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EFFECTIVE DATE ORDINANCE NO. 2320 N.C.S.
OF ORDINANCE
Introduced by Seconded by
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA REPEALING SECTION
8 17.20.050 OF THE PETALUMA MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADDING A NEW SECTION 17.20.050
9 TO MODIFY LOCAL AMENDMENTS TO THE CALIFORNIA BUILDING STANDARDS CODE,
10 TITLE 24, PART 9, 2007 CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, BASED ON THE 2006 EDITION OF THE
11 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, REGARDING REGULATION OF
12 FIREWORKS SALES AND DISCHARGE IN THE CITY
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 17958.7, the City
Council makes the factual findings set forth in "Exhibit A" attached hereto and incorporated
herein by reference, and finds that the amendments made in this ordinance to the California
Building Standards Code, Title 24, Part 9, 2007 California Fire Code, based on the 2006 Edition of
the International Fire Code, are reasonably necessary because of the local climatic, geological
or topographical conditions set forth in said exhibit.
SECTION 2. Section 17.20.050 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, entitled "Amendments
Made in the California Fire Code," is hereby repealed.
SECTION 3. Section 17.20.050 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, entitled "Amendments
Made in the California Fire Code," is hereby added to include the following additions,
amendments and deletions to the 2007 California Fire Code and to read in full as follows:
17.20.050 Amendments made in the California Fire Code,
The 2007 California Fire Code is hereby amended to include the following additions,
amendments and deletions:
Chapter 2 - Definitions
Section 202 is hereby amended to add the following definitions:
202 General Definitions.
Affiliated organization, for purposes of this Article, shall be presumed to be the following:
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i. Organizations incorporated under the some charter or organization and their auxiliaries if
the auxiliary is incorporated under the same charter;
ii. Organizations sharing the some officers and/or place of meetings and/or national parent
organization;
iii. Subdivisions and/or fractional divisions however named or delineated of organizations;
iv. Suborganizations, one of whose primary purpose is to provide financial and/or
manpower support to a parent nonprofit organization.
However, different organizations affiliated with and officially recognized by any elementary,
junior high and/or high school and/or school district that serves, in whole or in part, the residents
of the City of Petaluma or any public or private community college, college and/or university
located within the boundaries of the City of Petaluma shall not be presumed to be "affiliated
organizations" unless it can be shown that they serve the same interest area or concern (i.e.,
boosters of high school football and boosters of high school basketball would be presumed to
be two different, non-affiliated organizations).
Dangerous Fireworks. Dangerous fireworks shall mean dangerous fireworks as defined in Health
and Safety Code sections 12505 and 12561 and the relevant sections of Title 19, California Code
of Regulations, Sub -Chapter 6, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
Fireworks Booth. Fireworks booth shall mean any building, counter, or other structure of a
temporary nature used in the sale, offering for sale, or display for sale of "Safe and Sane
Fireworks."
Fully Sprinklered Building- Residential. Fully sprinklered building -residential shall mean the
installation of automatic fire sprinklers in attics, garages (attached or not), and other
unprotected spaces in addition to any other fire sprinkler system required for residential
structures.
Nonprofit organization. For the purposes of this Chapter, nonprofit organization shall mean any
nonprofit association, charity or corporation organized primarily for veterans, patriotic, welfare,
civic betterment, educational, youth development or charitable purposes pursuant to Internal
Revenue Code Sections 501 (c) 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 19, 23, or 26, Section 501 (d), Section 501 (e); or
which has been issued a tax-exempt certificate as required under the Revenue and Taxation
Code of the State of California; or a group which is an integral part of a recognized national
organization having such tax-exempt status; or a nonprofit organization affiliated with and
officially recognized by an elementary, junior high and/or high school and/or school district that
serves, in whole or in part, the residents of the City of Petaluma or public and/or private
community college, college and/or university which is located within the boundaries of the City
of Petaluma.
