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ORDINANCE NO. 1226
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
AMENDING SECTIONS 5-3 OF CHAPTER 5 OF THE CYPRESS
MUNICIPAL CODE, AND THEREBY ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE
CALIFORNIA FIRE CODE, 2025 EDITION, WITH CERTAIN
AMENDMENTS AND REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 1202
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS DOES HEREBY ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. Section 5-3 of Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of Cypress
is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 5-3" California Fire Code, Adoption, Amendments.
(a) Section 5-3.010. Adopted. An ordinance of the City of Cypress adopting the
California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Fire Code, regulating
and governing the safeguarding of life and property from fire and explosion hazards
arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and
devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or property in the occupancy of buildings
and premises in the City of Cypress; providing for the issuance of permits and collection
of fees therefore; repealing Ordinance No. 1161 of the City of Cypress and all other
ordinances and parts of the ordinances in conflict therewith.
For the purpose of prescribing regulations and governing the safeguarding of life
and property from fire and explosion hazards arising from the storage, handling and use
of hazardous substances, materials and devices, and from conditions hazardous to life or
property in the occupancy of buildings and premises as herein provided, the following fire
codes subject to the modifications set forth in this Chapter, are hereby adopted: the
California Fire Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Fire Code as published
by the International Code Council as amended by this chapter shall constitute the Fire
Regulations of the City of Cypress. Where the California Code of Regulations and State
Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the Fire Code, State
regulations shall prevail over the Fire Code.
One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefore are on file in the office
of the fire code official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are
made available for public inspection.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above-referenced construction codes, all fees
for services provided pursuant to the Fire Code shall not take effect until a resolution for
such fees is adopted by the Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors pursuant to
California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66020.
(b) Section 5-3.020 Enforcement and inspections. The California Fire Code with
amendments shall be enforced by the Orange County Fire Authority, which shall be
operated under the Fire Chief of the Orange County Fire Authority. The Fire Chief of the
Orange County Fire Authority may detail such members of the fire authority as inspectors
as shall be necessary from time to time."
SECTION II. Section 5-3.030 of Chapter 5 of the Municipal Code of the City of
Cypress is hereby repealed. In its place, Section 5-3.030 shall include the following
amendments to the California Fire Code, and shall read as follows:
(c) Section 5-3.030 Amendments and Findings.
FINDINGS
I. Climatic Conditions
A. Orange County is located in a semi-arid Mediterranean type climate. It
annually experiences extended periods of high temperatures with little or no
precipitation. Hot, dry (Santas Ana) winds, which may reach speeds of 70
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M.P.H. or greater, are also common to the area. These climatic conditions
cause extreme drying of vegetation and common building materials.
Frequent periods of drought and low humidity add to the fire danger. This
predisposes the area to large destructive fires (conflagration). In addition to
directly damaging or destroying buildings, these fires are also prone to
disrupt utility services throughout the County. Obstacles generated by
strong wind, such as fallen trees, streetlights and utility poles will greatly
impact the response time to reach an incident scene.
B. The climate alternates between extended periods of drought and brief
flooding conditions. Flood conditions may affect the Orange County Fire
Authority's ability to respond to a fire or emergency condition. Floods also
disrupt utility services to buildings and facilities within the County.
C. Water demand in this densely populated area far exceeds the quantity
supplied by natural precipitation; and although the population continues to
grow, the already-taxed water supply does not. Due to storage capacities
and consumption, and a limited amount of rainfall, future water allocation is
not fully dependable. This necessitates the need for additional and on-site
fire protection features.
D. These dry climatic conditions and winds contribute to the rapid spread of
even small fires originating in high-density housing or vegetation. These
fires spread very quickly and create a need for increased levels of fire
protection. The added protection of fire sprinkler systems and other fire
protection features will supplement normal fire department response by
providing immediate protection for the building occupants and by containing
and controlling the fire spread to the area of origin. Fire sprinkler systems
will also reduce the use of water for firefighting by as much as 50 to 75
percent.
II. Topographical conditions
A. Natural; slopes of 15 percent or greater generally occur throughout the
foothills of Orange County. The elevation change caused by the hills creates
the geological foundation on which communities with Orange County are
built and will continue to build. With much of the populated flatlands already
built upon, future growth will occur steeper slopes and greater constraints
in terrain.
B. Traffic and circulation congestion is an artificially created, obstructive
topographical condition, which is common throughout Orange County.
C. These topographical conditions combine to create a situation that places fire
department response time to fire occurrences at risk and makes it
necessary to provide automatic on-site fire-extinguishing systems and other
protection measures to protect occupants and property.
