HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem No. 26 - Public Hearing to Consider an Urgency Ordinance Amending Title 15, Buildings and26)Public Hearing to Consider an Urgency Ordinance Amending Title 15, Buildings and
Construction, of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
Waive further reading and adopt by a four-fifths vote by title only AN URGENCY
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA,
AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.20, 15.24, 15.32, 15.38, 15.40, 15.42,
AND 15.56 AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.58 (CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE) OF TITLE 15 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE BY
ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL
CODES WITH APPENDICES AND AMENDMENTS THERETO.
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REPORT TO CITY COUNCIL
To:Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
From:Jason Simpson, City Manager
Prepared by:Damaris Abraham, Community Development Director
Date:November 18, 2025
Subject:Public Hearing to Consider an Urgency Ordinance Amending Title 15,
Buildings and Construction, of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code
Recommendation
Waive further reading and adopt by a four-fifths vote by title only AN URGENCY ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING
CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.20, 15.24, 15.32, 15.38, 15.40, 15.42, AND 15.56 AND
ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.58 (CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE) OF
TITLE 15 OF THE LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITIONS
OF THE CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO.
Background
The State’s Health and Safety Code requires local governments to adopt the most recent editions
of the model codes related to construction. If the City Council approves this Ordinance, the most
recent editions of the construction codes with the applicable amendments will be in effect within
the City of Lake Elsinore as required by State law.
Discussion
The State’s Health and Safety Code (Section 17958) mandates that the California Building
Standards Commission adopt and publish the California Building Standards Code (Title 24
California Code of Regulations) every three years. The 2025 Edition of the California Code of
Regulations, Title 24, which incorporates the below-listed model codes, which become effective
statewide on January 1, 2026.
The codes proposed for adoption by reference with amendments include the following:
2025 California Building Standards Code
2025 California Building Code
2025 California Residential Code
2025 California Codes
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2
1
6
2
2025 California Mechanical Code
2025 California Plumbing Code
2025 California Energy Code
2026 California Electrical Code
2025 California Existing Building Code
2025 California Green Building Standards Code
2025 California Fire Code
2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
Of note, the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is a new, stand-alone state code
added this cycle. It consolidates and reorganizes California's wildfire-resistant building and site
requirements in designated fire hazard severity zones, which were previously scattered across
multiple codes.
The Community Development Department, Division of Building & Safety, is recommending that
changes and modifications be made to the codes and are advising that certain changes and
modifications are reasonably necessary due to local conditions in the City of Lake Elsinore.
Staff recommends these local administrative amendments to establish provisions for the effective
enforcement of the building codes of the City as a continuation of previously adopted amendments
from prior code adoption cycles. Furthermore, many of these proposed amendments are
consistent with those adopted by other local jurisdictions and have been specifically requested by
CalFire. Additionally, certain proposed amendments are for administrative and procedural
clarification and do not modify a building standard. Those modifications that affect code language
have been based on express findings due to local climatic, geological, or topographical conditions
as set forth in the ordinance.
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact as the existing fee schedule will be retained.
Attachments
Attachment 1 – Urgency Ordinance
Attachment 2 – Public Hearing Notice
Community Development
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-___
AN URGENCY ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAKE
ELSINORE, CALIFORNIA, AMENDING CHAPTERS 15.02, 15.04, 15.06, 15.20,
15.24, 15.32, 15.38, 15.40, 15.42, AND 15.56 AND ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 15.58
(CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE) OF TITLE 15 OF THE
LAKE ELSINORE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADOPTING THE 2025 EDITIONS OF THE
CALIFORNIA CODES AND RELATED MODEL CODES WITH APPENDICES AND
AMENDMENTS THERETO
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF LAKE ELSINORE DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Findings. The City Council hereby finds that the proposed amendments to the
2025 California Building Standards Code are reasonably necessary because of local climatic,
geologic, or topographic conditions, and adopts the findings provided below to support the
modifications to the 2025 California Building Standards Code.
A. Climatic Conditions
1. Hot, dry Santa Ana winds are common to all areas within the City of Lake Elsinore.
These winds, which can cause small fires to spread quickly, are a contributing factor
to the high fire danger in the area, and create the need for an increased level of fire
protection. This added protection will supplement normal fire department response
available and provide immediate protection for life and safety of multiple occupants
during fire occurrences.
2. Riverside County and the City of Lake Elsinore are in a semi-arid Mediterranean type
climate, which predisposes all fuels, including wood shingles, to rapid ignition and
spread of fire. Therefore, there exists a need for additional fire protection measures.
B. Geographic Conditions
1. Riverside County and the City of Lake Elsinore are in a highly active seismic area.
There are earthquake faults that run along both the northeastern and southwestern
boundaries of Riverside County including the San Jacinto and Elsinore faults which
are branches of the San Andreas Fault. There have been several substantial
earthquakes located along these faults in the Inland Empire area in the past few
years. The most recent was in June 2024, located in Riverside California, in the
Elsinore San Jacinto Area with a magnitude of 5.7 on the Richter scale. In July
Ridgecrest had a 6.1 and the City of Oxnard had a 6.4 earthquake Julian had a 5.2
and with over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its full capabilities. The
Ridgecrest earthquake mains supplying water to the district burst during the
earthquake. If more fires had been ignited by the earthquake, it would have been
difficult for the fire department to contain them. Experts predict a major earthquake
in our area within the next 50 years. This situation creates the need for both additional
fire protection measures and automatic on-site fire protection for building occupants
since a multitude of fires may result from breakage of gas and electric lines because
of an earthquake. As noted by “Planning Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the
Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, 1988, State Department of Conservation,” page 59,
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“unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building codes
places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe”;
2. Traffic and circulation congestion presently existing in the City of Lake Elsinore often
places fire department response time to fire occurrences at risk. This condition will be
exacerbated by any major disaster, including any earthquake wherein damage to the
highway system will occur. This condition makes the need for additional on-site
protection for property occupants necessary.
3. Placement of multiple occupancy buildings, location of arterial roads, and fire
department staffing constraints due to recent revenue-limiting state legislation have
made it difficult for the fire department to locate additional fire stations and provide
sufficient manpower to concentrate fire companies and personnel to control fires in
high density apartment or condominium buildings. Fire Department equipment does
not allow easy access to areas of buildings greater than 55 feet above the level of Fire
Department vehicle access. These conditions create the need for built-in on-site fire
protection systems to protect occupants and property until firefighting apparatus and
personnel arrive on the scene. The City of Lake Elsinore is in an area subject to a
climatic condition of high winds and low humidity. This combination of events creates
an environment which is conducive to rapidly spreading fires. Control of such fires
requires rapid response. Obstacles generated by a strong wind, such as fallen trees,
street lights, and utility poles, and the requirement to climb 75 feet vertically up flights
of stairs will greatly impact the response time to reach an incident scene. Additionally,
Section 6, Figure 6-2 of ASCE 7 identifies a significant increase in the amount of wind
force at 60 feet above the ground. Use of aerial-type fire fighting apparatus above this
height would place rescue personnel at increased risk of injury. The City of Lake
Elsinore is in the middle of the seismically active area. The viability of the public water
system would be questionable at best after a major seismic event. This would leave tall
buildings vulnerable to uncontrolled fires due to a lack of available water and an inability
to pump sufficient quantities of any available water to floors above the 55-foot level. A
severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any rescue or fire
suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles like those indicated under
the high wind section above. With the probability of strong aftershocks there exists a
need to provide increased protection for anyone on upper floors.
4. Untreated wood roofs cause or contribute to serious fire hazard and to the rapid spread
of fires when such fires are accompanied by high winds. Pieces of burning wooden
roofs become flying brands and are carried by the wind to other locations and thereby
spread fire quickly.
C. Administrative
This amendment is also necessary for administrative clarifications that do not modify a
building standard pursuant to California Health and Safety Code Sections 17958, 17985.7,
and/or 18941.5. This amendment establishes administrative standards for the effective
enforcement of the building standards in the City of Lake Elsinore.
The findings (designated as “A” for amendments due to climatic conditions as set forth above, “B”
for amendments due to geographic conditions as set forth above, and “Administrative” for
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administrative amendments) are applicable to amendments to the 2025 California Building Code,
California Residential Code, California Mechanical Code, California Plumbing Code, California
Electrical Code, California Green Building Code, California Fire Code, and the California Wildland-
Urban Interface Code, as set forth in Exhibit A, which exhibit is attached hereto and made a part
hereof.
Section 2: Section 15.02.010 of Chapter 15.02 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is
hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.02.010 California Building Standards Code.
The 2025 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, known as the California Code
of Regulations, Title 24, incorporating the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, published by
the International Code Council, with the amendments set forth in LEMC 15.04.020, is hereby
adopted. There is one copy of said code on file in the office of the Building Official for use and
examination by the public.
Section 3: Chapter 15.04 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended and
restated in its entirety to read as follows:
15.04.010 Building Code-Established.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement,
alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height,
and area of buildings and structures, the following construction codes subject to the modifications
set forth in this Chapter, are hereby adopted: the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, based
on the 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council; the
California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Residential Code as
published by the International Code Council; the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025
Edition; the California Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition, based on the 2009 Uniform Plumbing Code
as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; the California
Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; the California Electrical Code,
2025 Edition, based on the 2024 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire
Protection Association. The provisions of these Construction Codes as amended by this chapter
shall constitute the Building Regulations of the City of Lake Elsinore. Where the California Code
of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the
Construction Codes, State regulations shall prevail over the Construction Codes.
One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefore are on file in the office of the
building official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are made available
for public inspection.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above-referenced construction codes, all fees for
services provided pursuant to the construction codes shall not take effect until a resolution for
such fees is adopted by the City Council pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66016
and 66020.”
