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Board adopts 2025 California Fire Code update; hearing notes lithium-ion and WUI changes
Summary
Following a public hearing, the board adopted the 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, CCR Part 9) as updated for local topographic and climate conditions; staff characterized the update as mandated and routine with targeted technical changes.
The Board of Supervisors closed a public hearing and voted to adopt an ordinance repealing the old county fire code and adopting the 2025 California Fire Code (Title 24, California Code of Regulations, Part 9), as amended for local topographic and climate conditions.
A fire prevention officer explained the adoption is part of the state's triennial code-update cycle and is effectively mandatory: if the county fails to adopt, the state will impose the updated code. The officer highlighted notable updates the county noted in staff materials, including new requirements related to lithium-ion battery safety and reorganizing the Wildland-Urban Interface chapter into a distinct section.
Supervisors asked clarifying questions and then closed the hearing. The board voted to adopt the 2025 code by motion and voice vote during the session.
