A. Amend Chapter 1, Division II, Section 101.1 to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Fire Code of the City of San Luis Obispo, may be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code”.

B. Amend Chapter 1, Division II, Section 103.1 to read as follows:

103.1 Creation of agency. The City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the fire code official. The function of the agency shall include the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

C. Amend Chapter 1, Division II, Section 111 to read as follows:

111 Board of appeals established. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the fire code official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals shall be established as set forth in Chapter 1, Division II Section 113 of Part 2 of The City of San Luis Obispo Building Construction and Fire Prevention Code, as amended in Section 15.04.020 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code. The fire code official shall be an ex officio member of said board but shall have no vote on any matter before the board. The board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the fire code official.

D. Amend Chapter 1, Division II, Section 112.4 to read as follows:

112.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who shall erect, install, alter, repair or do work in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the fire code official, or of a permit or certificate used under provisions of this code, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, punishable by a fine of not more than 1,000 dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one year, or both such fine and imprisonment. Each day that a violation continues after due notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.

E. Amend Chapter 1, Division II, Section 113.4 to read as follows:

113.4 Failure to comply. Any person who shall continue any work after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be liable to a fine of not less than that established by Municipal Code Section 1.12.040.

F. Amend the definition of Sky Lantern in Section 202 to read as follows:

SKY LANTERN. An Airborne lantern typically made of paper with a wood frame containing a candle, fuel cell composed of waxy flammable material or other open flame which serves as a heat source to heat the air inside the lantern to cause it to lift into the air. Sky candles, fire balloons and airborne paper lanterns mean the same as sky lanterns.

G. Add Section 302.2 to read as follows:

HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. As used in this Chapter: “Hazardous fire area” means any area which is designated as a hazardous fire area by the fire chief pursuant to Section 305.6.

H. Add Section 305.6 to read as follows:

305.6 Designation of territory as hazardous fire area by the Fire Chief. Whenever the Fire Chief determines that a fire hazard exists in any area due to the presence of flammable material or cover, they may by regulation designate such area to be a hazardous fire area. The regulation shall declare the period of time during which the area shall be so designated.

305.6.1 Posting of notices.

Notice of the designation of each hazardous fire area shall be given by the posting of notices at intervals of not greater than 500 feet along the exterior boundaries of the area or along roads and official trails passing through the area.

305.6.2 Limitation on smoking or building campfires.

A person shall not smoke or build a campfire or other open fire within a hazardous fire area.

305.6.3 Order closing area to entry; Exceptions; Enforcement.

Whenever it is necessary in the interest of public peace or safety, the Fire Chief, with the consent of the owner of any lands designated as a hazardous fire area, may declare such lands closed to entry by any person. Any public highway traversing such a hazardous fire area, shall, however, be excluded from the order of closure, and the closure to entry does not prohibit or curtail the entry or use of the lands by the owner of the lands or his agent, nor the entry by any federal, state, county of city officer upon the closed area in the performance of their official duties. City law enforcement officers shall enforce the order of closure. The Fire Chief shall promulgate written findings supporting the declaration to close an area and setting forth the projected duration of the closure. The findings shall articulate with specificity the basis for the action, considering factors including, but not limited to: weather conditions (wind, temperatures, relative humidity); fuel loading; topography; and community threat. The continuation of any order issued pursuant to this section lasting longer than 5-days (120 hours) shall be reviewed with and approved in writing by the City Manager until the order is rescinded.

I. Amend Sections 307.1.1 and 307.2 to read as follows:

307.1.1 Prohibited open burning. No waste matter, combustible material or refuse shall be burned in the open air within the city. Agricultural, ceremonial or similar types of fires may be approved when authorized by the fire code official. Open burning, cooking or warming fires are prohibited on brush-covered public lands within the city.

307.2 Permit required. A permit shall be obtained from the fire code official in accordance with Section 105.6 prior to kindling a fire for recognized silvicultural or range or wildlife management practices, prevention or control of disease or pests. Application for such approval shall only be presented by and permits issued to the owner of the land upon which the fire is to be kindled.

