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Butte Fire
Fire Prevention Bureau
176 Nelson Avenue, Oroville CA 95965
(530) 538-7888 Office, (530) 538-2105 Fax
SRA & LRA Building Permit: B14-1474
Address / Location: 4541 Big Bend Rd. Oroville
Under authority of Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 4290 and 4291, Butte County Improvement Standards (BCIS),
California Building Code (CBC), and the California Fire Code (CFC), and Chapter 38A Butte County Code, the following
items are required by CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department for all development located within the State and Local
Responsibility Areas of Butte County and are required as part of this permit. These requirements are minimums and may be
superseded by Butte County local regulations exceeding these standards.
This pre inspection is for:
❑ Residence
❑Rion to existing structure
L -r Manufactured Home
❑ Ancillary Building (detached garage, shop, shed, etc.)
Public Resources Code 4290
ADMINISTRATION
1272. aintenance of Defensible Space Measures '
To ensure continued maintenance of properties in conformance with these standards and measures and to assure
continued availability, access, and utilization of the defensible space provided for these standards during a wildfire,
provisions for annual maintenance shall be included in the development plans and/or shall be provided as a condition of the
permit, parcel or map approval.
DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
1273.10 Driveways
_(a) All new driveway construction or an extension of an existing driveway shall comply with Public Resources Code
4290 roadway requirements. Driveways can only serve a single parcel.
Length of Driveway
_(b) All driveways shall provide a minimum 10 foot traffic lane and unobstructed vertical clearance of 15 feet along its
entire length.
1273.02 Driveway Surface
The surface shall provide unobstructed access to conventional drive vehicles, including sedans and fire engines.
urfaces should be established in conformance with local ordinances, and be capable of supporting a 40,000 pound load. 4”
of class 2 aggregate base shall be required for all driveways, turnouts and turnarounds.
1273.03 Driveway Grades
The grade for all driveways shall not exceed 15% without being paved. Grades over 15% shall have 4" of class 2
aggregate base and 2" of asphalt concrete. No driveways allowed in excess of 20%.
1273.04 Driveway Radius
(a) No roadway shall have a horizontal inside radius of curvature of less than 50 feet and additional surface width of 4
feet shall be added to curves of 50-100 feet radius; 2 feet to those from 100-200 feet.
(b) The length of vertical curves in roadways, exclusive of gutters, ditches, and drainage structures designed to hold or
divert water, shall be not less than 100 feet.
Legend: N/A=Not Applicable, X=Required
Revised on 09/09/12
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1273.05 Driveway Turnarounds
(d) A turnaround shall be provided to all building sites on driveways over 300 feet in length, and shall be within 50
feet of the building.
Turnarounds are required on driveways and dead-end roads as specified in this article. The minimum turning radius for
a turnaround shall be 40 feet from the center line of the road. If a hammerhead -T is used, the top of the "T" shall be a
1 minimum of 60 feet in length.
1273.06 Driveway Turnouts
(c) Driveways exceeding 150 feet in length, but less than 800 feet in length, shall provide a turnout near the midpoint
of the driveway. Where the driveway exceeds 800 feet, turnouts shall be provided no more than 400 feet apart.
Turnouts shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 30 feet long with a minimum 25 foot taper on each end.
127 .07 Driveway Structures
All driveway, road, street, and private lane roadway structures (Bridges, culverts, and other appurtenant structures
w ich supplement the roadway bed or shoulders) shall be constructed to carry at least the maximum load and provide the
minimum vertical clearance as required by Vehicle Code Sections 35550, 35750 and 35250. All bridges shall be certified
by a registered Civil Engineer.
-b) Appropriate signing, including but not limited to weight or vertical clearance limitations, one-way road or single
lane conditions, shall reflect the capability of each bridge.
unoc ctebridge with only one traffic lane may be authorized by the local jurisdiction; however, it shall provide for
bstrud visibility from one end to the other and turnouts at both ends.
GATE STANDARDS
127J.J4'Gate Entrance
(a) Gate entrances shall be at least two feet wider on both ends then the width of the traffic lane(s) serving that gate.
Minimum 14 foot opening.
Z(b) All gates providing access from a road to a driveway shall be located at least 30 feet from the roadway and shall
open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on that road.
