Ord 711ORDINANCE NO. 711
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF POWAY, CALIFORNIA, RESCINDING CHAPTER
15.05 OF THE POWAY MUNICIPAL CODE AND ADOPTING A NEW CHAPTER 15.05
REGARDING THE POWAY WILDLAND -URBAN INTERFACE CODE, WHICH
ADOPTS BY REFERENCE THE INTERNATIONAL WILDLAND -URBAN INTERFACE
CODE, 2009 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN AMENDMENTS, ADDITIONS, AND
DELETIONS
WHEREAS, Chapter 15.05 of the Poway Municipal Code is the Poway Wildland -
Urban Interface Code, which adopts by reference the International Wildland -Urban
Interface Code; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 15.05 currently adopts by reference the 2006 version of the
International Wildland -Urban Interface Code; and
WHEREAS, there is a need to amend Chapter 15.05 because the International
Code Council has adopted a 2009 version of the International Wildland -Urban Interface
Code; and
WHEREAS, Sections 50022.1 through 50022.10, inclusive, of the California
Government Code provide authority for cities to adopt codes, or portions of codes, by
reference; and
WHEREAS, Health & Safety Code Section 17958.5 permits the City of Poway to
make such changes or modifications to codes and regulations that the City adopts by
reference as are reasonably necessary because of local conditions; and
WHEREAS, Health & Safety Code Section 17958.7 requires that the City of
Poway, before making any changes or modifications to codes that are being adopted by
reference pursuant to Section 17958.5, make express findings that such changes or
modifications are needed due to climatic, geologic, or topographic conditions; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Poway finds that the City of Poway
has certain climatic, geologic, and topographic features that can have a deleterious
effect on emergency services such as fire protection and emergency medical services;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Poway finds that the modifications and
changes to the 2009 International Wildland -Urban Interface Code are reasonably
necessary because of the local climatic, geological, and topographical conditions
identified in Attachment A; and
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WHEREAS, certain amendments to the 2009 International Wildland -Urban
Interface Code are necessary to mitigate said deleterious effects to the extent possible.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF POWAY DOES
ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1: Poway Municipal Code Chapter 15.05 is hereby rescinded, and a
new Chapter 15.05 is added in its place as follows:
15.05.010 Adoption of Wildland -Urban Interface Code.
The City of Poway adopts by reference the 2009 Edition of the International Wildland-
Urban Interface Code, as published by the International Code Council, as the Wildland-
Urban Interface Code of the City of Poway, except those portions that are added,
deleted, modified, or amended by this chapter. One copy of the above - mentioned code
has been and is now filed in the office of the City Clerk or the Fire Marshal, City of
Poway, and the same is adopted and incorporated as fully as if set out at length herein,
with the deletions, modifications, and amendments set forth in this chapter. From the
effective date of the ordinance codified in this chapter, its provisions shall be controlling
within the limits of the City of Poway.
15.05.020 Administration.
Section 101.1 is modified to read as follows:
101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Wildland -Urban Interface
Code of City of Poway, hereinafter referred to as "this Code."
Section 101.5 is modified to read as follows:
101.5 Additions or Alterations. Additions or alterations may be made to any
building or structure without requiring the existing building or structure to comply
with all of the requirements of this Code, provided the addition or alteration
conforms to that required for a new building or structure
Exception: Provisions of this Code that specifically apply to existing conditions
are retroactive. See Sections 402.3 and 601.1. Additions or alterations shall not
be made to an existing building or structure that will cause the existing building
or structure to be in violation of any of the provisions of this Code, nor shall such
additions or alterations cause the existing building or structure to become
unsafe. Additions or alterations of an existing building or structure constitute
unsafe conditions in the following circumstances: (1) Where the addition or
alteration causes the building or structure to become structurally unsafe or
overloaded; (2) Where the addition or alteration causes the building or structure
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to have inadequate access, as required by this Code, or causes the obstruction
of existing exits or access; (3) Where the addition or alteration creates a fire
hazard or reduces required fire resistance; or (4) Where an addition or alteration
otherwise creates conditions dangerous to human life.
When additions are made to an existing structure and the addition is within the
100 -foot defensible space, such addition shall be in accordance with setback
distances as set forth in this Code, including Sections 504.1.2, 504.1.4, 505.1.2,
and 505.1.3.
Section 101.7 is added to read as follows:
101.7 Guidance Documents. The Planning Authority Having Jurisdiction (PAHJ)
may prepare, circulate for public comment, disseminate, and maintain guidance
documents addressing the methods of ignition- resistant construction described
in this Code.
These guidance documents may set out additional compliance alternatives that,
in specified circumstances, can provide the same protection that is afforded by
the methods required by this Code. These guidance documents may also
identify practices that have been determined by the PAHJ and the Fire Authority
Having Jurisdiction (FAHJ) to be equivalent, and they may include additional
new fire - resistive technologies as they become available.
15.05.030 Appeals.
Section 106 is modified to read as follows:
106 Appeals. Section 106 is deleted in its entirety. Appeals shall be governed by
Section 15.24.160 of the locally adopted Fire Code.
15.05.040 Permits.
Section 107 is modified to read as follows:
Section 107 is deleted in its entirety. Permits shall be governed by Section
15.24.160 of the locally adopted Fire Code.
15.05.050 Plans and specifications — Maps.
Section 108.3.1 is added to read as follows:
108.3.1 Maps. Any person constructing a new development, which necessitates
updating of emergency response maps by virtue of new structures, hydrants,
roadways, or similar features, shall be required to provide map updates in a
format (PDF and /or CAD format as approved by the FAHJ) compatible with
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current department mapping services, and shall be charged a reasonable fee as
established by City Council resolution from time to time for updating all response
maps.
Section 108.4 is hereby modified to read as follows:
108.4 Vegetation Management Plans. When utilized by the permit applicant
pursuant to Section 502, vegetation management plans shall be prepared and
shall be submitted to the Code official for review and approval as part of the
plans required for a permit.
Section 108 is added to read as follows:
108.7.1 Accuracy. While it is important for the information on the vicinity plan to
be accurate, it shall not require the precision of a formal land survey.
15.05.060 Definitions.
The definition of "Building Official" in Section 202 is modified to read as follows:
Building Official. The officer or other designated authority charged with the
administration and enforcement of the locally adopted California Building Code
or the building official's duly authorized representative.
