through any
other means that result in Department of Public Safety personnel responding
to the signal.
EMERGENCY.
An incident which requires a response by Department of Public Safety
personnel. A response due to a failure, malfunction or other error, whether
human or mechanical, which results in the transmission of an alarm to the
Department of Public Safety is not an emergency. In the event that a
question arises as to whether a response by City personnel was a response
to an emergency as defined herein, the fire code official shall determine
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whether an incident constituted an emergency and his or her decision is
final.
FALSE ALARM.
The willful and knowing initiation or transmission of a signal. message or other
notification of an event of fire when no such danger exists, or an alarm to which
City personnel or equipment have responded because of a report that an emergency
existed and which did not require a response because the incident for which the
alarm was given did not occur.
Section 304.1.2 is amended to read:
Section 304.1.2 - Vegetation
Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being ignited and
endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or
occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirements are defined by
Information Bulletin 060.
Section 304.1.2.1 is added to read:
Section 304.1.2.1 - Hazardous vegetation and fuel management.
Every person who owns or controls a lot or parcel of property within the
City limits shall maintain them free from lumber and rubbish, weeds,
grasses or vegetative growth which contributes to the spread of wildfire.
The Department of Public Safety shall perform an annual fuel management
inspection program wherein every vacant parcel is evaluated for debris
accumulation and vegetative growth before July 1. The property owner is
notified of the results via a written notice. The property owner shall abate
the hazard to comply with the department's current standard. Should the
property owner or manager fail to respond in a timely manner, the Fire
Marshal is expressly authorized to have the property abated and pass the
costs on to the property owner. The responsible party shall maintain the
property in a safe condition thereafter. A second round of inspections shall
occur by September 1 of each year with noticing and abatements to follow
as necessary.The department is not limited to these two inspection intervals.
Follow-up inspections shall be at the cost of the property owner at the rate
prescribed by the current Fire Services Fee Schedule.
Section 304.1.2.2 is added to read:
Section 304.1.2.2 - Defensible space. Neighboring property.
Persons owning, leasing, or controlling property within areas requiring
defensible space are responsible for maintaining a defensible space on the
property owned, leased or controlled by said person, within a distance of
not less than 30 feet from any neighboring building or structure. Distances
may be modified by the tire code official because of a site-specific analysis
based on local conditions.
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Section 308.1.9 is added to read:
Section 308.1.9 - Open Flames.
The use of a fire pit or outdoor open flame burning is prohibited when"Red
Flag Days" or "Spare the Air Days" are declared due to climactic
conditions.
Exception: cooking appliances such as a barbecue or outdoor griddle.
Section 505.1 is amended to read:
Section 505.1 -Address numbers.
New and existing buildings shall have approved illuminated address
numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a
position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting
the property. Where access is by means of a private road and the building
cannot be viewed from the public way,a monument,pole,or other approved
sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. The numbers shall
contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals
or alphabet letters. Size and location of the Address Numbers shall be
approved by the fire code official.
Section 505.1.1 is added to read:
Section 505.1.1 - One- and two-family dwellings.
Address numbers for one and two family dwellings shall be a minimum of
4 inches in height with a minimum stroke width of one half(0.5) inches.
Section 505.1.2 is added to read:
Section 505.1.2 -Numbers for other than one- and two-family dwellings.
Each address identification character shall be not less than twelve (12)
inches high with a minimum stroke of one inch. Suite and unit numbers
shall not be less than six (6) inches high with a minimum stroke of three-
quarters (0.75) inch or as approved by the fire code official.
Section 505.1.3 is added to read:
Section 505.1.3 - Added - Complex directory.
Where two or more buildings cannot be viewed from the public way or
when determined by the fire code official,an illuminated complex directory,
monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify
the structures at the main entrances to the property.
Section 507.5.1 is amended to read:
Section 507.5.1 -Fire hydrant and fire main required locations.
Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved
into or within the jurisdiction is more than 150 feet from a hydrant on a fire
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apparatus access road,as measured by an approved route around the exterior
of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and fire mains shall be
provided where required by the fire code official.
Exception: For Group R-3 and Group U occupancies, equipped
throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in
accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3, the distance
requirement shall not be more than 600 feet.
Section 507.5.1.1 is amended to read:
Section 507.5.1.1 - Hydrant for Standpipe Systems
Buildings equipped with a fire department connection shall have a fire
hydrant within 50 feet of the fire department connection.