�cj Where a one-way road with a single traffic lane provides access to a gated entrance; a 40 foot turning radius shall
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1274.00. Intent
To facilitate locati an emergency and to avoid delays in response, all newly constructed or approved roads, street, and
buildings shall be designated by names or numbers, posted on signs clearly visible and legible from the roadway. This section
shall not restrict the size of letters of numbers appearing on street signs for other purposes.
ADDRESSING
1274 . Addresses for Buildings
All buildings shall be issued an address by the local jurisdiction which conforms to that jurisdiction's overall address
system. Accessory buildings will not be required to have a separate address; however, each dwelling unit within a building
shall be separately identified.
1274. . Size of Letters, Numbers and Symbols for Addresses
Size of letters, numbers and symbols for addresses shall be a minimum 4 inch letter height, 3/8 inch stroke,
reflectorzed, contrasting with the background color of the sign.
1274. nstallation, Location and Visibility of Addresses
(a) All buildings shall have a permanently posted address, which shall be placed at each driveway entrance and visible
from both directions of travel along the road. In all cases, the address shall be posted at the beginning of construction and
shall be maintained thereafter, and the address shall be visible and legible from the road on which the address is located.
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Legend: N/A=Not Applicable, X=Required
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ADDRESSING (cont.)
74&—m Address signs along one-way roads shall be visible from both the intended direction of travel and the opposite
direc ion.
c) Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway, they shall be mounted on a single post.
FUEL MODIFICATION STANDARDS
1276.00 Intent
To reduce the intensity of a wildfire by reducing the volume and density of flammable vegetation, the strategic location of
fuel modification and greenbelts shall provide:
(1) Increased safety for emergency fire equipment and evacuating civilians;
(2) A point of attack or defense from a wildfire.
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Setback for Structure Defensible S ace SRA only
(a) All parcels 1 acre and larger shall provide a minimum 30 foot setback for buildings and accessory bui dings from
all property lines and/or the center of the road.
1276 Disposal of Flammable Vegetation and Fuels Apr
Disposal, including chipping, burning or removal to a land ill site approved by the local jurisdiction, of flammable
vegetation and fuels caused by site development and construction, road and driveway construction, and fuel modification
shall be completed prior to completion of road construction or final inspection of a building permit.
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SIBLE SPACE GUIDELINES
Resources Code 4291
person that owns, leases, controls, operates, or maintains a building or structure in, upon, or adjoining any
mountainous area, forest -covered lands, brush -covered lands, grass -covered lands, or any land that is covered with flammable
materia shall at all times do all of the following:
(b) Maintain around and adjacent to the building or structure additional fire protection or firebreak made by removing
all brush, flammable vegetation, or combustible growth that is located within 100 feet from the building or structure or to the
property line or at a greater distance if required by state law, or local ordinance, rule, or regulation. Grass and other
vegetation located more than 30 feet from the building or structure and less than 18 inches in height above the ground may be
maintained where necessary to stabilize the soil and prevent erosion. This subdivision does not apply to single specimens of
trees or other vegetation that is well -pruned and maintained so as to effectively manage fuels and not form a means of rapidly
tfire from other nearby vegetation to a dwelling or structure.
7Remove that portion of any tree that extends within 10 feet of the outlet of a chimney or stovepipe.
�(d) Maintain any tree adjacent to or overhanging a building free of dead or dying wood.
) Maintain the roof of a structure free of leaves, needles, or other dead vegetative growth.
(f) Prior to constructing a new building or structure or rebuilding a building or structure damaged by a fire in such an
area, the construction or rebuilding of which requires a building permit, the owner shall obtain a certification from the local
building official that the dwelling or structure, as proposed to be built, complies with all applicable state and local building
standards, including those described in subdivision (b) of Section 51189 of the Government Code, and shall provide a copy
of the certification, upon request, to the insurer providing course of construction insurance coverage for the building or
structure. Upon completion of the construction or rebuilding, the owner shall obtain from the local building official, a copy of
the final inspection report that demonstrates that the dwelling or structure was constructed in compliance with all applicable
state and local building standards, including those described in subdivision (b) of Section 51189 of the Government Code,
and shall provide a copy of the report, upon request, to the property insurance carrier that insures the dwelling or structure.