A definition of "Combustible Vegetation" is added to Section 202 as follows:
Combustible Vegetation. Material that in its natural state will readily ignite, burn,
and transmit fire from the vegetative growth to any structure, including, but not
limited to, ground fuels which are any native or landscape vegetation not
considered a tree and generally in contact with the ground.
A definition of "Discretionary Project" is added to Section 202 as follows:
Discretionary Project. A project which requires the public agency to exercise
judgment or deliberation when deciding to approve or disapprove a particular
activity, as distinguished from situations where the public agency or body merely
has to determine whether there has been conformity with applicable statutes,
ordinances, or regulations.
A definition of "Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction (FAHJ)" is added to Section 202 as
follows:
Fire Authority Having Jurisdiction (FAHJ). The designated entity providing
enforcement of fire regulations as they relate to planning, construction, and
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development. This entity may also provide fire suppression and other
emergency services.
A definition of "Fire Code" is added to Section 202 as follows:
Fire Code. The California Fire Code, as locally adopted with amendments.
The definition of "Fire Code Official' is added to Section 202 as follows:
Fire Code Official. Fire Code Official shall have the same definition as set forth
in the locally adopted Fire Code.
The definition for "Fuel, Heavy" in Section 202 is modified to read as follows:
Fuel, Heavy. Vegetation consisting of round wood three to eight inches in
diameter. Heavy fuels include, but are not limited to, dense conifer stands where
there is a heavy accumulation of litter and downed woody material. See
applicable National Fire Danger Rating system (NFDR) fuel models G and U, as
described in Appendix D.
The definition for "Fuel, Light' in Section 202 is modified to read as follows:
Fuel, Light. Vegetation consisting of herbaceous plants and round wood that is
less than '/< inch in diameter. Light fuels include, but are not limited to western
grasslands vegetated by annual or perennial grasses and forbs. Grasses and
forbs are the primary ground fuel, but there can be enough needle litter and
branch wood present from an open pine stand to contribute to the fuel loading.
See applicable National Fire Danger Rating system (NFDR) fuel models A, C,
and L, as described in Appendix D.
The definition for "Fuel, Medium" in Section 202 is modified to read as follows:
Fuel, Medium. Vegetation consisting of round wood % to three inches in
diameter. Medium fuels include, but are not limited to, mature, dense fields of
California mixed chaparral. See applicable National Fire Danger Rating system
(NFDR) fuel models B and F, as described in Appendix D.
A definition for "Fuel Modification Zone" is added to Section 202 as follows:
Fuel Modification Zone. A strip of land where combustible vegetation has been
modified and partially or totally replaced with approved drought - tolerant, fire -
resistant, and /or irrigated plants to provide an acceptable level of risk from
vegetation fires. Fuel modification reduces radiant and convective heat, thereby
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reducing the amount of heat exposure on the roadway or structure and providing
fire suppression forces with a safer area in which to take action.
A definition for "Hazardous Fire Area" is added to Section 202 as follows:
Hazardous Fire Area. Any geographic area mapped by the state or local
jurisdiction as a very high fire hazard area, or as set forth by the FAHJ that
contains the type and condition of vegetation, topography, weather, and
structure density to potentially increase the possibility of vegetation conflagration
fires shall be considered a hazardous fire area.
The definition for "Hazardous Materials" in Section 202 is modified to read as follows:
Hazardous Materials. Hazardous Materials shall have the same meaning as set
forth in Section 202 of the locally adopted Fire Code.
The definition of "Ignition- Resistant Construction Class 3" in Section 202 is hereby
deleted.
A definition for "Ignition Source" is added to Section 202 as follows:
Ignition Source. Any item or substance capable of energy release of a type and
magnitude sufficient to ignite any flammable materials that could occur inside or
outside of a structure. Examples of ignition source include storage or use of
flammable gases and flammable liquids, permanent or temporary electrical
wiring, and open -flame devices.
A definition for "Ignition- Resistant Material' is added to Section 202 as follows:
Ignition- Resistant Material. Any product which, when tested in accordance with
California Building Code Standard 8 -1 for a period of 30 minutes, shall not have
a flame- spread rating of over 25 and show no evidence of progressive
combustion. In addition, the flame front shall not progress more than 10'/2 feet
beyond the centerline of the burner at any time during the test.
Materials shall pass the accelerated weathering test and be identified as exterior
type, in accordance with California Building Code Standard 23 -4. All materials
shall bear identification showing the fire performance rating thereof. That
identification shall be issued by [CC- ES /ICBO -ES or a testing facility recognized
by the State Fire Marshal having a service for inspection of materials at the
factory.
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The enforcing agency may use other definitions of ignition- resistant material that
reflect wildfire exposure to building materials and /or their materials performance
in resisting ignition.
A definition of "Roof Covering" is added to Section 202 as follows:
Roof Covering. Roofs shall comply with the California Building Code and have at
a minimum a Class A roof covering. For roof coverings where the profile allows a
space between the roof covering and roof decking, the space at the eave ends
shall be fire stopped to preclude entry of flames or embers.
Exception: On qualified historical buildings, wood roof covering may be repaired
or reconstructed as allowed by the State Historical Building Code.
A definition for "Off -Site Roadway" is added to Section 202 as follows:
Off -Site Roadway. A road, street, public highway, or private road used for fire
apparatus access from a publicly maintained road to the boundary of the subject
property.
A definition for "On -Site Roadway' is added to Section 202 as follows:
On -Site Roadway. A road, street, public highway, private road, or driveway used
for fire apparatus access within the boundaries of the subject property or land
division.
A definition for "Planning Authority Having Jurisdiction (PAHJ)" is added to Section 202
as follows:
Planning Authority Having Jurisdiction (PAHJ). The identified authority regulating
and enforcing planning and /or construction standards.
The definition for "Structure" in Section 202 is modified to read as follows:
Structure. A residence and attached garage, building, or related facility that is
designed primarily for human use or habitation or buildings designed specifically
to house livestock.
Decking, fences, and similar facilities are not considered structures for the
purposes of establishing the limits of the fuel modification zone. Free standing
open sided shade covers, sheds, gazebos, and similar accessory structures less
than 250 square feet and 30 feet or more from the main building are not
considered structures for the purposes of this appendix. (See Accessory
Structure.)
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A definition for "Vegetation Conflagration" is added to Section 202 as follows:
Vegetation Conflagration. An uncontrolled fire spreading through vegetative
fuels, and exposing and consuming structures in the advancing path of fire.