Exception: The distance shall be permitted to exceed 50-feet where
approved by the fire code official.
Section 901.7 is amended to add the following language after the second paragraph:
Section 901.7 Systems out of service
When a system is deemed out of service, the operator shall immediately
provide current insurance documents and insurer's contact information to
the fire code official. The operator or impairment coordinator shall also be
responsible for contacting the insurer to inform them of changes in
operation of the fire protection system.
Section 902.1 is amended to include the following additional terms, as defined in
Section 202, in alphabetical order:
ALARM.
EMERGENCY.
FALSE ALARM.
Section 903.2 is amended to read:
Section 903.2 Automatic sprinkler system.
An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in all newly
constructed buildings in accordance with Section 903.2.1 through 903.2.24.
Exceptions:
1. Detached Group U occupancies 1000 sq. ft. or less, as approved
by the fire code official.
2. Detached pool houses up to 1000 sq. ft. in floor area within 50
feet of the pool and limited to a single bathroom.
3. Detached non-combustible motor vehicle fuel dispensing
canopies classified as a Group M occupancy.
4. Detached Car Ports of non-combustible construction with no
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habitable space above.
5. Detached Group B or M occupancies 500 sq. ft. or less.
6. Accessory Dwelling Units where specifically exempted by
OSFM Information Bulletin.
Section 903.2.22 is added to read:
Section 903.2.22 -Changes of occupancy.
When the fire code official determines, based on life and fire risk, that a
proposed use or occupancy classification is more hazardous than an existing
use or occupancy classification, including the conversion of residential
buildings to condominiums, then no change of use or occupancy shall be
made unless such structure is made to comply with the requirements for a
newly constructed building.
Section 903.2.23 is added to read:
Section 903.2.23 - Additions, remodels, alterations or repairs.
An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided as follows:
1. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing one-
or two-family dwelling when additions increase the area by 50% or
more calculated by existing gross floor area.
2. An automatic fire sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing non-
residential building when additions increase the area by 25% or more
calculated by existing gross floor area.
3. Additions to existing Group R. Division 1 occupancies that result in
additional guest rooms or dwelling units, the building shall meet the
requirements for a newly constructed building.
4. For remodels, alterations or repairs to an existing building involving
demolition, removal or repair of more than 50% of the structure (to
include walls, columns, beams or girders, floor or ceiling joists and
coverings, roof rafters, roof diaphragms, foundations or similar
components), the building shall meet the requirements for a newly
constructed building. For the purpose of applying this section, the
following criteria shall be considered in the 50%threshold evaluation:
a. The removal or demolition of more than 50% of the exterior or
interior weight bearing walls.
b. Removal of the roof structure or ceiling thereby permitting
installation of overhead piping.
c. Exception: R-3 occupancies.
d. Removal of interior tenant improvements reducing the building
to a "shell" condition shall require the future build-out to
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comply with fire sprinkler requirements.
e. Exception: Alterations or additions made solely for the purpose
of complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
1. The percentage of work shall be determined and added to any
successive remodels that may occur within a subsequent three (3) year
period. If the combined percentage totals 50%or more, this work shall
constitute a substantial improvement and the building shall be subject
to the fire sprinkler requirement.
2. Any combination of items above where the improvements equal or
exceed fifty percent (50%) of the structure, the entire building shall
meet the requirements for a newly constructed building.
Note: The percentage of work shall be determined and added to any
successive remodels that may occur within a subsequent three (3) year
period. If the combined percentage totals 50% or more, this work shall
constitute a substantial improvement and the building shall be subject to the
fire sprinkler requirement.
Section 903.2.24 is added to read:
Section 903.2.24- Design criteria.
Fire sprinkler systems installed in buildings of undetermined use shall be
designed and installed to have a design density of 0.33 gallons per minute
per square foot over a minimum design area of 3,000 square feet. Where a
subsequent occupancy change requires a system with greater capacity, it
shall be the building owners' responsibility to upgrade the system to the
required density and meet any additional requirements of Chapter 15.28 of
this Title at the time of such change.
Section 903.3 is amended to read:
Section 903.3 - Installation Requirements.
Sprinkler systems shall be installed in accordance with NFPA 13 and NFPA
13D when approved by the fire code official, and as adopted by City
standards and in accordance with Sections 903.3.1 through 903.3.9.