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Legend: N/A=Not Applicable, a=Required
Revised on 09/09/12
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Pu lic Resources Code 4621 thru 4628 and California Forest Practice Rules Article 7 SRA only
Prior to any lot clearing activity or cutting of trees, contact the Butte area Forester at (530) 872-6353 to determine the
need for a less then 3 acre conversion exemption permit or a timber harvest plan. If required, a copy of the Timber Harvest
Plan or less than 3 acre conversion exemption permit will need to be reviewed at the final inspection.
rmit required
Permit not required
2010 California Fire Code
LP�TPks 380CTank Clearance of Combustibles
eds, grass, brush, trash and other combustible materials shall be kept a minimum of 10 feet from LP -gas tanks or
containers.
3807,4 Protecting LPG containers from vehicles
Where exposed to vehicular damage due to proximity to alleys, driveways or parking areas, LP -gas containers,
regulators and piping shall be protected in accordance with Section 312.
Fire partment Fees
Fire department fees are collected by the Butte County Development Services Department at the time of application for
your building permit. You are assessed two fees (pre -inspection and final inspection). Additional fees will be assessed when
the fire department inspector is required to perform additional re -inspections of your property, those
additional fees must be paid to Development Services, 7 County Center Drive in Oroville.
California Building Code Chapter 7A,
Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure
Check with Butte County Department of Development Services —Building Division for specific questions regarding
Chapter 7A of the California Building Code and its application to your project. Also, check the websites below for
useful information including the full text of Chapter 7A CBC.
All of the Fire Safe Requirements, including
Wildland Urban Interface (WUl) Products from the Office of the State Fire Marshal's office
are posted on the Butte County Fire Department website at
http://www.buttecounty.net/ri re
Check the status of your permit online at
http://dspermits.buttecounty.net/etrakitfPermit Search.asp
Need afire department inspection? Call our inspection line.
(530) 538-6226
N. Carver %0
Inspector Date Property Owner or Contractors Signature
058-200-036 Nicholas Stromberg
Assessors Parcel Number Owners Name
Legend: N/A=Not Applicable, X=Required
Revised on 09/09/12
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BCFD VOLUNTEER
FIRE COMPANIES
Co. 12 Stiffing City
Co. 21 Cohasset
Co. 24 Forest Ranch
Co. 25 Pentz Valley
Co. 26 Butte Creek Canyon
Co. 33 Upper Ridge
Co. 37 Golden Feather
Co. 42 Chico Metro
Co. 45 Durham
Co. 52 Feather Falls
Co. 55 Bangor
Co. 61 Pioneer
Co. 64 Kelly Ridge
Co. 67 Cherokee
Co. 71 Richvele
Co. 74 Gridley I Biggs
BCFD CAREER
FIRE STATIONS
Sfa. 33 Upper Ridge
Sta. 41 Nord
Ste. 42 North Chico
Ste. 44 South Chico
Ste. 45 Durham
Ste. 55 Bangor
Ste. 63 Oroville
Ste. 64 Kelly Ridge
Ste. 71 Richvale
Ste. 72 Palermo
Sta. 73 Bigg
s
Sta. 74 Gridley
CAL FIRE
FIRE STATIONS
Ste. 11 Butte Meadows
Ste. 13 Stifling City
Ste. 22 Cohasset
Ste. 23 Forest Ranch
Ste. 35 Paradise
Sta. 36 Jarbo Gap
Sta. 51 Feather Falls
Sta. 54 Robinson Mill
Ste. 62 Harts Milt
Ste. 63 Orovilte HO
CN1CO AIR ATTACK BASE
ALSO PROUDLY SERVING
City of Blggs
City or Gridley
L A N G O F NATURAL WEALTH A N D BEAUTY
BUTTE COUNTY FIRE DEPARTMENT
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY
AND FIRE PROTECTION
"Cooperative Fire Protection since 1931"
176 NELSON AVENUE • OROVILLE, CALIFORNIA 95965-3495
TELEPHONE: • (530) 538-7111
FAX: (530) 538-7401 August 28, 2014
Nicholas Stromberg
4541 Big Bend Road
Oroville, CA 95965
Dear Mr. Stromberg;
As per my meeting with Alan on August 281, 2014, this letter is to advise you of the
corrections that need to take place in order for your building permit, B14-1474 APN
058-200-036, to be approved:
1. Remove the extension cord that runs from the mobile home to the
neighbor's house.