A definition for "Wildland Fuel' is added to Section 202 as follows:
Wildland Fuel. Any timber, brush, grass, or other flammable vegetation, living or
dead, standing or down, that is not classified as fire - resistive.
15.05.070 Wildland -urban interface areas.
Section 302.1 is modified to read as follows:
302.1 Declaration. The legislative body shall declare the wildland -urban interface
areas within the jurisdiction. The wildland -urban interface areas shall be based
on findings of fact. The wildland -urban interface area boundary shall be any
geographic area mapped or otherwise identified by the state or local jurisdiction
as a very high fire hazard area, or as set forth by the FAHJ. When the type and
condition of vegetation, topography, weather, and structure density which
potentially increases the probability of vegetation conflagration exists, such area
shall be considered a hazardous fire area.
15.05.090 Applicability.
Section 402.1 is modified to read as follows:
402.1. Subdivisions. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall
be provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with the locally
adopted Fire Code and access requirements in accordance with Section 403.
Section 402.1.1 is modified to read as follows:
402.1.1 Access. New subdivisions, as determined by this jurisdiction, shall be
provided with fire apparatus access roads in accordance with the locally adopted
Fire Code and access requirements in accordance with Section 403.
Section 402.2.1 is modified to read as follows:
402.2.1 Access. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated into or
within Wildland -Urban Interface Areas shall be provided with fire apparatus
access, in accordance with the locally adopted Fire Code, and driveways in
accordance with Section 403.2. Marking of fire protection equipment shall be
provided in accordance with Section 403.5 and address markers shall be
provided in accordance with Section 403.6.
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Section 402.2.2 is modified to read as follows:
402.2.2 Water Supply. Individual structures hereafter constructed or relocated
into or within Wildland -Urban Interface Areas shall be provided with a
conforming water supply in accordance with the locally adopted Fire Code.
Exception: Structures constructed to meet the requirements for the class of
ignition- resistant construction specified in Table 503.1 for a nonconforming water
supply.
15.05.100 Access.
Section 403.2 is modified to read as follows:
Section 403.2. Driveways. Driveways shall be provided when any portion of an
exterior wall of the first story of a building, measured in an approved manner, is
located more than 150 feet from a fire apparatus access road. Driveways shall
provide a minimum unobstructed width of 16 feet and a minimum unobstructed
height of 13 feet 6 inches. Driveways in excess of 150 feet in length shall be
provided with turnarounds. Driveways in excess of 200 feet in length and less
than 24 feet in width, shall be provided with turnouts in addition to turnarounds.
A driveway shall not serve more than two improved parcels containing dwelling
units. Driveway turnarounds shall have an inside turning radii of not less than 28
feet and an outside turning radii of not less than 45 feet. Driveways that connect
with a road or roads at more than one point may be considered as having a
turnaround if all changes of direction required to make the turnaround meet the
radii requirements for driveway turnarounds. Driveway turnouts shall be an all -
weather road surface at least 10 -feet wide and 30 -feet long.
The turnout requirement can be waived or modified for existing driveways that
comply with the minimum width requirement listed in this section if in the opinion
of the fire chief such turnouts will require substantial roadway modification,
additional access easements, and /or alteration to such driveway.
Driveway turnouts shall be located as required by the fire code official. Vehicle
load limits shall be posted at both entrances to bridges and on driveways and
private roads containing bridges. Design loads for bridges shall be established
by the code official.
Section 403.3 is modified to read as follows:
403.3. Fire Apparatus Access Road. Fire apparatus access road shall comply
with the locally adopted Fire Code.
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15.05.110 Water supply.
Section 404.5 is modified to read as follows:
404.5 Adequate Water Supply. In Hazardous Fire Areas as defined in the locally
adopted Fire Code, the water main capacity for new subdivisions shall not be
less than eight inches in diameter unless otherwise approved by the Chief and
the City Engineer. Fire hydrant flow shall exceed a minimum of 1,500 gallons per
minute with a minimum residual flow pressure of 20 psi. The water flow velocity
is not to exceed 15 feet per second and be capable of providing uninterruptible
flow capability.
For occupied structures outside of the City of Poway water service area,
adequate water supply shall be determined for purposes of initial attack and
flame front shall be provided as defined in Table 508.2.2 of the California Fire
Code as amended by the City of Poway.
Section 404.6 is hereby deleted.
15.05.120 Fire protection plan.
Section 405.1 is modified to read as follows:
405.1 General. When required by the Fire Code Official, a fire protection plan, or
its equivalent, shall be prepared.
Section 405.2 is modified to read as follows:
405.2 Content of Wildland Fire Protection Plan. The Wildland Fire Protection
Plan may be based upon a community, site - specific wildfire risk assessment that
is developed in consultation with local and state government representatives,
federal agencies, and other interested parties. The plan shall consider location,
topography, geology, aspect, combustible vegetation (fuel types), climatic
conditions, and fire history. The plan shall address water supply, access,
structural ignitability, structure setback and ignition resistive building features,
fire protection systems and equipment, impacts to existing emergency services,
defensible space, and vegetation management. The plan shall identify and
prioritize areas for hazardous fuel reduction treatments and recommend the
types and methods of treatment that will protect one or more at -risk communities
and essential infrastructures. The plan shall recommend measures that
homeowners and communities shall take to reduce the ignitability of structures
throughout the area addressed by the plan.
15.05.130 Fire hazard severity.
Section 502.2 is modified to read as follows:
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502.2 Fire Hazard Severity Reduction. The fire hazard severity identified in
Table 502.1 may be reduced by implementing an approved vegetation
management plan.
TABLE 502.1
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
FUEL
MODEL
CRITICAL FIRE WEATHER FREQUENCY
8 da s
Sloe %
<_ 40
41-60
? 61
Light fuel
M
M
H
Medium fuel
E
E
E
Heavy fuel
E
E
E
a. Days per annum.
b. When required by the code official, fuel classification shall be based on
the historical fuel type for the area.
E = Extreme hazard
H = High hazard
M = Moderate hazard
15.05.140 Ignition - resistant construction.
Section 503.1 is modified to read as follows:
503.1 General. Buildings and structures hereafter constructed, modified, or
relocated into or within Wildland -Urban Interface Areas shall meet the
construction requirements in accordance with Table 503.1. Class 1 and Class 2
ignition- resistant construction shall be in accordance with Sections 504 and 505,
respectively.
