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Council gives unanimous first reading to updated fire code, adopts WUI provisions with local amendments
Summary
On first reading the council approved Ordinance 1135 to adopt the California Fire Code and California Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) code with local amendments, including stricter fallout‑zone requirements for aerial fireworks and updated defensible‑space standards. Council agreed to change outdated language flagged in the code before final adoption.
Michelle (S14), representing fire code staff, presented a package of local amendments to adopt the California Fire Code and California Wildland Urban Interface code with Norco-specific changes. Highlights included applying the more restrictive provision when the Fire Code and WUI conflict, updated cost‑recovery language, remote‑access exceptions for difficult parcels, and new provisions for mobile fuel‑prep vehicles (e.g., food trucks) to ensure proper fire‑protection systems.
Michelle also said the county‑wide amendment increases the fallout zone for aerial fireworks from 70 to 100 feet per inch of shell and sets higher water supply requirements for subdivisions in WUI areas (1,500 gallons per minute). Councilmember Fia (S9) asked about the enforcement rollout and whether the changes apply primarily to new construction; Michelle said many provisions apply to new construction while the city plans education and phased implementation for existing structures. A motion for first reading of Ordinance 1135 passed unanimously.