2. Place both address signs up, one at Big Bend Road and the driveway so
it can be seen from both directions of travel, and one on the driveway
where both driveways split. Alan and I discussed where the signs could
be purchased.
Once these items have been taken care of please give the inspection line, 530-538-
6226, a call to schedule another inspection for your permit approval.
If you have any questions feel free to call, 530-538-7888.
Sincerely, ,
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Nancy Carver, FPS I
CAL FIRE/Butte County Fire Department
176 Nelson Avenue
Oroville, CA 95965
530-538-7888
Cc: Chief Matt Damon, Fire Marshal
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:alifornia Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Butte County Fire Department
Fire Prevention Bureau
176 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965
(530)538-7888 Office, (530) 538-2105 Fax
Final Inspection Sheet
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Property Owners Name: I' lKt 5VArNK Property Location: 4S4 SIG- $ENA IZP• city: Y01W90 }ill -L..
Inspector: U .1 nViv\ Inspection Date: Permit# f3*- 147E APN# C L,�F, - ZUU- o 310
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1273.02 ❑ 1loadwa D wa Surfaces
INSPECTOR
1273.03 ❑Roadwa a Grades
1273.04 ❑ Roadwa a Radius
1273.05 O Roadway rivewa Turnarounds
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1273.06 O Roadway ❑ Driveway Turnouts
1273.07 O Roadway ❑ Driveway Structures
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1273.08 One -Way Roads
1273.09 Dead -End Roads
1273.11 ❑Roadwa GrDrivewa Gate Entrance
1274.01. Size of Letters, Numbers and Symbols for Street and Roads Signs
1274.03. Height of Street and Road Signs
1274.05. Intemcting Roads, Streets and Private Lanes
1274.06. Signs Identifying Traffic Access limitations
1274.07. Installation of Road, Street and Private Lane Si ms
1274.08. Addresses for Buildings
1274.09. Size of Lepers, Numbers and Symbols for Addresses
1274.10. Installation, Location and Visibilit of Addresses
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1276.01 Setback for Structure Defensible Space
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Same Practical Effect Re uimments for buildin s less then 3 feet from pfoperty line
1 1 Its wad of Flammable Veelation and Fuels
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704A.1.3 Roof valleys
704A.1.5 Roof gutters
704A2.2 Eave or cornice vents
704A.2.3 Eave protection
704A.3.1.I Exterior wall coverings
704A.3.2 Exterior wall openings
704A.3.2.I Exterior wall vents
704A.3.2.2 Exterior glazing and window walls
704A.3.2.3 Exterior door assanbl ies
704A.4.1.1 Decking surfaces
704A.4.2.1 Underside ol'appendages and floor projections.
704A.4.2.2 Unenclosed under floor protection
Chapter 15 Rooting and Roof Structures
1503.1. Roof Coverin s within State Res onsibilit Area
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3807.3, LPG Tank Clearance of Combustibles
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3R07.4 Proleclin LPG comainers from vehicles
RE -INSPECTION DATES
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The above r1�7 esidential ❑ ancillary structure has been built to meet all applicable state and local fire safe standards including those
standar described in Government Code Section 51189(b).
Inspector Signature
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California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection
Butte County Fire Department
176 Nelson Avenue, Oroville, CA 95965
(530) 538-7888 Office, (530) 538-2105 Fax
Fire Safe Requirements Correction Notice
Inspection Date:. 3 Itto-13' Permi APN# �56- l0 -03f
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ADW Y/DRIVEWAY STANDARDS
273.01. Rated WldIM1 to
All mads shall be constructed to provide a minimum of twenurr4eeNmRTlanes providing
two-way wffc now. unless other standards are provided in this article, or additional
requirements ane mandated by local jurisdictions or local subdivision requirements.
dways can serve more than one parcel.
Driveways
877.10
() All new driveway construction or an extension of an existing driveway shall comply with
Pu Resources Code 4290 roadway requirements. Driveways can only serve a single
reel.
