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Cambria CSD Fire Department 2019 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE LOCAL AMENDMENTS

Cambria CSD Fire Department Introduction • Every 3 years we adopt / readopt the Fire Code • California Fire Code is the model code based on the 2018 International Fire Code • In addition Cambria CSD adopts Local Amendments • These can be more restrictive, not less restrictive • Goal is to parallel the Local Amendments from San Luis Obispo County and other neighboring municipalities

Cambria CSD Fire Department Timeline • Adopt Resolution 39-2019 – confirm required findings • Introduce Ordinance 02-2019 – adopt and amend CCSD Municipal Code 6.04.010 • Schedule Public Hearing – next CCSD Board meeting, December 19, 2019 • Submit completed Resolution and Ordinance to San Luis Obispo County, required by the Health and Safety Code

Cambria CSD Fire Department Local Amendment Overview • Amendments to Chapter 1: Scope and Administration • Localization, peace officer status, occupancy, fees, board of appeals • Amendments to Chapter 2: Definitions • Amendments to Chapter 3: General Requirements • Prohibited burning, securing property • Amendments to Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness • Initiation devices

Cambria CSD Fire Department Local Amendment Overview • Amendments to Chapter 5: Fire Service Features • Road grade, turning radius, grade, driveways, turnarounds, turnouts, obstructions, gates, addressing • Amendments to Chapter 6: Building Services and Systems • Portable un-vented heaters • Changes to Chapter 9: Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems • Sprinkler tables, Fire Department Connections, fire alarms systems, false alarms

Cambria CSD Fire Department Local Amendment Overview (cont.)

Cambria CSD Fire Department Local Amendment Overview (cont.)

Cambria CSD Fire Department Local Amendment Overview (cont.) • Amendments to Chapter 23: Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities • Above ground tanks • Amendments to Chapter 56: Explosives and Fireworks • Use, possession and seizure of fireworks

Cambria CSD Fire Department International Wildland Urban Interface Code • Amendments to Chapter 5: Special Building Construction Regulations • Class 1 ignition-resistant construction • Elimination of fire hazard severity form

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