J. Amend Sections 307.4.1 and 307.4.2 to read as follows:

307.4.1 Bonfires. Bonfires shall be prohibited.

307.4.2 Recreational fires. Recreational fires shall be prohibited.

Exception: Recreational fires may be permitted in approved, non-combustible commercially built containers, measuring no more than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet tall, raised at least 6 inches off the ground with non-combustible legs and having a non-combustible spark arrester screen with holes no larger than ¼ inch. The ground beneath this container shall be clear of combustible material for 10 feet in diameter, and 10 feet away from combustible construction. The material being burned shall be wood only and shall not include pressure treated lumber. A pre-connected garden hose shall be accessible.

K. Amend Section 308.1.6.3 to read as follows:

308.1.6.3 Sky lanterns. The ignition and launching of sky lanterns are prohibited.

Exception: Sky Lanterns may be used when all the following exist:

1) Approval is granted by the fire code official.

2) The sky lantern(s) is necessary for a religious or cultural ceremony.

3) Adequate safeguards have been taken at the discretion of the fire code official.

4) The Sky lantern(s) is tethered in a safe manner to prevent them from leaving the area and must be constantly attended until extinguished.

L. Amend Section 405.8 to read as follows:

405.8 Initiation. Where a fire alarm system is provided, emergency evacuation drills shall be initiated by activating the fire alarm system. Prior to initiating an alarm, the person initiating the alarm shall contact the fire alarm monitoring company and advise the company’s dispatcher of the fire drill. In cases where the fire alarm system is not monitored by a central station, notification shall be provided to the fire department dispatch center.

M. Amend Sections 503.1.1 and 503.1.2 to read as follows:

503.1.1 Buildings and facilities. Approved fire apparatus access roads shall be provided for every facility, building or portion of a building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction. The fire apparatus access road shall comply with the requirements of this section and shall extend to within 150 feet (45720 mm) of all portions of the facility and all portions of the exterior walls of the first story of the building as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the building or facility.

Exceptions: The fire code official is authorized to increase the dimension of 150 feet (45720 mm) to 300 feet (91440 mm) where:

1. The building is equipped throughout with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1, 903.3.1.2 or 903.3.1.3.

2. Fire apparatus access roads cannot be installed because of topography, waterways, nonnegotiable grades or other similar conditions, and an approved alternative means of fire protection is provided.

3. There is not more than two Group R-3 or Group U Occupancies, provided, in the opinion of the fire code official, fire-fighting or rescue operations would not be impaired.

503.1.2 Additional access. The fire code official is authorized to require more than one fire apparatus access/egress road based on the potential for impairment of a single road by vehicle congestion, condition of terrain, climatic conditions or other factors that could limit access/egress.

N. Amend Section 503.2.2 to read as follows:

503.2.2 Authority. The fire code official shall have the authority to require or permit modifications to the required access widths where they are inadequate for fire or rescue operations or where necessary to meet the public safety objectives of the jurisdiction. Modifications shall include, but are not limited to, a temporary prohibition of vehicle parking along access roads when conditions are present or forecasted that would increase the risk to the community.

O. Amend Section 503.2.5 to read as follows:

503.2.5 Dead Ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet (45720 mm) in length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire apparatus.

Exception: Where buildings along the dead-end road are protected by an approved fire sprinkler system throughout, the distance may be increased to 300 feet (91440 mm).

P. Amend Section 503.4.1 as follows:

503.4.1 Traffic calming devices. Traffic calming devices may be installed provided they obtain acceptance of the design and approval of the construction by the fire code official.

Q. Amend Section 505.1 to read as follows:

505.1 Address numbers. New and existing buildings shall have approved address numbers, building numbers or approved building identification placed in a position that is plainly legible and visible from the street or road fronting the property. These numbers shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numerals or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Numbers shall be a minimum of 5 inches (102 mm) high with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch (12.7 mm) or as otherwise determined necessary by the fire code official. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.

R. Amend Section 507.2 to read as follows:

507.2 Type of water supply. A water supply shall consist of reservoirs, pressure tanks, elevated tanks, water mains or other fixed systems connected to the municipal water system and capable of providing the required fire-flow.

S. Amend Section 507.5.1, and delete Exception 1, to read as follows:

507.5.1 Where required. Where a portion of the facility or building hereafter constructed or moved into or within the jurisdiction is more than 300 feet (91440 mm) from a hydrant on a fire apparatus access road, as measured by an approved route around the exterior of the facility or building, on-site fire hydrants and mains shall be provided where required by the fire code official.

