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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
TO: HONORABLE MAYOR
AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL
FROM: ROBERT A. BRADY
CITY MANAGER
DATE: AUGUST 11, 2009
SUBJECT: PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL SUSPENDING BURNING
PERMITS AND OTHER USES OF OPEN FIRE
Background
Do to critical fire weather and high fire hazard conditions, the Riverside County Fire
Chief has issued a proclamation suspending burning permits and other uses of open fire
in the County with the exception of incorporated cities.
Discussion
The same hazardous fire conditions exist in the City as do in the County. It is the
recommendation of the County Fire Chief and the Lake Elsinore Fire Chief the issuance
of burn permits and other use of open fire in the City should be suspended.
Fiscal Impact
None.
Recommendation
The City Council should consider the attached proclamation suspending the issuance of
burn permits and other uses of open fire.
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Suspend Burning Permits
August 11, 2009
Prepared by: Jerry Hendershc
Fire Chief
Approved by: Robert A. Brady
City Manager
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A PROCLAMATION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, SUSPENDING THE ISSUANCE OF BURN
PERMITS AND OTHER USES OF OPEN FIRE
Due to extreme menace of destruction by fire to life, improved property or
natural resources caused by critical fire weather and acute dryness of vegetation;
and / or fire suppression forces being heavily committed to control fire; and,
under the authority provided in Section 307 of the 2007 California Fire Code,
adopted by reference in Chapter 15.56 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code, the
City of Lake Elsinore hereby suspends the privileges of burning by Permit and
other uses of open fire within the City.
In addition to suspension of open burning, the following restrictions also
are hereby applied within the City of Lake Elsinore:
Use of campfires is restricted to within established campfire
facilities located in established campgrounds and beaches
open to the public.
2. Cooking fires with a valid permit are permissive when no
alternate means of cooking is available and requires an
on-site inspection prior to the issuance of a Permit.
3. Warming fires are permissive when weather conditions exist
to justify the request and require an on-site inspection prior
to the issuance of a Permit.
This order shall become effective at 1200 hours on August 12, 2009 and
remain in effect until this proclamation is formally terminated.
Robert Magee, Mayor
ATTEST:
Debora Thomsen, City Clerk
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS AGAINST FIRE
the premises. Vegetation clearance requirements in
urban-wildland interface areas shall be in accordance with
the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code.
304.1.3 Space underneath seats. Spaces underneath
grandstand and bleacher seats shall be kept free from com-
bustible and flammable materials. Except where enclosed in
not less than 1-hour fire-resistance-rated construction in
accordance with the California Building Code, spaces
underneath grandstand and bleacher seats shall not be occu-
pied or utilized for purposes other than means of egress.
304.2 Storage. Storage of combustible rubbish shall not pro-
duce conditions that will create a nuisance or a hazard to the
public health, safety or welfare.
304.3 Containers. Combustible rubbish, and waste material
kept within a structure shall be stored in accordance with Sec-
tions 304.3.1 through 304.3.3.
304.3.1 Spontaneous ignition. Materials susceptible to
spontaneous ignition, such as oily rags, shall be stored in a
listed disposal container. Contents of such containers shall
be removed and disposed of daily.
304.3.2 Capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet. Containers
with a capacity exceeding 5.33 cubic feet(40 gallons) (0.15
m3) shall be provided with lids. Containers and lids shall be
constructed of noncombustible materials or approved com-
bustible materials.
304.3.3 Capacity exceeding 1.5 cubic yards. Dumpsters
and containers with an individual capacity of 1.5 cubic
yards [40.5 cubic feet (1.15 m')] or more shall not be stored
in buildings or placed within 5 feet (1524 mm) of combusti-
ble walls, openings or combustible roof eave lines.
Exceptions:
1. Dumpsters or containers in areas protected by an
approved automatic sprinkler system installed
throughout in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1,
903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.
2. Storage in a structure shall not be prohibited where
the structure is of Type I or HA construction, lo-
cated not less than 10 feet (3048 mm) from other
buildings and used exclusively for dumpster or
container storage.
SECTION 305
IGNITION SOURCES
305.1 Clearance from ignition sources. Clearance between
ignition sources, such as luminaires, heaters, flame-producing
devices and combustible materials, shall be maintained in an
approved manner.