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TABLE 503.1
IGNITION - RESISTANT CONSTRUCTION
FIRE HAZARD SEVERITY
DEFENSIBLE
Moderate Hazard
High Hazard
Extreme Hazard
SPACE°
Water Supply
Water Supply
Water Supply
Conforming'
Nonconforming
Conforming
Nonconforming`
Conforming
Nonconforming'
IR 1
IR 1
Not
Nonconforming
IR 2
IR 1
IR 1
Permitted
N.C.
N.C.
IR 1
Conforming
IR 2
IR 2
IR 2
IR 1
IR 1
N.C.
1.5 x
Not
IR 2
IR 2
IR 2
IR 2
IR 1
Conforming
Required
a. Access shall be in accordance with Section 402.
b. Subdivisions shall have a conforming water supply in accordance with Section 402.1.
IR 1 = Ignition- resistant construction in accordance with Section 504.
IR 2 = Ignition- resistant construction in accordance with Section 505.
N.0 = Exterior walls shall have a fire- resistance rating of not less than 1 hour, and
the exterior surfaces of such walls shall be noncombustible. Usage of log wall
construction is allowed.
c. Conformance based on Section 603.
d. Conformance based on Section 404.
e. A nonconformance water supply is any water system or source that does not comply
with Section 404, including situations where there is no water supply for structure
protection or fire suppression.
15.05.150 Class 1 ignition- resistant construction.
Section 504.1.1 is added as follows:
504.1.1 Zoning Requirements. The minimum setbacks for locating structures on
a lot are set by the PAHJ. To minimize fire spread potential the FAHJ may
require additional setbacks as described. In no case may the setbacks required
by the FAHJ be less than those established by the PAHJ.
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Section 504.1.2 is added as follows:
504.1.2 Fire Requirements. In those jurisdictions where a FAHJ approves a fuel
modification zone of less than 100 feet, all structures, including any part of a
structure located within the Wildland -Urban Interface Area, shall not be less than
30 feet measured perpendicular from the subject property line adjacent to
wildland fuel. When the property line abuts a public way, the setback is
measured to the farthest roadway edge of the public way or street.
Exception: When allowed by both the FAHJ and by the PAHJ zoning
requirements and the wildland fire hazard is determined to be minimal, the 30-
foot setback may be reduced to a minimum of five feet from a property line
provided the entire exterior wall, eave, overhang, or any other building
construction elements shall comply with the enhanced Class 1 ignition- resistant
construction standards.
Note: The FAHJ may allow openings in the exterior wall facing the Wildland-
Urban Interface Area if it is determined the hazard is minimal.
Section 504.1.3 is added as follows:
504.1.3 Future setback modification. All fuel modification zones shall not extend
beyond the property line.
Exception: The FAHJ may approve fuel modification zones that extend beyond
the property lines when a legal agreement, such as an easement running with
the land, is in place.
Section 504.1.4 is added as follows:
504.1.4 Structure Setback from Slope. A structure shall be set back a minimum
of 1.25 feet horizontally from top of slope for every foot in building height
measured from the farthest projection of a roof.
Structural setbacks from the top of the slope will be required for any
development which:
1. Is adjacent to wildland fuel areas, and
2. Is required to have an average slope analysis completed as required by
the Poway General Plan to determine the calculated average natural slope
of the property, and
3. The average natural slope exceeds 15 percent for the parcel.
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Structural setbacks from top of slope will not be required for that portion of
any development for which:
1. The fire hazard severity of the building site is defined as moderate, as
defined in Table 502.1, with a conforming water supply, and with 1.5 times
conforming defensible space as defined in Table 603.2, or
2. The length of slope in excess of 15 percent is six feet or less with the
remainder of downhill slope less than 15 percent, or
3. The slope is directly adjacent to developed parcels for which fuel
management principles have been applied and are in place, and
4. There exists no open wildland fuel area directly adjacent or juxtaposed to
the structure.
Section 504.1.5 is added as follows:
504.1.5 Mitigation. In jurisdictions where a PAHJ or FAHJ approves a fuel
modification zone of less than 100 feet, Class 1 ignition- resistant construction
shall be provided and /or additional mitigation as determined by the FAHJ.
Section 504.2 is modified to read as follows:
Exception: On qualified historical buildings, wood roof covering may be repaired
or reconstructed as allowed by the State Historical Building Code.
Section 504.2.2 is added as follows:
504.2.2 Insulation. In the Wildland -Urban Interface Area, paper -faced insulation
shall be prohibited in attics or ventilated spaces.
Section 504.3.1 is added as follows:
Exception: Eave construction on additions may match the existing structure
provided that the addition does not exceed 50 percent of the existing structure or
2,500 square feet, whichever is less.
Section 504.5 is modified to read:
504.5 Exterior Walls. Exterior walls in the Wildland -Urban Interface Area shall
comply with the provisions of the California Building Code and the following
additional requirements:
Exterior Wall Surfacing Materials. Wood shingle and shake wall covering shall
be prohibited.
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Exception: Livestock stables less than 2,000 square feet total floor area and
without restrooms are exempt from the noncombustible wall requirement if
constructed a minimum of 100 feet from the property line, from any open space
easement, and from any dwelling on the parcel. If a dwelling, or addition to a
dwelling is subsequently proposed to be constructed closer than 100 feet from a
stable constructed under this exemption, the stable must be retrofitted with
noncombustible exterior wall coverings or be removed.
Section 504.5.1 is added as follows:
504.5.1 Repair /Replacement. If 50 percent or more of an exterior wall located
less than 30 feet from a property line requires repair or replacement, the entire
wall shall conform to this section. If less than 50 percent of the wall requires
repair or replacement, the existing wall may be repaired or replaced in kind;
however, if the wall covering is wood shingle or shake, it must be repaired or
replaced with fire- retardant, pressure- treated wood shingles or shake labeled for
exterior use and shall meet the requirements of Section 703A.5.2 of the
California Building Code.
Sections 504.7.2 through 504.7.7 are added as follows:
504.7.2 Fences and Other Attachments to Structures. The first ten feet of fence
and other items attached to a structure shall be constructed of noncombustible
material, or pressure- treated exterior fire- retardant wood or meet the same fire -
resistive standards as the exterior walls of the structure.
Exception: Wooden gates are permitted provided that a five -foot minimum length
section of noncombustible fencing material is installed as a firebreak
immediately adjacent to the gate.
Exceptions:
1. A free - standing deck or trellis less than 250 square feet in area and greater
than 30 feet from the nearest structures and property lines is not required to
meet the fire- resistive requirements of Appendix II -A.
