HomeMy WebLinkAbout12-06-1989 COUNCIL AGENDA STAFF REPORTS (2)r�
SARATOGA C(I/TJY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. T AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE: j2-1610 CITY MANAGER:
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
SUBJECT: Community Center Re- Roofing
Recommended Action:
Award contract for re -roof ing of Community Center to Guy's Roofing,
Inc., and approve appropriation resolution for $20,000.
Report Summary:
Two bids were received for re- roofing the Community Center, which
has been allocated in the current operating budget. The lowest,
from Guy's Roofing, Inc., was $49,500, and the second from E1
Camino Roofing Co. for $66,592.
Our budget estimate for this project was $35,000. Roofing Services
and Consultants, retained to prepare the plans and specifications
for this project, have analyzed the bids and advise us that they
feel the bid is a good bid. The extra cost is based somewhat on
the timing of the project, the identification of more extensive
reworking during the actual design stage,and more importantly on
the necessity for the City to pay prevailing wages for this type
of project.
Fiscal Impacts:
The appropriation of $20,000 from the general fund will increase
the budget amount for this project to $55,000, which will cover the
cost of the professional services for the design and hopefully, any
contingencies.
Attachments:
1) Resolution_ appropriation.
2) :,_T_:ctter_; from Roofing Services and Consultants.
Motion and Vote:
sf
o �+ Rooting services & Consultants, Inc.
►��+ 1250 Oakmead Parkway.. Suite 210, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 - (408)720 -8353
November 25, 1989
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Attn: Dan Trinadad
RE: Roofing Bids for Community Center
Dear Dan;
The reason bids for the community center building came in higher
than expected is because of the following:
1. we made some design changes at the HVAC flashing, and
penthouse wall flashing. Condition at the penthouse wall was
not apparent until we actually got into designing the system.
2. Prevailing wages, along with time of the year we are doing the
work.
3. Extensive removal of the old roof. The old roof consists of
2 Tax and gravel type roofs, plus 2 layers of insulation which
are soaking wet in some areas. ,lust the tare -of alone is going
to cost in excess of $10,000.
The roof design consists of a standard built --up -roof with 4 plies,
and SBS Modified base flashing and wall membrane. The cost of
materials is about $0.90 per square foot, compared to labor cost
of $4.00 per square foot. This roof system will be relatively
maintenance free, and will last in excess of 30 years. I. do not
feel that the design has any bearing on the excess cost.
The bids we have received are very competitive; the contractors
that bid this job had no way of knowing that only two of them will
submit the bid. other contractors who declined to bid this tell me
that their bids would have been very comparable with Guys Roofing's
amount. My recommendation for this project is to go with the
present low bidder.
if necessary, I am willing to redesign the specifications for a
some what 'heaper roof system, at the expense of a pv � quality
roof. If yogi want me to change the specifications, an � � a this,
I am willing to do so at no charge to the City. Pl'... t_me know
either way.Wa I apologise for the inconvenience.
5
i TIC s _
Sincerely"
s.
`rX
�1
}ST^S
i
r art
F
1
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2575.9
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS AND AMENDING THE F.Y. 1990 BUDGET
WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the City Manager that the
following transfer of appropriations and increase in the present
budget appropriations be made:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the budget of the City of
Saratoga adopted by Resolution 2575 be amended as follows:
Transfer:
$,20,000 (0001 -2000) from Fund Balance
$ 20,000 (8084 -4530) to Building Maintenance, Repairs
Purpose:
To fund Contract for Community Center Re- Roofing.
The above and foregoing resolution was pased and adopted at a
regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the day of ,
19 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. -f--�? AGENDA ITEM 89
MEETING DATE: December 6, 19`89
ORIGINATING DEPT.: City Clerk CITY MGR. APPROVAL
SUBJECT: Resolution Ordering Abatement of a Public Nuisance by
Removal of Hazardous Weeds
Recommended Motion:
Adopt resolution ordering abatement.
Report Summary:
The attached resolution represents the second step in the weed
abatement process for this season. The County has sent the
owners of the parcels requiring weed abatement notices informing
them that the weeds must be abated, either by the owners or by
the County. The notice also informed them that they may present
objections at tonight's public hearing.
Fiscal Impacts:
None to City. County recovers costs from administrative portion
of fee charged.
Attachments:
Resolution.
(List of parcels requiring weed abatement is available at City
Clerk's office.)
Motion and Vote:
y• � w -
RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
ORDERING ABATEMENT OF A PUBLIC NUISANCE
BY REMOVAL OF HAZARDOUS WEEDS
WHEREAS, the Saratoga City Council has declared hazardous weeds
growing on certain properties to be a public nuisance by resolu-
tion dated November 1, 1989, and
WHEREAS, the County Building Official did give notice to all
property owners of land on which hazardous weeds which have been
declared public nuisance are growing, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing on said notice was held on December 6,
1989, and
WHEREAS, final action on any protests or objections to the
proposed removal of weeds has been made by the City Council.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED THAT the County Building Official
shall cause the abatement of hazardous.weeds as designated by
resolution dated November 1, 1989, by having said weeds destroyed
or removed, and any property owner shall have the right to de-
stroy or remove such weeds himself, or have the same destroyed or
removed at his own expense, provided that such weeds shall have
been removed prior to the arrival of the County Building Official
or his authorized representative to remove them.
The above and foregoing resolution was passed and adopted at a
regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the 6th day
of December, 1989, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
Deputy City Clerk
Mayor
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. ! 1 AGENDA ITEM:
MEETING DATE: December 6,1989 CITY MANAGER:
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: ENGINEERING
SUBJECT: Grant Final Acceptance on Portion of Work for Slurry
Seal and Cape Seal on Various City Streets
Recommended Action:
Grant Final Acceptance on portion of work for slurry seal and cape
seal on various city streets.
Report Summary:
The City Council, at their regular meeting on 8/2/89, awarded this
contract to Graham Contractors, Inc. for the above project.
Contractor has completed the above project except for three (3)
streets (Manor Drive, Hay Meadow and Fruitvale Avenue) . The
contractor will complete this work in the spring and has agreed to
provide a bond of $5,000.00 for portion of the work. Several
streets were added to the project for "cape seal ", as was the
striping of streets in Parker Ranch, causing the cost of the
project to exceed the contract by $50,527.53.
There are sufficient funds in the budget to cover the cost of this
project.
Total Cost: $297,870.53.
FISCAL IMPACTS:
Attachments:
1. Notice of Completion.
2. Progress Payment.
Motion and Vote:
RECORDING REQUESTED BY
AND WHEN RECORDED MAIL TO
F
Name City of Saratoga
Street
Ad:ress 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
City &
Late Saratoga, Ca. 95070
J
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Notice pursuant to Civil Code Section 3093, must be filed within 10 days after completion. (See reverse side for Complete requirements.)
Notice is hereby given that:
1. The undersigned is owner or corporate officer of the owner of the interest or estate stated below in the property hereinafter described:
2. The full name of the owner is City of Saratoga
3. The full address of the owner is 13777 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, Ca. 95070
4. The nature of the interest or estate of the owner is; In fee
(If other than fee. strike ''In fee" and insert, for er ample. "purchaser under contract of purchase," or "lessee ")
5. The full names and full addresses of all persons, if any, who hold title with the undersigned as joint tenants or as tenants in common are:
NAMES ADDRESSES
N.A.
5. A work of improvement on the property hereinafter described was completed on 11 -21 -1989 . The work done was:
Slurry Seal and Cape Seal on Various City Streets 1989
1. The name of the contractor, if any, for such work of improvement was Graham rpntrartnrs, Tnr-
(if no contractor for work of improvement as a. whole, insert "none ".) (Date of Contract)
8. The property on which said work of improvement was completed is in the city of Saratoga
County of Santa Clara , State of California, and is described as follows:
9. The street address of said property is
Dated:
Verification for Individual Owner
lit no street address has been officially assigned, insert "none ".)
VERIFICATION
Signature of owner or corporate officer of owner
named in paragraph 2 or his agent
I, the undersigned, say: I am the the declarant of the foregoing
("President of ", "Manager of ", "A partner of ", "Owner of ", etc.)
notice of completion; I have read said notice of completion and know the contents thereof; the same is true of my own knowledge.
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Executed on 19_, at California.
(Date of signature.) (City where signed.)
(Personal signature of the individual who is swearing that the contents of
the notice of completion are true.)
NOTICE OF COMPLETION— WOLCCTT9 FORM 1114 —REV 6.74 (1Wnc4a33) 8 pt. type or larger
PROJECT: SLURRY SEAL II, and CAP SEAL ON
DATE: 9 -15 -89 EST. NO.
FROM: 11 -10 -83 TO: 12 -21 -89
1 Install Slurr Seal
2 Install Fabric Mat
3 Install Binder
4 FInstaE113/811 rocks
ip seal
Emulsion for
5 CRS -2 C'h i z GPa
1,800,117 S.F.
87,819.00 S.Y.
28,105.0 gal
PROGRESS PAY ESTIMATE
1,098.0 tons
21.0
23,058.1/2-129
,530.0
CONTRACTOR:
GRAHAM CONTRACTOR
al
City of Saratoga
46 721.7
320.0
Parker Ranch &
2.,_Duo�reeitan
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
18 694.0
1 160 0
1
100.0%
11
12
13777 Fruitvale
Avenue
4 742.8
ADDRESS:
P. O. Box 26770
0.0
1 417.0
Saratoga, CA.
95070
171.
175.7
Due to addition
st & Parker
Due to addition
street
San Jose, Ca. 95159
58.0
PHONE: (408
) 293 -9516
UNIT
WORK DO NE
ORK DONE
TOTAT•
RICE
TOTAL -
REVIOUS ES
THIS EST•_
WORK DONE
TOTAL DUE -
Fq
.REMAxxs
Due
to addition
90,005.85
1 800 00
160 079.0
1 960,079.0
98,003.95
otosaddition
.05
Due
.52
45,655.88
92,521.0
0.0
92,521.0
4-8-,J-1-0-.92
105
5
of street
.65
18,268.25
22 193.0
0.0 1
22.193.0
14 425.45
78.9
1,098.0 tons
21.0
23,058.1/2-129
,530.0
.44
.22
170.0
6,500.
4,818.00
566.94
2,550.00
6,500.00
al
1.90
46 721.7
320.0
Parker Ranch &
2.,_Duo�reeitan
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
18 694.0
1 160 0
1
100.0%
11
12
790,370.0 S.F.
.006
4 742.8
081:0
0.0 1 1.530.0
0.0 318_,081.0
Due to Addition
32,130.0 139. of streets
Due to Addition
70 908.0 151 of street
Due to Addition
of -street
7
8
9
10
Paint Double Yellow
Centerline
Cen
Paint 4" White Ed e Lin
Paint Crosswalks
Paint Pavement Markin s
10 950.0
2.477. 0
15
L.S.
L.F.
L.F.
each
L.S.
.44
.22
170.0
6,500.
4,818.00
566.94
2,550.00
6,500.00
18 694.0
1 160.0
12.0
100.0%
�8 225.36
225.20
2 040.0
6;5 00.0
`.170.
100.
Parker Ranch &
2.,_Duo�reeitan
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
18 694.0
1 160 0
1
100.0%
11
12
Install Type I'D Double
Yellow
Install Blue Markers
825.
33
each
each
4.40
9.00
3,630.00
297.00
0.0
1 417.0
1,417.0
58.0
6 234.80
522.0
171.
175.7
Due to addition
st & Parker
Due to addition
street
0.0
58.0
SHEET 1
OF .2
Y
eROJECT: SLURRY SEAL II, and CAPE SEAL
ON VARIOUS CITY STREETS
DATE: 9 -15 -89 EST. NO.
FROM: 10 -1 -89 TO: 10 -16 -89
PROGRESS PAY ESTI14ATE
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA. 95070
CONTRACTOR:
GRAHAM CONTRACTORS, INC.
ADDRESS: P. 0. Box 26770
San Jose, Ca. 95159
PHONE: (_408 ) 293 -9516
UNIT
WORK DONE
ORK DONE
°
TOTAL
WORK
M
DESCPIPTION
ANTITY'
UNIT
•PRICE
TOTAL
PREVIOUS ES
THIS EST.
WORK DONE
TOTAL DUE_
DONE
REMARKS
13
Paint 8" Left or Right
Turn Lane
1300
L.F.
.40
520.00
0.0
1,070.0
11070.0
428.0
82.3
14
One Extra Swee in
L.S.
L.S.
580.7
1,580.74
100.0%
0.0
.100%
1,836.16
100. (Extra
Sweeping
15
Paint 4" Broken White
6,940.0
L.F.
0.16
1,11Q.40
6,940.0
1.110-40
ue to addition
of strpets
16
Paint 6" Bike Lane
4,460.0
L.F.
0.33
1,471.80
0.0
4,460.0
4-1-46-0.0
1,471.80
Due to addition
Qf
17
Paint Stop gar Le en
4
each
40 0
160.0
0.0
4.0
4.0
160.0
`-
TOTAL
CONTRACT
AMOUNT:
247,343.
RECORD OF PREVIOUS PAYMENT
TOTAL DUE. . 297 870 .53
P.O.# 08 160
EST.
NO. DATE AMOUNT
MADE
BY: . -V
-
uk C4,1,"-
2 7 8 7. 0 5
ORGAN.
9W HR # 3031
1 10 -18 -89 168 441.66
CHECKED
�,
DATE
� q
BY: /1 Z1
LESS 10$ RETENTION: —�
ACCT. #
I
TOTAL PAYMENT: 2 6 8, 0 8 �+ 4 8
4530
DATE
2 11 -1 -89 70,496.94
APPRO� -� �
.•
LESS PREVIOUS PAYMENTS: 238 938.60
PROGRAM #
ri
�•
10 -20 -89
Harr
R, eacock
Date
PAYMENT DUE THIS EST.:
DIVISION #
City Manager
�4
TOTAL: 238,938.60J
SHEET 2
OF 2
t
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
J
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. / 1` '_ AGENDA ITEM �4 J
MEETING DATE: 12/6/89 CITY MGR.APPROVALG
ORIGINATING DEPT: Recreation
SUBJECT: Proposed Change in Community Center Rental Policy & Rates
Recommended Motion
Approve revised fee schedule and policy changes as recommended by staff.
Report Summary
Staff has reviewed the present Community Center rental rate structure and
would like to recommend an increase in the current fee schedule. Taken into
consideration were the increased cost to the City and fees charged by other
cities and organizations for similiar facilities. Fees were last revised
December 17, 1986_
It is also being recommended that groups or individuals be allowed to reserve
the Community Center up to 1 year in advance instead of the current 6 months.
Also, it is recommended that a group or individual that cancels their event
between 6 months and a year in advance loses one third of their deposit. If
the cancellation is between 3 and 6 months the City will retain two thirds,
and with less than 3 months notification 100% of the deposit will be forfeited
by the renter.
Fiscal impacts:
The Community Center rental revenue will increase by approximately 10 %. The
new fee schedule will become effective January 1, 1990 and will apply to all
applications filed from and after the effective date. The recommended fees
will increase revenue by $5,500 in fiscal year 1990 -1991.
Attachments
Current Policy & Rental Rate Schedule
Proposed Policy & Rental Rate Schedule
Resolution No.
H
OV 01 \_ 0•
1/1/90
1. All Community Center room reservations are made on a first come, first
served basis. No telephone reservations are taken. The Facility
Reservation Form must be completed at the Community`Center main office.
Facility rental hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00'a:m. to 5:00 p.m.
The completed form must be accompanied by the Processing Fee and
Security Deposit.
2. City of Saratoga initiated and /or sponsored activities, programs or
meetings will be given priority use of the Saratoga Community Center.
3. Reservations may not be made more than 1 year in advance of date of
use. If 1 year before the date requested falls on a Saturday, the
reservation may be made on the preceeding Friday. If 1 year before the
date requested falls on a Sunday, the reservation may be made on the
following Monday.
4. All rental groups must be out of the Community Center by 2:00 a.m. on
Fridays and Saturdays and 12:00 midnight on Sundays.
5. The City of Saratoga reserves the right to refuse rental of the
Community Center to individuals.
1. The non - refundable Processing Fee is to be paid at the-time the
Reservation Form is completed.
2. The Security Deposit is to be paid at the time the Reservation Form is
completed and it is to be in the form of a check or money order.
Security Deposits are refunded within one month after the date of the
event. If there are additional charges, damage to the building or it's
contents, overtime or maintenance charges, then a'deduction will be
made from the Deposit and the balance refunded. If the Deposit does
not cover the charges, the Licensee will be responsible for additional
fees. If the clean -up is not completed the entire Deposit shall be
forfeited.
3. All checks are to be made payable to the City of Saratoga. "
Lemong
1. All rental fees are to be paid'30 days in advance.
2.'If the event is cancelled between 6 & 12 months in advance one third of
the deposit will be forfeited. Between 3 & 6 months cancellation notice
will result in forfeiture of two thirds of'the deposit. The -City will
retain 100% of the deposit if the cancellation*is less than 3 months
from the event. If notification of cancellation is made less than
seven (7) days in advance, the entire deposit and "rental -fee will be
forfeited.
3. Functions exceeding the time limits listed on the Reservation Form
shall be charged appropriate rental fees and staff charges in minimums
of 30 minute increments. Applicants may only exceed their reservation
time limit it facility schedules and staff availability permit it.
a l
1. Non - profit groups will not be charged regular rental fees if the
following criteria is met:
a) Be non- profit and show evidence thereof.
b) At least 51% of persons in membership or attending the function
are Saratoga residents.
c) Admission fees are not charged for function.
d) Event is open to the public, advertised as such'and is for public
benefit.
2. Non - profit groups requesting use of the Community Center for the'
purpose of fundraising or when an admission fee is'charged must pay
regular rental fees.
1. THE LICENSEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SET UP AND CLEANUP OF THE EVENT.
2. Clean up responsibilities include:
a) Cleaning and returning tables to proper storage areas.
b) Cleaning, stacking and returning chairs to proper storage area.
c) Removing all decorations and emptying all trash cans and garbage
in the dumpsters located outside the Community Center.
d) All floors must be swept and spills mopped up. e"
e) The Center will provide brooms and mops and the group must supply
their own cleaning supplies.
3. Kitchen use and clean up responsibilities include: '
a) The garbage disposal is to be used for food wastes only. Do not
throw coffee grinds in the disposal.
b) All counters, sinks and the stove are to be washed clean.
1. At private events held at the Community Center, alcoholic beverages may
be served only after the "Permission to Serve Alcohol "'form is filled
with the Community Center Office.
�Ii.
2. A group or organization wishing to sell alcoholic beverages or charging
an admission price which includes alcoholic beverages will be required
to obtain, at their own expense, the appropriate license from the
Alcoholic Beverage Commission. A 24 hour liquor'licens"e can be acquired
at the:
Alcoholic Beverage Commission
Santa Clara County District Office
100 Paseo de San Antonio, Suite 119
San Jose, CA 95113
Phone: (408) 277 -1200
� 4. ' "Mali
The numbers listed below are room capacities determined by the Fire
Marshall.
Multipurpose Room
Standin-
400
Sittin-
190'`
Senior Center Large Room
275
130
Snack Bar Area
110
50
Meeting Room
45'
30
Arts & Crafts Room
45
30
.
1. An employee of the Community Center shall be present during all hours
of use of the facility. The employee on duty will-be responsible for
control of opening and closing of the facility and all rooms, control
of lights and equipment. The staff person will usually be iri the main
office and will be available to answer any questions regarding use of
the building. THE. STAFF PERSON TE N-QI RESPONSIBLE EDE = a Qa CLEAN
HT--
2. Groups composed of minors must be supervised by one ("1) adult for each
twenty (20) minors at all times while they are using'the''facility.
3. The use of nails, staples, screws, etc. on tables, wall or other -
equipment is not permitted. Tape, if used, 'must be removed immediately
following the event.
4. Applicant will be responsible for any damage to facilities and must
leave facilities in the same condition received, including areas
outside the building.
5. The City of Saratoga is not liable for accidents, injuries or loss of
individual property in connection with use of the Community Center.
The City may require proof of insurance coverage.
6. Users shall observe, obey and comply with all'applicable City, County,
State and Federal laws.
7. Approval for use will not be granted to a person under 21 years of age.
A— PROCESSING FEE:
The non - refundable processing fee of $35 is to be paid at`the time the
Reservation Form is completed.
B. SECURITY DEPOSIT:
The Security Deposit is to be paid at the time the Reservation Form is
completed.
Function without alcoholic beverage $100
function with alcoholic beverage $3001
C. ROOM RATES:
The rental fees are to be paid at least 30 days in advance-of your
function.
1.
Community Center Multipurpose
(includes use
of kitchen)
2.
Senior Center
Large Room
(includes use
of kitchen)
3.
Patio Room
4.
Multipurpose
& Patio Room
5.
Dance Room or
Arts & Crafts Room
6.
Senior Center
Backyard
7.
Multipurpose
Room Backyard
$60 /hr $ 75 /hr
$55 /hr" $ 65 /hr
$40 /hr $ 50 /hr
$90 /hr 11 $110 /hr
$15 /hr- . $'20 /hr
$45 /day" $ 45 /day
$60 /day $ 60 /day
8. The regular room rental rates are not charged for the time spent
setting up and cleaning up. This fee is charged for all time spent
in the Center before and after the event.
Set Up and Clean Up Time $35 /hr $ 45 /hr
(Minimum of 2 hours charged if not prior to'or after function time:)
D. NON - PROFIT GROUPS
Non- profit groups will not be charged the regular rental fees if (1)
admission fees are not charged for the function (2) event is open to the
public and is for public benefit (3) at least 51 %b of the persons in the
membership or attending the function are Saratoga residents. An employee
of the Community Center shall be present during all hours if use of the
facility.
Non- profit rate:
$15 /hr
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE APPLICANT TO HAVE FULL PAYMENT TO THE OFFICE
THIRTY (30) DAYS IN ADVANCE OF THE FUNCTION.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ALTERING FEE SCHEDULE FOR
COMMUNITY CENTER RENTALS
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby resolves as follows:
SECTION 1: The following schedule of fees is hereby established fo
payment to the City of Saratoga on application for each of the following use
of the Community Center. This fee schedule shall become effective January 1
1990 and shall be applicable to all applications filed from and after th
effective date.
Processing Fee
Multipurpose & Patio Room (includes kitchen)
Multipurpose Backyard
Senior Center Backyard
Multipurpose Room (includes kitchen)
Patio Room
Dance Room
Arts & Crafts Room
Senior Center Large Room (includes kitchen)
Fee for set -up and clean -up time
Non - profit group rate
Security Deposit without alcoholic beverage
Security Deposit with alcoholic beverage
$ 35.00
$ 35.00
90 /hr
110 /hr
60 /day
60 /day
45 /day
45 /day
60 /hr
75 /hr
40 /hr
50 /hr
15 /hr
20 /hr
15 /hr
20 /hr
55 /hr
65 /hr
$ 35 /hr $ 45 /hr
$ 15 /hr $ 15 /hr
$100 $100
$300 $300
The above and foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting of the Cit
Council of the City of Saratoga held on the day of 1989
by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MAYOR '
T .
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
7
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. AGENDA ITEM: v�
MEETING DATE: 12/6/89 CITY MANAGER:
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Parks & Maintenance
SUBJECT: Change in Rental Policy & Rates for HAKONE GARDENS,
CITY PARKS and ATHLETIC FIELD USE
Recommended Action:
Approve revised fee schedule and certain policy changes.
Report Summary:
Staff has reviewed the present City Park rental rate structure and
would like to recommend an increase in the current fee schedule.
Taken into consideration were fees charged for similar facilities,
as well as increases in costs for insurance, staffing, etc. Fees
were last revised December, 1986.
It is also recommended that renters be allowed to reserve the Parks
up to one year in advance instead of the current six months. In
addition, it is recommended that anyone cancelling their event
between 6 months and a year in advance will forfeit one -third of
their deposit; cancelling between 3 and 6 months forfeits two -
thirds, and with less than 3 months notification, 100% of the
deposit will be forfeited. No additonal policy changes are
requested at this time.
Fiscal Impacts:
The new fee schedule will become effective January 1, 1990 and will
apply to all applications filed after the effective date.
Attachments:
1. Current rental rate schedule
2. Proposed rental rate schedule
2. Resolution No.
Motion and Vote:
t j I
WILDWOOD PARK
PICNICS
Resident 25+ people
Non - Resident 25+
WEDDINGS
Less than 50
More than 50
Fund Raising Events
HAKONE GARDENS
Resident Base Fee
Non -Res. Base Fee
Use of Lower House
ATHLETIC FIELD USE
City Sponsored Event
Per Person /Per Season
CURRENT DATE DAMAGE
FEES GUARANTEE DEPOSIT
25.00
100.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
100.00
50.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
100.00
300.00 100.00 200.00
350.00 100.00 200.00
75.00 100.00 200.00
No Charge None
5.00 None
WILDWOOD PARK
Residents (25 -50)
Residents - over 50
Non -Res. (25 -50)
Non -Res. - over 50
Fund - Raising
HAKONE GARDENS
Resident Base Fee
Non -Res. Base Fee
Use of Lower House
ATHLETIC FIELD USE
City Sponsored Event
Residents, Per Field
Non -Res., Per Field
*Date Guarantee Fee
Applied to Rental
December 1989
PROPOSED *DATE DAMAGE
FEES GUARANTEE DEPOSIT
50.00
100.00
100.00
75.00
100.00
100.00
75.00
100.00
100.00
125.00
100.00
100.00
200.00
100.00
100.00
350.00 175.00 300.00
400.00 200.00 300.00
100.00 150.00 300.00
No Charge
None
15.00
None
25.00
None
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION ALTERING FEE SCHEDULE FOR CITY PARKS,
HAKONE GARDENS AND ATHLETIC FIELD USE
SECTION 1. The following schedule of fees is hereby established
for payment to the City of Saratoga on application for each of the
following locations. This schedule shall become effective January
1, 1990 and shall be applicable to all applications filed from and
after the effective date.
Wildwood Park - 25 to 50 persons
Wildwood Park - 50 + persons
Fund - Raising
Wildwood Damage Deposit
Hakone Gardens - Gardens Only
Hakone Gardens Lower House
Hakone Damage Deposit
Per Field Use
Resident Non - Resident
$ 50.00 $ 75.00
$ 75.00 $125.00
$200.00 $200.00
$100.00 $100.00
$350.00 $400.00
$100.00 $100.00
$300.00 $300.00
$ 15.00 $ 25.00
The above and foregoing resolution was adopted at a regular meeting
of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the
day of 1989 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
City Clerk
MAYOR
SAR q-� T
A OGA CITY COUNC I L
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY N0. II AGENDA ITEM:
q-�r
MEETING DATE: 12/6/89 CITY MANAGER: 4�gz
ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: Maintenance
SUBJECT: BIG BASIN WAY CROSSWALKS
Recommended Action:
Authorize an additional $5,000 allocation to be placed in
contingency fund for use in modifying design of Big Basin Way
crosswalks.
Report Summary•
The City's Public Works Inspector has reviewed the plans for the
pedestrian crosswalks which are due to be installed in the very
near future along Big Basin Way. He has recommended and I concur,
that the current design will create an on -going maintenance problem
for the City. We have submitted a modified design to Cal Trans,
who has received a proposal for the change order of slightly over
$23,000.
While this is considerably more than we had anticipated, and it
does exceed, by more than $3,256.85, the money in the contingency
fund we have with Cal Trans, it is my recommendation that we
authorize this expenditure.
Fiscal Impacts:
Should no additional contingencies be forthcoming, the City will
be refunded the unused amount.
Attachments:
1. Resolution appropriation.
Motion and Vote:
i
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2575.8
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS AND AMENDING THE F.Y. 1990 BUDGET
WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the City Manager that the
following transfer of appropriations and increase in the present
budget appropriations be made:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the budget of the City of
Saratoga adopted by Resolution 2575 be amended as follows:
Transfer:
$ 5,000 (0001 -2000) from FUND BALANCE
$ 5,000 (9010- 4510 -0957) to BIG BASIN WAY RECONSTRUCTION
Purpose:
To fund additional cost of crosswalks due to design
modifications.
The above and foregoing resolution was pased and adopted at a
regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the day of
December 6, 1989 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
MAYOR
RESOLUTION NUMBER 2575.8
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
INCREASING APPROPRIATIONS AND AMENDING THE F.Y. 1990 BUDGET
WHEREAS, it has been recommended by the City Manager that the
following transfer of appropriations and increase in the present
budget appropriations be made:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the budget of the City of
Saratoga adopted by Resolution 2575 be amended as follows:
Transfer:
$ 5,000 (0001 -2000) from FUND BALANCE
$ 5,000 (9010- 4510 -0957) to BIG BASIN WAY RECONSTRUCTION
Purpose:
To fund additional cost of crosswalks due to design
modifications.
The above and foregoing resolution was pased and adopted at a
regular meeting of the Saratoga City Council held on the day of
December 6, 1989 by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ATTEST:
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
MAYOR
SAR�lTOG71 CITY comic=
ExECSr =Iva SW=W No. I <-i
AGMnA rm 4-4
MEETING MUMS December 6. 198 9 CITY JM. APBRwA442
ORIGINATING OZ"S Enaineerina j
BIIHJECTS Traffic Safety Improvements on Parker Ranch Road and
Parker Ranch Court.
RdCOMMMUd motion: Adopt Resolution No. MV
"Resolution
Designating the Intersection of Parker Ranch Road and Parker Ranch
Court as Stop Intersection and a Yield Intersection. ".
RapOrt Summaw: After many requests from the Parker Ranch Homeowner's
Association and many reviews by the engineering staff, on the inter-
section of Parker Ranch Road and Parker Ranch Court, the proposal to
install a stop sign on Parker Ranch Road (for eastbound only) at its
intersection with Parker Ranch Ct.; install yield signs on Parker Ranch
Rd., turning right onto Parker Ranch Ct. and on Parker Ranch`Ct., turn-
ing left onto westbound Parker Ranch Rd.. This proposal would also
eliminate the existing stop sign on northbound Parker Ranch Ct. at Parker
Ranch Rd. The Parker Ranch Homeowners Association, the Public Safety
Commission, and the Engineering Dept. have all agreed that this proposal
is workable and should be implemented.
Fiscal Impacts: The cost to install the stop sign and the yield signs
and place the markings and striping along with removing the existing
stop sign, legend and stop bar should amount to approximately $750 and
would come from the traffic safety budget (3033 - 3010).
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. MV-
2. Sketch showing proposed Traffic Safety Improvements.
3. Memo from Public Safety Commission to Engineering.
Motion��ptoa= ublic Safety Commission from Engineering.
-- pRonoz c Ro.
1
c
t � .► t
11 p tt
it \ tt
tl � tt
it
II � 0 II
IR2&f) i t
II .i fl
II
SCA L E: -1 N 30'
I I— — ►__H__S kp°cl Plank
II —II
l�
II 1b
R p -4 er ,00 ,�1 P
� 11 A►
11 7b
-- - - ws3
— —1 �Q.19o�
t /rnrAa Q //-z
RI
tz' n
R Rik
; Aftwe
\�
DRAWN BY CITY OF SARATOGA
j�orsei STANDARD DRAWING
APPROVED BY R O
.VVTER,5'£C T 1,011 - A4R1<'£.P PANCh' 00AV
A1v4q PAR,eER RANCH CaU,PT
1
SCALE
HOR. 1
— ,shawrl
VERT. 1 =
DATE
11121199
i
OTTE
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
November 17, 1989
To: Erman Dorsey
From: Community Services Director
Subject: Parker Ranch Court /Parker Ranch Road Intersection
This is to inform you that the Saratoga Public Safety Commission,
at their meeting of November 13, 1989, unanimously agreed to
support your recommendation in favor of the modifications to the
intersection of Parker Ranch Court and Parker Ranch Road which
were developed by the Parker Ranch Homeowners Association Board
of Directors as their "Proposal No. 111.
This recommendation included the installation of two new yield
signs for northbound traffic on Parker Ranch Court heading west
onto Parker Ranch Road, and eastbound traffic on Parker Ranch
Road heading south onto Parker Ranch Court; the elimination of
the stop sign for northbound traffic on Parker Ranch Court
heading eastbound on Parker Ranch Road; and the addition of a
stop sign for eastbound traffic on Parker Ranch Road at the
intersection with Parker Ranch Court.
Please refer to your copy of Proposal No. 1 for further clarifi-
cation. Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
rare re M
jm
cc: Public Safety Commission
0�Uv_ Qq 0&M&ZQ)(5&
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 887 -3438
MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Safety Commission DATE: 11 -6 -89
FROM: Engineering Department
SUBJECT: Parker Ranch Road /Parker Ranch Court
Many hours have been expended reviewing the above
subject intersection. There have been numerous pro-
posals, by the Engineering Department, to eliminate
any confusion or conflicts which might be encountered
by motorists. These proposals have been opposed by the
Parker Ranch Homeowners Association.
The attached letter along with two proposals, from the
Parker Ranch Homeowners Association, show two variations
of stop sign /yield sign installations. Of these, pro-
posal Number 1 would be the most workable and practical,
with a minimum of potential conflicts. Proposal Number
2 does not address the conflict potential that concerns
the residents.
The recommendation to approve the homeowners' proposal
Number 1 is in order, and hopefullY the Commission will
unanimously support this proposal.
Attach 1
I .
Parker Ranch Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 3077
Saratoga, CA 95070 -1077
October 31, 1989
Todd W. Argow
Community Services Director
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Mr. Argow:
At the October meeting of the Board of Directors of the Parker Ranch Homeowners
Association, Board Members discussed the Engineering Department staff recommenda-
tions for modifications to the intersection of Parker Ranch Road and Parker Ranch
Court. It was unanimously agreed that the proposed changes are too complex,
unnecessarily expensive, and perhaps problematic as regards the possibility of cars
stacking up at the stop at the tip of the expanded island. We would rather see a
minimum of changes so as to make the solution to our problem quick and easy to
implement. We have devised two proposals, which are attached to this letter. Both
would simply use a combination of stop and yield signs with the existing intersection
design and island in order to halt opposing traffic before it enters the most dangerous
area of the intersection.
We will be happy to discuss these proposals with the Public Safety Commission at its
forthcoming meeting on November 13.
Sincerely,
Ronni Lacroute
Secretary, Parker Ranch H. O. A.
\r�
l► ii
11 tt
1 tt
II 't
tt
� 111 It
If ii
It
!,CA L E: / :30' ~k
f!o "J.s .kE `� �'►� - X11 1
IL
9r5oro
N
DRAWN BY CITY OF SARATOGA
E. oar-Vey
STANDARD DRAWING
APPROVED BY
NTERSECT /G/�l - RARKER R-viv" 80.40
.4No PARKSM RAIVOCH cr,
fs I
SCALE
HOR, V, -
- SNOwN
VERT. 1 =
DATE
/,v , / 989
spit,,/
11 rr
tl '�
11 II
alit;jl tl
I) II
II II
II
.fCA L E: / 30'
�—e+ —s ~k
II
1
lb
ewes
oRAwr, BY
� E. Dose y Su
IE CITY OF SARATOGA HoR. III _
STANDARD DRAWING
=
- SHOWN
VERT. 1
APPROVED BY de X f T / N ` DATE
N7FRSECT 14w - AWWMER RA#VC.SI Ro.40
AND PARKER RANCH,/ CT,
=Z numm NO. 4 AGEOU ITEN -,
MEETING DAM s _ » - A - R g cm mu. APPROVArt::I_*'
ORIGINATING OWT, Engineerina
SUBJE=s Stop Sign Installation on Glasgow Drive and Glasgow Court
at their Intersection with Miljevich Drive
Racommendid Motions
Adopt Resolution No. MV- "Resolution Designating the
intersection of Glasgow Drive and Miljevich Drive; and Glasgow Ct.
and Miljevich Drive as a stop intersection."
Import summary t
As a result from a request to look into the safety.of the
above subject intersection, it has been determined that stop signs
be installed on both Glasgow Drive and Glasgow Court at their
intersection with Miljevich Drive. Presently these are uncontrolled
intersections which are within 200 feet of Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road.
There have been two right angle collisions at this intersection.
The Public Safety Commission unanimously endorsed the recommendation
to install stop signs at these intersections.
Fiscal. maso!m8u.
The cost to install the stop signs and place the necessary markings
should amount to $300 of which would come from the traffic safety
budget (3033- 3010).
Attachments:
1. ' Resolution No. MV-.
2. Memo from Public Safety Commission to Engineering.
3. Memo to Public Safety.Commission from Engineering.
Motion and Votes
X.
(KMUW oo §&MkU00 0&
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
NOV 2 0 19' 3'J
November 17, 1989
�TIV 0i
To: Erman Dorsey �NCIHE'=
CI i Y E:
From: Community Services Director
Subject: Traffic Safety Improvement at Mil j evich Drive and
Glasgow Drive /Court
This is to inform you that the Public Safety Commission, at their
regular November 13, 1989, meeting, unanimously endorsed your
recommendation to install stop signs on both Glasgow Drive and
Glasgow Court at their intersections with Miljevich Drive.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
1�
Todd W. Arg
jm
cc: Public Safety Commission
i a
UT91 o 0&MffLjQ)(5&
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3438
MEMORANDUM
TO: Public Safety Commission
FROM: Engineering Department
DATE: October 2, 1989
SUBJECT: Traffic Safety Improvement at Miljevich Drive
and Glasgow Drive /Glasgow Court
We have been requested by Mrs. Dobson, 14234 Saratoga -
Sunnyvale Road, to look into the safety of the inter-
section of Miljevich Drive and Glasgow Drive /Glasgow Ct.
Presently there are no traffic controls at this inter-
section.
With vehicles coming off of Saratoga- Sunnyvale Road,
which is less than 200 feet from this intersection, at
a rate of speed faster than the posted 25 mph it makes
it very necessary to assign right -of -way by having vehicles
traveling northbound on Glasgow Drive and southbound on
Glasgow Court stop before entering or crossing Miljevich
Drive.
There have been two (2) right angle accidents at this
location within the past 5 years.
Recommend that stop signs
Drive and Glasgow Court at
Miljevich Drive.
obert S. Shook
City Engineer
ERD /df
Attachment
be installed on both Glasgow
their intersection with
°b
Q
j1
I I
It
II
ii
II
II
I�
II
li
I II
I I
11
II
n
.I
i1
l�
II•
I I
I I
I�
II
II V
I�
II `
II.
II
� SCALE_
II
II
II
11
i� N\
II � II II
V4,
v II u
s
DRAWN BY CITY OF SARATOGA
G y STANDARD DRAWING
APPROVED BY " ' - - /�r�- �/±±�7�r
,9ZAJ 0*V JM AJVV C7Z�,,'SQ7 �I�
SCALE
VERT. 1
DATE
CITY OF SARATOGA-
EOLLISION DIAGRAM
INTERSECTION: # /LJE✓ /CH 00. AND 614Wow 09. ��LASI�o"1 CT.
PERIOD: 4 Year-r- 9 ",,fm -r FROM: Jaw. / l Aef T O : ,OlfSe/t�
PREPARED BY: Zrma'l Dorsey DATE:
Jf
Mic ✓EVicH
O
h�
�V
V
AMC
O
�4
NUMBER OF ACCIDENTS
SYMBOLS
TYPES OF COLLISIONS
SHOW FOR
EACH ACCIDENT
I
--*—MOVING VEHICLE
—0-6-0— REAR ENO
2 PROPERTY DAMAGE ONLY
.}}:.SACKING VEHICLE
1. TIME OF DAY, DAYS DATE
NO MNVOLVED VEHICLE
—p*a— HEAD ON
..o--- _P9DHSTRIAN
?C SIDESWIPE
2 WEATHER AND ROAD SURFACE
O
—IF UNUSUAL CONDITION
INJURY OR FATAL
+mms.�
Q PARKED VEHICLE
OUT OF CONTROL
EXISTED
13 FIXED OBJECT
LEFT TURN
0 FATAL ACCIDENT
! MITE— IF BETWEEN DUSK
TOTAL ACCIDENTS
O INJURY ACCIDENT
RIGHT ANGLE
AND DAWN
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA, CALIFORNIA 95070 u ✓1 �3�
(408) 867 -3438
MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor & City Council DATE: 12/6/89
FROM: Stephen Emslie, Planning Director
SUBJECT: Appeal of DR -89 -065, V -89 -021 & LL -89 -005; Dymand
At its meeting of November 15, 1989 meeting, the City Council
express concern that the lack of access to the appellant's rear
yard prevented routine weed abatement and repair of the drainage
swale bisecting their parcel. At the hearing, it was clear that
the appellants did not have permanent access over the applicant's
property for disking and weed abatement. However, there was a
question whether the appellants had access for erosion control by
way of a Water District easement.
Therefore, the Council requested staff to investigate the
presence of Water District easements for purposes of maintaining
the appellant's swale and preventing erosion of their property.
In addition to the questions regarding maintenance of the ease-
ments, the Council discussed the possibility of future recrea-
tional trails implemented from the City Master Plan serving the
appellant's property. As staff reported at the public hearing,
recreational trails extending from the Parker Ranch to Mt. Eden
Road are planned for this vicinity. At this time, staff is
investigating the location of a trail on property proposed for a
subdivision that is west of the Dymand property due to more
favorable topography. A trail on the westerly side of the Dymand
property will not interface with the Nieman property and will not
facilitate the access they are seeking.
Since the Council's November 15th hearing, staff has found no
Santa Clara Valley Water District maintenance easement over the
Nieman property. When the lot was created in 1976, the Water
District nor the City required access easements to this property
to maintain drainage facilities. In 1983, when the Nieman home
was approved no requirement for access was made as a condition by
either the City or the Water District. The Council will find
copies of these actions attached to this memorandum for further
reference.
1
Staff discussed with the Water District the rationale behind the
lack of Water District access to the Nieman's swale. According
to Water District officials, the swale is considered to be a
private facility which the district does not maintain. There-
fore, the responsibility for maintenance lies with the private
property owner.
Due to the absence of Water District access easement and the
Nieman onus for maintenance, of both the vegetation and the
swale, a narrowly defined public safety easement could be consid-
ered to protect the surrounding properties from hazards associat-
ed with the lack of maintenance of the rear yard. An easement
for safety reasons only would be unimproved access allowing
vehicular access for annual weed abatement, and erosion control
related to the drainage swale.
Staff feels it important to point out that a narrowly defined
easement for safety purposes is vastly different in scope than
the vehicular access requested by the appellants. If the Council
finds that the property safety in the vicinity is in danger due
to a lack of access to the Nieman property, then a limited and
unimproved easement should be delineated across the Dymand
property. A vehicular easement to the Nieman's property for
ingress and egress that would be graded and improved does not
address the fundamental safety concerns expressed at the previous
Council meeting. As stated in staff's prior recommendation,
conditions imposed on development must bear a connection to the
project proposed. In this case, a vehicular easement is not in
response to a direct impact created by the proposed development,
and is not recommended by staff.
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the City Council uphold the Planning Com-
mission approval of DR -89 -065, V -89 -021 and LL -89 -005 giving
consideration to an added condition that a limited and unimproved
safety easement be granted to the appellant for routine weed
abatement and erosion control subject to the approval of the City
Atto ney.
7
tep en slie
Plannin Director
Attachments
SE /dsc
2
5 utr d' rr.rVA I
*(Amended)
I1- 3 --1(0
SDR -1272 ORVILLE I TELSTAD PADERO AVENUE, TENTATIVE SITE APPROVAL - 4 LOTS
This project complies with all objectives of the 1974 General Plan,.and all requirements
of the Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances of the-City of Saratoga. A Negative Declaration
was made and filed with the County of Santa Clara Recorder's Office relative to the
environmental impact of this project on October 15, 1976
The Staff Report recommends approval of the tentative map for SDR -1272 '(Exhibit A -5
,dated December 16, 1976) subject to the following conditions:
I. GENERAL CONDITIONS
A. Comply_with Standard Engineering Conditions. dated .November 2, 1976.
*11. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT--- -
A. Construct standard driveway approaches.
.B. Dedicate and improve Padero Avenue to provide for a Aefoot street with
26' of improvements from Chiquita Way to turnaround.
C. Watercourses must be kept free of obstacles which will change, retard
or prevent flow.
1D. Convey drainage water to street, storm sewer or watercourse as approved
by the Director of Public Works.
E. Engineered improvement plans required for street, and storm sewer
construction
F. Bond and inspection fee as determined from engineered plans to be posted
and paid:
G. Standard Engineering conditions.
III. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - BUILDING DEPARTMENT
A. A detailed soils report is required. Said report shall address, but not.
be limited to the following:
a) Slope stability of the hillside
b) Surface and subsurface soils conditions of
each specific building site.
c) Development of recommendations.regarding
grading and site preparation, residential
foundations, site drainage, geotechnical
review anf field inspection.
B. Parcels A and C are located on what should be considered the "Flood Plain"
of Calabazas Creek. The high water line of. the 100 year flood should be
evaluated and protective measures considered for these two parcels.
C. Prior to the issuance of any grading -or building permit a grading plan,
prepared by a registered civil engineer, shall be submitted for review
and approval. Grading plan shall show contours, cuts g
, fills, draina
and cubic yards of earth moved. All grading shall be contoured to match
existing natural topography.
Il. Foundations shall be designed by a registered civil engineer.
'y. zr i i�urva�r
RE: 'SDR -1272, Orvi? Telstad
IV. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - HEALTH DEPARTMENT
A. Sewage disposal to be provided by sanitary sewers installed and
connected by developer to existing sewer main. Prior to final
approval adequate bond shall be posted with Cupertino Sanitary
District to assure completion of sewers as planned.
B. Domestic water shall be provided by San Jose Water Works Company.
V. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - SARATOGA FIRE DISTRICT
=A. Construct driveway 14 feet minimum width, plus one foot shoulders
using double seal coat O&S or better on 6" Agg. Base from public
street or access road to proposed dwelling. Slope driveway shall
not exceed 1227. without adhering the following:
Driveways having slopes between 122/, to 15% shall be
surfaced using 22" of A.C. on 6" of A.B.
Driveways having slopes between 15% and 17k shall be
surfaced using 4" of PCC concrete rough surfaced on
4" Agg. Base and shall not exceed 50 feet in length.
Driveways with greater sloes or longer length will
not be accepted.
'B. Turn- arounds. Construct a turn- around at the proposed dwelling site
having a 32' inside radius. Other approved type turn- around must
meet requirements of the Fire Chief. Details shall be�shown on
building plans.
C. Curves. Driveway shall have anii.nimum inside curve radius of 42 feet.
'D. Parking. Provide a parking area for four emergency vehicles at pro-
posed building site, or as required by the Fire Chief. Details shall
be shown on building plans.
E. Water System. Extension of existing water system adjacent to site is
required for fire protection. Plans to show location of water mains .
and fire hydrants.
F. The developer shall install 2 hydrants that meets Saratoga Fire District
specifications and deposit 390 to cover hydrant rental for a five (5)
years. Hydrants shall be installed and accepted prior to construction
of any buildings.
G. Proposed dwelling must have minimum recognized water supply cable of
delivering 1000 GPM for 2 Hours. This is based upon the Insurance
Services Office grade for determining a required Fire Flow to maintain
a Grade five (5) rating.