T. Add Section 507.5.4.1 to read as follows:

507.5.4.1 Authority to remove obstruction. The fire code official and his authorized representatives shall have the power and authority to remove or cause to be removed, without notice, any vehicle, or object parked or placed in violation of the California Fire Code. The owner of any item so removed shall be responsible for all towing, storage and other charges incurred.

U. Amend Section 605.1.3 to read as follows:

605.1.3 Fuel Oil. The grade of fuel oil used in a burner shall be that for which the burner is approved and as stipulated by the burner manufacturer. Oil containing gasoline shall not be used.

V. Amend Section 605.9 to read as follows:

605.9 Gas meters. Above-ground gas meters, regulators and piping subject to damage shall be protected by a barrier complying with Section 312 or otherwise protected in an approved manner. Gas meters shall be permanently marked and identified as to the building or system served.

W. Amend Section 901.4.2 and Section 901.4.5 to read as follows:

901.4.2 Nonrequired fire protection systems. When approved by the fire code official, fire protection and life safety systems or portion thereof not required by this code, or the California Building Code shall be allowed to be furnished for partial or complete protection provided that such installed systems meet the applicable requirements of this code and the California Building Code.

901.4.5 Additional fire protection systems. In occupancies of a hazardous nature, where special hazards exist in addition to the normal hazards of the occupancy, or where the fire code official determines that access for fire apparatus is unduly difficult, or the location is beyond the four-minute response time of the fire department, the fire code official shall have the authority to require additional safeguards. Such safeguards include, but shall not be limited to, the following: automatic fire detection systems, fire alarm systems, automatic fire extinguishing systems, standpipe systems, or portable or fixed extinguishers. Fire protection and life safety systems required under this section shall be installed in accordance with this code and applicable referenced standards.

X. Amend Section 901.6 to read as follows:

Section 901.6 Inspection, testing and maintenance. Fire protection and life safety systems shall be maintained in an operative condition at all times and shall be replaced or repaired where defective. Non-required fire protection systems and equipment shall be inspected, tested and maintained or removed in accordance with Section 901.8. No person shall cause a response of emergency personnel due to failure of notifying police/fire dispatch of any drill, testing, maintenance, installation of, repair or alteration to any fire protection system.

Y. Amend Section 903.2 to read as follows:

Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall provided in locations as described in Section 903 of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 15.04.020.

Z. Add Sections 903.2.22 and 903.2.23 to read as follows:

903.2.22 Existing buildings in commercial fire zone. Existing buildings located in the commercial fire zone shown in Figure 9-A that are provided with an underground fire sprinkler lateral, shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system installed and operational within 24 months of the approval and acceptance of the lateral by the City.

Exceptions:

1. The installation of an automatic fire sprinkler system required by Section 903.2.1 in a building of unreinforced masonry construction not strengthened by July 1, 2007, shall coincide with the strengthening dates established by Resolution #9890 (2007). City Council established dates range from 2008 to 2010 based on the relative hazard of the building.

2. An automatic fire sprinkler system required by Section 903.2.1 in a building of unreinforced masonry construction strengthened as required by Appendix Chapter 1 of the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation, as amended, prior to July 1, 2007, shall be completed and operational by July 1, 2012.

3. An automatic fire sprinkler system required by Section 903.2.1 in a building of unreinforced masonry construction strengthened as required by Appendix Chapter 1 of the 1997 Uniform Code for Building Conservation, as amended, prior to October 1, 2004, shall be completed and operational by January 1, 2017.

903.2.23 Notification. Whenever the fire code official determines that a building is subject to the minimum requirements of Section 903.2.22, the building owner shall be notified in writing that an automatic fire-sprinkler system shall be installed in the building.

The notice shall specify in what manner the building fails to meet the minimum requirements of Section 903.2.22. It shall direct that plans be submitted, that necessary permits be obtained, and that installation be completed by the specified date. The fire department shall serve the notice, either personally or by certified or registered mail, upon the owner as shown on the last-equalized assessment roll and upon the person, if any, in real or apparent charge or control of the building.