15.04.020 Local Amendments.
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The 2025 California Building Code as adopted by LEMC 15.04.010 is hereby adopted with
the following local amendments:
Section 109.2 Fees, is hereby amended to include the following as the second and third sentences
in the paragraph:
The fees for Plan Check and Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake
Elsinore Municipal Code and as adopted in Ordinance 1087.
Said plan check fee shall be 75 percent of the building permit fee as set pursuant to
Chapter 3.40 LEMC.
Section 113.3 Appeals, is hereby amended to read as follows:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the
appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the
Appeals Board.
Section 114.4 Violation Penalties; is hereby amended as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with
any of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the Ordinances of Lake
Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each
such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion
of which any violation of any provision of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed,
continued, or permitted by any such person, and shall be punished accordingly.
Section 403 is hereby amended as follows:
High-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest
level of Fire Department vehicle access and group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors
located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of Fire Department access.
Section 403.1, the first paragraph is hereby amended as follows:
New high-rise buildings having occupied floors located more than 55 feet above the lowest
level of fire department vehicle access and new Group I-2 occupancies having occupied
floors located more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access
shall comply with Sections 403.2 through 403.6.
Section 403.1.1, definition No. 2 is hereby amended as follows:
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2. High-rise structure” means every building of any type of construction or occupancy
having floor used for human occupancy located above 55 feet above the lowest floor
level having building access (see Section 403.1.2), except buildings used as hospitals
as defined by the Health and Safety Code Section 1250.
Section 403.4.7.2 and 403.4.8.1 are amended by moving item 2. Ventilation and automatic fire
detection equipment for smokeproof enclosures from section 403.4.7.2 Standby Power Loads
and placing it in 403.4.8.1 Emergency Power Loads. The revised sections are to read as follows:
403.4.7.2 Standby power loads.
The following are classified as standby power loads:
1. Power and lighting for the fire command center required by Section 403.4.5; and
2. Standby power shall be provided for elevators in accordance with Sections 1007.4,
3003, 3007, and 3008.
403.4.8.1 Emergency power loads.
The following are classified as emergency power loads:
1. Exit signs and means of egress illumination required by Chapter 10;
2. Elevator car lighting;
3. Emergency voice/alarm communications systems;
4. Automatic fire detection systems;
5. Fire alarm systems;
6. Electrically powered fire pumps; and
7. Ventilation and automatic fire detection equipment for smoke proof enclosures.
Section 910.3.2.2 is hereby amended as follows:
Where installed in buildings provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system, smoke
and heat vents shall be designed to operate automatically by actuation of a heat-
responsive device rated at least 100º F above the operating temperature of the sprinkler,
unless otherwise approved.
Section 1505.1 is amended by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of a new Table
1505.1a thereto, as follows:
TABLE 1505.1a
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS
TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA IB IIA IIB IIIA IIIB IV VA VB
B B B B B B B B B
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2.
a. Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A.
Section 1505.1.3 is amended as follows:
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The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total
roof area is replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new
structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof
of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
Section 1505.5 is amended by the deletion of the entire section.
Section 1505.7 is amended by the deletion of the entire section.
Appendix J is hereby amended by the addition of a new section thereto, to read as follows:
Section J110.3 Temporary Erosion Control.
A. Separate plans for temporary drainage and erosion control measures to be used during
the rainy season shall be submitted prior to October 1. The control devices shown on said
plans shall be installed no later than October 15, and maintained in operable condition
until April 15. These plans shall provide the following:
1. Temporary soil stabilization measures shall be installed on graded slopes
exceeding a three to one ratio and/or ten feet in height.
2. Desilting facility shall be provided at all drainage outlets from the graded site,
designed for the twenty-five-year, six hour storm intensity. They must be detailed
on the plans. Design and specific recommendations shall be submitted for the
following:
Desilting basin volume based on gradient and nature of soils
The extent of all graded areas and identification of any temporary soil
stabilization measures
Size of desilting basin outlet pipe and over flow
Dike requirements. Minimum wall width, slope of walls, percent of
compaction, etc.
3. The following notes shall be placed on the plans:
In case of emergency, call _______________ at ______________
(responsible person) (24 hour number)
The undersigned civil engineer will supervise erosion control and certify
that work is in accordance with the approved plans.
_______________________________
(signature, reg. *, expiration date)
_______________________________ ________________
(name - printed) (dated)
4. Indicate on the plan, which streets will be paved and which drainage devices will
be completed by October 15.
5. Placement of devices to reduce erosion damage within the tract is left to the
discretion of the Engineer. These devices, if any, must be shown on the plan
because their presence will affect the required capacity of the desilting basin.
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6. Outlet conditions from the desilting basin shall not exceed downstream limitations,
with the exception of overflow, which is to be designed to provide capacity of 1.5
times the maximum design flow.
B. Temporary Erosion Control Measures
1. The permittee shall keep a standby crew for emergency work, available at all times
during the rainy season. Necessary materials shall be available onsite and
stockpiled at convenient locations to facilitate rapid construction of temporary
devices or to repair any damaged erosion control measures when rain is imminent.
2. Devices shall not be moved or modified without the approval of the Building Official
or, in an emergency by the person responsible for grading operations.
3. All removable protective devices shown shall be in place at the end of each working
day when the five-day rain probability forecast exceeds forty percent. Forecasts
shall be received from broadcasts provided by the United States Weather Service.
4. After a rainstorm, all silt and debris shall be removed from check berms and
desilting basins and the basins pumped dry. Any graded slope surface protection
measures damaged during a rainstorm shall also be immediately repaired. Failure
to provide effective maintenance may result in penalties as provided per Section
205.
5. Fill slopes at the tract perimeter must drain away from the top of the slope at the
conclusion of each working day.
6. At least one guard shall be posted on the site whenever the depth of water in any
device exceeds eighteen inches. Additional guards may be required as deemed
necessary by the Building Official.
7. After a rainstorm, all silt and debris shall be removed from public drains and pipes,
and from drains and pipes of adjacent properties.
C. Subsequent Rainy Seasons
1. For projects extending into subsequent rainy seasons, for temporary drainage and
erosion control plans shall be submitted. These plans shall comply with all
requirements in Section J110.3 (A) and (B).
15.04.030 Designation of fire hazard severity zones.
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2025-1519, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore has
adopted and designated the Fire Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Lake Elsinore, as
recommended by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and presented in the
map titled: “City of Lake Elsinore Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map,” which is maintained and
published by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. This map is retained on
file at the City of Lake Elsinore and is attached as “Exhibit A” to the above-referenced ordinance
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and shall serve as the official FHSZ designation within the City of Lake Elsinore's Local
Responsibility Area.
Section 4: Chapter 15.06 is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.06
RESIDENTIAL BUILDING CODE
15.06.010 Residential Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition based
on the 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Conference, shall
be and become the Residential Code of the City, regulating and controlling the construction,
alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy,
location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every detached one-and-two-family dwelling,
townhouse not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of
egress, and structures accessory thereto throughout the State of California. The California
Residential Code is on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
15.06.020 Amendments.
The 2025 edition of the California Residential Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section R108.2 Fees, is hereby amended to include the following as the second and third
sentences in the paragraph:
The fees for Plan Check and Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the
Lake Elsinore Municipal Code and as adopted in Ordinance 1087.
Said plan check fee shall be 75 percent of the building permit fee as set pursuant to
Chapter 3.40 LEMC.
Section R112.3 Appeals, is hereby amended as follows:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall
mean the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals
is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the
subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of
providing input to the Appeals Board.
Section R113.4, Violation Penalties, is hereby amended as follows:
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with
any of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be guilty of
a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the Ordinances of Lake
Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each
such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any
portion of which any violation of any provision of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is
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committed, continued, or permitted by any such person, and shall be punished
accordingly.
Table R301.2(1) is amended and revised in its entirety to read:
TABLE R301.2(1)
CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
GROUND
SNOW
LOAD
Speed d
(mph)
Topographic
effects k
SEISMIC
DESIGN
CATEGORY
f Weathering a
Frost
line
Depth
b Termite c
WINTER
DESIGN
TEMP e
ICE BARRIER
UNDERLAYMENT
REQUIRED h
FLOOD
HAZARDS g
AIR
FREEZING
INDEX i
MEAN
ANNUAL
TEMP j
Zero 85 No D2 or E Negligible 12-24”
Very
Heavy 43 No
See
Exhibit B 0 60
For SI: 1 pound per square foot = 0.0479 kPa, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.
a.Weathering may require a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to
satisfy the structural requirements of this code. The weathering column shall be filled in with
the weathering index (i.e., "negligible," "moderate" or "severe") for concrete as determined
from the Weathering Probability Map [Figure R301.2(3)]. The grade of masonry units shall be
determined from ASTM C 34, C 55, C 62, C 73, C 90, C 129, C 145, C 216 or C 652.
b.The frost line depth may require deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1). The
jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below
finish grade.
c.The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending
on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage.
d.The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed
map [Figure R30l.2( 4)].Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis
in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4.
e.The outdoor design dry-bulb temperature shall be selected from the columns of 971/2-percent
values for winter from Appendix D of the International Plumbing Code. Deviations from the
Appendix D temperatures shall be permitted to reflect local climates or local weather
experience as determined by the building official.
f.The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined
from Section R301.2.2.1.
g.The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with (a) the date of the jurisdiction's entry into
the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for
management of flood hazard areas), (b) the date(s) of the Flood Insurance Study and (c) the
panel numbers and dates of all currently effective FIRMs and FBFMs or other flood hazard
map adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended.
h.In accordance with Sections R905.2.7.1, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and
R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming,
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the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill
in this part of the table with "NO."
i.The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing
index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the l00-year (99%) value on the National
Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index- USA Method (Base 32°)" at
www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.htrnl.
j.The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the
National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)" at
www.ncdc.noaa.gov/fpsf.html.
k.In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting
structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall
fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part
of the table.
Section R403.1.3 is modified by deleting the exception for masonry stem walls:
In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and
vertical reinforcing are not permitted.