III. Geological Conditions
The Orange County region is a densely populated area that has buildings constructed
over and near a vast and complex network of faults that are believed to be capable of
producing future earthquakes similar or greater in size than the 1994 Northridge and
the 1971 Sylmar earthquakes. Earthquake faults run along the northeast and
southwest boundaries of Orange County. The Newport-Inglewood Fault, located
within Orange County was the source of the destructive 1933 Long Beach earthquake
(6.3 magnitude) which took 120 lives and damaged buildings in an area from Laguna
Beach to Marina Del Rey to Whittier. In December 1989, another earthquake occurred
in the jurisdiction of Irvine at an unknown fault line. Regional planning for reoccurrence
of earthquakes is recommended by the state of California, Department of
Conservation.
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A. Previous earthquakes have been accompanied by disruption of traffic flow
and fires. A severe seismic event has the potential to negatively impact any
rescue or fire suppression activities because it is likely to create obstacles
similar to those indicated under the high wind section above. The October
17, 1989, Santa Cruz earthquake resulted in one major fire in the Marina
District(San Francisco). When combined with the 34 other fires locally and
over 500 responses, the department was taxed to its fullest capabilities. The
Marina fire was difficult to contain because mains supplying water to the
district burst during the earthquake. This situation creates the need for
both additional fire protection and automatic on-site fire protection for building
occupants. State Department of Conservation noted in their 1988 report(Planning
Scenario on a Major Earthquake on the Newport-Inglewood Fault Zone, page 59),
"unfortunately, barely meeting the minimum earthquake standards of building
codes places a building on the verge of being legally unsafe."
B. Road circulation features located throughout the County also make
amendments reasonably necessary. Located through the County are major
roadways, highways and flood control channels that create barriers and
slow response times. Hills, slopes, street, and storm drain design combined
with occasional heavy rainfall, cause roadway flooding and landslides, and
at times may make an emergency access route impassable. There are areas
in Orange County that naturally have extended emergency response times
that exceed the 5-minute goal.
C. Soils throughout the County possess corrosive properties that reduce the
expected usable life of water services when metallic pipes are in contact
with soils.
Due to the topographical conditions of sprawling development separated by
waterways and narrow and congested streets and the expected
infrastructure damage inherent in seismic zone described above, it is
prudent to rely on automatic fire sprinkler systems to mitigate extended fire
department response time and keep fires manageable with reduced fire flow
(water) resources available for a given structure. Additional fire protection
is also justified to match the current resources of firefighting equipment and
personnel within the Orange County Fire Authority.
Amendments
Chapter 1
Scope and Administration
Chapter 1 General Requirements is adopted in only those sections and subsections
adopted by SFM with the following amendments:
Section 113.4 Violation penalties is hereby revised as follows:
113.4 Violation penalties. Persons who shall violate a provision of this code or
shall fail to comply with any of the requirements thereof or shall fail to comply
with any issued orders or notices 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 subject to penalties assessed as prescribed in the OCFA Prevention Field
Services adopted fee schedule. Each day that a violation continues after due
notice has been served shall be deemed a separate offense.
Section 113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor is hereby added as follows:
113.4.2 Infraction and misdemeanor. Persons operating or maintaining any
occupancy, premises or vehicle subject to this code that shall permit any fire or life
safety hazard to exist on premises under their control shall be guilty of an infraction.
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Persons who fail to take immediate action to abate a fire or life safety hazard when
ordered or notified to do so by the chief or a duly authorized representative are guilty
of a misdemeanor.
Chapter 2
Definitions
Chapter 2 Definitions is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM with the following
amendments:
Sections 202 General Definitions is hereby revised by adding "OCFA,"and "Spark
Arrester" as follows:
OCFA: Orange County Fire Authority, fire authority having jurisdiction.
SPARK ARRESTER.A listed device constructed of noncombustible material
specifically for the purpose of meeting one of the following conditions:
1. Removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles/debris from
the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine in accordance with
California Vehicle Code Section 38366.
2. Fireplaces that burn solid fuel in accordance with California Building Code
Chapter 28.
Chapter 3
General Requirements
Chapter 3 General Requirements is adopted in only those sections and
subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 304.1.3 Vegetation is hereby revised as follows:
304.1.3 Vegetation. Weeds, grass, vines or other growth that is capable of being
ignited and endangering property, shall be cut down and removed by the owner or
occupant of the premises. Vegetation clearance requirement in urban-wildland
interface areas shall be in accordance with Part 7, the California Wildland-Urban
Interface Code. Type, amount, arrangement, and maintenance of vegetation in a
fuel modification area, interior slope, or similarly hazardous area shall be in
accordance with OCFA Guideline C- 05 "Vegetation Management Guideline—
Technical Design for New Construction, Fuel Modification Plans, and Maintenance
Program."
Section 305.6 Hazardous Conditions is hereby added as follows:
305.6 Hazardous conditions. Outdoor fires burning wood or other solid fuel are
not allowed when any of the following conditions applies:
1. when predicted sustained winds exceed 8 MPH and relative humidity is less
than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared
2. when an official sign was caused to be posted by the fire code official, or a
public announcement is made
No outdoor fires using any fuel type are permitted when predicted sustained winds
exceed 20 MPH or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire code
official.