AA. Amend Sections 903.3.1.1 and 903.3.1.1.1 to read as follows, with all locations identified in Section 903.3.1.1.1 to remain:

903.3.1.1 NFPA 13 sprinkler systems. Where other provisions of this code require that a building or portion thereof be equipped throughout with an automatic sprinkler system in accordance with this section and where a building is considered as mixed occupancy due to the presence of two or more uses that are classified into different occupancy groups, sprinklers shall be installed throughout in accordance with NFPA 13 as amended in Chapter 80 except as provided in Section 903.3.1.1.1 through 903.1.1.3.

903.3.1.1.1 Exempt locations. In other than Group I-2, I-2.1 and I-3 occupancies, automatic sprinklers shall not be required in the following rooms or areas where such rooms or areas are protected with an approved alternative automatic fire extinguishing system in accordance with Section 904. Sprinklers shall not be omitted from any room merely because it is damp, of fire-resistance-rated construction or contains electrical equipment.

BB. Amend Section 903.4 to read as follows, with Exceptions to remain:

903.4 Sprinkler system supervision and alarms. All valves controlling the water supply for automatic sprinkler systems, pumps, tanks, water levels and temperatures, critical air pressures, and water-flow switches on all sprinkler systems shall be electrically supervised by a central station service listed by Underwriters Laboratories for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72. The central station shall contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on notification of an alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises.

CC. Amend Section 903.4.3 and add Exception to read as follows:

903.4.3 Isolation Control Valves. Approved supervised indication control valves shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in all buildings two or more stories in height or in single-story buildings having a gross floor area of 10,000 square feet or more zoned into no more than 5,000 square foot areas for the purpose of maintaining system integrity for life safety and evacuation.

Exception: Isolation control valves may be omitted in building equipped with an automatic fire extinguishing system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.3.

DD. Amend Section 905.3.1 to read as follows, with Exceptions to remain:

905.3.1 Height. In other than Group R-3 and R-3.1 occupancies, Class III standpipe systems shall be installed throughout at each floor where any of the following occur.

1. Buildings where the floor level of the highest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access.

2. Buildings that are four or more stories in height.

3. Buildings where the floor level of the lowest story is located more than 30 feet (9144 mm) below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.

4. Buildings that are two or more stories below the highest level of fire department vehicle access.

5. In any parking structure exceeding one level above or one level below grade.

EE. Amend Section 907.6.6 to read as follows:

907.6.6 Monitoring. Fire alarm systems required by this chapter or by the California Building Code shall be monitored by an approved central station service listed by Underwriters Laboratory for receiving fire alarms in accordance with NFPA 72 and this section. The central station shall contact and notify the police/fire dispatch center immediately on notification of an alarm and prior to making contact with the protected premises.

Exception: Monitoring by a central station service is not required for:

1. Single- and multiple station smoke alarms required by Section 907.2.11.

2. Group I-3 occupancies shall be monitored in accordance with Section 907.2.6.3.

3. Automatic sprinkler systems in one- and two-family dwellings.

FF. Add Section 910.3.2.1 to read as follows:

Section 910.3.2.1 Sprinklered buildings. Where installed in buildings equipped 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 100 degrees above the operating temperature of the sprinkler heads.

GG. Amend Section 1207.1 to read as follows:

1207.1.1.1 Hazardous electrolyte thresholds. Stationary battery systems having an electrolyte capacity of more than 50 gallons (189 L) for flooded lead acid, nickel cadmium (Ni-Cd) and valve-regulated lead acid (VRLA), or 1,000 pounds (454 kg) for lithium-ion and lithium metal polymer, used for facility standby power, emergency power, or uninterrupted power supplies or the indoor storage of electric carts, cars, fork-lifts and similar equipment, shall comply with this section and Table 1207.1.1.

HH. Amend Section 2306.2 and delete Section 2306.2.6 to read as follows:

2306.2 Method of storage. Approved methods of storage for Class I, II and III liquid fuels at motor fuel-dispensing facilities shall be in accordance with Sections 2306.2 through 2306.2.5.

II. Amend Section 2306.2.3(3) to read as follows:

3. Tanks containing fuels shall not exceed 8,000 gallons (30,274 L) in individual capacity or 16,000 gallons (60,549 L) in aggregate capacity. Installations with the maximum allowable aggregate capacity shall be separated from other such installations by not less than 100 feet (30480 mm).