Person. Person shall mean a natural person or a legal entity that is also an owner, tenant, lessee
and/or other person with any right to possession or control of the property where a violation of
this code occurred.
Piccolo Pete Type Fireworks. Piccolo Pete -type fireworks shall mean "safe and sane fireworks" as
defined in Health and Safety Code Section 12529 and 12562 and the relevant sections of Title 19,
California Code of Regulations, Sub -Chapter 6, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
"Piccolo Pete -type fireworks" are also known and sometimes referred to and/or labeled as,
and/or have substantially the same appearance and discharge characteristics as, but are not
limited to: "Piccolo Pete," "Whistle Pete," "Nite Siren," "Whistling Phantom," "Screaming Willy,"
and "Whistling Pete."
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Principal and permanent meeting place. Principal and permanent meeting place shall mean a
permanent structure, playing field, geographic area or service population which resides in or is
located within the City of Petaluma.
Public display of fireworks. Public display of fireworks shall mean an entertainment feature where
the public is admitted or permitted to view the display or discharge of fireworks by a licensed
pyro-technician.
Qualified Applicant. Qualified applicant shall mean any group or organization which has met all
of the following criteria for a continuous period of not less than one full year preceding submittal
of an application for a permit to sell required by this Chapter and which continues to meet the
criteria for the duration of any permit to sell issued by the City of Petaluma pursuant to this
Chapter: A nonprofit organization as defined in this Chapter;
i. The organization must have its principal and permanent meeting place within the City;
ii. The organization must be one which provides direct and regular community services and
benefits to the residents of the City;
iii. The organization must have a minimum bona fide membership of at least twenty (20)
members who either reside in the City, are employed in the City, or are owners or
operators of a business or other establishment located in the City;
iv. Neither the organization nor any of its officers and/or officials have been found by any
court or city administrative process to be in violation of any civil or criminal local, state or
federal law relating to fireworks within twenty-four calendar months prior to the
organization's submittal of an application for a permit to sell;
V. The organization has not had a permit to sell fireworks revoked within twenty-four months
prior to the organization's submittal of an application for a permit to sell.
Responsible Person. Responsible person shall mean a person who causes a violation of this
Chapter to occur or allows a violation to exist or continue, by his or her action or failure to act, or
whose agent, employee or independent contractor causes a violation to occur, or allows a
violation to exist or continue. There is a rebuttable presumption that the record owner of a
residential parcel, as shown on the county's latest equalized property taxes assessment rolls, and
a lessee of a residential parcel has a notice of any violation existing on said property. For
purposes of this Chapter, there may be more than one responsible person for a violation. Any
person, irrespective of age, found in violation of any provision of this Chapter may be issued a
citation in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. Every parent, guardian or other
person, having the legal care, custody or control of any person under the age of 18 years, who
knows or reasonably should know that a minor is in violation of this Chapter, may be issued a
citation in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter, in addition to any citation that may
be issued to the offending minor.
State Approved Fireworks. State -approved fireworks shall mean "safe and sane" fireworks as
defined in Health and Safety Code sections 12529 and 12562 and the relevant sections of Title
19, California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 6, which are hereby incorporated by reference.
State -approved fireworks are also known, and sometimes referred to as "safe and sane
fireworks."
2. Chapter 3 - GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
Section 304.4 is hereby added to read as follows:
304.4 Dumpsters and Containers - Non-combustible - Fire Zone 1. Dumpsters and containers with
an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic yards (40.5 cubic feet) or more, located in the boundaries of
Fire Zone 1 (generally defined as the downtown business district) as defined in Section 17.22 of
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the Petaluma Municipal Code, shall be noncombustible, and all lids/covers shall be secured and
locked at all times, except when disposing of rubbish/trash.