Exception: In detached one- and two-family dwellings which are three stories or less in
height and constructed with stud bearing walls, plain concrete footings without longitudinal
reinforcement supporting walls and isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or
pedestals are permitted.
Section R405.1 shall be modified to read as follows:
…..at least one sieve size larger than the tile joint opening or perforation and covered with
not less than 6 inches of the same material.
Exception: A drainage system is not required with the foundation is installed on well-
drained ground or sand-gravel mixture soils according to the Unified Soil Classification
System, Group 1 Soils, as detailed in Table R405.1.
Section R902.1 is amended by revising it to allow only class A or B roofs as follows:
R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in
Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas
designated by this section. Classes A or B roofing required by this section to be listed
shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E 108.
Exceptions:
1. Class A roof assemblies include those with coverings of brick, masonry and
exposed concrete roof deck.
2. Class A roof assemblies also include ferrous or copper shingles or sheets,
metal sheets and shingles, clay or concrete roof tile, or slate installed on
noncombustible decks.
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Section R902.1.3 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:
R902.1.3 Roof coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing
structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-
year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied
in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a
fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
Section R902.2, first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only Class A or B treated wood
roofs as follows:
R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood
shakes and shingles are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-
3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-
retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard 15-2 for use on
Class A or B roofs.
Section 5: Chapter 15.20 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
is hereby amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.20
MECHANICAL CODE
Section 15.20.010 Mechanical Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, based
on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing
and Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the Mechanical Code of the City, regulating and
controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, location, operation, and
maintenance or use of heating, ventilating, cooling, and refrigeration systems; incinerators; and
other miscellaneous heat-producing appliances within this jurisdiction. The California Mechanical
Code is on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
15.20.020 Amendments.
The 2025 edition of the California Mechanical Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 110.1 General, is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced with the following
paragraph:
The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the
appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the
Appeals Board.
Section 115.1 General, is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced with the following
paragraph:
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“The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code and as adopted in Ordinance 1087.”
Section 115.2 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 6: Chapter 15.24 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.24
PLUMBING CODE
15.24.010 Plumbing Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, based on
the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and
Mechanical Officials, shall be and become the Plumbing Code of the City, regulating the erection,
installation, alteration, repair, relocation, replacement, addition, to, use, or maintenance of
plumbing systems within this jurisdiction. The California Plumbing Code will be on file for public
examination in the office of the Building Official.
15.24.020 Amendments.
The 2025 Edition of the California Plumbing Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 1.11.2.5 Appeals, is hereby amended in its entirety and replaced with the following
paragraph:
“The Board of Appeals when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the
appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the
Appeals Board.”
Section 102.3.2, Penalties, is hereby amended by revising the following text to read as follows:
“Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions or failing to comply with any
of the mandatory requirements of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a misdemeanor under the Ordinances of Lake
Elsinore shall be punished by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars, or by
imprisonment not to exceed six months, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each such
person shall be guilty of a separate offense for each and every day during any portion of
which any violation of any provision of the Ordinances of Lake Elsinore is committed,
continued, or permitted by any such person, and shall be punished accordingly.”
Section 103.4.1 is hereby amended to read as follows:
“The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code and as adopted in Ordinance 1087.”
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Section 7: Chapter 15.32 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.32
ENERGY CODE
15.32.010 Energy Code - Established.
Except as provided in this Chapter, the California Energy Code 2025 Edition as published
by the 2024 International Code Council, shall be and become the Energy Code of the City,
regulating all buildings in the City with respect to State energy requirements. The California
Energy Code will be on file for public examination in the office of the Building Official.
Section 8: Chapter 15.38 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.38
ELECTRICAL CODE
15.38.010 Electrical Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on
the 2024 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association, shall
be and become the Electrical Code of the City, regulating all installation, arrangement, alteration,
repair, use and other operation of electrical wiring, connections, fixtures and other electrical
appliances on premises within the City. The California Electrical Code will be on file for public
examination in the office of the Building Official.
15.38.020 Amendments.
The 2025 Edition of the California Electrical Code is hereby amended as follows:
Section 89.108.4.2 Fees, is hereby amended to include the following wording as the second
sentence in the paragraph:
The fees for each Permit shall be as set pursuant to Chapter 3.40 of the Lake Elsinore
Municipal Code and as adopted in Ordinance 1087.
Section 89.108.8.2 Definitions, the definition of Housing Appeals Board and Local Appeals Board
shall be amended it its entirety. The following language shall be used for the purposes of defining
these terms as hereby amended by the following paragraph:
The Board of Appeals, when referenced in any of the Building Standards Codes, shall mean
the Planning Commission of the City of Lake Elsinore. The Board of Appeals is hereby
established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the
appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the
Appeals Board.
Article 310.2(b) is hereby amended, by the addition of a second paragraph to read as follows:
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Copper wire shall be used for wiring No. six (6) and smaller in all installations.
Consideration for use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder
lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured.
Article 310 is amended, by addition of a new Article 310.6, to read as follows:
Aluminum conductors of No. six (6) or smaller used for branch circuits shall require
continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official
for proper torquing of connections at their termination point.
Section 9: Chapter 15.40 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.40
EXISTING BUILDING CODE
15.40.010 Existing Building Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the 2025 California Existing Building Code Appendix
A-1 based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code as published by the International
Code Council, shall become the Existing Building Code of the City, for regulating existing buildings
in the City. The California Existing Building Code will be on file for public examination in the office
of the Building Official.
Section 10: Chapter 15.42 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.42
GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS CODE
15.42.010 Green Building Standards Code - Established.
Except as provided in this chapter, the California Green Building Standards Code as
published by the California Building Standards Commission, shall become the Green Building
Standards Code of the City, for planning, design, operation, construction, use and occupancy of
every newly constructed building or structure, unless otherwise in this code, throughout the City
of Lake Elsinore. The California Green Building Standards Code will be on file for public
examination in the office of the Building Official.
15.42.020 Amendments.
Section 5.106.8 Light Pollution Reduction, is amended by adding exceptions #3 and #4 to read as
follows:
Comply with lighting power requirements in the California Energy Code, CCR, Part 6, and
design interior and exterior lighting such that zero direct-beam illumination leaves the
building site. Meet or exceed exterior light levels and uniformity ratios for lighting zones 1-
4 as defined in Chapter 10 of the California Administrative Code, CCR, Part 1, using the
following strategies.
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1. Shield all luminaries or provide cutoff luminaries per Section 132 (b) of the California
Energy Code.
2. Contain interior lighting within each source.
3. Allow no more than .01 horizontal lumen foot-candles to escape 15 feet beyond the site
boundary.
4. Automatically control exterior lighting dusk to dawn to turn off or lower light Levels during
incentive periods.
Exceptions:
i. Part 2, Chapter 12, Section 1205.6 for campus lighting requirements for parking
facilities and walkways.
ii. Emergency lighting and lighting required for night time security.
iii. Existing facilities which include athletic playing areas, theatrical facilities, theme
parks, theme park resorts and similar facilities which have Zoning designations
as such, and which have lighting level criteria established by Ordinance.
iv. New athletic playing areas, theatrical facilities, theme parks, theme park resorts
and similar facilities which have Zoning designations as such and which have
lighting level criteria adopted by ordinance may be designated as LZ4 in Table
10-114-A in the California Administrative Regulations.
Section 11: Chapter 15.56 of Title 15 of the City of Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby
amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.56
FIRE CODE
15.56.010 Fire Code - Established.
A. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Chapter is to adopt the 2025 California Fire Code,
California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 9, and the California Wildland Urban Interface Code,
California Code of Regulations as Title 24, Part 7, as amended, to govern the safeguarding of life
and property from fire, explosion hazards and hazardous conditions and to regulate the issuance
of permits and collection of fees.
B. AUTHORITY. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code
Sections 17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 which allows a public agency to adopt
modifications or changes to the California Fire Code and the California Wildland Urban Interface
Code that are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological and topographical
conditions.
C. APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE. Except as
stated in this Section or as amended below, all of the provision of the 2025 California Fire Code,
inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in this chapter, are hereby adopted and
shall apply throughout the city. In addition, the following provisions that are excluded in the 2025
California Fire Code are hereby adopted - Chapter 1, Division II of the California Fire Code is
hereby adopted, except that Section 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and Chapters 3, 25, and
Sections 503, 510.2, 1103.2, and 5707 are adopted.
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15.56.020 Amendments.
A. Scope and General Requirements.
Section 101.4 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
101.4 Severability. If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this Chapter or the
application thereof to any person or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity
shall not affect the other provisions of this Chapter which can be given effect without the
invalid provision or application, and to this end, the provisions of this Chapter are hereby
declared to be severable.
B. Applicability.
Section 102.5 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
102.5 Application of Residential Code. Where structures are designed and constructed in
accordance with the California Residential Code, the provisions of this code shall apply
as follows:
1. Construction and design provisions of this code pertaining to the exterior of the
structure shall apply, including, but not limited to, premises identification, fire
apparatus access, and water supplies. Where interior or exterior systems or devices
are installed, construction permits required by Section 105.6 of this code shall apply.
2. Administrative, operational, and maintenance provisions of this code shall apply.
3. Automatic fire sprinkler system requirements of this code shall apply to detached
accessory buildings 5,000 square feet or greater in accordance with Section 903.2.
The provisions contained in Section 903.2.18 of the California Fire Code or Section
R309.6 R317.5.1 of the California Residential Code may be used for the design of
the automatic fire sprinkler system for detached private garages.
A new Section 102.13.1 is added to Section 102.13 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
102.13.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Where a conflict
exists between the provisions of the this California Fire Code and the California Wildland-
Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provision shall apply.
C. Duties and Powers of the Fire Code Official
A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, and Fire Department.