(b II driveways shall provide a minimum 10 fact wlDc lane and unobstructed vertical
ce of 15 feel dome its coffeelen
e) Driveways mceWing 150 fxt bs length, but less then: 800 feet in length, shall provide a
tumou ear the midpoint of the driveway. Where the driveway exceeds 800 feet, turnouts
rovided no more than 400 hct art.
(d) A around shalt be Provided to all building sites on driveways over 300 feet in length,
all be within 50 het of the building.
E73.02 0 Roadway 0 Driveway Surfaces
The surface shall provide unobstructed access to conventional drive vehicles, including
sedans and rim engines. Surfaces should be established in conformance with local ordinances,
and be capable of supporting a 40,000 pound load. 4" of class 2 aggregate base shall be
aired for all driveways. turnouts and turnarounds.
1273,03 O Roadway O Driveway Greater
The grade for all driveways shall not exceed 15% without being paved. Gerdes over 15%
shall have 4" of class 2 aggregate base and Y' of asphalt concrete. No driveways allowed in
excess of 20%.
1273.04 0 Roadway 0 Driveway Radius
(a) No roadway shall have a horizontal inside mdim ofcurvaturc of leas than 50 feet and
additional surface width of 4 fact shall be added to curves of 50.100 feet radius; 2 het to
those Som 100-200 feet.
(b) The length of vertical curve in roadways, exclusive of gutters, ditches, and drainage
designed to hold ordivert water, shall be not less than 100 feet.
e0f273.05 Roadway 0 Driveway Turnarounds
Tumamunds arc required on driveways and dead-end mads as specified in this article. The
minimum fuming radius fora turnaround shall he 40 feet from the center line of the road If
hammerbead-T is used the top of it shall be a minimum of 60 fear in Im th.
1273.06 0 Roadway 0 Driveway Turnouts
Tumours shall be a minimum of 10 feet wide and 30 feet long with a minimum 25 from taper
on ea mat.
1273.07 0 Roadway 0 Driveway Structures
(a) All driveway, road, street, and private lame roadway svacturcs (Bridges, culverts, and
other appurtenant structures which supplement the roadway bed or shoulders) shall be
constructed to cam at least the maximum load and provide the minimum vertical clearance as
required by Vehicle Code Sections 35550, 35750 and 35250. All bridge; shall be certified
by a registered Civil Engineer.
(b) Appropriate signing, including but not limited to weight or vertical clearance limitation;
road or single two conditions, shall reflect the capability of each bridge.
(c) A bridge with only one traffic Ione may be authorized by the local jurisdiction; however, it
shall provide for unobstructed visibility from one cod to the other and turnouts at both ends.
1273.08.One-Way Roads
All onuway roads shall be constructed to Provide a minimum of one 10-f 1 "Me Ione. The
local jurisdiction may approve me -way roads. All w way roads shall connect to a two Ione
roadway al both ends, and shall provide access to an area currently zoned for no more than 10
dwelling units. in no case shall it exceed 2640 feet in length. A turnout shall be placed and
constructed at approximately the midpoint of each ore-wayroad.
1273.09. Deed -End Roads
(a) The maximum length are deadiend road, including all dmd-end roads accessed from the
dead-end road, shall not exceed the following cumulative lengths, regardless of the numbers
of formula served:
parcels zoned for less than one acre 800 feet
parcels zoned for 1 to 4.99 acres 1,320 feet
parcels zoned for 5 to 19.99 acres 2,640 feet
parcels zoned for 20 acres or larger 5.280 fact
foundation to the roof, and terminate at 2 -inch (50.8 mm) nominal solid wood blocking
All lengths shall be measured from the edge ofthe roadway surface at the intersection that
between rafters at all mor overhangs, or in the case of enclosed eaves, terminate at the
encloscm.
begins the mail to the and of the road surface at the intersection that begins the mad to the end
704AJ.2 Exterior wall openings. Exterior wall openings shall be in accordance with this
section.
of the road surface at its farthest point. Where a dead-end road crosses areas of differing
704A.1.2.1 Exterior wail vents. Unless otherwise prohibited by other provisions of this code,
zones camel sizes, requiring different length limits, the shortest allowable Ienglh shall apply.