H. Provide 15 foot clearance over the road or driveway (vertical) to
building site, remove all limbs wires or other obstacles.
r'
STAFF REPORT
RE: SDR -1272, Orville I. Telstad
VI. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS __PARKS AND RECREATION
A. Dedicate additional 15 feet for trail easement on east side of Padero
Avenue running from beginning of Padero Avenue.to property line of
Lot A (Exhibit B, Section A).
B. Dedicate for trail easement purposes a twenty (20) foot easement
running west from end of Section A to the southwest corner of the
property, Lot A. This section of trail easement is to include a
switchback as per Exhibit B, Section B.
C. Dedicate trail easement fifteen (15) feet wide between edge of road
and top of creek bank on east side of Padero Avenue (Exhibit B,
Section C).
D. Dedicate ten (10) foot wide trail easement along east property line.
This dedication will require're- alignment of access road (Exhibit B,
Section D).
E. Dedicate fifteen (15) foot trail easement from the end of Section B
(Exhibit B) to northeast edge of property. Culvert will have to be
widened an additional 15 feet to comply with this condition.
VII. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS - PLANNING DEPARTMENT
=A. Design Review approval required prior to issuance.of any building
permit.
Donal& R-.--Burt
Assistant Planner
*Land Development Committee Agenda: 11/4/76
*Amended 11/3/76: II. PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
falS$) Ei67
�r
Community Development -w
ebruary ll, 1933
Y
r and`Mrs. Loy Coffey
O654:Leonard Road
aratoga, CA 95070
E;, Applications #V -602 and MA -345
•- SARATOG ;GA'LIFOf
r k
t
r;
V
�s
rear Mr and Mrs. Coffey: 4 ;
i VI
t`l- l s,'ineeiing of February 9, 193; the City of Saratoga Planniri
ommission gave consideration to your request for Design Review';
nd,Variance approval to construct a two -story single family =
welling.which maintains 20' side Yard setbacks where 30' is
equired, located at 13217 Padero Court.
fter.careful review of this request, the Planning Commission 4
ranted,.approval to V -602 and A -345, per Exhibits "B -1" and
nd the- amended Staff Report dated January 13, 1933. A copy of=w
aid Staff Report is enclosed for your records, along with copies
(..,Resolutions RV -602 -1 and MA- 345 -1.
his decision is subject to a 10 -day (calendar) appeal period,
uring`;which time you may appeal, and a 15 -day period during whic'.
ime U ..City Council may appeal the decision. After the expira
ion of,:;this appeal period, you may a ,)ply for a building permit:
resenting this letter or a copy thereof, with a copy of the encl
Dnditions attached to each set of plans'
lease be advised that this variance is only good for one year and,','-
he- design review is valid for eighteen months. During this time 5
he "building permit must be issued and construction commenced;
therwise the application may be renewed for one additional year;'
rovidia ;that prior,to the expiration and application for renewal
sfiled';with the City Planning Commission, who may grant or de
hi ny �.
ps ren�n`ewal application4 .t • '
fyou haveany questions concerning this natter not,.'''
please do not,.
asitate':.to' contact our office..
truly
'yours,
S ook � ?x ;.. �, s" ro a�..,,`�;:
s< ., :�
t ni.ni:%`n.n.w.... i ♦ .fl......1 ..
.... .. _. + .. ,. :_ _. _ s..,�,.. w...sa?
ZIP% T
'0.
TXMLUrION A-845-1
crry OF vmtm% c•omissim
STATE OF CALIFORNIA
3%1� , the City of Saratoga Planning Commission has received an application
b . r Design Review Approval of a two-story single family dwelling which
, ncroeches into, the required side yard setbacks (20' where 301 .. �;and
.s required) at the northwestern terminus of Padero Ct. (13217 Pajero Ct.)
'IHEREAS, the applicant .(has) - q=x=M) met the burden of proof required to
upport•hils said application,
MIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that. after careful consideration of the site
aan, architectural drat-rings, landscape plans and other mdabits subm.tted'in connec-
loixwith this matter, the application of DON COFFEY
or Design Review Approval be and the same is hereby (granted) (dMdX41 subject to
le following conditions:
. `Per the amended Staff Raport dated January '18, 1983 and Exhibits
.;uB-111 and "C-l".
I-PAMD XM ADOPTED by the City of Saratoga Planning Comussion, State of
California, this 9th day of February 19 83 by the
�,.fol_lo%ring roll call vote:
-:S: Commissioners Hlava, McGoldrick,- Nellis, Schaefer and Siegfried
Z: Commissioners Bolger and Crowther
M%T: None
Plan—rTnz CtSi;;n)XsioA
MiNan,
4
7
_ !. Ali ~ _ •FX.4 3 � .'.
b
ty
REPORT TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Ctty of Sototo,
*Amended 2/9/83
DATE: 1/18/83
DA'.
Commission Meeting: 2/9/83
SUBJECT: V -602, A -845, Loy & Judith Coffey, 13217 Padero Court
----------------------------------------------------------------------------
REQUEST: Design Review and Variance approval to construct a two
story single family dwelling which maintains 20' side yard setbacks
where 30' is required. Site Modification approval is also required
to vary from the approved site development plan.
►lT 7�1111T1.T /`
MAMA.
PARCEL SIZE: 2.58 acres GENERAL PLAN DESIGNATION: Slope
Conservation
ZONING: NHR
NOTICING: Notice of this project has been sent to surrounding
property owners, posted on site and advertised in the Saratoga
News.
SITE DATA:
SURROUNDING LAND USES: Single family residential
SITE SLOPE: 31% SLOPE AT BUILDING SITE: 8%
NATURAL FEATURES: The building site area on the forward portion
of the lot is fairly level and vegetated with grasses. Toward
the rear of the property there exists a drainage swale and a
primarily oak forrested hillside. The applicant is proposing
to fill a portion of the swale channel at the rear of the building
site. Essentially this involves a straightening out of the
channel where it has cut into the site along the back of the
proposed structure (See Exhibit "D "). The widest area of fill
is 15' from the existing top of the bank out into the channel
where a retaining wall 7' high maximum would be constructed.
This will divert the intermittent flow of water away from this
portion of the bank. (A letter is included from the applicants
iizengineer to this affect).
`'..
:�1
A =845 A01-.11, 602> M a 1/18 83M ,r
The applicant also proposes to construct a deck across the err
'.channel at the eastern end of the proposed retaining wall.
'- The City Geologist has reviewed the proposal. His recommendation``
is included.
PROJECT CONSIDERATIONS:
HISTORY: This site was part of a four lot subdivision (SDR -1272)
approved by the City on December 16, 1976. This site is the
K.i last parcel to be developed. A
The setbacks approved with the tentative map indicates 20' side
�
yards. The NHR (Northwestern Hillsides Residential District)
ordinance adopted after this subdivision approval requires 30' 7a
side yard setbacks for two story structures. Staff has consulted
the City Attorney and it-was determined that a variance would
be necessary to allow 20" side setbacks. {
GRADING REQUIRED: CUT: 175 Cu. Yds. FILL: 120 Cu. Yds.
CUT DEPTH: 4 Ft. FILL DEPTH: 7� Ft. '
Y
1: *SETBACKS: Front -45' Right side- 25' Left side -20' Rear - 250' ° a
s�
HEIGHT: 29'8" maximum.E;
*SIZE OF STRUCTURE: 4300 sq. ft. (including garage)
.,
FLOOR AREA: 6,200 square feet allowed b ordinance. This project complies
;u with floor area requirement.
'. IMPERVIOUS COVERAGE: 5%
COLORS & MATERIALS: Beige stucco, stone veneer exterior, with a
wood sha a roof.
.K�
SOLAR: Fair orientation, a small portion of roof faces south. y,
FINDINGS:
1. Physical Hardship
The subject site is constrained in that the buildable area of
` this site is limited to the front of the site adjacent to Padero
Court. This area also becomes narrower toward the street so
that the building site area ranges from 70' to 25' in width
(with the 30' setbacks) in a 70' distance (from the front set -
` back to the Swale).
It should be noted that the building footprint shown on the
tentative map indicated 20' foot setbacks.
Staff feels that since the proposed side setback of 20' were
allowed for all other structures in this tract, the proposed
structure would be compatable. Staff also feels that the constrained,,
building area does present a physical hardship.
Reporto -th e Phanninq 'Commis s ion
`Page 3
, t
A= 8'; V -6 1/18/83
45 02 i
:2. `Exceptional or Extraordinary Circumstances
at M1 N'�€� -F.
- Staff feels that the physical hardship associated with the '.
1`.
building site presents an exceptional circumstance which does
a not apply generally to other properties in the same zoning district.,
Yr
Strict or Literal Interpretation
Other property owners in this tract (zoned NH R) were allowed to
have side setbacks of 20' under a previous ordinance (HC -RD) and
this property was approved for development with 20' side setbacks.
` It appears that since there is a physical hardship associated
with the site, staff could make this finding since the proposed
setbacks will be compatable with the neighborhood.
4. Grant of Special Privilege
Granting of this variance will not constitute a grant of special
privilege since there is a physical hardship associated with this
property.
5. Public Health, Safety & Welfare
Granting of this variance will not be detrimental to the public
x >' health, safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties
in the vicinity.
<FINDINGS Design Review A -845
1. Avoid Unreasonable Interference with Views & Privacy
The proposed structure, considering its close proximity to the
rear yard oU the adjacent property owner to the east could pose
a privacy impact. This impact could be mitigated by adding
j, landscaping along.the eastern property line (See Condition 1).
The proposed structure will not interfere with the viewshed of
adjacent property owners.
2. Preserve Natural Landscape
No ordinance -sized trees will be removed with this proposal.
Modification of the natural landscape will take place in the
Creek with the proposed filling and retaining wall construction.
However, as per both the applicant's engineer and the City
Geologist's review it appears tha some stabilization of the
Channel is necessary to preserve the developable area of the site.
Minimize Perception of Excessive Bulk
N,.
�''' The strucure is broken up somewhat by the orientation of the
.` "..M garage which extends toward Padero Court, Also other archetectural
fr-.. features such as the broken up roof area and turret at the front _
641 F .::,; tend to break up the mass.
L '_`6- ;'..�y..rv�_ +w. ._ s. _.rte.. :t ._..::r _,`?.• _ '� t ;'J fib_ r, x.
Re "porn to,pianing" Commiaeion °k- Page A', s. �v
A= 845 V =602 s 1/18/83 ..
4.
z
,'Compatible Bulk & Height
The proposed structure although introducing a different archetectur
style to Padero Court, is compatible in height and earthtone
r exterior materials. However, the size of the structure is an
average of 1,500 square feet larger than other homes on the same
's�'' street. Since the structure is compatible in height and its
general architectural style Staff does not feel the difference
in'square footage will make a significant difference in its
appearance.
5. Current Grading and Erosion Control Standards
The proposed site developments or grading plan incorporates
current grading and erosion control standards used by the City
of Saratoga.
6. Infills: Compatability, Views, Privacy & Natural Features
7.
rz:
The proposed infill structure although larger in size will be
compatable in terms of bulk with adjacent' structures due to the
breaking up of its mass with the broken up roof area and various
archetectural features. The structure does not impose an obstruction
to views and can be made to minimize privacy impacts, and also
does incorporate the natural features of the site.
Preservation of Natural Contours
The proposed structure has been designed to incorporate the
natural contours and features of the site with minimal grading
and impervious cover.
=' RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approval of both the variance and
design review per the Staff report and Exhibits "B -1" and "C -1" dated
,2/7/83 subject to the following conditions.
A. Prior to the issuance of building permits the applicant shall: '
" * 1. Submit to the Permit Review division for their review and
approval a landscape plan which includes (4) 24" box evergreen
trees to be planted along the eastern property line adjacent
to the dwelling. These trees shall be planted prior to
certificate of occupancy and be maintained in good condition.
In addition, the plan shall include planting details for the
northeast side of the creek which is sufficient to mitigate
privacy impacts to the niehboring parcel to the east.
s'- * 2. The exterior of the structure shall utilize natural stone
(no stucco - stone) and shall be painted in earthtone colors.
3. The east side of the garage shall be indented 1 foot.
Z.j x1:
845;UV-402
roved:
i�r 'SL/bc
P.C." Agenda 1/26/83
pa
..1/18/83
Sharon Lesterp- Planner
*as amended by Planning Commission 2/9/83
• tttt r
vt
nV
Deb
:•. T� 6G � Oran
Job
D(HISIT...__.._ ...
r
FILE N oi,
CITY OF SARATt`,0A
/ w Of
a
November 23'1989
21000 Comer Drive
Saratoga, Ca. 95070
Saratoga City Council
City of Saratoga
Saratoga,Ca. 95070
Dear City Council:
The purpose of this letter is to inform you in writing what me
have stated during the two previous city planning commission and
city council meetings relative to the Nieman's request to the
city for an easement on the Dymand's property on Comer Drive.
Also, because public hearing was terminated before the city
council raised other issues relative to the easement at the last
city council meeting, we mould like to comment on these issues at
this time.
First of all, we are opposed to any easement being granted to the
Niemans. We believe the stated reasons for an easement,for access
for discing or other "health and safety" purposes, do not address
the real reasons the Niemans are seeking an easement. We have
given the Niemans the name and phone number of the person that
has disced our property and adjoining neighbor's property for the
past 17 years. Other neighbors have made their own contact with
the discer and had their property disced at the same time as ours
over the years. The Niemans have stated that we have somehow
prevented them from discing their property. This is absolutely
not true. We mould have no reason to do so and in fact mould
prefer that their property be disced yearly.
There was some discussion by the city council about the Niemans
needing access to their "orchard" for maintenance. Their
"orchard" consists of a few very old prune trees. The Niemans are
asking for vehicular access to the back of their property. Yet,
neither we or the adjoining neighbors have vehicular access to
the back of our properties. When we have to cut or prune trees,
we access the property on foot and manually take out the cut-
tings.
The Niemans bought their home in a subdivision that was developed
by a Mr. Coffee. When the four lot development was originally
proposed, it consisted of three homesites south of the east—mest
running smale and one homesite north of the smale. We and several
other neighbors petitioned the city to revise the subdivision
plan. The developer proposed an alternate plan that located all
four homesites south of the suvale. It was recognized at that time
that the heavily treed smale provided a natural separation be-
tmeen the proposed development and adjoining property to the
north. Contrary to what the Niemans have suggested, this was not
a °Norlings vs Niemans" issue but was supported by several neigh-
bors and was amicably agreed upon by the developer, the city and
the neighbors. The intent was to leave the property north of the
smale in a natural state. The Niemans subsequently purchased the
property knowing the limitations on its development.
It mould appear that the city attorney has tried to put the issue
in the proper perspective and some city council members have
agreed— the city cannot require an easement from the Dymands_ to
give the Niemans the vehicular access that they want. and we
believe that access for discing or for other "health and safety"
purposes is really a non issue. Therefore, the city council
discussion about an equestrian trail did not appear to have been
appropriate and unfortunately occurred after input from the
public was concluded so the people at the meeting that mould have
liked to voice their opposition could not.
We are also concerned that any access across the Dymand's proper-
ty mould involve substantial grading and retaining mall construc-
tion that mould be unsightly and potentially create drainage
problems on our property and our neighbor's properties.
In summary, we do not believe there are any valid health and
safety issues that mould justify the easement in question and
believe any access across the Dymand's property mould be detri-
mental to their property, our property and our adjoining neigh-
bor's property.
Sincerely,
01
Donald K. and Marilyn J. Norling
November 27, 1989
City Council
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Re: Appeal of DR -89 -065, v -89 -021 and LL -89 -005
Applicant: Dymand
Location: 21116 Comer Drive
Appellant: Nieman
Dear Council Members:
We reside next to Daryl and Nee Sniffen on Comer Drive in
Saratoga. The Sniffens are next door to the property to built
upon by the Dymands. We are writing to express our opposition to
the approval of an appeal granting an easement or right of way
across the Dymand property to the Niemans.
It is our understanding that the Niemans purchased their property
in it's present developmental state and were well aware that
access to the back portion of their property was by foot bridge.
We do not believe they require an easement or right of way to
"maintain" this portion of their property nor is it necessary for
health or safety reasons. We do not believe the City would have
allowed a variance for the Nieman home to be built at its present
sight if there were concerns of health and safety. As to
maintaining their property, most residents in this area do not
have vehicle access to their backyards other than by tractor and
it hasn't stopped them from doing so. We understand that the
Niemans have never been denied access for weed abatement by
neighbors. To allow an easement or right of way agreement for
maintenance and /or health and safety is unnecessary and would
allow future abuse of interpretation. We do not want to see a
roadway cut into the hill creating a danger to the neighbors and
encouraging use by the public recreating problems the Sniffens
have worked hard at alleviating for the benefit of all
neighbors.
We wish the Council to consider the concerns of all neighbors.
Would the City be willing to take the responsibility of the
danger to health and welfare, loss of privacy and value it would
cause the neighbors in order to give another neighbor use of
their backyard?
Sincerely,,
l'lJAt F %nVu4i
ROBERT AND MARION YAGER
21020 Comer Drive
Saratoga, CA 95070
867 -9747
City Council
City of Saratoga
13777 Fruitvale Avenue
Saratoga, CA 95070
Dear Council Members,
12832 Star Ridge Court
Saratoga, CA 95070
November 27, 1989
:.i NI0V 2 8 1989
iT
RE: Appeal of DR -89 -065, v -89 -021 and LL -89 -005, Applicant: Dymand
Location: 21116 Comer Drive, Appellant: Nieman
As a neighbor who would be strongly affected by the creation of an access over
the Dymand property for the benefit of the Niemans, I strongly oppose an approval of
the appeal, granting of an easement or right of way for vehicle access. There has been
a long history of misuse of what is now the Dymand property, including loud parties,
drunk drivers racing automobiles in the middle of the night, dumping of old
appliances, and so forth. A long access road from Comer Drive through the Dymand
property all the way to the land off Padero Court would only encourage resumption of
the aforementioned activities, which are very disruptive to our neighborhood.
We urge you to consider the dangers to the health and safety of others on
Comer Drive, Star Ridge Court, Chiquita Court and Diamond Oaks Court. A decision
to grant an approval of access would encourage parties, vehicles on a fragile hillside,
and destruction of some beautiful open space.
Sincerely,
Ronni Lacroute
JYH ASSOCIATES
21083 Comer Dr.. Saratoga, California 95070. (408) 741 -1159
November 30. 1 989
To: Members of the City Council
Re: Nieman Appeal of Dymand approval
Pr i or to the cl os i ng of the 11/15/89 Publ i c Hear i ng the resi dents of
Cromer Dr. had no indication that the majority of the Council was
convinced that the Niemans had been denied the ability to maintain
half of their property. Since we did not address those concerns in
our public testimony we would like to take this opportunity to discuss
a. few points which we perceive as misconceptions.
Most of the property owners in our area maintain their properties
without d i =_.king. Please refer to the attached map which identifies
parcel owners, approximate size of total lot, amount left in natural
grasses and method of maintenance. Note that of the developed
properties only the Norl i ngs & `(eauer•s choose to disk. Four developed
properties with natural grasses remaining are mowed, cut by hand or
sprayed. Prior to the installation of landscaping the remainder of us
mowed or cut by hand. Clearly, disking is only one alternative of
four mentioned. Indeed, disking is not preferr•abl e to most because of
the resulting texture (large clods of di r•t) , the dust which is
created, i nab i 1 i try to yet under brush, trees, and fences, etc.
To our knowledge all trees are pruned and maintained without the
benefit of heavy equipment. Dead fruit trees do not require
maintenance other than cutting down and hauling awa y. Other fallen
trees can be and are cut up by chain saws and hauled away or used as
f i rev)ood.
In order for any equipment other than a. tractor to get across the
35 -40% slope of the Dxmand property a ful 1 y engineered driveway with
retaining walls would need to extend nearly the entire length of the
D -Ymand parcel (see - - - 1 i ne) . Such a driveway would invite
sightseers and four- wheelers. We have a similar driveway across the
top of our property - cars often pull in on it and park right above
our house. Prior to the extension of Comer Dr. four- 4kiheel ers would go
up over the undeveloped property above us via this driveway. This
caused a g e.y.t deal of erosion in the bank of the h i l l . The south
side of the Dymand property is secluded and scenic which could become
a real haven for pa.rtyers. The Pali emans would be too far away nor
would they be inclined to police this area. The Sni+fens and Norlings
k : :ic.ul d be forced to bear the burden of the noise, 1 i tter and dangers of
such a nuisance. The Dymands would bear the liability for any
injuries wh i ch would result. Prior to Parker Ranch being developed
teen-agers used to build tree- houses with materials hauled up by
four-wheelers. It was a. very dangerous situation when their parties
convened in the late night hours.
We take issue with comments made by the Niemans in their letter dated
October b. They say that "the City of Saratoga represented to
Appellants that when further development was done adjacent to their
property, the City of Saratoga. would require an easement or right of
way for access to that portion of appellants` property." Don Coffey,
the developer of the Niemans' property, has no recollection of the
City making such a representation to him. In fact, he had tried to a
acquire an easement from the Norlings but !•:gas denied. (at the time of
the subdivision the City prefer-red to cluster the homes and retain
open space in the rear of the properties.) The Niemans also say that,
"several developments have come and gone and no provisions have been
made." There has been no other development in the entire area
sr-rounding their parcel since the Yeager & Sn i ffen homes were bu i 1 t in
1977 and the other• homes on Padero Ct prior to 1984. The Niemans home
was the last to be built (1984 ). They seem to have their facts
confused or have misunderstood any sympathetic comments made by a
staff member. The Dymand property is not the only means of access to
their rear property. They can get mowers, weed- eaters, chain saws,
etc. and the warm bodies to operate them by crossing the foot bridge
from their front yard access.
Requiring an easement over the Dymand property would set a very
undesirable precedent. Many homeowners in Saratoga would love the
opportunity to further develop their property which is presently
inaccessible by heavy equipment by exacting access from a neighboring
parcel. Is this a practice which the City will advocate by allowing
this appeal?
We hope you w i l l follow the advice of your staff and deny the appeal.
Yours truly,
/` Jack and Ja t Harris
HOMES ON COMER DR., COMER CT. & PADERO CT.
METHOD OF CONTROLLING
NATURAL GRASSES
--------------------------
CUT BY HAND (WEED-EATER)
MOW BY HAND
' MOW BY HAND
(MOW OR SPRAY ADJOINING 4A
ON THEIR SIDE OF SWALE
CUT BY HAND
SPRAY WITH ROUNDUP
DISK
DISK
N/A
N/A
DISK
DISK
DISK
CUT BY HAND
APPROX
AMOUNT IN
---------------
OWNERS
LOT SIZE
---------
NATURAL GRASSES
1.
WANG
1.25
---------------
.5 - ORCHARD
2.
GONZALEZ
1.25
ALL
3.
McSWEENEY
1.0+
ALL
4.
HULME
1.00
NONE
5.
PATEL
1.00
.25 - ORCHARD
G.
BUGADO
1.00
ALL
7.
YEAGER
2.00
.5 - ORCHARD
S.
NORLING
2.50
ALL
9.
SMIFFEN
1.00
NONE
10.
HARRIS
1.0+
NONE
11.
FLYNN
2.00
ALL (UNDEV)
12.
TING
3.0+
ALL (UNDEV)
13.
DYMAND
5.00
ALL (UNDEV)
14.
NIEMAN
2.04-
1.0+- ORCHARD
15.
FRANKLIN
1.00
.5 - ORCHARD
METHOD OF CONTROLLING
NATURAL GRASSES
--------------------------
CUT BY HAND (WEED-EATER)
MOW BY HAND
' MOW BY HAND
(MOW OR SPRAY ADJOINING 4A
ON THEIR SIDE OF SWALE
CUT BY HAND
SPRAY WITH ROUNDUP
DISK
DISK
N/A
N/A
DISK
DISK
DISK
CUT BY HAND
REPORT TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM c. Todd Graff PLNG, DIR. APPRV.
DATE: September 27, 1989
21116 Comer Drive
AppUCATION NO. & LOCATION: LL -89 -005, DR -89 -085, V -89 -021;
ApPUCANT /OWNER= Dymand Q
APN: 503 -17 -25 & 27
N
:'r'vVei::tr 17,
r_jty
0ty t ?l Saratoga
l
3777 Fruitvale Ave
,,arilYu *a. CA- x;50 'r
r
Dear t.vl{ni,l.'U embers.
RECLINED
Nov 2 81989
CITY OF SARATOGA
CITY rg h HAGER'S OFFICE
RE: Appeal of DF.- {} -fit 5 v -89-021 and U- 89-005 Applicant: Dvmand
a I I o n : 1 1 1 6 Corner Dr.' ApweIIant: ^ ieinan
We. as immediate anti most affected neighbors along the downhill side
c; the Dymand property, are requesting that you deny the access easement
across the Dymand property. We vase this request on the following reasons:
1. Allowing vehicle entry would create a dangerous situation for
cur property by inviting four wheelers, and other recreational vehicles along
the easement. There had been a constant problem on the hill causing threat
of damage and clanger to our property below. Prior to the purchase of our
property it was declared a public nuisance by the City of Saratoga
partly due to the condition caused by the attraction and access of the
hillside. A vehicle skidded down the hill and broke down the retaining wall.
Since we have owned this home we have had a car 'Lire roll down the hill and
hit our car narked in front of our garage. We have had a car roll over the
top of the hill and slide slowly down. We were asked to leave our hnme by
the Sheriff in case the cable from the tow truck snapped. We have had beer
bottles, cans and liter strewn over the hill. Tragically, while leaving the
area. a teenager was killed as his truck flipped over. By allowing an access,
these are the kinds of dangers you , would be encouraging.
To help alleviate the problem we planted trees to prevent access
LO trespassers and even installed the posts on the top of the Dymand
property to prevent vehicle access. We have been quite successful in
minimizing the problem and bringing it under control. It was with
the planting of more trees and shrubs and the building of a home on this lot
that would complete our efforts to discourage these types of activities
or, the hill and to beautify it as well.
By approving an access and/or providing a ID foot equestrian
path, the City would be inviting the public to traverse the rill with horse
and vehicles as well. Those desiring, would only see it as a designated path
regardless if it is reserved for horses or a private easement. You would be
recreating and magnifying the ; roblem for us. Would the City taccept.
responsiblity?
2. Drainage has been a problem. We Have improved the slope of
the natural swale into the hill which had been close to almost nor- ezist.ant.
by the annual dishing of the hill. We took much care and expense into
recreating the slope of the swale and followed proper drainage techniques as
well as installed an extensive drip system inorder to prevent the volumes of
water that ran dawn the bill and under our house. The run cuff also created a
"frog filled " creek running until June, along the side of our driveway. We
think we have been successful in our efforts as the problem has not
been serious the last two years. We have yet to test a heavy year of rains,
but we are hopeful as long as the hillside remains untouched- By
ailowing a right of moray across the hill will only add to our drainage
problem and the instability of uhis hillside which is described by city
Geologist William Cotton in a report issued on June 17, 1385.
"Surface drainage can be generally characterized as uncontrolled
sheetflow to the east and south - - - - -- -area is shown to be susceptible to
shallow landsliding(Ps) -------- site stability raay be affected by the
cut on the downsiope property -"
3. Our west, property line in question, is essentially our backyard
where we spend most of our time. A read or equestrian way would invite
the public to peer down into our home encouraging loss of privacy and
possible theft. Our property value would decrease with an easement or
right of way est=ablished. An easement across the Dymand property would
restrict the planting of trees and shrubs, create a cloud on their title
and decrease the value of their lot..
4. It would be impossible for emergency or maintenance vehicles to
czoss the hill safely without grading, installing a retaining wall,
cutting into the bill, leveling, and provMing a roadway. Only
tractors can safely cross without the risk of toppling over into our home.
The City Geologist's Report on June 17, 1385 reaffirms the difficulty of
access from Comer Drive.
"Cut slopes adjacent. to Comer Drive are steep to very steep (27 to 34
degrees)."
Mrs. Nieman called us on the morning after the City Council meeting
and stated that Lill she was granted the access, she planned to have an
er,gizeered plan for the building of "a structure" for vehicles to pass.
5. Allowing access for anything other than weed abatement, such as
maintenance or emergency access would not only require constructing a
roadway, but also allow for interpretation and abuse of the terms
"maintenance and emergency uses ".
6. If the City and fire marshal and water district determined
that the Niemans could not be served in the event of an
emergency, I'm sore that they would never have allowed the
variance to construct. the Nieman's home at it's present. sight.
By approving an access is the City Council determining that the site
approval was in error and that innocent neighbors are now put in jeopardy
to satisfy a mistake? Is the City willing to pay for damages created by this
easement?
7. The Niemans purchased their property in it's present
developmental state and were well aware that access to the back portion
of their property was by foot. bridge. In hearing the concerns of Mayor
Cleavenger that she would like the Niemans to have additional use of their
property, we are wondering if she has fully considered the dangers she
would be imposing on others? Would the City be willing to take the
responsibility of the danger to health and welfare, loss of privacy
and value it would cause the neighbors in order to give another neighbor
use of their back yard? Should all residents with no access to their back
yards to care for their fruit trees and weeds or enhance the value of their
property be given the right to cross over their neighbors' yards?
Do we all need vehicle access to our back yards? We have live fruit
Liees 360 feet from Cotner Drive. They are maintained without vehicle
access. Most. citizens in our Valley with fallen or diseased trees in their
backyards can not be accessed by heavy equipment but still fine means to
maintain their trees. If there is a danger of fire, according to Harold Netter
of Saratoga Fire District, firemen do not need easements to enter private
property to service an emergency. There are only 3 properties in our entire
area that. even use a disker. Most of those with wild grasses have the weeds
cui by hand of hand tools such as weed wackers.
8. It is my understanding that the 'Niemans have never been
denied access for weed abatement by neighbors, but dispite the fact,
tl�ey did not disk every year. An agreement for permission for weed
atc -rncnt wc)u ci Sc ?CVC' 14iU purpose for It C�JGS i:vt �l�'e i�1EZU -1 iiiC)CE? tilali
what they nave had in the past. For the immediate neighbors to deny
access for weed abatement would cause a threat of danger to their
own property.
What is the real intent of the easement for access? Although
weed abatement and safety was made an issue in the November l5th
hearing, the appeal states that the Niemans want "reasonable use and
maintenance of this yard' Is the issue health and safety or is it
access for use? Would an approval, mean that the Council is realty-
granting "use which goes far beyond the safety they expound?
We are in support of the Dymand application and feel that their home
will not only add to the beauty of the hill but prevent the unlawful uses that
we have experienced. We ask the City Council to.) help to preserve the
hillsides and insure the safety, welfare, privacy, and value of our property
which we have tried so hard to maintain. We ask that you reaffirm
the Planning Commissions recommendations and deny the appeal of the
!iemans.
Sincerely,
Darrell & 'fee Ling Sniff en
2)1072) Comer Dr.
Saratoga, CA
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO. _/'� 4 AGENDA ITEM
MEETING DATE: December 6, 1989 CITY MGR. APPROVAL
ORIGINATING DEPT: City Engineer
SUBJECT: Extension of Cooperative Agreement for Reconstruction of
Bridges on Quito Road
Recommended Action: Approval of Extension Agreement and authorization for Mayor
and City Clerk to execute the same on behalf of the City.
Report Summary: At the beginning of this year, the City executed a Cooperative
Agreement with the City of Monte Sereno and the Santa Clara Valley Water District
providing for a sharing of the cost to reconstruct the two bridges on Quito Road which
cross San Tomas Creek. A copy of this Agreement is attached as Exhibit "A" for your
reference. The original Agreement provided for a termination on July 1, 1989, in the
event a construction contract was not awarded by such date. The award of a contract
could not be made during 1989 because of proceedings required for the acquisition of
additional rights of way to accommodate the project. It is now anticipated that work
will be commenced during the summer of 1990. However, because the project is
federally funded, further delays may be encountered as a result of the bureaucratic
procedures necessary before obtaining the money. Staff is therefore recommending
that the Cooperative Agreement be extended to July 1, 1991.
Fiscal Impacts: No additional costs will be incurred as a result of the extension
of the Cooperative Agreement. Eighty percent of the total project cost is being paid
with federal funds. The remaining twenty percent is shared equally between Saratoga,
Monte Sereno and the Santa Clara Valley Water District. The City's share of the total
cost is $39,200, which is covered in the budget.
Attachments: (a) Cooperative Agreement;
(b) Proposed Extension of Cooperative Agreement.
Motion and Vote: r °"
Y
EXHIBITA
Agmt #A1004
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, dated February 21, 1989 by and
between the CITY OF SARATOGA, a municipal corporation ( "Saratoga "), the CITY OF
MONTE SERENO, a municipal corporation ( "Monte Sereno"), and the SANTA CLARA
VALLEY WATER DISTRICT, a public agency of the State of California ( "District "), is
made with reference to the following facts:
A. Pursuant to the Federal Highway Bridge Replacement and
Rehabilitation Program ("HBRR"), Saratoga applied for and received a commitment
from the California Transportation Commission to allocate HBRR funds for
participation in the replacement of two bridges on Quito Road which cross San Tomas
Creek, identified as Bridge No. 37C0111 and Bridge No. 37CO112 ( "the Project ").
B. San Tomas Creek is under the jurisdiction and control of the District
and each of the bridges to be replaced crosses the common boundary line between
Saratoga and Monte Sereno.
C. It is expected that HBRR funds will be made available for payment of
eighty percent (80 %) of the total Project cost. The parties hereto have agreed to
share the remaining twenty percent (20 %) of the total Project cost, as hereinafter set
forth.
D. The Federal Highway Administration has granted authorization to
proceed with the Project, and approval has been granted by Caltrans to proceed with
the Request for Proposals for Engineering Design.
E. The parties desire to execute this Agreement in order to establish
their respective rights and obligations concerning the administration, financing and
construction of the Project.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows:
I. Scope of Project.
The Project shall consist of the replacement of Bridge No. 37C0111
on Quito Road near Austin Way and Bridge No. 37CO112 on Quito Road near Bicknell,
including the acquisition of any necessary right -of -way. All work shall be performed
in accordance with plans and specifications approved by Saratoga, Monte Sereno, the
District and all local, state and federal agencies having jurisdiction over the Project or
whose approval is otherwise required for receipt of HBRR funds.
2. Allocation of Project Cost.
(a) Each of the parties has executed this Agreement in reliance
upon the commitment by Caltrans to contribute eighty percent (80 %) of the total
Project cost. In the event an agreement for such contribution is not executed between
Saratoga and Caltrans, this Agreement shall automatically terminate and each of the
parties shall be released from any further obligation or liability hereunder.
-1-
(b) Saratoga, Monte Sereno and the District agree that the
remaining twenty percent (20 %) of the total Project cost shall be divided equally
between them.
(c) The term "total Project cost," as used in this Agreement, shall
mean the total of all direct expenditures relating to the Project, including, but not
limited to, the cost of engineering, surveys, topographic maps, geotechnic and soils
reports, environmental reviews and reports, preparation of plans and specifications and
preparation of bid documents; right -of -way acquisition costs; demolition and
construction costs; publication, printing and advertising costs; and personnel costs of
Saratoga staff, based upon actual time expended on the Project. Project cost shall not
include general overhead expenses incurred by any party.
(d) Based upon the preliminary estimated Project cost, the
allocation thereof between the parties would be as follows:
Total
HBRR
Estimated
Funds
Monte
Cost
(80 %)
Saratoga
Sereno
District
Bridge 37COIll 294,000
235,200
19,600
19,600
19.600
Bridge 37C0112 294.000
235.200
19,600
19,600
19,600
588,000
470,400
39,200
39,200
39,200
If, upon the opening of bids for the award of a construction contract, it is found that a
cost overrun of no more than ten percent (10 %) of the estimated Project cost set forth
above will occur, the parties shall proceed with the Project in accordance with this
Agreement if HBRR funds are still available for payment of eighty (80 %) of the
Project cost. However, if such bids indicate that a cost overrun exceeding ten percent
(10 %) of the estimate will occur, the parties and Caltrans will endeavor to agree upon
an alternative course of action. If no such agreement is reached within thirty (30)
days, this Agreement shall be deemed to be terminated by mutual consent and each
party shall be responsible for payment of its respective share of the Project costs
incurred to the date of termination.
3. Project Administration.
Saratoga agrees to act as the lead agency for the Project and in such
capacity shall perform the following duties:
(a) Solicitation of proposals for engineering services and award of
contract therefor, subject to approval by Monte Sereno and the District.
(b) Arranging for the preparation of surveys, topographic maps,
soils and geotechnic reports as may be required.
(c) Conduct of environmental reviews and proceedings as may be
required for CEQA compliance.
(d) - Obtaining . such permits as may be required from other
governmental agencies for construction of the Project.
-2-
_ (e) Performance of all acts and execution of all documents as may
be necessary or appropriate for receipt of HBRR funds from Caltrans equal to eighty
percent (80 %) of the total Project cost.
(f) Contracting for the preparation of construction plans and
specifications and submision of the same for review and approval by Monte Sererc, the
District and all other local, state and federal agencies whose approval thereof is
required.
(g) Preparation of bid documents, advertisement for bids and award
of construction contract(s), subject to approval thereof by Monte Sereno and the
District.
(h) Arranging for relocation or removal of any utility installations
that conflict with the Project.
(i) Administration of the construction contract(s), including
supervision and inspection of the work to assure compliance with the approved plans
and specifications, disbursement of advances to the contractor(s) based upon work
satisfactorily completed, and processing of any change orders.
(i) Issuance of final Project approval, with the concurrence of
Monte Sereno and the District, and recordation of notices of completion.
4. Limitation on Powers of Lead Agency.
The powers and duties herein conferred to Saratoga as the lead
agency for the Project shall not include the power:
(a) To make any material change in the approved plans and
specifications for the Project without the prior written consent of Monte Sereno and
the District; or
(b) To award or modify any contract for the performance of
professional, consulting or construction services without the prior written consent of
Monte Sereno and the District.
5. Payment of Project Costs.
(a) In addition to its own respective share of the Project cost,
Saratoga shall periodically advance the amounts to be paid with HBRR funds, pending
a reimbursement for such advances by Caltrans; provided, however, Saratoga may, at
its option; withhold any advance which is not legally required to be made if Saratoga
has not received full reimbursement from Caltrans for all prior advances.
(b) Monte Sereno and the District shall deposit with Saratoga their
respective shares of the Project cost within fifteen (15) days after receipt of billing
from Saratoga. A billing will be sent upon award of a contract for engineering design
services, covering all estimated costs to be incurred until the start of construction. A
second billing will be sent upon award of the construction contract(s), covering all
estimated costs to be incurred for construction and completion of the Project.
(c) Upon completion of the Project, Saratoga shall furnish to Monte
Sereno and the District a detailed accounting of all actual Project costs. If such
-3-
accounting shows that the amounts deposited by Monte Sereno and the District
pursuant to Paragraph (b) above exceed their respective shares cf the actual Project
cost, the excess shall be reimbursed within fifteen (15) days after the accounting is
submitted. If such accounting shows that the amounts deposited by Monte Sereno and
the District are less than their respective shares of the actual Project cost, Monte
Sereno and the District. shall pay the deficiency to Saratoga within fifteen (15) days
after the accounting is submitted.
6. Right -of -Way Acquisitions.
If it is determined that the acquisition of any right -of -way is required
for the Project, the party having territorial jurisdiction over the property to be
acquired shall be responsible for obtaining such right -of -way and conducting any
proceedings that may be necessary in connection therewith; provided, however, no
contract for legal services shall be awarded and no eminent domain action shall be
commenced without the prior approval of the other parties and Caltrans. Right -of-
way acquisition shall constitute a Project cost, to be allocated between Caltrans and
the parties in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.
Insurance Requirements.
Saratoga agrees to include in the contract awarded for construction
of the Project a requirement that the contractor, at all times during construction and
until final acceptance of the work, maintain in full force and effect the following
insurance policies:
(a) Broad form comprehensive liability insurance having a
combined single limit of not less than $5,000,000 per occurrence, naming Saratoga,
Monte Sereno, the District, and their respective officers, officials, boards,
commissions, employees and volunteers as insureds thereunder.
(b) Builder's risk insurance covering the replacement cost of the
improvements, with a loss payable clause naming Saratoga, Monte Sereno and the
District, as their respective interests may appear.
(c) Worker's Compensation insurance as required by state law,
together with employer's liability insurance having a coverage limit of not less than
$1,000,000 per accident.
8. Bonding Requirements.
Saratoga shall require the contractor who is awarded the contract for
construction of the Project to provide performance and payment bonds in the amount
of one hundred percent (100 %) of the contract price.
9. Project Records.
Saratoga shall keep and maintain a complete copy of all costs and
expenditures. relating to the Project, together with a complete copy of all plans,
specifications, reports, contracts and other documents relating to the Project, and the
same shall be available for inspection by Monte Sereno and the District at any time
during usual business hours.
-4-
10. Limitation of Liability.
Saratoga shall not be responsible or liable to either Monte Sereno or
the District for any act or omission made in good faith in connection with the
performance of its duties hereunder as the lead agency, nor shall Saratoga be
responsible or liable for any act or omission by any consultant or contractor retained
for the performance of any services related to the Project.
11. Termination of Agreement.
In the event a contract for construction of the Project is not awarded
by July 1, 1989, this Agreement shall terminate unless extended by mutual consent of
all parties hereto. Upon such termination, Saratoga shall refund to Monte Sereno and
the District any balance of their respective contributions remaining after deduction of
the Project costs incurred to the date of termination and payable by each party under
the terms of this Agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have executed this Agreement the day
and year first above written.
I
proved as to Form:
1
M to Sereno City Attorney
Approved as to Form:
0101;i�
Attorney for Water District
-5-
CITY OF J TOGA
By �J
Io'r
Attest:
City Clerk i
CITY OF MONTE SERENO
Byyl�`lu
Mayor Pro Tem
At
test:
4etyrW
SANTA CLARA VALLEY
WATER DISTRICT
By
A tte t:
EXTENS101 OF COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT
WHEREAS, the CITY .OF SARATOGA, the CITY OF MONTE SERENO and
the SANTA CLARA VALLEY - WATER DISTRICT have entered into a• certain
Cooperative Agreement dated February 21, 1989, concerning the replacement of two
bridges on Quito Road which cross San Tomas Creek, identified as Bridge No. 37CO111
and Bridge No. 37CO112 ( "the Project "); and
WHEREAS, the Cooperative Agreement provides for a termination on
July 1, 1989, in the event a contract for construction of the Project is not awarded by
such date; and
WHEREAS, the parties desire to extend the Cooperative Agreement as
hereinafter set forth,
NOW, THEREFORE, the undersigned parties hereby agree to extend the
expiration date of the Cooperative Agreement, as set forth in Paragraph 11 thereof,
from July 1, 1989, to July 1, 1991.
Except as herein modified, the Cooperative Agreement is declared to be in
full force and effect.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: CITY OF SARATOGA
Saratoga City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Monte Sereno City Attorney
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Attorney for Water District
am
Mayor
ATTEST:
City Clerk
CITY OF MONTE SERENO
By
Mayor
ATTEST:
ty Clerk
SANTA CLARA VALLEY WATER
DISTRICT
am
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY NO.
MEETING DATE: December 6, 1989
ORIGINATING DEPT: Building Department
AGENDA ITEM 94
CITY MGR. APPROVAL_
SUBJECT: Adoption of 1988 edition of uniform building codes
Recommended Motion: Introduction of ordinance adopting the 1988 editions of
the Uniform Administrative Code, Building Code, Plumbing Code, Mechanical Code,
Housing Code, and Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code, and the 1990 edition of
the National Electrical Code. (The 1988 edition of the Uniform Fire Code will be
adopted by a separate ordinance).
Report Summary: A new edition of the uniform building codes is promulgated
every three years for adoption by local agencies. Under state law, a specific period of
time is extended for local agencies to modify the uniform codes when they are
adopted. This period will expire at the end of this year. If no local modifications are
made, the uniform codes automatically become operative in the form as adopted by
the State of California. Saratoga has always used the available opportunity to make
our own modifications which are considered necessary to accomodate local conditions
or policies.
Although the ordinance is rather long, it actually represents very few
changes from the 1985 uniform codes previously adopted by the City. Most of the
changes are purely technical in nature. The only major changes are:
(1) The requirement for Class C roofs for single - family dwellings in the non-
hazardous fire areas. This ordinance will replace the earlier draft which
has been the subject of review and discussion by the Council.
(2) Repeal of the City's separate grading ordinance, as contained in Article 16-
55. Instead, the grading provisions of the Uniform Building Code are being
adopted, with local modifications. The substance of the grading
regulations will remain essentially the same; no restrictions are being
relaxed.
Fiscal Impacts:
Attachments:
Motion and Vote:
None.
Proposed ordinance.
ORDINANCE NO. 71.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SARATOGA
ADOPTING THE 1988 EDITION OF THE UNIFORM
ADMINISTRATIVE CODE, BUILDING CODE,
PLUMBING CODE, MECHANICAL CODE,
HOUSING CODE AND ABATEMENT OF
DANGEROUS BUILDINGS CODE, THE 1990
EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE,
AND REPEALING ARTICLE 16-55 OF THE CITY
CODE CONCERNING EXCAVATION AND
GRADING
The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby ordains as follows:
SECTION 1: Section 16- 10.010 in Article 16 -10 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"S16- 10.010 Adoption of Uniform Administrative Code
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Administrative Code, as compiled and
published by the International Conference of Building Officials, hereinafter referred
to as the "Administrative Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and
examination by the public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to
and, except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code
is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this
Article, and shall be the Administrative Code applicable to the Building, Plumbing,
Mechanical and Electrical Codes of the City."
SECTION 2: Paragraphs (b) and (c) in Section 303 of the Uniform Administrative
Code, as adopted by Section 16- 10.030 of the City Code, are amended to read as
follows:
"(b) Retention of Plans. One set of reviewed plans and
specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be
kept on the site of the building or work at all times during
which the work authorized thereby is in progress. One set of
reviewed plans, specifications and computations shall be
retained by the building official as part of his permanent
records.
(c) Validity of Permit. The issuance of a permit or the
reviewing of plans, specifications and computations shall not
be construed to be a permit for, or an approval of, any
violation of any of the provisions of this Code or the
technical codes, or of any other ordinance of the jurisdiction.
No permit presuming to give authority to violate or cancel
-1-
the provisions of this Code or the technical codes, or any
other ordinance of this jurisdiction shall be valid.
The issuance of a permit based upon plans, specifications and
other data shall not prevent the building official from
thereafter requiring the correction of errors in said plans,
specifications and other data, or from preventing building
operations being carried on thereunder when in violation of
these codes or of any other ordinances of this jurisdiction."
SECTION 3: Section 16- 10.070 in Article 16 -10 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"S16-10.070 Tables deleted
Tables No. 3 -A, 3 -B, 3 -C, 3 -D, 3 -E, 3 -F, 3 -G and 3 -H of the Administrative
Code are hereby deleted."