3. Chapter 5 - FIRE SERVICE FEATURES
Section 501.1 is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
501.1 Scope. Fire service for buildings, structures and premises shall comply with this chapter. This
section applies to residential and commercial developments. Single family residential projects in
approved rural areas shall comply with the Fire Safe Standards. Design and construction shall be
in accordance with the following sections, unless otherwise authorized by the fire code official in
accordance with Appendix Chapter 1, section 104.9 Alternative materials and methods.
Section 502.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
FIRE APPARATUS ACCESS ROAD. A road that provides fire apparatus access from a fire station to
a facility, building or portion thereof. This is a general term inclusive of all other terms such as fire
lane, public street, private street, parking lot lane and access roadway. Public streets may be
defined by the standards of the local agency having jurisdiction over the project.
FLOOR AREA. The floor area used for calculating the required fire flow shall be the total floor
area of all floor levels within the exterior walls of a structure that are under the horizontal
projection of the roof, except as modified in Section B104.
Section 503.2.6 is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
503.2.6 Bridges and elevated surfaces. Where a bridge or an elevated surface is part of a fire
apparatus access road, the bridge shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with
AASHTO Standard Specifications. Bridges and elevated surfaces shall be designed for a live load
sufficient to carry the imposed loads of fire apparatus. Vehicle load limits shall be posted at both
entrances to bridges when required by the fire code official. Where elevated surfaces designed
for emergency vehicle use are adjacent to surfaces which are not designed for such use,
approved barriers, approved signs or both shall be installed and maintained when required by
the fire code official.
Section 503.2.7.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
503.2.7.1 Grade Angles. The maximum allowable grade for driveways and roadways used for fire
apparatus access is 12%. Special allowances up to a maximum of 18% may be granted with the
approval of the Fire Marshal and City Engineer. For driveways not required for fire apparatus
access, provisions for increases in the grade can comply with Article 20-411 of the Petaluma
Zoning Ordinance.
Section 505.1 is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
505.1 Address numbers. New 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. These numbers shall contrast with their
background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabet letters. Numbers shall be a
minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm).
Exception: rural residential buildings shall not be required to comply with this section, provided
such buildings have a form of building identification that has been approved by the fire code
official.
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Section 508.3.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
508.3.1 Adequate Water Supply. Minimum fire flow for buildings shall be calculated as specified
in California Fire Code section 13105 of Appendix B "Fire -flow Requirements for Buildings." If
building fire flow calculations cannot be made at the time of project submittal, the following fire
flows shall apply. When the building fire flow calculations are submitted, these flows shall be
adjusted in accordance with Appendix B.
Single and Two Family Residential:
1500 GPM
Commercial, Industrial, Schools and Multi -family Residential:
2500 GPM
Fire flows for single-family dwellings may be reduced to the minimum flow as permitted by
Appendix B so long as the building is fully fire sprinklered and the residual pressure shall be a
minimum of twenty (20) pounds per square foot available for firefighting.
Exception: Some existing mains are old and sub -standard. The City Engineer and Fire Marshal
shall determine the fire flows for these mains on a site -by -site basis.
Section 508.5.1 is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
508.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or
moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 150 feet (45.179 m) from a hydrant on a fire
apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or
building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code
official.
Section 508.5.1.1 is hereby added to read as follows:
508.5.1.1 Additional Requirements.
1. Upon review of site conditions by the Fire Department, fire hydrant spacing requirements
may be reduced or modified. Fire hydrants shall be placed along all adjoining public and
private streets and Fire Department access drives.
2. Divided streets shall have hydrants located as required by the fire code official on both sides
of the street, and they shall be staggered to prevent a hydrant being placed directly across
the divided street from another hydrant.
3. Types of Hydrants - Hydrants shall conform to the City of Petaluma Sewer and Water Design
and Construction Standards.