JJ. Amend Sections 2306.2.4 and 2306.2.4.1 to read as follows, and delete Section 2306.2.4.2:

2306.2.4 Above-ground tanks located in above-grade vaults or below-grade vaults. Above-ground tanks used for storage of Class I, II, or III liquid motor fuels are allowed to be installed in vaults located above grade or below grade in accordance with Section 5704.2.8 and shall comply with Sections 2306.2.4.1 and 2306.2.4.2. Tanks in above-grade vaults shall also comply with Table 2306.2.3 and the fuel shall not be offered for resale.

2306.2.4.1 Tank capacity limits. Tanks storing Class I, II or III liquids at an individual site shall be limited to a maximum individual capacity of 8,000 gallons (30,274 L) and an aggregate capacity of 16,000 gallons (60,549 L).

KK. Amend Section 2306.2.6 items 1 and 6 to read as follows:

1. The special enclosure shall be liquid tight and vapor tight. A leak detection-monitoring system capable of detecting liquid and providing an audible and visual alarm shall be installed and tested annually.

6. Tanks containing Class I, II, or III liquids inside a special enclosure shall not exceed 2,000 gallons (7569 L) in individual capacity or 6,000 gallons (22706 L) in aggregate capacity.

LL. Amend Section 3311.1 to read as follows:

3311.1 Required access. Approved vehicle access for firefighting shall be provided to within 100 feet of temporary or permanent fire department connections all construction or demolition sites. Vehicle access shall be provided by either temporary or permanent roads, capable of supporting vehicle loading under all weather conditions to within 150 feet of all combustible building materials or construction. Vehicle access roads shall be maintained until permanent fire apparatus access roads are available.

MM. Amend Section 4901.1 to read as follows:

4901.1 Scope. This chapter contains minimum requirements to mitigate conditions that might cause a fire originating in a structure to ignite vegetation in the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area, and conversely, a wildfire burning in vegetative fuels to transmit fire to buildings and threaten to destroy life, overwhelm fire suppression capabilities or result in large property losses. In determining requirements for properties located within the wildland-urban interface fire area, or as the entire City is within the ember zone, the fire code official may be guided by the requirements of the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code and National Fire Protection Association Standards.

NN. Amend Section 4902.1, definition of Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area to read as follows:

Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area: is 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 Section 51175 through 51189, or other areas designated by the enforcing agency to be at a significant risk from wildfires. Within the City of San Luis Obispo this includes those areas designated as local very high fire hazard severity zones.

OO. Amend Section 4905.3 to read as follows:

4905.3 Establishment of limits. The City of San Luis Obispo is considered a “Community at Risk” due to the threat of wildfire impacting the urban community. The City shall continue to enhance the fire safety and construction codes for new buildings in order to reduce the risk of urban fires that may result from wildfires. New buildings citywide shall incorporate the following construction methods and materials: Ignition resistant exterior wall coverings; Fire sprinkler protection in attic areas (at least one “pilot head”); Ember resistant vent systems for attics and under floor areas, protected eaves, and Class ‘A’ roof coverings as identified in the California Building Code Chapter 7A.

PP. Amend Section 5601.1 and add Exceptions 11 and 12 to read as follows:

5601.1 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall govern the possession, manufacture, storage, handling, sale and use of explosives, explosive materials, fireworks, rockets, emergency signaling devices and small arms ammunition.

Manufacture, possession, storage, sale, transportation, handling or use of explosive materials and the manufacture of explosive material and/or all fireworks, including Safe and Sane as designated by the Office of the State Fire Marshal, is prohibited within the City.

Exceptions:

1. Through 10. To remain as written.

11. Use and handling of fireworks for display in accordance with Section 5601.1.3 exception (3) when authorized by the fire code official and in full compliance with Title 19, Division I, Chapter 6.

12. The transportation, handling or use of explosive materials in conjunction with a City permitted construction or demolition project, subject to approval of the fire code authority and conforming to the requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Title 19, Division 1, Chapter 10.

QQ. Add the following definition to Section 5702:

TANK, PROTECTED ABOVE GROUND. A tank listed in accordance with UL 2085 consisting of a primary tank provided with protection from physical damage and fire-resistive protection from a high-intensity liquid pool fire exposure. The tank may provide protection elements as a unit or may be an assembly of components, or a combination thereof.