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Section 305.7 Disposal of rubbish is hereby added as follows:
305.7 Disposal of rubbish. Rubbish, trash or combustible waste material shall be
burned only within an approved incinerator and in accordance with Section
307.2.1.
Section 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR
FIREPLACES is hereby revised as follows:
SECTION 307 OPEN BURNING, RECREATIONAL FIRES, FIRE PITS, FIRE
RINGS, AND PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACES
Sections 307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at
Group R Occupancies is hereby added as follows:
307.6 Outdoor Fireplaces, Fire Pits, Fire Rings, or similar devices used at
Group R Occupancies. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits, fire rings, or similar exterior
devices used at Group R occupancies shall comply with this section.
Exception: Barbeques, grills, and other portable devices intended solely for
cooking.
Section 307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices is hereby added as follows:
307.6.1 Gas-fueled devices. Outdoor fireplaces, fire pits and similar devices
fueled by natural gas or liquefied-petroleum gas are allowed when approved by
the Building Department and the device is designed to only burn a gas flame and
not wood or other solid fuel. At R-3 occupancies, combustible construction and
vegetation shall not be located within three feet of an atmospheric column that
extends vertically from the perimeter of the device. At other R occupancies, the
minimum distance shall be ten feet. Where a permanent Building Department
approved hood and vent is installed, combustible construction may encroach upon
this column between the bottom of the hood and the vent opening. Where
chimneys or vents are installed, they shall have a spark arrester as defined in
Section 202.
Section 307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-
petroleum gas is hereby added as follows:
307.6.2 Devices using wood or fuels other than natural gas or liquefied-
petroleum gas. Permanent outdoor fireplaces burning wood or other solid fuel
shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code with
clearance from combustible construction and building openings as required
therein. Fires in a fireplace shall be contained within a firebox with an attached
chimney. The opening in the face of the firebox shall have an installed and
maintained method of arresting sparks.
The burning of wood or other solid fuel in a device is not allowed within 25 feet of
combustible structures unless within an approved permanent fireplace, Conditions
which could cause a fire to spread within 25 feet of a structure or to vegetation
shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Fires in devices burning wood or solid fuel shall
be in accordance with Sections 305, 307, and 308.
Exceptions:
1. Portable fireplaces and fire rings/pits equipped with a device to arrest
sparks shall be located at least 3' from combustible construction at R-3
occupancies,
2. Portable fireplaces, and fire pits/rings equipped with a device to arrest
sparks, shall be located at least 15 feet from combustible structures at
other R occupancies.
Section 307.6.2.1 Where prohibited is hereby added as follows:
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307.6.2.1 Where prohibited. The burning of wood and other solid fuels shall not
be conducted within a fuel modification zone, Wildfire Risk Area (WRA), Wildland-
Urban Interface Area (WUl), or in locations where conditions could cause the
spread of fire to the WRA or WUI.
Exceptions:
1. Permanent fireplaces that are not located in a fuel modification zone.
2. Where determined by the Fire Code Official that the location or design of
the device should reasonably prevent the start of a wildfire.
Section 324 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction is hereby added
as follows:
324.1 Fuel Modification Requirements for New Construction. All new
structures and facilities adjoining land containing hazardous combustible
vegetation shall be approved and in accordance with the requirements of OCFA
Guideline C-05 "Vegetation Management Guideline — Technical Design for New
Construction Fuel Modification Plans and Maintenance Program."
Section 325 Clearance of brush or vegetation growth from roadways is hereby
added as follows:
325.1 Clearance of brush or vegetation _growth from roadways. The fire code
official is authorized to cause areas within 10 feet (3048 mm) on each side of
portions of highways and private streets which are improved, designed or ordinarily
used for vehicular traffic, to be cleared of flammable vegetation and other
combustible growth. Measurement shall be from the flow-line or the end of the
improved edge of the roadway surfaces.
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.
Section 326 Unusual Circumstances is hereby added as follows:
326.1 Unusual circumstances. The fire code official may suspend enforcement of
the vegetation management requirements and require reasonable alternative
measures designed to advance the purpose of this code if determined that in any
specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. Difficult terrain.
2. Danger of erosion.
3. Presence of plants included in any state and federal resources agencies,
California Native Plant Society and county-approved list of wildlife, plants,
rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance
of vegetation provisions undesirable or impractical.
Section 327 Use of Equipment is hereby added as follows:
327.1 Use of equipment. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no
person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated in, upon or adjoining any
hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon
fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester as defined in Section
202 maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped
and maintained for the prevention of fire.
Exceptions:
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1. Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and
passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the
exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of
the State of California.
2. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhausted gases
pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the
atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in good mechanical condition
Section 327.2 Use of Equipment and Devices Generating Heat, Sparks or Open Flames
is hereby added as follows:
327.2 Equipment and devices generating heat, sparks or open flames.
During any time of the year within Wildfire Risk Areas, within or immediately
adjacent to any forest-or brush-covered land or non-irrigated grass-covered
land, no person shall use or operate any welding equipment, cutting torches,
tar pots, grinding devices, or other tools or equipment that may produce a spark,
fire, or flame that could result in a wildfire without doing the following:
1. First clearing away all flammable material, including snags, from the area around
such operation for a distance of 30 feet or other approved method to reduce fire
spread into the wildlands. If 30-foot clearing cannot be achieved, then an
alternate method shall be approved by the AHJ prior to work starting.
2. Maintain one serviceable round point shovel with an overall length of not less
than forty-six (46) inches and one backpack pump water-type fire extinguisher
fully equipped and ready for use at the immediate area during the operation.
3. Stop work when winds are 8 MPH or greater during periods when relative
humidity is less than 25%, or a red flag condition has been declared or public
announcement is made, when an official sign was caused to be posted by the
fire code official, or when such fires present a hazard as determined by the fire
code official.
4. Keep a cell phone nearby and call 911 immediately in case of fire.
Section 327.3 Spark Arresters is hereby added as follows:
327.3 Spark arresters. Spark arresters shall comply with Section 202, and when
affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to Section 327 shall
not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the
exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
Chapter 4
Emergency Planning and Preparedness
Chapter 4: Emergency Planning and Preparedness is adopted in only those sections
and subsections adopted by the SFM with the following amendment:
Section 407.5 is revised as follows:
407.5 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement. Where required by the fire
code official, each application for a permit shall follow OCFA Guideline G-04
"Completion of the Chemical Classification"in accordance with Section
5001.5.2.
Chapter 5
Fire Service Features
Chapter 5 Fire Service Features is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM
with the following amendments:
SECTION 501.1 Scope is revised as follows:
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501.1 Scope. Fire service features for buildings, structures and premises shall
comply with this chapter and, where required by the fire code official, with OCFA
Guideline B-01, "Fire Master Plans for Commercial & Residential Development."
Section 510.1 Emergency responder communications enhancement systems in
new buildings is hereby deleted and replaced as follows:
510.1 Emergency responder radio coverage in new buildings. All new
buildings shall have approved radio coverage for emergency responders within
the building based upon the existing coverage levels of the public safety
communication systems utilized by the jurisdiction at the exterior of the
building. This section shall not require improvement of the existing public
safety communication systems. The Emergency Responder Radio Coverage
System shall comply with the requirements of the Orange County Sheriff's
Department, Communications and Technology Division and, where the
functionality or performance requirements in the California Fire Code are more
stringent, this code.
Exceptions:
1. In buildings or structures where it is determined by the fire code official
that the radio coverage system is not needed, including but not limited to
the following:
a. Existing buildings or structures, unless required by the Building
Official and OCFA for buildings and structures undergoing
extensive remodel and/or expansion.
b. Elevators.
c. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Three stories or less, and
ii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iii. Do not exceed 50,000 square feet on any single story.
d. Structures that meet all of the following:
i. Residential structures four stories or less, and
ii. Constructed of wood, and
iii. Do not have subterranean storage or parking, and
iv. Are not built integral to an above ground multi-story parking
structure.
Should a structure that is three stories or less and 50,000 square feet or smaller
or any single story include subterranean storage or parking, then this ordinance
shall apply only to the subterranean areas.
2. In facilities where emergency responder radio coverage is required and
such systems, components or equipment required could have a negative
impact on the normal operations of the facility, the fire code official shall
have the authority to accept an automatically activated emergency radio
coverage system.
Chapter 6
Building Services and Systems
Chapter 6 Building Services and Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by
the SFM.
Chapter 7
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Fire and Smoke Protection Features
Chapter 7 Fire and Smoke Protection Features is adopted in its entirety as amended by
SFM.
Chapter 8
Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings
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Chapter 8 Interior Finish, Decorative Materials and Furnishings is adopted in its
entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 9
Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems
Chapter 9 Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended
by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 903.2 Where required is hereby revised as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in buildings and
structures shall be provided when one of the following conditions exists:
1. New buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of Sections
903.2.1 through 903.2.21, an automatic sprinkler system shall also be installed
in all occupancies when the total building area, , exceeds 5,000 square-feet
as defined in Section 202, regardless of fire areas or allowable area, or is more
than two stories in height.
Exception:Subject to approval by the Fire Code Official, open parking garages
in accordance with Section 406.5 of the California Building Code that are
smaller than the area specified in section 903.2.10 (3) or 903.2.10.1 of the
California Fire Code.
2. Existing Buildings: Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an
automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an
addition occurs and one of the following conditions exists:
2.1 When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the
resulting building area exceeds 5000 square feet
2.2 When an addition exceeds 2000 square feet and the resulting building
area exceeds 5000 square feet.
2.3 An additional story is added above the second floor regardless of fire
areas or allowable area.
Exception: Additions to Group R-3 occupancies shall comply with Section
903.2.8(2).