SECTION 4: Article 16 -15 of the City Code is amended in its entirety to read as
follows:
"ARTICLE 16 -15
BUILDING CODE
Sections:
16- 15.010
Adoption of Uniform Building Code
16- 15.020
Site drainage requirements
16- 15.030
Additions, deletions and amendments
16- 15.040
Section 103 amended concerning application of Building Code,
16- 15.050
Chapters 2 and 3 deleted; administration governed by
Administrative Code
16- 15.060
Section 503(d) amended concerning occupancy separations.
16- 15.070
Section 2516(f) amended concerning draft stops
16- 15.080
Section 2516(n) added concerning underfloor clearance
16- 15.090
Section 2905(g) added concerning reinforcement
16- 15.100
Section 3201 amended concerning roof covering
16- 15.110
Table No. 32 -A amended concerning minimum roof classes
16- 15.120
Section 3802(1) added to require automatic sprinklers
for certain garages
16- 15.130
Section 7003(1) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading permits
16- 15.140
Section 7006(d) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading permit requirements
16- 15.150
Section 7007 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
fees for grading permits
16- 15.160
Section 7008 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading bonds
VC
16- 15.170 Section 7013 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
erosion control
16- 15.180 Section 7014(x) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading inspections
16- 15.190 Section 7014(b) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading designation
16- 15.200 Section 7016 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
driveways
16- 15.210 Section 7017 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
stockpiling
16- 15.220 Section 7018 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
general provisions
s s s
516-15.010 Adoption of Uniform Building Code
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Building Code, including Appendix Chapters
1, 7, 11, 12, 23, 32, 35, 38, 49, 51, 57 and 70 only, as compiled and published by the
International Conference of Building Officials, hereinafter referred to as the
"Building Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
,public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and, except as to
additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code is hereby adopted
and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be
the Building Code of the City.
S16-15.020 Site drainage requirements
(a) Each lot and building site shall be graded to drain all storm and other
surface waters to the nearest storm drain or other drainage outlet approved by the
building official. All runoff from roofs, decking, paving and other surface water
collectors, whether natural or artificial, may be required by the building official to
be centrally collected and drained through enclosed pipe or other conduit to on -site
or off -site drainage outlets or storm drains.
(b) The plans and specifications required by Section 302(b) of the
Administrative Code shall include a drainage plan depicting thereon both existing
and proposed grades, and all proposed drainage facilities, unless such requirement is
waived by the building official. All grading and drainage facilities shall be
completed and installed prior to final inspection, and the building official may
require certification from the owner, the contractor or qualified engineer, that all
finished grades are in compliance with the approved plans. Neither approval of such
drainage plans nor approval of the completed facilities on final inspection shall
constitute any representation as to the adequacy of soil or slope stability, nor
adequacy of surface or sub - surface drainage controls, nor that any soil or water -
related damage will not occur to the site or to any adjoining property. Maintenance .
of all on -site drainage facilities, whether or not ultimately connected to a public
storm drain, shall be the sole responsibility of the property owner and not the City.
-3-
S16-15.030 Additions, deletions and amendments
The additions, deletions and amendments set forth in this Article are hereby
made to the Building Code, as adopted by reference in Section 16- 15.010.
S16-15.040 Section 103 amended concerning application of Building Code
Section 103 of the Building Code, is hereby amended to read as follows:
Sec. 103. The provisions of. this Code shall apply to the
construction, alteration, moving, demolition, repair and use
of any building or structure within this jurisdiction, except
work located primarily in a public way, public utility towers
and poles, and mechanical equipment not specifically
regulated in this Code. Moreover, the provisions of this Code
shall apply without limitation to all dams and other hydraulic
flood control structures with the exception of such hydraulic
flood control structures as are constructed and installed by
the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
Where, in any specific case, different sections of this Code
specify different materials, methods of construction or other
requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. Where there
is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific
requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable.
Wherever in this Code reference is made to the appendix, the
provisions in the appendix shall not apply unless specifically
adopted.
S16-15.050 Chapters 2 and 3 deleted; administration governed by
Administrative Code
Chapters 2 and 3 of the Building Code are hereby deleted. All administration
of the Building Code shall be governed by the Administrative Code as adopted in
Article 16 -10 of this Chapter.
516- 15.060 Section 503(d) amended concerning occupancy separations
Paragraph 3 of Section 503(d) of the Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
3. In the one -hour occupancy separation between a Group R,
Division 3 and M Occupancy, the separation may be limited
to the installation of materials approved for one -hour fire -
resistive construction and a self - closing, tight- fitting solid
wood door 1 -3/8 inches in thickness will be permitted in lieu
of a one -hour fire assembly. Fire dampers need not be
installed in air ducts passing through the wall, floor or ceiling
separating a Group R, Division 3 Occupancy from a Group M
-4-
Occupancy, provided such ducts within the Group M
Occupancy are constructed of steel having a thickness not
less than 0.019 inch (No. 26 galvanized steel gauge) and have
no openings into the Group M Occupancy. In remodel work,
the one hour separation shall be limited to the attic
separation areas only and the installation of a tight- fitting
solid wood door 1 -3/8 inches in thickness with a self - closing
device.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because of
the risk of fire created by the climatic and geologic conditions in the City.
S16-15.070 Section 2516(f) amended concerning draft stops
Subparagraph 4B of Section 2516(f) of the Building Code is amended to read as
follows:
B. Attics.
(i) Single - family dwellings. Draft stops shall be installed in
accordance with Item (iii) below.
(ii) Two or more dwelling units and hotels. Draft stops shall
be installed in the attics, mansards, overhangs, false fronts
set out from walls and similar concealed spaces of buildings
containing more than one dwelling unit and in hotels. Such
draft stops shall be above and in line with the walls
separating tenant spaces from each other and from other
uses.
EXCEPTIONS: 1. Draft stops may be omitted along
one of the corridor walls, provided draft stops at tenant
separation walls extend to the remaining corridor draft
stop.
2. . Where approved sprinklers are installed,
draftstopping may be as specified in the exception to
Item (iii) below.
(iii) Other uses. Draft stops shall be installed in attics,
mansards, overhangs, false fronts set out from walls and
similar concealed spaces of buildings having uses other than
dwellings or hotels so that the area between draft stops does
not exceed 2,000 square feet and the greatest horizontal
dimension does not exceed 40 feet.
EXCEPTION: Where approved automatic sprinklers are
installed the area between draft stops may be 9,000
square feet and the greatest horizontal dimension may
be 100 feet.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because
-5-
construction in the City is largely custom designed and exhibits unusual
configurations and high square footage. These factors may contribute toward the
spread of fire, the risk of which is high because of the climatic and geologic
conditions within the City.
S16- 15.080 Section 2516(n) added concerning underfloor clearance
Section 2516(n) is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as follows:
(n) Underfloor clearance. Unless otherwise approved by the
building official, the minimum underfloor clearances between
the bottom of the floor joists, and /or girders, shall not be less
than 18 inches to exposed ground in crawl spaces or
excavated or unexcavated areas located within the periphery
of the building foundation.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because the
combination of the high summer time air temperatures which occur in the City, and
the large square footage of the buildings, and structures constructed in the City,
necessitates the use of larger air conditioning ducting to be installed in the
underfloor clearance area.
S16- 15.090 Section 2905(8) added concerning reinforcement
Section 2905(g) is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as follows:
(g) Reinforcement. A minimum of two one -half inch bars
of metal reinforcement placed continuous in foundations shall
be required for Group R and M occupancies without
engineering design.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because of
the expansive soils and seismic instability conditions existing in the City.
916-15.100 Section 3201 amended concerning roof covering
Section 3201 of the Building Code is amended to read as follows:
Sec. 3201. Roof covering shall be Class A, B or C, as
specified in Table 32 -A. The class rating on roof material
shall be determined by a testing agency acceptable to the
building official. Documentation to substantiate the rating
shall be furnished to the building official at his request.
Roof coverings shall be securely fastened to the supporting
roof construction and shall provide weather protection for
the building at the roof.
Skylights shall be constructed as required in Chapter 34.
Q•'M
Penthouses shall be constructed as required in Chapter 36.
For use of plastics in roofs, see Chapter 52.
For solar energy collectors located above or upon a roof, see
Section 1714.
The foregoing provisions notwithstanding, roof coverings on
all buildings hereafter erected or constructed in a designated
hazardous fire area in the City, shall be fire - retardant, or
shall comply with the standards established for Class A or B
prepared or built -up roofing.
All replacement roofs shall comply with the applicable
requirement in Table 32 -A, except that a replacement of less
than 25 percent of the total roof area shall be exempt if the
building is not located within a hazardous fire area, and a
replacement of less than 10 percent of the total roof area
shall be exempt if the building is located within_ a hazardous
fire area.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because of
the temperatures, winds and other climatic conditions which promote the spread of
fire and the danger of fire in the event of earthquake. In addition, special
precautions are needed for buildings located within the hazardous fire areas because
response time of emergency equipment to'calls for aid in such areas is impaired due
to: (1) the non - availability of access to some portions of the hazardous fire areas,
(2) the existence of steep, narrow streets and roadways located in the hazardous fire
areas, (3) the lack of connecting streets or roadways in the hazardous fire areas.
Further, the presence of heavy vegetation in the hazardous fire areas increases the
potential for the rapid spread of any fire which may start in those areas particularly
during seasonal dry spells.
516-15.110 Table No. 32-A amended concerning minimum roof classes
That portion of Table No. 32 -A of the Building Code pertaining to type III, IV
and V structures is amended to read as follows:
-7-
TABLE NO. 32 -A
MINIMUM ROOF CLASSES
Types of Construction
B - Class B roofing
C - Class C roofing
N - No requirements for fire resistance
H.T. - Heavy Timber
I See Section 1002(b)
2 Buildings which are not more than two stories in height and have not more than
6000 square feet of projected roof area and there is a minimum of 10 feet from the
extremity of the roof to the property line or assumed property line on all sides
except for street fronts may have Class C roof coverings which comply with U.B.C.
Standard No. 32 -7 and roofs of cedar or redwood shakes and No. 1 shingles
constructed in accordance with Section 3204(e), Special Purpose Roofs.
-8-
III
III
IV
V
V
Occupancy
1 -HR
N
H.T.
1 -HR
N
A -1
A) 2 -2.1
B
-
B
B
-
A -3
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
A -4
B
B
B
B
B
B) 1 -2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
B) 3 -4
B
B
B
B
B2
E
B
B
B
B
B2
H -1 -
B
B
B
B
B
H) 2- 3 -4 -5-6
B
B
B
B
B
I) 1 -2
B
-
B
B
_
I -3
B 1
-
-
B
-
M
C
C
C
C
C
R -1
B2
B2
B2
B2
B2
R -3
C
C
C
C
C
B - Class B roofing
C - Class C roofing
N - No requirements for fire resistance
H.T. - Heavy Timber
I See Section 1002(b)
2 Buildings which are not more than two stories in height and have not more than
6000 square feet of projected roof area and there is a minimum of 10 feet from the
extremity of the roof to the property line or assumed property line on all sides
except for street fronts may have Class C roof coverings which comply with U.B.C.
Standard No. 32 -7 and roofs of cedar or redwood shakes and No. 1 shingles
constructed in accordance with Section 3204(e), Special Purpose Roofs.
-8-
S16-15.120 Section 3802(i) added to require automatic sprinklers for
certain garages
Section 3802(i) is hereby added to the Building Code, to read as follows:
(h) Garage sprinklers. In each of the following cases, a
garage for the parking of motor vehicles shall be equipped
with an automatic sprinkler system:
1. Any newly constructed attached or detached garage.
2. Any existing garage that constitutes a portion of an
existing dwelling which is altered, added to, or expanded so
as to increase the floor space under roof by fifty percent or
more of the amount of floor space under roof immediately
prior to such alteration, repair, addition, or expansion. For
the purposes of this paragraph, any alteration, repair,
addition or expansion shall be considered as equalling or
exceeding the above fifty percent limit where the work of
construction or improvement is done at different time
intervals requiring two or more building permits within a
period of five years after completion of the first
improvement, where although each is ' for a project
encompassing an addition of less than fifty percent of
increased floor space, but which when combined with other
expansions during said five year period of time, increased the
amount of floor space under roof by fifty percent or more of
that amount which existed immediately prior to the
commencement of the first of the several alterations,
repairs, additions or expansions.
3. Any existing garage which is altered, added to, or
expanded so as to increase the size of such garage by either
200 or more square feet or thirty -three or more percent of
the original size, whichever is less.
The area of a garage shall include all contiguous areas within
the structure utilized for workshop or storage purposes which
are not constructed as habitable space in accordance with the
requirements of this Code, whether or not such contiguous
areas are designed or utilized for the storage of motor
vehicles.
Any automatic sprinkler system installed pursuant to this
Section shall comply with the standards set forth in National
Fire Protection Association Document 13D.
All garage sprinkler systems installed pursuant to this Section
shall be equipped with water flow switches that are
connected to audible warning devices of sufficient number
and adequately located within the dwelling so as to cause,
when activated, a level of audibility of not less than fifteen
decibels above ambient noise levels measured four feet above
-9-
the floor with bedroom doors closed. If the dwelling serviced
by the garage in which a sprinkler system is being installed is
required to be equipped with an early warning fire alarm
system pursuant to Chapter 16, Article 16-60 of the Saratoga
City Code, the water flow switches referred to herein shall
also be connected to the digital alarm communicator
transmitter or the fire alarm control panel described in
Section 16- 60.020 of said Code. However, if the dwelling
serviced by the garage is not equipped with such early
warning fire alarm system, the water flow switches shall be
connected to an outside audible alarm that will cause, when
activated, a level of audibility at the property line nearest to
the alarm of not less than fifteen decibels above the ambient
noise level at such property line. The provisions contained
herein shall apply to both attached and detached garages.
This amendment to the Uniform Building Code, 1988 Edition, is required because of
the higher risk and greater intensity of fire in garages and storage areas.
§16- 15.130 Section 7003(1) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading permits
Section 7003(1) of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
1. Swimming pools, where the natural slope is ten percent
or less at the location of the pool.
S16-15.140 Section 7006(d) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading permit requirements
Section 7006(d) of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
(d) Information on Plans and in Specifications. Plans shall
be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate
the nature and extent of the work proposed and showing in
detail that it will conform to the provisions of this Code and
to all other relevant laws, ordinances and regulations. The
first sheet of each set of plans shall give the name and
address of the owner and the person by whom they were
prepared. The plans shall include the following information:
(1) Location of the proposed site.
(2) Property limits and accurate contours of existing
ground and details of terrain and area drainage.
(3) Limiting dimensions elevation or finish contours to be
achieved by the grading and proposed drainage channels
and related construction.
-10-
(4) Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage
devices, walls, cribbing, dams and other protective
devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the
proposed work, together with a map showing the
drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area
served by any drains.
(5) Location of any buildings or structures and trees over
twelve inches in diameter, as measured twenty -four
inches from natural grade, on the property where the
work is to be performed and the location of any
buildings or structures on lands of adjacent owners
which are within the minimum setback of the adjacent
property, as specified in the City's zoning regulations,
or which may be affected by the proposed grading
operations. Specifications shall contain information
covering construction and material requirements.
(6) Estimate of the quantity of excavation or fill involved
and estimated commencement and completion dates.
(7) Indication of the area of vegetation to be removed.
(8) Provisions for erosion control.
516-15.150 Section 7007 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning fees
for grading permits
Section 7007 of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 7007
(a) Plan checking fee. For excavation and fill on the same
site, the fee shall be based on the volume of the excavation
or fill, whichever is greater. Before accepting a set of plans
and specifications for checking, the building official shall
collect a plan checking fee in an amount as established from
time to time by resolution of the City Council. Separate
permits and fees shall apply to retaining walls or major
drainage structures, as indicated elsewhere in this Code.
There shall be no separate charge for standard terrace drains
and similar facilities. The plan checking fee for a grading
permit authorizing additional work to that under a valid
permit shall be the difference between the fee paid for the
original permit and the fee shown for the entire project.
(b) Grading permit fees. A fee for each grading permit
shall be paid to the building official, in such amount as
established from time to time by resolution of the City
Council. The fee for a grading permit authorizing additional
work to that under a valid permit shall be the difference
-11-
between the fee paid for the original permit and the fee
shown for the entire project.
(c) Special fees. The building official may engage the
services of geologists, engineering geologists, soils engineers,
foresters, and landscape architects as he determines to be
necessary to review grading plans and activities. The cost of
such services shall be charged to and paid by the applicant.
S16-15.160 Section 7008 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading bonds
Section 7008 of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 7008. Every permittee shall be required to post a cash
or surety bond with the City in an amount sufficient to cover
the cost of the grading project, including corrective work
necessary to eliminate any hazardous conditions, to insure
that the work will be completed strictly in accord with the
approved plans and specifications. Each bond shall insure
that the permittee shall comply with all the provisions of this
Code and all other applicable laws and ordinances, that he
will comply with all the terms and conditions of the permit to
the satisfaction of the building official and that he will
complete the work within the time limits as specified in the
permit. In the event of any failure to complete the work or
failure to comply with all the conditions and terms of the
permit, the building official may order the work required by
the permit to be completed to his satisfaction, and the surety
shall continue to be firmly bound under a continuing
obligation for the payment of all necessary costs and
expenses that may be incurred or expended by the City in
causing all such work to be done, including engineering fees
and attorney's fees.
S16-15.170 Section 7013 of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
erosion control
Section 7013 of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to read
as follows:
Sec. 7013
(a) Slopes. The faces of cut and fill slopes shall be prepared
and maintained to control against erosion. All cut and fill
surfaces subject to erosion shall be planted with ground cover
which is compatible with the natural ground covers in the
City and which will thrive with little maintenance. Earth
slopes shall be contour graded to encourage landscaping. Cut
and fill along public roads may be required to be landscaped
-12-
to blend into the natural surroundings. Plants used shall be at
heights which will not obstruct vehicular sight distances on
City streets, as determined by the building official. All plant
materials shall be satisfactory to the building official. The
protection of the slopes shall be installed as soon as
practicable and prior to calling for final grading approval.
When cut slopes are determined by the building official not to
be subject to erosion due to the erosion resistant character of
the materials, planting precautions may be omitted.
(b) Other devices. Where necessary, check dams, cribbing,
riprap or other methods shall be employed to control erosion
and provide safety.
516-15.180 Section 7014(a) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading inspections
Section 7014(a) of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to
read as follows:
Sec. 7014
(a) General. All grading operations for which a permit is
required shall be subject to inspection by the building
off iciaL Where it is found by inspection that the soil or other
conditions are not as stated or shown in the application for a
grading permit, the building official may refuse to approve
further work until approval is obtained for a revised grading
plan conforming to existing conditions. Approved plans and
permits for grading work shall be maintained at the site
during the grading activity and until the work has been
approved.
Three inspections will be made, as follows:
(1) Initial inspection. When the permittee or his agent is
ready to . begin work on excavation or fill and
construction stakes have been set, but no grading
begun.
(2) Rough grading. Including stripping, keying, compaction
and subsurface drains.
(3) Final inspection. When all work, including installation
of all drainage and other structures and any required
planting, has been completed.
S16-15.190 Section 7014(b) of Appendix Chapter 70 amended concerning
grading designation
Section 7014(b) of Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code is amended to
-13-
read as follows:
(b) Grading Designation. All grading in excess of 1,000
cubic yards shall be performed in accordance with the
approved grading plan prepared by a civil engineer, and shall
be designated as "engineered grading." Grading involving less
than 1,000 cubic yards shall be designated as "regular
grading" unless the permittee, with the approval of the
building official, chooses to have the grading performed as
"engineered grading."
S16-15.200 Section 7016 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning driveways
Section 7016 is added to Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code, to read as
follows:
Sec. 7016. Driveways. Unless otherwise recommended in the
approved soil engineering or geology report, driveways shall
conform to the provisions of this Section.
(a) Gradient. Maximum driveway gradient shall not exceed
eighteen percent for more than fifty feet.
(b) Construction standards
1. Driveways to structures with less than a thirty -five
foot setback have no conditions placed on their
construction.
2. Driveways to structures with more than a thirty -five
foot setback shall comply with the following conditions:
a. The driveway must be at least fourteen feet wide
with a one foot shoulder on each side.
b. The driveway must have a minimum curve radius
of forty -two feet.
C. If the finished surface slope is twelve and one -
half percent or less, the driveway must have at
least a six inch aggregate base and a double -coat
oil and screening surface.
d. If the finished surface slope is twelve and one -
half to fifteen percent slope, the driveway must
have at least a six inch aggregate base and a two
inch asphalt concrete surface. ,
e. If the finished surface slope is fifteen to eighteen
percent, the driveway must have at least a six
inch aggregate base and a four inch rough - surface
concrete surface.
-14-
f. A turnaround at the end of a driveway must have
at least a thirty -two foot radius or an equivalent
approved by the fire department.
g. The driveway must have a centerline
perpendicular to the street right -of -way at the
point of their intersection or present a minimum
forty -two foot effective inside radius to vehicles
departing or entering the public street from both
sides.
3. All bridges and driveway structures shall be designed to
sustain thirty five thousand pounds dynamic loading.
§16- 15.210 Section 7017 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
stockpiling
Section 7017 is added to Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code, to read as
follows:
Sec. 7017 Stockpiling
(a) If the grading consists only of the depositing and storing
of fill material on a site, the building official may issue a
temporary grading permit, to be designated a stockpiling
permit, permitting the stockpiling of such fill material
without complete compaction, for a limited period of time.
The building official shall determine the location, amount and
length of time stockpiled material may remain on a site.
(b) The building official shall require a cash bond from the
applicant, as a condition precedent to the issuance of a
stockpiling permit, guaranteeing the removal or the ultimate
proper compaction of the fill material. No plan checking fee
shall be required for a stockpiling permit, except at such
time as, at the expiration of such stockpiling, the permittee
submits plans to obtain a grading permit 'to complete the
installation and compaction of such fill material.
S16-15.220 Section 7018 added to Appendix Chapter 70 concerning
general provisions
Section 7018 is added to Appendix Chapter 70 of the Building Code, to read as
follows:
Sec. 7018 General Provisions.
(a) Restricted hours. Unless specifically exempted,
grading will be restricted to the hours between 7:30 A.M. and
6:00 P.M., Monday through Friday, except in the event of an
emergency which imperils the public safety. The building
-15-
official may grant an exemption upon his determination of an
emergency.
(b) Dust and dirt control. Graded surfaces shall be wetted
or suitably contained to prevent public nuisance from dust or
spillage on City streets or adjacent properties. Equipment,
materials and roadways on the site shall be used in, a manner
or treated to prevent excessive dust conditions.
(c) Effect of prior site development plan approval . Where
a site development plan has already been approved by the
advisory agency under Section 14- 25.100 of the Subdivision
Ordinance, and such site development plan has been made a
part of the improvement plans, the improvement agreements
and the bonding requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance,
and the final map has been approved and recorded, the
requirements of this Code relating to plans and
specifications, geologic engineering reports, soil engineering
reports and bonds shall be deemed to have been complied
with as to any excavation or grading work done in accord
with such previously approved site development plan. In the
event of any change in the site development plan as to any
lot, site or parcel from the approved site development plan,
the provisions of this Code shall thereafter be applicable, and
a separate grading plan, grading permit, permit fee and bond
shall be required therefor.
(d) Special precautions. If the building official determines
by inspection that the nature of the formation is such that
further work as authorized by the existing permit is likely to
endanger any property or public way, the building official
may, as a condition of work, require reasonable safety
precautions to avoid the likelihood of danger. Such measures
as flatter exposed slopes, additional drainage facilities,
berms, terracing, compaction, cribbing or installation of
plant materials for erosion control may be required. If storm
damage is anticipated, work may be stopped until temporary
planting, structures or other temporary measures have been
taken to control erosion and protect adjoining property.
(e) Damaging graded lands. No person shall directly or
indirectly damage or destroy any ground cover, planting,
berms, drains, drainage terraces, ditches, swales, riprap or
other drainage structures and erosion controls which are
planted or constructed pursuant to this Code, or in accord
with any of the regulations or requirements of the building
official or the Planning Commission, or pursuant to any site
development plan filed in accord with the Subdivision
Ordinance of the City.
(f) Compliance with other ordinances. The building
official shall not issue a grading permit for any grading as a
building lot or site unless all proposed uses shown on the
-16-
grading plans for the lot or site will comply with all
applicable provisions of both the Zoning Ordinance and
Subdivision Ordinance of the City, and with all other
provisions of this Code, or unless such grading and the
proposed uses are consistent with the General Plan. Any
grading permit issued in violation of this Section shall be void
and of no force and effect."
SECTION 5: Section 16- 25.010 in Article 16 -25 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"S16- 25.010 Adoption of Uniform Plumbing Code
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, including all Appendices and
IAPMO Installation Standards, as compiled and published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, hereinafter referred to as the
"Plumbing Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and except as to
additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code is hereby adopted
and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be
the Plumbing Code of the City."
SECTION 6: Section 16- 30.010 in Article 16 -30 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"S16- 30.010 Adoption of Uniform Mechanical Code
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, including all Appendices, as
compiled and published by the International Conference of Building Officials, and
the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, hereinafter
referred to as the "Mechanical Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and
examination by the public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to
and except as to additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code
is hereby adopted and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this
Article, and shall be the Mechanical Code of the City."
SECTION 7: ' Article 16 -35 of the City Code is amended to read as follows:
"ARTICLE 16 -35
ELECTRICAL CODE
Sections:
16- 35.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code
16- 35.020 Article 100 amended to define commercial building
16- 35.030 Article 110 -8 amended to require raceways in
commercial buildings
-17-
s s s
916- 35.010 Adoption of National Electrical Code
The 1990 Edition of the National Electrical Code, as compiled and published by
the National Fire Protection Association, hereinafter referred to as the "Electrical
Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public„ in the
office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and such Code is hereby adopted
and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be
the Electrical Code of the City.
$16- 35.020 Article 100 amended to define commercial building
The following provision is added to Article 100 of the Electrical Code:
Commercial building: A building or structure used for
purposes other than a one - family, two - family or multi - family
dwelling.
S16- 35.030 Article 110 -8 amended to require raceways in
commercial buidlings
Article 110 -8 of the Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
110-8. Wiring Methods. Only wiring methods recognized as
suitable are included in this Code. The recognized methods
of wiring shall be permitted to be installed in any type of
building or occupancy, except as otherwise provided in this
Code. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Code,
approved raceways shall be installed in all commercial
buildings."
SECTION 8: Section 16- 40.010 in Article 16 -40 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
"S 16- 40.010 Adoption of Uniform Housing Code
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Housing Code, as compiled and published by
the International Conference of Building Officials, hereinafter referred to as the
"Housing Code," one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the
public in the office of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and, except as to
additions, deletions and amendments hereinafter noted, such Code is hereby adopted
and made a part hereof, the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be
the Housing Code of the City."
SECTION 9: Section 16- 45.010 in Article 16 -45 of the City Code is amended to
read as follows:
-18-
"S16- 45.010 Adoption of Uniform Code for the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings
The 1988 Edition of the Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous
Buildings, as cor: piled and published by the International Conference of Building
Officials, hereinafter referred to as the "Abatement of Dangerous Buildings Code,"
one copy of which has been filed for use and examination by the public in the office
of the City Engineer, is hereby referred to and, except as to additions, deletions and
amendments hereinafter noted, such Code is hereby adopted and made a part hereof,
the same as if fully set forth in this Article, and shall be the Abatement of
Dangerous Buildings Code of the City."
SECTION 10: Article 16 -55 of the City Code, consisting of Sections 16- 55.010
through 16- 55.240, inclusive, is hereby repealed.
SECTION 11: If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this
Ordinance is for any reason held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions
of this Ordinance. The City Council of the City of Saratoga hereby declares that it
would have passed this Ordinance and each section, subsection, sentence, clause and
phrase thereof, irrespective of the fact that one or more sections, subsections,
sentences, clauses or phrases may be held invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 12: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty days after its
passage and adoption.
s s s s s s
The above and foregoing Ordinance was regularly introduced and after the
waiting time required by law, was thereafter passed and adopted at a regular
meeting of the City Council of the City of Saratoga held on the day of
1989, by the following vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
-19-
�h
l.Cl
13777 FRUITVALE AVENUE • SARATOGA. CALIFORNIA 95070
(408) 867 -3.338
September 6, 1989 REPORT COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Karen Anderson
Martha Clevenger
Joyce Hlava
TO: City Council David Moyles
Donald Peterson
FROM: Chief Building Inspector
SUBJECT: Fire Retardant Roofing
RECOMMENDED ACTION
Alternative #2 - Amend the Uniform Building Code to adopt minimum
Class C roof covering for all residential
buildings, without height, size, occupancy or
setback exceptions.
Report in Brief
At its 1989 Development Conference, the City Council indicated an
interest in having staff investigate the potential need and
impacts of upgrading roofing material to a Class C roof.
Subsequently, the Chief Building Inspector in conjunction with the
Saratoga Fire District and the Central Fire District conducted
extensive research into the potential hazards of roofing material,
which do not qualify as fire resistant. As a result of that
investigation, the Building Division, Saratoga Fire District and
the Central Fire District have determined that combustible wood
roofing material constitutes a substantial fire hazard within the
City. Approximately 75% of Saratoga residential dwellings are
roofed with combustible Mood shingles /shakes. The vegetation
surrounding residential dwellings has increased markedly in the
past 20 years as landscaping and natural vegetation has matured.
The natural vegetation, combustible roofs, our regions winds,
humidity and temperature all "contribute to a potential
conflagration. Therefore, the Building Division recommends the
requirements for fire retardant roofing meeting the standard
"Class C "rating, on all new residential construction and any new
replacement roofing as defined in the municipal code. The
Building Division'alse recommends that these requirements be
incorporated with the modifications to the Uniform Building Code,
which will be completed by January 1, 1990.
BACKGROUND
The Building Division contacted the Saratoga Fire District and
Central Fire District in mid 1987 concerning the potential of
conflagration within the City. Not - with - standing an existing fire
resistive roofing ordinance in the hazardous fire area, it is
apparent that the natural vegetation, combustible roofing, close
proximity of structures provided the necessary ingredients for
conflagration. The Fire Departments concurs with the Building
Divisions finding of a potential hazard.
Fire resistive roofing is a proven method in reducing the spread
of fire. A fire resistive roof will not emit burning embers,
"brands ", when involved in a fire. Burning embers can be carried
by wind and ignite nearby combustible roofs. These flying "brand"
characteristic defeats firefighting efforts in three ways.
1. The fire has no definite front for formation of tactical
attack.
2. The distance involved deludes available personnel and
equipment.
3. The spread of fire out distances the time needed for
adequate response.
In the recent conflagration in Carmel, fire fighters were faced
with the decision of determining which homes were to be saved.
Burning embers ignited combustible roofs. Igniting combustible
roofs made it impossible for fire fighters to handle all roof
fires. In many cases fire fighters would extinguish a roof fire,
only to see it ignited again by flying burning brands. Fire
resistive and fire retardant roofs will not emit embers nor will
they be ignited by brands.
Other conflagrations in Houston, Texas, July 31, 1973, Anaheim,
California, April 21, 1982, Lexington and Los Altos Hills,
California, 1985 are recent examples in which roofs played a
significant roll in the spread of fire.
In'1982, shortly after the Anaheim conflagration, National Fire
Protection Association "NFPA" President Robert W. Grant, strongly
backed proposed legislation to ban the use of untreated wood
shakes and shingles in California. The Fire Journal, January
1980, concluded of the Houston, Texas conflagration "The Houston
conflagration on July, 31 can not be blamed on excessive winds,
public fire protection, dry weather or hilly terrain, the ultimate
problem was wood shingled roofs ". National Fire Protection
Association, Fire Services Department has stated, "for several
decades the NFPA has taken the position that untreated wood
shingles and shakes present such an obvious fire and conflagration
hazard, that they should not be permitted on the roof of any
building ".
The Building Division submitted information concerning the hazards
of conflagration to the Public Safety Commission at their regular
meeting on March 13, 1989. The Commission reviewed information
concerning roofing material, fiscal impacts, background on
previous conflagrations and concerns from the industry and the
City for a 3 month period. During that time, the
.r
Building Division published articles in the Saratoga News and in
the Saratoga News letter informing the public of the possibility
of a Fire Retardant Roofing ordinance. During the Public Safety
Commission Meeting, members of the community, the shake and
shingle industry, roofing contractors and homeowners expressed
their concerns with regard to a fire retardant roofing ordinance.
The Commission was meticulous in assuring that information
requested by the public and the Commission was obtained and
reviewed by all concerned parties.
At the Public Safety Commission's regular meeting on June 12,
1989, the Commission recommended that the City Council direct
staff to pursue the development of a draft ordinance for fire safe
roofing. The Commission recommended that the draft ordinance
require a minimum of Class C roofing for all areas of Saratoga
for new residential construction and for all re- roofing. The fire
retardant roofing ordinance would be directed toward single family
homes, duplexes, and townhouses, garages and carports, apartments,
hotels, motels and condominiums. The Uniform Building Code
currently requires fire retardant roofing for other types of
occupancies. The existing fire retardant roofing requirement for
the hazardous hillside areas would not be altered.
DISCUSSION
Uniform Building Code categorizes fire rated roofing material as
Class "A, B or C ". A Class A and B roof is considered fire
retardant, which is effective against moderate to severe exposure.
A Class C roof is effective against light hazards and is
considered fire resistive.
A fire rated roof is constructed of components, usually there is
an underlayment of wood, rolled roofing material and the top or
exposed roof covering.
The roofing industry manufactures large variety of fire rated
roof covering. Materials are approved for new construction and
re- roofing of existing buildings. Materials include factory
pressure treated cedar shakes and shingles, clay, tile, built -up,
aluminium, other coated materials and fiberglass, all which are
either fire retardant or fire resistive. Also, these products are
aesthetically pleasing and fulfill concerns by the Planning
Commissioners and homeowners. The City Attorney has indicated
that requiring fire rated roofing would not interfere with local
CC & R's.
Fire rated roofs are cost effective. A homeowner can install a
fire rated roof and still obtain the aesthetically pleasing
features for the same or less cost of a non -rated roof. Many fire
rated roofs provide a better life cycle cost than non -rated roofs.
3
ROOFING COSTS
The following information was provided by the Committee for Fire
Safe Roofing. There are numerous variables in determining the
cost of a new or replacement roofs.
The roofing industry uses the term "Square" which is an area of
100 square feet or an area of the roof which is 10 feet by 10
feet. Roofing materials costs and labor are estimated per square.
The average residential home will have approximately 32 -34 squares
of roof area.
The following is a current, local estimation of costs, including
labor to install either a roof on new construction or a
replacement roof. These estimates do not include removing the old
roof on a replacement roof, rafter reinforcement. If needed, roof
sheeting (plywood or skip sheeting), if needed, solar panels, sky
lights or additional costs for steep (over 6/12 pitch) roofs would
be added to the given costs.
Wood shakes, Heavy "not treated"
Wood shakes, Medium "not treated"
Wood shingles "not treated"
Wood shakes, Heavy, Pressure Treated
Concrete Tile (Heavy Material)
Clay Tile (Heavy Material)
Glazed Tile (Heavy Material)
Handi Shake
Tar and Gravel, 3 ply
Cal Shake
Permatec
Composition, Fiberglas 20 year.
Composition, Fiberglas 25 year
Composition, Fiberglas 30 year
$210
- 350
square
$195
- 235
square
$200
- 240
square
"C" $250
- 290
square
$325
- 350
square
$375
- 400
square
$600
- 700
square
$350
- 400
square
$150
- 160
square
$300
- 400
square
$300
- 400
square
$100
- 120
square
$125
- 135
square
$150
- 175
square
(all material listed are fire resistive or fire retardant unless
noted as "not treated ").
Additional costs for replacement roofs:
Tear off old
shakes
or composition
$50
square
Plywood over
skip sheeting
$60 - 65
square
Fill in 1 X
4 skip
sheeting
$45 - 50
square
Extra sheet
metal,
gutters
$10 - 25
square
Steep roofs,
excess
of 6/12 pitch $20 square
4
ri
At the Public Safety.Commission's Meetings, it was obvious that
cost was a major issue in concerns about a proposed ordinance.
Close scrutiny of the life cycle cost, and percentage of increase
of costs for fire-retardant roofing clearly indicates that fire
retardant roofing is economically advantageous. The installation
of fire retardant roofing would increase the cost of installation
and material by 10 to 40 %. It is staffs opinion that the
additional costs is warranted when considering the over all
advantages of fire safe roofing.
Many jurisdictions throughout the state have adopted ordinances
requiring fire safe roofing. In northern California alone, more
than 25 cities have adopted fire safe roofing ordinances.
Recently, Los Angeles banned the use of all wood roofing material
within that city. Additionally, presently there is a bill in the
State Legislature recommending wood roofing material not be
allowed on any structure within the state. The Office of the
State Architect has adopted a policy requiring a minimum of a
Class C roof on all buildings within its jurisdiction.
It is obvious that the trend in fire service is a movement towards
reducing the spread of fire by requiring fire rated roofs.
Proposed Ordinance
The Staff recommends that the following criteria be incorporated
into the City Code:
CHAPTER 16 BUILDING REGULATIONS
Section 16- 15.100 Section (3201(c)) to be added as follows
concerning fire retardancy.
Section 3201(c) of the Building Code is hereby as follows:
1., (c) replacement roofing: Single family homes, duplexes,
townhomes, on separate properties, garages and carports -where
roofs are replaced shall have a minimum Class C fire roof.
2. All apartments, hotels, motels and condominiums where roofs
are replaced shall have a minimum of Class C fire roofing.
3. A replacement roof is defined as repairs or modifications in
excess of 25% of the total roof area not just minor repairs.
Section 3201(b) of the City Code shall be amended as follows:
5
'1
(b) Fire Retardancy. When required.
Add 1. "All new construction shall have a minimum of
Class C roof covering."
I. Delete existing
2. Delete
3. Delete, except portion referencing hazardous fire area
and finding of facts
FISCAL IMPACT
Staff has investigated the cost differences between fire rated and
non -rated roof covering based on labor costs, material, and other
related factors. In staff's judgement, the increase of
approximately 10% to 40%, depending on the choice of roofing
material, is justified when weighed against the potential in the
event of multiple fire occurrences of confligration, resulting
from major disasters or unusual fire conditions.
PUBLIC CONTACT
Northern California shake and shingle industry
Local roofing contractors
Various homeowner's associations
Local citizens
Saratoga Fire District
Central Fire District
Saratoga -Los Gatos Board of Realtors
Council for Fire Safe Roofing
Public Safety Commission
ALTERNATIVES
1. Do not amend existing roofing requirements. No
action required.
2. Amend the Uniform Building Code to adopt minimum Class C roof
covering for all residential buildings, without height, size,
occupancy or setback exceptions.
3. Amend the Uniform Building code to adopt the minimum of Class
C roof covering for all replacement roofs on residential
dwellings, carports or garages, apartments, motel, hotels and
condominiums. Replacement roofs on buildings that exceed 5000
sq. ft. of roof, or exceed two stories in height, or are less
than 3 feet from the property line shall have a minimum Class
B roof.
4. Amend the Uniform Building Code to adopt minimum Class B roof
covering for all residential buildings without height, size,
occupancy, or setback exceptions.
M
5. Amend the Uniform Building Code to adopt minimum Class A roof
covering for all residential buildings without height, size,
occupancy, or setback exceptions.
6. Modify alternative # 3 to be more restrictive than proposed.
7
f
g %, i
FIRE RESISTANT ROOFING
PURPOSE OF THE ORDINANCE
To reduce the probability of there being a conflagration in
Saratoga caused by wind carried firebrands igniting unregulated
roofs made of highly combustible material.
METHOD
Establish a minimum standard for roof construction in the
portion of the city which presently are unregulated.
REASONS FOR CONCERN
1. The current city code does NOT contain minimum control
requirements for roof construction relative to fire resistance.
2. The distance between houses in-the city has decreased due to
the increased development of the city.
3. Increased presence of fire brand generating material such as
unrated roofs, and increased landscaping shrubs and trees.
4. The possibility of several simultaneous and rapidly spreading,
spot fires caused by wind swept fire brands.
5. The limited local fire protection resources available to
rapidly respond to numerous simultaneous fires.
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the standard of a Class C Roof as the minimum acceptable
in the City of Saratoga.
ARGUMENTS FOR
This is an action recommended by all Fire Protection Agencies
and utilized by the State of California in areas they control.
This is an action to increase the protection of all homes in
the city. It makes Saratoga a safer place to live.
Roofs constructed of highly combustible material create more
fire brands.'
This is a standard established by an authoritative body and
recognized nationally by both building codes and fire Protection
Agencies.
1
ARGUMENTS AGAINST
THIS IS AN ORDINANCE AGAINST SHAKE ROOFS.
Not true. The C Rated roof can be constructed of Shakes.
The Shingle and Shake industry is on record of saying they can
provide a Shake product which can be used in B or C roofs. Several
local shake suppliers contacted, quoted prices and had available
for immediate delivery both B and C Shakes.
IT IS UNNECESSARY.
This is a subjective conclusion. Fire Protection Agencies
do not agree. They are unbiased experts with extensive experience
and they encourage the adoption of fire resistant roofing
construction Standards. Los Altos Hills, and on the Monteray
Pennisular of experienced major conflagrations caused by fire
brands. It can happen here.
IT COSTS TO MUCH.
Cost must consider against value received. In Saratoga the
incremental cost of a "C Rated" roof is less than one percent of
the- value of the dwelling it protects. A single conflagration
involving as few as 10 Saratoga homes would represent a
multimillion dollar loss.
Permitting speculators and short term home owners to use
"lowest cost ", short tern, roof construction methods is not in the
best interest of the City or future owners. Minimum regulating
standards are necessary.
A ROOF THAT RESIST PENETRATION BY FIRE IS UNSAFE.
If the fire originates from within the house it must penetrate
the ceiling before entering the attic and burning through the roof.
Most houses are constructed with one half or greater sheet
ceilings, and many attics contain at least 6 inches of insulation.
Before penetrating the ceiling, the fumes and the heat will break
out windows or asphyxiate the inhabitants.
A smoke alarm is much better protection against an internal
fire than a combustible roof.
2
8
TREATED SHAKES HAVE A SHORTER LIFE THAN UNTREATED SHAKES
In the last 15 years the quality of shakes has decreased and
the expected life of a shake roof has also decreased. Quality
standards vary greatly and are influenced by the mill quality
control.
The life of a shake roof today treated or untreated is said
to be the same by the Shingle and Shake Industry. It is estimated
to be 15 to 20 years, which is shorter than lives experienced in
the past. Shake roofs are not life warranted.
Past experiences of short lives with treated shakes was a
result of poor treatment methods and control. Current treatment
methods are much improved.
PEOPLE SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO DO AS THEY PLEASE.
This is not true when they. endanger or impact the rights of
others and cause additional protection costs to the City. By
having an unrated combustible roof, 'a home owner may contribute to
the spread of a wind swept fire to neighboring dwellings. This
will impose an added burden upon the Fire Protection Agencies.
THIS ORDINANCE WILL DISCOURAGE SHAKE ROOFS AND CHANGE THE
CHARACTER OF SARATOGA, THEREBY REDUCING THE PRICE-OF DWELLINGS.
Controlling roof appearance should be treated as a separate
subject from fire resistance. As stated above fire resistant roofs
can be constructed of shake materials.
The lack of standards "for roof construction will permit
methods which may be at variance with the character of the
community. The least expensive roof is not a shake roof. Several
lower cost materials are available. Many of these have higher fire
resistant ratings. Taking no action on the proposed ordinance will
not preclude changes in the community appearance.
If the character of the community is the concern, then
consideration should be given to controlling by ordinance the
appearance of roofs or specifying acceptable materials. Dependence
upon CC &R's is not effective in older neighborhoods lacking the
organization or the resources to enforce them by court action.
3
L
28- Nov -89
COMPARATIVE COST OF ROOFING STUDY
SOURCES OF INFORMATION
1 CA. SHINGLE AND SHAKE CO
2 MARSHALL SUPPLY
3 BIDDLE ROOFING SUPPLY
4 PACIFIC SUPPLY
5 WESTERN ROOFING SUPPLY
PHONE
2871800
2873686
2469526
7274212
2878893
�,Jy 0 �
,2 '1 F
COST IN $
PER SQUARE
(LOFT X10FT.)
MEDIUM SHADE
HEAVY SHAKE
INFO
SOURCE
UNRATED
C RATED B
RATED
UNRATED
C RATED B
RATED
1
100
13;
2
96
135
120
160
3
90
142
114
162
4
95
124
146
117
174
187
5
98
135
.146
120
150
178
AVERAGE
96
130
141
117.75
162
172
AMT OVER
UNTREATED
34
45
44
54
35 SQUARE
1190
1575
1540
1890
DECK
1750
1750
TOTAL
1190
3325
1540
3840
,2 '1 F
1
t
TESTS CONDUCTED TO RATE ROOF CONSTRUCTION
SOURCE Tom Campbell 867 3822
Wood roofs are subjected to 4 tests.
1. Fire Brand test
A rated roof test uses a four and one half pound fire
brand 12xl2x2 inches constructed of 3/4 inch pieces of wood.
B rated roof test uses a one pound 6x6x2 inch fire brand.
C rated roof test uses a 1/3 oz. 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 inch
fire brand
In the test the fully ignited brand is placed on a section of
the roof in the presence of a 12 mph wind. The test continues
until the brand is fully consumed. Test failure occurs when any
a sustained flame is observed under the roof.
2. Exposure to Intermittent Flame to determine the tendency to
catch fire using a 1400 degree F gas jet.
3. Spread of Flame where one edge is ignited and time to spread
a set distance is measured.'
4. (Used only on Wood Roofs) Tests the tendency of burning
shingles to dislodge from the roof so as to fly off or drop and
ignite combustible material on the ground.
" �,J �P,
J,4w,p�,- / a/6, /J�, 91, A.
INFORMAL PETITION'tO
SARATOGA CITY COUNCIL
We the undersigned, as residents of Saratoga, do herewith request the
council members to vote NO on the amendment to Saratoga Building Code
which expands the current City Ordnance requiring "Shake Roofs" be Class C
fire retardant in the Foothill Areas of Saratoga to be 48 -- t= also
include the "Flatland" Area of Saratoga for all future replacement "Shake
Roofs. We have concluded that approximately 30% cost increase to "Re-
roof" with fire-retardanj shake is not justified by the infinitesimal
-chance of a roof start' fire from external sources and that in fact
.,the fire retardant roof presents a much higher risk for the residents
..to be ..injured in internally started house fires.
George Deukmejlan
Governor
y
O
California
�CN
Fire Incident Reporting System'
�1
James F. Mr-Mullin
State Fire Marshal
1
9
5
F IR S
l 1
D
r_
T
0
70
Z
i
C/7
D
rn
rn
Ct
D
D
r
I
CALIFORNIA STATE FIRE
August, 1986
TO THE CALIFORNIA FIRE SERVICE
This is the twelfth Annual Report of the California Fire Incident Reporting System and
summarizes the data contained in the 170,584 fire reports you submitted for 1985.