305.2 Hot ashes and spontaneous ignition sources. Hot
ashes, cinders, smoldering coals or greasy or oily materials
subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be deposited in a com-
bustible receptacle, within 10 feet (3048 mm) of other combus-
tible material including combustible walls and partitions or
within 2 feet (610 mm) of openings to buildings.
Exception: The minimum required separation distance to
other combustible materials shall be 2 feet (610 nun) where
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the material is deposited in a covered, noncombustible
receptacle placed on a noncombustible floor, ground sur-
face or stand.
305.3 Open-flame warning devices. Open-flame warning
devices shall not be used along an excavation, road, or any
place where the dislodgment of such device might permit the
device to roll, fall or slide on to any area or land containing
combustible material.
305.4 Deliberate or negligent burning. It shall be unlawful to
deliberately or through negligence set fie to or cause the bum-
ing of combustible material in such a manner as to endanger the
safety of persons or property.
SECTION 306
MOTION PICTURE PROJECTION ROOMS
AND FILM
306.1 Motion picture projection rooms. Electric arc, xenon
or other light source projection equipment which develops haz-
ardous gases, dust or radiation and the projection of rib-
bon-type cellulose nitrate film, regardless of the light source
used in projection, shall be operated within a motion picture
projection room complying with Section 409 of the California
Building Code.
306.2 Cellulose nitrate film storage. Storage of cellulose
nitrate film shall be in accordance with NFPA 40.
SECTION 307
OPEN BURNING AND RECREATIONAL FIRES
307.1 General. A person shall not kindle or maintain or autho-
rize to be kindled or maintained any open burning unless con-
ducted and approved in accordance with this section.
307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. Open burning that is
offensive or objectionable because of smoke or odor emis-
sions or when atmospheric conditions or local circum-
stances make such fires hazardous shall be prohibited.
307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the
fire code official in accordance with Appendix Chapter 1, Sec-
tion 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or
range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control
of disease or pests, or a bonfire. Application for such approval
shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of
the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.
307.2.1 Authorization. Where required by state or local
law or regulations, open burning shall only be permitted
with prior approval from the state or local air and water
quality management authority, provided that all conditions
specified in the authorization are followed.
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307.3 Extinguishment authority. The fire code official is
authorized to order the extinguishment by the permit holder,
another person responsible or the fire department of open burn-
ing that creates or adds to a hazardous or objectionable situa-
tion.
307.4 Location. The location for open burning shall not be less
than 50 feet (15 240 tlyfl)Awpsoyst=wc, Ku*pNaris6ons
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2007 CALIFORNIA. FIRE CODE
ORDINANCE NO. 1237
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL FO THE CITY
OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, REPEALING AND
REENACTING CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.20, 15.24,
15.36, 15.38, 15.56 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE,
ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE 2007 EDITION OF THE
(CCR, T-24), INCORPORATING: THE INTERNATIONAL
BUILDING CODE, 2006 EDITION; THE UNIFORM
PLUMBING CODE, 2006 EDITION; THE UNIFORM
MECHANICAL CODE, 2006 EDITION; THE NATIONAL
ELECTRICAL CODE, 2005 EDITION; THE
INTERNATIONAL EXISTING BUILDING CODE, 2006
EDITION; THE INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE, 2006
EDITION; AND AMENDING THOSE CALIFORNIA
BUILDING STANDARDS AS IDENTIFIED HEREIN,
THROUGH EXPRESS FINDINGS OF LOCAL NECESSITY
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore does ordain as
follows:
Section 1. Ordinance number 1087 is hereby repealed with the exception
of chapters 15.08, 15.12, 15.16, which address abatement. of dangerous buildings,
relocation of buildings, and housing code provisions respectively, and also with the
exception of 15.04.020 B, C. D, and E, 15.20.020 B, 15.24.020 B, and 15.38.020
A; and their respective code sections which establish fees for building, mechanical,
plumbing, and electrical fees respectively. These will remain in place un-amended
and are not apart of the State Building Standards.
Section 2. 15.04.010 Building Code -Adopted
Except as provided in this chapter, those certain building codes known and
designated as the California Building Code, 2007 Edition, including Appendix 1,
Appendix 1, and Appendix J, based on the 2006 International Building Code as
published by the International Code Council, with the amendments set forth in
Section 15.04.020, shall become the building codes of the City for regulating the
erection, construction., enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition,
conversion; occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all
buildings and/or structures in the City. The California Building Code and its
appendix will be on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official
and the office of the City. Clerk.
