REPORT TO THE CITY COUNCIL
December 1, 2016
FROM: Fire Department
BY: KERRI L. DONIS, Fire Chief
SUBJECT
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Actions related to repealing and adding Fire and Life Safety Regulations in the Fresno Municipal Code
1. Adopt the finding that this project is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) as there
is clearly no possibility the adoption of the 2016 California Fire Code or amendments may have a significant adverse effect on the environment.
2. ***BILL NO. B-47 - (Intro. 11/3/2016) (For adoption) - Repealing Article 5 of Chapter 10, and adding Article 5 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to fire and life safety regulations
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RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended Council:
1. Adopt the finding that this project is not subject to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) as there is clearly no possibility the adoption of the 2016 California Fire Code or amendments may have a significant adverse effect on the environment.
2. Adopt the Ordinance Repealing Article 5 of Chapter 10, and adding Article 5 to Chapter 10 of the Fresno Municipal Code relating to fire and life safety regulations.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Every three years, the California Building Standards Code (CBSC) is reviewed (and modified where applicable) then adopted by the California Building Standards Commission. In 2016, the Commission voted to adopt the 2016 edition of the CBSC which includes the 2016 edition of the California Fire Code. The CBSC will go into effect January 1, 2017. The City of Fresno Municipal Code contains these standards, which are adopted or modified as necessary to ensure the safety of the community. Staff is introducing the attached Resolution and Ordinance to be considered for adoption.
BACKGROUND
The 2016 CBSC incorporates the 2015 edition of the International Fire Code, as amended with n...
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