1. The Fire Chief is authorized and directed to enforce all applicable State fire laws and
provisions of this Chapter and to perform such duties as directed by the City.
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2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee, is authorized to administer, interpret
and enforce this Chapter. Under the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s
direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances
of the City pertaining to the following:
2.1. The prevention of fires.
2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2.3. The storage use and handling of hazardous materials.
2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire
alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.
2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land,
in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.
2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and
unauthorized releases of hazardous materials.
3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of
this Chapter and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:
3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection.
3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire
Department.
3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.
3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside
County Fire Department.
3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
3.6. Code Officers of the City of Lake Elsinore.
3.7. Building Official and Building Officials Public Officers of the City of Lake
Elsinore.
3.8. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
3.9. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
Section 104.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted and replaced with the following:
104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to
determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop
policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the
application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedure:
1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.
2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
3. Shall be enforceable as part of this code.
A new Section 104.6.5 is added to Section 104 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
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104.6.5 Requests for Public Records. Request for copies of public and legal documents,
photographs, and other records relating to department activities are available as
authorized by law through the City Clerk; all document requests shall be in writing.
Section 104.8 and 104.8.1 are deleted in their entirety and replaced with the following:
104.8 Liability. Any liability against the City of Lake Elsinore, Riverside County or any
officer or employee for damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as
provided by law.
A new Section 104.12 is added to Section 104 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.12 Authority of the Fire Chief to close hazardous fire areas. Except upon National
Forest Land, the Fire Chief is authorized to determine and announce the closure of any
hazardous fire area or portion thereof. Any closure by the Fire Chief for a period of more
than 15 calendar days must be approved by the Riverside County Board of Supervisors
and/or the City Council within 15 calendar days of the Fire Chief’s original order of closure.
Upon such closure, no person shall go in or be upon any hazardous fire area, except upon
the public roadways and inhabited areas. During such closure, the Fire Chief shall erect
and maintain at all entrances to the closed area sufficient signs giving notice of closure.
This section shall not prohibit residents or owners of private property within any closed
area, or their invitees, from going in or being upon their lands. This section shall not apply
to any entry, in the course of duty, by a peace officer, duly authorized public officer or fire
department personnel. For the purpose of this section, “hazardous fire area” shall mean
public or private land that is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest and situated in a
location that makes suppression difficult resulting in great damage. Such areas are
designated on Hazardous Fire Area maps filed with the office of the Fire Chief.
D. Fees. Department of Fire Prevention.
Section 108.2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in
Chapter 3.40 of the LEMC.
A new Section 108.7 is added to Section 108 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 11374.5(b)(1 ), 13009 et seq.,
25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California Government Code sections 53150 et
seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred by the Riverside County Fire
Department for the inspection and enforcement of any provision of these Codes, the
investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous condition, the suppression of fire,
the response to a traffic collision or accident, the containment and/or mitigation of a
hazardous materials release, and any rescue or rendering of medical or physical aid or
assistance, may be charged to any responsible party, any person who violates these
Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or unlawful act or omission, is responsible
for or requires or causes the emergency response of Riverside County Fire Department.
Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire Department for such an emergency
response shall constitute a debt of such person and shall be collectible by the County in
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the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, express or implied. These
provisions shall be applied uniformly against all such persons in violation of a Penal Code,
Vehicle Code, Health and Safety Code or other state law statutory violation; only a county
official shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising from the incident.
E. Means of Appeals.
Section 112.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
112.1 Board of appeals established. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Manager. If
he or she determines an outside board is needed, he or she shall designate an outside
hearing officer to hear the appeal. The Fire Chief and Chief Deputy shall be notified of any
appeal and the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or designee’s shall be in attendance at the appeal
hearing. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited,
at the expense of the applicant, for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
F. Violations.
Section 113.4 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
113.4 Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or
association of persons to violate any provision of this Chapter, or to violate the provisions
of any permit granted pursuant to this code. Any person, firm, or corporation violating any
of the provisions or failing to comply with any of the mandatory requirements of the
Ordinances of Lake Elsinore shall be guilty of a misdemeanor. Any person convicted of a
misdemeanor under the Ordinances of the City shall be punished by a fine of not more
than one thousand dollars, or by imprisonment not to exceed one hundred eighty days, or
both such fine and imprisonment. Such person shall be guilty of a separate offense for
each and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision of the
Ordinances of the City is committed, continued, or permitted by any such person, and shall
be punished accordingly.
G. Definitions.
Section 202, definition of “Fire Chief” in the California Fire Code, is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief’s designee.
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H. Open Flames.
Section 308.1.7 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
308.1.7 Sky lanterns or similar devices. A person shall not release or cause to be released
a sky lantern or similar device.
I. Fire Apparatus Access Roads.
A new Section 503.1.2.1 is added to Section 503.1.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.2.1 Remoteness. Unless otherwise approved, where two fire apparatus access
roads are required, they shall be placed a distance apart equal to not less than one-half
of the length of the maximum overall diagonal dimension of the property or area to be
served, measured in a straight line between accesses.
Section 503.2.1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.1 Dimensions. Fire apparatus roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 24 feet, exclusive of shoulders, except for approved security gates in accordance
with Section 503.6 and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13 feet 6 inches.
For additional requirements or alternatives see Riverside County Fire Department
Standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
Section 503.2.2 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
503.2.2 Authority. The Fire Code Official shall be the only authority authorized to
designate, require, or permit modifications to the required access widths where they are
inadequate for fire or rescue operations.
A new Section 503.6.1 is added to Section 503.6 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.6.1 Automatic opener. New motorized gates shall be provided with means to be
automatically opened remotely by emergency vehicle in accordance with Riverside County
Fire Department standards and Policies, as may be amended from time to time.
Exception: Gates serving individual one- and two-family dwelling parcels.
A new Section 503.7 is added to Section 503 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.7 Loading and passenger drop-off areas. On private properties, where fire apparatus
access roads are utilized for parallel parking, loading or unloading or utilized for passenger
drop-off or pick-up, an additional eight (8) feet of width shall be added to the minimum
required width for the fire apparatus access road.
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J. Fire Protection Water Supplies.
A new Section 507.5.7 is added to Section 507.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.7 Fire hydrant size and outlets. As determined by the fire code official, fire hydrant
sizes and outlets shall be based on the following:
a. Residential Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and half (2 1/2) inch
outlet
b. Super Hydrant Standard – one (1) four (4) inch outlet and two (2) two and one half (2
1/2) inch outlet.
c. Super Hydrant Enhanced – two (2) four (4) inch outlet and one (1) two and one half (2
1/2) inch outlet.
A new Section 507.5.8 is added to Section 507.5 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
507.5.8 Fire hydrant street marker. Fire hydrant locations shall be visually indicated in
accordance with Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines, as may be amended from
time to time. Any hydrant marker damaged or removed during the course of street
construction or repair shall be immediately replaced by the contractor, developer or person
responsible for removal or damage.
K. Fire Command Center.
Section 508.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
508.1 General. Where required by other sections of this code and in all buildings classified
as high-rise buildings by the California Building Code, in all buildings greater than 500,000
300,000 square feet in area, and in Group I-2 occupancies having occupied floors located
more than 75 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access, a fire command
center for fire department operations shall be provided and comply with Sections 508.1.1
through 508.1.7.
Section 508.1.1 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
508.1.1 Location and access. The fire command center shall be located adjacent to the
main lobby and shall be accessible from fire department vehicular access or as approved
by the fire code official. The room shall have direct access from the building exterior at the
lowest level of fire department access.
Section 508.1.3 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
508.1.3 Size. The fire command center shall be not less than 0.015 percent of the total
building area of the facility served or 200 square feet (19 m2) in area, whichever is greater,
with a minimum dimension of 0.7 times the square root of the room area or 10 feet (3048
mm), whichever is greater.
Where a fire command center is soley required because a building is greater than 300.000
square feet (27 870 m2), the fire command center shall have a minimum size of 96 square
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feet (9 m2) with a minimum dimension of 8 feet (2438 mm) where approved by the fire
code official.
L. Fire Protection and Utility Equipment Identification and Access.
A new section 509.2.1 is added to section 509.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
509.2.1 Minimum clearances. A 3-foot (914 mm) clear space shall be maintained exterior
fire protection system control valves, or any other exterior fire protection system
component that may require immediate access, except as otherwise required or approved.
M. Mechanical Refrigeration.
Section 608.11.1.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the
following:
608.11.1.2 Manual Operation. When required by the Fire Code Official, automatic
crossover valves shall be capable of manual operation. The manual valves shall be
located in an approved location immediately outside of the machinery room in a secure
metal box or equivalent and marked as Emergency Controls.
N. Automatic Sprinkler Systems.
Section 903.2 of the California Fire Code is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
903.2 Where required. Automatic Fire Sprinklers shall be provided for the following:
In all new buildings and structures which are 5,000 square feet or greater, an approved
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification.
Where Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.2.1 of the California Fire Code has more restrictive
requirements than those listed below, the more restrictive requirement shall take
precedence.
Exception: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code,
automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following:
1. Spaces or areas in telecommunications buildings used exclusively for
telecommunications equipment, associated electrical power distribution equipment,
batteries not required to have an automatic sprinkler system by Section 1207 for
energy storage systems and standby engines, provided that those spaces or areas
are equipped throughout with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance
with Section 907.2 and are separated from the remainder of the building by not less
than 1-hour fire barriers constructed in accordance with Section 707 of the California
Building Code or not less than 2-hour horizontal assemblies constructed in
accordance with Section 711 of the California Building Code, or both.
2. Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes constructed in
accordance with the California Building Code.
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3. Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all
sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses.
4. Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and
used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas
with no cooking.
5. Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the
fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures
or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted.
6. Non-combustible fueling station canopies not exceeding 10,000 square feet when
separated from other buildings by a distance of not less than 50 feet.