(b) Where parcels are coned 5 acres or larger, mmarowds Shan be provided at a maximaximum aft,
ant openings in exterior walls shall rain the intrusion of Rame and embers into the shucmne
1320 foot intervals.
or vents shall be screened with a commion-resines; noncombustible wine mesh with '.4 -inch
6mm openings of its equivalent.
c) Each dead-end road shall have a turnaround conwucted at its terminus.
704A.3.2.2 Exterior glazing and window walls. Exterior windows. window walls, gtezed
1273.110 Roadway 0 Driveway Cate Entrance
doors, and glazed openings within exterior doors shall be insulating -glass unit with a
(a) Gate enawces shall be at least two feel wider an both ends then the width of the traffic
Ian s serving that gate.
minimum of one tempered owe, or glass block units, or have a fire-restnance rating of not
(b) All gates providing access from a road to a driveway shell be located at least 30 fret from
less than 20 minutes, when tested according to ASTM E 2010. or conform to the performance
requirements of SFM 12-7A-2.
the midwayand shall open to allow a vehicle to stop without obstructing traffic on that road.
704A-1.2_3 Exterior door assemblies. Extenor dooms emblies shall contract®r to the
(c) Where a one-way road with a single baffic Ione provides access to a gated entrance; a 40
ft turning radius shall be used
performance requirements of standard SFM 12-7A-1 or shall be of approved noncombustible
STREET & ROAD SIGNS
construction, or solid core wood having stiles and mils not less than 1 318 inches thick with
1274.01. Size of Lepers, Numbers and Symbols for Street a nd Roads Signs
interior field panel thickness no lea than I '4 inches thick, or shall have a ftrc-resistance
Size of letters, numbers, and symbols for sheet and road signs shall be a minimum 3 inch
letter height, 3/8 inch stroke, reflectorized, cormorefing with the background color of the sign.
rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to ASTM E 2074.
1274.02. Visibility and Legibility of Street and Read Signs
Exception: Noncombustible or exterior fi-retanwt treated wood vehicle access doors are
not required to comply with this chapter.
Sheet and mad signs shall he visible and legible from bath directions of vehicle travel for a
704AAA Diking.
distance of at least 100 feet. Height of sheet and road signs shall he uniform county wide, and
meet the visibility and legibility standards of this article.
704A.4.1.1 Diking surfaces. Decking, surface; noir treads, risers, and landings of decks.
1274.03. Height of Street and Road Signs
parches, and balconies where any portion of such surf is within 10 fact (3G48 mm) of the
Height of street and road signs shall be Uniform County wide, and meet the visibility and
palmary someone shall comply with one of the following methods:
legibility standards of this article. All cheer signs lumffed KVI be in accordance with
standards S-12 and S-13 SCIS 13.03-6.
1) Shall be constructed of ignition -resistant materials and pass the prof ance requirements
1274.05. Intersecting Rand; Streets and Private Lanes
of SFM 12-7A4. Pans A and B.
Signs required by this article identifying intersecting roads, somms and private Ives shall be
laced at the intersection of those roads, streets, and/or private lams.
2) Shall be constructed with heavy timber, exterior fire -retardant -heated wood or approved
1274.06. Signs Identifying Trema Access limitations
noncombustible materials.
3) Shall pass the performance requirements of SFM 12-7A4, Pan A, 12-7AA.7.5.1 only with
A sign identifying traffic access or flow limitations, including but not limited to weight or
net peak heat release rate of 25kW/sq-n for a 40 minute observation period and:
vertical clearance limitations, dead-end mad one-way road or single lane conditions, shall be
aced:
a) Decking surface material shall pass the accelerated weathering test and be identified as
a at the intersection preccifing the traffic access limitation and
exterior type, in accordance with ASTM E 84 and; the exterior wall covering to which it the
b no mom than 100 feet before such traffic meas limitation.
deck is attached and within 10 (3048 mm) feet of the deck shall be constructed of approved
1274.07. Installation of Road, Street and Private Lane Signs
noncombustible or ignition resistant material.
Road, street and private Inc signs required by this article shall be installed reform final
Exception: Walls me not required to comply with this subsection if the decking surface
acceptance by ofroadimomv
the local jurisdiction eme..
material conforms to ASTM E-84 Class B flame spread.
