HomeMy WebLinkAboutFD Triannual Fire Code Ordinance Amendments PPTTriennial adoption of the
2022 CA Fire Code
w/Appendix A of 2021 International Wildland-Urban Interface Code
City Council Public Hearing Presentation
November 07, 2022
2022 CA Fire Code
•CA Fire Code –an amended version of
the International Fire Code (IFC)
•IFC amended to address CA specific
hazards, threats & conditions unique to
our region
•Known as a “minimum code” –
becomes law Jan. 1, 2023
•Local agencies have authority to adopt
with amendments based on local,
geographic & climatic conditions
Adoption Process and Changes
Process
•Adopted by each city, town and County
•Collaborative effort by the Marin County Fire Chief’s Association
•Meeting and review process over a several month period
•Review of all new & relevant code changes
•Determine if any new local amendments are needed
•Goal: For all Marin agencies to adopt similar local ordinance language for the 2022 CA Fire Code
Outcome
•Rolling forward existing amendments
•Updates in this cycle reflect:
•Additions and changes made to the minimum code
•Section numbering changes
•Amendments reflective of other Marin Agencies
Adopt Ordinance 2020 amending
Title 4.08 of the Municipal Code of
the City of San Rafael, by adopting
the 2022 California Fire Code with
amendments,the 2021 International
Fire Code, Appendix A of the 2021
International Wildland-Urban
Interface Code.
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