One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of
square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems
shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured
homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of
Regulations.
The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed:
a. Exception in Section 903.2.3.
b. Exception 2 in Section 903.2.11.3.
Any existing building shall retrofit with automatic fire sprinklers when a structure exceeds
5,000 square feet and changes are made to the building including any of the following:
change of occupancy, removal of an existing Fire Wall as defined by the California Building
Code, or additions are made to the original building square footage.
A new Section 903.3.5.3 is added to Section 903 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire
sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90 percent of the water supply capacity.
O. Commercial Hood and Duct Systems.
A new Section 904.2.2.1 is added to Section 904.2.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
904.2.2.1 Activation of the Fire Alarm System. Where a fire alarm signaling system, or a
Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is serving the occupancy where the extinguishing
system is located, the actuation of the automatic fire-extinguishing system shall actuate
the fire alarm signaling system in accordance with the requirements of NFPA 72. If a fire
alarm signaling system, or a Dedicated Function Fire Alarm System is not present, one
will be required to be installed to provide monitoring for the automatic fire -extinguishing
system.
P. Designation of High-Piled Storage Areas.
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A new Section 3206.4.2 is added to Section 3206.4 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
3206.4.2 Minimum requirements for client leased or occupant owned warehouses.
Designs of an automatic sprinkler system for client leased or occupant owned buildings
containing high pile storage shall be based on the requirements of NFPA 13. Unless
otherwise approved a Professional Engineer, licensed in the State of California, shall
perform a survey of the building to determine commodity classification, storage
configuration, building height and other information related to the development of an
appropriate sprinkler system design. The fire engineer shall also make reasonable efforts
to meet with the building owner or operator to understand seasonal or customer related
fluctuations to the stored commodities, storage height, and configuration. The sprinkler
design shall be based on the most demanding requirements determined through the onsite
survey and discussions with the building owner or operator. The technical report shall
describe the basis for determining the commodity and sprinkler design selection, how the
commodities will be isolated or separated, and include references to the design
document(s). If a specific fire test is used as the basis of design, a copy of the fire test
report shall be provided at the time of plan review.
Q. Mobile Food Preparation Vehicles.
A new Section 4107 is added to Chapter 41 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
4107 MOBILE FOOD PREPARATION VEHICLES.
New Sections 4107.1 through 4107.2.3 are added to Section 4107 of the California Fire Code to
read as follows:
4107.1 General. Mobile food preparation vehicles that are equipped with appliances that
produce smoke or grease-laden vapors shall comply with this section.
4107.2 Maintenance. Maintenance of systems on mobile food preparation vehicles shall
be in accordance with Sections 4107.2.1 through 4107.2.3.
4107.2.1 Exhaust system. The exhaust system, including hood, grease-removal devices,
fans, ducts and other appurtenances, shall be inspected and cleaned in accordance with
Section 606.3.
4107.2.2 Fire protection systems and devices. Fire protection systems and devices shall
be maintained in accordance with Section 901.6.
4107.2.3 Fuel gas systems. LP-gas containers installed on the vehicle and fuel-gas piping
systems shall be inspected annually by an approved inspection agency or a company that
is registered with the U.S. Department of Transportation to requalify LP-gas cylinders, to
ensure that system components are free from damage, suitable for the intended service
and not subject to leaking. CNG containers shall be inspected every 3 years in a qualified
service facility. CNG containers shall not be used past their expiration date as listed on
the manufacturer’s container label. Upon satisfactory inspection, the approved inspection
agency shall affix a tag on the fuel gas system or within the vehicle indicating the name of
the inspection agency and the date of satisfactory inspection.
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R. Fireworks Display.
A new Section 5608.2 is added to Section 5608 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5608.2 Fallout Area. For aerial shells, the minimum required radius of the fallout area shall
be 100 ft/in. (22 m/25 mm) of the internal mortar diameter of the largest aerial shell to be
fired, unless otherwise approved.
S. Appendix B.
A new Section B103.2.1 is added to Section B103.2 of the California Fire Code to read as follows:
B103.2.1 Wildland-Urban Interface Area Subdivisions. The minimum fire flow for any new
subdivision or tract constructed within a Wildland-Urban Interface Area shall be 1,500
gallons per minute.
Table B105.2 of the California Fire Code is amended as follows:
TABLE B105.2
REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR BUILDINGS OTHER THAN ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY
DWELLINGS, GROUP R-3 AND R-4 BUILDINGS AND TOWNHOUSES
AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER SYSTEM
(Design Standard)
MINIMUM FIRE-FLOW
(gallons per minute)
FLOW DURATION
(hours)
No automatic sprinkler system Value in Table
B105.1(2)
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
Section 903.3.1.1 of the California Fire
Code
50% of the value in
Table B105.1(2)a
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
Section 903.3.1.2 of the California Fire
Code
50% of the value in
Table B105.1(2)b
Duration in Table B105.1(2)
at the reduced flow rate
For SI: 1 gallon per minute = 3.785 L/m.
a. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,000 gallons per minute.
b. The reduced fire-flow shall be not less than 1,500 gallons per minute.
R. Appendix C.
Section C103.1 is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
C103.1 Hydrant spacing. Fire apparatus access roads and public streets providing
required access to buildings in accordance with Section 503 of the International Fire Code
shall be provided with one or more fire hydrants, as determined by Section C102.1. Where
more than one fire hydrant is required, the distance between required fire hydrants shall
be in accordance with Sections C103.2 and C103.3. Fire hydrants shall also be provided
at street intersections.
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Section 12: Title 15 of the Lake Elsinore Municipal Code is hereby amended to add
Chapter 15.58, Wildland-Urban Interface Code, to read as follows:
CHAPTER 15.58
WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE CODE
15.58.010 Wildland-Urban Interface Code - Established.
A. PURPOSE. The purpose of this Chapter is to adopt the 2025 California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 7, as amended, to protect life and
property from wildfires by setting minimum standards for new construction, additions, and
remodels in areas where structures and wildlands meet.
B. AUTHORITY. This Chapter is adopted pursuant to Health and Safety Code Sections
17958, 17958.5, 17958.7 and 18941.5 which allows a public agency to adopt modifications or
changes to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code that are reasonably necessary because
of local climatic, geological and topographical conditions.
C. APPLICATION AND ADOPTION OF THE CALIFORNIA WILDLAND-URBAN
INTERFACE CODE. Except as stated in this Section or as amended below, all of the provisions
and appendices of the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, inclusive of all of the
inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter's matrix, are hereby adopted. In addition, the
following provisions that are excluded in the 2025 California Wildland-Urban Interface Code –
Chapter 1, Division II of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is hereby adopted, except
that Sections 103.2 and 112.3 are not adopted, and sections A101 through A102.2, A102.4, A104,
A105.1, A105.4 through A105.4.2, A106 through A106.2, and A107 through A107.5 are adopted.
15.58.020 Amendments to Wildlands Urban Interface Code.
A. APPLICABILITY.
A new Section 102.4.1.1 is added to Section 102.4.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface
Code to read as follows:
102.4.1.1 Application of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Where a conflict
exists between the provisions of the Riverside County Fire Code and the California
Wildland-Urban Interface Code, the more restrictive provisions shall apply.
B. DUTIES AND POWERS OF THE CODE OFFICIAL.
A new Section 104.1.1 is added to Section 104.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code
to read as follows:
104.1.1 Authority of the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, and Fire Department.
1. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized and directed to enforce
all applicable State fire laws and provisions of this Chapter and to perform such duties
as directed by the City Council.
2. The Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee is authorized to administer, interpret
and enforce this Chapter. Under the Fire Chief, Chief Deputy, or their designee’s
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direction, the Riverside County Fire Department is authorized to enforce ordinances
of the City pertaining to the following:
2.1. The prevention of fires.
2.2. The suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires.
2.3. The storage, use and handling of hazardous materials.
2.4. The installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire
alarm systems and fire extinguishing equipment.
2.5. The maintenance and regulation of fire escapes.
2.6. The maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land, in
buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction.
2.7. The maintenance of means of egress.
2.8. The investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized
releases of hazardous materials.
3. The following persons are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of
this Chapter and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law:
3.1. The Unit Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the California Department
of Forestry and Fire Protection.
3.2. The Fire Chief, Peace Officers and Public Officers of the Riverside County Fire
Department.
3.3. The Riverside County Sheriff and any deputy sheriff.
3.4. The Police Chief and any police officer of any city served by the Riverside County
Fire Department.
3.5. Officers of the California Highway Patrol.
3.6. Code Officers of the Riverside County Code Enforcement Department.
3.7. Peace Officers of the California Department of Parks and Recreation.
3.8. The law enforcement officer of the Federal Bureau of Land Management.
Section 104.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted and replaced with the
following:
104.2 Determination of compliance. The fire code official shall have the authority to
determine compliance with this code, to render interpretations of this code and to develop
policies, procedures, guidelines, standards, and information bulletins in order to clarify the
application of its provisions. Such interpretations, policies, procedures:
1. Shall be in compliance with the intent and purpose of this code.
2. Shall not have the effect of waiving requirements specifically provided for in this code.
3. Shall be enforceable as part of this code.
Sections 104.8 and 104.8.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code are deleted in their
entirety and replaced with the following:
104.8 Liability. Any liability against Riverside County or any officer or employee for
damages resulting from the discharge of their duties shall be as provided by law.
C. PERMITS.
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Section 105.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in it’s entirety and
replaced with the following:
105.2 Permits Required. Unless otherwise exempted, buildings or structures regulated by
this code shall not be erected, constructed, altered, repaired, moved, removed, converted,
demolished or changed in use or occupancy unless a separate permit for each building or
structure has first been obtained from the code official.
For buildings or structures erected for temporary uses, see Section A108.3.