RR. Amend Section 5704.2.7 and delete the exception to Section 5704.2.7.5.8 to read as follows:

5704.2.7 Design, fabrication and construction requirements for tanks. All tanks shall be protected tanks as defined in Section 5702. The design, fabrication, and construction of tanks shall comply with NFPA 30. Tanks shall be of double-walled construction and listed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Each tank shall bear a permanent nameplate or marking indicating the standard used as the basis of design.

5704.2.7.5.8 Over-fill prevention. An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be provided to prevent the over-fill of all Class I, II and IIIA liquid storage tanks. Storage tanks in refineries, bulk plants or terminals regulated by Sections 5706.4 or 5706.7 shall have over-fill protection in accordance with API 2350.

An approved means or method in accordance with Section 5704.2.9.7.5 shall be provided to prevent the overfilling of Class IIIB liquid storage tanks connected to fuel-burning equipment inside buildings.

SS. Amend Section 5704.2.8.3 to read as follows:

5704.2.8.3 Secondary containment. Vaults shall be liquid tight and there shall not be backfill around the tank or within the vault. The vault floor shall drain to a sump. For pre-manufactured vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified as part of the listing provided by a nationally recognized testing laboratory. For field-erected vaults, liquid tightness shall be certified in an approved manner.

TT. Add Section 5704.2.8.11.1 to read as follows:

5704.2.8.11.1 Monitoring and detection. Activation of vapor detection systems shall also shut off dispenser pumps. Monitoring and detection systems shall be inspected and tested annually.

UU. Amend Section 5704.2.9 to read as follows:

5704.2.9 Above-ground tanks outside of buildings. Above-ground storage of flammable and combustible liquids in tanks outside of buildings shall comply with Section 5704.2 and Sections 5704.2.9.1 through 5704.2.9.7.9 and Section 2306.2.3, condition 3 as amended by this chapter.

VV. Amend Section 5704.2.13.1.4 to read as follows with items 1 through 6 to remain:

5704.2.13.1.4 Tanks abandoned in place. A tank owner/operator proposing to abandon a tank in place shall submit a permit application to the fire department for assessment of soil contamination around the tank and product, vent and vapor piping. If contamination is confirmed, a work plan for additional assessment or remediation shall be submitted to the fire department within 30 days. If a tank is approved for abandonment in place, the property owner will be required place a deed notice on the property. The deed notice shall be notarized and recorded with the San Luis Obispo County Clerk Recorder’s Office within 30 days of tank abandonment. Tanks abandoned in place shall be as follows:

WW. Amend Section 5706.2.4 and the Exception to Section 5706.2.4 to read as follows:

5706.2.4 Permanent and temporary tanks. The capacity of permanent above-ground tanks containing Class I, II or III liquids shall not exceed 1,100 gallons (4164L). The capacity of temporary aboveground tanks containing class I, II, or III liquids shall not exceed 8,000 gallons (30,274 L). Tanks shall be of the single-compartment design, double-walled construction and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratory (UL).

Exception: Permanent aboveground tanks of greater capacity which meet the requirements of 5704.2, as amended, may be permitted when approved by the fire code official.

XX. Amend Section 5706.2.5 to read as follows:

5706.2.5 Type of tank. Tanks shall be listed for use by Underwriters Laboratory (UL), provided with top openings only, and overfill protection, and approved hoses/nozzles. Tanks shall be of double-walled construction or be provided with secondary containment. Elevated gravity discharge tanks shall be permitted only by approval of the fire code official.

YY. Amend Section 6104.2 to read as follows:

6104.2 Maximum capacity within established limits. The installation of any liquid petroleum gas (LPG) tank over 500 gallons (1892 L) water capacity is prohibited unless approved by the fire code official. In residential occupancies, LPG containers are limited to 5 gallons (19 L) for use in outdoor appliances.

ZZ. Amend Appendix Section B105.1 and the title of Table B105.1(1) to read as follows:

B105.1 One- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Tables B105.1(1) and B105.1(2).

Table B105.1(1)

REQUIRED FIRE-FLOW FOR ONE- AND TWO-FAMILY DWELLINGS

The remainder of the table is unchanged.

