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Galt City Council adopts 2025 California Fire Code with local amendments
Summary
The Galt City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01 to repeal and readopt chapter 15.28 of the Galt Municipal Code and adopt the 2025 California Fire Code with limited local amendments intended to preserve long‑standing local thresholds on sprinklers, hydrant spacing and access.
The Galt City Council on Feb. 3 adopted Ordinance No. 2026-01, repealing and readopting chapter 15.28 of the Galt Municipal Code to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code.
Assistant City Attorney Jenny Carloni introduced the second reading and turned the presentation over to Lance Ray, fire marshal with the Consumnes Fire Department. Ray said the local amendments are largely consistent with past local practice, with no significant new developer requirements and limited adjustments for local conditions such as hydrant spacing and access.
"The amendment that's before you tonight is very similar to the amendment that's been in place in this community for the last 20 years," Ray said during the presentation, adding that the changes include clarifications on occupancy and construction documents and an exception to allow temporary water for model home complexes under stricter local standards.
Ray noted the state recently adopted changes and cited AB 130 as a constraint on adding new residential requirements beyond state law. He told council the local code keeps the city's sprinkler threshold and many access standards that reflect Galt's local climate and topography.
Council members asked questions about how the local changes differ from state requirements; Ray and staff explained that, for example, Galt retains a local sprinkler threshold (a 3,600‑square‑foot threshold was described during the presentation) and a 400‑foot hydrant spacing standard, which the state maximum allows up to 500 feet.
After a brief public‑hearing period with no public speakers, Vice Mayor Reid moved to adopt the ordinance; the motion was seconded. On roll call the measure passed 5–0.
The ordinance becomes the city'adopted local fire code; staff said it will be implemented alongside state and regional coordination with neighboring jurisdictions to maintain consistency for developers and emergency responders.
The council recorded no public comments on the item during the hearing. The city indicated it will continue to coordinate with the regional fire agencies on implementation and on any future clarifications.