Section 903.2.8 Group R is hereby revised as follows:
903.2.8 Group R. An automatic sprinkler system installed in accordance with Section
903.3 shall be provided throughout all buildings with a Group R fire area as follows:
1. New Buildings:An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout
all new buildings.
2. Existing R-3 Buildings:An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed
throughout when one of the following conditions exists:
2.1 When the floor area of alterations within any two-year period exceeds 50
percent of gross floor area of the existing structure and the building gross
floor area exceeds 5,500 square feet; or:
2.2When an existing Group R Occupancy is being substantially renovated,
and where the scope of the renovation is such that the Building Code Official
determines that the complexity of installing a sprinkler system would be
similar as in a new building.
The exceptions in this section remain unchanged.
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Section 903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems is hereby added as follows:
903.3.5.3 Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically
calculated sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and when required by the
fire code official, the sprinkler system shall not exceed the water supply
capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
Design%
TABLE 903.3.5.3
Hydraulically Calculated Systems
80 -
85 -
90
100 110 120 130 140 150 PSI
Chapter 10
Means of Egress
Chapter 10 Means of Egress is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 11
Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings
Chapter 11 Construction Requirements for Existing Buildings is adopted in only
those sections and subsections adopted by the SFM.
Chapter 12
Energy Systems
Chapter 12 Energy Systems is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM:
Chapter 20
Aviation Facilities
Chapter 20 Aviation Facilities is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 21
Dry Cleaning
Chapter 21 Dry Cleaning is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 22
Combustible Dust-Producing Operations
Chapter 22 Combustible Dust-Producing Operations is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 23
Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages
Chapter 23 Motor Fuel-Dispensing Facilities and Repair Garages is adopted in its
entirety as amended by the SFM.
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Chapter 24
Flammable Finishes
Chapter 24 Flammable Finishes is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 25
Fruit and Crop Ripening
Chapter 25 Fruit and Crop Ripening is not adopted.
Chapter 26
Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging
Chapter 26 Fumigation and Insecticidal Fogging is not adopted.
Chapter 27
Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities
Chapter 27 Semiconductor Fabrication Facilities is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 28
Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking Facilities
Chapter 28 Lumber Yards and Agro-Industrial, Solid Biomass and Woodworking
Facilities is adopted in its entirety with the following amendments:
Section 2801.2 Permit is hereby revised as follows:
2801.2 Permit. Permits shall be required as set forth in Section 105.5 and
105.5.31.
Section 2808.2 Storage site is hereby revised as follows:
2808.2 Storage site. Storage sites shall be level and on solid ground, elevated
soil lifts or other all-weather surface. Sites shall be thoroughly cleaned, and
approval obtained from the fire code official before transferring products to the
site.
Section 2808.3 Size of piles is hereby revised as follows:
2808.3 Size of piles. Piles shall not exceed 15 feet in height, 50 feet in width and
100 feet in length.
Exception: The fire code official is authorized to allow the pile size to be
increased where a fire protection plan is provided for approval that includes,
but is not limited to, the following:
1. Storage yard areas and materials-handling equipment selection, design
and arrangement shall be based upon sound fire prevention and
protection principles.
2. Factors that lead to spontaneous heating shall be identified in the plan,
and control of the various factors shall be identified and implemented,
including provisions for monitoring the internal condition of the pile.
3. The plan shall include means for early fire detection and reporting to the
public fire department; and facilities needed by the fire department for fire
extinguishment including a water supply and fire hydrants.
4. Fire apparatus access roads around the piles and access roads to the top
of the piles shall be established, identified and maintained.
5. Regular yard inspections by trained personnel shall be included as part of
an effective fire prevention maintenance program.
Additional fire protection called for in the plan shall be provided and shall be
installed in accordance with this code. The increase of the pile size shall be
based upon the capabilities of the installed fire protection system and
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features.
Section 2808.3.1 Increase in pile or stack size is hereby deleted in its entirety.
Section 2808.4 Pile Separation is hereby revised as follows:
2808.4. Pile separation. Piles shall be separated from adjacent piles by
minimum distance of 20 feet. Additionally, piles shall have a minimum separation
of 100 feet from combustible vegetation.
Section 2808.7 Pile fire protection is hereby revised as follows:
2808.7 Pile fire protection. Automatic sprinkler protection shall be provided in
conveyor tunnels and combustible enclosures that pass under a pile.
Combustible conveyor systems and enclosed conveyor systems shall be
equipped with an approved automatic sprinkler system. Oscillating sprinklers with
a sufficient projectile reach are required to maintain a 40% to 60% moisture
content and wet down burning/smoldering areas.
Section 2808.9 Material-handling equipment is hereby revised as follows:
2808.9 Material-handling equipment. All material-handling equipment
operated by an internal combustion engine shall be provided and maintained
with an approved spark arrester. Approved material-handling equipment shall be
available for moving wood chips, hogged material, wood fines and raw product
during fire-fighting operations.