AAA. Amend the exception to Appendix Section B105.2 to read as follows:

B105.2 Buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings. The minimum fire-flow and flow duration for buildings other than one- and two-family dwellings shall be as specified in Table B105.1(2).

Exception: A reduction in required fire-flow of up to 50 percent, as approved by the fire code official, may be allowed when the building is provided with an approved automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section 903.3.1.1 or 903.3.1.2. The resulting fire-flow shall not be less than 1,500 gallons per minute (5678 L/min) for the prescribed duration as specified in Table B105.1(2).

BBB. Amend Appendix Section D103.1 and add Exception to Figure D103.1 to read as follows:

D103.1 Access Road width with a hydrant. Where a fire hydrant is located on a fire apparatus road, the minimum road width shall be 26 feet (7925 mm). See Figure D103.1.

Exceptions to Figure D103.1: Cul-de-sac diameter may be a minimum of 70 feet as approved by the fire code official. Parking in cul-de-sacs of less than 96 feet in diameter shall be approved by the fire code official.

CCC. Amend Appendix Section D103.4, Table D103.4 and Figure D103.1 to read as follows:

D103.4 Dead ends. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads in excess of 150 feet shall be provided with width and turnaround provisions in accordance with Table D103.4, as amended.

Exception: Where buildings along the dead-end road are protected by an approved fire sprinkler system throughout, the distance may be increased to 300 feet (91440 mm).

Table D103.4: The minimum fire apparatus turnaround cul-de-sac diameter shall be 70 feet, curb to curb, when posted “No Parking”.

DDD. Amend Appendix Section D103.6 through D103.6.2 to read as follows:

D103.6 Signs. Where required by the fire code official, fire apparatus roads shall be marked with permanent NO PARKING--FIRE LANE signs per city standards. Signs shall be posted on one or both sides of the fire apparatus road as required by Section D103.6.1 or D103.6.2.

D103.6.1 Roads less than 28 feet in width. Fire apparatus roads 20 to less than 28 feet wide shall be posted on both sides as a fire lane.

D103.6.2 Roads 28 or greater feet in width. Fire apparatus roads 28 to less than 36 feet wide shall be posted on one side of the road as a fire lane.

EEE. Amend Appendix Section D104.1 to read as follows:

D104.1 Buildings exceeding three stories or 30 feet in height. Buildings or facilities exceeding 30 feet (9144 mm) or three stories in height shall have adequate means of fire department access for each structure as approved by the fire code official.

FFF. Amend the Exception to Appendix Section D104.2 to read as follows:

D104.2 Buildings exceeding 62,000 square feet in area. Buildings or facilities having a gross building area of more than 62,000 square feet (5760 m²) shall be provided with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.

Exception: Buildings located in the commercial fire zone as shown on Figure 9-A of this code may be provided with fire apparatus access roads having a minimum width of 20 feet when approved by the fire code official.

GGG. Amend Appendix Section D105.2 by adding an Exception to read as follows:

D105.2 Width. Aerial fire apparatus access roads shall have a minimum unobstructed width of 26 feet (7925 mm) in the immediate vicinity of any building or portion of a building more than 30 feet (9144 mm) in height.

Exception: Buildings located in the commercial fire zone as shown on Figure 9-A of this code may be provided with fire apparatus access roads having a minimum width of 20 feet when approved by the fire code official.

HHH. Amend Section D106.1 to read as follows:

D106.1 Projects having more than 100 dwelling units. Multiple-family residential projects having more than 100 dwelling units shall be equipped throughout with two separate and approved fire apparatus access roads.

III. Delete Appendix Section D106.2.

JJJ. Amend Appendix Section D107.1 and delete Exception 1 to read as follows:

D107.1 One- or two-family dwelling residential developments. Developments of one- or two-family dwellings where the number of dwelling units exceeds 30 shall be provided with separate and approved fire access roads and shall meet the requirements of D104.3. Where the number of dwelling units is less than 30, the fire code official may require additional access in accordance with Section 503.1.2.

Exception: The number of dwelling units accessed from a single fire apparatus access road shall not be increased unless fire apparatus access roads will connect with future development, as determined by the fire code official.