Where required by the code official, a permit shall be obtained for the following activities,
operations, practices or functions within a wildland-urban interface area:
1. Automobile wrecking yard.
2. Candles and open flames in assembly areas.
3. Explosives or blasting agents.
4. Fireworks.
5. Flammable or combustible liquids.
6. Hazardous materials.
7. Liquefied petroleum gases.
8. Landscape and fuel modification zones.
9. Lumberyards.
10. Motor vehicle fuel-dispensing stations.
11. Open burning.
12. Pallet Yards.
13. Tents, canopies and temporary membrane structures.
14. Tire storage.
15. Welding and cutting operations.
D. FEES.
Section 108.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
108.2 Schedule of permit fees. Fees for services and permits shall be as set forth in City
of Lake Elsinore fee schedule.
A new Section 108.7 is added to Section 108 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to
read as follows:
108.7 Cost recovery. Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections
11374.5(b)(1), 13009 et seq., 25259.4, 25515(a), 25540(a), 25541 (a), California
Government Code sections 53150 et seq, and all other provisions of law, all costs incurred
by the Riverside County Fire Department for the inspection and enforcement of any
provision of these Codes, the investigation of any fire, explosion or other hazardous
condition, the suppression of fire, the response to a traffic collision or accident, the
containment and/or mitigation of a hazardous materials release, and any rescue or
rendering of medical or physical aid or assistance, may be charged to any responsible
party, any person who violates these Codes or any person who, due to a negligent or
unlawful act or omission, is responsible for or requires or causes the emergency response
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of Riverside County Fire Department. Any expense incurred by the Riverside County Fire
Department for such an emergency response shall constitute a debt of such person and
shall be collectible by the County in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under
contract, express or implied. These provisions shall or other state law statutory violation;
only a county official shall have authority to reduce or cancel the debt obligation arising
from the incident.
E. INSPECTION AND ENFORCEMENT
Section 109.3.7 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted in its entirety and
replaced with the following:
109.3.7 Violation and penalties. It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, corporation or
association of persons to violate any provision of this Chapter, or to violate the provisions
of any permit granted pursuant to this code or Ordinance 787. Punishments and penalties
for violations shall be in accordance with Ordinance No. 725, Health and Safety Code
Sections 17995 through 17995.5 and Government Code Section 51185.
F. DEFINITIONS.
Section 202, definition of "Fire Chief” in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is deleted
in its entirety and replaced with the following:
FIRE CHIEF. The Fire Chief of Riverside County or the Fire Chief’s designee.
G. WILDLAND-URBAN INTERFACE AREA DESIGNATIONS.
Section 302.1.1 is added to Section 302.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read
as follows:
302.1.1 Designation of Fire Hazard Severity Zones. Pursuant to Ordinance No. 2025-
1519, the City Council of the City of Lake Elsinore has adopted and designated the Fire
Hazard Severity Zones within the City of Lake Elsinore, as recommended by the California
Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and presented in the map titled: “City of Lake
Elsinore Fire Hazard Severity Zones Map,” which is maintained and published by the
California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. This map is retained on file at the
City of Lake Elsinore and is attached as “Exhibit A” to the above-referenced ordinance
and shall serve as the official FHSZ designation within the City of Lake Elsinore's Local
Responsibility Area.
H. SPECIAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTION REGULATIONS.
Section 501.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface shall be amended as follows:
501.1 Scope. Buildings and structures in a wildland-urban interface area shall be
constructed in accordance with the California Building Code and this code. For the
purpose of this Chapter, a wildland-urban interface area shall be defined as a geographical
area identified by the state as a “Fire Hazard Severity Zone” in accordance with the Public
Resources Code Sections 4201 through 4204 and Government Code Sections 51175
through 51189, and other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant
risk from wildfires, and shall include those areas designated by Ordinance 999 as
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moderate, high, and very high fire hazard severity zones based on recommendations from
the State Fire Marshal pursuant to Government Code Section 51178.
Exceptions:
1. Group U accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11 m2) in floor area
where located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.
2. Group U agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm)
from applicable buildings.
I. FIRE PROTECTION PLANS.
Section 602.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
602.1 General. A fire protection plan shall be submitted to the Fire Code Official for any
proposed subdivision of land or building project. The fire protection plan shall be prepared
to determine the acceptability of fire protection and life safety measures designed to
mitigate wildfire hazards presented for the property under consideration.
The fire protection plan shall be prepared by a registered design professional, qualified
landscape architect, qualified fire safety specialist or similar specialist acceptable to the
code official and shall analyze the wildfire risk of the building, project, premises or region
to recommend necessary changes.
Submittal of a preliminary fire protection plan shall be required prior to the submission of
a final fire protection plan.
Exception: A single-family dwelling (Group R-3 Occupancy) when located on an existing
legal parcel.
Section 602.3.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
602.3.2 Final Fire Protection Plan. Final fire protection plan shall include items listed in
Section 602.3.1 and the following:
1. A map identifying all proposed plants in the fuel modification zones with a legend that
includes a symbol for each proposed plant species. The plan shall include specific
information on each species proposed, including but not limited to:
2.1 The plant life-form;
2.2 The scientific and common name; and
2.3 The expected height and width for mature growth.
2. Identification of irrigated and non-irrigated zones.
3. Requirements for vegetation reduction around emergency access and evacuation
routes.
4. Identification of existing vegetation proposed to remain.
5. Identification of points of access for equipment and personnel to maintain vegetation
in common areas.
6. Methods and timetables for controlling, changing, or modifying areas on the property.
7. Legally binding statements regarding community responsibility for maintenance of fuel
modification zones.
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8. Legally binding statements to be included in covenants, conditions and restrictions
regarding property owner responsibilities for vegetation maintenance.
J. VEGETATION PLAN.
Section 603.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.1 General. Planting of vegetation for new and replacement landscaping shall be
selected to reduce vegetation in proximity to a structure and to maintain vegetation as it
matures.
Section 603.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.3 Landscape and Fuel Modification plans. Landscape and Fuel Modification plans
shall be submitted for any project located in a WUI area. The landscape and Fuel
Modification plan shall include development and maintenance requirements for the
vegetation management zone adjacent to structures and roadways, and to provide
significant fire hazard reduction benefits for public and firefighting safety.
Section 603.3.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
603.3.1 Contents. Landscape plans shall contain the following:
1. Delineation of the 5-foot (1524 mm) (Zone 0), 30-foot (9144 mm) (Zone 1) and 100-
foot (30 480 mm) (Zone 2) fuel management zones from all structures.
2. Identification of existing vegetation to remain and proposed new vegetation.
3. Identification of irrigated areas.
4. A plant legend with both botanical and common names, and identification of all plant
material symbols.
5. Identification of ground coverings within the 30-foot (9144 mm) zone.
K. MAINTENANCE OF DEFENSIBLE SPACE.
Section 604.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
604.1 General. Vegetation and fuels shall be managed to reduce the severity of potential
exterior wildfire exposure to buildings and to reduce the risk of fire spreading to buildings
as required by applicable laws and regulations.
Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended as follows:
604.3 Requirements. Vegetation and fuels around all buildings and structures shall be
maintained in accordance with the following laws and regulations:
1. Public Resources Code, Section 4291.
2. California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 1.5, Chapter 7, Subchapter 3, Article
3, Section 1299.03.
3. California Government Code, Section 51182.
4. California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 7, Subchapter 1, Section
3.07.
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5. The requirements of Section 7, Appendix A of this Chapter and Riverside County Fire
Department Guidelines.
Section 604.3.1 is added to Section 604.3 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read
as follows:
604.3.1 Retroactivity. When required by the Fire Code Official, or State Law, existing
Defensible Space/Fuel Modification Zones (FMZ) shall require retrofitting, including
thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation, to meet this Code or State Law.
Upon notification by the Fire Code Official, and when approved, work to bring an existing
Defensible Space and FMZ into compliance with this Code, may be done over a two to
four (2-4) year period as determined by the Fire Code Official. A compliance plan prepared
by the property owner may be requested for review and approval by the Fire Code Official.
Section 604.6 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.6 Clearance of brush, vegetative growth, and combustible material from improved
parcels. All improved parcels declared a Public Nuisance shall be cleared entirely of
combustible material. If the Fire Code Official determines this impractical, the provisions
of Section 604.7 may be used.
Section 604.7 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7 Clearance of fuels or vegetative growth from structures. Clearance of fuels and
vegetative growth from structures shall be per sections 604.7.1 through 604.7.4 of this
code.
Section 604.7.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.1 Structures. Any person owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or maintaining any
Building or structure in, upon, or adjoining any FHSZ, governed by this section, and any
person owning, leasing, or controlling any land adjacent to such Buildings, shall at all times
maintain around and adjacent to such Building, an effective firebreak made by removing
and clearing away, all combustible material on their property for a distance not less than
100 feet from all portions of the Building.
Distances may be increased by the Fire Code Official due to a site-specific analysis based
on local conditions and when required, based on a Fire Protection Plan. This section shall
not apply to single specimens or stands of protected species of trees, Ornamental
Landscape or similar plants used in landscaping and ground covers, that are well-pruned,
maintained, and spaced, and do not form a means of rapidly transmitting fire from other
nearby vegetation to a structure or from a structure to other nearby vegetation or to
interrupt the advance of embers toward a structure.
Section 604.7.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.2 Timing for New Buildings and additions to Existing Buildings. The provisions of
Section 604.7 shall be completed prior to vertical construction of any New Building or
addition to an Existing Building.
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Section 604.7.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7.3 Photovoltaic Systems. The clearance requirements around freestanding
photovoltaic systems and equipment shall comply with the following:
1. A minimum 10-foot clearance for clusters of panels not exceeding 1,500 square feet
of combined panel area.
2. A minimum of 30-foot clearance for clusters of panels greater than 1,500 square feet
of combined panel area.