The reduction in total fires, dared to last year, was reflected in all types of
incidents except for a slight increase in building fires. Detailed analysis of causal
factors and trends in frequent scenarios will be published in our SFM newsletter.
As to the future, I am pleased to report the CFIRS Advisory Committee is well on the way
to completing the proposal for the "new CFIRS ". We can look forward to major improvements in
our statewide fire data system - not only in terms of state -of- the -art technology, but also
in the responsiveness of the system to your needs.
In the meantime, it is imperative that you continually emphasize the importance of
ccnplete, accurate and timely reporting. To assist in this, we will be conducting regional
workshops to review incident coding and report processing. Remember, if we are to fulfill
our primary mission of protecting the public from fire through prevention, we must have valid
information to tell us how, where and why fires are occurring. This data is also essential
for evaluating the effectiveness of codes, regulations, public education, and other
prevention strategies—and - this information can only come from you.
n
�'ORN IA
STATE FIRE MARSHAL
94JMES F. �McM ,T ,F'ni
State Fire Marshal
MARS,
S
r
C�
D
r
TI
0
X
Z
J
D
rn
T1
rn
C/
D
D
r
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
TABLE
1
NUMBER OF FIRES BY TIME OF DAY AND DAY OF WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 1
1A
PERCENTAGE OF FIRES BY TIME
OF DAY AND DAY OF WEEK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 2
2
TIME OF DAY AND TYPE OF FIRE
INCIDENT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . ... . 3
3
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AND
TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT (NUMBER OF FIRES ANNUALLY) . . . . . .
. . . . . 4
3A
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AND
TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT (PERCENTAGE OF FIRES ANNUALLY) . . . .
. . . . . 8
4
MAIN CATEGORIES OF PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION AND PROPERTY COMPLEX . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 12
7
MAIN CATEGORIES OF PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 13
8
MAIN CATEGORIES OF PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION AND PROPERTY TYPE . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . 14
9
MAIN CATEGORIES OF PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION AND NUMBER OF STORIES . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 15
10
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AND
EXTENT OF FIRE DAMAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 16
13
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AND
NUMBER OF FIRES PER RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 20
13A
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AND
DOLLAR AMOUNT PER RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 24
14
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AND
NUMBER OF FIRES PER RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 28
14A
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AND
DOLLAR AMOUNT PER RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 32
15
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION AND
LEVEL OF ORIGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . 36
16
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
AND
SOURCE OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 40
17
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
AND
FORM OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 44
18
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
AND
AREA OF ORIGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . ... . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 48
19
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
AND
TYPE OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 52
20
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
AND
FORM OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 56
28
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
AND
THE ACT OR OMISSION CAUSING IGNITION . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 60
42
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
AND
FIRE CASUALTY REPORT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 64
47
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
AND
FIREWORKS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . 67
APPENDIX A CODE DEFINITIONS
FOR
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . Al
APPENDIX
B CODE DEFINITIONS
FOR
TABLES 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 and 28 . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . B1
Published by
STATE
AL,
7171 Bowling Drive, Suite 600, Sacramento, CA. 95823 (916) 427 -4180
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 1 NUMBER OF FIRES COMPARING TIME OF DAY TO DAY OF WEEK
TIME OF DAY
DAY OF WEEK
TOTALS
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
0001 -0100
5536
931
752
759
702
719
798
875
0101 -0200
4423
739
612
577
545
557
614
779
0201 -0300
4138
789
522
495
510
543
549
730
0301 -0400
3267
609
446
435
391
422
409
555
0401 -0500
2613
432
354
324
346
342
315
500
0501 -0600
2533
373
370
318
309
364
383
416
0601 -0700
2864
361
453
443
400
400
408
399
0701 -0800
3977
449
615
656
631
597
592
437
0801 -0900
5001
560
773
778
751
756
796
587 .
0901 -1000
5761
717
892
811
853
836
880
772
1001 -1100
6702
893
1005
1004
952
956
923
969
1101 -1200
8034
1217
1123
1125
1081
1135
1189
1164
1201 -1300
8993
1329
1329
1281
1222
1290
1224
1318
1301 -1400
10088
1507
1511
1371
1372
1406
1466
1455
1401 -1500
11009
1521
1510
1762
1588
1471
1540
1617
1501 -1600
11833
1508
1870
1812
1652
1720
1712
1559
1601 -1700
11413
1561
1754
1668
1642
1703
1641
1444
1701 -1800
11224
1591
1737
1630
1528
1650
1607
1481
1801 -1900
10296
1511
1453
1518
1434
1495
1417
1468
1901 -2000
9607
1438
1357
1429
1343
1331
1319
1390
2001 -2100
8915
1376
1186
1298
1230
1314
1245
1266
2101 -2200
8695
1258
1132
1126
1159
1523
1228
1269
2201 -2300
7319
956
971
991
981
1253
1085
1082
2301 -2400
6343
874
826
783
815
963
1046
1036
TOTALS
170584
24500
24553
24394
23437
24746
24386
24568
1
E
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE lA PERCENTAGE OF FIRES COMPARING TIME OF DAY TO DAY OF WEEK
TIME OF DAY
DAY OF WEEK
TOTALS
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
0001 -0100
3.25
.55
.44
.44
.41
.42
.47
.51
0101 -0200
2.59
.43
.36
.34
.32
.33
.36
.46
0201 -0300
2.43
.46
.31
.29
.30
.32
.32
.43
0301 -0400
1.92
.36
.26
.26
.23
.25
.24
.33
0401 -0500
1.53
.25
.21
.19
.20
.20
.18
.29
0501 -0600
1.48
.22
.22
.19
.18
.21
.22
.24
0601 -0700
1.68
.21
.27
.26
.23
.23
.24
.23
0701 -0800
2.33
.26
.36
.38
.37
.35
.35
.26
0801 -0900
2.93
.33
.45
.46
.44
.44
.47
.34
0901 - 1000
3.38
.42
.52
.48
.50
.49
.52
.45
1001 -1100
3.93
.52
.59
.59
.56
.56
.54
.57
1101 -1200
4.71
.71
.66
.66
.63
.67
.70
.68
1201 -1300
5.27
.78
.78
.75
.72
.76
.72
.77
1301 -1400
5.91
.88
.89
.80
.80
.82
.86
.85
1401 -1500
6.45
.89
.89
1.03
.93
.86
.90
.95
1501 -1600
6.94
.88
1.10
1.06
.97
1.01
1.00
.91
1601 -1700
6.69
.92
1.03
.98
.96
1.00
.96
.85
1701 -1800
6.58
.93
1.02
.96
.90
.97
.94
87
1801 -1900
6.04
.89
.85
.89
.84
.88
.83
.86
1901 -2000
5.63
.84
.80
.84
.79
.78
.77
.81
2001 -2100
5.23
.81
.70
.76
.72
.77
.73
.74
2101 -2200
5.10
.74
.66
.66
.68
.89
.72
74
2201 -2300
4.29
.56
.57
.58
.58
.73
.64
.63
2301 -2400
3.72
.51
.48
.46
.48
.56
.61
.61
TOTALS
100.00
14.36
14.39
14.30
13.74
14.51
14.30
14.40
1985 CFIRS "ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 2 TIME OF DAY COMPARED TO TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT
TIME OF DAY
TYPE OF
INCIDENT
TOTALS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
UNKNOWN
BUILD-
GRASS
VEHICLE
REFUSE
OUTSIDE
EXPLO-
OUTSIDE
MOBILE
OTHER
ING
STRUCT
SION
STORAGE
HOME
0001 -0100
5536
2
1441
779
1449
1537
117
4
41
26
140
0101 -0200
4423
2
1293
557
1179
1156
76
3
28
18
111
0201 -0300
4138
1
1211
506
1175
997
93
6
28
27
94
0301 -0400
3267
4
1085
332
863
774
64
0
35
31
79
0401 -0500
2613
0
922
236
707
556
74
3
22
24
69
0501 -0600
2533
3
892
263
701
510
42
3
20
9
90
0601 -0700
2864
5
907
267
953
553
48
4
30
19
78
0701 -0800
3977
1
1256
437
1394
656
66
5
33
15
114
0801 -0900
5001
5
1588
594
1695
791
78
9
36
47
158
0901 -1000
5761
2
1824
982
1744
857
94
18
44
30
166
1001 -1100
6702
8
2028
1346
1967
1009
91
8
48
34
163
1101 -1200
8034
2
2235
1930
2208
1178
138
12
54
30
247
1201 -1300
8993
2
2280
2517
2522
1217
126
18
56
33
222
1301 -1400
10088
11
2350
3141
2569
1443
186
11
78
42
257
1401 -1500
11009
5
2401
3565
2824
1619
211
14
89
52
229
1501 -1600
11833
7
2508
4005
2839
1822
212
13
100
38
289
1601 -1700
11413
4
2658
3356
2843
1883
229
12
89
38
301
1701 -1800
11224
4
2800
2941
2876
1958
206
18
75
41
305
1801 -1900
10296
4
2804
2258
2455
2107
193
4
70
61
340
1901 -2000
9607
4
2528
1869
2292
2307
168
8
72
42
317
2001 -2100
8915
7
2259
1652
2000
2469
147
13
60
37
271
2101 -2200
8695
7
2092
1783
1964
2343
149
17
49
35
256
2201 -2300
7319
2
1746
1390
1734
2013
129
14
50
28
213
2301 -2400
6343
1
1565
988
1557
1868
107
5
45
37
170
TOTALS
170584
93
44673
37694
44510
33623
3044
222
1252
794
4679
3
r,
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 3 NUMBER OF FIRES BY PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TYPE OF
INCIDENT
TOTALS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
UNKNOWN
BUILD-
GRASS
VEHICLE
REFUSE
OUTSIDE
EXPLO-
OUTSIDE
MOBILE
OTHER
ING
STRUCT
SION
STORAGE
HOME
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1647
12
92
194
930
223
23
11
59
1
102
O1
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
36017
1
64
87
35710
48
15
9
2
31
50
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
5803
0
14
22
5632
113
2
3
0
0
17
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
144
0
1
10
105
6
2
1
0
0
19
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
273
0
15
5
180
8
5
2
1
2
55
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
68
0
2
0
54
2
0
0
0
0
10
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
492
0
3
10
439
8
2
1
0
1
28
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
102
0
1
1
81
5
3
0
0
0
11
08
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
37
0
0
9
17
7
3
0
0
0
1
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
21
0
10
3
0
7
0
0
0
0
1
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
608
4
137
141
14
232
35
1
5
4
35
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
294
0
78
58
2
113
22
2
6
0
13
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
331
0
194
38
1
74
11
1
2
0
10
14
CLUBS
170
0
96
22
1
38
4
1
0
0
8
15
LIBRARY
91
1
54
6
0
25
2
0
0
0
3
16
EATING- DRINKING PLACES
1782
3
1357
33
7
275
22
5
9
0
71
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
75
0
26
6
3
27
7
0
1
1
4
18
THEATERS- STUDIOS
138
0
82
13
1
30
1
0
3
0
8
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
12
0
3
3
0
4
0
0
0
0
2
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
1940
4
708
332
7
698
70
4
26
3
88
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
33
0
15
5
2
7
1
0
1
0
2
23
TRADE- BUSINESS SCHOOLS
111
0
65
12
0
19
6
0
2
2
5
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
125
0
71
13
3
29
0
3
4
0
2
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 3 NUMBER OF FIRES BY PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TYPE OF
INCIDENT
TOTALS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
UNKNOWN
BUILD-
GRASS
VEHICLE
REFUSE
OUTSIDE
EXPLO-
OUTSIDE
MOBILE
OTHER
ING
STRUCT
SION
STORAGE
HOME
27
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
29
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
11
0
9
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
31
CARE OF THE AGED
302
0
252
8
3
21
5
1
1
0
11
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
40
0
26
5
0
6
1
0
0
0
2
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
843
4
665
31
2
93
6
1
1
0
40
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
567
0
304
27
1
166
17
2
1
1
48
35
NOT A CFIRS CODE
4
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
38
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
39
NOT A CFIRS CODE
10
0
0
8
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
40
RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
5
0
2
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
29205
23
22074
2558
98
2538
579
55
182
125
973
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
12233
3
8963
365
51
2346
126
12
55
6
306
43
ROOMING- BOARDING HOUSES
71
0
39
16
1
11
0
0
0
0
4
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
780
1
661
13
2
79
7
1
1
1
14
45
MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
233
0
161
14
4
32
8
3
0
0
11
46
DORMITORIES
124
1
87
8
0
23
1
0
0
1
3
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
1066
0
325
15
57
61
21
4
1
550
32
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
93
0
45
4
0
10
28
0
4
0
2
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
24
0
11
1
0
11
1
0
0
0
0
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
1105
0
490
30
5
489
32
2
9
0
48
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
215
0
141
1
0
52
3
0
4
0
14
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
343
0
202
8
2
108
6
1
2
0
14
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
299
0
169
7
4
85
13
1
4
0
16
5
P
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 3 NUMBER OF FIRES BY PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TYPE OF
INCIDENT
TOTALS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
UNKNOWN
BUILD-
GRASS
VEHICLE
REFUSE
OUTSIDE
EXPLO-
OUTSIDE
MOBILE
OTHER
ING
STRUCT
SION
STORAGE
HOME
55
HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
247
1
165
7
0
53
10
0
3
0
8
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
341
0
263
4
0
40
5
2
3
0
24
57
MOTOR- VEHICLE BOAT SALE
889
3
390
26
56
283
41
3
19
3
65
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
284
0
134
5
1
126
5
2
3
0
8
59
OFFICES
1350
1
939
50
3
271
17
4
12
8
45
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
9
0
4
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
61
NUCLEONICS
23
0
4
4
1
9
3
1
1
0
0
62
LABORATORIES
82
0
60
5
0
5
3
1
0
0
8
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
92
0
44
12
1
5
17
0
2
0
11
64
UTILITIES
1079
8
89
112
2
130
360
28
36
3
311
65
AGRICULTURE
869
2
49
494
13
158
24
2
94
0
33
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
1279
1
6
1153
7
73
12
0
8
1
18
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
55
0
7
22
1
10
4
1
2
0
8
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
79
0
45
5
0
11
10
1
2
0
5
69
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
330
0
219
13
0
16
61
0
7
0
14
71
FOOD
274
0
171
18
1
48
12
2
13
0
9
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
67
0
30
3
0
4
6
0
1
0
23
73
TEXTILES
96
1
35
9
0
27
6
0
4
0
14
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
91
0
64
2
1
9
1
1
1
0
12
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
854
2
289
44
6
184
208
2
21
1
97
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
300
0
135
9
4
37
46
3
14
0
52
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
650
1
363
31
8
137
39
6
6
0
59
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
181
0
67
9
56
25
5
0
0
1
18
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 3 NUMBER OF FIRES BY PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TYPE OF
INCIDENT
TOTALS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
UNKNOWN
BUILD-
GRASS
VEHICLE
REFUSE
OUTSIDE
EXPLO-
OUTSIDE
MOBILE
OTHER
ING
STRUCT
SION
STORAGE
HOME
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
233
0
157
7
1
35
8
0
2
0
23
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49
0
28
2
0
8
5
0
2
0
4
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
610
0
253
77
6
80
40
2
87
1
64
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
68
0
13
2
0
14
3
0
12
2
22
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
76
0
45
6
2
10
4
0
6
0
3
84
PETRO PROD- ALCOHOL STRG
48
0
2
3
0
5
19
1
3
0
15
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
267
2
44
14
0
125
26
0
23
0
33
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
76
0
28
2
0
23
8
0
9
0
6
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
295
0
44
23
20
165
14
1
8
0
20
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1733
1
1341
43
38
210
42
2
12
2
42
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
772
0
416
23
6
140
129
0
22
2
34
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
79
0
7
10
7
31
3
1
3
0
17
91
CONSTRUCTION
3492
1
691
1634
30
880
65
2
17
2
170
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
482
0
111
43
5
104
172
1
16
0
30
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
37255
4
123
25605
111
10249
283
9
197
11
663
94
WATER AREAS
439
0
1
252
2
167
7
0
2
0
8
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
1059
0
5
619
5
270
66
0
7
8
79
96
ROAD PROPERTY
15727
8
46
2989
683
11202
125
15
167
16
476
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
14
0
3
2
1
5
0
0
2
0
1
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
292
0
18
133
4
56
36
2
17
2
24
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
101
0
7
22
7
43
4
0
0
1
17
TOTALS
170584
93
44673
37694
44510
33623
3044
222
1252
794
4679
7
E.3
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 3A PERCENTAGE OF FIRES BY PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TYPE
OF INCIDENT
TOTALS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
UNKNOWN
BUILD-
GRASS VEHICLE REFUSE OUTSIDE
EXPLO- OUTSIDE
MOBILE
OTHER
ING
STRUCT
SION STORAGE
HOME
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
.97
.01
.05
.11
.55
.13
.01
.01
.03
.00
.06
01
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
21.11
.00
.04
.05
20.93
.03
.01
.01
.00
.02
.03
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
3.40
.00
.01
.01
3.30
.07
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
.08
.00
.00
.01
.06
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
.16
.00
.01
.00
.11
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.03
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
.04
.00
.00
.00
.03
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
.29
.00
.00
.01
.26
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.02
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
.06
.00
.00
.00
.05
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
08
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.02
.00
.00
.01
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
.01
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
.36
.00
.08
.08
.01
.14
.02
.00
.00
.00.
.02
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
.17
.00
.05
.03
.00
.07
.01
.00
.00
.00
.01
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
.19
.00
.11
.02
.00
.04
.01
.00
.00
.00
.01
14
CLUBS
.10
.00
.06
.01
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
15
LIBRARY
.05
.00
.03
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
1.04
.00
.80
.02
.00
.16
.01
.00
.01
.00
.04
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
.04
.00
.02
.00
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
18
THEATERS - STUDIOS
.08
.00
.05
.01
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
1.14
.00
.42
.19
.00
.41
.04
.00
.02
.00
.05
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
.02
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
23
TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
.07
.00
.04
.01
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 3A PERCENTAGE OF FIRES BY PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TYPE OF
INCIDENT
TOTALS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
UNKNOWN
BUILD-
GRASS
VEHICLE
REFUSE
OUTSIDE
EXPLO-
OUTSIDE
MOBILE
OTHER
ING
STRUCT
SION
STORAGE
HOME
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
.07
.00
.04
.01
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
27
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
29
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
.01
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
31
CARE OF THE AGED
.18
.00
.15
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
.02
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
.49
.00
.39
.02
.00
.05
.00
.00
.00
.00
.02
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
.33
.00
.18
.02
.00
.10
.01
.00
.00
.00
.03
35
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
38
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
39
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
40
RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
17.12
.01
12.94
1.50
.06
1.49
.34
.03
.11
.07
.57
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
7.17
.00
5.25
.21
.03
1.38
.07
.01
.03
.00
.18
43
ROOMING - BOARDING HOUSES
.04
.00
.02
.01
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
.46
.00
.39
.01
.00
.05
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
45
MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
.14
.00
.09
.01
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
46
DORMITORIES
.07
.00
.05
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
.62
.00
.19
.01
.03
.04
.01
.00
.00
.32
.02
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
.05
.00
.03
.00
.00
.01
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
.01
.00
.01
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
.65
.00
.29
.02
.00
.29
.02
.00
.01
.00
.03
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
.13
.00
.08
.00
.00
.03
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
.20
.00
.12
.00
.00
.06
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
�tl
10
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 3A PERCENTAGE OF FIRES BY PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF FIRE INCIDENT
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TYPE OF INCIDENT
TOTALS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
UNKNOWN
BUILD-
GRASS VEHICLE
REFUSE OUTSIDE
EXPLO- OUTSIDE
MOBILE
OTHER
ING
STRUCT
SION STORAGE
HOME
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
.18
.00
.10
.00
.00
.05
.01
.00
.00
.00
.01
55
HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
.14
.00
.10
.00
.00
.03
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
.20
.00
.15
.00
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
57
MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
.52
.00
.23
.02
.03
.17
.02
.00
.01
.00
.04
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
.17
.00
.08
.00
.00
.07
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
59
OFFICES
.79
.00
.55
.03
.00
.16
.01
.00
.01
.00
.03
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
61
NUCLEONICS
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
62
LABORATORIES
.05
.00
.04
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
.05
.00
.03
.01
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.01
64
UTILITIES
.63
.00
.05
.07
.00
.08
.21
.02
.02
.00
.18
65
AGRICULTURE
.51
.00
.03
.29
.01
.09
.01
.00
.06
.00
.02
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
.75
.00
.00
.68
.00
.04
.01
.00
.00
.00
.01
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
.03
.00
.00
.01
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
.05
.00
.03
.00
.00
.01
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
69
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
.19
.00
.13
.01
.00
.01
.04
.00
.00
.00
.01
71
FOOD
.16
.00
.10
.01
.00
.03
.01
.00
.01
.00
.01
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
.04
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
73
TEXTILES
.06
.00
.02
.01
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
.05
.00
.04
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
.50
.00
.17
.03
.00
.11
.12
.00
.01
.00
.06
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
.18
.00
.08
.01
.00
.02
.03
.00
.01
.00
.03
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
.38
.00
.21
.02
.00
.08
.02
.00
.00
.00
.03
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
11
TABLE
3A
PERCENTAGE OF
FIRES
BY
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
COMPARED
TO TYPE
OF FIRE
INCIDENT.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TYPE OF
INCIDENT
TOTALS
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
UNKNOWN
BUILD-
GRASS VEHICLE
REFUSE
OUTSIDE
EXPLO- OUTSIDE
MOBILE
OTHER
ING
STRUCT
SION STORAGE
HOME
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
.11
.00
.04
.01
.03
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
.14
.00
.09
.00
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
.03
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
.36•
.00
.15
.05
.00
.05
.02
.00
.05
.00
.04
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
.04
.00
.01
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.01
.00
.01
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
.04
.00
.03
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
84
PETRO PROD - ALCOHOL STRG
.03
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.00
.01
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
.16
.00
.03
.01
.00
.07
.02
.00
.01
.00
.02
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
.04
.00
.02
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
.01
.00
.00
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
.17
.00
.03
.01
.01
.10
.01
.00
.00
.00
.01
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1.02
.00
.79
.03
.02
.12
.02
.00
.01
.00
.02
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
.45
.00
.24
.01
.00
.08
.08
.00
.01
.00
.02
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
.05
.00
.00
.01
.00
.02
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
91
CONSTRUCTION
2.05
.00
.41
.96
.02
.52
.04
.00
.01
.00
.10
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
.28
.00
.07
.03
.00
.06
.10
.00
.01
.00
.02
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
21.84
.00
.07
15.01
.07
6.01
.17
.01
.12
.01
.39
94
WATER AREAS
.26
.00
.00
.15
.00
.10
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
.62
.00
.00
.36
.00
.16
.04
.00
.00
.00
.05
96
ROAD PROPERTY
9.22
.00
.03
1.75
.40
6.57
.07
.01
.10
.01
.28
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
.01
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
.00
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
.17
.00
.01
.08
.00
.03
.02
.00
.01
.00
.01
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
.06
.00
.00
.01
.00
.03
.00
.00
.00
.00
.01
TOTALS
100.00
.05
26.19
22.10
26.09
19.71
1.78
.13
.73
.47
2.74
11
12
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 4 MAIN CATEGORIES OF PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO PROPERTY COMPLEX.
PROPERTY COMPLEX
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
TOTALS
100 -199
200 -299
300 -399
400 -499
500 -599
600 -699
700 -799
800 -899
900 -999
010 -099
000 -009
PUBLIC
EDUCA-
INSTI-
RESI-
STORE
BASIC
MANUFAC-
STORAGE
SPECIAL
VEHICLES
UNCLASS-
ASSEMBLY
TIONAL
TUTIONAL
DENTIAL
OFFICE INDUSTRY
TURING
PROPERTY
PROPERTY
IFIED
97
AIRPORT
82
4
0
0
4
1
1
7
5
21
39
0
11
AMUSEMENT
255
88
3
1
8
1
1
1
3
121
27
1
42
APARTMENT
7290
11
3
12
5985
23
18
25
140
677
373
23
40
BUS -RESID
2115
248
4
9
308
589
33
84
74
408
289
69
14
CLUB
141
93
0
0
11
2
1
1
1
20
12
0
41
DWELLING
8859
9
3
4
7351
20
43
67
252
652
418
40
20
EDUCATION
1278
68
851
12
39
8
29
10
17
174
63
7
65
FARM
542
0
0
0
46
8
129
39
107
163
48
2
33
HOSPITAL
760
4
5
641
4
26
8
6
4
36
25
1
44
HOTEL
368
8
0
2
322
4
3
0
2
15
10
2
70
INDUSTRIAL
1044
4
1
0
6
38
69
708
71
94
49
4
94
MARINA
207
6
0
0
2
4
0
5
18
118
52
2
63
MILITARY
20
0
0
0
5
1
6
0
2
2
4
0
47
MOBILE HOME
523
8
0
0
416
6
6
12
5
31
35
4
45
MOTEL
168
6
0
0
137
1
3
2
1
12
6
0
59
GOVERNMENT
606
12
1
19
3
424
12
7
10
67
49
2
34
PRISON
579
7
3
468
4
12
7
33
9
20
16
0
95
RAILROAD
246
2
0
0
0
2
1
2
7
193
39
0
58
SHOPPING
1548
170
4
0
7
630
6
32
36
400
242
21
12
STADIUM
397
134
3
0
1
0
8
2
6
222
19
2
80
WAREHOUSE
622
3
0
0
1
20
11
23
403
76
80
5
99
OTHER
3911
139.
11
17
238
79
207
106
95
1543
1416
60
TOTALS
31561
1024
892
1185
14898
1899
602
1172
1268
5065
3311
245
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 7 MAIN CATEGORIES OF PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO PROPERTY MANAGEMENT.
PROPERTY
MANAGEMENT
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TOTALS
100 -199
200 -299
300 -399
400 -499
500 -599
600 -699
700 -799
800 -899
900 -999
010 -099
000 -009
PUBLIC
EDUCA-
INSTI-
RESI-
STORE
BASIC
MANUFAC-
STORAGE
SPECIAL
VEHICLES
UNCLASS-
ASSEMBLY
TIONAL
TUTIONAL
DENTIAL
OFFICE
INDUSTRY
TURING
PROPERTY
PROPERTY
IFIED
PRIVATE
96573
2016
269
589
31271
3432
2522
2382
2707
25109
25554
722
FEDERAL
3968
89
73
23
814
148
173
67
104
2211
258
8
STATE
5278
51
161
616
127
36
125
64
29
3003
984
82
COUNTY
5026
124
194
185
260
40
130
31
53
3007
858
144
CITY
9605
430
273
36
376
73
257
46
114
6745
1214
41
DISTRICT
1843
66
706
13
52
11
78
12
24
760
112
9
FOREIGN
6
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
5
0
0
OTHER
9610
104
113
57
2044
174
74
82
119
4383
2343
117
TOTALS
131909
2880
1789
1519
34945
3914
3359
2684
3150
45223
31323
1123
13
14
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 8 MAIN CATEGORIES OF PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO PROPERTY TYPE.
PROPERTY TYPE
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TOTALS
100 -199
200 -299
300 -399
400 -499
500 -599
600 -699
700 -799
800 -899
900 -999
010 -099
000 -009
PUBLIC
EDUCA-
INSTI-
RESI-
STORE
BASIC
MANUFAC-
STORAGE
SPECIAL
VEHICLES
UNCLASS-
ASSEMBLY
TIONAL
TUTIONAL
DENTIAL
OFFICE
INDUSTRY
TURING
PROPERTY
PROPERTY
IFIED
0 UNKNOWN
41130
573
464
263
8186
1183
286
397
872
17515
10912
479
1 BLDG SGL DBL
30817
1239
473
515
23764
1456
190
986
1251
760
132
51
2 BLDG MULTIPL
7828
501
281
755
4636
937
77
291
160
147
31
12
3 OPEN STRUCT
1374
56
47
15
216
71
198
231
176
332
20
12
4 TENT
41
2
0
1
12
1
1
3
0
17
2
2
5 OUTDOOR AREA
47387
855
784
182
4888
1027
2210
680
1015
34895
435
416
6 VEHICLE
29869
23
11
5
296
61
15
73
60
650
28229
446
7 UNDERGROUND
138
2
0
1
10
2
75
3
3
37
4
1
8 PIER
96
0
0
0
7
0
2
2
65
11
9
0
9 OTHER
11904
261
164
42
1795
359
514
410
392
4576
3163
228
TOTALS
170584
3512
2224
1779
43810
5097
3568
3076
3994
58940
42937
1647
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 9 MAIN CATEGORIES OF PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO NUMBER OF STORIES.
NUMBER OF STORIES PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TOTALS 100 -199 200 -299 300 -399 400 -499 500 -599 600 -699. 700 -799 800 -899 900 -999 010 -099 000 -009
PUBLIC EDUCA- INSTI- RESI- STORE BASIC MANUFAC- STORAGE SPECIAL VEHICLES UNCLASS-
ASSEMBLY TIONAL TUTIONAL DENTIAL OFFICE INDUSTRY TURING PROPERTY PROPERTY IFIED
ONE 22064 1169 574 462 14884 1749 144 886 1366 781 26 23
TWO 8264 314 89 185 6758 419 38 160 98 184 11 8
THREE 1869 72 28 160 1387 95 21 42 22 37 3 2
FOUR 633 11 11 130 388 46 11 19 8 9 0 0
FIVE 296 4 7 85 154 26 6 6 3 5 0 0
SIX 235 1 2 48 156 16 0 5 2 5 0 0
SEVEN 138 3 1 28 86 13 0 1 2 3 1 0
EIGHT 87 1 1 20 45 15 0 0 1 4 0 0
NINE 36 2 0 4 16 5 1 2 0 6 0 0
TEN 81 1 1 10 40 12 0 8 4 5 0 0
ELEVEN AND UP 489 24 5 19 337 59 5 9 13 17 0 1
TOTALS 34192 1602 719 1151 24251 2455 226 1138 1519 1056 41 34
15
16
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 10 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO EXTENT OF FIRE DAMAGE.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FIRE DAMAGE
TOTALS
0
1
2
3
4
5
9
UNKNOWN
CONFINED
CONFINED
CONFINED
CONFINED
SPREAD
OTHER
MATERIAL
AREA
FLOOR
BUILDING
BEYOND
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1570
565
472
456
15
13
29
20
O1
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
33586
4960
8854
17532
283
465
1152
340
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
5480
715
1492
2766
52
68
254
133
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
141
11
62
56
3
1
5
3
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
258
34
69
104
8
10
22
11
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
61
4
17
30
0
3
5
2
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
473
42
139
229
10
8
36
9
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
93
23
29
35
1
2
3
0
08
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
34
1
23
10
0
0
0
0
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
18
3
6
7
0
2
0
0
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
580
59
335
150
6
14
14
2
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
260
26
157
59
2
12
3
1
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
317
24
143
104
13
16
14
3
14
CLUBS
161
5
79
56
3
11
5
2
15
LIBRARY
87
13
46
24
1
0
1
2
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
1755
115
838
591
32
121
41
17
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
72
1
42
25
1
2
1
0
18
THEATERS - STUDIOS
135
17
59
49
1
6
2
1
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
11
2
2
6
0
1
0
0
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
1799
189
980
519
23
54
22
12
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
29
2
15
10
0
2
0
0
23
TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
106
10
52
33
0
8
3
0
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
110
9
55
40
0
2
2
2
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
27 NOT A CFIRS CODE
29 NOT A CFIRS CODE
30 INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
31 CARE OF THE AGED
32 CARE OF THE YOUNG
33 CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
34 CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
35 NOT A CFIRS CODE
38 NOT A CFIRS CODE
39 NOT A CFIRS CODE
40 RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
41 DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
42 APARTMENTS FLATS
43 ROOMING - BOARDING HOUSES
44 HOTELS INNS LODGES
45 MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
46 DORMITORIES
47 MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
49 OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
50 STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
51 FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
52 WEARING APPAREL SALES
53 HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
54 SPECIALTY SHOPS
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 10 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO EXTENT OF FIRE DAMAGE
5
SPREAD
BEYOND
0
0
0
1
1
4
1
0
0
1
0
1401
225
1
7
3
2
137
10
2
19
12
14
11
9
OTHER
0
0
0
2
0
3
5
0
0
0
0
220
89
0
5
0
0
12
0
0
7
3
4
2
17
FIRE DAMAGE
TOTALS
0
1
2
3
4
UNKNOWN
CONFINED
CONFINED
CONFINED
CONFINED
MATERIAL
AREA
FLOOR
BUILDING
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
11
1
7
1
0
2
298
18
169
99
6
3
36
2
18
10
2
3
818
51
587
169
1
3
560
16
382
146
6
4
4
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
0
10
0
7
2
0
0
5
0
1
4
0
0
28403
2095
10757
10238
953
2739
11900
820
5497
4275
433
561
69
7
28
26
1
6
760
52
376
263
29
28
226
18
79
102
3
21
119
8
68
35
2
4
1051
76
278
308
37
203
84
6
16
30
2
20
22
7
9
1
0
3
1044
116
531
318
13
40
207
13
101
59
6
13
332
29
136
105
8
36
289
19
123
94
11
29
5
SPREAD
BEYOND
0
0
0
1
1
4
1
0
0
1
0
1401
225
1
7
3
2
137
10
2
19
12
14
11
9
OTHER
0
0
0
2
0
3
5
0
0
0
0
220
89
0
5
0
0
12
0
0
7
3
4
2
17
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
55 HOBBY HOME- REPAIR SALES
56 PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
57 MOTOR- VEHICLE BOAT SALE
58 GENERAL ITEM STORES
59 OFFICES
60 BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
61 NUCLEONICS
62 LABORATORIES
63 COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
64 UTILITIES
65 AGRICULTURE
66 FORESTRY HUNT FISH
67 MINING RAW MATERIALS
68 NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
69 NOT A CFIRS CODE
70 MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
71 FOOD
72 BEVERAGES TOBACCO
73 TEXTILES
74 WEARING APPAREL MFG
75 WOOD FURNITURE MFG
76 CHEMICAL PLASTIC
77 METAL METAL PRODUCTS
78 VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 10 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO EXTENT OF FIRE DAMAGE
5
SPREAD
BEYOND
8
8
36
2
31
0
1
0
4
42
109
83
3
7
0
67
17
5
2
3
52
12
15
11
9
OTHER
2
2
7
0
12
0
1
2
0
5
4
9
0
2
0
5
0
0
1
1
4
3
9
4
18
FIRE DAMAGE
TOTALS
0
1
2
3
4
UNKNOWN
CONFINED
CONFINED
CONFINED
CONFINED
MATERIAL
AREA
FLOOR
BUILDING
241
9
96
91
13
22
335
13
189
102
7
14
843
66
362
290
24
58
271
34
153
73
2
7
1286
90
667
370
37
79
9
0
5
3
0
1
23
4
12
4
0
1
77
4
38
27
3
3
91
8
48
26
0
5
1046
111
575
292
5
16
846
101
386
171
44
31
1244
253
645
243
9
2
50
9
25
11
1
1
78
9
26
24
6
4
1
0
1
0
0
0
327
24
50
111
2
68
267
15
118
92
9
16
66
2
34
12
0
13
94
9
49
25
3
5
89
4
37
35
4
5
820
65
323
335
5
36
292
14
128
120
2
13
630
61
248
247
11
39
179
29
70
58
2
5
5
SPREAD
BEYOND
8
8
36
2
31
0
1
0
4
42
109
83
3
7
0
67
17
5
2
3
52
12
15
11
9
OTHER
2
2
7
0
12
0
1
2
0
5
4
9
0
2
0
5
0
0
1
1
4
3
9
4
18
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
79 OTHER MANUFACTURING
80 STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
81 AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
82 TEXTILE STORAGE
83 FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
84 PETRO PROD- ALCOHOL STRG
85 WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
86 CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
87 METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
88 VEHICLE STORAGE
89 GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
90 SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
91 CONSTRUCTION
92 SPECIAL STRUCTURES
93 OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
94 WATER AREAS
95 RAILROAD PROPERTY
96 ROAD PROPERTY
97 AIRCRAFT AREAS
98 EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
99 NOT A CFIRS CODE
TOTALS
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 10 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO EXTENT OF FIRE DAMAGE
5
SPREAD
BEYOND
5
5
101
4
1
0
13
6
11
273
90
3
72
25
1165
10
26
131
0
16
1
5942
9
OTHER
0
0
3
0
0
1
1
1
6
16
2
1
9
2
120
1
3
48
0
2
1
1202
19
FIRE DAMAGE
TOTALS
0
1
2
3
4
UNKNOWN
CONFINED
CONFINED
CONFINED
CONFINED
MATERIAL
AREA
FLOOR
BUILDING
225
22
104
80
3
11
47
7
13
10
0
12
594
52
204
135
10
89
67
4
39
18
2
0
75
3
34
28
1
8
47
3
23
18
0
2
259
46
97
90
0
12
74
5
25
29
3
5
273
54
101
86
2
13
1677
126
435
523
45
259
755
74
202
261
14
112
70
25
24
16
0
1
3415
2268
548
336
23
159
441
91
175
106
3
39
34065
6967
20491
5074
181
67
366
85
205
61
3
1
959
180
585
160
4
1
12190
2268
8020
1689
15
19
11
1
4
6
0
0
272
28
146
65
3
12
101
11
60
27
1
0
158580
23439
68962
50761
2469
5805
5
SPREAD
BEYOND
5
5
101
4
1
0
13
6
11
273
90
3
72
25
1165
10
26
131
0
16
1
5942
9
OTHER
0
0
3
0
0
1
1
1
6
16
2
1
9
2
120
1
3
48
0
2
1
1202
19
20
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 13 PROPERTY
CLASS COMPARED
TO NUMBER OF
FIRES
PER RANGE OF
PROPERTY LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
RANGE
OF PROPERTY LOSS
TOTALS
0
1 -100 101
-1000
1001 -10000
10001 - 100000
100001 -UP
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1647
827
173
423
201
21
2
O1
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
36017
4719
5609
17300
7921
464
4
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
5803
1104
1012
2207
1257
209
14
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
144
72
10
36
18
7
1
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
273
45
29
72
99
27
1
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
68
23
8
9
15
11
2
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
492
120
48
144
115
62
3
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
102
33
23
32
8
6
0
08
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
37
17
7
9
2
2
0
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
21
8
4
6
2
0
1
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
608
447
62
66
24
6
3
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
294
206
39
36
8
4
1
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
331
161
49
57
35
21
8
14
CLUBS
170
87
20
40
16
7
0
15
LIBRARY
91
58
16
10
3
3
1
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
1782
841
246
352
204
114
25
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
75
52
9
7
4
2
1
18
THEATERS- STUDIOS
138
72
25
25
10
4
2
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
12
7
2
2
0
1
0
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
1940
1245
304
251
77
44
19
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
33
16
10
3
4
0
0
23
TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
111
54
21
23
6
5
2
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
125
58
30
20
13
3
1
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 13 PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO NUMBER OF FIRES PER RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001 - 100000 100001 -UP
27
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
29
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
11
7
1
1
2
0
0
31
CARE OF THE AGED
302
171
50
60
17
4
0
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
40
20
7
5
6
2
0
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
843
630
101
84
23
5
0
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
567
441
87
29
7
3
0
35
NOT A CFIRS CODE
4
1
1
1
1
0
0
38
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
39
NOT A CFIRS CODE
10
8
1
0
0
1
0
40
RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
5
1
3
1
0
0
0
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
29205
12283
3467
6216
4114
2894
231
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
12233
5765
1825
2511
1445
619
68
43
ROOMING- BOARDING HOUSES
71
40
7
15
5
4
0
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
780
360
134
163
73
39
11
45
MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
233
95
24
58
39
17
0
46
DORMITORIES
124
74
13
23
12
2
0
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
1066
289
133
243
215
186
0
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
93
33
24
26
8
2
0
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
24
13
2
5
1
1
2
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
1105
642
181
179
65
30
8
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
215
101
44
29
22
14
5
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
343
164
54
58
28
31
8
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
299
120
64
60
31
17
7
21
22
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 13 PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO NUMBER OF FIRES PER RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001- 100000 100001 -UP
55
HOBBY HOME- REPAIR SALES
247
91
56
49
31
16
4
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
341
192
52
59
19
14
5
57
MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
889
432
117
176
115
43
6
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
284
178
33
46
13
10
4
59
OFFICES
1350
654
218
244
143
72
19
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
9
4
1
2
1
1
0
61
NUCLEONICS
23
14
3
3
2
1
0
62
LABORATORIES
82
51
9
12
3
5
2
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
92
51
14
16
5
6
0
64
UTILITIES
1079
540
130
280
110
17
2
65
AGRICULTURE
869
587
61
107
65
29
20
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
1279
1137
50
68
16
5
3
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
55
41
2
5
2
5
0
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
79
52
2
9
7
5
4
69
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
330
118
35
116
50
10
1
71
FOOD
274
151
22
54
27
14
6
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
67
54
2
3
3
1
4
73
TEXTILES
96
59
8
17
8
3
1
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
91
40
10
25
9
5
2
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
854
402
166
179
63
33
11
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
300
173
25
44
31
17
10
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
650
372
61
123
55
24
15
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
181
86
16
48
21
9
1
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 13 PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO NUMBER OF FIRES PER RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001 - 100000 100001 -UP
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
233
122
25
45
25
9
7
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49
20
5
16
7
1
0
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
610
242
50
113
121
74
10
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
68
36
4
13
14
1
0
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
76
38
9
13
8
6
2
84
PETRO PROD- ALCOHOL STRG
48
29
3
8
6
2
0
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
267
158
48
33
15
9
4
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
76
38
8
17
7
3
3
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
295
234
17
16
15
12
1
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1733
517
186
369
535
123
3
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
772
316
93
187
114
51
11
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
79
60
7
9
2
1
0
91
CONSTRUCTION
3492
2868
204
227
125
59
9
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
482
249
60
131
33
9
0
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
37255
34688
1364
884
251
58
10
94
WATER AREAS
439
427
8
2
0
2
0
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
1059
970
59
21
7
1
1
96
ROAD PROPERTY
15727
14195
828
532
152
18
2
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
14
9
4
0
0
1
0
98
EOUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
292
206
19
41
21
3
2
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
101
71
7
17
6
0
0
TOTALS
170584
92510
18081
35276
18419
5682
616
23
24
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 13A PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO AMOUNT OF PROPERTY LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001- 100000 100001 -UP
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
2032883
0
11183
201150
628300
492250
700000
O1
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
45529487
0
397922
8933137
24796152
10207276
1195000
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
14780670
0
68243
1020834
4736036
6360457
2595100
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
543031
0
653
21075
63950
207353
250000
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
2101428
0
1786
34592
444925
645125
975000
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
1810653
0
403
3850
73400
423000
1310000
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
3379367
0
3330
74534
474278
2261225
566000
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
226812
0
1812
17100
36450
171450
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
57744
0
224
3720
3800
50000
0
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
125774
0
224
2050
11000
0
112500
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
2583625
0
4179
32746
86600
260100
2200000
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
533611
0
1851
18010
33750
280000
200000
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
4367729
0
3161
26327
144300
935941
3258000
14
CLUBS
448281
0
1531
18000
65750
363000
0
15
LIBRARY
2186763
0
938
3700
9000
173125
2000000
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
14471191
0
16782
158823
841325
4476011
8978250
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
452001
0
501
4500
12000
35000
400000
18
THEATERS - STUDIOS
1178944
0
1617
9477
38350
192000
937500
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
50
0
50
0
0
0
0
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
76500
0
200
1300
0
75000
0
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
9700410
0
17022
114136
319251
1847501
7402500
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
18048
0
548
1500
16000
0
0
23
TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
675848
0
1445
9603
18000
136800
510000
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
2184892
0
1317
11450
52125
120000
2000000
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
6355
0
5
600
5750
0
0
f
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 13A PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO AMOUNT OF PROPERTY LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001- 100000 100001 -UP
31
CARE OF THE AGED
317597
0
3445
30652
60500
223000
0
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
75444
0
393
2051
35000
38000
0
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
307996
0
5065
36505
93301
173125
0
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
199494
0
4576
12013
17905
165000
0
35
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1500
0
100
200
1200
0
0
39
NOT A CFIRS CODE
20100
0
100
0
0
20000
0
40
RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
450
0
250
200
0
0
0
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
170170020
0
226187
3062540
17924310
104832306
44124677
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
44876864
0
107064
1159714
6240721
20218338
17151027
43
ROOMING - BOARDING HOUSES
116647
0
447
6450
32750
77000
0
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
6244759
0
7293
73443
293702
1555321
4315000
45
MOTOR- HOTELS MOTELS
774939
0
2010
26903
147900
598126
0
46
DORMITORIES
87727
0
776
8701
36250
42000
0
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
6710808
0
9889
118658
1009926
5572335
0
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
79543
0
1743
12300
25500
40000
0
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
852612
0
125
1287
1200
25000
825000
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
3688293
0
10611
79655
276601
1181425
2140001
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
2608458
0
3031
11875
108552
635000
1850000
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
4649424
0
2872
24826
139225
1195001
3287500
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
3008520
0
3570
24350
100975
630875
2248750
55
HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
1732425
0
3197
26328
137900
740000
825000
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
2149483
0
3406
27702
75250
498125
1545000
57
MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
4492476
0
7898
85052
469526
1930000
2000000
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
3027098
0
2159
19939
50000
255000
2700000
25
26
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 13A PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO AMOUNT OF PROPERTY LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001 - 100000 100001 -UP
59
OFFICES
9864453
0
12766
113311
655651
2663825
6418900
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
104900
0
50
1100
3750
100000
0
61
NUCLEONICS
61375
0
250
1875
6750
52500
0
62
LABORATORIES
452475
0
675
5450
10100
173750
262500
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
238375
0
1125
6000
16500
214750
0
64
UTILITIES
1669187
0
10021
144240
377926
612000
525000
65
AGRICULTURE
7871643
0
4466
51150
272287
993140
6550600
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
1610953
0
3642
28161
46900
167250
1365000
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
191725
0
150
2575
10000
179000
0
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
1922971
0
200
3450
36820
182500
1700001
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
8527161
0
2551
62709
169901
292000
8000000
71
FOOD
4883228
0
1751
28327
121650
556500
4175000
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
1361800
0
100
1200
20500
50000
1290000
73
TEXTILES
236602
0
402
8700
22500
90000
115000
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
703457
0
531
13250
29676
235000
425000
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
6355505
0
12488
77215
242752
1023050
5000000
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
5806949
0
1524
21275
167650
981500
4635000
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
6390736
0
3821
62340
274575
1100000
4950000
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
867127
0
1102
22875
70350
272800
500000
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
2810939
0
1489
23325
118625
280000
2387500
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
72250
0
400
5850
43500
22500
0
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
8057904
0
3671
59795
663551
2143387
5187500
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
76026
0
255
7521
48250
20000
0
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
939442
0
441
6001
41000
292000
600000
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 13A PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO AMOUNT OF PROPERTY LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF PROPERTY LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001 - 100000 100001 -UP
84
PETRO PROD - ALCOHOL STRG
114975
0
175
3550
36250
75000
0
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
2494029
0
2979
16175
70375
504500
1900000
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
1561763
0
526
7862
28375
175000
1350000
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
781962
0
1161
9800
76501
494500
200000
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
6586510
0
11977
203035
2828359
2993139
550000
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
6599721
0
6706
97089
459650
1649776
4386500
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
30350
0
450
3900
6000
20000
0
91
CONSTRUCTION
12784026
0
10296
112228
528077
2191425
9942000
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
408932
0
4009
56522
100375
248026
0
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
12485923
0
82007
340836
921979
1748426
9392675
94
WATER AREAS
28018
0
318
700
0
27000
0
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
218737
0
3362
10490
21950
32935
150000
96
ROAD PROPERTY
1930149
0
36303
225225
513371
650250
505000
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
70082
0
82
0
0
70000
0
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
550521
0
996
21025
67500
42000
419000
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
28372
0
322
6300
21750
0
0
TOTALS
483416027
0
1168674
17445990
69340362
193977020
201483981
27
28
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 14 PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO NUMBER OF FIRES PER RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001- 100000 100001 -UP
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1647
1382
96
134
32
3
0
01
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
36017
30937
2133
2495
416
34
2
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRONT
5803
4346
394
704
329
27
3
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
144
124
3
8
6
3
0
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
273
176
16
54
24
2
1
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
68
53
1
11
3
0
0
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
492
448
10
23
10
1
0
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
102
81
9
4
5
3
0
08
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
37
35
1
1
0
0
0
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
21
13
3
3
1
1
0
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
608
544
26
22
9
5
2
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
294
248
27
10
6
3
0
13
CHURCHES- FUNERAL PRLRS
331
227
35
31
24
12
2
14
CLUBS
170
123
13
21
9
3
1
15
LIBRARY
91
69
14
3
1
3
1
16
EATING- DRINKING PLACES
1782
1082
192
265
153
80
10
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
75
66
1
3
2
3
0
18
THEATERS - STUDIOS
138
95
15
15
9
3
1
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
12
10
1
0
1
0
0
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
1940
1535
206
108
51
33
7
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
33
24
5
3
1
0
0
23
TRADE- BUSINESS SCHOOLS
111
82
14
11
1
2
1
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
125
82
19
13
6
4
1
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 14 PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO NUMBER OF FIRES PER RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001 - 100000 100001 -UP
27
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
l
0
0
0
0
0
29
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
11
7
1
1
2
0
0
31
CARE OF THE AGED
302
171
60
56
14
1
0
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
40
31
4
2
2
1
0
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
843
551
170
103
18
1
0
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
567
329
203
28
6
1
0
35
NOT A CFIRS CODE
4
3
0
1
0
0
0
38
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
2
0
0
0
0
0
39
NOT A CFIRS CODE
10
9
0
0
1
0
0
40
RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
5
4
1
0
0
0
0
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
29205
17662
2889
4377
3123
1130
24
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
12233
7309
1799
1930
990
196
9
43
ROOMING- BOARDING HOUSES
71
44
8
9
9
1
0
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
780
390
172
141
56
18
3
45
MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
233
130
24
54
23
2
0
46
DORMITORIES
124
80
18
18
7
1
0
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
1066
540
93
160
199
74
0
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
93
62
15
11
5
0
0
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
24
17
3
1
0
1
2
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
1105
852
93
78
51
24
7
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
215
136
27
15
17
13
7
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
343
224
31
31
18
33
6
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
299
191
35
32
21
15
5
i
30
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 14 PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO NUMBER OF FIRES PER RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001 - 100000 100001 -UP
55
HOBBY HOME- REPAIR SALES
247
145
26
34
22
14
6
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
341
194
64
51
16
9
7
57
MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
889
659
62
69
59
29
11
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
284
211
24
25
13
7
4
59
OFFICES
1350
898
151
139
103
50
9
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
9
6
1
0
1
1
0
61
NUCLEONICS
23
19
0
2
0
2
0
62
LABORATORIES
82
42
13
14
9
3
1
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
92
66
9
5
6
4
2
64
UTILITIES
1079
973
16
45
33
9
3
65
AGRICULTURE
869
830
5
19
9
5
1
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
1279
1263
7
7
2
0
0
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
55
48
0
4
1
2
0
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
79
63
1
4
5
6
0
69
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
330
202
24
62
32
9
1
71
FOOD
274
177
26
37
19
12
3
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
67
54
2
5
2
1
3
73
TEXTILES
96
71
3
11
7
3
1
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
91
50
7
11
14
6
3
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
854
665
38
57
50
32
12
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
300
230
9
24
18
12
7
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
650
441
45
72
57
25
10
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
181
142
8
13
10
6
2
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 14 PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO NUMBER OF FIRES PER RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001- 100000 100001 -UP
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
233
133
26
28
25
18
3
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49
35
3
6
4
1
0
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
610
422
21
53
66
44
4
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
68
54
3
8
3
0
0
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
76
56
2
6
5
4
3
84
PETRO PROD- ALCOHOL STRG
48
40
1
5
1
1
0
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
267
208
12
17
14
12
4
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
76
55
4
9
3
3
2
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
295
260
5
12
7
9
2
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1733
920
131
293
322
63
4
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
772
486
58
102
83
30
13
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
79
76
0
0
2
1
0
91
CONSTRUCTION
3492
3336
64
57
22
13
0
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
482
400
36
38
7
1
0
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
37255
36775
301
127
46
4
2
94
WATER AREAS
439
434
2
0
3
0
0
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
1059
1049
5
3
2
0
0
96
ROAD PROPERTY
15727
15474
187
46
16
4
0
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
14
13
0
1
0
0
0
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
292
275
6
5
6
0
0
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
101
75
6
16
4
0
0
TOTALS
170584
138557
10295
12532
6790
2192
218
i
32
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 14A PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO AMOUNT OF CONTENT LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001- 100000 100001 -UP
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
214768
0
3893
46225
109650
55000
0
O1
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
3487346
0
128540
973592
1193864
891350
300000
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
5735142
0
20743
220135
816446
797818
3880000
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
77125
0
250
4625
29750
42500
0
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
494190
0
1103
28962
69125
70000
325000
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
17350
0
50
4800
12500
0
0
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
82531
0
725
11181
42625
28000
0
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
178310
0
685
1125
24000
152500
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
600
0
100
500
0
0
0
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
39976
0
101
375
2000
37500
0
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
3010618
0
1393
8125
41100
260000
2700000
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
153051
0
901
2900
17250
132000
0
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
1293580
0
1830
15125
149125
427500
700000
14
CLUBS
299646
0
571
9825
44250
135000
110000
15
LIBRARY
2147514
0
639
2500
4375
140000
2000000
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
7018793
0
10399
124194
704500
3064700
3115000
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
162750
0
50
700
11000
151000
0
18
THEATERS - STUDIOS
267721
0
811
7800
26610
120000
112500
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
100
0
100
0
0
0
0
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
10010
0
10
0
10000
0
0
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
3154799
0
10518
47480
223801
1398000
1475000
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
3312
0
312
1400
1600
0
0
23
TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
201295
0
845
3850
1500
45100
150000
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
680302
0
627
7800
16875
155000
500000
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
3470
0
20
200
3250
0
0
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 14A PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO AMOUNT OF CONTENT LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001 - 100000 100001 -UP
31 CARE OF THE AGED
130573
0
3498
26825
45250
55000
0
32 CARE OF THE YOUNG
37606
0
256
1150
11200
25000
0
33 CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
173015
0
10154
40986
71875
50000
0
34 CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
147754
0
8006
8598
31150
100000
0
35 NOT A CFIRS CODE
300
0
0
300
0
0
0
39 NOT A CFIRS CODE
5000
0
0
0
5000
0
0
40 RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
100
0
100
0
0
0
0
41 DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
54529899
0
163683
2189464
14851889
31045138
6279725
42 APARTMENTS FLATS
12270135
0
91810
882899
3993301
5622125
1680000
43 ROOMING - BOARDING HOUSES
75933
0
533
2150
27750
45500
0
44 HOTELS INNS LODGES
1481881
0
9731
62375
228850
680925
500000
45 MOTOR- HOTELS MOTELS
161182
0
1775
26832
99575
33000
0
46 DORMITORIES
40176
0
1276
7650
16250
15000
0
47 MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
2663721
0
6089
86706
1062926
1508000
0
49 OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
22947
0
797
4150
18000
0
0
50 STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
1706237
0
137
700
0
20000
1685400
51 FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
2776216
0
4341
36350
226025
1094500
1415000
52 WEARING APPAREL SALES
2208664
0
1169
9345
76150
532000
1590000
53 HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
2707472
0
1521
14950
111001
1501000
1079000
54 SPECIALTY SHOPS
3874218
0
1443
13350
104675
678750
3076000
55 HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
7296812
0
1162
17875
78275
439500
6760000
56 PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
3541106
0
3746
22035
55325
302000
3158000
57 MOTOR- VEHICLE BOAT SALE
3949143
0
3237
35081
239825
1041000
2630000
58 GENERAL ITEM STORES
3483799
0
1012
10412
47375
275000
3150000
33
34
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 14A PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO AMOUNT OF CONTENT LOSS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001 - 100000 100001 -UP
59
OFFICES
7430921
0
7370
68126
493575
2011850
4850000
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
101350
0
100
0
1250
100000
0
61
NUCLEONICS
32375
0
0
875
0
31500
0
62
LABORATORIES
306480
0
860
7570
38300
99750
160000
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
683165
0
465
1950
19750
210000
451000
64
UTILITIES
1384858
0
838
19820
117050
228150
1019000
65
AGRICULTURE
428315
0
500
11550
36765
229500
150000
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
9447
0
247
2200
7000
0
0
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
136125
0
0
1125
5000
130000
0
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
265250
0
50
2200
21000
242000
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
713691
0
1441
31850
133900
311500
235000
71
FOOD
3941110
0
1780
18590
71000
549740
3300000
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
907135
0
135
3000
4000
100000
800000
73
TEXTILES
735150
0
200
4950
30000
200000
500000
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
2235711
0
420
4591
68700
350000
1812000
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
7400738
0
2028
26660
245550
1235500
5891000
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
3849021
0
596
11375
79050
500000
3258000
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
5726642
0
2367
38175
237100
1224000
4225000
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
612275
0
575
8950
34750
268000
300000
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
1718982
0
1237
11525
103225
665495
937500
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49780
0
155
2625
17000
30000
0
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
3375532
0
1442
29740
327850
1414800
1601700
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
22836
0
200
3636
19000
0
0
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
1516355
0
55
2600
23200
165500
1325000
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 14A PROPERTY CLASS COMPARED TO AMOUNT OF CONTENT LOSS.