Section 2808.11 Temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11 Temperature control. The temperature shall be monitored and
maintained as specified in Sections 2808.11.1 and 2808.11.2.
Section 2808.11.1 Pile temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.1 Pile temperature control. Piles shall be rotated when internal
temperature readings are in excess of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Section 2808.11.2 New material temperature control is hereby added as follows:
2808.11.2 New material temperature control. New loads delivered to the
facility shall be inspected and tested at the facility entry prior to taking delivery.
Material with temperature exceeding 165 degrees Fahrenheit shall not be
accepted on the site. New loads shall comply with the requirements of this
chapter and be monitored to verify that the temperature remains stable.
Section 2808.12 Water availability is hereby added as follows:
2808.12 Water Availability. Facilities with over 2500 cubic feet shall provide a
water supply. The minimum fire flow shall be no less than 500 GPM @ 20 psi for
a minimum of 1 hour duration for pile heights up to 6 feet and 2 hour duration for
pile heights over 6 feet. If there is no water purveyor, an alternate water supply
with storage tank(s) shall be provided for fire suppression. The water supply
tank(s) shall provide a minimum capacity of 2500 gallons per pile (maximum
30,000 gallons) for piles not exceeding 6 feet in height and 5000 gallons per pile
(maximum 60,000) for piles exceeding 6 feet in height. Water tank(s) shall not be
used for any other purpose unless the required fire flow is left in reserve within
the tank at all times. An approved method shall be provided to maintain the
required amount of water within the tank(s).
Section 2808.13 Tipping area is hereby added as follows:
2808.13 Tipping areas shall comply with the following:
1. Tipping areas shall not exceed a maximum area of 50 feet by 50 feet.
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2. Material within a tipping area shall not exceed 5 feet in height at any time.
3. Tipping areas shall be separated from all piles by a 20-foot-wide fire access
lane.
4. A fire hydrant or approved fire water supply outlet shall be located within 150
feet of all points along the perimeter of the tipping area.
5. All material within a tipping area shall be processed within 5 days of receipt.
Section 2808.14 Emergency Contact is hereby added as follows:
2808.14 Emergency Contact. The contact information of a responsible person or
persons shall be provided to the Fire Department and shall be posted at the
entrance to the facility for responding units. The responsible party should be
available to respond to the business in emergency situation.
Section 2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows is hereby added as follows:
2808.15 Maximum Grid of Piles and Rows, Rows of Piles shall not exceed
500 feet by 500 feet. Grids shall be separated by a minimum 50-foot clear
space used for no other purpose.
2808.16 Push-out/Clear area is hereby added as follows:
2808.16 Push-out / Clear area Piles exceeding 20 cubic yards shall be
provided with push-out areas. Push-out areas shall be maintained clear at all
times to allow for the largest pile to be spread out to a depth of 2 feet in height.
Push-out areas shall be located within 250 feet of all edges of any pile and
shall be located a minimum of 20 feet from any building.
Chapter 29
Manufacture of Organic Coatings
Chapter 29 Manufacture of Organic Coatings is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 30
Industrial Ovens
Chapter 30 Industrial Ovens is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 31
Tents, Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures
Chapter 31 Temporary Special Event Structures and Other Membrane Structures
is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 32
High-Piled Combustible Storage
Chapter 32 High-Piled Combustible Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended by
the SFM.
Chapter 33
Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition
Chapter 33 Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition is adopted in its entirety as
amended by the SFM.
Chapter 34
Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage
Chapter 34 Tire Rebuilding and Tire Storage is adopted in its entirety as amended by
SFM.
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Chapter 35
Welding and Other Hot Work
Chapter 35 Welding and Other Hot Work is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 36
Marinas
Chapter 36 Marinas is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 37
Combustible Fibers
Chapter 37 Combustible Fibers is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 39
Processing and Extraction Facilities
Chapter 39 Processing and Extraction Facilities is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 40
Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines
Chapter 40 Storage of Distilled Spirits and Wines is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 41
Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations
Chapter 41 Temporary Heating and Cooking Operations is adopted in its entirety as
amended by the SFM.
Chapter 48
Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages, Approved
Production Facilities and Production Locations
Chapter 48 Motion Picture and Television Production Studio Sound Stages,
Approved Production Facilities and Production Locations is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 50
Hazardous Materials—General Provisions
Chapter 50 Hazardous Materials — General Provisions is adopted in its entirety as
amended by the SFM with the following amendments:
Section 5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement(HMIS), is hereby
revised as follows:
5001.5.2 Hazardous Materials Inventory Statement (HMIS). Where required by
the fire code official, an application for a permit shall follow OCFA Guideline G-04
"Completion of the Chemical Classification", which shall be completed and
approved prior to approval of plans, and/or the storage, use or handling of
chemicals on the premises.