2. A detached deck that is separated from the dwelling by at least five feet of
noncombustible surface may be constructed of non -rated wood provided that all
of the following conditions are met:
a) The decking must be a minimum dimension of 2x (nominal) material.
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b) The deck is located at or below the elevation of the dwelling is ground -floor
level, and not exposed to any underfloor area or basement opening.
c) The deck is skirted from the deck - walking surface to ground level with
noncombustible material.
d) If the deck is skirted, the under -deck area must be vented in conformance
with Section 504.10.
504.7.3 Structural Supports and Framing Members. Structural supports and
framing members shall be of noncombustible construction; exterior fire -
retardant- treated wood; modified, heavy- timber construction; or one -hour, fire -
resistive construction.
Exception: Structural supports and framing may be constructed of non - fire - rated
lumber when decks, balconies, and similar projections are skirted from floor level
to ground level with noncombustible material or an approved alternate. The
skirted under -deck area must be vented in conformance with Section 504.10.
504.7.4 Decking Surfaces. Decking surfaces, stair treads, risers, and landings of
decks, porches, and balconies shall be constructed of noncombustible
construction; exterior, fire - retardant - treated wood; modified, heavy- timber
construction as described in guidance documents prepared by the PAHJ; one -
hour, fire- resistant construction; or alternative decking that passes the
performance testing requirements of Section 504.7.5.
504.7.5 Testing of Alternative Decking Materials. Alternative decking materials
may be approved when tested to demonstrate passing of the performance
requirements of State Fire Marshal Standard 12 -7A -4 and 12 -7A -5. The decking
surface shall pass the tests in both Parts A and B of SFM 12 -7A -4; however, the
burning brand exposure test of Part B may be conducted with a Class B -sized
brand as specified in ASTM E -108 or UL -790.
The Conditions of Acceptance of State Fire Marshal Standard 12 -7A -4 shall be
modified to read as follows:
Part A: Underflame Test
1. Peak heat release rate of less than or equal to 25 kW /ft (269 kW /m
2. Absence of sustained flaming at the conclusion of the 40- minute observation
period.
3. Absence of structural failure of any deck board.
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4. Absence of falling particles that are still burning when reaching the floor.
Part B: Burning Brand Test
1. Absence of sustained flaming at the conclusion of the 40- minute observation
period.
2. Absence of structural failure of any deck board.
3. Absence of falling particles that are still burning when reaching the floor.
Should one of the three replicates fail to meet the conditions of acceptance,
three additional tests may be run. All of the additional tests must meet the
conditions of acceptance.
A testing laboratory accredited by the California Accreditation Service or
identified by an ICC- ES /ICBO -ES report shall do the product tests. Test results
and reports must be submitted to the PAHJ for analysis and approval prior to
being used in the Wildland -Urban Interface Area.
Decking materials passing the performance requirements of this section shall be
identified with a grade stamp or label not more than every 6 feet along the length
of the decking board.
504.7.6 Deck Remodels or Repair. When remodels or repairs are made to decks
in areas of the Wildland -Urban Interface Area requiring Enhanced Class 1
ignition- resistant construction and the deck remodel or repair exceeds 50
percent of the projected area or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less, the entire
deck shall comply with Section 504.7.2. For the purpose of this exception, deck
remodel or repair projects must be separated by at least 12 months to be
considered separate projects.
504.7.7 Coatings. The use of paints, coatings, stains, or other surface
treatments is not an approved method of protection, as required in this Chapter.
Section 504.8 is modified to read as follows:
504.8 Exterior Windows and Glazing. Glass or other transparent, translucent, or
opaque glazing shall be of tempered glass, multi - layered glass panels (dual
glazed), or glass block, and have a fire- protection rating of not less than 20
minutes, or other assemblies approved by the FAHJ. Glazing frames made of
vinyl materials shall have welded corners, metal reinforcement in the interlock
area, and be certified to ANSI /AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2 -97 structural
requirements
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Section 504.8.1 is added as follows:
504.8.1 Skylights. Skylights shall be made of tempered glass.
Exception: Skylights in commercial buildings are not required to be tempered if
the entire building is protected by an approved commercial fire sprinkler system.
Section 504.9 is modified to read as follows:
504.9 Exterior Doors. All exterior doors facing the Wildland -Urban Interface Area
shall be approved noncombustible construction or ignition- resistant, solid core
wood not less than 1 %- inches thick or have a fire protection rating of not less
than 20 minutes. Windows within doors and glazed doors shall comply with
Section 504.8.
Section 504.10.2 is added as follows:
Exception: Attic vents in soffits may be permitted by the FAHJ on those areas of
the building that do not face the wildland fuels, when the FAHJ determines it is
not a hazard.
Section 504.10.3 is added as follows:
504.10.3 Venting on Roofs and Vertical Walls. Roof vents, dormer vents, gable
vents, soffit vents, foundation ventilation openings, ventilation openings in
vertical walls, or other similar ventilation openings are accepted for use when
they meet the terms of the California Office of the State Fire Marshal's CBC
Ch7A Compliance Policy(s) for eave and roof vents and the materials used are
corrosion resistant.
15.05.160 Class 2 ignition - resistant construction.
Section 505. 1.1 is added as follows:
505.1.1 Zoning Requirements. The minimum setbacks for locating structures on
a lot are set by the PAHJ. To minimize fire- spread potential, the FAHJ may
require additional setbacks as described in Section 505.1.4. In no case may the
setbacks required by the FAHJ be less than those established by the PAHJ.
Sections 505.1.2 through 505.1.5 are added as follows:
505.1.2 Fire Requirements. In those jurisdictions where a FAHJ approves a fuel
modification zone of less than 100 feet, all structures, including any part of a
structure located within the Wildland -Urban Interface Area, shall not be less than
30 feet measured perpendicular from the subject property line adjacent to
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wildland fuel. When the property line abuts a public way, the setback is
measured to the farthest roadway edge of the public way or street.
Exception: When allowed by both the FAHJ and by the PAHJ zoning
requirements and the wildland fire hazard is determined to be minimal, the 30
foot setback may be reduced to a minimum of five feet from a property line
provided that the entire exterior wall, eave, overhang, or any other building
construction elements shall comply with enhanced Class 1 ignition- resistant
construction standards.
Note: The FAHJ may allow openings in the exterior wall facing the Wildland-
Urban Interface Area if it is determined the hazard is minimal.