4. Chapter 7 - FIRE -RESISTANCE -RATED CONSTRUCTION
Section 705 is hereby added to read as follows:
705 Repair of Breaches of Non -Rated Walls/Ceilings In Fire Zone 1. Breaches, openings, holes or
other broken wall and ceiling areas in buildings in Fire Zone 1 (generally defined as the
downtown business district) as defined in Section 17.22 of the Petaluma Municipal Code shall be
repaired, restored or replaced when damaged, altered, breached, penetrated, removed or
improperly installed. Openings/breaches can be repaired with like material such as lath and
plaster, sheetrock, plywood or other reasonable barrier. The intent of this section is to close
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openings/breaches to limit the spread of fire and products of combustion in the downtown
business district.
5. Chapter 9 - FIRE PROTECTION SYSTEMS
Section 903.2. is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
903.2 Where Required. An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed and maintained in all
newly constructed buildings.
Exceptions:
1. Detached Group U occupancies 1000 sq. ft. or less. Agricultural buildings and private riding
arenas 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. A room above a detached garage used for storage only that does not contain a bathroom,
cooking or refrigeration facilities or connections for such facilities.
4. Detached non-combustible motor vehicle fuel dispensing canopies classified as a Group M
occupancy.
5. Car ports of non-combustible construction.
6. B or M occupancies 500 sq. ft. or less.
Section 903.2.1 is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
903.2.1 Additions. Additions to existing commercial buildings that increase square feet (based on
the following percentages) calculated by the existing gross floor area shall meet the
requirements for a newly constructed building:
0-1000 sq. ft.: 200% (or 2000 sq ft. maximum cumulative total)
100 1 -4000 sq. ft.: 100%
>=4001 sq. ft.: 50%
Sections 903.2.1.1 throuah 903.2.1.5 are hereby deleted
Section 903.2.2. is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows
903.2.2 Alteration or Repairs. For alterations or repairs to existing building(s) involving demolition,
removal, or repair due to fire damage of more than 50% of the structure, the building shall meet
the requirements for a newly constructed building.
Exceptions:
1. Onetime alterations or additions made solely for the purpose of complying with the
Americans with Disabilities Act.
Sections 903.2.3 throuah 903.2.3.1 are hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
903.2.3 Residential Conversions and Additions. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in all single-
family dwellings that are converted to duplexes and/or multi -family dwellings, bed and
breakfasts, inns, lodging houses, or similar uses. All additions to residences with an existing
sprinkler system shall require the extension of the sprinkler system into the addition. Existing
residences in which an addition occurs and no fire sprinkler system has been previously installed
will not require installation of a sprinkler system in either the existing structure or the addition.
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Sections 903.2.4 throuah 903.2.4.3 are hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
903.2.4 Changes of Occupancy. For any change of occupancy when the proposed new
occupancy classification is more hazardous based on life and fire risk, as determined by the Fire
Code Official, including the conversion of residential buildings to condominiums, the building
shall meet the requirements for a newly constructed building.
Sections 903.2.5 throuah 903.2.5.1 are hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
903.2.5 Design Criteria. Fire sprinkler systems installed in buildings of undetermined use shall be
designed and installed to have a design density of (.33) gallons per minute per square foot over
a minimum design area of 3000 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 the Fire Code at the time of
such change.
Sections 903.2.6 throuah 903.2.6.1 are hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
903.2.6 Residential Fire Extinguishing System - Fully sprinklered. Requirements. Full sprinkler
systems are required in all newly constructed single-family dwellings that meet any one of the
following conditions (see definition, Section 202, Fully Sprinklered Building — Residential). The
buildings:
1. Have fire flows of 1000 GPM or less where the residual pressure is 20 PSI or less.
2. Are three or more stories in height.
3. Are located within the boundaries of the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
4. Are located at elevations or in areas where the water supply does not meet fire flow
requirements as determined by the fire chief.
5. Are located more than 150 feet from an approved all weather emergency vehicle access.
6. Are located where access is hampered by insufficient road widths, excessive grades, lack of
adequate turnarounds, or other conditions which would impede or delay emergency
response vehicles.