PROPERTY'CLASSIFICATION RANGE OF CONTENT LOSS
TOTALS 0 1 -100 101 -1000 1001 -10000 10001- 100000 100001 -UP
84
PETRO PROD - ALCOHOL STRG
32720
0
20
1450
1250
30000
0
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
2095926
0
526
9050
51850
739500
1295000
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
916622
0
210
4412
12000
200000
700000
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
974825
0
450
5875
30500
438000
500000
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
4585624
0
8102
171448
1348274
1730800
1327000
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
5459708
0
3617
52822
373325
988944
4041000
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
66500
0
0
0
16500
50000
0
91
CONSTRUCTION
561302
0
2501
27975
55951
474875
0
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
69894
0
1644
16625
26625
25000
0
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
2946981
0
9747
42359
145875
94000
2655000
94
WATER AREAS
10502
0
2
0
10500
0
0
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
11697
0
97
3000
8600
0
0
96
ROAD PROPERTY
213502
0
4952
18050
45750
144750
0
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
300
0
0
300
0
0
0
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
24063
0
203
2860
21000
0
0
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
7828
0
78
2000
5750
0
0
TOTALS
193579426
0
555902
5695511
29244628
68379560
89703825
35
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 15 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO LEVEL OF ORIGIN.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
LEVEL OF
ORIGIN
TOTALS
UN-
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
6TH
7TH
ROOF
FLOORS
FEET
FEET
KNOWN
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
AND-
BELOW
ABOVE
BELOW
OVER
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
362
135
197
6
1
0
1
0
2
0
4
13
3
01
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
63
25
24
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
1
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
34
7
24
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
5
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
35
6
18
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
5
1
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
6
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
9
2
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
17
0
15
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
190
28
128
9
0
0
0
0
0
11
1
13
0
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
126
12
86
6
2
0
1
0
0
4
2
13
0
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
216
17
149
17
1
0
0
0
0
6
13
12
1
14
CLUBS
91
5
71
5
1
0
0
0
0
3
2
4
0
15
LIBRARY
62
4
35
5
3
1
0
0
1
1
7
5
0
16
EATING- DRINKING PLACES
1312
82
1052
60
3
1
0
0
0
44
21
49
0
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
36
0
25
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
1
1
18
THEATERS- STUDIOS
87
9
55
13
0
0
0
0
1
2
5
1
1
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
2
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
915
102
670
41
7
2
1
0
0
15
7
67
3
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
20
2
14
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
0
23
TRADE- BUSINESS SCHOOLS
70
3
47
3
3
0
0
1
0
3
3
7
0
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
85
2
45
18
4
2
2
2
3
0
3
4
0
27
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
9
0
4
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 15 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO LEVEL OF ORIGIN
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
LEVEL OF
ORIGIN
TOTALS
UN-
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
6TH
7TH
ROOF
FLOORS
FEET
FEET
KNOWN
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
AND-
BELOW
ABOVE
BELOW
OVER
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
31
CARE OF THE AGED
243
18
162
26
5
3
2
1
4
4
13
4
1
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
27
1
18
3
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
0
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
712
22
358
148
47
21
20
14
29
7
39
7
0
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
447
8
232
66
83
24
12
1
6
3
10
2
0
35
NOT A CFIRS CODE
4
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
40
RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
3
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
20192
1478
15562
1518
75
5
8
0
14
633
185
699
15
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
9529
454
5074
2652
495
123
48
25
62
96
248
237
15
43
ROOMING - BOARDING HOUSES
39
1
25
12
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
696
16
257
150
84
44
31
18
45
1
42
8
0
45
MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
178
10
110
43
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
11
0
46
DORMITORIES
90
4
56
9
9
0
3
2
3
1
1
2
0
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
519
41
432
0
0
0
0
0
0
9
1
36
0
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
60
3
52
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
17
2
12
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
586
67
439
22
0
0
1
0
1
8
5
41
2
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
149
10
110
13
1
0
1
0
2
6
2
4
0
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
217
22
162
9
0
0
0
0
0
8
7
9
0
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
175
16
135
7
2
0
0
0
0
3
5
7
0
55
HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
162
12
121
18
0
0
0
0
0
4
1
5
1
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
260
10
230
5
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
10
0
57
MOTOR- VEHICLE BOAT SALE
432
55
313
12
2
0
0
0
0
10
3
34
3
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
174
18
110
22
2
0
1
0
1
6
5
9
0
59
OFFICES
962
67
504
129
36
19
16
12
41
41
54
40
3
37
38
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 15 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO LEVEL OF ORIGIN
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
LEVEL OF
ORIGIN
TOTALS
UN-
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
6TH
7TH
ROOF
FLOORS
FEET
FEET
KNOWN
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
AND-
BELOW
ABOVE
BELOW
OVER
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
6
0
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
61
NUCLEONICS
6
0
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
62
LABORATORIES
70
5
38
4
9
1
0
0
0
1
2
8
2
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
55
8
37
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
64
UTILITIES
363
58
102
7
8
5
5
0
2
4
32
118
22
65
AGRICULTURE
85
5
57
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
1
15
2
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
94
31
41
5
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
13
0
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
20
4
10
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
3
0
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
41
3
24
7
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
6
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
153
2
129
1
1
0
0
0
0
10
1
9
0
71
FOOD
178
16
116
14
4
5
1
0
0
11
1
10
0
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
22
0
14
4
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
73
TEXTILES
36
2
30
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
73
12
52
3
2
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
0
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
405
54
255
32
4
1
0
0
0
15
8
35
1
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
169
15
111
11
3
0
1
1
0
6
1
20
0
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
436
57
321
19
4
0
0
0
1
11
7
15
1
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
73
7
49
6
2
0
0
0
0
3
2
4
0
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
180
7
143
7
2
1
1
0
0
9
1
9
0
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
24
1
20
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
185
8
131
8
0
1
1
0
0
4
1
31
0
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
18
2
13
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
45
3
34
3
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
4
0
84
PETRO PROD- ALCOHOL STRG
12
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
39
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 15
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED
TO LEVEL
OF ORIGIN.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
LEVEL OF
ORIGIN
TOTALS
UN-
1ST
2ND
3RD
4TH
5TH
6TH
7TH
ROOF
FLOORS
FEET
FEET
KNOWN
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
FLOOR
AND-
BELOW
ABOVE
BELOW
OVER
GROUND
GROUND
GROUND
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
96
28
53
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
8
1
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
34
9
18
2
0
0
0
1
0
2
0
2
0
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
85
28
49
1
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
3
1
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1143
58
969
23
5
1
1
0
3
15
16
52
0
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
447
52
327
13
3
0
0
0
0
10
8
29
5
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
20
3
11
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
3
1
91
CONSTRUCTION
2814
1100
785
51
172
11
4
3
4
8
22
644
10
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
253
23
178
3
3
1
1
0
0
0
2
35
7
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
5324
898
3839
85
14
4
7
0
3
1
31
423
19
94
WATER AREAS
76
23
37
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
9
1
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
159
56
76
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
24
0
96
ROAD PROPERTY
2790
727
1689
36
9
2
4
0
1
0
22
294
6
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
6
0
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNO AREAS
65
9
40
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
3
11
0
99
NOT A CFIRS'CODE
80
0
70
6
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
TOTALS
55771
6093
37039
5429
1125
283
176
81
234
1056
876
3249
130
39
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 16 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO SOURCE OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
SOURCE
OF HEAT
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
HEATING
COOKING
AIR
ELEC-
APPLI-
SPECIAL
PROCESS
SERVICE
OTHER
SYSTEMS
EQUIP
COND
TRICAL
ANCES
EQUIP
EQUIP
EQUIP
OBJECT
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1647
410
8
19
1
47
8
164
1
14
975
01
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
36017
2825
106
79
57
2928
159
8603
18
552
20690
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
5803
583
16
25
11
428
35
1212
9
182
3302
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
144
19
1
1
0
7
1
7
0
21
87
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
273
40
7
12
2
27
7
22
0
8
148
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
68
12
1
0
0
5
0
9
0
1
40
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
492
36
4
1
1
54
3
117
3
44
229
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
102
8
1
3
0
9
0
18
1
12
50
08
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
37
8
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
2
24
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY'UNCLASS
21
3
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
13
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
608
161
32
22
1
20
10
2
0
3
357
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
294
59
6
8
4
15
1
1
1
2
197
13
CHURCHES- FUNERAL PRLRS
331
49
18
16
4
30
1
1
3
2
207
14
CLUBS
170
19
14
17
2
15
6
1
1
5
90
15
LIBRARY
91
12
0
4
3
13
0
1
0
1
57
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
1782
212
81
588
56
149
37
17
0
3
639
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
75
12
0
1
2
6
1
1
0
2
50
18
THEATERS - STUDIOS
138
20
4
10
3
21
2
1
0
0
77
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
12
6
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
1940
426
30
22
11
67
13
6
5
5
1355
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
33
6
3
1
0
2
1
1
0
0
19
23
TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
111
17
12
4
1
8
5
1
1
0
62
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
125
9
6
1
2
7
8
6
0
0
86
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
41
TABLE 16
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
COMPARED TO SOURCE OF
HEAT CAUSING IGNITION.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
SOURCE
OF HEAT
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
HEATING
COOKING
AIR
ELEC-
APPLI-
SPECIAL
PROCESS
SERVICE
OTHER
SYSTEMS
EQUIP
COND
TRICAL
ANCES
EQUIP
EQUIP
EQUIP
OBJECT
27
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
29
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
11
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
7
31
CARE OF THE AGED
302
23
23
36
4
34
52
4
1
4
121
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
40
5
6
6
1
2
1
0
0
2
17
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
843
59
23
68
14
60
51
25
1
13
529
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
567
34
11
20
8
20
20
7
3
9
435
35
NOT A CFIRS CODE
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
4
38
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
39
NOT A CFIRS CODE
10
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
6
40
RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
5
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
2
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
29205
2937
4744
5023
299
2494
1489
145
38
135
11901
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
12233
1400
593
3055
73
454
401
39
16
57
6145
43
ROOMING - BOARDING HOUSES
71
14
6
3
0
4
0
0
0
1
43
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
780
57
30
74
8
38
29
10
0
9
525
45
MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
233
43
20
23
1
18
9
0
0
2
117
46
DORMITORIES
124
10
10
13
0
15
3
1
0
2
70
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
1066
99
134
159
35
160
53
9
0
9
408
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
93
16
0
3
1
1
1
0
0
0
71
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
24
8
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
13
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
1105
231
17
55
28
116
15
3
3
4
633
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
215
45
5
5
5
38
4
5
2
0
106
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
343
59-
16
7
5
45
7
0
1
2
2.01
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
299
64
5
3
7
44
5
5
3
1
162
41
3
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 16 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO SOURCE OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
SOURCE
OF HEAT
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
HEATING
COOKING
AIR
ELEC-
APPLI-
SPECIAL
PROCESS
SERVICE
OTHER
SYSTEMS
EQUIP
COND
TRICAL
ANCES
EQUIP
EQUIP
EQUIP
OBJECT
55
HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
247
42
13
3
7
40
12
2
2
0
126
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
341
27
9
2
6
21
154
3
1
1
117
57
MOTOR- VEHICLE BOAT SALE
889
172
22
4
6
87
29
35
9
20
505
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
284
59
7
4
8
28
7
3
0
5
163
59
OFFICES
1350
175
64
43
50
205
28
50
2
25
708
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
9
3
0
1
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
61
NUCLEONICS
23
2
0
0
0
8
0
1
0
0
12
62
LABORATORIES
82
10
6
5
2
7
7
15
5
2
23
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
92
14
1
0
2
18
3
6
1
0
47
64
UTILITIES
1079
88
17
3
0
626
9
23
3
12
298
65
AGRICULTURE
869
56
4
3
3
43
3
65
19
10
663
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
1279
175
6
14
0
123
4
18
3
7
929
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
55
7
4
1
0
8
3
1
3
0
28
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
79
11
10
1
0
5
1
3
19
2
27
69
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
330
63
6
5
0
19
4
8
3
3
219
71
FOOD
274
23
11
52
6
25
12
11
29
9
96
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
67
1
2
2
0
4
1
6
14
3
34
73
TEXTILES
96
12
2
2
1
4
6
10
17
1
41
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
91
11
7
1
0
10
10
3
18
2
29
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
854
135
22
14
6
42
24
34
80
21
476
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
300
24
33
5
0
17
6
24
76
12
103
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
650
92
32
27
11
50
37
24
110
23
244
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
181
16
5
2
3
15
6
8
15
8
103
42
43
1985
CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 16
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
COMPARED TO SOURCE OF
HEAT CAUSING IGNITION.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
SOURCE
OF HEAT
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
HEATING
COOKING
AIR
ELEC-
APPLI-
SPECIAL
PROCESS
SERVICE
OTHER
SYSTEMS
EQUIP
COND
TRICAL
ANCES
EQUIP
EQUIP
EQUIP
OBJECT
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
233
27
8
1
2
26
48
8
27
7
79
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49
15
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
30
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
610
94
9
5
2
34
5
26
11
8
416
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
68
9
3
1
0
1
0
8
5
1
40
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
76
8
0
11
1
4
3
1
2
2
44
84
PETRO PROD - ALCOHOL STRG
48
1
5
6
0
4
1
5
3
3
20
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
267
75
1
3
0
3
2
1
1
8
173
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
76
13
1
0
0
3
1
2
5
0
51
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
295
54
4
0
2
4
5
9
8
14
195
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1733
354
36
12
3
88
39
36
1
12
1152
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
772
150
16
18
6
42
13
9
3
11
504
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
79
20
1
1
0
4
1
3
0
2
47
91
CONSTRUCTION
3492
2097
10
14
3
47
7
36
9
41
1228
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
482
97
2
2
1
17
6
6
0
4
347
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
37255
8326
52
197
14
881
83
462
74
238
26928
94
WATER AREAS
439
74
0
3
1
3
1
2
0
1
354
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
1059
258
0
0
0
12
4
20
3
56
706
96
ROAD PROPERTY
15727
2080
4
19
7
164
15
157
6
42
13233
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
14
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
11
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
292
33
11
0
0
72
7
8
6
7
148
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
101
50
0
0
1
11
2
1
0
3
33
TOTALS
170584
25120
6443
9877
805
10234
3047
11601
708
1737
101012
43
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
00 PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
O1 ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
02 ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
03 RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
04 WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
05 AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
06 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
07 SPECIAL VEHICLES
08 NOT A CFIRS CODE
09 NOT A CFIRS CODE
10 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
11 AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
12 AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
13 CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
14 CLUBS
15 LIBRARY
16 EATING - DRINKING PLACES
17 PASSENGER TERMINALS
18 THEATERS - STUDIOS
19 NOT A CFIRS CODE
20 EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
21 SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
22 SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
23 TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
24 COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 17 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FORM OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION.
44
FORM OF
HEAT
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
FUEL
ELEC-
SMOKING
OPEN
HOT
EXPLO-
NATURAL
EXPO-
FIRE -
TRICAL
MATERL
FLAME
OBJECT
SIVE
SOURCE
SURE
WORKS
1647
503
245
223
69
377
168
26
6
19
11
36017
4482
8905
7758
999
7389
5029
350
59
873
173
5803
894
1207
1010
301
978
1146
38
41
163
25
144
30
17
7
8
45
32
1
1
1
2
273
53
43
53
25
38
25
2
1
29
4
68
20
12
5
1
8
20
0
1
0
1
492
56
128
121
9
56
102
1
1
18
0
102
11
33
22
2
14
14
0
0
4
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
37
11
8
1
2
10
2
1
0
1
1
21
3
1
3
4
8
2
0
0
0
0
608
225
31
30
33
214
43
6
2
5
19
294
91
8
17
23
124
14
7
3
3
4
331
62
22
38
15
141
21
7
6
14
5
170
37
31
19
14
44
16
1
1
4
3
91
23
1
14
8
31
6
0
1
5
2
1782
284
531
261
136
294
174
22
18
43
19
75
17
1
8
32
12
5
0
0
0
0
138
34
4
28
11
38
15
3
0
4
1
2
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
6
0
0
2
3
0
0
0
1
0
1940
671
37
84
90
878
62
29
8
18
63
33
5
4
6
0
13
3
0
1
1
0
111
33
12
14
8
31
7
1
1
3
1
125
16
8
20
25
39
13
1
1
1
1
44
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
27 NOT A CFIRS CODE
29 NOT A CFIRS CODE
30 INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
31 CARE OF THE AGED
32 CARE OF THE YOUNG
33 CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
34 CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
35 NOT A CFIRS CODE
38 NOT A CFIRS CODE
39 NOT A CFIRS CODE
40 RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
41 DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
42 APARTMENTS FLATS
43 ROOMING - BOARDING HOUSES
44 HOTELS INNS LODGES
45 MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
46 DORMITORIES
47 MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
49 OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
50 STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
51 FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
52 WEARING APPAREL SALES
53 HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
54 SPECIALTY SHOPS
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 17 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FORM OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION
45
FORM OF
HEAT
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
FUEL
ELEC-
SMOKING
OPEN
HOT
EXPLO-
NATURAL
EXPO-
FIRE -
TRICAL
MATERL
FLAME
OBJECT
SIVE
SOURCE
SURE
WORKS
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
11
8
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
302
33
61
57
58
37
42
1
7
4
2
40
10
7
4
2
10
6
0
0
1
0
843
94
47
126
239
233
81
5
5
9
4
567
57
25
36
95
316
24
2
10
0
2
4
1
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
5
0
1
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
5
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
29205
3723
5266
4293
1823
6204
5233
275
273
1583
532
12233
1963
1959
974
1778
2652
2178
106
52
427
144
71
19
8
4
16
18
6
0
0
0
0
780
86
68
60
256
193
79
5
7
19
7
233
55
18
26
43
48
29
2
1
7
4
124
17
16
19
18
34
15
0
0
3
2
1066
155
216
246
85
153
101
12
9
84
5
93
14
0
4
10
52
5
0
1
4
3
24
9
2
2
2
6
3
0
0
0
0
1105
337
47
173
88
343
47
21
5
21
23
215
62
7
51
22
43
11
0
3
14
2
343
89
14
58
41
77
22
3
15
22
2
299
87
5
60
21
81
18
5
2
14
6
45
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
55 HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
56 PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
57 MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
58 GENERAL ITEM STORES
59 OFFICES
60 BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
61 NUCLEONICS
62 LABORATORIES
63 COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
64 UTILITIES
65 AGRICULTURE
66 FORESTRY HUNT FISH
67 MINING RAW MATERIALS
68 NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
69 NOT A CFIRS CODE
70 MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
71 FOOD
72 BEVERAGES TOBACCO
73 TEXTILES
74 WEARING APPAREL MFG
75 WOOD FURNITURE MFG
76 CHEMICAL PLASTIC
77 METAL METAL PRODUCTS
78 VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 17 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FORM OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION
46
FORM OF
HEAT
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
FUEL
ELEC-
SMOKING
OPEN
HOT
EXPLO-
NATURAL
EXPO-
FIRE -
TRICAL
MATERL
FLAME
OBJECT
SIVE
SOURCE
SURE
WORKS
247
62
16
53
24
44
24
3
3
14
4
341
53
89
82
18
46
40
3
5
4
1
889
224
43
144
71
240
51
11
39
49
17
284
89
8
41
25
92
21
2
0
0
6
1350
236
53
346
187
334
114
21
9
37
13
9
3
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
23
2
0
9
0
9
1
0
2
0
0
82
12
6
23
3
10
20
0
5
2
1
92
16
4
27
5
25
2
0
0
13
0
1079
117
28
632
35
115
34
6
33
72
7
869
120
58
44
42
324
108
20
26
106
21
1279
278
22
122
84
452
73
34
157
40
17
55
11
6
12
5
10
7
2
2
0
0
79
17
15
5
2
18
13
0
3
5
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
330
85
15
22
14
89
19
5
27
51
3
274
46
59
40
11
54
43
1
14
6
0
67
3
4
8
3
13
21
7
7
1
0
96
16
9
7
7
26
25
0
5
0
1
91
11
12
15
4
20
20
0
2
6
1
854
193
36
83
48
187
127
4
54
110
12
300
40
61
35
5
47
65
3
31
10
3
650
119
68
97
30
135
144
3
23
28
3
181
32
35
26
10
38
20
3
3
12
2
46
_ California Building Industry Association
1 107 - 9th STREET, SUITE 1060 • SACRAMENTO, CA 95814 • Phone (916) 443 -7933
October 1989
Although this is a 15 page printed Opinion, the reasons for the
Attorney General's conclusions are easy to understand.
Cities and counties may change the building standard adopted by the
Department of Housing and Community Development for specified local
conditions. See last paragraph on page 189. They may not change the
fire and panic safety building standards of the Fire Marshal for any
reason. Neither may independent fire districts.
Cities and Counties:
The reason for the emphasis on t1je Section'17922 is that it does not
refer to the Fire Marshal and the Department can not adopt building
standards on fire and panic safety. Fire and panic safety standards
are expressly given to the State Fire Marshal. See top of page 186
This leads to the conclusion that cities' and counties' power to
modify building standards for local conditions is limited to HCD
building standards only. HCD does not have the power to adopt fire
and panic safety standards. That being the exclusive domain of the
fire marshal, cities and counties can not modify fire and panic
safety building standards. See last paragraph on page 191.
Fire Districts:
The powers of the fire districts and the limitation on those powers
are discussed in the last two paragraphs on page 193. The A.G.'s
position is that the State Housing Law controls and limits the broad
powers the fire chiefs want to read into the 1987 legislation.
Finally, when the fire chiefs sought the kind of powers they now say
they have, the Legislature refused them because of CBIA. That is
discussed beginning in the last paragraph on page 194.
t SD ATTORNEY G LNUAL' S OPINIONS
ONS
c'
- 5 %9)
Opinion )\o. 88.904 -- September 14,1989
Requested by: STATE FIRE MARSHAL
Opinion by: )OIU� K. VAN DE KAN1P, Anomey General
Ronald 1,I. W'eiskopf, Deputy
THE HONORABLE JANES F. NICNIULLEN, STATE FIRE Nt R-
SHAL, has requested an opinion on the following quesrions:
1. Under sections 17922. 17959.5 and 17958.7 of the State Housing Law,
may cities and counties adopt building standards relating to fire and panic
Sepumber 1989 ATTOItNEY GE \-ER4L'S OPINIONS 181
_ safety that are more stringent than the statc standards adopted by the State Fire
Marsha]? -
2. May a fire protecdon district adopt a fire prevention code or regulations
setting forth building standards relating to fire and panic safety that are stricter
than those contained in the State Building Standards Code?
_ CONCLUSIONS
T." Cines and counties may not adopt building standards relating to fire
and panic safety that are more stringent than those adopted by the State Fire
Marsha] under secdons 17922, 17958.5 or 17958.7 of the State Housing Law,
2. A fire protection district may not adopt a fire prevention code or other
regulations that set forth building standards relating to fire and panic safety
which are stricter Man the standards contained in the State Building Standards
Code.
ANALYSIS
The function of the Office of the State Fire Marsha] is to promote and
develop ways and means of protecting life and property against fire and panic.
(Health & Saf. Code, § 13100.1.)' ToA-ard that end several sections of the
Health and Safety Code direct the Fire Marshal to prepare and adopt building
standards relating to cenain aspects of fire prevention and for the protection
of life and property fire and panic in various categories of structures
throughout the state. (See e.g., §§ 13108 [state -owned buildings and insvtu-
tions), 13143 [certain types of occupancies such as jails, hospitals, nurseries,
schools, theaters, and auditoriums], 13143.6 [occupancies for semi - custodial
care];1321 l [high rise structures), 17920.7 [structural fire safety and fire- resis-
tant exits in multiple story structures let for human habitation), 17921(b)
[hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, dwellings, buildings, and
accessory structures].) These building standards are submitted to the State
Building Standards Commission for approval under the State Building Stand-
ards Law (div. l 3, pt. 2.5, § 18901 et seq.) and are then published in the State
Building Standards Code (Tit. 24, Code Cal. Regs.). (§ § 18907, 18930,18938,
18940, 18942, 18943; 69 Ops.Ca].Atty.Gen. 260, 261 (1986); cf., § 18902.)2
Two of the secdons pursuant to which the State Fire Marshal adopts
building standards, sections 17920.7 and 17921(b), appear in the State Housing
Law (Health & Saf. Code, div. 13, pt. 1.5, § 17910 et seq.). Sections 17922,
s Ussidcn fmd rtatutory rtfermoes an to the Health and Salery Code.
2 7ix Legislsturt has rt=Oy provided shat all mfcr==% to the Suu BuDdin& Sstndards Code, the
Suu Building Code, or Tit)c 24 of the Califorrsia Adrninistrasivc Code shall mean the - C&Idomia BuDdiny
Standards Code" (1F9,12, added try Suu. 1986, ds. 1194, p. (2899), 1.) Inasmuch u we quoee from
aettions of law which refer to that Code as she'S:uc Building Sundards Code," we will dolikeW isc to avoid
confusion
192 ATTOR \ -EY GENERAL'S OPrQO.NS Volume 72
17958.5 and 17958.7 of that Law permit local agencies to modify certain state
building standards to accommodate certain local conditions. We are specifi-
cally asked whether under those particular sections, cities and counties, and
also fire protection districts, may adopt building standards which are more
stringent than those adopted by the Fire Marshal. We conclude that under the
specified code sections, neither cities and counties, nor fire protection districts,
may adopt building standards more stringent than those of the State Fire
Marshal .3
To be clear at the outset, this opinion is specifically concerned with the
authority of local agencies to adopt more stringent standards than those adopted
by the State Fire Marshal under the three particular sections of the State
Housing Law we are asked about. Because of that specific focus we do not
address other prol-isions of law that permit local agencies to adopt local
building standards that deviate from`itate building standards adopted by the
State Fire Marshal, and which may permit them to adopt stricter building
standards than those thereunder. (See e.g., §§ 13216,17951(d). 17920.7; cf.,
58 Ops.Cal.Any.Gen. 13 (1975).)
1. Cities and Counties Adopting Building Standards Relating To Fire and
Panic Safcty Under Sections 17922, 17958. 17958.5_ and 17958.7 of the
State Housine Lave' That Are NIOre Sirinpcnt Than The State Fire
Marshal's Standards.
Under section 7 ofardcle XI of the California Constitution, a city or county
may make. .. within its limits all local, police, sanitary, and other ordinances
and regulations not in conflict with general laws." (Cal. Count, an. X), § 7.)
A local ordinance which is intended to protect the public health, safety and
welfare, such as one prescribing building standards relating to fire safety,
would fall within that ambit (58 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 13, 14, supra; cf., People
ex rel. Deukmejian v. County ofMendocino (1984) 36 Cal.3d 476,484; People
v. Mueller (1970) 8 Ca1.App.3d 949, 954 fn. 1.) The ordinance would be
presumed valid so long as it did not conflict with general, i.e., state law. (Cf.,
Freeman v. Contra Costa County Water District (1971) 18 Cal.App.3d 404,
408; Stanislaus Co. etc. Assn. v. Sianislous (1937) 8 Cal.2d 378, 383, 384.)
But local legislation that does conflict with state law is void. As our
Supreme Court has summarized:
" "'As defined by the cases the constitutional phrase 'conflict
with general laws' ... may arise in several different ways. It may
grow out of the exact language of the state and municipal laws
' we were also asked whtzhcr a fue praect.ion disuia eaild adopt building rundards relating to
fire and panic safety that were mom mnrictive than those found in a city or county code. Thx asps of the
second que sti on is mnde red moot by cur conclusions that cities and oDunties mynot adopt buDd ing runda rds
relating to fire and panic safety that ace more nrvngcrnt than those adopted by the S:ute Fire Mmhal, and
that fire prouction donnas may not do so either.
Septerrber 1959 AT 0P_ \EY GE\ERAL'S OP AIM0 \S 163
[citations] or from a local attempi'to impose additional requirements
in a field that is preempted by general law' [citations) or from the
state's adoption of 'a general scheme for the regulation of a particular
subject' [citations]." (Baron v. City of Los Angeles (1970) 2 Cal.3d
535, 541 [emphasis added); sce also People ex rel Deukmejian v.
County of Mendocino, supra, 36 Cal.3d at 484485; Lancaster v.
Municipal Court (1972) 6 Cal.3d 805, 806, 808, 58
Ops.Cal.Auy.Gen. 519,521-523,529 (1975); 58 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen.
13, 14, supra.)
"Conflict" with state law can thus arise in many ways, and as pertinent herein
one of them occurs when the state has enacted a comprehensive legislative
scheme intended for uniform -application throughout the state and a local
ordinance seeks to impose a more stringent requirement to govem a particular
facet of the area. )'n such a case, the local ordinance would be "to that extent
void insofar as it prohibits what [thy) state law authorizes.' [Citations.]"
(Markus v. Justice's Court (1953) 117 Cal.App.2d 391,397; see also, Danville
Fire Protection Dist. v. Duffel Financial & Constr. Co. (1976) 58 Cal.App.3d
241, 249; In re Lane (1962) 58 Cal.2d 99,102-103,.61 Ops.Cal.Any.Gen 365,
372 (1978);43 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gcn. 218,219 (1964).)'
The State Housing Law presently constitutes a legislative design to secure
uniform building standards throughout the state and to preempt local divergen-
ces therefrom, except as specifically authorized by it. Prior to 1970, the State
Housing Law, although detailed and comprehensive, had not preempted the
field of building safety standards because it specifically empowered cities and
counties to enact building regulations imposing standards that were "equal to
or greater" than those promulgated by the state (fo17r1er § 17951; Stats. 1961,
ch. 1844, p. 3922, § 8), and it made the state standards inapplicable in those
local jurisdictions which did so (former §§ 19825 [Stan. 1961, ch. 1844, p.
3926, § 1), 19826 [id., § 12, p. 3927)). (See, City of Bakersfield v.Miller (1966)
64 Cal.2d 93, 100 -101; see Danville Fire Protection Dist. v. Duffel Financial
d Constr. Co., supra, 58 Cal.App.3d 241, 245, People v. Wheeler (1973) 30
Cal.App.3d 282, 289; Baum Electric Co. v. City of Huntington Beach (1975)
33 Cal.App.3d 573, 577.)
4 Under article M, section 5, subdivision (a) of the California ConrUrutiors, a local ordinance of a
charter city would supersede general sate law with mspea to'Municipal affair' (Fisher v. City of Berieley
(1964) 37 Cal.3d 644, 704; Baptcrt v. Gatti (1982) 32 Ca1.3d ]28.335.136.) But'if the subjecs manor or
field of the legislation has been fully oecvpied by the east, them is no rwm for aupplemcsury or
oornplimenury legislation,evrn if the subjen is otherwise one properly charaatrued &'a 'Munici;al affair.'
(_.ancarter v. Municipal Court, supra, 6 Cal.3d 605.)" (Danville Fire Proteclion Dist. V. Dsoal Financial
A Conrsr. Co., supra, 58 Cal.App.3d 241, 249. 'Mi0e '(t)he deunraination of what eonnitutu a stria
municipal affair is often a difficult question' (eiution), the nouns look to the provisions of the aorJUc ing
suit statute Los" if is addresses a ►natter of 'sutewidc concern' (ciutions). If so,tht sate law is controtiing
regardless of the charter provision. (Citations.)" (69 Ops.Cal.Atry.G= 203 -206 (1986).) The mans of
having uniform sutewide binding sundards relating to fut and pvtic safety would be a manor of'sutewide
concern." (58 Ops.Cal.Atry.Gen. 13, supra; cf., Stun. 1970, eh. 1436, p. 2786, 7.)
184 A770R.\'EY GENERAL'S OPIMONS volume 72
In 1970, however, the Legislature substantially amended the State Hous-
ing Law in order to provide a comprehensive scheme to secure a general
uniformity of building standards throughout the state in matters such as safety
and structure of buildings, details of construction, use of materials, and
electrical, plumbing and heating specifications. (Stats. 1970, ch. 1436, § 7, p.
2786; Green v. Superior Court (1974) 10 Cal.3d 616, 627; Danville Fire
Protection Dist. v. Duffel Financial & Constr. Co., supra, 58 Cal.App.3d at
245 -247, 248; Baum Electric Co v. City of Huntington Beach, supra, 33
Cal.App.3d 573, 584; Taschner v. City Council [of Laguna Beach] (1973) 31
Cal.App.3d 48, 60; 60 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 234, 237 -239 (1977); 55
Ops.Cal.Any.Gen. 157.160(1972); 54 Ops.Cal.Any.Gen. 87.88-89 (1971).)'
It (i) directed the State Deparnent of Housing and Community Development
to adopt rules and regulations imposing "the same requirements" that are
contained ih various uniform industry,, building codes (Stats. 1970, ch. 1436,
§ 1, p. 2785, amending § 17922, subd. (a)), and then (ii) it removed the
aforementioned authority of cities and counties to adopt more stringent build-
ing standards than those imposed by the state (and the companion provision
making the less stringent state standards inapplicable those local jurisdictions
which did so), and required instead that ever, city and county adopt ordinances
or regulations imposing those same requirements within their jurisdictions
within one year, or they would be made applicable in them at that time by force
of law (id., § 3, p. 2786,.adding § 17958). (See, Danville Fire Protection Dist.
v. Duffel Financial &-'Constr. Co, supra, 58 Cal.App.3d 245; People v.
Wheeler, supra, 30 Cal.App.3d 282; Baum Electric Co. v. City of Huntington
Beach, supra, 33 Cal.App.3d 573; 55 Ops.Cal.Any.Gen: 157, 160, supra; 54
Ops.Cal.Any.Gen. 87, 88.89, supra.)
But even then local jurisdictions were allowed wide latitude to deviate
from state building standards under the State Housing Law. (See e.g., Baum
Electric Co. v. City of Hunrington Beach, supra; People v. Wheeler, supra; 55
• when it adopted the 1970 amendments to the state Housing Act, the Lzgislawm dec and that the
uniformity of codes throughout the SuLe ... (was) a mauer of statewide interest and cono tm since it would
reduce housing costs and incrust the efficiency of privau housing construction industry and iu production"
and that such - uniformity (could) be achieved within a framework of local autonomy, by allowing local
governmenu to adopt changes making modifications in (the) codes based on differrnees in local Bondi-
Lions ...:' (Sou. 1970, eh. 1436, sagra; Danville Fire Protection DLO. v. D& ffel Fiaoaciol A Cana. Co,
supra, 58 Cal.App.36 241, 245; People v, Wheeler (1973) 30 Cal.App.3d 282,289; Baum Electric Co. v.
City ofXunti9gto rrBeach,rupro,33Cal.App.3d573, 577.) In 60 Ops. Cal.Aay.Gen.234,swpra,wepointed
otn that the utilize ion of the uniform codes wu an suemp( to reduce housing cosu by nduang production
costs and increasing the efficiency of the housing industry. (ld., at 237.) By allowing the industry to rely
on a single set of standards rather than a diffutnt one for every area, it could develop molt: economical and
efficient approaches to basic design, construction wzhniques and materials. (ld., n 239.) Of cause another
purpose underlying the building mgulstions was the pratnction of the public bealth and safery. (Baum
Electric Co. v. City of Huntington Beach, supra, at 581 J In that opinion we also pointed out that ait,=
uniform codes art based on professional ex pertise, tucarch and toting that is not routirt available to local
agencies, the adoption of stawwidc uniform cmdards would also serve that end_ (60 Ops.Cal.Auy.Gen.,
supra; see also Donvillt Fve Protection Dirt. v. Duffel Finanriol d Conrtr. Co.,rupro.58 Ca].App.3d 241,
249.)
September 19E9 ATTOR\'EY GENERAL'S OPNONS 185
Ops.Cal.Any.Gen. 157, 160, supra; 54 Ops.Cal.Any.Gen. 87, 88 (1971).)'
This isbccause while the 1970 amendments to the Law were designed to secure
a uniformity of codes throughout the State, the Legislature showed a "sen-
sitivity to, and deference for, local conditions and needs." (55
Ops.Cal.Any.Gen. 157, 160, supra, quoted in Baum Electric Co. v. Ciry of
Huntington Beach, supra at 584.) For example, the Law as amended provided
that a county or city could make such changes or modifications in the state
requirements "as it determines are reasonably necessary because of local
conditions" (§ 17958.5, added by Stats. 1970, ch. 1436, § 4, p. 2786), and it
also provided that the State Housing Law u,as not meant to alter local building
regulations that had been enacted prior to its effective date. (§ 17958.7, added
by Stats. 1970, ch. 1436, § 5, p. 1436.) In 55 Ops.Cal.Any.Gen. 157, supra,
we concluded that the formerprovision demonstrated an intention to allow
cities and counties to adopt regulations with additional or more restrictive
building standards than those promulgated by the state (id., at 160 -161), and
in 54 Ops.Cal.Any.Gen. 87, supra, %4 said that the latter provision meant that
the Law's requirement for uniformity did not apply to building activity that
was already regulated by an existing local regulation enacted on or before
November 23, 1970 (id., at 88 -89). '
These broad exemptions from statewide building standards no longer
obtain and state preemption of the "field" is more complete. In 1980 the
Legislature (i) amended section 17958.5 of the State Housing Law-to severely
limit the types of local - conditions for which local agencies could deviate from
statewide building standards (Stars. 1980, ch. 130, p. 303, § 2; Stats. 1980, ch.
