Chapter 15.10
ADOPTION OF THE 2022 EDITION OF THE CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE
Sections:
15.10.010 Adoption of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition.
15.10.030 Regulation of building construction.
Prior legislation: Code 1990 §§ 8.12.03, 8.12.04 and 8.12.05.
15.10.010 Adoption of the California Fire Code, 2022 Edition.
Pursuant to the provisions of Sections 50022.1 to 50022.10, inclusive, of the Government Code of the state and subject to the particular additions, deletions, amendments set forth in this chapter, the rules, regulations, provisions, standards, and conditions set forth in that certain code known as the 2022 Edition of the California Fire Code published by the International Code Council and the California Building Standards Commission with errata, including appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, N and O, inclusive of all of the inclusions and exclusions set forth in each chapter’s matrix, are hereby adopted by reference and shall apply within the city of Calimesa, and the same are collectively designated and may be known and referenced to as the “fire code” of the city of Calimesa. [Ord. 387 § 2, 2023; Ord. 368 § 2, 2019; Ord. 364 § 2, 2019; Ord. 344 § 2, 2016; Ord. 329 § 3, 2013; Ord. 311 § 3, 2011; Ord. 280 § 1, 2008; Ord. 226 § 2, 2004; Code 1990 § 8.12.01.]
15.10.020 Amendments.
A. Section 111.1 of the California Fire Code is amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
111.1 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 shall be notified of any appeal and the Fire Chief or his or her designee 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.
B. Section 112.4 of the California Fire Code is amended and restated in its entirety to read as follows:
112.4 Violation penalties. Violations of any provision of this chapter or the provisions of any permit granted pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to punishment or remedy as provided in Title 1 of the Municipal Code.
[Ord. 387 § 2, 2023; Ord. 368 § 2, 2019; Ord. 344 § 2, 2016; Ord. 329 § 5, 2013. Formerly 15.10.060]
15.10.030 Regulation of building construction.
Any and all of the regulations, provisions, and building standards set forth in the Calimesa fire code, as adopted in CMC 15.10.010, together with the provisions of the Calimesa building code, as adopted in Chapter 15.05 CMC, and otherwise as provided in this title, shall govern and regulate the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and/or maintenance of all buildings or structures within the city. [Ord. 387 § 2, 2023; Ord. 368 § 2, 2019; Ord. 344 § 2, 2016; Ord. 280 § 1, 2008; Ord. 226 § 2, 2004; Code 1990 § 8.12.02. Formerly 15.10.020]