3. Clusters shall be separated by a minimum of 20 feet.
4. Panels and clusters shall be not located within 30 feet of any Building subject to
clearance requirements of Section 604 unless the clearance requirements of Section
604 are provided as measured from the perimeter of the panel or cluster.
Section 604.8 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8 Defensible Space clearance zones and requirements. The required 100-foot
Defensible Space clearance is identified in three (3) distinct zones: Zone 0, 1, and 2.
Section 604.8.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.1 Requirements. Defensible Space shall be in accordance with the requirements of
Appendix A of this code, Riverside County Fire Department Guidelines and the specific
requirements for each zone listed in Sections 604.8.2 through 604.8.5.
Section 604.8.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2 Zone 0 purpose and location. Zone 0 reduces the likelihood of structure ignition
by reducing the potential for direct ignition of the structure from flame contact, by embers
that accumulate at the base of a wall, and/or indirect ignitions when embers ignite
vegetation, vegetative debris, or other combustible materials located close to the structure
that result in either a radiant heat and/or a direct flame contact exposure to the structure.
Zone 0 is the horizontal area within the first five (5) feet around the structure, including
stairs, balconies, attached or adjacent decks, and outbuildings. Zone 0 is measured from
the edge of a structure, attached or adjacent decks, patio covers, balconies, and floor
projections above-grade. Zone 0 also includes the area on the roof of a building, and
underneath and on top of attached decks, patio covers, balconies, and stair landings.
Advisory Notice: Riverside County Fire Department has local Zone 0 requirements
currently in effect for new Buildings and additions to existing Buildings. New State
regulations for Zone 0 are currently under development by the State Board of Forestry
and Fire Protection. Any State regulation more restrictive than this Chapter shall apply.
This may require thinning and/or removal of plants, trees, and vegetation to meet State
Law and regulations.
Section 604.8.2.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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604.8.2.1 Non-Combustible Zone 0 for New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, and
new or replacement landscape. Fuels, including Combustible Materials and vegetation,
are prohibited in Zone 0 for all New Buildings, additions to Existing Buildings, installation
of new landscape, and refurbishment of existing landscape areas.
The application date of Section 604.8.2.1 shall be the later application date when any of
the following occur:
1. Fire Department Clearance for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
2. Building permit for a New Building or addition to an Existing Building.
3. Landscape plans submitted for Riverside County Fire Department review.
4. Replacement of landscape when landscape plans are not required.
Section 604.8.2.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.2 Additional requirements in Zone 0.
1. New and existing tree canopies are prohibited within 10 feet of New Buildings,
including the addition portion to Existing Buildings.
Exception: Existing protected oak trees shall be trimmed to provide a minimum 5-foot
clearance above the roof and 5 feet to the side of any New Building, or the addition portion
to an Existing Building.
2. Landscaped roofs are prohibited.
3. Vegetation underneath decks is prohibited.
4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself,
shall be removed.
5. Artificial or synthetic grass is prohibited within Zone 0.
6. Vines and climbing plants are not allowed on structures, including decks, patio/shade
structures, and any fences within 5 feet of a Building.
7. Combustible mulch and wood chips are prohibited.
8. Firewood is prohibited.
9. All fencing and gates shall be non-combustible. See Section 604.11.
Section 604.8.2.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.3 Zone 0 requirements for Existing Buildings.
Section 604.8.2.3.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.2.3.1 Zone 0 restrictions. The following requirements apply within Zone 0 for all
Existing Buildings with landscape installed prior to January 1, 2026:
1. No combustible landscape mulch or wood chips.
2. No firewood.
3. No vegetation underneath decks.
4. Other Combustible Materials underneath any deck, not part of the deck structure itself,
shall be removed.
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5. Roofs and gutters on Buildings shall be maintained free of any leaves, needles, or
other vegetative Combustible Materials.
6. The vertical clearance distance for trees and vegetation above any roof shall be not
less than 3 feet.
7. A minimum 3-foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided to the side and
above any eave or roof projection from the exterior wall of a Building. A minimum 3-
foot clearance of trees and vegetation shall be provided below any eave or roof
projection. This requirement also applies to any patio cover or other Building
projections.
8. New trees are not allowed.
9. New or replacement landscaping shall comply with Sections 604.8.1, 604.8.2.1, and
604.8.2.2.
Section 604.8.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.3 Zone 1 purpose and location. Zone 1 reduces the likelihood of fire burning directly
to the structure. This is accomplished by modifying Fuels and creating a discontinuity
between planting groups that limits the pathways for fire to burn to the structure and
reduces the potential for near-to-building ember generation and radiant heat exposures.
An additional purpose of this zone is to provide a defendable area for fire personnel to
stage and take direct action.
Zone 1 is the area within 5-30 feet of structures and decks, with slopes not greater than
20 percent; 5-50 feet from Buildings and decks, when slopes are greater than 20 percent.
Section 604.8.3.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.3.1 Requirements and allowable items. This is a minimal planting zone which
includes very limited trees of a fire-smart type with additional spacing provided. Plants and
other vegetation shall be in accordance with Appendix A of this code and Riverside County
Fire Department Guidelines.
Section 604.8.4 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4 Zone 2 purpose and location. Zone 2 is designed to reduce the potential behavior
of an oncoming fire in such a way as to drop an approaching fire from the crown of trees
to the ground, reducing the flame heights, and the potential for ember generation and
radiant heat exposure to structures. Additional benefits of the Zone 2 include facilitating
direct defense actions and improving the function of Zones 0 and 1.
Zone 2 is the area from the outer edge of Zone 1 to 100 feet from structures and decks.
Section 604.8.4.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.4.1 Requirements and allowable items. Plants and other vegetation shall be in
accordance with Appendix A of this code and Riverside County Fire Department
Guidelines.
Section 604.8.4.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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604.8.4.2 Spacing. Spacing of vegetation and trees at the outer edge of Zone 2 shall be
based upon the height of the vegetation within Zone 2 or the adjacent area beyond the
100-foot zone, whichever provides for the greater spacing. This may require clearance
outside the 100-foot zone or setting back vegetation and trees within Zone 2 away from
the 100-foot line.
Section 604.8.5 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5 General requirements for Zone 0, 1, and 2.
Section 604.8.5.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.1 Dead and dying vegetation. All dead or dying grass, plants, shrubs, trees,
branches, leaves, weeds, and tree needles shall be removed.
Section 604.8.5.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.2 Mulch and wood chips within Zones 1 and 2. Use of combustible Mulch and
wood chips shall be in accordance with the requirements Riverside County Fire
Department Guidelines.
Section 604.8.5.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.3 Firewood. See Section 607.
Section 604.8.5.4 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.4 Clearance from chimney, stovepipe. Any portion of a tree or shrub that extends
within 10 feet horizontally or vertically of a chimney outlet or stovepipe outlet shall be
removed.
Section 604.8.5.5 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5 Trees. New trees shall be planted and maintained so that the tree’s drip line at
maturity is a minimum of 10 feet from any combustible structure.
Section 604.8.5.5.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5.1 Tree spacing. The horizontal distance between crowns of new trees and
crowns of adjacent trees shall not be less than 20 feet in Zone 1 and not less than 10 feet
in Zone 2. Separate distance may be increased for slopes exceeding 20 percent. Required
spacing is measured between trees at maturity.
Section 604.8.5.5.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5.2 Ground clearance of trees. Trees exceeding 6 feet in height shall be limbed
up from the ground 6 feet or 1/3 the height of the tree, whichever is less.
Exception: Fruit trees when approved by the Fire Code Official.
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Section 604.8.5.5.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.5.3 Ground cover under tree canopy. When approved ground cover and shrubs
are located underneath trees, the vertical clearance to the lowest branch of the tree
canopy shall not be less than three times the height of the ground cover or shrub under or
adjacent to the tree. The horizontal clearance shall be 3 feet from the trunk of the tree.
Section 604.8.5.6 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6 Continuous tree canopies.
Section 604.8.5.6.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6.1 New Structures. Continuous tree canopies are not allowed. Tree spacing shall
be in accordance with Riverside County Fire Department.
Section 604.8.5.6.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.6.2 Existing Structures. Continuous tree canopies may be allowed as determined
by the Fire Code Official but will require the complete removal of any understory and
smaller trees to meet requirements for a shaded fuel zone. Any remaining trees shall be
limbed up a minimum of 12 feet from the ground or 1/3 the tree height, whichever is less.
The intent is to not allow a crown (canopy) fire to spread unchecked to a structure and to
bring any crown fire down to the ground level prior to Zone 1.
Section 604.8.5.7 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.8.5.7 Grasses. Natural or annual grasses shall be mowed to a maximum height of 4-
inch stubble with clippings removed.
Section 604.9 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.9 Fire protection equipment and utilities. The clearance requirements of Sections
604.7 and 604.8 shall apply to communication site towers and their support Buildings;
required fire protection water supplies, including water tanks, water supply pumps, and
pump houses; and any other utility Structure as required by the Fire Code Official. The
Fire Code Official may consider a reduced distance, not less than 30 feet, for
communication site towers, water tanks, and Structures with no interior space, based upon
a site risk assessment. Also see Appendix A.
Section 604.10 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.10 Planting vegetation under or adjacent to energized electrical lines. No vegetation
shall be planted under or adjacent to energized power lines that, at maturity, will grow
within 10 feet of the energized conductors.
Section 604.11 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11 Fencing.
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Section 604.11.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.1 Scope. This section only applies to fences, including gates within the fencing,
within 5 feet of Building(s), including Decks, (Zone 0) that are in an applicable Fire Hazard
Severity Zone req by Chapter 6 of this code.
Section 604.11.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.2 New fencing. New fencing and gates shall be constructed of a non-combustible
material.
Section 604.11.3 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.11.3 Existing fencing. Fencing installed prior to January 1, 2026, may remain.