505.1.3 Future Setback Modification. All fuel modification zones shall not extend
beyond the property line.
Exception: The FAHJ may approve a fuel modification zone that extends beyond
the property lines when a legal agreement, such as an easement running with
the land, is in place and appropriately recorded.
505.1.4 Structure Setback from Slope.
A structure shall be set back a minimum 1.25 feet horizontally from the top of
slope for every foot in building height measured from the farthest projection from
a roof.
Structural setbacks from the top of the slope will be required for any
development which:
1. Is adjacent to wildland fuel areas, and
2. Is required to have an average slope analysis completed as required by
the Poway General Plan to determine the calculated average natural slope
of the property, and
3. The average natural slope exceeds 15 percent for the parcel.
Structural setbacks from top of slope will not be required for that portion of
any development for which:
1. The fire hazard severity of the building site is defined as moderate, as
defined in Table 502.1, with a conforming water supply and 1.5 times
conforming defensible space as defined in Table 603.2, or
2. The length of slope in excess of 15 percent is six feet or less with the
remainder of downhill slope less than 15 percent, or
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3. The slope is directly adjacent to developed parcels for which fuel
management principles have been applied and are in place, and
4. There exists no open wildland fuel area directly adjacent or juxtaposed to
the structure.
505.1.5 Mitigation. In jurisdictions where a PAHJ or FAHJ approves a fuel
modification zone of less than 100 feet, Class 1 ignition- resistant construction
shall be provided and /or additional mitigation as determined by the FAHJ.
Section 505.2 is modified to read as follows:
505.2 Roof Covering. Roofs shall comply with the California Building Code and
have a minimum of a Class A roof covering.
Exception: On qualified historical buildings, a wood roof covering may be
repaired or reconstructed as allowed by the State Historical Building Code.
Section 505.2.2 is added as follows:
505.2.2 Insulation. In the Wildland -Urban Interface Area, paper -faced insulation
shall be prohibited in attics or ventilated spaces.
Section 505.3.1 is added as follows:
Exception: Eave construction on additions may match the existing structure,
provided that the addition does not exceed 50 percent of the existing structure or
2,500 square feet, whichever is less.
Section 505.5 is modified to read as follows:
505.5 Exterior Walls. Exterior walls in the Wildland -Urban Interface Area shall
comply with the provisions of the California Building Code and with the following
additional requirements:
Exterior Wall Surfacing Materials. Wood shingle and shake wall covering shall
be prohibited.
Exception: Livestock stables with less than 2,000 square feet of total floor area
and without restrooms are exempt from the noncombustible wall requirement if
constructed a minimum of 100 feet from the property line from any open space
easement, and from any dwelling on the parcel. If a dwelling or addition to a
dwelling is subsequently proposed to be constructed closer than 100 feet from a
stable constructed under this exemption, the stable must be retrofitted with
noncombustible exterior wall coverings or be removed.
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Section 505.5.1 is added as follows:
505.5.1 Repair /Replacement. If 50 percent or more of an exterior wall located
less than 30 feet from a property line requires repair or replacement, the entire
wall shall conform to this section. If less than 50 percent of the wall requires
repair or replacement, the existing wall may be repaired or replaced in kind;
however, if the wall covering is wood shingle or shake, it must be repaired or
replaced with fire- retardant, pressure- treated wood shingles or shake labeled for
exterior use and shall meet the requirements of Section 703A.5 of the California
Building Code.
Sections 505.7.2 through 505.7.3 are added as follows:
505.7.2 Fences and Other Attachments to Structures. The first five feet of fence
and other items attached to a structure shall be constructed of noncombustible
material, or pressure- treated exterior fire- retardant wood, or meet the same fire -
resistive standards as the exterior walls of the structure.
_Exception: Wooden gates are permitted, provided that a five -foot minimum
length section of noncombustible fencing material is installed as a firebreak
immediately adjacent to the gate.
505.7.3 Coatings. The use of paints, coatings, stains, or other surface
treatments is not an approved method of protection as required in this chapter.
Section 505.8 is modified to read as follows:
505.8 Exterior Windows and Glazing. 504.8 Exterior Windows and Glazing.
Glass or other transparent, translucent, or opaque glazing shall be of tempered
glass, multi - layered glass panels (dual glazed), or glass block, and have a fire -
protection rating of not less than 20 minutes, or other assemblies approved by
the FAHJ. Glazing frames made of vinyl materials shall have welded corners,
metal reinforcement in the interlock area, and be certified to
ANSI /AAMA/NWWDA 101/I.S.2 -97 structural requirements
Section 505.9 is modified to read as follows:
505.9 Exterior Doors. All exterior doors facing the Wildland -Urban Interface Area
shall be of approved noncombustible construction or ignition- resistant, solid core
wood not less than 1'/<- inches thick or have a fire protection rating of not less
than 20 minutes. Windows within doors and glazed doors shall comply with
Section 504.8.
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Section 505.10.1 is added as follows:
Exception: Attic vents in soffits may be permitted by the FAHJ on those areas of
the building that do not face the wildland fuels, when the FAHJ determines it is
not a hazard.
Section 505.10.2 is added as follows:
505.10.2 Venting on Roofs and Vertical Walls. Roof vents, dormer vents, gable
vents, soffit vents, foundation ventilation openings, ventilation openings in
vertical walls, or other similar ventilation openings are accepted for use when
they comply with the Office of the State Fire Marshal's CBC Ch7A Compliance
Policy(s).
15.05.170 Class 3 ignition - resistant construction.
Section 506 is hereby deleted in its entirety.
15.05.180 Replacement or repair of roof coverings.
Section 507.1 is modified to read as follows:
507.1 General. When re- roofing or repairs are made, the entire roof shall consist
of fire -rated roof coverings in conformance with Section 503 and Poway
Municipal Code Section 15.04.050.Section 507.1.1 is added as follows:
507.1.1 Roof Coverings — Historical Buildings. On qualified, historical buildings,
wood roof coverings may be repaired or reconstructed as allowed by the State
Historical Building Code.
15.05.190 Defensible space.
Section 603.2 is modified to read as follows:
603.2 Fuel Modification. For individual building or structures on a property, in
order to qualify as a conforming defensible space for the purpose of Table
503.1, the fuel modification zone shall be achieved by removing or modifying
combustible vegetation and other flammable materials from areas within 100
feet from such buildings or structures. The distances specified in Table 603.2
shall be measured on a horizontal plane, in plan view, from the perimeter or
projection of the building or structure as shown in Figure 603.2. The Code
official, because of a site - specific analysis based on local conditions and the fire
protection plan, may increase distances specified in Table 603.2.