4.08. Addressee for Buildings
The use of paints, coatings, stains, or other surface treatments am not an approved method of
Protection as mcquired in this chapter.
All buildings shall be issued an address by the local jurisdiction which cont s to that
704A.4.2.1 Underside of appendages and time projections. The underside ofcanilevered
jurisdictions overall address system. Accessory buildings will not be required to have a
e address however me' dwellingunit within a buildingshall be lel Identified
and overhanging appendages and floor projections shall maintain the ignition -resistant
integrity of exterior walls, or the prefecture shall be inclosed to the C.
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1274.09. Slu of Letters, Numbers and Symbols for Addresses
704AA.22 Unenclosed under Boor protection. Buildings shall have all ander nom areas
Sirs of letters, numbers and symbols for addressor shall be a minimum 3 inch letter height,
3/8 inch stroke, re0ectori ed, contracting with the background color of the sign.
inclosed to the grade with exterior walls in accordirocc with Section 704A.3
74.IO.Imtallat on, Location and Visibility of Addresses
Exception: The complete enclosure ofunder floorramans may be omiued whom the underside
(a) All buildings shed] have a Immanently posted address, which shall be placed at each
of all exposed floors, exposed structural columns, beams and supporting walls are protected
driveway announce and visible form both directions ormevel along the road. In all case; the
as wired with exterior i ition-neaistant material construction or be have timber.
address shall be posted at the beginning ormnswmion and shall be maintained thereafter,
d the address shall be visible and le ible f ore m
the ad on Inch the address is located.
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@) Ad sa signs alongone-way roads shell be visible from bosh the intended direction or
travel and the o site d down 1.
(c) Where multiple addresses are required at a single driveway, they shell be crowded an a
single Past.
(d) Where a roadway provides access solely to a single commercial or
industrial business, the address sign shall be placed at the nearest road intersection providing
in that site.
1276.01 Setback for Structure Defeathle Space
[ I (a) All parcels 1 new and larger shall provide a minimum 30 foot setback for buildings
and accessoury buildings from all property lines andfor the center of the road
I I (b) For parcels less than I acre, the local jurisdiction shall provide for the same practical
eDect.
Same Practical Effect Requirements for buildings less then 30 feet from property line:
[ I If the Building Setback is less then 30 feet fiom all properly lines and/or the center of the
toad, the following shall be required:
Class A roof
Fully enclosed eaves on entire stricture
Fire rated metal doors on side toward property line with insufficient setback
Siding on entire structure from the following list:
a) Slucco-3 coat
(b) Non combustible Board. Plank or similar siding
(c) Masonry
XeMetal
Other Butte Cu Fve a roved materials
1276.02 Disposal of Flammable Vegetation and Fuels
Disposal, including chipping, burning or removal to a landfill site approved by the local
jurisdiction, of flammable vegetation and fuels caused by site development and construction,
mad and driveway construction, and fuel modification shall be completed prim to completion
of road construction orfl inspection of a building it.
Public Resources Code 4621 their 4628 and California Forest Practice Rules
Prim many lot clearing activity or coning of trees, contact the Bente arm Foram r at (530)
872-6353 to determine the need for a Iess then 3 acre conversion exemption permit or a
timber harvest Ian.
California Building Code Chapter 7M
Materials & Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure
701 Roonng
704A.1.1 General. Roofs shall comply with the requirements idChapa n 7A and Chapter 15.
Roofs shall have a roofing assembly installed in accordance with its lining and the
manufacturer's installation instructions.
704A.1.2 Roof coverings. Where the roof profile allows a space between the mor covering
and roof decking, the spaces shall be constructed to prevent the invasion of flames and
embers, be firestopped with approved materials or have one layer of No. 72 ASTM cap sheet
installed over the combustible decking.
704A.13 Roof valleys. an provided, valley nzshtngs shall be not less than 0.019 -inch
(0.48mm) (No. 26 galvanized sheet gage) curt sistwt metal installed over a minimum
36 -inch -wide (914 mm) underlayment consisting of one layer of No. 72 ASTM cap sheet
deform&uIre full length of Ibe valla .
704A.IS Ronf guners. Roof growers shall be provided with the mmos to present the
cumulation of leaves and debris to the utter.
704A.2 Attie Ventilation.