Exception: The entire fencing not parallel and within 5 feet of the Building, including gates
within the fencing, shall be constructed of a non-combustible material when any portion of
the existing fencing within 5 feet is being replaced. Fencing beyond 5 feet from the Building
is not required to be replaced with non-combustible material.
L. STORAGE OF FIREWOOD AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS.
Section 607.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.1 General. Firewood and combustible materials shall not be stored in unenclosed
spaces beneath Buildings or Structures, or on Decks or under eaves, canopies, or other
projections or overhangs. Firewood piles shall be located 30 feet (9144 mm) or more from
structures unless completely covered by a fire-resistant material. Exposed wood piles
located within the defensible space shall have a minimum clearance of 10 feet (3048 mm)
down to bare mineral soil in all directions. Firewood shall not be stored within Zone 0.
Section 607.1.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.1.1 Combustible Materials. Combustible Materials, other than vegetation, stored
within Zones 1 and 2 shall not be stored so as to pose a hazard to any Building. Piles shall
not exceed 100 square feet of area and a maximum height of 10 feet. Piles shall be
separated by a minimum of 20-foot clear area.
Section 607.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
607.2 Storage for off-site use. Firewood and Combustible Materials not for consumption
on the premises shall not be stored within Zones 0, 1, and 2. See Appendix A for storage
requirements.
M. BUILDING SITING AND SETBACKS
Section 608.1.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
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608.1.1 Restricted development setbacks. New Structures and additions to existing
Structures shall not be constructed less than 100 feet from any protected habitat, whether
on the same or adjacent Parcels, where the 100-foot Defensible Space required under
Section 604.7 cannot be provided, unless an alternate method of construction and
protection is provided that can ensure the safety of the Structure and emergency
responders as approved by the Fire Code Official. Protected habitat includes lands
restricted from brush clearance or modification due to Federal or State listed endangered
species. Protected habitat does not include sensitive habitat areas.
Section 608.2 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
608.2 General. All parcels shall provide a minimum 30-foot (9144 mm) setback for all
buildings from property lines and the center of a road, except as provided for in Section
608.2.1. [CCR T14 §1276.00(a)] This section applies to new Tract and Parcel maps, new
Buildings, and additions to Existing Buildings.
Section 608.2.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
608.2.1 Setback reduction. A reduction in the minimum setback shall be based upon
practical reasons, which may include but are not limited to, parcel dimensions or size;
topographic limitations; Development density requirements or other Development patterns
that promote low-carbon emission outcomes; sensitive habitat or other site constraints,
and shall provide for an alternative method to reduce structure-to-structure ignition by
incorporating a combination of features such as, but not limited to:
1. Non-combustible block walls or fences; or
2. Non-combustible material extending 5 feet (1524 mm) horizontally from the furthest
extent of the building; or
3. Hardscape landscaping; or
4. A reduction of exposed windows on the side of the structure with setback less than 30
feet (9144 mm). [CCR T14 §1276.01]
N. RIDGELINES, FUEL BREAKS, AND GREENBELTS.
Section 609.2.7.1 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.7.1 Greenbelts. Subdivisions and other developments, which propose Greenbelts
as a part of the development plan, shall locate the Greenbelts strategically, as a separation
between wildland fuels and Structures. The locations shall be approved by the inspection
authority.
Section 609.2.7.2 is added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.7.2 Access to Greenbelts. A minimum of one (1) access point shall be provided to
new Greenbelts at an approved location to allow for on-going maintenance and firefighter
access. Additional access points shall be provided when required by the Fire Code Official.
O. APPENDIX A
Section A102.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
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A102.1 General. Vegetation control shall comply with Sections A102.2 through A102.4
and with Chapter 6.
Section A105.1 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
A105.1 General. In addition to the requirements of the California Fire Code, Ordinance
787 and Chapter 6, storage and use of the materials shall be in accordance with Sections
A105.2 through A105.4.2.
Section A105.4 of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code is amended to read as follows:
A105.4 Combustible Materials. Outside storage of Combustible Materials such as, but not
limited to, wood, rubber tires, building materials, or paper products shall comply with the
other applicable sections of this Chapter and this section. Storage of pallets shall be in
accordance with Section 5, Section 2810. Storage and processing of wood chips, hogged
materials, fines, Compost, Compostable Material, Mulch, solid biomass, raw product, and
combustible yard waste and recycle material shall be in accordance with Section 5,
Section 2808.
Section 13: Purpose and findings; Urgency. Health and Safety Code Section 17958
mandates adoption of Building Standards Codes within 180 days after the State adopts and
publishes them. The City is required to adopt any amendments within that time frame to have them
in full force and effect. The City Council finds that it is necessary to enact permanent regulations
immediately, consistent with State law, as amended above, to protect life, safety, and property of
residents and that, without this Urgency Ordinance, the lack of revised, amended standards could
result in structures not being built, renovated or improved to the highest current standards. Based
upon the findings set forth herein, the City Council finds and determines that the adoption of this
Ordinance is necessary for the immediate preservation and protection of the public peace, health,
safety and welfare pursuant to the requirements of Government Code Sections 36934 and 36937.
This Ordinance is adopted pursuant to California Government Code Section 36937 and upon
adoption by a four-fifths vote of the City Council, shall take effect January 1, 2026.
Section 14: If any provision, clause, sentence or paragraph of this Ordinance or the
application thereof to any person or circumstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not
affect the other provisions of this Ordinance and are hereby declared to be severable.
Section 15: The City Clerk shall certify as to adoption of this Ordinance and cause this
Ordinance to be published and posted in the manner required by law. The City Clerk is further
directed to file a copy of this Ordinance with the California Building Standards Commission of the
State of California.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City
of Lake Elsinore held on the 18th day of November 2025.
__________________________________
Brian Tisdale, Mayor
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Attest:
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
I, Candice Alvarez, MMC, City Clerk of the City of Lake Elsinore, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 2025-_____ was adopted by the City Council of the City of Lake
Elsinore at its Regular meeting of November 18, 2025, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
I further certify that said Synopsis was published as required by law in a newspaper of general
circulation in the City of Lake Elsinore, California on the _____day of __________, 2025, and
on the ______day of _________, 2025.
____________________________
Candice Alvarez, MMC
City Clerk
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EXHIBIT A
FINDINGS IN SUPPORT OF AMENDMENTS
Code Code Section Findings
Building Code 109.2 Administrative
113.3 Administrative
114.4 Administrative
403 A, B
403.1 A, B
403.1.1 A, B
403.4.7.2 A, B
403.4.8.1 A, B
910.3.2.2 A, B
1505.1 A, B
1505.1.3 A, B
1505.5 A, B
1505.7 A, B
J110.3 A, B
Residential Code R108.2 Administrative
R112.3 Administrative
R113.4 Administrative
Table 301.2(1)A, B
R403.1.3 A, B
R405.1 A, B
R902.1 A, B
R902.1.3 A, B
R902.2 A, B
Mechanical Code 101.1 Administrative
115.1 Administrative
115.2 Administrative
Plumbing Code 1.11.2.5 Administrative
1.02.3.2 Administrative
1.03.4.1 Administrative
Electrical Code 89.108.4.2 Administrative
89.108.8.2 Administrative
Art. 310.2(b)A, B
Art. 310.A, B
Green Building Code 5.106.8 A, B
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Code Code Section Findings
Fire Code 101.4 Administrative
Code Code Section Findings
102.5 A, B
102.13.1 Administrative
104.1.1 Administrative
104.2 Administrative
104.6.5 Administrative
104.8 Administrative
104.8.1 Administrative
104.12 Administrative
108.2 Administrative
108.7 Administrative
112.1 Administrative
113.4 Administrative
202 Administrative
308.1.7 A, B
503.1.2.1 A, B
503.2.1 Administrative
503.6.1 Administrative
503.7 Administrative
507.5 A, B
508.1 A, B
508.1.1 A, B
508.1.3 A, B
509.2 A, B
608.11.1.2 A, B
903 2 A, B
903.3.5.3 A, B
904.2.2 A, B
3206.4 Administrative
4107 A, B
5608 A, B
B103.2 A, B
B105.2 (Table)A, B
C103.1 A, B
Wildland-Urban Interface
Code
102.4.1 Administrative
104.1 Administrative
104.2 Administrative
104.8 Administrative
104.8.1 Administrative
105.2 Administrative
108.2 Administrative
108.7 Administrative
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Code Code Section Findings
109.3.7 Administrative
202 Administrative
302.1 Administrative
Code Code Section Findings
501.1 A, B
602.1 A, B
602.3.2 A, B
603.1 A, B
603.3 A, B
603.3.1 A, B
604.1 A, B
604.3 A, B
604.6 A, B
604.7 A, B
604.7.1 A, B
604.7.2 A, B
604.7.3 A, B
604.8 A, B
604.8.1 A, B
604.8.2 A, B
604.8.2.1 A, B
604.8.2.2 A, B
604.8.2.3 A, B
604.8.2.3.1 A, B
604.8.3 A, B
604.8.3.1 A, B
604.8.4 A, B
604.8.4.1 A, B
604.8.4.2 A, B
604.8.5 A, B
604.8.5.1 A, B
604.8.5.2 A, B
604.8.5.3 A, B
604.8.5.4 A, B
604.8.5.5 A, B
604.8.5.5.1 A, B
604.8.5.5.2 A, B
604.8.5.5.3 A, B
604.8.5.6 A, B
604.8.5.6.1 A, B
604.8.5.6.2 A, B
604.8.5.7 A, B
604.9 A, B
604.10 A, B
604.11 A, B
604.11.1 A, B
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Code Code Section Findings
604.11.2 A, B
604.11.3 A, B
607.1 A, B
607.1.1 A, B
Code Code Section Findings
607.2 A, B
608.1.1 A, B
608.2 A, B
608.2.1 A, B
609.2.7.1 A, B
609.2.7.2 A, B
A102.1 A, B
A105.1 Administrative
A105.4 A, B
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