1238, p. 4203, § 9), and (ii) it deleted the exception from the requirement of
uniformity previously found in section 17958.7 for nonconforming local
building regulations that were enacted on or before November 23,1970 (Stats.
1980, ch. 1295, p. 4381, § l). As mentioned, what we have now is a state
preemption of the field of building standard regulation, except for such now
more limi Led deviations therefrom as the Legislature has specifically permitted
local agencies. Our attention is particularly and specifically directed to three
sections of the Law in which the Legislature has permitted such activity:
sections 17922, 17958.5, and 17958.7. Before we turn to them, however, we
will briefly relate them to each other and to other sections of the State Housing
Law.
We have mentioned how two sections of the State Housing Law impose
a duty on the State Fire Marshal to prepare and adopt building standards
relating to certain aspects of fire prevention in multiple story structures let for
human habitation (§ 17920.7) and in hotels, motels, lodging houses, apart rent
houses and dwellings, and buildings in general (§ 17921, subd. (b)). But the
major thrust of the Law is concerned with building standards (and other
regulations) prepared and adopted by the Department of Housing and Com-
186 ATTORNEY GENEF AL'S OPL IONS Volume 72
munity Development. Subdivision (a) of section 17921 imposes a duty upon*
that department (cf., § 17920, subd. (d)) to adopt building standards (other than
those relating to fire and panic safety) for the protection of the public health,
safety and general welfare with respect to the construction, alteration, repair,
etc., of all hotels, motels, lodging houses, apartment houses, and dwellings. (§
17921, subd. (a).) As with the Fire Marshal's building standards, those of the
department are submitted to the State Building Standards Commission for
approval and inclusion in the State Building Standards Code, under the State
Building Standards Law (div. 13, pt. 2.5, § 18901 et seq.).
Subdivision (a) of section 17922 requires that the building Standards thus
adopted by the department "impose substantially the same requirements as are
contained in the most recent editions of (various) uniform industry codes ...
(§ 17922, subd. (a).) (See genera)ly, 63 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 566 (1980.)
Section 17958 then-essentially makes those standards applicable in all cities
and counties: It permits cities and counties to make changes or modifications
in them only if the shames would "impose the same requirements," and it
proN'ides that if a city or county does not amend, adopt or repeal ordinances or
regulations to impose those requirements, they will become applicable in such
C113' or county 180 days after they are published in the State Building Standards
Code.` (See also, § 18941.5, subd. (a).)
But there is one notable exception to section 17958: - -Under section
17958.5 a city or county may make changes or modifications to the building
standards adopted pursuant to section 17922, subdivision (a), "as it deter-
mines ... are reasonably necessary because of local climatic, geological, or
topographical conditions." (§ 17958.5.) Scction 17958.7provides that for any
such chance to be effective, the local \ jurisdiction must make an express
"finding" that it is reasonably necessary because of those particular local
conditions, and it must file the "finding" with the Department of Housing and
Community Development-
Section 17956 provides:
'Except as provided in Sea ions 17958.8 and 17959, any ciryor= rymaymakechanges
in the provisions adopted pursuant to Section 1792 and published in the Suae Building
Standards Code or the other regulations thereafter adopted pursuant to Section 17922 to amend,
add, or repeal ordinances or regulations which impose the same requimmenu as art contained
in the provisions adopted pursuant to Section 17922 and published in the State Building
Standards Code or the other regulations adopted pursuant w Section 17922 or make changes or
modifiwions in those nquirtmenu upon cxprus findings pursuant to Sections 17958.5 and
17958.7. if sty city or ommiy does not amend, add, or repeal ordirsarscss or regulations to
impose those requirements or mike changes or modifications in those rtquirtme:nu upon
express findings, the provisions published in the State Building Sunduds Code or the other
regulations pronulgated pursuant to Section 17922 shall be applicable to it arsd shall became
effective 180 days after publication by theoxnmission. Amendments, additions, anddeletiom
to the State Building Standards Code adopted by a city or county pz=Lrtt to Seaioo 17958.7,
togeher with all applicable portions of the Sute Building Standards Code, shall become
effective 160 days after publication of the Stau Building Standards Code by the Sots Budding
Standards Commission.'
September 1989 A7T0MEY GE\TJ: AL'S OPLMONS 187
The first question asks whether under sections 17922, 17958.5 and
17958.7 a city or county may adopt building standards which are more
stringent than those adopted by the State Fire Marshal? The essence of the
answer is simple: Inasmuch as section 17922, upon which the other sections
are predicated, only deals with building standards adopted by the Department
of Housing and Community Development and not those adopted by the State
Fire Marshal, none of the sections about which we are asked provides authority
for a city or county to adopt more stringent standards than those adopted by
the latter.
A. Section 17922. As just mentioned, section 17922 directs the Depart-
ment of Housing and Community Development in adopting building standards
for approval by the Commission on Housing and Community Development
under the State Building Standards Law to "impose substantially the same
requirements as are contained in the most recent editions of (various) uniform
industry caries ... ." Q 17922, strbd. (a); see 63 Ops.Cal,Atty.Gen. 566
(1980).) When speaking of building standards, all of the subdivisions of the
section refer to those of that Department. Thus the section commences:
-(a) Except as otherwise specifically provided by law, the
building standards adopted and submitted by the department for
approval ... and the other rules and re'ulations ... adopted .. .
pursuant to this chapter ... shall impose substantially the same
requirements as are contained in the most recent editions of the
following uniform *industry codes as adopted by the organizations
specified ...." (Emphasis added.)
Subdivisions (c) and (d) of the section each commences with the similar
reference:
"(c) (and (d)) Regulations other than building standards which
are adopted, amended or repealed by the department and building
standards adopted and submitted by the department for approval ...
." (Emphasis added.)
Nov.-here in section 17922 is any reference made to building standards adopted
by the State Fire Marshal. As was seen at the very outset of this Opinion, his
adoption of building standards for submission for approval to the Commission
on Housing and Community Development and incorporation in the State
Building Standards Code is directed by other provisions of law, viz., sections
13108, 13143, 13143.6, 13211, 17920.7, and 17921(b).
It is true that two of the sections pursuant to which the State Fire Marshall
adopts building standards, 17920.7 and 17921(b), are found in the State
Housing Law and indeed appear in the very same chapter in which section
17922 is found. But when section 17922 speaks of building standards, it does
188 A770R.\'EY GE\'ERAL'S OPL\W\S Volume 72
not refer to building standards that are adopted under the chapter of the State
Housing Law in which it appears. as it refers to other regulations that are
adopted thereunder. Such a reference could bring the building standards
adopted by the State Fire Marshal pursuant to sections 17920.7 and 17921(b)
within its ambit Instead, as we have seen, when section 17922 speaks of
building standards, it specifically and continually refers to those that are
adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development Ac-
cordingly the section would not provide authority for a city or county to adopt
building standards which are more stringent than those of the State Fire
Marshal.'
B. Sections 17958 and 17958.5. As mentioned, when the 1970 amend-
ments to the State Housing Law were first enacted, section 17958.5 gave broad
authority for citiesor counties to make changes or modifications in the state
building standards taken from the uniform building codes to adapt them to
local conditions.' In 19F0, however, the Legislature amended the section and
greatly restricted the types of local conditions for which a deviation from
stawwide standards could be made: It limited them to local climatic,
geographical, or topographical conditions. (Slats. 1980, ch. 130, p. 303, § 2;
Slats. 1980, ch. 1238, p. 4208, § 9.)' Section 17958.5 currently provides in
pan as follows:
7 %,t arc &w are thu one subdivision of section 17922 does provide for a greater extract of local
authority. Subdivision (b) `specifically and entirely" reserves regulation in the areas of local tut tone
requitemms, IoW fire tones, building setback, side and rear yard mquirwnents, and property line
requirements to local jurisdiction $, "notwithstanding any requirement found or set foM in [the Suit Housing
Lau).- The use of the phrase'aotwithstanding any m4pimintnt found or a= forth in [the State Housing
Law)" would mean that loot regulation in those anus would take precedence over anything found in the
Suit Housing Law. (Cf., la Re Marriage of Dover (197)) 15 Cal.App.3d 615.678 fn. 3; Slate of Cal;forn;e
v. Superior Court (1 965) 238 Ca1.App.2d 691, 695 -696.) That would include the Suit Fire Marshal's
b.jilding standards which are adoptd pursuant to aections 17921 and 17920.7. However, the problem with
applying the reserved jurisdiuion of subdivision (b) to the Fire Marshal's building standards it that the
mailers which it mservu for local regulation involve toning and not building standards. (Sec tg., Taschaer
v. CiiyComcil (1973) 31 Cal.App.3d 48,60 [overruled on other grounds in AsrociatedHome Builders etc.,
lac. v. City of Livermore ( 1976) 16 Cal.3 d 562, 596 fn.14); Da nville Fire Projection Dirt. v. Dst11e1 Financial
& Constr. Co., supra, 58 Cal.App.3d 241, 247.) Zoning is an area &.at traditionally has b= &serried by
eitiu and counties (Taschner v. City Coaencil, supra at 62 referring to Cal. Cons., an )l, 7; cf. 17920(b),
18909(&), Gov. Code, 65800, 65850) and is not one with which the Suit Fire Marshal would be involved
in &doping building saandards. Conversely, sins the 'specific grant of reserved local jurisdiction in
subdivision (b) is a very limited one," it "is by implication a denial of the grant of any greater jurisdiction,"
(Danville Fire Protection Dirt. v. Dsrffel Financial 6 Constr. Co., rupra, 58 Cal.App3d 241, 247), lend as
ouch, would not be a grant of authority to &et in &her areas, such as adopting building aandards. (lb;d.)
' As originally eracitd, aenion 17958.5 simply provided that '[iln adopting the ordinances or
regulations pursuant to Session 17958, a city or counTy may make such changes or modifications in the
mquirenenu contained in regulations adopitd purrjant to Section 17922 as it determines are seasonably
rrotrssary because of local conditions." (Suu. 1970, aft. 1436, p. 2758, 4.)
4 7be limitation was based on an Opinion we bad issut:d in 1974 in which vn said that the bare
phrase 'local conditions" could not include political, to norms or social phrnontrta, lest it denroy any
possibility of rtatewide uniformity in building codes, and so we concluded that the teem teftmA'ortly to
conditions which may be labeled broadly as geographical or topographical." (57 Ops.Cal.Atry.Gen. 443,
445 (1974).) We ittnued that observation three years later and further discussed iu ramifacutior s vis -1 -vis
Sepsembv 1919 A770R \ -EY GF- \ERA1.'S OPPQONS 189
"(a) Except as provided in Section 17922.6 [which deals with
the Office of Noise Control establishing minimum noise insulation
standards for certain multi- occupant dwellings), in adopting the
ordinance regulations pursuant to Section 17958, a city or county may
make such changes or modifications in the requirements contained
in the provisions published in the State Building Standards Code and
the other regulations adopted pursuant to Section 17922 as it deter-
mines, pursuant to the provisions of Section 17958.7, are reasonably
necessary because of local climatic, geological, or topographical
conditions. [S) For purposes of this subdivision, a city and county
may make reasonably necessary modifications to the requirements,
adopted pursuant to Section 17922, contained in the provisions of the
code and regulations on the basis of local conditions." (§ 17958.5;
emphases added.)
Vvhile it may appeir at first glance that subdivision•(a) of section 17958.5
would enable a city or county to impose stricter building standards than those
adopted by the State Fire Marshal if called for by the particularities of local
climatic, geological, ortopographic conditions,t0 when one follows through to
examine the scctions referred to in the subdivision, one sees that it does not.
Subdivision (a) of section 17958.5 authorizes cities and counties (i) in
adopting Ordinances or regulations nurcuant to Section 17958, (ii) to make
chances in the requirements contained in the provisions of the State Building
Standards Code and the other regulations ado+ ied pursuant to section 17922.
Section 17958, we recall, provides that cities and counties must adopt the state
building standards Dromul a�> 1cd pursuant to section 17922 within their respec-
tive jurisdictions within 180 days, lest they be made applicable in them by
operation of law. But it also provides that those local agencies may (i) make
changes in those standards if that would impose "the same requirements" as
would have been imposed by them, and (ii) that they may change or modify
the state standards if found to be necessary because of local climatic, geologi-
cal, or topographical conditions. (See frl. 6, ante.)
The problem with using sections 17958 and 17958.5 as authority for cities
or counties to adopt more stringent building standards, albeit for limited
reasons, than those adopted by the State Fire ).Marshal, is that both sections refer
exclusively to building standards (or other regulations) anted pursuant to
section 17922, but that section, as seen, deals only with building standards
adopted by the Department of Housing and Community Development and not
those of the State Fire Marshal. Since section 17922 does not purport to deal
with building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal, neither could
the powers of she Commission cc Hourinj and DevcJopmcnL (Sex 60 Ops.Cal.Auy.G=. 231, 235.239,
rwp- )
10 For txwnple, ender the subdivision, a city or county could prohibit the sue of eswerials,
app) antes, ins al slims, de.iccs, amt jcmc u, a methods of emttructian. ( 179.2, wbd. (e).)
190 ATTOR\EY GE\TJkAL'S OPLMONS Volume 72
section 17958 which refers to it, nor section 17958.5 which refers to the latter
in rum. Accordingly, neither section 17958 nor section 17958.5 could provide
authority for cities and counties to adopt stricter building standards than those
adopted by the State Fire Marshal.
C. Section 17958 7 Section 17958.7 prescribes the express finding that
a city or county must make before modifying state building standards under
section 17958.5:
"(a) Except as provided in Section. rn
17922.6, the goveing
body of a city or county, before making any modifications or changes
Pursuant to Section 17958.5, shall make an express finding that such
modifications or changes are reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological or topographical conditions. Such a finding shall
be available as a public record. A copy of such findings, together
with the modification or change expressly marked and identified to
which each such finding refers, shall be filed 'with the department.
No such modification or change shall become effective or operative
for any purpose until the finding and the modification or change have
been filed with the department.
"(b) The department may reject a modification or change filed
by the governing body of a city or county if no finding was sub-
mitted." (§ 17958.7; emphases added.)
The problem with viewing section 17958.7 as authority for a local agency to
make changes in building standards adopted by the State Fire Marshal is that
it refers to modifications or changes a city or county would make pursuant to
section 17958.5, but as we have just shown that section applies only to
changing the building standards of the Department of Housing and Community
Development and not those of the State Fire Marshal. Indeed, the correctness
of our perception is confirmed by the requirement of section 17958.7 for any
such changes to be approved by "the departrnem. "I Thus, section 17958.7
would not authorize cities or counties to adopt more stringent building stand-
ards than those adopted by the State Fire Marshal.
It has been suggested that the section may do so indirectly because of a
recent amendment to section 189415 of the State Building Standards Law.
That section was amended last year (Stars. 1988, ch. 1302, p. [3314), § 1) and
now reads as follows:
"(a) The building standards contained in [the various uniform
Codes] as referenced in the State Building Standards Code shall apply
to all occupancies throughout the state and shall become effective
11 The proaeduw mgai?==t for ttx making of fuxiings and fa filing with the D"rm.,,= sere
epparmtly intraded "m a desrr=t to the uousive adoption of changes or modifications." (57
OPs.C&1Aay.Gen. 443, 445, sucpra, citing Stun. 1970, c11 1436, p. 7796, 7; we also 60 Ops.CsJ_Aay,G=L
234, 237, xapra; 55 Ops.Cal Atry.Gen. 157, 162, txpra.)
Scp=ber 1989 ATTORNEY G ENT-RA L'S 0PL\10N'S 191
180 days after publication in the State Building Standards Code by
the State Building Standards Commission.
"(b) Amendments, additions, and deletions to the State Build-
ing Standards Code adopted by a city, county, or city and county
pursuant to subdivision (c) or pursuant to Section 17958.7, together
with all applicable portions of the State Building Standards Code,
shall become effective 180 days after publication of the State Build-
ing Standards Code by the State Building Standards Commission.
"(c) Neither the State Building Standards Law ... nor the
application of building standards contained in this section, shall limit
the authority of a city, county or city and county to establish more
restrictive building standards reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, ¢eological, or topographical conditions. The governing
body shall snake the finding required by Section 17958.7 and the other
mqui rem ents'imposed by Section 17958.7 shall apply to that find-
ing." (Emphasis added.) `'
The suggestion is that under subdivision (c) a city or county could adopt a more
restrictive building standard than one adopted by the State Fire Marshal and
published in the State Building Standard Code, it it properly makes a finding
under section 17958.7 that such is "reasonably necessary because of local
climatic, geological or topographical conditions."
We reject the suggestion. Subdivision (c) of section 18941.5, as amended,
does not provide an independent grant of authority for cities and counties to
act. Rather, it speaks in negative terms of not limiting the authority of those
local entities to establish more restrictive building standards because of the
existence of local climatic, geological,'or topographical conditions. The grant
of such "authority" must therefore be found elsewhere, and it is — in sections
17958.5 and 17958.7 of the State Housing Law. But once so found, the
measure of the authority of cities and counties to act under those sections is
defined by their terms, and they, as just shown, do not reach building standards
adopted by the State Fire Marshal. Inasmuch as section 18941.5 does not
independently grant authority to cities and counties to act, it would not permit
those local jurisdictions to adopt more stringent building standards for their
jurisdictions than those adopted by the State Fire Marshal.
To summarize our answer to the first question then: Since section 17922
of the State Housing Law does not deal with building standards adopted by the
State Fire Marshal, neither iL nor sections 17958.5 and 17958.7 which are
predicated upon it, can authorize a city or county to adopt more stringent
building standards relating to fire and panic safety than those adopted by the
State Fire Marshal. Again though, this answer is confined by the parameters
of the opinion request and relates solely to those three specific sections about
which we were asked.
192 ATTORNEY GE\'FRAL'S OPL\70`*S Volume 72
2. Fire Protection Districts Adopting A Fire Prevention Code Or
Ordinances With Building Standards That Are More Stringent Than
Those Adopted By The State Fire Marshal And Contained In The State
Building Standards Code.
Unlike cities and counties, fire protection districts are not granted broad
Police power authority by the state Constitution. (Cf., Moore v. Municipal
Court (1959) 170 Cal.App.2d 548,555; 68 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 225,229 fn. 3.)
They are creatures of statute, which serves to define their powers and duties.
(Cf., 68 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. at 228;25 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 234,235 (1955); 10
Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 47.48 (1947).)
Fire protection districts are presently organized under the Fire Protection
District Law of 1987 (div. 12, pt. 3, § 13800 et seq.)." That Law gives them
authority:
— to adopt ordinances (§ 13 86 1, subd. (h));
— to adopt a fir prevention code by reference, in the manner that
counties and cities do (§ 13869); and
— to establish rules and regulations relating to furnishing fire protection
and other services relating to the protection of lives and property (§ 13861,
subd. (i); § 13862, subds. (a),(f))"
Would these grants of authority, either singularly or in combination, authorize
a fire protection district to adopt a fire protection code or regulations with
tt In 1987 the Legis L =re repealed the Fire Prmca.ion District Law of 1 %1 (Stets. 1 961, ch. 565,
1; div. 12, PL 2.7, 13601 a seq.) amd =coeeded it wiib the Fire ProLetice District Law of 1987. (Sues
1987, ch. 10) 3 [SB $05, Bergeson), 10, 11.) For the mca part, any fire prtxeaion district organized or
reorgaaizcd under the former Law remain[s) in existence as if it had been organized pursuant to the [new
one)... .' ( 13803, subd (a).) An etcellesn expLaatioo of the new Fire Pruecsoe Diaries Law is found
ID A New Lw For A New Mission (Scrite RM 515 and the "Fire Protection District Law of 1957') [cited
bereira t as ANew Lxv. that was pncpared by the Senate Com mace m Local Goverrim at in October
1967.
13 Section 13661 cmrmtly descibes the gatrnl powers of the Disaicu, providing is part as follows:
'A district thaD have and may exercise all tighu sod powm. exprsss or implied,
accessary to arty out the purposes and intent of this pan, including, but not Timis to the
following powers:
'(h) To adopt ordinaacca following the proeedwes of Article 7 (oor=eaciag with
Seaioo 25120) of Cbapter 1 of Put 2 of Division 2 of Title 3 of the Goveraraesst Cade [Cf..
former 13669, 13870, 13871.1
'@ To esabkth and enforce rules and regulations for the admiaistrstiM operation, and
maintensace of the services listed in Seaim 13662.' [C7., former 13852, subd. (d)a
Among the scrvices listed in union 13862 is tbat of pmvWing'fire protection services (id, smbd (a)), as
well u a Born] one to provide " [a)ny other scrviou relating to the praeemim of lives and popctty:- (7d..
sobd.(f).)
Sewon 13669 specifically empowers Fire Preve:ttion Districts to "adopt a fate p rvmtkc code by
mferrs,ce" as dries and caertties do order the Govsmment Code ( 500222). ( 13869 [former 13871).)
whcr, they do so, the District's board is `deemed a legislative body and the district ... deemed a local
agency•" ( 13865)
Sepuanber 1989 ATTORNEY GENTJL .L'S OPL*30N:S 193
building standards that were more stringent than those of the Stan Fire
Marshal? We believe not
As we saw in answering the first question, the State Housing Law
presently preempts all local regulation of building standards except as the
Legislature may permit in certain areas. As we also saw in that Law, the
Legislature has specifically permitted cities and counties to adopt local build-
ing standards which diverge from the state standards in certain areas because
of local conditions. (§§ 17958.5,17958.7.) But as we have shown, that limited
grant of authority does not permit those local agencies to adopt more stringent
building standards relating to fire and panic safety than those which are adopted
by the State Fire Marshal. The authority for fire protection districts to do so
is even more attenuated because the Legislature has not accorded them a
similar limited authority to adopt building standards which diverge from the
state's standards." Indeed, as we said in a recent opinion, we knew of nothing
in the State Housing Law that would, confer discretionary authority upon fire
protection districts to adopt stricter building standards than are found therein.
(Id., at 228, 229.)
Could such authority be found in the Fire Protection District Law itself?
There we have seen that fire protection districts are granted authority to adopt
ordinances (§ 13861, subd. (h)), to adopt a fire prevention code by reference
(§ 13869), and to establish Hiles and regulations relating, interalia, to furnish-
ing fire protection and other services (§ 13861, subd. (i); § 13862, subds.
(a),(f)). The Legislature has declared the local provision of fire protection
services to be "critical to the public peace, health, and safety of the state" (§
13801) and the Fire Protection District Law to be "necessary for the public,
health, safety, and welfare" (§ 13804): Accordingly, the Legislature has said
that the Law "shall be liberally construed to effectuate its purposes. (Ibid.)
(Cf., A New Law, op.cit.supra, at 25; 68 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 225, 228, supra.)
However, the foregoing grants of authority to fire protection districts in
the Fire Protection District Law of 1987 are general and are controlled by the
more specific provisions of the State Housing Law. (Danville Fire Protection
Dist. v. Deel, supra, 58 Cal.App.3d 241, 247; 68 Ops.Cal.Atry.Gen. 226,
228 -229, supra.)
In Danville Fire Protection Dist. v. Duffel Financial & Constr. Co., supra,
58 Ca1.App.3d 241, it was held that a fire protection district could not adopt
an ordinance under former section 13869 [now § 13861, subd. (h)] to require
14 Again, the 'specific and entirs' rcmreA ion to 'local jwisdicmoo' of the right to reg bue -kcal
sme we requiraaerus, local firs zon s, bttildmg setbut, side and rear yard regviremnau, and property line
nquirsmeou" that is fotmd in union 17972, subdivisim (b) would not provide a firs prometioe district with
ambority to adopt building sundards which am mom stringent than the PAWL Evm Uvorning dlsat a fie
pea =im district would be oomideted a "local jurisdiction" within the —niag o(thu subdivision, N
"limmed grant of reserved power ... is by implication a denial d the grant of any gmxa jorisdictico"
(Danville Fire Proration Dirt. v. Duffel FiaaacW A Coruv. Co, rspra, SS CaLApp3d 241.247), and we
have -- how the msaysd arses covet zanirng mattes and not bolding standards.
194 ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPPQONS Volume 72
cenain heat and smoke detector alarm systems and fire sprinkler systems to be
installed in specific types of new buildings because the requirements of such
were more stringent than what was required by the State Housing Law. (Id.,
at 243, 246 -247.) The basis for the ruling was that "the fire protection
requirements of the district were void as the field was totally preempted by the
State Housing Law." (Id., at 244.) Indeed, the court specifically said that
although the authority of a Fire Protection District to "adopt and enforce
reasonable ordinances for the prevention and suppression of fires and con-
flagrations and for the protection and preservation of life and property against
the hazards of fire and conflagration" (former § 13869) was broad, it was also
general and controlled by the more specific provisions of sections 17922,
17958, and 17958.5 of the State Housing Law. (Id., at 247.)"
In 68 Ops.Cal-Any.Gen. 226, supra, we s-lmilarly concluded that the more
specific provisions of the State Housing Law controlled over the authority of
fire protection districts to adopt ordinances, so that despite the language of
section 13869, a fire protection district did not have the authority to adopt an
ordinance requiring the installation of a water reservoir at the time of construc-
tion of new buildings in the district, because that would impose amore stringent
standard than the fire suppression and water delivery requirements of the State
Housing Law. (Id., at 228.) In fact, in that opinion we went further and said
that the authority of fire protection districts to adopt ordinances "must be
limited ... to those ordinances not in conflict with any other state law." (Id., .
at 229.)16
What is true of the authority of fire protection districts to adopt ordinances
( §,13861, subd. (h)), would be eQaally true of its authority to establish rules
and regulations relating to fire protection and other services ( §§ 13861(i),
13862(a)(f)). Both grants of authority would be subject to the more specific
provisions of the State Housing Law.
The legislative history of the Fire District Protection Law of 1987 convin-
ces us that the Legislature never intended fire protection districts to be able to
adopt ordinances setting forth building standards stricter than those of the state.
As the Bill which enacted that Law (SB 515) traveled through the legislative
process, it was amended several times. As originally introduced, and prior to
16 It it iateeniat to note thu the prcura autboriry for f re pruection districu 10 adapt crtfirm es-
(13861, nU. (h)) is evm more broadly and mote tmerally rsated than was Their prior 'ordmanoe at borityr
which wu found to be pm -cried by btu- law in Daxv lle.
to Sec aho, 61 Ops.CaLAay.Gea. 61, 63-8 (1978), wbcmin de owduded that despite the broad
language of former sea ioc I M9, a fire prtecmm disnia bad no ambority to prohibit the sale of fireworks
in the diruict bemru it would conflict web the rpeeif c and comrUling provisions of the Stau Fireworks
Law, and 10 Opa.CaLAtty.Gen. 47, 48. rsdp►a, *hue we emctuded dw norwithttandin8 the broad lantuate
of former section 14460, which provided that a district could adopt such ord r mees or maolis.iom u it
deemed prop= to p:rn= fuss or taoflagratioms, a fire p ua gdw district was prohibited from adoQtars on
ordinance mquirim8 the itsaallation of a 25.000 tzon wma rtm7voir at recmational vehicle campsit".
along wiib associated equipment, benuse suu law had pracmpted the field of atrtotnobile and trine tsnp
Sep=nbo 1989 AT?OR.\TY GE\T-RAL'S UNIONS 195
amendments made on April 20,1987, section 13861, which defines the powers
of a fire protection district, contained a subdivision to include among those
powers, one "[t]o adopt ordinances pursuant to Section 17958." At the request
of the California Building Industry Association, the author of the legislation
requested an opinion of Legislative Counsel as to whether that would increase
the authority of fire prevention districts. Legislative Counsel rendered an
opinion on April 3,1987 (# 7483) answering in the affirmative, saying that the
subdivision would increase the existing authority of fire protection districts by
allowing them to adopt their own, more stringent building codes. Opposition
from the California Building Industry Association led to the deletion of the
subdivision from the Bill. (See, A New Law, op. cit. supra, at pp. 7, 26.)
"The courts have repeatedly concluded that when the Legislature has
rejected a specific provision which was part of an act when originally in=-
duced, the law as enacted should not be construed to contain that provision.
[Citations.)" (Vehmra v. City of San lose (1984)15.1 Ca1.App.3d 1076,1080.)
It will be recalled that section 17959authorizes cities and counties, (i) to make
changes in state building standards in applying them to their respective
jurisdictions as long as they impose the same requirements as those adopted
by the Department of Housing and Community Development, or Cii) to make
changes or modifications in those requirements for local climatic, geological
or topographical reasons. What the aforegoing legislative history teaches, is
that the Legislature rtjected the suggestion that fire protection districts be
authorized to alter state building standards adopted under the State Housing
Law at all. That would certainly mean that the Legislature did not intend fire
protection districts to adopt more stringent building standards than the those
of the State. (See also, Stats.1988, ch: 1302, § 1, supra, amending § 18941 S.)
As we said earlier, "[w]hat cities and counties may regulate with regard
to building construction standards ... must be distinguished from the respon-
sibilities of fire protection districts under the State Housing Law." (68
Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 226, 228, supra.) That Law imposes upon the chief of any
fire department or district providing fire protection services, and their
authorized representatives, time duty of enforcing in their respective areas "all
of those provisions of [the State Housing Law)." (§ 17962; cf., § 17966; 69
Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 260,263-265 (1986).) That would include an obligation to
enforce the state building standards relating to fire and panic safety promul-
gated by the State Fire Marshal (as well as those of the Department of Housing
and Community Development) and published in the State Building Standards
Code. It would also include the obligation to enforce any city or county code
because the adoption of those local codes is specifically compelled by
provisions of the State Housing Law. (§ 17958.)
Accordingly, we conclude that a fire protection district may not adopt
more stringent building regulations than those of the State Fire Marshal.
STATE OF CALIFOPN;A —STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEPAN GO•rL
STATE FIRE MARSHAL ;91e;a27 -.161
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ATSS a66 161
7171 60w;tN_• D2ivc SUITE 60C C:4
\
SACRAMENTO CA Y5823
September 28, 1989
Dear Chief:
The purpose of this letter Is to Inform you that the California Attorney General has recently rendered an
opinion which could Impact your We prevention efforts significantly. it Is Important that you all be aware of
how it may affect you.
The opinion, released September 14, 1989, Is a 15 -page document containing a thorough analysis of the
Issues relative to the ability of fire service Jurisdictions to adopt local fire and life safety building standards
which are more stringent than those of the State Fire Marshal. its conclusions are as follows:
1. Cities and counties may not adopt building standards relating to fire and panic safety that are more
stringent than those adopted by the State Fire Marshal under sections 17922, 17958.5 or
17958.7 of the State Housiog Law.
2. A fire protection district may not adopt a firg, prevention Code or other regulations that set forth
building standards relating to fire and panic safety which are stricter than the standards
contained in the State Building Standards Code.
I am concerned about the ramifications of this opinion, as I'm sure you are. I would also like to point out
that while an Attorney General's Opinion Is not 'the law', It does carry some weight and may Influence both
local decision- makers and the courts. Corrective legislation could resolve these Issues, and if you are
concerned, I urge you to contact your legislators In the Legislative Fire Service Caucus, the Joint Legislative
Committee on Police, Fire, and Emergency Services, and your local and /or statewide fire service organization
if you wish to see these conclusions reversed by legislation.
It is my hope that the potential problems created as a result of this opinion can be mitigated by timely and
corrective action.
I have long been an advocate of local control for fire protection and a supporter of measures for that control
such as residential sprinkler ordinances. My report to the Legislature pursuant to House Resolution No. 7 In
1986 contained the following recommendation:
The State Fire Marshal recommends that local communities adopt the State Fire Marshal's standards
for residential sprinkler systems and, If the public support is there, take responsibility for the adoption
of local ordinances that either require these systems or provide the Incentives to encourage the public
to want them.
If you would like copies of the opinion, they may be obtained by calling the Attorney General's Opinion Unit
at (916) 324 -5166, and asking for a copy of Opinion #88 -904. You may also call Wally Hurst of the State Fire
Marshal's Research Unit at (916) 427 -4166 for a copy of the opinion and further information.
Enclosed for your Information Is a background and history of the opinion. If I can be of further assistance to
you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,
dMES F. McMULLEN, Chief
California State Fire Marshal
(916) 427 -4176
TE1ECOy•MUN'CA1ION DEvjCE FOR THE DEAF •916 A27 AISO
STATE OF CALIFORNIA —STATE AND CONSUMER SERVICES AGENCY GEORGE DEUKMEJIAN. Go.emc-
STATE FIRE MARSHAL (916) A27 -a161
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF AT55466A 101 ?sc'
7171 SOw; iNG DR:%'E S'J: -E 60C
SACRAMENTO. CA 95623
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
ATTORNEY GENERALIB OPINION 88 -904
The State Fire Marshal requested the opinion on behalf of the
fire service after several challenges arose as to the ability of
fire jurisdictions to legislate stricter fire and life safety
requirements in their own local building standards. There were
serious questions regarding this ability in light of 1980 and
1981 amendments to the State Housing Law and the Danville case of
1976. In 1985, Nevada County requested an opinion of the
Attorney General regarding the legality of fire protection
districts adopting model codes with local amendments. The answer
from the Attorney General was that fire protection districts do
not have this authority. Nevertheless,, several agencies
(including the State Fire Marshal) saw problems with that opinion
because it didn't take into account certain Health and Safety
Code sections. By 1987, several dozen jurisdictions (including
several fire protection districts) we ;e considering or had
already passed residential sprinkler ordinances and other
communities had made changes in the local building codes
providing for more stringent standards relating to fire and life
safety. It became clear that this was an issue of statewide
concern and in September of 1988, the State Fire Marshal, with
the advice of the State Board of Fire Services, requested an
opinion on two questions.
The first question concerned the ability of cities and counties
to adopt more restrictive building standards under the State
Housing Law than those regulations of the State Fire Marshal.
This question was necessary to establish the lack of preemption
by state law for those jurisdictions directly under the state
(i.e., cities and counties). Local jurisdictions had been
modifying the law on a routine basis on the authority of sections
17922, 17958.5, and 17958.7 of the Health and Safety Code since
1980.
The second question was the necessary follow -up to the first one.
Could a fire protection district adopt a fire prevention code or
regulations setting forth building standards relating to fire and
panic safety that are stricter than those contained in the State
Building Standards Code?
These two questions were accompanied by various authorities the
staff had compiled relating to the questions. Besides the
statutes mentioned above, we attached citations to case law,
other statutory law, and publications relating to the questions
for the consideration of the Attorney General. Many other
interested parties also submitted information, case law and
arguments to the Attorney General.
TEJECOP.•.MUNICATiON DEVICE FOR THE DEAF x916: 427.4166
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OPINION 88 -904
Page 2
The opinion, released September 14, 1989, is a 15 page document
containing a painstaking and thorough analysis. Its conclusions
are as follows:
1. Cities and counties may not adopt building
standards relating to fire and panic safety that are more
stringent than those adopted by the State Fire Marshal under
sections 17922, 17958.5 or 17958.7 of the State Housing Law.
2. A fire protection district may not adopt a fire
prevention code or other regulations that set forth building
standards relating to fire and panic safety which are
stricter than the standards contained in'the State Building
Standards Code.
Copies of the opinion may be obtained by calling the Attorney
General's Opinion Unit at (916) 324 -5166, and asking for a copy
of Opinion *88 -904. You may also call the State Fire Marshal's
Office at (916) 427 -4166 for a copy of the opinion. Wally Hurst,
the Research Unit Coordinator, may be contacted at (916) 427 -4177
for any questions you may have regarding the opinion.
n
p .
H
'FRO P-a- 1F_5
Page 4
J .
F A C *T S N E* E T
�I CALIFORNIA FIRE INCIDENT P.EPORTING SYSTEM
W .
-�
� y? WOOD ROOF FIRES - 1974 'thru 1984
FIRE PROPERTY • CONTENT F?REM,EN 'IREMEN CIYILIP.N CIYILIAh = **
%� YLh( ItiCiD =NiS LOSS LOSS INJURE0 DEATriS INJUM'D
.
WC
9 r 1974 1,001 1,297,094 230,045 15 2 1': 1
_at .
1975 1,052 1,939,524 350,159 41 0 4 0
;j�y 1975 1,455 5,658,070 1,550,483 104 0 15 G
1977 1 21 c 2, 514, 337 450,120 28 0 6 0.
s c= 1978 _,453 4,628,517 924,261 63 0 5 0
�€ 19.79 1,5;,? 6,122,387 1,350,955 55 0 9 0
c
1980 2.001 •12,920.075 7.177,190 E3 �_ 7 1✓
J i -
1981 1,5x1 8,950,226 2,095,285 43 0 4 0.
.9° 1582 1,GE4 8,941,092 3,027,037 r9 0 11 0-
c; 1983 901 4,879,388 982,174 40 1 1 •0
c:
1584 1,0:5 5,737,919 1,654,877 27 0 4 0
'yo0
�O_L�r1 L m tS uflC.Cc'AI � DJE TD tL1CiiAA CC P,?.'�f°.
0I CIVILAIN DEATHS -- UNDER WOOD ROOFS - 2 Itf 10 YEARS
UNDER TILE AND ASPHALT ROOFS - APPROXIMATELY 1300 IN 10 YEARS•
: ,
64
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 42 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO
FIRE CASUALTY
REPORT.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FIREMEN FIREMEN
INJURED DEATHS
CIVILIAN
INJURED
CICI ILIAN 4
DEATHS
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1 0
5
1
01
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNOR
37 0
228
69
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
17 0
83
13
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
4 0
2
0
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
0 0
10
1
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
0 0
6
9
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
2 0
9
1
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
0 0
2
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
0 0
1
0
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
6 0
5
0
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
0 0
1
0
14
CLUBS
3 0
6
0
15
LIBRARY
5 0
2
0
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
15 0
26
0
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
1 0
0
0
18
THEATERS - STUDIOS
1 0
0
0
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
35 0
6
0
23
TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
0 0
1
0
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
0 0
1
0
31
CARE OF THE AGED
2 0
8
0
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
0 0
2
0
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
0 0
26
0
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
0 0
4
0
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
432 0
689
118_
-
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
90 0
413
44
I
California
Building
Industry
Association
1107 - 9th STREET, SUITE 1060 • SACRAMENTO, CA 95814
• Phone (916) 443 -7933
CBIA STATISTICAL REVIEW:
Fire Fatalities in One- and Two- Family Dwellinos
The CBIA Technical Department recently conducted an extensive review of all
fire- related fatalities which occurred in California one- and two - family dwellings during the six -year period from 1980 to 1985. The address and age of
the dwellings where 580 fire - related fatalities occurred were able to be —
documented. This accounted for over 97% of the total fire fatalities reported
to the California Office of the State Fire Marshal between 1980 and 1985. An
indepth breakdown of our findings relating fire fatalities to the "age of the
structure" is presented in TABLE #1.
Our study documented an average of 96.7 fatalities occurring each year in
California one- and twQ- family dwellings. Given the total single family
housing stock of 6,232,096 units (see. TABLE #2), there is an overall annual
average of 15.5 fatalities occurring for every million units. However, the
average fatality rate occurring in units that are less than 15 years old is 3
times lower (4.73 fatalites per million units) than the annual average for tFie
overal one- and two - family dwelling stock!
It is also important to note that less than 5% of the total fire fatalites
occurred in units which were constructed during the past 10 years (1976- 1985).
To put this into perspective, consider hypothetically that every one- and
two - family dwelling unit that was constructed during that ten year period
(1976 -85) had been fully sprinklered. Given this hypothetical presence of
sprinklers, the maximum impact on the total number of fire fatalities which
occurred in Cali orrniaa —one- and two- family dwelling units between 1980 and 1985
is limited to an overall reduction of four and one half percent (4.5 %)! In
economic terms, this wou ave represented an expen i ure ot approximately
$2.2 billion on sprinkler installations (1976 -85) which could have saved a
maximum of 26 lives between 1980 and 1985. The actual "lives saved" would most
cer ainly have been less due to the fact that sprinkler systems are
heat - activated rather than smoke - activated. Two - thirds of fire related
fatalities in dwelling units are caused by cigarettes igniting upholstered
furniture or bedding. This slow, smoldering fire incident provides an abundant
source of toxic gases without necessarily generating an abrupt increase in room
temperature. Considering the fact that carbon monoxide is assimilated by the
human body more than 200 times more readily than oxygen, the "smoldering fire"
presents a common residential scenario where fatalities could occur due to
smoke inhalation prior to the activation of the "heat triggered" sprinkler
system.
In closing, our extensive research on the "age of the dwelling" where
residential fire fatalities occur has clearly documented a most disturbing
fact:
The overwhelming majority of California's residential fire fatalities
are occurring in the o er ousing stoc pre
If a signi scant reduction—in our annual residentia ire fatality rate is to
be achieved within the next 20 years, our life safety efforts should focus
primarily on our existing housing stock. Mandating sprinklers in new
residential construction is clearly an ineffective (not to mention costly)
response to the current fire fatality program.
CALIFORNIA (1980 -1985)
Civilian Fire Fatalities in One- and Two - Family Dwellings
TABLE 1: Fatalities vs. Age of Structure
Age of Structure
0 -04 years
old
05 -09 years
old
10 -14 years
old
15 -19 years
old
20 -24 years
old
25 -29 years
old
30 -34 years
old
35 -39 years
old
40 -44 years
old
45 -49 years
old
50 -54 years
old
55 -59 years
old
over 60 years
old
TOTALS
1.5%
Fire Fatalities (1980 -85)
( #)
%
5
1.0%
21
3.5%
20
3.5%
51
9.0%
61
10.5%
118
20.0%
110
19.0%
67
11.5%
25
4.5%
20
-3.5%
15
2.5%
9
1.5%
58
10.0%
580
100.0%
Average Annual Fatalities
M/6 years
0.83
3.50
3.33
8.50
10.17
19.67
18.33
11.17
4.17
3.33
2.50
1.50
9.67
96.67 fatalities
per year
CALIFORNIA (1980 -1985)
Civilian Fire Fatalities in One- and Two - Family Dwellings
TABLE 2:
Fatalities (per million
housing units) vs.
Age of Structure
Average Annual
Single Family Avg
Fire Fatalities
Time Period Fire Fatalites
Fire Fatalities
Housing Stock Per
Million Units
(data a base: - 85)
(millions-T-
-
1981-1985
5
0.83
0.440988
1.88
1976 -1980
21
3.50
0.672354
5.21
1971 -1975
20
3.33
0.505922
6.54
1966 -1970
51
8.50
0.372260
22.83
1961 -1965
61
10.17
0.585651
17.37
1956 -1960
118
19.67
0.673786
29.19
Pre -1956
304
50.67
2.981135
17.00
TOTALS
580
96.67
6.232096
Overall Annual Average: 96.67/6.232096 = 15.51 fatalities per million units
F__.
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
47
TABLE 17
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION COMPARED
TO FORM OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FORM OF
HEAT
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
FUEL
ELEC-
SMOKING
OPEN
HOT
EXPLO-
NATURAL
EXPO-
FIRE -
TRICAL
MATERL
FLAME
OBJECT
SIVE
SOURCE
SURE
WORKS
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
233
43
29
50
10
22
46
4
18
7
4
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49
20
0
2
1
17
2
0
1
5
1
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
610
133
24
43
24
153
50
7
60
108
8
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
68
17
3
1
4
18
19
0
4
1
1
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
76
10
10
7
6
22
6
2
4
7
2
84
PETRO PROD - ALCOHOL STRG
48
3
9
6
2
20
6
0
1
1
0
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
267
112
3
4
26
78
17
2
7
15
3
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
76
15
1
5
2
15
10
1
17
9
1
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
295
74
4
13
17
151
14
1
4
10
7
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1733
380
89
143
120
508
109
23
21
308
32
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
772
217
24
61
93
214
43
4
19
86
11
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
79
22
3
5
6
32
4
1
3
2
1
91
CONSTRUCTION
3492
2198
38
51
176
777
90
21
15
59
67
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
482
139
10
21
47
179
24
6
2
43
11
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
37255
12264
833
910
4435
14043
1966
780
378
581
1065
94
WATER AREAS
439
125
4
4
94
183
16
3
3
0
7
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
1059
370
40
15
104
327
155
12
4
10
22
96
ROAD PROPERTY
15727
3188
383
326
6080
4682
611
128
72
124
133
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
14
3
1
0
3
6
1
0
0
0
0
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
292
47
18
79
13
80
23
3
10
16
3
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
101
51
0
10
6
27
3
0
3
1
0
TOTALS
170584
35611
21231
19568
18321
45178
19028
2060
1639
5381
2567
47
48
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 18 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO AREA OF ORIGIN.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
AREA
OF ORIGIN
TOTALS
00
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UN-
MEANS
ASSEM-
FUNCTN
FUNCTN STORAGE SERVICE
SERV
STRUCT
VEHICLE
OTHER
KNOWN
EGRESS
SLY
AREAS
AREAS
AREAS
FAC
&
AREAS
AREAS
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1647
295
13
8
22
5
136
2
10
9
824
323
O1
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
36017
475
30
28
122
19
232
10
37
69
34175
820
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
5803
122
4
3
11
0
91
3
10
8
5414
137
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
144
0
1
0
2
0
10
0
4
0
101
26
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
273
6
2
0
19
0
10
0
11
8
184
33
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
68
3
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
53
8
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
492
7
1
1
0
1
9
0
5
0
410
58
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
102
2
1
0
2
0
6
0
2
0
68
21
08
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
37
1
0
0
2
0
5
0
0
0
10
19
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
21
1
0
3
2
0
8
0
0
2
0
5
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
608
30
7
38
62
3
119
8
16
33
12
280
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
294
10
6
14
35
8
74
3
2
15
2
125
13
CHURCHES- FUNERAL PRLRS
331
10
20
50
31
3
81
0
17
45
1
73
14
CLUBS
170
2
7
13
39
4
34
2
12
16
4
37
15
LIBRARY
91
5
7
11
15
1
21
4
3
6
1
17
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
1782
52
47
50
875
20
330
41
51
211
9
96
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
75
0
6
6
5
1
30
1
3
6
3
14
18
THEATERS- STUDIOS
138
6
13
17
15
18
23
1
5
18
1
21
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
12
2
1
1
0
0
4
0
0
1
0
3
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
1940
83
147
194
200
17
528
7
19
128
10
607
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
33
0
0
4
3
0
8
0
2
5
2
9
23
TRADE- BUSINESS SCHOOLS
111
1
13
12
21
2
16
1
6
13
0
26
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
125
3
13
11
26
6
24
0
7.