Section 903.3.1.1 is amended to add, alter the first line, the following
Section 903.3.1.1 - Installation requirements.
Where the provisions of this code require that a building or portion thereof
be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance
with this section, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with
NFPA 13 as amended in Chapter 80.
Section 903.3.1.1.1 - Exempt locations, is deleted in its entirety.
Section 903.3.1.2 - NFPA 13R sprinkler systems, is deleted in its entirety.
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Section 903.3.1.3.1 is added to read:
Section 903.3.1.3.1 Location of Sprinklers and Spare Heads.
Sprinklers shall be required in enclosed attached garages and a minimum of
a single head in attics, within five feet of the attic access hatch.
A supply of at least three sprinklers shall be maintained on the premises so
that any sprinklers that have operated or been damaged in any way can be
promptly replaced.
Section 903.4 is amended to read as follows:
Section 903.4 - Sprinkler system supervision and alarms.
Valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems,
pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures and
waterflow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically
supervised by a listed fire alarm control unit.
Exceptions:
1. Automatic sprinkler systems protecting one- and two- family
dwellings.
2. Automatic sprinkler systems installed in accordance with NFPA
13D where a common supply main is used to supply both domestic
water and the automatic sprinkler system and a separate shutoff
valve for the automatic sprinkler system is not provided.
3. Jockey pump control valves that are sealed or locked in the open
position.
4. Control valves to commercial kitchen hoods, paint spray booths or
dip tanks that are sealed or locked in the open position.
5. Valves controlling the fuel supply to fire pump engines that are
sealed or locked in the open position.
6. Trim valves to pressure switches in dry. preaction and deluge
sprinkler systems that are sealed or locked in the open position.
7. Underground key or hub gate valves in roadway boxes.
8. Valves used for standpipes unless required by the fire code official.
Section 903.4.1 is amended to read as follows:
Section 903.4.1 - Monitoring.
Alarm,supervisory,and trouble signals shall be distinctly different and shall
be automatically transmitted to an approved central station, remote
supervising station or proprietary supervising station as defined in NFPA
72,or when approved by the fire code official, shall sound an audible alarm
at a constantly attended location.
Exception: Backflow prevention device test valves located in limited area
sprinkler system supply piping shall be locked in the open position. In
occupancies required to be equipped with a fire alarm system, the backflow
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preventer valves shall be electrically supervised by a tamper switch installed
in accordance with NFPA 72 and separately annunciated.
Section 907.2 —Where required —new buildings and structures
An approved fire alarm system installed in accordance with NFPA 72 and
the provisions below shall be provided in new buildings and structures:
A. All newly constructed commercial buildings shall be provided with
a complete manual and automatic tire alarm system approved by the Fire
Code Official which when activated will sound an alarm, which is audible
throughout the building and will notify all occupants.
B. In any commercial occupancy where a use creates a change of
occupancy classification as listed in the California Building Code,the entire
structure shall be provided with a fire alarm system approved by the Fire
Code Official.
C. An exterior horn / strobe alarm device is required to be installed in
all buildings with fire sprinkler systems. The horn / strobe alarm shall be
located on the street frontage side,or as approved by the Fire Code Official.
D. All newly installed, monitored fire alarm systems shall meet the
requirements of NFPA 72, Section 26.3. This is not intended to be
retroactive in existing buildings until the system is modified or the Fire
Alarm Control Panel is replaced in existing systems. Exception: R-3
occupancies.
Exceptions:
1. The manual fire alarm box is not required for fire alarm control units
systems dedicated to elevator recall control, supervisory service and fire
sprinkler monitoring
2. The manual fire alarm box is not required for Group R-2 occupancies
unless required by the fire code official to provide a means for watch
personnel to initiate an alarm during a sprinkler system impairment event.
Where provided, the manual fire alarm box shall not be located in an area
that is open to the public.
3. The manual fire alarm box is not required to be installed when approved
by the fire code official.
Section 907.2.8.1 is amended so that Exception 2.2 reads in relevant part as follows:
Section 907.2.8.1 Manual fire alarm system.
Exception:
2.2. Notification devices installed in the common areas serving the
residential units shall operate upon sprinkler water flow or manual pull
station activation.
