Chapter 15

Question 0

Modification to Commercial Building outside the urban limit line exception for sprinklers

Answer 0

less than 500 square feet and less than 5,000 square feet total after the modification

Question 1

Fire Sprinkler Exceptions

Answer 1

1) do not apply to any AG building
2) do not apply to other detached group U buildings on a case-by-case basis in writing by the fire chief
3) do not apply to building classified as group S-2 on a case-by-case basis by the fire chief

Question 2

Modification to Residential building outside of the urban limit line exception for sprinklers

Answer 2

less than 1,000 square feet and less than 5,000 square feet total after modification

Question 3

Sprinkler exceptions

Answer 3

Code does not apply to any AG building

Question 4

Automatic Fire Sprinkler Locations

Answer 4

1) All new one and two family dwellings
2) new buildings and structures with a final floor plan of 5,000 square feet or more
3) new buildings and structures located outside the urban limit line
4) modifications to existing buildings with a final floor plan of 5,000 square feet
5) modification to existing buildings outside the urban limit line

Question 5

If conflict, which provision controls?

Answer 5

The more restrictive

Question 6

What are permit fees based on?

Answer 6

The average amount of staff time required for inspection, processing and issuance of each permit

Question 7

What does SBCoFD enforce pertaining to HAZ-MAT

Answer 7

Any statute, rule, regulation, resolution, order or ordinance imposed upon the county or health department

Question 8

What are the Articles in Chapter 15

Answer 8

A Wise Man Always Fights Very High
adoption
wildland urban interface areas (reserved)
mitigation fees
automatic sprinklers (reserved)
fees 
violations
HAZ-MAT

Question 9

Why do we charge mitigation fees?

Answer 9

imposed on all building permits to pay a pro-rata share of the replacement cost of fire apparatus and equipment

Question 10

What is AG waste?

Answer 10

empty sacks or containers which contained pesticides provided they are intimately related to growing or harvesting crops

Question 11

Residential Burn Times

Answer 11

7:00 - 5:00
Dead out by 5:00
No new material added after noon

Question 12

Residential permits can burn?

Answer 12

leaves, weeds, grass, brush, shrubbery and tree pruning grown on the property

Question 13

What are the residential burn months

Answer 13

FMAN

Feb, May, Aug, Nov

Question 14

What are approved ignition sources for burn piles

Answer 14

matches, road flares, propane lighters, propane torches, and drip torches

Question 15

Who should attend burn piles

Answer 15

1 competent adult with means to call for help if needed

Question 16

How much are burn permits

Answer 16

50 dollars per year

Question 17

AG waste burn times

Answer 17

can be on a no burn day
can commence at sunset
no new material shall be added after 2 hours before sunset

Question 18

No fire shall be started when…

Answer 18

it is unsafe due to weather conditions likely to spread fire, cause a hazard to traffic, be a nuisance, or excessive air pollution

Question 19

When can the burner call the fire station

Answer 19

before starting the fire
5-7 the evening before
7-12 the morning of the burn day

Question 20

When should the burner call the burn line?

Answer 20

5 the day before the intended burn

Question 21

Can you burn on sunday or holidays

Answer 21

No

Question 22

County Chapter 15 construction exception

Answer 22

AG buildings not exceeding 3,000 sq feet used to house farm equipment, hay, grain, poultry, or livestock. It cannot be lived in, worked out of, or used for the public, contain electricity, plumbing, or structural features.

Question 23

Photovoltaic access exceptions

Answer 23

if either horizontal axis of the building is 250 feet or less, clearance around them is a minimum of 4’

Question 24

Access around photovoltaic Systems

Answer 24

minimum of 6 foot perimeter around the edges of the roof measured from the exterior bearing walls of the building to the nearest panel

Question 25

Photovoltaic System Exceptions

Answer 25

County code does not apply to 1 or 2 family dwellings

Question 26

What is the size of Commercial Buildings #’s

Answer 26

Minimum of 6” high with a minimum stroke of 1”

Question 27

What is the size of residential address #’s

Answer 27

minimum of 3” high with a minimum stroke of .5”

Question 28

How does the cost of removing a fire hazard get collected

Answer 28

It is added onto taxes assessed against the parcel

Question 29

How long do official records need to be retained

Answer 29

No less than 5 years

Question 30

What is a Fire Protection Certificate (FPC)

Answer 30

The application for review of any new building or structure that requires a permit, any residential that adds 1,000 sq feet, any commercial that adds 500 sq feet, or review of any changes to a protection system

Question 31

What criminal action can be taken

Answer 31

If guilty of violating Chapter 15 a person may be filed as a misdemeanor or infraction at the discretion of the DA

Question 32

Delinquent Fees

Answer 32

if not paid within 30 days:
first 60 days 10% for each fee
next 30 days 15% for each fee
outside of 90 days it is turned over to the DA

Question 33

A person owning, leasing, or controlling a structure with combustible materials, grass, shrubs, trees, must…

Answer 33

1) maintain 30 ft firebreak
2) maintain reduced fuel zone from 30-100 ft
3) remove portion of tree within 10’ of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe
4) maintain overhanging trees from dead or dying wood
5) keep roof clean of leaves, needles, or other dead growth
6) stay compliant with Ca public resource code(4291) and Ca. gov code(51182)

Question 34

What is the order to abate fire hazard process

Answer 34

1) certified mail written copy sent to owner
2) written order posted on the residence
3) should be posted at least 10 days prior to the board meeting
4) if the board agrees, they direct the fire chief to abate the hazard

Question 35

Exception for hazard clearance

Answer 35

• not to apply to AG crops or vegetation that is well pruned and maintained
• shall not result in the taking of endangered rare, or threatened plants or animals
• shall not contribute to significant erosion

Question 36

What is the reduced fuel zone

Answer 36

a fire break within 30 feet and between 30 and 100 feet from each building or structure grass and vegetation must be shorter than 18”

Question 37

Who can seize, take, or remove fireworks in violation of CCR title 19

Answer 37

Fire Code Official