7
4
24
r
49
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 18 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO AREA OF ORIGIN
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
AREA
OF ORIGIN
TOTALS
00
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UN-
MEANS
ASSEM-
FUNCTN
FUNCTN STORAGE
SERVICE
SERV
STRUCT
VEHICLE
OTHER
KNOWN
EGRESS
BLY
AREAS
AREAS
AREAS
FAC
&
AREAS
AREAS
27
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
29
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
11
2
1
1
5
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
31
CARE OF THE AGED
302
8
13
16
161
3
33
7
25
17
2
17
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
40
1
4
3
14
0
6
1
3
1
0
7
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
843
24
78
78
420
42
80
12
28
23
2
56
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
567
2
84
20
307
5
42
11
17
13
1
65
35
NOT A CFIRS CODE
4
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
38
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
39
NOT A CFIRS CODE
10
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
9
40
RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
5
0
0
0
2
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
29205
903
506
3037
10197
236
3508
1073
574
4035
117
5019
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
12233
321
388
973
5436
116
2819
81
186
823
59
1031
43
ROOMING - BOARDING HOUSES
71
3
4
5
24
1
9
1
2
3
0
19
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
780
15
74
20
375
9
138
28
35
43
3
40
45
MOTOR- HOTELS MOTELS
233
4
6
12
117
2
29
1
5
22
3
32
46
DORMITORIES
124
2
13
2
60
0
22
1
2
7
0
15
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
1066
24
23
134
415
9
72
21
63
157
41
107
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
93
1
0
9
11
3
16
0
1
17
1
34
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
24
3
0
3
1
0
7
0
1
3
0
6
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
1105
59
30
83
103
17
527
20
29
108
1
128
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
215
5
12
42
6
13
73
3
6
35
0
20
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
343
11
11
42
18
11
140
5
21
44
2
38
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
299
12
13
36
18
13
103
5
11
53
4
31
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
55 HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
56 PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
57 MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
58 GENERAL ITEM STORES
59 OFFICES
60 BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
61 NUCLEONICS
62 LABORATORIES
63 COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
64 UTILITIES
65 AGRICULTURE
66 FORESTRY HUNT FISH
67 MINING RAW MATERIALS
68 NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
69 NOT A CFIRS CODE
70 MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
71 FOOD
72 BEVERAGES TOBACCO
73 TEXTILES
74 WEARING APPAREL MFG
75 WOOD FURNITURE MFG
76 CHEMICAL PLASTIC
77 METAL METAL PRODUCTS
78 VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 18 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO AREA OF ORIGIN
6X
7X
8X
9X
SERV
AREA
OF ORIGIN
OTHER
TOTALS
00
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
20
UN-
MEANS
ASSEM-
FUNCTN
FUNCTN STORAGE SERVICE
85
KNOWN
EGRESS
BLY
AREAS
AREAS
AREAS
FAC
247
7
12
35
17
22
70
2
341
6
6
9
189
16
46
8
889
29
11
20
56
29
311
19
284
13
16
44
13
7
115
6
1350
45
137
52
278
73
276
36
9
0
0
1
1
1
2
0
23
1
0
0
0
0
3
0
82
2
0
1
5
45
6
1
92
1
6
0
5
23
9
1
1079
17
2
2
8
21
63
35
869
6
2
0
3
4
39
2
1279
35
0
0
2
0
36
2
55
4
1
0
1
4
6
4
79
0
1
3
4
19
17
7
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
330
13
3
1
5
5
163
0
274
4
4
4
36
40
54
17
67
0
0
0
3
16
14
1
96
2
2
2
0
12
8
9
91
5
3
1
3
28
11
6
854
22
6
6
14
120
197
26
300
2
2
3
6
89
67
13
650
39
6
9
44
125
125
25
181
4
1
1
2
20
21
5
6X
7X
8X
9X
SERV
STRUCT
VEHICLE
OTHER
&
AREAS
AREAS
13
40
1
28
20
21
0
20
150
66
85
113
10
17
1
42
92
190
8
163
1
0
1
2
3
0
2
14
8
6
0
8
8
8
2
29
200
40
4
687
5
23
31
754
2
4
6
1192
6
0
1
28
9
6
0
13
0
0
0
1
22
60
1
57
35
27
1
52
25
2
0
6
17
3
7
34
12
8
0
14
71
61
3
328
46
18
4
50
122
37
11
107
24
12
59
32
50
I! 1
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 18 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO AREA OF ORIGIN
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
AREA
OF ORIGIN
TOTALS
00
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UN-
MEANS
ASSEM-
FUNCTN
FUNCTN STORAGE
SERVICE
SERV
STRUCT
VEHICLE
OTHER
KNOWN
EGRESS
BLY
AREAS
AREAS
AREAS
FAC
&
AREAS
AREAS
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
233
6
7
2
34
58
45
9
30
15
1
26
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49
2
1
0
0
0
29
0
3
6
1
7
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
610
16
2
3
3
2
185
6
26
74
11
282
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
68
2
0
2
3
3
18
1
5
0
11
23
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
76
0
2
1
3
10
32
1
5
9
1
12
84
PETRO PROD - ALCOHOL STRG
48
0
0
1
2
1
18
1
5
1
1
18
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
267
29
3
0
4
4
155
1
3
5
1
62
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
76
6
1
1
2
1
37
1
3
4
0
20
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
295
29
0
0
6
4
123
1
13
6
26
87
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1733
28
6
1
27
9
1142
4
19
219
93
185
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
772
44
11
8
22
4
419
3
21
137
6
97
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
79
4
1
0
4
1
24
0
3
2
6
34
91
CONSTRUCTION
3492
522
34
64
113
21
485
10
21
190
1259
773
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
482
20
5
4
38
7
93
4
3
59
7
242
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
37255
994
41
13
27
12
5625
29
60
50
147
30257
94
WATER AREAS
439
24
0
0
2
0
13
0
0
2
3
395
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
1059
55
0
0
1
4
44
0
2
2
12
939
96
ROAD PROPERTY
15727
791
9
3
7
7
4279
11
15
14
766
9825
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
14
0
0
1
0
0
3
0
0
2
1
7
98
EGUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
292
13
0
1
8
2
30
4
8
10
5
211
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
101
9
0
0
3
0
27
2
2
3
6
49
TOTALS
170584
5367
1944
5279
20207
1457
23919
1667
2380
7464
44117
56783
51
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
00 PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
01 ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
02 ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
03 RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
04 WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
05 AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
06 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
07 SPECIAL VEHICLES
08 NOT A CFIRS CODE
09 NOT A CFIRS CODE
10 PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
11 AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
12 AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
13 CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
14 CLUBS
15 LIBRARY
16 EATING - DRINKING PLACES
17 PASSENGER TERMINALS
18 THEATERS - STUDIOS
19 NOT A CFIRS CODE
20 EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
21 SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
22 SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
23 TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
24 COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 19 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED.
52
TYPE OF
MATERIAL
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
GAS
LIQUID
VOLATIL
METAL
NATURAL
WOOD
FABRIC
MATERL
OTHER
SOLID
PLASTIC
PRODUCT
PAPER
TEXTILE
COMPD
1647
341
14
521
22
118
215
234
86
4
92
36017
2865
233
19786
332
4538
2338
741
3627
169
1388
5803
471
67
2623
91
596
539
489
484
49
394
144
10
0
18
3
8
12
73
9
1
10
273
26
5
69
6
41
18
35
34
11
28
68
6
2
39
1
7
3
3
2
0
5
492
33
20
196
36
35
87
15
21
7
42
102
8
5
32
17
9
10
12
2
2
5
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
37
1
1
9
4
0
10
8
2
0
2
21
1
1
1
1
2
2
12
0
0
1
608
54
17
26
4
17
129
276
20
5
60
294
23
0
7
4
23
64
134
11
2
26
331
21
5
20
19
17
42
147
35
6
19
170
8
7
11
8
11
32
66
13
2
12
91
7
0
4
4
10
7
43
5_
1
10
1782
137
59
80
479
128
156
513
106
13
111
75
3
1
3
0
3
11
33
1
1
19
138
7
2
7
5
15
22
54
17
0
9
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
12
2
0
0
0
0
3
5
2
0
0
1940
170
11
83
25
100
324
943
82
8
194
33
0
0
2
0
3
12
9
3
0
4
111
8
8
1
3
8
15
37
16
2
13
125
4
2
7
4
11
19
43
10
2
23
52
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
27 NOT A CFIRS CODE
29 NOT A CFIRS CODE
30 INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
31 CARE OF THE AGED
32 CARE OF THE YOUNG
33 CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
34 CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
35 NOT A CFIRS CODE
38 NOT A CFIRS CODE
39 NOT A CFIRS CODE
40 RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
41 DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
42 APARTMENTS FLATS
43 ROOMING- BOARDING HOUSES
44 HOTELS INNS LODGES
45 MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
46 DORMITORIES
47 MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
49 OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
50 STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
51 FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
52 WEARING APPAREL SALES
53 HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
54 SPECIALTY SHOPS
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 19 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED
53
TYPE OF
MATERIAL
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
GAS
LIQUID
VOLATIL
METAL
NATURAL
WOOD
FABRIC
MATERL
OTHER
SOLID
PLASTIC
PRODUCT
PAPER
TEXTILE
COMPD
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
11
3
0
0
0
0
0
5
3
0
0
302
22
14
9
17
39
34
52
94
3
18
40
4
0
1
7
3
4
14
6
0
1
843
35
7
16
35
79
101
240
243
13
74
567
21
4
5
13
28
47
171
223
5
50
4
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
3
0
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
10
0
0
0
0
0
7
2
0
0
1
5
0
0
0
0
2
1
2
0
0
0
29205
2080
959
1484
3320
2021
4566
8330
4217
191
2037
12233
727
329
459
1502
630
1595
3385
2485
72
1049
71
6
0
2
2
2
21
15
20
0
3
780
34
12
29
32
32
59
236
256
6
84
233
17
9
12
9
15
28
62
70
2
9
124
6
2
5
10
11
13
50
15
1
11
1066
92
99
42
55
109
90
253
191
7
128
93
7
1
3
2
4
11
44
17
0
4
24
4
1
0
1
1
0
13
3
0
1
1105
93
11
48
41
83
80
572
50
16
111
215
26
3
16
12
26
10
58
28
10
26
343
35
3
19
7
24
20
153
36
9
37
299
28
5
20
11
31
15
131
26
5
27
53
54
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 19 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED
PROPERTY.CLASSIFICATION
TYPE OF
MATERIAL
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
GAS
LIQUID
VOLATIL
METAL
NATURAL
WOOD
FABRIC
MATERL
OTHER
SOLID
PLASTIC
PRODUCT
PAPER
TEXTILE
COMPD
55
HOBBY HOME- REPAIR SALES
247
17
7
22
7
22
23
94
25
7
23
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
341
18
15
18
5
36
23
84
100
5
37
57
MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
889
71
17
225
7
82
71
273
54
17
72
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
284
27
1
10
9
29
23
121
39
3
22
59
OFFICES
1350
115
16
93
38
175
132
532
74
24
151
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
9
1
1
1
0
1
1
3
0
0
1
61
NUCLEONICS
23
1
1
0
0
2
7
10
0
0
2
62
LABORATORIES
82
7
5
26
3
20
5
13
1
0
2
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
92
2
2
5
2
22
17
33
0
1
8
64
UTILITIES
1079
76
17
103
10
119
163
464
17
10
100
65
AGRICULTURE
869
12
2
15
0
10
636
129
12
3
50
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
1279
51
0
8
2
2
569
601
7
1
38
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
55
6
7
6
1
3
22
5
0
0
5
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
79
3
3
13
3
4
11
24
3
1
14
69
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
330
41
6
23
1
12
45
139
25
2
36
71
FOOD
274
18
9
9
31
18
97
55
12
2
23
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
67
3
0
4
3
3
39
4
7
0
4
73
TEXTILES
96
2
2
3
3
0
36
13
31
2
4
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
91
8
2
8
0
8
21
16
17
2
9
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
854
47
6
26
8
42
77
529
42
16
61
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
300
11
16
63
35
61
18
49
9
14
24
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
650
67
20
93
29
106
49
158
47
23
58
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
181
15
6
44
3
18
15
43
11
5
21
55
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 19 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO TYPE OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
TYPE OF
MATERIAL
TOTALS
OX
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
UNKNOWN
GAS
LIQUID
VOLATIL
METAL
NATURAL
WOOD
FABRIC
MATERL
OTHER
SOLID
PLASTIC
PRODUCT
PAPER
TEXTILE
COMPD
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
233
17
6
24
6
29
19
59
49
13
11
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49
5
0
4
0
0
5
26
6
0
3
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
610
48
4
24
4
14
273
163
16
1
63
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
68
2
1
2
0
3
32
6
17
1
4
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
76
4
2
7
7
4
11
32
2
2
5
84
PETRO PROD- ALCOHOL STRG
48
0
9
19
5
3
3
7
0
0
2
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
267
36
0
3
3
5
16
169
14
4
17
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
76
9
1
8
1
17
14
16
0
1
9
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
295
46
4
44
4
15
34
47
39
3
59
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1733
199
10
181
9
86
98
716
205
20
209
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
772
109
6
39
8
46
61
387
43
11
62
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
79
8
1
12
1
4
13
27
5
0
8
91
CONSTRUCTION
3492
523
13
96
14
61
1486
847
159
20
273
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
482
37
3
20
2
25
69
247
35
9
35
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
37255
1603
38
239
32
150
24878
6398
806
38
3073
94
WATER AREAS
439
26
0
3
1
2
234
73
12
0
88
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
1059
72
0
6
7
7
588
246
37
4
92
96
ROAD PROPERTY
15727
992
31
610
37
176
2902
5554
907
29
4489
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
14
0
0
2
0
1
4
4
1
0
2
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
292
17
7
22
7
10
130
71
6
6
16
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
101
10
2
1
0
5
19
47
6
1
10
TOTALS
170584
11829
2218
27899
6493
10298
43765
36249
15473
926
15434
56
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 20 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FORM OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FORM OF
MATERIAL
TOTALS
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
STRUCT
FURNI
SOFT
ADORNMNT SUPPLIES
POWER
GENERAL
SPECIAL
OTHER
-URAL
-TORE
GOODS
REC -MAT
TRANSFER
FORM
FORM
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1645
23
71
32
19
16
623
351
47
463
O1
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
36009
782
3368
485
204
203
22436
637
2584
5310
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
5803
145
323
149
47
169
3093
449
354
1074
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
142
29
3
4
2
12
20
30
5
37
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
270
28
15
7
25
6
96
17
7
69
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
68
2
1
2
1
1
39
3
7
12
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
492
12
6
5
1
4
276
58
29
101
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
102
10
2
1
1
1
51
11
5
20
08
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
37
0
1
1
1
0
9
14
3
8
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
21
1
0
0
1
2
3
12
1
1
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
608
49
11
12
10
25
41
345
36
79
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
292
21
3
10
9
13
19
174
13
30
13
CHURCHES- FUNERAL PRLRS
329
41
10
24
31
17
34
124
6
42
14
CLUBS
169
27
3
6
12
6
20
71
11
13
15
LIBRARY
91
6
1
1
10
5
13
40
4
11
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
1780
201
27
62
41
95
216
825
78
235
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
75
8
1
2
3
3
10
42
2
4
18
THEATERS- STUDIOS
138
17
4
7
6
9
24
51
6
14
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
12
0
0
2
1
0
0
7
0
2
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
1937
115
27
60
256
78
102
987
76
236
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
33
1
2
2
1
4
4
15
1
3
23
TRADE - BUSINESS SCHOOLS
110
14
5
9
9
4
12
35
4
18
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
124
8
3
7
15
5
17
53
7
9
57
1985 CFIRS
ANNUAL
REPORT
TABLE 20
PROPERTY
CLASSIFICATION
COMPARED TO
FORM OF
MATERIAL
FIRST IGNITED.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FORM
OF MATERIAL
TOTALS
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
STRUCT
FURNI
SOFT ADORNMNT SUPPLIES
POWER
GENERAL
SPECIAL
OTHER
-URAL
-TORE
GOODS
REC -MAT
TRANSFER
FORM
FORM
27
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
29
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
30
INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
11
0
0
3
3
0
0
2
0
3
31
CARE OF THE AGED
301
16
19
57
8
18
56
67
22
38
32
CARE OF THE YOUNG
40
3
1
5
2
1
4
18
1
5
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
843
22
24
212
25
40
107.
297
35
81
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
567
25
6
214
32
35
21
162
19
53
35
NOT A CFIRS CODE
4
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
38
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
39
NOT A CFIRS CODE
10
0
0
0
0
0
0
10
0
0
40
RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
5
1
0
0
0
0
3
1
0
0
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
29135
4903
1368
2880
717
703
3534
9512
1211
4307
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
12225
1031
849
1663
343
266
834
5546
432
1261
43
ROOMING- BOARDING HOUSES
71
3
6
15
1
3
2
31
2
8
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
777
55
38
216
39
19
61
256
26
67
45
MOTOR- HOTELS MOTELS
233
30
11
64
3
6
20
57
11
31
46
DORMITORIES
124
6
4
12
9
3
19
54
4
13
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
1060
232
67
134
19
13
195
156
43
201
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
93
24
6
11
4
5
3
26
3
11
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
23
2
1
1
1
1
2
8
0
7
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
1105
78
17
20
34
129
136
525
41
125
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
215
24
9
21
11
10
39
54
11
36
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
343
47
14
15
11
32
42
127
13
42
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
298
40
10
8
27
21
52
84
13
43
57
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 20 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FORM OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FORM
OF MATERIAL
TOTALS
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
STRUCT
FURNI
SOFT
ADORNMNT SUPPLIES
POWER
GENERAL
SPECIAL
OTHER
-URAL
-TORE
GOODS
REC -MAT
TRANSFER
FORM
FORM
55
HOBBY HOME- REPAIR SALES
247
30
10
14
7
18
49
69
13
37
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
341
21
7
59
8
19
72
77
46
32
57
MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
888
65
15
23
24
45
208
303
89
116
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
284
16
5
27
17
32
40
110
6
31
59
OFFICES
1347
182
22
31
67
57
300
428
70
190
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
9
1
0
0
0
2
1
2
1
2
61
NUCLEONICS
23
1
0
0
0
0
5
14
1
2
62
LABORATORIES
82
3
0
0
1
4
18
12
18
26
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
92
8
0
0
10
3
26
23
2
20
64
UTILITIES
1077
43
3
7
15
7
444
401
24
133
65
AGRICULTURE
866
20
7
5
4
20
20
714
9
67
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
1279
6
1
3
21
3
14
1085
23
123
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
54
2
0
0
2
1
5
24
6
14
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
79
16
0
0
4
7
10
19
7
16
69
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
328
87
10
20
9
20
21
77
11
73
71
FOOD
274
28
3
5
4
24
33
127
23
27
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
67
3
0
1
0
3
3
20
23
14
73
TEXTILES
96
4
0
18
1
9
6
34
17
7
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
91
11
2
11
3
2
9
16
20
17
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
853
58
20
26
21
59
48
392
113
116
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
299
45
2
3
4
24
43
48
79
51
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
650
56
12
21
6
45
92
143
115
160
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
181
14
3
2
1
7
57
48
11
38
59
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 20 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FORM OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FORM
OF MATERIAL
TOTALS
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
BX
9X
STRUCT
FURNI
SOFT
ADORNMNT SUPPLIES
POWER
GENERAL
SPECIAL
OTHER
-URAL
-TORE
GOODS
REC -MAT
TRANSFER
FORM
FORM
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
232
13
2
25
7
15
41
36
45
48
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49
13
2
4
1
2
2
13
3
9
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
590
103
2
15
3
61
30
281
13
82
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
68
1
2
6
1
20
6
28
0
4
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
76
16
1
1
1
12
5
25
4
11
84
PETRO PROD - ALCOHOL STRO
48
1
1
0
0
6
16
6
11
7
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
267
11
6
11
22
54
2
99
13
49
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
76
6
0
0
0
18
7
18
8
19
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
295
7
22
5
4
11
40
120
15
71
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1699
412
91
103
61
60
191
429
70
282
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
768
187
17
25
17
77
51
201
33
160
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
79
2
0
2
4
2
14
40
4
11
91
CONSTRUCTION
3488
246
55
82
50
51
87
712
51
2154
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
482
97
15
18
27
14
25
205
11
70
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
37253
88
286
361
283
263
305
33599
152
1916
94
WATER AREAS
439
6
7
5
3
2
4
368
1
43
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
1058
35
14
19
8
10
13
825
10
124
96
ROAD PROPERTY
15726
54
339
441
257
95
705
12483
178
1174
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
14
2
0
1
0
0
1
7
1
2
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNO AREAS
292
16
0
2
4
12
31
190
11
26
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
101
5
0
4
2
1
8
59
1
21
TOTALS
170386
10123
7322
7849
2980
3181
35396
75281
6535
21719
NMI
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 28 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO THE ACT OR OMISSION CAUSING IGNITION.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
ACT
OR OMISSION
TOTALS
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
INCENDRY
SUSPICUS
MISUSE
MISUSE
MECH
CONST
OPERATN
NATURAL
OTHER
ACT
ACT
HEAT
MATERIAL
FAILURE
DEFICNCY
DEFICNCY
COND
ACTS
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1647
197
110
152
59
576
26
34
8
485
01
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
36017
3263
1759
1450
1742
21787
1457
1726
138
2695
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC-FRGHT
5803
392
297
441
408
2995
230
325
37
678
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
144
18
27
23
3
37
3
9
4
20
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
273
22
33
36
22
79
22
15
4
40
05
AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
68
1
1
3
2
29
0
18
1
13
06
HEAVY EQUIPMENT
492
19
10
25
45
259
21
46
6
61
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
102
4
2
13
6
53
7
9
1
7
08
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
37
5
5
4
2
6
2
2
2
9
10
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY UNCLASS
21
6
4
4
2
3
0
0
0
2
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
608
132
187
87
34
46
9
13
5
95
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
294
78
70
55
13
14
6
5
1
52
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
331
98
63
43
22
41
13
15
1
35
14
CLUBS
170
19
36
28
12
28
12
16
2
17
15
LIBRARY
91
24
15
14
3
15
1
3
0
16
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
1782
211
179
278
128
440
72
250
7
217
17
PASSENGER TERMINALS
75
6
14
33
2
6
1
3
0
10
18
THEATERS - STUDIOS
138
32
23
26
4
33
3
4
0
13
19
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0.
0
20
EDUCATION UNCLASSIFIED
12
3
3
2
0
0
1
0
0
3
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
1940
742
576
226
69
101
19
17
10
180
22
SCHOOLS RESIDENTIAL
33
10
4
3
3
7
2
0
1
3
23
TRADE- BUSINESS SCHOOLS
111
28
21
12
3
23
6
1
0
17
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
125
29
14
31
11
22
1
5
0
12
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
27 NOT A CFIRS CODE
29 NOT A CFIRS CODE
30 INSTITUTIONS UNCLASS
31 CARE OF THE AGED
32 CARE OF THE YOUNG
33 CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
34 CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
35 NOT A CFIRS CODE
38 NOT A CFIRS CODE
39 NOT A CFIRS CODE
4o RESIDENTIAL UNCLASSIFIED
21 DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
42 APARTMENTS FLATS
43 ROOMING- BOARDING HOUSES
44 HOTELS INNS LODGES
45 MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
46 DORMITORIES
47 MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
49 OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
50 STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
51 FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
52 WEARING APPAREL SALES
53 HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
54 SPECIALTY SHOPS
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 28 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO THE ACT OR OMISSION CAUSING,IGNITION.
9X
OTHER
ACTS
0
1
4
23
4
69
38
0
0
3
0
3368
1176
8
64
28
12
159
8
5
141
31
47
44
61
ACT
OR OMISSION
TOTALS
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
INCENORY
SUSPICUS
MISUSE
MISUSE
MECH
CONST
OPERATN
NATURAL
ACT
ACT
HEAT
MATERIAL
FAILURE
DEFICNCY
DEFICNCY
COND
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
3
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
302
26
15
82
21
91
7
34
3
40
11
3
6
3
10
0
2
1
843
175
73
283
48
144
7
40
4
567
321
55
72
19
47
3
10
2
4
3
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
10
1
4
0
1
0
0
0
1
5
1
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
29205
2807
2083
5823
3016
5860
2190
3692
366
12233
1485
1345
3736
919
1289
412
1826
45
71
7
14
24
7
8
2
1
0
780
137
59
299
52
82
17
66
4
233
24
36
68
21
39
6
11
0
124
22
11
37
11
19
4
8
0
1066
66
71
181
73
325
98
78
15
93
16
14
29
16
3
4
3
0
24
5
4
7
0
3
0
0
0
1105
254
283
153
36
171
25
38
4
215
32
36
32
10
49
15
8
2
343
60
62
52
20
55
28
14
5
299
60
62
37
9
59
10
12
6
9X
OTHER
ACTS
0
1
4
23
4
69
38
0
0
3
0
3368
1176
8
64
28
12
159
8
5
141
31
47
44
61
62
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL
REPORT
TABLE 28
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO
THE ACT OR OMISSION CAUSING
IGNITION.
ACT
OR OMISSION
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
TOTALS 1X
INCENDRY SUSPICUS
MISUSE
MISUSE
MECH
CONST
OPERATN
NATURAL
OTHER
ACT
ACT
HEAT MATERIAL
FAILURE DEFICNCY
DEFICNCY
COND
ACTS
55
HOBBY HOME- REPAIR SALES
247
40
28
36
21
58
17
10
1
36
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
341
37
30
39
35
123
8
32
2
35
57
MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
889
128
150
155
99
124
47
61
10
115
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
284
65
67
44
10
49
2
7
1
39
59
OFFICES
1350
222
161
293
48
366
44
65
7
144
60
BASIC INDUSTRY UNCLASS
9
0
1
0
0
5
0
0
0
3
61
NUCLEONICS
23
3
4
2
0
7
0
0
1
6
62
LABORATORIES
82
4
2
12
9
25
5
14
1
10
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
92
14
13
14
1
22
11
5
2
10
64
UTILITIES
1079
54
63
79
28
452
48
74
124
157
65
AGRICULTURE
869
83
98
192
48
88
84
37
46
193
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
1279
151
210
306
66
72
33
32
139
270
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
55
5
7
10
3
19
1
3
1
6
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
79
5
9
13
12
13
8
11
0
8
69
NOT A CFIRS CODE
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
330
39
44
70
30
25
27
7
19
69
71
FOOD
274
22
13
43
21
80
14
30
10
41
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
67
9
12
4
5
11
1
9
1
15
73
TEXTILES
96
4
10
19
8
23
4
3
3
22
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
91
12
5
13
8
28
6
10
0
9
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
854
75
114
156
94
113
91
54
19
138
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
300
10
14
41
42
91
16
34
9
43
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
650
36
44
132
81
164
39
73
5
76
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
181
11
9
31
18
54
7
16
5
30
63
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 28 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO THE ACT OR OMISSION CAUSING IGNITION
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
ACT
OR OMISSION
TOTALS
1X
2X
3X
4X
5X
6X
7X
8X
9X
INCENDRY
SUSPICUS
MISUSE
MISUSE
MECH
CONST
OPERATN
NATURAL
OTHER
ACT
ACT
HEAT
MATERIAL
FAILURE
DEFICNCY
DEFICNCY
COND
ACTS
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
233
14
15
24
27
73
10
27
7
36
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
49
8
12
10
4
1
3
1
0
10
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
610
55
85
106
54
42
35
26
75
132
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
68
11
5
10
7
5
2
6
4
18
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
76
9
12
22
7
8
6
3
2
7
84
PETRO PROD- ALCOHOL STRG
48
1
2
11
13
15
1
2
0
3
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
267
58
69
61
7
4
13
5
7
43
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
76
11
11
5
9
7
8
4
5
16
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
295
43
35
119
19
16
12
10
4
37
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
1733
284
308
301
165
162
267
29
14
203
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
772
120
141
172
54
60
64
28
21
112
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
79
16
12
10
5
11
3
2
0
20
91
CONSTRUCTION
3492
442
1290
464
73
60
55
40
14
1054
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
482
109
102
106
14
27
41
9
5
69
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
37255
6382
8740
10196
1428
1072
506
652
658
7621
94
WATER AREAS
439
87
109
148
16
6
1
5
3
64
95
RAILROAD PROPERTY
1059
154
245
213
19
138
9
25
12
244
96
ROAD PROPERTY
15727
2598
2322
7666
329
693
132
187
103
1697
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
14
2
2
5
1
2
0
0
0
2
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
292
37
28
48
17
72
21
13
14
42
99
NOT A CFIRS CODE
101
12
26
8
1
12
1
1
1
39
TOTALS
170584
22338
22368
35324
9834
39355
6445
10021
2041
22858
M
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 42 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FIRE CASUALTY REPORT.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION FIREMEN FIREMEN CIVILIAN CIVILIAN
INJURED DEATHS INJURED DEATHS
00 PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
1
0
5
1
O1 ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
37
0
228
69
02 ROAD TRANS VEHIC -FRGHT
17
0
83
13
03 RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
4
0
2
0
04 WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
0
0
10
1
05 AIR TRANSPORT VEHICLE
0
0
6
9
06 HEAVY EQUIPMENT
2
0
9
1
07 SPECIAL VEHICLES
0
0
2
0
09 NOT A CFIRS CODE
0
0
1
0
11 AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
6
0
5
0
13 CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
0
0
1
0
14 CLUBS
3
0
6
0
15 LIBRARY
5
0
2
0
16 EATING - DRINKING PLACES
15
0
26
0
17 PASSENGER TERMINALS
1
0
0
0
18 THEATERS- STUDIOS
1
0
0
0
21 SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
35
0
6
0
23 TRADE- BUSINESS SCHOOLS
0
0
1
0
24 COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
0
0
1
0
31 CARE OF THE AGED
2
0
8
0
32 CARE OF THE YOUNG
0
0
2
0
33 CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
0
0
26
0
34 CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
0
0
4
0
41 DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
432
0
689
118
42 APARTMENTS FLATS
90
0
413
44
U
Q
ti
�5��.l.i JAL �R�PCr2i 1F�s ��fLy
4 Page 4
•
F
A C ''T
S H E'
E T
CALIFORNIA FIRE INCIDENT
REPORTING
SYSTEM
W
:
WOOD
ROOF 'FIRES -
1974 •thru
1984
L
,
RI°
FIRE
PROPERTY
-CONTENT
FIREMEN
FIREN�EN
CIVILIAN
CIYILIAt * **
y
YE-EA
INCIDENTS LOSS
LOSS
INJURED
DEATHS
INJURED
DEATHS * **
vc
1974
.1,001
1,297,094
230,045
15
2
1
1
=at
5.)
1975
1,052
1,9359,524
350,159
41
0
4
0
1975
1,455
5,658,070
1,550,483
104
0
15
0
28
0
6
0.
1077
? 249
2,514,337
450,120
c=
1918
1,4635
4,628,517
924,261
63
0
5
0
1979
1,5;,9
6,122,387
1,350,965
55
0
9
0
c
19 -0
2,00
-12,920.075
7 177 t90
83
—�►—
7
1✓
1981
1,5E1
8,960,2 ?6
2,095,285
43
0
4
0.
1:82
1,OE4
8,944,992
3,027,037
5?
0
11
0 �
c;
1403
901
4,879,388
982,174
40
1
1
•0
c ;;
...
1S84
1,016
5,737,919
1,654,877
27
0
4
0
►3c5s
' S.,ZcE m, 80
�3c '•^-L
1JC c : %O_L�r1
Ls�SS is
�tDCL'r�rsr� +��
11lCQcMSSS
cC
P-z V- T)
or A?-7t
CIVILAIN DEATHS
-- UNDER WOOD ROOFS - 2
IN 10 YEARS
UNDER TILE AND ASPHALT
ROOFS - APPROXIM4TELY 1300 IN
10 YEARS
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 42 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FIRE CASUALTY REPORT.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FIREMEN
FIREMEN
CIVILIAN
CIVILIAN
INJURED
DEATHS
INJURED
DEATHS
43
ROOMING - BOARDING HOUSES
0
0
1
0
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
18
0
40
2
45
MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
1
0
12
3
46
DORMITORIES
1
0
3
0
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
23
0
52
13
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
0
0
2
1
50
STORE OFFICE UNCLASS
1
0
0
0
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
2
0
3
2
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
5
0
25
2
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
20
0
1
1
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
4
0
4
0
55
HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
5
0
3
0
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
4
0
13
0
57
MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
8
0
40
1
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
3
0
0
3
59
OFFICES
21
0
17
3
63
COMMUNICATIONS DEFENSE
4
0
2
0
64
UTILITIES
4
0
4
0
65
AGRICULTURE
20
0
1
0
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
2
0
3
0
67
MINING RAW MATERIALS
0
0
2
0
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
3
0
0
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
1
0
3
1
71
FOOD
7
0
6
2
65
E •
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 42 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FIRE CASUALTY REPORT.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION FIREMEN FIREMEN CIVILIAN CIVILIAN
INJURED DEATHS INJURED DEATHS
72
BEVERAGES TOBACCO
0
0
1
0
73
TEXTILES
2
0
0
0
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
0
0
2
0
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
15
0
21
1
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
8
0
70
2
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
17
0
37
0
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
3
0
5
2
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
36
0
6
0
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
8
0
2
0
83
FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
3
0
3
0
84
PETRO PROD - ALCOHOL STRG
0
0
4
0
85
WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
15
0
0
0
86
CHEMICAL PLASTIC STRG
6
0
2
0
87
METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
2
0
1
0
88
VEHICLE STORAGE
17
0
17
2
89
GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
32
0
4
0
90
SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
0
0
1
0
91
CONSTRUCTION
24
0
8
4
92
SPECIAL STRUCTURES
4
0
1
0
93
OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
133
0
45
6
94
WATER AREAS
1
0
1
0
96
ROAD PROPERTY
10
0
28
5
97
AIRCRAFT AREAS
0
0
1
0
98
EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
0
0
1
0
TOTALS
1144
0
2034
312
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 47 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FIREWORKS.
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FORM OF HEAT
TOTALS
63
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
FIRE-
SAFE -AND
DNGEROUS
DNGEROUS
AGRI-
EXEMPT
MODEL
AMATEUR
EMERGNCY
WORKS
SANE
CLASS
UNCLASS
CULTURE
ROCKET
ROCKET
DEVICE
00
PROPERTY UNCLASSIFIED
10
1
2
0
6
0
0
0
0
1
01
ROAD TRANS VEHIC -PSNGR
103
10
21
9
14
1
1
13
1
33
02
ROAD TRANS VEHIC-FRGHT
13
1
4
2
0
0
0
1
0
5
03
RAIL TRANSPORT VEHICLE
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
04
WATER TRANSPORT VESSEL
4
0
1
0
2
0
0
0
1
0
07
SPECIAL VEHICLES
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
09
NOT A CFIRS CODE
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
AMUSEMENT FIXED USE
10
0
3
2
5
0
0
0
0
0
12
AMUSEMENT VARIABLE USE
6
2
0
1
0
0
0
2
0
1
13
CHURCHES - FUNERAL PRLRS
4
0
3
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
14
CLUBS
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
15
LIBRARY
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
16
EATING - DRINKING PLACES
9
0
2
1
3
0
0
0
0
3
18
THEATERS - STUDIOS
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
21
SCHOOLS NON RESIDENTIAL
45
2
13
11
16
0
0
0
0
3
24
COLLEGES UNIVERSITIES
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
31
CARE OF THE AGED
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
33
CARE OF SICK OR HNDICPD
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
34
CARE OF PHYS RESTRAINED
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
41
DWELLINGS 1 -2 FAMILY
446
27
127
137
134
2
1
1
2
15
42
APARTMENTS FLATS
102
5
31
22
37
0
1
0
0
6
44
HOTELS INNS LODGES
5
0
1
1
1
0
0
.0
0
2
45
MOTOR - HOTELS MOTELS
4
0
1
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
46
DORMITORIES
2
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
47
MOBILE HOMES TRAILERS
3
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
67
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 47 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FIREWORKS
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
FORM OF HEAT
TOTALS
63
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
FIRE-
SAFE -AND
DNGEROUS
DNGEROUS
AGRI-
EXEMPT
MODEL
AMATEUR
EMERGNCY
WORKS
SANE
CLASS
UNCLASS
CULTURE
ROCKET
ROCKET
DEVICE
49
OTHER RESIDENTIAL PROP
3
0
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
51
FOOD BEVERAGE SALES
13
0
4
1
5
0
0
0
0
3
52
WEARING APPAREL SALES
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
53
HOUSEHOLD GOODS SALES
2
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
54
SPECIALTY SHOPS
3
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
1
55
HOBBY HOME - REPAIR SALES
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
56
PROFESSIONAL SUPPLIES
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
57
MOTOR - VEHICLE BOAT SALE
12
1
1
3
4
0
0
0
0
3
58
GENERAL ITEM STORES
4
0
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
59
OFFICES
7
0
1
1
3
0
0
1
0
1
64
UTILITIES
7
1
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
65
AGRICULTURE
26
6
9
5
3
0
0
0
0
3
66
FORESTRY HUNT FISH
18
3
7
6
1
0
0
0
0
1
68
NONMETALLIC MINERAL MFG
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
70
MFG PROPERTY UNCLASS
2
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
74
WEARING APPAREL MFG
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
75
WOOD FURNITURE MFG
9
0
4
0
4
0
0
0
0
1
76
CHEMICAL PLASTIC
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
77
METAL METAL PRODUCTS
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
78
VEHICLE ASSEMBLY OR MFG
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
79
OTHER MANUFACTURING
2
0
0
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
80
STORAGE UNCLASSIFIED
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
81
AGRICULTURAL STORAGE
8
2
0
3
1
2
0
0
0
0
82
TEXTILE STORAGE
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
83 FOOD TOBACCO STORAGE
85 WOOD PAPER PROD STRG
87 METAL PRODUCT STORAGE
88 VEHICLE STORAGE
89 GENERAL ITEM STORAGE
90 SPECIAL PROPERTIES UNCL
91 CONSTRUCTION
92 SPECIAL STRUCTURES
93 OUTDOOR PROPERTIES
94 WATER AREAS
95 RAILROAD PROPERTY
96 ROAD PROPERTY
98 EQUIPMNT OPERTNG AREAS
TOTALS
1985 CFIRS ANNUAL REPORT
TABLE 47 PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION COMPARED TO FIREWORKS
•
FORM OF HEAT
TOTALS
63
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
FIRE-
SAFE -AND
DNGEROUS
DNGEROUS
AGRI-
EXEMPT
MODEL
AMATEUR
EMERGNCY
WORKS
SANE
CLASS
UNCLASS
CULTURE
ROCKET
ROCKET
DEVICE
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
2
2
0
0
0
0
2
24
2
7
5
7
0
0
0
0
3
6
0
5
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
56
3
22
6
11
0
0
2
0
12
10
0
2
1
6
0
0
0
0
1
1157
230
321
234
279
8
1
21
7
56
9
2
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
2
25
4
5
3
6
0
0
0
0
7
109
13
24
23
28
3
0
1
0
17
3
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2316
320
638
491
605
17
4
42
11
188
•
CFIRS -CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
1. PUBLIC ASSEMBLY PROPERTY
Places fdr the congregation or gathering of groups of persons
for amusement, recreation, social, religious, patriotic, civic, travel
and similar purposes are known as public assembly properties.
Such properties are characterized by the .presence or potential
presence of crowds, with attendant panic hazard in case of fire or
other emergency. They are generally open to the public, or may,
on occasions -be open to the public. The occupants Are present
voluntarily, and are not ordinarily subject to discipline or con-
trol. They are generally able - bodied persons, who do not intend
to sleep on the premises.
11. Amusement and Recreation Places - Fixed Use
111. Bowling establishment
112. Billiard center
Includes pool center, pool hall
113. Amusement center
Amusement hall, such as shooting gallery, penny arcade,
bingo hall, dance studio and the like, except bowling
establishment and billiard center.
114. Ice rink
Includes establishments solely used for ice skating, ice
hockey and curling. Ice rinks in arenas and other places
that can be converted to other uses are classified in
Division 12.
115. Roller rink
116. Swimming facility
Includes related cabana, bathhouse, or equipment loca-
tion.
119. Amusement and Recreation Places - Fixed Use; not else-
where classified, specify in detail.
110. Amusement and Recreation Places - Fixed Use; insuffi-
cient information given to classify further.
12. Amusement and Recreation Places - Variable Use
121. Ballroom, gymnasium
Includes dance hall.
122. Exhibition hall, exposition hall
Large open hall without fixed seating facilities: includ-
ing college "cage," armory hall, field house, exhibition
and exposition hall.
123. Arena, stadium
Fixed seating in large areas, such as arena, sports garden.
ball park, race track, and grandstands.
129. Amusement and Recreation Places - Variable Use; not
elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
120. Amusement and Recreation Places - Variable Use; in-
sufficient information given to classify further.
13. Churches, Funeral Parlors
131. Church, chapel
132. Religious education facility
Facilities for use in periodic religious education, such as
Sunday school. Excluded are regular educational build-
ings run by religious institutions which are classified in
Major Division 2.
W. Church hall
Hall for fellowship, meetings, etc.; including office,
kitchen and classroom contained within the structure.
134. Funeral parlor or chapel
Includes crematory, funeral home, morgue, mortuary
139. Churches, Funeral Parlors; not elsewhere classified,
specify In detail.
130. Churches, Funeral Parlors; insufficient information given
to classify further.
14. Clubs
141. City club
Included are city club facilities without sleeping accom-
modations, such as athletic, lodge, social, steam bathing,
health, swimming, boys and YMCA. If sleeping accom-
modations are Present, classify in Division 42 or 44.
Nightclubs are classified in Subdivision 162.
142. Country club
Included are country club facilities, such as golf, tennis,
rifle, hunting, fishing, beach and riding clubs.
143. Yacht club
Included are boating and yacht club facilities. Excluded
are marinas and boat mooring; boat repair; and marine
A -1
refueling facilities classified in Subdivisions 885, 782 and
577, respectively.
149. Clubs; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
140. Clubs; insufficient, information given to classify further.
15. Libraries, Museums. Court Rooms
151. library
152. Museum, art gallery
153. Historic building
154. Memorial structure, monument
155. Court room
156. Legislative hall
159. Libraries, Museums, Court Rooms; not elsewhere classi-
fied, specify in detail.
150. Libraries, Museums, Court Rooms; insufficient informa-
tion given to classify further.
16. Eating, Drinking Places
Included are retail establishments, selling prepared foods and
drinks.
161. Restaurant
Those eating places specializing in food primarily for
consumption on the premises. Included are cafeterias
and diners, with table or automatic service.
162. Nightclub
Those places specializing in food and drink. They may
have dancing or entertainment. Key, clubs, supper clubs
and dinner theaters are included.
163. Tavern
Those places specializing in the sale of alcoholic bever-
ages, consumption primarily on premises, with food as a
minor supplement only.
164. Lunchroom, drive -in
Those places specializing in quick service for food or
beverages, such as lunch counters, drive -ins and the like.
Excluded are delicatessens classified in Subdivision 516.
169. Eating, Drinking Places; not elsewhere classified, specify
in detail.
IW. Eating, Drinking Places; insufficient information given
to. classify further.
17. Passenger Terminals, Stations
Includes incidental freight handling.
171. Airport passenger terminal
172. Heliport, helistop
173. Bus passenger terminal
Includes terminals for airline limousines and downtown
air -line terminal buildings.
174. Street level rail terminal
175. Underground rail terminal
176. Elevated rail terminal
177. Marine passenger terminal
Including ferry terminal
179. Passenger Terminals; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail.
170. Passenger Terminals; insufficient information given to
classify further.
IL Theaters, Studios
181. Legitimate theater
Including combined live and movie.
182. Auditorium, concert hall
183. Motion - picture theater
Excluding drive -in theaters which are daoified in Sub-
division 184.
184. Drive -in motion - picture theater
185. Radio, TV studio
186. Motion - picture studio
Includes motion - picture art, such as studies, and editing.
Film processing classified in Subdivision 797.
189. Theaters, Studi is os; not elsewhere dassified, specify in
detail.
180. Theater, Studios; insufficient information given to clas-
sify further.
10. Public Assembly Property. noelassi6ed
109. Public Assembly Property; not elsewhere classified, spe-
cify is detail.
100. Public Assembly Property; insufficient information given
to classify further.
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED. PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
2. EDUCATIONAL PROPERTY
' Educational properties are those used for the gathering of
groups of persons for purposes of instruction such as schools,
colleges, universities, academies. Educational properties are dis-
tinguished from public assembly properties in that the same
occupants are present regularly and they are subject to discipline
and control. Fduational properties include: part-day nursery
schools, kindergartens and other schools whose primary purpose
is education.
Other Properties associated with educational institutions. are
classified in accordance with their actual use.
21. Schools, Nonresidential
All schools; public, private or parochial, where students attend
during the day only.
211. Nursery school
Schools for prekindergarten -age children, operating 4
hours a day or less. If operating over 4 hours, classify in
Subdivision 321, day are.
212. Kindergarten
Schools for children the grade before grade I.
213. Elementary school
214. junior high, intermediate school
215. High school
219. Schools, Nonresidential; not elsewhere classified, specify
in detail.
210. Schools, Nonresidential; insufficient information given
to classify further.
22. Schools, ResidentiA
All boarding schools; public, private, or parochial, includes
such day student facilities as may be present.
221. Residential school classroom building
Buildings containing classrooms. Included are.such lab-
oratories, libraries and offices as may be present. If one.
building houses the entire school, the fire is classified-by
point of origin, that' is, dormitory, office, etc. (Sther
buildings in a school are classified under the appropriate
229. Schools, Residential; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail.
220. Schools, Residential; insufficient information given to
classify further.
23. Trade, Busmen Schools
Other than high school, college.
231. Vocational school
232. Business school
233. SpeclaltT school
234. Rehabilitation center (attendance by choice). See Sub-
division 346 if attendance is by direction.
239. Trade, Business Schools; not elsewhere classified, specify
in detail.
230. Trade, Business Schools; insufLcient'information given
to classify further.
24. Colleges, Universities
241. junior college classroom building
Buildings containing classrooms. Included are such inci-
dental laboratories, libraries and. offices as may be pres-
ent. If one building houses the entire college, classify as
241. Other buildings in a college are classified under the
appropriate heading according to use, as dormitory .
office ,etc.
242. Coll .ge, university classroom building
Buildings containing classrooms. Included are
offices such inci-
dental laboratories, libraries and oces as may be pees
ent. If one building houses the entire college, classify u
242. Other buildings in a college are classified tinder the
appropriate heading according to use, as a dormitory,
once etc.
249. llsega, Universities; not elsewhere classified, specify in
240. OtilleRes, Universities; insufficient information given to
classify further.
29. Ldttrational Property; unclastiGed
209. Educational Property; not elsewhere classified; specify. in
detail.
200. Educational Property; insufficient information given to
classify further.
3. INSTITUTIONAL PROPERTY
Institutional properties are those used for purposes such as
medical or other treatment or care of persons suffering from
physical or mental illness, disease or infirmity, for the care of
infants, convalescents or aged ppxersons, ,and for penal or correc-
tive purlroses. Institutional hoifdings ordinarily provide sleeping
facilities for the occupants.