Section 907.6.6 is amended to read as follows:
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Section 907.6.6 -Monitoring
Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Building
Code shall be monitored by an approved supervising station in accordance
with NFPA 72,this section and any approved Central Station shall meet the
requirements of NFPA 72, Section 26.3 or Fire Department Informational
Bulletin#017.
Exception: An existing system not being modified. This is not intended to
be retroactive until the system is modified or the Fire Alarm Control Panel
is replaced.
Section 907.9.1 is added to read:
Section 907.9.1 —Repeated False Fire Alarm.
Should a single property have 6 or more false alarms in a calendar year,
such property shall be required to modify the alarm system to comply with
NFPA 72 Section 26.3 —Central Station Service Alarm System.
Exception: R-3 occupancies.
Section B105.1 -One- and two-family dwellings,Group R-3 and R-4 buildings
and townhouses.
The minimum fire flow duration requirements for one and two family
dwellings shall be 1000 gallons per minute.
Table B105.1(1) — Required fire flow for one- and two- family dwellings, of
Appendix B, is deleted in its entirety.
Section B105.2 of Appendix B is amended to read:
Section B105.2 - Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings, Group
R-3 and R-4 Buildings and Townhouses.
The minimum fire flow and flow duration for buildings other than one and
two family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105.2 and Table
B 105.1(2).
Table B105.2
- mm
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW FLOW DURATION
SYSTEM (Gallons Per Minute) (Hours)
(Design Standard)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table B 105.1(2) Duration in Table
B 105.1(2)
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Section 903.3.1.1 of the 25% of the value in Table Duration in Table
California Fire Code B105.1(2)a B105.1(2) at the reduced
flow rate
Section 903.1.2 of the 25% of the value in Table Duration in Table
California Fire Code B105.1(2)b B 105.1(2) at the reduced
flow rate
For S/I: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 Lim.
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute
or at the discretion of the fire official per B 103.1
b. The reduced fire flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute
or at the discretion of the fire official per B 103.1
Section C 103 of Appendix C is amended to read:
Section C103.3 - Maximum Spacing
For commercial, industrial and multifamily residential buildings, average
spacing shall be no greater than 300 feet.
Section D103.2 of Appendix D is amended to read:
Section D103.2—Grade.
The grade of fire apparatus access roads shall be in accordance with City
standards or as approved by the Fire Code Official.
Section D103.3 of Appendix D is amended to read:
Section D103.3 -Turning radius.
The minimum turning radius shall be in accordance with City standards or
as approved by the fire code official.
Section D103.4 of Appendix D is amended to read:
Section D103.4 - Dead ends.
Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45,720 mm)
shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with
City standards.
Section D103.6 of Appendix D is amended to read:
Section D103.6 - Signs.
Where required by the fire code official,fire apparatus access roads shall be
marked with permanent NO PARKING-FIRE LANE signs complying with
the California Vehicle Code.
Section D106.1 of Appendix D is amended to read:
Section D106.1 - Projects having more than 50 dwelling units.
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Multiple-family residential projects having more than 50 dwelling units
shall be provided with two separate and approved fire access roads.
Section D106.2 of Appendix D is deleted in its entirety.
SECTION 12. SEVERABILITY
Should any section, subsection,paragraph,sentence,clause,or phrase of this ordinance be declared
unconstitutional or invalid for any reason, such declaration shall not affect the validity of the
remaining portions of this ordinance.
SECTION 13. EFFECTIVE DATE
In accordance with Health and Safety Code section 18941.5, this ordinance shall take effect on
January 1, 2023. However, where applications and plans for building have been filed and are
pending for building permits prior to the effective date of this Ordinance, such permits may be
issued, and the applicant may proceed with construction in compliance with the California
Building Standards Codes, 2019 Editions, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, as previously
adopted and amended by any applicable ordinance of the City of Rohnert Park, but only to the
extent that the issuance of such permit is required by Health and Safety Code section 18938.5 and
any other applicable law.
SECTION 14. PUBLICATION
The Clerk shall cause this ordinance to be published in the manner required by law.
SECTION 15. FILING WITH BUILDING STANDARDS COMMISSION
The Clerk shall cause a certified copy of this Ordinance to be filed with the California Building
Standards Commission in the manner required by law.
This ordinance was introduced by the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park on November 8,
2022 and DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED this November 22,2022 by the following vote:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Mice M.4,0pnyon, City Attorney
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