Section 5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances is hereby added as follows:
5003.1.1.1 Extremely Hazardous Substances. No person shall use or store
any amount of extremely hazardous substances (EHS) in excess of the
disclosable amounts (see Health and Safety Code Section 25500 et al) in a
residential zoned or any residentially developed property.
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Chapter 51
Aerosols
Chapter 51 Aerosols is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 53
Compressed
Gases
Chapter 53 Compressed Gases is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 54
Corrosive Materials
Chapter 54 Corrosive materials is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 55
Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 55 Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 56
Explosives and Fireworks
Chapter 56 Explosives and Fireworks is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM
with the following amendments:
Section 5608.2 Firing is hereby added as follows:
5608.2 Firing. All fireworks displays, regardless of mortar, device, or shell size,
shall be electrically fired.
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit is hereby added as follows:
Section 5608.3 Application for Permit. A diagram of the grounds on which the
display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be
discharged, the fallout area based on 100 feet per inch of shell size, the location
of all buildings, roads, and other means of transportation, the lines behind which
the audience will be restrained, the location of all nearby trees, telegraph or
telephone line, or other overhead obstructions shall be provided to OCFA.
Chapter 57
Flammable and Combustible Liquids
Chapter 57 Flammable and Combustible Liquids is adopted in its entirety as amended
by the SFM.
Chapter 58
Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 58 Flammable Gases and Flammable Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in its
entirety as amended by the SFM.
Chapter 59
Flammable Solids
Chapter 59 Flammable Solids is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 60
Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials
Chapter 60 Highly Toxic and Toxic Materials is adopted in its entirety.
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Chapter 61
Liquefied Petroleum Gases
Chapter 61 Liquefied Petroleum Gases is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 62
Organic Peroxides
Chapter 62 Organic Peroxides is adopted in its entirety.
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Chapter 63
Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids
Chapter 63 Oxidizers, Oxidizing Gases, and Oxidizing Cryogenic Fluids is adopted in
its entirety.
Chapter 64
Pyrophoric Materials
Chapter 64 Pyrophoric Materials is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 65
Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics
Chapter 65 Pyroxylin (Cellulose Nitrate) Plastics is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 66
Unstable (Reactive) Materials
Chapter 66 Unstable (Reactive) Materials is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 67
Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids
Chapter 67 Water-Reactive Solids and Liquids is adopted in its entirety.
Chapter 80
Referenced Standards
Chapter 80 Referenced Standards is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM
with the following amendments:
NFPA 13, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems is hereby
amended as follows:
Section 9.2.1.7 is hereby revised as follows:
9.2.1.7 Concealed spaces filled with noncombustible insulation shall not require
sprinkler protection when approved by the fire code official.
Section 9.4.3.1 is hereby revised as follows:
9.4.3.1 When fire sprinkler systems are installed in shell buildings of undetermined
use (Spec Buildings) other than warehouse (S occupancies), fire sprinklers of the quick-
response type shall be used. Use is considered undetermined if a specific tenant/occupant
is not identified at the time the fire sprinkler plan is submitted. Sprinklers in light hazard
occupancies shall be one of the following:
1. Quick-response type as defined in 3.3.223.4.16
2. Residential sprinklers in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 12
3. Quick-response CMSA sprinklers
4. ESFR sprinklers
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5. Standard-response sprinklers used for modifications or additions to existing
light hazard systems equipped with standard-response sprinklers.
6. Standard-response sprinklers used where individual standard-response
sprinklers are replaced in existing light hazard systems
Section 16.12.3.3 is hereby revised as follows:
16.12.3.3 Fire department connections (FDC) shall be of an approved type. The
location shall be approved and be no more than 150 feet from a public hydrant.
The FDC may be located within 150 feet of a private fire hydrant when approved
by the fire code official. The size of piping and the number of 2Y2"inlets shall be
approved by the fire code official. If acceptable to the water authority, it may be
installed on the backflow assembly. Fire Department inlet connections shall be
painted OSHA safety red or as approved. When the fire sprinkler density design
requires more than 500 qpm (including inside hose stream demand), or a
standpipe system is included, four 2Y2"inlets shall be provided.
NFPA 13D 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems in One-
and Two-Family Dwellings and Manufactured Homes is hereby amended as
follows:
Section 7.1.2 is hereby revised as follows:
7.1.2 The sprinkler system piping shall not have separate control valves installed
unless supervised by a central station, proprietary, or remote station alarm service.
NFPA 24, 2025 Edition, Standard for the Installation of Private Fire Service Mains
and Their Appurtenances is hereby amended as follows:
Section 6.2.8.1 is hereby added as follows:
6.2.8.1 All indicating valves controlling fire suppression water supplies shall be
painted OSHA red.
Exceptions:
1. Brass or bronze valves on sprinkler risers mounted to the exterior of the
building may be left unpainted.
2. Where OS&Y valves on the detector check assembly are the only control
valves, at least one OS&Y valve shall be painted red.