7. In the opinion of the chief, create an increased hazard or contain conditions that will
hamper the ability of fire suppression crews to adequately suppress a fire and/or affect
firefighter safety.
Section 903.2.7 is hereby deleted and replaced to read as follows:
903.2.7 Installation of Automatic Fire Sprinklers in Pre-existing Buildings- Historic Downtown
Business District.
A. Geographic Boundary- Historic Downtown District:
For the purposes of this section, the Historic Downtown Business District shall include all buildings
located inside the geographic area generally formed by Kentucky Street to the west,
Washington Street to the north, the Petaluma River to the east, and B Street to the south. Also
included in this section is 201 Washington Street (Phoenix Theater) and 132 Keller Street (formerly
Tuttle Drug), as more particularly described in Figure 1003.2.12.
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INTRODUCED and ordered posted/published this 151h day of December, 2008.
ADOPTED this 51h day of January, 2009 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSTAIN:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Claire Cooper, City Clerk
Pamela Torliatt, Mayor
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Eric W. Donly, City Attorney
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Exhibit "A"
FINDINGS OF FACT AND NEED FOR CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS
TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2007 EDITION WITH CALIFORNIA
AMENDMENTS, DUE TO LOCAL CONDITIONS
CHANGES OR MODIFICATIONS: Pursuant to Section 17958 of the State of California
Health and Safety Code, the governing body of the City of Petaluma in its ordinance adopting
and amending the 2007 Edition of the California Fire Code, with California Amendments,
changes or modifies certain provisions of the State Building Standards Code as it pertains to the
regulation of buildings used for human habitation. A copy of the text of such changes or
modifications is attached.
FINDINGS: Pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 (a) of the State of California
Health and Safety Code, the governing body of the City of Petaluma has determined and finds
that all the attached changes or modifications are needed and are reasonably necessary
because of local climatic, geological and topographic conditions as discussed below.
LOCAL CONDITIONS: Local conditions have an adverse effect on the prevention of (1) major
loss fires, (2) major earthquake damage, and (3) the potential for life and property loss, making
the changes or modifications in the California Fire Code and the State Building Standards Code
necessary in order to provide a reasonable degree of property security, and fire and life safety in
the City of Petaluma.
Below are adverse local climatic, geological and topographic conditions that necessitate the
modifications to the California Fire Code and State Building Standards Code.
CLIMATIC
Precipitation: Precipitation ranges from 20 inches to approximately 25 inches per year.
Approximately ninety percent (90%) falls during the months of November through April, and 10%
from May through October. Severe flooding occurred during the months of January and March
1995 and in 1998 and 2006.
Relative Humiditv: Humidity generally ranges from 50% during daytime 86% at night. It drops to
20% during the summer months and occasionally drops lower during the months of September
through November.
Temperatures: Temperatures have been recorded as high as 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Average
summer highs are in the 78-85 degree range.
Winds: Prevailing winds are from the northwest. However, winds are experienced from virtually
every direction at one time or another. Velocities are generally in the 5-15 mph range, gusting to
7.4-30 mph, particularly during the summer months. Extreme winds, up to 50 mph, have been
known to occur.
Summary: These local climatic conditions affect the acceleration, intensity, and size of fires in
the community. Times of little or no rainfall, of low humidity and high temperatures create
extremely hazardous conditions, particularly as they relate to wood shake and shingle roof fires
and conflagrations. The winds experienced in this area also adversely impact structure fires in
buildings in close proximity to one another. Winds can carry sparks and burning branches to
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1 other structures, thus spreading the fire and causing conflagrations. In building fires, winds can
2 literally force fires back into the building and create a blowtorch effect, in addition to
3 preventing "natural" ventilation and cross -ventilation efforts. Petaluma's downtown and
4 surrounding areas contain numerous historic and older buildings that are located very close
5 together, which exacerbates the fire danger from dry conditions, wind, and shake/shingle roofs.