The fuel management plan shall conform to the standards and guidelines in
Section 6 of the Poway Landscape and Irrigation Design Manual, as adopted by
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City Council Resolution No. P- 10 -04, titled Fuel Management in Very High Fire
Hazard Areas.
Section 603.2.4 is added as follows:
603.2.4 Fuel Modification of Brush or Vegetative Growth from Roadways.
(a) Fuel Modification at Existing Off -Site Roadways. The Fire Chief and /or his or
her designee are authorized to cause the area within 20 feet on each side of the
improved width portions of highways and private streets or roads which are
improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic to be thinned and
reduced of flammable vegetation and other combustible growth shall comply
with the requirements of a fuel modification zone. The Fire Chief or his or her
designee is authorized to enter upon private property to insure the fuel
modification zone requirements are met.
Exception: Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery, or cultivated
ground cover such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants used as
ground covers provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting
fire.
(b) Fuel Modification for New Off -Site Roadways when Constructed and New
On -Site Roadways. The area 30 feet on each side of the improved width of
highways, private roads, streets, and driveways shall comply with requirements
of a fuel modification zone.
Exceptions:
1. Upon approval by the Fire Department, the roadway fuel modification zones
may be reduced provided that the reduction of the zones does not impair
access.
2. Single specimens of trees, ornamental shrubbery, or cultivated ground cover
such as green grass, ivy, succulents, or similar plants used as ground covers
provided that they do not form a means of readily transmitting fire.
(c) All roadways shall have a minimum of 13 feet 6 inches of vertical clearance
free of vegetation.
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TABLE 603.2 REQUIRED DEFENSIBLE SPACE
URBAN - WILDLAND
INTERFACE AREA`
FUEL MODIFICATION
DISTANCE (FEET) (1)
Moderate Hazard
30
High Hazard
100
Extreme Hazard
100
From Table 502.1 Fire Hazard Severity
(1) Or as defined in a Fire Protection Plan (See Section 405)
Sections 603.3 through 603.3.2 are added as follows:
603.3 Community Fuel Modification. Fuel modification zones to protect new
communities shall be provided when required by the Fire Code official in
accordance with Section 603 to reduce the fuel loads adjacent to communities
and structures within them.
603.3.1 Land Ownership. Fuel modification zone land used to protect a
community shall be under the control of an association or other common
ownership established in perpetuity for the benefit of the community to be
protected.
603.3.2 Plans. Plans shall be approved prior to fuel modification work. Plans
shall be placed on a site plan shown in plan view. An elevation plan shall also be
provided to indicate the length of the fuel modification zone on the slope. Plans
shall include, at a minimum, one plan showing existing vegetation, and three
plans showing the location of proposed structures and setback from the top of
slope to all structures.
Section 603.4 is added as follows:
603.4 Fuel Modification Installations. All fuel modifications shall be installed prior
to the final inspection for issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
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15.05.200 Maintenance of defensible space.
Section 604.3 is modified to read as follows:
604.3 Responsibility. Persons owning, leasing, controlling, operating, or
maintaining buildings or structures are responsible for maintenance of defensible
spaces. Maintenance of the defensible space shall be conducted annually or as
determined by the FAHJ and may include, but is not limited to, the modification
or removal of non -fire resistive or undesirable vegetation as described with the
Poway Landscape and Irrigation Design Manual, Tables 6.1 and 6.2, and
keeping leaves, needles, and other dead vegetative material regularly removed
from roofs of buildings and structures.
Section 604.4 is modified to read as follows:
604.4 Trees. Horizontal clearance from tree crowns to structures shall be pruned
to maintain a minimum of ten feet for fire resistive trees and 30 feet for non -fire
resistive trees. Tree crowns within the defensible space shall be pruned to
remove limbs located less than six feet above the ground surface adjacent to the
trees. Portions of tree crowns that extend within ten feet of the outlet of a
chimney shall be pruned to maintain a minimum horizontal clearance of ten feet.
Dead wood and litter shall be regularly removed from trees. Ornamental trees
shall be limited to groupings of two to three trees with canopies for each
grouping separated horizontally as described in Table 604.
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TABLE 604
DISTANCE BETWEEN TREE CANOPIES
Distances Between Edge of Mature Tree Canopies
Zone A
No more than three trees per cluster; minimum distance
between clusters or individual non - clustered trees is 20 feet
Zone B
No less than 2x the diameter of the species' mature canopy.
Sections 604.5 through 604.5.5 are added as follows:
604.5 Landscape Requirements — Objective. Provisions of this section are
intended to modify fuel load in areas adjacent to structures to create defensible
space.
604.5.1 Landscape Submittals. Landscape plans are required for all residential
custom homes, production tract homes, multifamily residential, and commercial
buildings. Landscape plans shall be submitted and approved by the
Development Services Department and the Department of Safety Services prior
to the issuance of a building permit. Landscape plan submittals shall follow the
submittal requirements found in the Poway Landscape and Irrigation Design
Manual and shall, at a minimum, include a readable scale, the delineation of
100 -foot fuel modification zones, the existing vegetation, all irrigated areas, a
plant legend with both botanical and common names, and identification of all
plant material symbols. The Fire Marshal may expand or reduce the distance of
the fuel modification zone based on project location, surrounding vegetation, and
topography.
604.5.2 Landscaping Requirements. All plant materials used shall be from the
list of suggested fire- resistive plant species identified in Table 6 -2 of the Poway
Landscape and Irrigation Design Manual. The addition of plant material to the
approved list will be at the discretion of the Fire Department. Landscape plans
shall be in accordance with the following criteria:
1. All non -fire resistive trees, including conifers, pepper trees, eucalyptus, and
acacia species shall be planted and maintained so that the drip line of the tree at
maturity is a minimum of 30 feet from any combustible structure. All fire resistive
tree species shall be planted and maintained at a minimum of ten feet from the
drip line of the tree to any combustible structure.
2. For streetscape plantings, all non -fire resistive trees shall be planted so that
the center of the tree trunk is 20 feet from edge of curb. Fire resistive trees can
be planted ten feet from the edge of the curb to the center of the tree trunk.
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Trees selected shall be of a type that will not encroach into the roadway nor
produce a closed canopy effect.