Section 6.2.9 is hereby amended as follows:
All connections to private fire service mains for fire protection systems shall be
arranged in accordance with one of the following so that they can be isolated:
(1) A post indicator valve installed not less than 40 ft(12 m)from the building
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12 m) in height, a post indicator valve
shall be permitted to be installed closer than 40 ft (12 m) but at least
as far from the building as the height of the wall facing the post
indicator valve.
(b) Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12 m)
to the building when a property line or other physical barriers make it
impossible to have a post indicating valve 40 ft (12m) away.
(c) Post indicating valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft (12m) to
the building when building driveway or fire access roadways or other
buildings traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft (12m).
(2) A wall post indicator valve on risers located within the building, either a non-
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rising stem gate valve with a wall post indicator or a listed butterfly valve with
an indicating handle extending out through the building wall.
(3) A backflow preventer with at least one indicating valve not less than 40 ft
(12m) from the building.
(a) For buildings less than 40 ft (12m) in height, a backflow preventer
with at least one indicating valve shall be permitted to be installed
closer than 40 ft (12m) but at least as far from the building as the
height of the wall facing the backflow preventer.
(b) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft
(12m) to the building when a property line or other physical barriers
make it impossible to have a backflow preventer valve 40 ft (12m)
away.
(c) Backflow preventer valves shall be allowed to be closer than 40 ft
(12m) to the building when building driveway or fire access
roadways or other building traffic make it impractical to be 40 ft
(12M).
(4) Indicating control valves installed in a fire-rated room accessible from the
exterior.
(5) Indicating control valves in a fire-rated stair enclosure accessible from the
exterior as permitted by the AHJ.
(6) Any other valve type or location as permitted by the AHJ.
Section 10.1.5 is hereby added as follows:
10.1.5 All ferrous pipe and joints shall be polyethylene encased perAWWA C150,
Method A, B, or C. All fittings shall be protected with a lose 8-mil polyethylene tube
or sheet. The ends of the tube or sheet shall extend past the joint by a minimum of
12 inches and be sealed with 2-inch-wide tape approved for underground use.
Galvanizing does not meet the requirements of this section.
Exception:304 or 316 Stainless Steel pipe and fittings
Section 10.4.1.1 is hereby revised as follows:
10.4.1.1 All bolted joint accessories shall be cleaned and thoroughly coated with
asphalt or other corrosion-retarding material after installation.
Exception: Bolted joint accessories made from 304 or 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.1.1.1 is hereby added as follows:
10.4.1.1.1 All bolts used in pipe-joint assembly shall be 316 stainless steel.
Section 10.4.3.2 is hereby deleted and replaced as follow:
10.4.3.2 Where fire service mains enter the building adjacent to the foundation, the pipe may
run under a building to a maximum of 24 inches, as measured from the interior face of the
exterior wall to the center of the vertical pipe. The pipe under the building or building
foundation shall be 304 or 316 stainless steel and shall not contain mechanical joints or it
shall comply with 10.4.3.2.1 through 10.4.3.2.4.
Appendices
Appendix A is not adopted.
Appendix B is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SFM.
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Appendix BB is adopted in its entirety.
Appendix C is adopted in its entirety as amended by the SPM..
Appendix CC is adopted in its entirety. Appendix D is not
adopted.
II Appendix E is not adopted.
Appendix F is not adopted.
Appendix G is not adopted.
Appendix H is adopted in its entirety. Appendix I is not
adopted.
Appendix J is not adopted.
Appendix K is not adopted.
Appendix L is not adopted.
Appendix M is not adopted.
Appendix N is not adopted.
Appendix 0 is not adopted.
Appendix P is not adopted.
Appendix Q is not adopted.
SECTION III: This Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act, ("CEQA"), 14 California Code of Regulation 15061(b)(3).
SECTION IV: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or portion of this
Ordinance is for any reason held out to be invalid or unconstitutional by the decision of any
court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining
portions of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Cypress hereby declares that it
would have adopted this ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase or
portion thereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsection, sentence
clause, phrases or portions be declared valid or unconstitutionally.
SECTION V: The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to certify as the passage of
this Ordinance and to give notice thereof by causing copies of this Ordinance to be posted
in three public places throughout the City.
FIRST READING at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Cypress held
on the 13"' day of October 2025 and finally adopted and ordered posted at a regular meeting
held on the 10th day of November 2025.
ad,
MAYOR OF THE CITY OF CYPRESS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK OF E CITY OF CYPRESS
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STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS
I, LISA BERGLUND, City Clerk for the City of Cypress, DO HEREBY CERTIFY that
the foregoing Ordinance was duly adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the
City of Cypress held on the 10th day of November 2025, by the following roll call vote:
AYES: 4 COUNCIL MEMBERS: Chang, Peat, Medrano and Burke
NOES: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
ABSENT: 0 COUNCIL MEMBERS:
1,i4/✓ Fes'
CITY CLERK OF THE OF CYPRESS