6
7 TOPOGRAPHIC
The topographic fire environment of a community is primarily a combination of two factors: The
area's physical geographic characteristics and the historic pattern of urban -suburban
development. These two factors, alone and combined, create a mixture of environments which
ultimately determine the areas' fire protection needs.
The basic geographical boundaries of the city include hills to the south and west, and valley
floor in the central area and to the north and east. The Petaluma River bisects the city through
the central area. The City of Petaluma covers 13 square miles and contains an urban
population estimated at 57,000. The city's service area is a conglomeration of bay, plains, hills,
valleys, and ridges. Within the city are three fire stations and 56 fire personnel. Because of the
size of the City of Petaluma the characteristics of the fire environment changes from one
location to the next. For example, the central downtown area contains older buildings situated
close together, which increases the ability of fire to spread from one building to the next. In
contrast, some of the properties on the outlying hills are far apart, but contain large grassy
acreages that promote quickly -spreading wildfires during the long dry season.
The City's development pattern also contributes to its unique fire protection needs.
Development has traditionally occurred on the flat lands (0 - 5% slope) in the central and
eastern portions of the city. However, over the last ten years, development has spread into the
hills and the smaller valleys and canyons. This development has significantly increased the
service area for the city's fire department and added complicated logistical challenges for
getting fire equipment to remote fires or fires on steep hillsides. The majority of the hillsides in
these areas have slopes ranging from 15 - 30%. As a basic rule of thumb, the rate of spread will
double as the slope percentage doubles, all other factors remaining the same.
The local vegetation further contributes to fire dangers in the City. Petaluma's semi -arid
Mediterranean -type climate produces vegetation similar to that of most of Sonoma County. In
the long periods of the year with little or no rain (April through October), this vegetation provides
ready fuel for fast -spreading wildfires.
Moreover, approximately half of all the structures in the City have combustible wood -shingle or
shake roofs. This very flammable material is susceptible to ignition by embers from a wild land
fire, furthering the spread of fire to adjacent buildings.
GEOLOGICAL
The above local topographic conditions enhance the magnitude, exposure, accessibility
problems, and fire hazards presented to the City of Petaluma. Fire following an earthquake has
the potential of causing greater loss of life and damage than the earthquake itself.
The relatively young geological processes that have created the San Francisco Bay Area are still
active today. Two active earthquake faults (San Andreas and the Heoldsburg-Rodgers Creek)
affect the Petaluma area. Approximately 50% of the city's land surface is in the high -to -
moderate seismic hazard zones.
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The majority of the city's industrial complexes are located in the highest seismic risk zones. The
highest seismic risk zone also contains the largest concentration of hazardous materials.
Hazardous materials, particularly toxic gases, could pose the greatest threat to the largest
number, should a significant seismic event occur. The city's resources would have to be
prioritized to mitigate the greatest threat, and may likely be unavailable for fires in smaller single
dwellings and structures.
Other variables that may intensify the fire danger after a major seismic event include:
• The extent of damage to the water system
• The extent of isolation due to bridge and/or freeway overpass collapse
• The extent of roadway damage and/or amount of debris blocking the roadways
• Climatic conditions (hot, dry weather with high winds)
• Time of day, which will influence the amount of traffic on roadways and could intensify the
risk of life during normal business hours
• The availability of timely mutual aid or assistance from neighboring departments, which will
likely have similar emergencies at the some time. The large portion of dwellings with wood
shingle roof coverings, which will increase the likelihood of conflagrations.
CONCLUSION
Local climatic, geological and topographic conditions impact fire protection efforts, and the
frequency, spread, acceleration, intensity and size of fire involving buildings in this community.
Further, they impact potential damage to all structures from earthquake and subsequent fire.
Therefore, it is reasonably necessary that the California Fire Code be changed or modified to
mitigate the effects of the above conditions.
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