704A.2.ICeneral. When required by Chapter 15, toof and mlicvents shallruist the
invasion of flame and embers into the attic area of the structure, or shall be protected by
-istant, noncombustible who mesh with %-mcb (6 mm) openings or its
extuivresalent.
704A23 Eave or cornice vents. Vents shall not be installed in eaves and comites.
Exception: Eave and cornice vents may be used provided they resist the inumaton of flame
and burning ecrhers into the attic mea of the structure.
704A.23 Eave protection. Eaves and soffits shall meet the requirements of SFM 12-7A.3 or
sball he pmtecled by ignition -resistant materials or noncombustible construction on the
exposed underside.
704A.3 Exterior Walls.
704A3.1 General. Exterior walls shall be approved noncombustible or ignition -resistant
material, heavy It ether, or log wall construction or shall Provide Protection from the invasion
of names and embers in accordance with standard SEM 12 -7A -I.
704A.3.1.1 Exterior wall coverings. Exterior wail coverings shall extend from the top of the
foundation to the roof, and terminate at 2 -inch (50.8 mm) nominal solid wood blocking
between rafters at all mor overhangs, or in the case of enclosed eaves, terminate at the
encloscm.
704AJ.2 Exterior wall openings. Exterior wall openings shall be in accordance with this
section.
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704A.1.2.1 Exterior wail vents. Unless otherwise prohibited by other provisions of this code,
ant openings in exterior walls shall rain the intrusion of Rame and embers into the shucmne
or vents shall be screened with a commion-resines; noncombustible wine mesh with '.4 -inch
6mm openings of its equivalent.
704A.3.2.2 Exterior glazing and window walls. Exterior windows. window walls, gtezed
doors, and glazed openings within exterior doors shall be insulating -glass unit with a
minimum of one tempered owe, or glass block units, or have a fire-restnance rating of not
less than 20 minutes, when tested according to ASTM E 2010. or conform to the performance
requirements of SFM 12-7A-2.
704A-1.2_3 Exterior door assemblies. Extenor dooms emblies shall contract®r to the
performance requirements of standard SFM 12-7A-1 or shall be of approved noncombustible
construction, or solid core wood having stiles and mils not less than 1 318 inches thick with
interior field panel thickness no lea than I '4 inches thick, or shall have a ftrc-resistance
rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested according to ASTM E 2074.
Exception: Noncombustible or exterior fi-retanwt treated wood vehicle access doors are
not required to comply with this chapter.
704AAA Diking.
704A.4.1.1 Diking surfaces. Decking, surface; noir treads, risers, and landings of decks.
parches, and balconies where any portion of such surf is within 10 fact (3G48 mm) of the
palmary someone shall comply with one of the following methods:
1) Shall be constructed of ignition -resistant materials and pass the prof ance requirements
of SFM 12-7A4. Pans A and B.
2) Shall be constructed with heavy timber, exterior fire -retardant -heated wood or approved
noncombustible materials.
3) Shall pass the performance requirements of SFM 12-7A4, Pan A, 12-7AA.7.5.1 only with
net peak heat release rate of 25kW/sq-n for a 40 minute observation period and:
a) Decking surface material shall pass the accelerated weathering test and be identified as
exterior type, in accordance with ASTM E 84 and; the exterior wall covering to which it the
deck is attached and within 10 (3048 mm) feet of the deck shall be constructed of approved
noncombustible or ignition resistant material.
Exception: Walls me not required to comply with this subsection if the decking surface
material conforms to ASTM E-84 Class B flame spread.
The use of paints, coatings, stains, or other surface treatments am not an approved method of
Protection as mcquired in this chapter.
704A.4.2.1 Underside of appendages and time projections. The underside ofcanilevered
and overhanging appendages and floor projections shall maintain the ignition -resistant
integrity of exterior walls, or the prefecture shall be inclosed to the C.
704AA.22 Unenclosed under Boor protection. Buildings shall have all ander nom areas
inclosed to the grade with exterior walls in accordirocc with Section 704A.3
Exception: The complete enclosure ofunder floorramans may be omiued whom the underside
of all exposed floors, exposed structural columns, beams and supporting walls are protected
as wired with exterior i ition-neaistant material construction or be have timber.
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