REPORT TO COUNCIL
SUBJECT
Title
Introduce an Ordinance Amending Chapter 16.52 (Fire Code) of Title 16 (Buildings and Construction) of the Sunnyvale Municipal Code
Report
BACKGROUND
The International Fire Code (IFC) is a model fire code that regulates minimum fire safety requirements for new and existing buildings, facilities, storage and processes. The IFC is in use or adopted by 42 states and is published every three years by the International Code Council.
In California, the California Building Standards Commission adopts the IFC with new statewide amendments every three years. This adopted code is known as the California Fire Code (CFC) and is found in Part 9 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. Title 24 is commonly referred to as the California Building Standards Code.
The State of California adopted the 2013 California Fire Code in January 2013 and published the documents on July 1, 2013. The City of Sunnyvale adopted the 2013 California Fire Code with local amendments on November 26, 2013. The amendments proposed in this RTC were identified after adoption and serve to clarify, correct and further amend the Code.
EXISTING POLICY
Sunnyvale General Plan - Safety and Noise Sub-Element:
Goal SN-1, Acceptable Levels of Risk for Natural and Human-caused Hazards
Ensure that natural and human-caused hazards are recognized and considered in decisions affecting the community and that land uses reflect acceptable levels of risk based on identified hazards and occupancy.
Goal SN-3, Safe and Secure City
Ensure a safe and secure environment for people and property in the community by providing effective public safety response, prevention, and education services.
Policy SN-1.5: Promote a living and working environment safe from exposure to hazardous materials.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed action is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that it is not a Project wh...
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