3. Limit planting of large unbroken masses, especially trees and large shrubs.
Groups should be a maximum of two to three trees with mature foliage of any
group separated horizontally by at least 20 feet in Zone A, and no less than two
times (2x) the diameter of the species' mature canopy in Zone B.
4. If shrubs are located underneath the drip line of a tree, the lowest branch
should be at least three times as high as the understory shrubs or ten feet,
whichever is greater.
5. Existing trees can be pruned ten feet away from roof, eave, or exterior siding,
depending on the physical or flammable characteristics of the tree and the
building construction features.
6. All tree branches and palm fronds shall be removed within ten feet of a
fireplace chimney or outdoor barbecue.
604.5.3 Orchards, Groves, or Vineyards. All orchards, groves, and vineyards
shall be kept in a healthy state and maintained as described below. A ten -foot
firebreak shall be cleared between the perimeter of the orchard trees or row of
grape vines and native vegetation or ornamental landscaping. Orchards shall be
kept clean of dead and /or downed trees. Orchards and vineyards shall be free of
combustible debris including, but not limited to, dead branches and dead foliage.
All dead grasses between rows of trees or vines shall be removed.
604.5.4 Eucalyptus Forests and Oak Woodlands. All forests and woodlands
shall be kept in a healthy state and maintained as described below. The forest or
woodlands shall be free of all dead, dying, or diseased trees (excluding tree
stumps no higher than six inches above the ground). Dead, dying, or diseased
trees shall include insect - infested trees and trees that are no longer living, in the
last stages of growth, or infected by a pathogen of any type. If combustible
vegetation is located underneath the drip line of a tree, the lowest branch shall
be at least three times as high as the understory brush or grasses, or 10 feet,
whichever is greater.
Firewood shall be neatly stacked and shall have a minimum of 30 feet of
clearance (no vegetation) around the entire firewood storage area. Debris and
trimmings produced by the removal process shall be removed from the site, or if
left, shall be converted into mulch by a chipping machine and evenly dispersed
to a maximum depth of six inches.
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604.5.5 Landscape Installation. All landscaping shall be installed prior to the final
inspection for issuance of a certificate of occupancy.
15.05.210 Liquefied petroleum gas installations.
Section 606.2 is modified to read as follows:
606.2 Location of Containers. Liquefied petroleum -gas containers shall be
located within the defensible space, in accordance with the locally adopted Fire
Code.
15.05.220 Storage of firewood and combustible materials.
Section 607.1 is modified to read as follows:
607.1 General. Storage of Firewood and Combustible Materials. Firewood and
combustible materials shall not be stored in unenclosed spaces beneath
buildings or structures, on decks, or under eaves, canopies, or other projections
or overhangs. When required by the Code official, storage of firewood and
combustible material stored in the defensible space shall be located a minimum
of 30 feet from structures and separated from the crown of trees by a minimum
of 15 feet, measured horizontally. Firewood and combustible materials not for
use on the premises shall be stored so as to not pose a hazard.
15.05.230 General requirements.
Section A103 is added to Appendix Chapter 1 as follows:
ACCESS RESTRICTIONS
A103.1 Restricted entry to public lands. The fire code official is authorized to determine
and publicly announce when Wildland -Urban Interface Areas shall be closed to entry
and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on and occupation of
Wildland -Urban Interface Areas that have been closed to entry is prohibited, with the
exception of public roadways, inhabited areas, or established trails and campsites that
have not been closed during such time when the Wildland -Urban Interface Area is
closed to entry.
Exceptions:
1. Residents and owners of private property within wildland -urban interface areas
and their invitees and guests going to or being on their lands.
2. Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized
public officers, and members of a fire department.
A103.2.1 Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and
referring to this code shall be placed on every closed area.
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A103.2.2 Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is
prohibited.
Exception:
Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posted areas;
their guests or invitees; authorized persons engaged in the operation and
maintenance of necessary utilities such as electrical, power, gas, telephone, water
and sewer; and local state and federal public officers and their authorized agents
acting in the course of duty.
A103.5 Tampering with Locks, Barricades, Signs and Address Markers. Locks,
barricades, seals, cables, signs, and address markers installed within Wildland-
Urban Interface Areas by or under the control of the Fire Code Official shall not be
tampered with, mutilated, destroyed. or removed.
A103.5.1 Gates, Doors, Barriers and Locks. Gates, doors, barriers, and locks
installed by or under the control of the Fire Code Official shall not be unlocked.
Section A109 is modified to read as follows:
SECTION A109 REFERENCED STANDARDS
CBC -2010
California Building Code
A107.5
CFC -2010
California Fire Code
A104.6,
A105.1,
A107.5
NFPA 70 -08
National Electrical Code
A107.5
15.05.240 Appendices.
Appendices "B," "C," "E,° "F," and "H" are hereby deleted.
15.05.250 Conflict.
All other ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this chapter are hereby
repealed. Wherever a conflict exists in this chapter, the more restrictive requirement
shall apply.
SECTION 2: Upon passage, the City Clerk shall transmit a copy of this
Ordinance to the California Building Standards Commission pursuant to Health & Safety
Code Section 17958.7 and the California Department of Housing and Community
Development.
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SECTION 3: Specific boundaries of natural or man -made features of Wildland-
Urban Interface Areas shall be as shown on the Wildland -Urban Interface Area map,
which is on file in the office of the City Clerk and the office of the Fire Marshal.
SECTION 4: This Ordinance shall be codified.
EFFECTIVE DATE: This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30)
days after the date of its passage; and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its
passage, it shall be published once with the names of members voting for and against
the same in the Poway News Chieftain, a newspaper of general circulation published in
the City of Poway.
Introduced and first read at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of
Poway held the 9th day of November, 2010, and thereafter PASSED AND ADOPTED at
a regular meeting of said City Council held the 7th day of December, 2010.
C /
Don Higginson, M
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LiqOarA.JTroyan, MMC, City
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
) ss.
COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO)
I, Linda A. Troyan, City Clerk of the City of Poway, do hereby certify that the
foregoing Ordinance No. 711, was duly adopted by the City Council at a meeting of said
City Council held on the 7th day of December, 2010, and that it was so adopted by the
following vote:
AYES: BOYACK, GROSCH, MULLIN, CUNNINGHAM, HIGGINSON
NOES: NONE
ABSTAIN: NONE
DISQUALIFIED: NONE
i a A. Troyan, MMC
ity Clerk
City of Poway