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15.44.080
LAKE ELSINORE CODE
H. All handling and drying of laundry
must be inside with mechanical dryers or
inside mobilehome trailer park if lines
cannot be seen by anyone outside the
trailer park.
I. All facilities for sanitation, garbage,
sewage and trash disposal and water
supply shall be subject to such rules and
regulations as the Health Officer shall
determine.
J. Trailer spaces must be at least forty
feet wide with depth enough to allow for
ten-foot front and rear setback. Trailer
length includes length of hitch assembly.
All cul-de-sacs are to be of sixty-foot radius,
and all mobilehome parks must be served
by separate ingress and egress roads of
standard width and paving.
(Ord. 410 § 7,1963) .
15.44.080 Enforcement. It shall be the
duty of the Building Inspector to enforce all
of the provisions of this chapter pertaining
to construction, alteration and modification
of all buildings, plumbing, electrical wiring,
sewage _ disposal construction and gas
piping, including appurtenances thereto
within mobilehome parks. It shall be the
duty of the Health Officer to enforce all of
the provisions of this chapter pertaining to
maintenance, operation, safety, sanitation
and occupancy of mobilehome parks. Upon
presentation of proper credentials, the
Building Inspector, Fire Marshal, Health
Officer, or the duly authorized representa-
tive of any of them, may at reasonable time
enter upon the premises of any mobilehome
park to inspect the structures, sites and
facilities, including the register of
occupants, and to ascertain and require
compliance with this chapter. (Ord. 410 § 8,
1963)
Chapter 15.48*
(RESERVED)
Chapter 15.56**
15.56.020
UNIFORM FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.56.010 Established.
15.56.020 Amendments.
15.56.010 Established. The Uniform Fire
Code 2000 Edition, including Exhibit "A"
attached thereto with amendments,
additions. and deletions thereto is adopted
by reference. (Ord. 1087 § 2 (part), 2002;
Ord. 1051 § 2 (part), 1999)
15.56.020 Amendments.
A. SECTION 204-C' - the following
definitions are amended:
Chief or Chief of the Fire Department is
the City Manager or his authorized
representative.
Chief Engineer is the City Manager or
his authorized representative.
Chief of the Bureau of Fire Prevention is
the City Manager or his authorized
representative.
(Ord. 1087 § 2 (part), 2002; Ord. 1051 § 2
(part), 1999)
*Editor's Note: Chapter 15.48, Outdoor Commercial
Advertising, previously contained herein, has been repealed
in entirety by Ordinance No. 803..
*_Editor's Note: Previous ordinance history includes
portions of Ordinance Nos. 1007, 944, 882 and 800.
1512 q nn q
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA
THE RESOURCES AGENCY
DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PROTECTION
PROCLAMATION
SUSPENDING BURNING PERMITS
AND OTHER USES OF OPEN FIRE
Due to the extreme menace of destruction by fire to life, improved property or natural
resources caused by critical fire weather and acute dryness of vegetation; and/or fire
suppression forces being heavily committed to control fires; and, under authority vested
in me by the Director of the Department of Forestry and Fire Protection as per section
4423.1 of the Public Resources Code, I hereby suspend, except within incorporated
cities, the privileges of burning by permit and other uses of open fire in the geographic
area described as:
ALL STATE AND LOCAL RESPONSIBILITY AREA LANDS
WITHIN THE COUNTY OF RIVERSIDE.
In addition to suspension of open burning, the following restrictions also are hereby
applied in the area cited above:
1. Use of campfires is restricted to within established campfire facilities located in
established campgrounds open to the public.
2. Agricultural burning in the Palo Verde Valley and Coachella Valley is
authorized as required for agricultural rehabilitation.
3. Cooking fires with a valid permit are permissive when no alternate means of
cooking is available and requires an on-site inspection prior to the issuance of a
permit.
4. Warming fires are permissive and require an on-site inspection prior to the
issuance of a permit when weather conditions exist to justify the request.
In accordance with section 4423.2 of the Public Resources Code, state officers having
jurisdiction and authorized by the Director of Forestry and Fire Protection may issue
restricted temporary burning permits whenever it can be shown that burning or use of
open fire is essential for reasons of public health, safety, or welfare.
This order shall become effective at 1200 his hours on July 8, 2009 and remain in effect
until I formally terminate this proclamation.
JOHN R. HAWKINS
Unit Chief
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