31. Care of the Aged
Care of the aged in ally type of structure regardless of the
name or of the title on the license. See Subdivision 332 for
sanitariums.
311. Care of the aged; with nursing staff
312. Care of the aged; without nursing staff
319. Care of the Aged; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail.
310. Care of the Aged; insufficient information given to clas-
sify further.
32. Care of the Young
321. Day childcare center
Care of preschool -age children operating more than 4
hours a day. If operating 4 hours or less a day, classify
in Subdivision 211. Nursery schools.
322. Children's home, orphanage
329. Care of the Young; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail.
320. Care of the Young; insufficient information given to
- classify further.
33. Care of the Handicapped, Sidi, or Injured
331. Hospital, hospital -type infirmary
332. Sanatorium, sanitarium,
Includes care of postoperative patients, where are of
aged is minor in proportion to othercare.
333. Institution for deaf, dumb or blind
334. Clinic, clinic -type infirmary
Includes separate clinic buildings for maternity and
other uses. Excluded are medical office buildings clas-
sified in Subdivision 593. Also excluded are out - patient
Clinics.
335. Mental institution
339. Care of the Handicapped Sick, or Injured; not elsewhere
classified, specify in detail.
330. Care of toe Handicapped, Sick or Injured; insufficient
information given to classify further.
34. Care of the Physically Restrained
341. Prison cell or cell block, men
342. Prison cell or cell block, women
343. Juvenile detention home
344. en's detention amp
Minimum security type
345. Police station
346. Vocational rehabilitation center
Attendance by direction
349. Care of the Physically Restrained; not elsewhere clas-
sified, specify in detail.
340. Care of the Physically Restrained; .insufficient informa-
tion given to classify further.
30. Institutional Property; unclanified
309. Institutional Property; not elsewhere classified, specify
.in detail.
300. Institutional Property; insufficient information-given to
classify further.
4. RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY
A residential property is one in which sleeping accommoda-
tions are provided for normal residential purposes, and includes
all buildings designed to provide sleeping accommodations ex-
cept those classified under Institutional.
Subdivisions in this category are divided according to life
hazard potential. Names and legal definitions may be different
ho those oiven here. The categories here, however, have a
significant difference from a fire and life protection standpoint.
Caunon: Classify the property by its actual use according to
the standard definitions given, not by what the property owner
arcs to call his building. Thus, a residential property called a
"motel" on the sign over the door may not be a motel by these
definitions. From a fire standpoint it mat a hotel, an apart-
A -2 ment, or a rooming house, depending on the case.
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
41. Dwellings, One- and Two-Family
Private dwellings and dupleies each occupied by members of
a single family group; with total sleeping accommodations for
not more than 20 persons; with rooms rented to outsiders, if any,
with a total of not more than three persons. If sleeping accom-
modations for more than 20 persons are provided in one build-
ing, it shall be subject to the requirements for apartments or
dormitories. If a business or other occupancy is contained in the
building, classify in Subdivision 421.
Parking garages for one - and two-family dwellings, whether
attached or detached, arc classified in Subdivision 881.
411. Dwelling; year -round use (one - family)
412. Dwelling; seasonal use, in season (one - family)
413. Dwelling; seasonal use, off season (one - family)
414. Dwelling; year -round use (two - family)
415. Dwelling; seasonal use, in season (two-family)
416. Dwelling; seasonal use, off season (two-family)
419. Dwelling, One- and Two-Family; not elsewhere classified;
specify in detail.
410. Dwelling, One- and Two - Family; insufficient information
given to classify further.
42. Apartments, Tenements, Flats
Buildings furnishing living quarters for, families living inde-
pendently of each other, and with indepenent cooking facilities,
whether designated as apartment house, tenement, garden apart-
ment, or by any other name. So-called apartment hotels shall be
classified as hotels (Division 44) because they are potentially sub-
ject to transient occupancy like that of hotels.
An essential difference between hotels and apartments lies in
the fact that apartments are generally subject to continuing
occupancy by the same persons for a sufficient length of time so
that most occupants may be assumed to. be familiar with the
building and its exit facilities.
An apartment in a building with a store, office, or other busi-
ness is identified as Business /Residential complex (40).
Parking garages exclusively for tenants, whether attached or
detached, are classified in Subdivision 881. Other parking ga-
rages are classified in Subdivision 882.
421. 1 or 2 units
422. 3 through 6 units
423. 7 through 20 units
424. Over 20 units
429. Apartments, Tenements, Flats; not elsewhere classified,
specify in detail.
420. Apartments, Tenements, Flats; insufficient information
given to classify further.
43. Rooming, Boarding, Lodging Houses
Buildings or groups of buildings under the same management
in which separate sleeping rooms are rented; sleeping accom-
modations for a total of not more than 15 persons, on either a
transient or permanent basis; with or without. meals, but with-
out separate cooking facilities for individual occupants. Where
rooms are rented for not more than three persons, classify in
Division 41.
431. 4 to 8 roomers, boarders
432. 9 to .15 roomers, boarders
439. Rooming, Boarding,. Lodging Houses; not elsewhere clas-
sified, specify in detail.
430. Rooming, Boarding; Lodging Houses; insufficient infor-
mation given to classify further.
44. Hotels, Inns, Lodges.(interior entry only to individual units).
Buildings or groups of buildings under the same management
in which there are sleeping accommodations for more than 15
persons for hire; primarily used by transients who are lodged
with or without meals; whether designated as a hotel, inn, club,
YMCA, motel, or by any other name. So- called apartment hotels
shall be classified as hotels because they are potentially subject
to transient occupancy like that of hotels. For buildings with
exterior entry to individual units; and with a maximum of 4
stories, classify in Division 45. For 15 or less persons, classify in
Division 43.
441. Year -round use.
442. Seasonal use, -in season
443. Seasonal use, off season
444. Transient dormitory type
449. Hotels, Inns, Lodges; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail.
440. Hotels, Inns, Lodges; insufficient information given to
classify further. A'3
45. Motor Hotels, Motels (direct exterior entry to individual
units).
Buildings or groups of buildings, of 4 stories or less, with
direct exterior entry to each unit, under the same management,
primarily used by transients who are I(Aged with or without
meals, whether designated as a hotel, inn, club, motel, tourist
cabin, or by any other name.
If over 4 stories, classify in Division 44, regardless of means of
entry or number of units.
451. Fewer than 3 units, including tourist cabins
452. 3 to 20 units
453. Over 20 units
459. Motor Hotels, Motels; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail.
456. Motor Hotels, Motels; insufficient information given to
classify further.
46. Dormitories
Buildings where group sleeping accommodations are provided
for an extended period for persons not members of the same
family group in one room or in a series of closely associated
rooms under joint occupancy and single management, with or
without meals. Use Subdivision 444 for transient dormitory type.
461. School, college or university dormitory -
462. Fraternity, sorority
463. Nurses' quarters
46-1. Military barracks
465. Convent, monastery or other religious dormitory
466. Bunk house or workers' barracks
469. Dormitories; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail
460. Dormitories; insufficient information given to classify
further.
47. Mobile Homes, Trailers
A mobile home is a portable structure built on a chassis and
designed to be used as a permanent family unit. A travel trailer
is a portable structure built or placed on a chassis and designed
to be used as a temporary family unit. Classification here is only
for units on a foundation or supported by other means than its
wheels.
471. Mobile home
972. Travel trailer
479. Mobile homes, trailers; not elsewhere classified, specify
in detail
470. Mobile- homes, trailers; insufficient information given to
classify further.
49. Other Residential Occupancies
491. Children's playhouse
499. Other Residential Occupancies; not elsewhere classified,
specify in detail.
490. Other Residential Occupancies; insufficient information
given to classify further.
5. STORE AND OFFICE PROPERTY
Store properties includo all markets and other rooms, build-
ings, or structures for the display, sale, repair or service of
merchandise, new or used, purchased or rented. Mercantile or
store properties generally have a capacity for a large number of
people and usually have a display and sales area that is large in
relation to the storage area.
Office properties are those which are principally used for the
transaction of business and the keeping of records, private or
public.
51. Food, Beverage Sales
Sale of food and beverage for consumption off the premises.
The sale of food and drinks for consumption on the premises is
classified in Division 16.
511. Supermarket
Supermarkets sell a broad line of food items as well as
some nonfood items and cover over 10,000 square fret in
their total area.
512. Market, grocery store
Markets and grocery stores sell a broad line of food items
as well as some nonfood items and cover less than 10,000
square feet in total area.
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
513. Iood store
537. Furniture repair shop
5alty
alty food stores specialize in a few basic food items
have lementary items for customer con -
Includes repair of furniture and upholstery without sales
It repair with sales, classify in Subdivision 531.
may au
lncluda! fish, candy, bakery,
538. AppPliance shop
venience. arc meat gourmet
shops, and roadside farm produce stands and counters.
Liquor, beverage Creamery dairy stores; and Deli-
repair
lncluda shops [or repair o[ applfiances without sales. if
in Subdivision 532.
stores;
in Subdivisions 514,
repair wit classdy
catessens are excluded and classified
539. Household Goods Sales, Repairs; not elsewhere classified,
515, and 516 respectively.
specify in detail.
514. Liquor, beverage store
530. Household Goods Sales, Repairs; insufficient information
515. Creamery, dairy store
given to classify further.
Includes ice cream stores and stands whether quick - freeze
or frozen.
516. Delicatessen
54• Specialty Shops
Sale of prepared foods mainly for consumption off the
Sale of material commonly used in the home.
premises. Included is pickup or carryout service. Ex-
cluded are drive -ins classified in Subdivision 164.
stationery
519. Food, Beverage Sales; not elsewhere classified, specify in
Includes new and used books, office supplies and desk -top
office equipment. Excluded are sales of larger office
detail
510. Food, Beverage Sales; insufficient information given to
t and office furniture, which is classified in
Su nvufion 531.
classify further.
542. Newsstand or tobacco shop
52 Textile W A Sales
Apparel
543. Drug store
Usually has a pharmacist on duty.
Drug stores which are chiefly variety stores are classified
521. Clothing store
Sale of wearing apparel; new, used or clothing rental
in Subdivision 582 or 583.
shops Sales of accessories incidental to clothing sale in-
eluded. Shoe stores and fur stores are classified in Sub-
544. jewelry store
Includes jewelry and watch repair shops and associated
division 522 an-1 525, respectively.
gift sales.
522. Clothing accessories, shoe store
545. Gift shop
Shops specializing in clothing accessories, new, used or
Includes glassware, china, silver and other gift items; ex-
rented; including ties, shoes, shirts, hats, etc.
eludes jewelry and watch repair, which is classified in
523. Shoe repair shop
Subdivision 544.
Repair of boots and shoes (cobbling). Included are re-
546. leather goods shop
patters who also make footwear, shining stands and
Includes sale of leather goods and luggage of all types
from 4as.
shops.
and all materials, excluding shoes, which are
524. Tailor, dressmaking shop
sifted in 6ubdivision 522.
Tailor and dressmaking shops including stores specializ-
547. Florist shop, greenhouse
ing in alterations to ready -made wear.
Florist shops and sale of flowers, artificial and natural,
525. Fur store
including greenhouses and Rower raising.
Stores specializin# in fur sales. Excluded are fur depart-
548. Optical Roods sales
ments of stores with a broad line of goods and the storage
Included are opticians, eyeglass fitting and grinding.
of fur garmenu.
549. Specialty Shops; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
526. Dry goods store
o[ dry f s, yard Dods, and piece
540. Specialty Shops; insufficient information given to classify
further.
goods. Excluded are clothing, clothing accessories and
rug and carpet sales which are classified in Subdivisions
521, 522, and 536 respectively.
5S5�Recreation, Hobby, Home Repair, Supply Sales; rPersonal
529. Textile, Wearing Apparel Sales; not elsewhere classified,
spend y in detail.
Includes sale and processing of material used in hobbies,
For
520. Textile, Wearin Apparel Sales; insuffici.ent information
sports, and recreation activities, and personal service. record
given to classify further.
shops use 534.
551. Hobby, toy shop
53. Household Goods Sales, Repairs
includes sale of toys, and hobby supplies other than art
supplies, sporting goods, and photographic goods, which
Sale of common items used principally to equip the home or
are classified in Subdivisions 563, 552, and 553, respec-
for home maintenance.
tively.
531. Furniture store
Includes sales of all new and used furniture, office furni-
552. Sporting good sales
Includes sale of firearms, ammunition, tents and other
ture and large nondesk -top tyype equipment, such as
water coolers. Excluded are office supply and desk -top
material for use in all sporting events except sportswear
shops, which are classified in Subdivision 521.
office eeqquipment sales which are classified in Subdivision
553. Photographic supply sales and still picture studio
Motion
541 andfurniture departments of large multi-department
Includes sale of photographic equipment. picture
stores which are classified in Subdivision 581.
filar studios are classified in Subdivision 186, while plant
532. Appliance store
processing of film is classified in Subdivision 797.
Appliance stores include those stores principally selling
major and minor a ppliances with or without associated
pAppliance
554. Garden supply store
Includes retail sale of equipment, seeds, fertilizer for
repair departments repair shops without sales
home or garden consumption. Sale or rental of snow
blowers, lawn sweepers and other home maintenance
are classified in Subdivision 538.
533. Hardware store
Included are sales of tools and associated equipment,
machines is included.
555. Retail lumber sales
parts and retail plumbing supplies.
Lumber distribution centers often of the supermarket
534 Music store
type, including sale of related home repair supplies.
Includes sale or rental of records, sheet music, pianos,
Lumber yards principally for storage are classified to
organs and other instruments or associated listening and
Subdivision 851.
t556.
Pet store, animal hospital
535.
Sale of pets, animal and pet supplies, including animal
ngs, decorating materials, and
hospitals and care centers.
sale or rental of associated tools and equipment.
557. Barber, beauty shop
536. Rugg,, floor covering store
556. Fireworks sales
Includes sale or rental of rugs, carpets, and floor cover-
Includes retail fireworks sales from temporary or perma-
ings or ale or rental of associated tools and equipment.
ment locations
A-4
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY .USE CLASSIFICATIONS
559. Recreation, Hobby, Home Repair, Suppply Sales; Personal
Service; not elsewhere classified, specify cn detail.
550. Recreation, Hobby, Home Repair; Supply Sales; Personal
Service; insufficient information given to classify further.
56. Profenional Supplies and Service
561. Professional supply sales
Includes sale of stethoscopes, hospital supplies, special
tools, engineering instruments, and other professional
supplies.
562. Trade supply sales
Includes sale of machinist supplies, plumbers tools, car.
pentry equipment.
563. Art supply sales
564. Laundry and dry cleaner; self- service
565. Linen supply house
566. Laundry, dry cleaner pickup shop
Shops for pickup of laundry and cleaning. Little or no
ptocesscng on the premises, other than pressing.
567. Home maintenance services
Includes firms doing home maintenance work such as
floor cleaning, window washing, chimney cleaning, exter-
minating.
568. Restaurant supplies and services
569. Professional Supplies and Services; not elsewhere classi-
fied, specify in detail.
560. Professional Supplies and Services; insufficient informa-
tion given to classify further.
57. Motor Vehicle, Boat Sales and Service
571. Service station; public
Fuel service facilities for motor vehicles operated for the
public, such as gasoline service stations, diesel fuel sta-
tions, LP -Gas stations, with associated lubritorium and
wash facilities. Marine service stations are classified in
Subdivision 577.
572. Service station; private
Private or fleet vehicle refueling where an employee may
fuel vehicle himself, such as at a transit company garage,
a trucking company yard or a farm.
573. Motor vehicle repairs, paint shop
Repair of automobiles, motor trucks and shops doing .
specialized repair work such as repair of auto tops, hoods
and electrical repair. Excluded are car washing facilities,
578.
574. Motor vehicle and trailer sales, including [arm imple-
ments and motorcycles.
575. Motor vehicle accessory sales
Sale of accessories for motor vehicles such as lights, tires,
CT and special tools.
576. Boat sales; pleasure craft
Sale of boats, marine vessels, outboard motors and acces-
sories other than at marinas. If at marinas or boat repair
yards classify the Subdivision 885 and 782 respectively.
577. Marine service station
Refuelin& facilities for marine vessels of any size.
578. Car washing facility
579. Motor Vehicle, Boat Sales and Services; not elsewhere
classified, specify in detail.
570. Motor Vehicle, Boat Sales and Service; insufficient in-
formation given to classify further.
58. General Item Stores
Stores selling a wide range of items that cannot be readily clas-
sified in previous subdivisions.
581. Department store
A department store has many separate lines of goods but
to be classified here the store must have a full furniture
department.
582. Variety store - small
A store of less than 10,000 square feet with a wide range
of goods but no furniture department. Army -Navy stores,
"5 and 10 cent stores", and second -hand or surplus stores.
583. Variety store - large
A store of over 10,000 square feet with a wide range of
goods but no furniture department. Merchandise like a
supermarket, usually with self- service and checkout
counters.
A -5
SM. Mail order store
Mail order and catalogue stores including display areas
regardless of size. Use Subdivision 581 when applicable
and when the mail order section is a small section of
the larger store.
585. Mall
.Includes only the public area common to a multistore
facility. See Chapter A [or "Shoppping Center."
589. General Item Stores; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail
580. General Item Stores; insufficient information given to
classify further.
59. Offices
Office properties are those used for the transaction of business,
for the keeping of accounts and records, and similar purposes.
Doctors' and dentists' offices are included unless of such character
as to be classified as hospitals. Service facilities usual to city office
buildings are included in this property group. City halls, and
town halls, are included in this property group, as their prin-
cipal function is the transaction of the public business •and the
keeping of books and records.
Minor office occupancy incidental to operations in another
property shall be considered part of the predominating property.
Included are buildings housing business, administrative, pro-
fessional or regulatory functions.
591. General business office
Office buildings for the administration of industrial and
business enterprises whether at the plant or located else-
where. Offices of: insurance carriers, consultants, and ad-
justing agencies; real estate operators; developers and
agents; lawyers, advocates anti solicitors; importers, ex-
porters, manufacturers' agents, commtxlity brokers; trade
associations, chambers of commerce, professional soci-
eties; labor organizations; religious organizations; local
and county government offices; state or provincial gov-
ernment offices; central government offices; and offices of
the armed forces and defense agencies. Savings and loan
companies without first floor banking premises.
592. Bank, with fisst floor banking facilities. Use Subdivision
591 for savings and loan companies without first floor
banking premises.
593. Medical, health, research and scientific office'
Medical, surgical, dental, health service offices. This in-
cludes offices of nurses and midwives, consulting rooms
or offices of physicians, surgeons, and other medical prac-
titioners; offices primarily engaged in research; and of
meteorological institutes. Laboratories are classified in
Division 62.
594. Engineering, architects' and technical office
Consulting, engineering. architectural, surveying and sci-
entific engineering development offices. Permanent office
buildings of a contractor are included. Contractor's
shops and parts storage locations are classified in Sub-
division 936.
595. Mailing firm
596. Post office
599. Offices; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
590. Offices; insufficient information given to classify further.
50. Mercantile Properties and Offices; unclassified
509. Mercantile Properties and Offices; not elsewhere classi-
fied, specify in detail..
500. Mercantile Properties and Offices; insufficient informa-
tion given to classify further.
6. BASIC INDUSTRY, UTILITY, DEFENSE PROPERTY
Agriculture, forestry, the extractive or mining industries, min-
eral products, utilities, laboratories, nuclear plants, anti com-
munication facilities are all included. Since national defense
sites depend so heavily on communications, they also are in-
cluded here.
61. Nucleonics
Areas designated as handling radioactive materials, such as
uranium, radium, thorium, heavy water, or plutonium.
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
611. Plant working with radioactive materials in bulk
Fuel element plants, radioactive waste disposal.
612. Plant working with radioactive materials in small
quantities
613. Nuclear power plant
Use 641 for that portion of the plant devoted to the
generation of electricity.
614. Nuclear ordinance plant
Bomb assembly.
619. Nucleonics; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
610. Nucleonics; insufficient information given to classify
further.
62. Laboratories
Classrooms and offices incidental to laboratory facilities are in-
cludcd. A fire or explosion in a laboratory room in another
property is classified to the individual property involved.
621. laboratory; chemical and medical
Includes biological laboratories.
622. laboratory; physical materials testing
Includes all laW alorics for testing ph))ical properties of
materials. Included ;sae hydr;jolics 1. a oratories, physics
lalwratorics, physical ntalerials laboratories.
623. Laboratory; persrmncl, psychological
Includes latNiritories for the testing- tricasuring of per-
sons. Educational laboratories are included.
624. Laboratory; radioactive materials
Any laboratory handling or using radioactive material
in a quantity requiring marking.
625. Laboratory; electrical, electronic
626. Labmratory; agricultural
627. Laboratory; research, general
6219. laboratories; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
620. Laboratories; insufficient information given to specify
further.
63. Communications, Defenw, Document Facilities
Critical areas having to be maintained to retain national,
business or public safety or continuity.
631. National defense site not elsewhere classified; including
missile or space vehicle launch site; excluding radio and
radar sites which arc classified in subdivision 632. The
missiles or vehicles, themselves, arc classified in 987 or
988.
632. Radio, radar site
Including microwave transmitter sites, flight control
facilities, satellite tracking stations, repeater sites, fixed
and mobile stations. Excludes fire or police communica-
tions, classified in subdivision 633
633. Fire, police or industrial communications center
Includes municipal. county, state or province emergency
communications facilities; such as fire control center,
police control center, disaster control facilities and all
auxiliary equipment; incustrial communications centers.
634. Telephone exchange, central office
Includes communications cable sites with the associated
repeater and terminal facilities.
635. Computer, data- processing center
636. Document center, record repository
Including archive storage.
639. Communications, defense, document facilities; not else-
where classified, specify in detail.
630. Communications, defense, document facilities; insuffi-
cient information given to classify further.
64. Utilities
641. Electric light, power generating plant
Generation of electrical energy, regardless of power
plant.
Included arc locations producing electricity for rail trans-
port use, for groups of factories, and for individual prop-
erties.
642. Electric light, power, distribution system
Distribution of electric energy outside generating plant
pnmiscs, including high tension lines, poles, substations,
transformers, and underground facilities.
643. Gas manufacturing Plant
Manufacture of gas in gasworks, including peak shaving
Plants.
A-8
fr14. Gas distribution system, pipeline
Piping systems and associatal equipment for the distribu-
tion of gas fuel from manufacturing plants, storage facili-
ties or wells to the user. Included are transmission lines,
compressors, and distribution piping up to the customer
side of the meter. .
645. Flammable liquid distribution system, pipeline
Piping systems and associated equipment for the dis-
tribution of flammable liquid from manufacturing
plants, storage facilities or wells to the user. Included
arc transmission lines, compressors, underground facili-
ties, and distribution piping up to the customer side of
the meter.
646. Steam and heat transfer plants
Production of steam, hot water, hot chemicals, hot oil
and distribution systems for heating and power purposes,
including "district heating."
647. Water supply system
Collection, treatment, storage, and distribution of water.
648. Sanitary service
Garbage and sewage disposal. Included are sewer systems,
commercial incinerators and industrial rubbish burners.
Excluded are dumps, 912.
649. Utilities; not elsewhere classifittl, specify in detail.
640. Utilities; insufficient information given to classify
further.
65. Agriculture
Production of raw agricultural products, farming, processing
and working of products classified elsewhere.
651. Poultry, egg production
652. Cow and catt e production
Included is cow milking, milk houses, milk cooling
facilities. Milk processing plants are classified in Sub-
division 712.
653. Piggery, hog production
654. Other livestock production
655. Crops, orchards
656. Tobacco curing shed
657. Fruit, vegetable packing
Packing of raw fruit and vegetables as picked. Processing
plants arc classified in sulnlivision 713.
659. Agriculture; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
650. Agriculture; insufficient information given to classify fur-
ther.
66. Forestry, Hunting and Fishing
661. Forest, standing timber
Timber tracts; planting, replanting and conservation of
forests; gathering of uncultivated materials, such as gurus
and resins, wild rubber, saps, barks, wild fruits and flow-
ers, and roots. Includes extractinq, concentratins and
distilling of sap and charcoal burning carried on in -the
forest.
662. Logging, felled timber, long storage pile
Felling and rough cutting of trees; hewing or rough
sharpening of poles, blocks, and other wood materials;
and transportation of logs. Included are piles of timber
and logs. Excluded are sawmills operating in the forest
and classified in subdivision 751.
663. Hunting, trapping and game propagation
Hunting and trapping wild animals and game propaga-
tion for commercial purposes not connected with spbrt.
664. Trees
Individual tree fires are classified here.
665. Fish hatchery
666. Wood chip pile
669. Forestry, hunting and fishing; not elsewhere classified,
specify in detail.
660. Forestry, hunting and fishing; insufficient information
given to classify further.
67. Mining, Quarrying; Natural Raw Materials
Underground and surface mines, quarries and oil wells, includ-
ing supplemental on-site machinery. Prospecting for minerals
and preparing sites for extraction arc also included. Quarries
and mines attached to other properties are, as far as possible,
classified in this division.
671. Coal mine
672. Ore mine
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
673. Ore concentration
674. Petroleum or natural gas well with accompanying reser-
voir
Oil and gas pr(Aming property, oil well and natural gas
well operations, including prospecting and drilling, oil
shale or. bituminous sand operations, and extraction of
crude oil. 7tue.operattion of pipe lines is classified in Sub-
divisions 644 and 645.
675. Stone, slate, clay, gravel, sand; quarries or pits
The extraction of building and monumental stone or
.slate; ceramic, refractory and other clay and all sand and
gravel.
676. Salt mine
The extracting and quarrying of salt, including evaporat-
ing as in salt pans, crushing, screening.and refining. The,
refinement of salt for human consumption in establish-
ments not engaged in extracting or quarrying salt is
class+fied in Sulxlivision 719.
677. Chemical, fertilizer, mineral mine
The mining and quarrying of phosphate and nitrate min-
erals, fluors [j)ar. Sulfur ores and natural sulfur, potash,
sodium and borate minerals, borytes, pyrites, arsenic,
strontium and lithium minerals and mineral pigments.
Guano gathering is included.
678. Nonmetallic mineral mine or quarry .
All other nonmetallic mining and quarrying, sw :h as as-
bestos. Peat cutting and digging is included.
679. Mining, quarrying; natural raw materials; not elsewhere
classified, specify in detail.
670. - Mining, quarrying; natural raw materials; insufficient
information given to classify further.
68. Nonmetallic Minerals, Mineral Products Manufacture
Manufacture of clay products; glass and glass products; pot-
tery, china and earthenware; cement, concrete products and
other nonmetallic mineral products. Coal and petroleum are
classified in division 67.
681. Structural clay products manufacture
Manufacture of structural clay products such as bricks,
tiles, pipes, crucibles, architectural terra cotta; stove lin-
ing, chimney pipes and tops; refractories.
682. Glass manufacture; excluding containers
Manufacture of all glass, glass products including glass
fiber, and glassware except glass containers. Includes
manufacture of optical glass, other than the grinding of
optical lenses which is classified in subdivision 792 or 548.
683. Glass container manufacture
684. Pottery, china, earthenware manufacture
685. Cement manufacture
686. Concrete batch plant
687. Abrasive manufacture
Manufacture of abrasives, including the shaping of
natural abrasives into grindstones, coating cloth and
paper with abrasives and making abrasive bonded wheels
and disks.
688. Nonmetallic mineral product manufacture
Manufacture of concrete, gypsum and plaster products,
asbestos, mineral wool, cut -stone and stone products and
all other nonmetallic mineral products.
689. Nonmetallic minerals, mineral products manufacture;
not. elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
680. Nonmetallic minerals, mineral products manufacture;
insufficient information given to classify further.
Go. Basic Industry, Utility, Defense
609. Basic Industry, Utility, Defense; not elsewhere classified,
specify in detail.
600. Basic Industry, Utility, Defense; insufficient information
given to classify further.
MANUFACTURING PROPERTY
Included is the mechanical or chemical transformation of inor.
panic or organic substances into new products, whether the work
is performed by power - driven machines or by hand, whether it is
done in a factory or in the worker's home, and whether the prod-
ucts are sold at wholesale or retail. The assembly of component
parts of manufactured products is part of Manufacture, except in
cases where the activity is appropriately classified in Division 93,
Construction.
A -7
Included are factories making products of all kinds and prop-
erties devoted to operations such as processing, assembly, mixing,
packaging, finishing or decorating, repairing, and similar opera-
tions. However, for mineral processing, use 68.
71. Food
711. Slaughtering, preparation, preserving of meat
Abattoirs and meat - packing plants; killing, dressing and
packing poultry, rabbits and small game. Included are
proceaing and packing activities such as curing, smoking,
salting, pickling, packin in air -tight containers, quick -
freezing as well as manufacture of natural sausage casing
and the rendering of lard and other edible animal fats.
Use subdivision 714 for fish and sea foods.
712. Dairy product manufacture
Manufacture of creamy and processed butter, natural
and processed cheese, condensed and other types of con-
centrated m':k, ice cream and ices, powdered milk and
other edible milk products. The. pasteurizing and bot-
tling of milk is also included.
713. Canning, preserving of fruits and vegetables
Canning (packing in air -tight containers) of fruits and
vegetables including fruit and vegetable juices; manu-
facture of raisins and dried fruits, preserves, jams and
jellies, pickles and sauces and canned soups. Dehydrat-
ing and quick - freezing arc included.
714. Canning, preserving of fish, sea foods
Preserving, and processing fish and other marine foods.
These processes include such operations as salting, dry-
ing, dehydrating, smoking, curing, cooling, pickling,
packing in air -tight containers, and quick- freezing. Icing,
salting, filleting of fish catch and processing of the catch
aboard fishing vessels is classified in subdivision 948.
715. Manufacture of grain mill products
Grain mills (flour, meal, dry feeds); husking, cleaning,
polishing of rice; preparation of breakfast foods such as
rolled oats, rice, wheat and corn flakes, parched grain;
prepared feeds for animals and fowls; blended and pre-
pared flour, and other cereal and pulse preparations. In-
cluded are: coffee, pulse, root peeling mills and starch
and its products.
716. Bakery product manufacture
Manufacture of bread, cakes, cookies, doughnuts, pies,
pastries and similar "perishable' bakery products; bis-
cuits and similar "dry" bakery products. Use 715 for
breakfast foods.
717. Sugar refining and confectionery manufacture
Manufacture and refining of raw sugar, syrup and granu-
fated or clarified sugar, from surgarcane or from sugar
beets. Manufacture of cocoa and chocolate powder from
beans, chocolates, all types of confectionery.
718. Snack foods manufacture
Potato chips and other products of deep fat frying.
719. Food industries; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
Food industries not elsewhere classified includes the
manufacture of baking powder, yeast; condiments, mus-
tard and vinegar; food specialties; egg specialties; spice
grinding; processing of tea leaves into black tea; edible
salt refining; harvesting and the mamitactu a of ice, ex-
cept dry ice. Dry ice manufacturing is classified in sub -
division 761.
710. Food industries; insufficient information given to classify
further.
72. Beverages, Tobacco, Essential Oils
721. Distilling, rectifying blending sprits
The distilling of ethyl alcohol for all purposes. The dis-
tilling, rectifying and blending of alcoholic liquors.
722. Wines, winery
The production of wines, cider, and other fermented bev-
erages except malt liquors.
723. Brewery, manufacture of malt
The production of malt and malt liquor.
724. Soft drink, carbonated water industry
Manufacture of nonalcoholic beverages, such as soft
drinks and carbonated mineral waters. Include the inci-
dental manufacture of flavoring extracts and syrup; for
the manufacture of syrup alone, we 717.
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL, FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
725. Tobacco pralucts manufacture
Manufacture of tobatxo pralucts. Stemming, redrying
and other operations after auctioning which arc con.
nected with preparing raw -leaf tobacco for manufactur-
ing are also included. Tobacco drying sheds are classified
in subdivision 656.
726. Vegetable and animal oil, [at; soap making
Production of crude oil, cake and meal, by crushing or
extraction, from oilseeds, and nuts; the extraction of fish
and other marine animal oils; the rendering of inedible
animal oils and fats; manufacture of margarine; and the
refining and hydrogenation (or hardening) of oils and
fats, except lard and other edible fats from livestock.
The manufacture of lard and other edible fats is classi-
fied in subdivision 711, except butter, 712. Manufacture
of saps, detergents anti other washing and cleaning
compounds, except where the process is chemical only,
not Involving oil or fat.
729. Beverages, tobacco, essential oils; not elsewhere classi-
fied, specify in detail'.
720. Beverages, tobacco, essential oils; insufficient informs-
tiott given to classify further.
73. Textile
731. Cotton gin
732. Cotton: spinning, weaving
Preparing cotton fibers, such as picking, carding, comb-
ing, carbonizing, spinning, weaving of yarns and fabrics.
Manufacture of narrow fabrics and other small wares:
carpets and rugs; and lace, braids and other primary
textiles. Asbestos spinning and weaving is classified in
subdivision 688.
733. Wool, worsted; spinning, weaving
Preparing wool and worsted fibers, such as scouring, card-
ing, combing, carbonizing, spinning, anti weaving of
yarns and fabrics. Manufacture of narrow fabrics and
other small wares; carpets and rugs; and lace, braids and
other primary textiles. Asbestos spinning and weaving is
Classified in subdivision 688.
734. Mixed, blended and other fibers, spinning, weaving
Preparing mixed, blended anti other fibers such as flax,
hemp, jute, silk. sisal and synthetic fibers, such as Telling,
scutching, scouring carding, combing, carbonizing:
throwing: spinning; weaving. Manufacture of narrow
fabrics and other small wares; carpets and rugs; and lace,
braid, yarn, and other primary textiles. Asbestos spinning
and weaving is classified in subdivision 688.
735. Textile finishing plant
Bleaching, dyeing, printing, finishing Of all fabrics, and
fibers.
736. Knitting Mills; all fibers
Establishments such as hosiery and knitting mills, ppri-
marily engaged in producing hosiery, outerwear, urnler-
wear and other knitwear, as well as knitting mills are
included but the making up of garments from knitted
fabrics other than in knitting mills is classified in sub-
division 742.
737. Cordage, rope, twine and net manufacture
Manutacturc of rope, cable, cordage, twine, net and
other related goods from hemp, jute, cotton, paper,
straw, coir, flax and other fibers.
738. Floor covering and coated fabric manufacture; excluding
rubber
Manufacture of linoleum and other hard surfaced floor
coverings, artificial leather, oilcloth, impregnated anti
tented fabrics, excluding rubber and clay the which arc
classified in subdivisions 747 and 681 respectively.
739. Textiles; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
Manufacture of straw, coir and similar matting and mats;
felt by processes other than weaving; batting, padding,
wadding and upholstery filling from all fibers. Included
is the recovering of fibers from waste and raps. The
manufacture of wood-excelsior upholstery filling Is classi-
fied in subdivision 751.
730. Textiles; insufficient information given to classify further.
74. Footwear, Wearing Apparel, Leather, Rubber
740. Footwear, wearing apparel, leather, rubber; insufficient
information given to classify further.
iA -8
741. Footwear manufacture
Manufacture of all kinds of footwear, boots, shoo, cut
stock, findings, leggings, and gaiters from leather, fabrics,
plastics, wood and other materials except vulcanized foot-
wear, which is classified in subdivision 747. Repair shops
which make footwear on a custom basis are classified to
522.
742. Wearing apparel manufacture; excluding footwear
Manufacture of wearing apparel by cutting and sewing
fabrics, leather, fur and other materials; the making of
hat bodies, hats and millinery; and the manufacture of
umbrellas and walking sticks. The repair of wearing ap-
parel in connection with the cleaning and pressing of
these articles is classified in subdivision 796, tailor and
dressmaking in 524, and shoe repair in 523.
743. Matte -up textile goods manufacture; alterations. exclud-
ing wearing apparel
Manufacturers who do no weaving and primarily engaged
in making uP cloth goods such as house furnishings, trim-
mings of fabric; embroideries; and pennants. Stitching,
pleating and tucking for the trade Is Included.
744. Tanneries, leather finishing
Includes tanning, currying, finishing, embossing and
japanning of leather.
745. Fur products manufacture: excluding wearing apparel
Includes scraping, currying, tanning, bleaching and dye-
ing of fur and other pelts. The manufacture of fur and
skin rugs and mats, hatters fur and other fur and skin
articles except wearing apparel which is classified in 742.
Fellmongery is included.
746. Leather products manufacture; excluding footwear and
wearing apparel
Manufacture of leather products (except footwear and
other wearing apparel) and articles made of leather and
leather substitutes, such as leather sporting goods. The
manufacture of wooden saddlery is classified in subdivi-
sion 753.
747. Rubber. rubber products manufacture
Manufacture from natural or synthetic rubber and all
kinds of rubber products. The reclaiming of rubber from
used tires, scrap and miscellaneous waste rubber. .
749. Footwear, wearing a >parel, leather, rubber; not else-
where classified, sped %, nn detail.
75. Wood, Furniture, Paper, Printing
751. Sawmill, planing mill. wood products mill
The manufacture of lumber products; wooden building
materials and prefabricated parts and structures; cooper-
age and other wood stock; veneers and plywood; and ex-
celsior. Included is the preservation of wood. Sawmills
anti planing mills, whether or not mobile or operated in
the forest are included. The hewing and rough shaping
of poles and other wood materials is classified in sub-
division W2.
752. Wooden, cane containers, cane small ware manufacture
The manufacture of boxes, crates, drums, barrels, and
other wooden containers: baskets and other rattan, reed
or willow containers; and small ware made entirely or
mainly of rattan, reed, willow or other cane.
753. Wood, cork products manufacture (not containers)
The manufacture of products of wood, cork and small
ware consisting wholly or mainly of wood.
754. Furniture, fixture, bedding manufacture
Manufacture of household, office, restaurant, public
building, and professional furniture; bedding, uphol-
stery; office and store fittings and fixtures regardless of
the materials used.
Manufacture of special medical furniture, equipment. fix-
tures, and machines is classified in subtivision 791.
755. Paper, pulp, paperboard manufacture
The manufacture of pulp, filers and of paper, Pa r.
board insulation board and fiber building paper. The
coating, glazing and laminating of paper and ppaappeer -
board is included except for the manufacture of asphalteri
and tar - saturated paper, abrasive paper, sensitized paper
and carbon and stencil paper which are classified in sub-
divisions 768, 687, 792, and 799 respectively.
756. Paper, pulpp, paperboard products manufacture
The manufacture of pressed and molded pulp goods and
articles made of paper and paperboard.
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
757. Newspaper, magazine printing and Publishing
Printing, lithographing, and publishing newspaper,
periodicals, magazines, trade journals, reviews and
related services. '
758. Printing, publishing and allied industry
Includes commercial or job pprinting, lithographing;
manufacture of greeting cards; looseleaf devices, library
binders; bookbinding; blank book making; paper ruling;
and other work related to bookbinding such as bronzing,
binding and edging; map and mounting; services for the
Printing trades such as typesetting. engraving and etch-
ing steel and copper plates; making woodcuts; photo-
engraving; electrotyping and stereotyping. Type found -
dries are classified in subdivision 773. Engraving on
precious metals is classified in subdivision 794.
759. Wood, furniture, paper, printing; not elsewhere classi-
fied, specify in detail.
750. Wood, furniture, paper, printing; insufficient informa-
tion given to classify further.
76. Chemical, Plastic, Petroleum
For the purpose of this classification, a chemical is a material
which has had or will have a controlled change in its molecular
structure or composition, not involving polymerization; while a
plastic is a material whose molecule has been polymerized. Use-
61 for heavy water or for nuclear changes.
761. Industrial chemicals manufacture
Manufacture of industrial organic and inorganic chemi-
cals and industrial gases. Included is dry ice manufacture.
All monomers and plastics are excluded.
762. Hazardous chemical manufacture
Manufacture of materials requiring special handling in
the manufacture, shipment, storage or use. Included are
explosives, blasting agents, fireworks, matches, unstable
rocket propellants, pyroxylin (cellulose nitrate) plastics,
hazardous monomers, organic peroxides. The manu-
facture and handling of nuclear materials may be found
under 61.
763. Plastic manufacture
Manufacture of raw materials for plastics except those
included in 762, and of synthetic resins, plastics and
elastomers.
764. Plastic products manufacture
Making of all plastic products; including plastic hous-
ings, enclosures, covers, linings, machine parts, moulding,
extruding.
765. Paints, varnishes, lacquers, inks, waxes, adhesives manu-
facture
Includes manufacture of varnish stains and shellac;
enamels and japans, polishes, gelatin.
766. Drugs, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals manufacture
The manufacture of drugs, medicinal and pharmaceut-
ical preparations; perfumes, cosmetics and other toilet
preparations.
767. Petroleum refinery and natural gasoline plant
Petroleum refineries, manufacture of petrochemicals, pro-
ducing products from crude petroleum and its fractiona-
tion products including asphalt; and the manufacture of
petroleum and petroleum products from coal and other
materials, including blending of lubricating oils and
greases; including refinery tankage.
768. Asphalt, coal products manufacture
Manufacture of asphalt tar or similar paving and roofing
materials and fuel briquettes and packaged fuel. In-
cluded is the distillation of coal in coke ovens which is
not associated with the manufacture of pi iron or the
manufacture and distribution of coal gas. Coke ovens in
iron and steel works are classified in subdivision 771 and
gas works are classified in subdivision 643.
769. Chemical, plastic, petroleum; not elsewhere classified,
specify in detail.
760. Chemical, plastic, petroleum; insufficient information
given to classify further.
77. Metal, Metal Products
771. Iron and steel manufacture
Manufacture of iron and steel shapes, consisting of all
processes from smelting in blast furnaces to the semi-
finished stage in rolling mills and foundries. Also in-
cluded are coke ovens associated with blast furnaces.
A -9
772. Nonferrous metal manufacture
Manufacture of nonferrous metal shapes, consisting of all
processes from smelting, alloying and refining, rolling and
drawing and founding and casting; that is, the Produc-
tion of ingots, bars and billets; sheets, strips, casting and
extrusions.
773. Metal products manufacture;, excluding manufacture of
machinery, electrical and transport equipment.
Transformation of metal forms into finished products
such as cutlery (household). Includes industries engaged
in enamelling, apanning, lacqueringg, gilding, galvaniz-
ing, plating an) polishing metal products; blacksmithing
and welding. Manufacture of silverware and jewelry is
classified in subdivision 794. The manufacture of special-
ized automobile, aircraft and ship parts is classified in
the appropriate subdivision of division 78.
774. Machinery manufacture; excluding electrical
Manufacture of machinery and prime movers other than
electrical equipment. Included are machine shops engaged
in producing and repairing machine and equipment parts
and the production of ball bearings and mechanical pre-
cision measuring instruments, as well as industrial en-
gines, measuring and dispensing pumps.
The manufacture of automobile, aircraft and marine en-
gines and other specialized parts is classified in the appro-
priate subdivision of division 78.
775. Electrical and electronic machinery manufacture
Manufacture of machinery, apparatus and supplies for
the generation, storage, transmission and transformation
of electrical energy. Includes the repair of electrical ma-
chinery. Excluded are instruments for measuring and
recording electrical quantities and characteristics, classi-
fied in subdivision 791.
776. Electrical appliance manufacture
Manufacture of electrical appliances. Includes insulated
wire and cables; electric lamps; computers, communica-
tion equipment and related Products including radios
and television sets; phonographs; electric batteries; X -ray
and therapeutic apparatus; electronic tubes and com-
ponents as well as the repair of electrical appliances.
Excluded are instruments for measuring and recording
electrical quantities and characteristics, classified in sub-
division 791.
779. Metal, metal products; not elsewhere classified, specify
in detail.
770. Metal, metal products; insufficient information given to
classify further.
78. Vehicle Assembly or Manufacture
781. Shipbuilding, repairing; vessels over 65 feet
Shipyards engaged in building and repair work on vessels
over 65 feet in length; barges, lighters, tugs whether self -
propelled or not; specialized marine engine, masts, span,
rigging and ship parts manufacturers; dry docks, ship
breaking yards.
782. Boat building, repairing; vessels 65 feet and under.
Boatyards engaged in building and repair work on ves-
sels 65 feet and under in length; boats, yachts, made of
any material whether self - propelled or not; specialized
marine engine, outboard engine, masts, sails, rigging and
boat parts manufacture.
783. Railway equipment; manufacture, assembly and repair
The building and rebuilding of locomotives of any type,
gauge and railroad or tramway cars for freight and pas-
senger service; the production of specialized parts for
locomotive and railroad tramway cars. Included is the
manufacture of locomotives and can by railway com-
Panies and repair work done in such locomotive shops.
784. Motor vehicle; manufacture and assembly
Manufacture and assembly of motor vehicles such as
automobiles, cars, buses, trucks, truck trailers, universal
carriers, motorcycles, and motor scooters; manufacture
of motor vehicle parts and accessories. This subdivision
does not include tires and tubes (subdivision 747); auto-
mobile glass (subdivision 682); electrical equipment (sub-
division 775), agricultural equipment (subdivision 982);
and roadbuilding tractors and fork -lift trucks (sub-
division 774), or motor vehicle repairs (subdivision 573).
785. Bicycle; manufacture, assembly and repair
Manufacture of bicycles, tricycles, pedicabs and parts.
CFIRS CODE . BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS.
786. Aircraft, rocket; manufacture, assembly and repair
Manufacture, assembly add repair of aeroplane, gliders,
rockets, missiles and aircraft parts such as engines, pro-
petters, pontoons and undercarriages. The manufacture
of electric and electronic equipment is classified in sub-
division 775 or 776; aeronautical instruments are classi-
fied in subdivision 791.
787. Manufacture of transport et }uipmrnt, such as animal -
drawn and hand-drawn vehicles. Parts such as wheels
and axles are included.
789. Vehicle assembly: not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail.
780.. Vehicle assembly; insufficient information given to clas-
sify further.
79. Other Manufacturing
Manufacturing industries not classified in any other major
division.
791. Instrument manufacture
Manufacture of measuring, controlling, laboratory and
scientific instruments; surgical, medical and dental instru-
ments and supplies. The manufacture of optical instru-
ments for scientific and medical use is classified in sub-
division 792; the manufacture of X -ray and electric thera-
peutic apparatus is classified in subdivision 776, and the
production of measuring and dispensing pumps is classi-
fied in subdivision 774.
792. Photographic, optical goods manufacture
The manufacture of optical instruments and lens grind-
ing; ophthalmic goods, photographic equipment and
supplies, including sensitized film, plates and paper.
Includes optical instruments for scientific and medical
use.
793. Watch, clock manufacture
The manufacture of clocks and watches of all kinds;
clock and watch parts and cases; and mechanisms for
timing devices.
794. jewelry manufacture
Manufacture of jewelry, silverware and plate ware, using
precious metals, precious and semiprecious stones and
pearls. The cutting and polishing of precious and semi-
precious stones and the striking of medals and coins are
included, as well as engraving on precious metals.
795. Musical instruments manufacture
The manufacture of musical instruments, such as pianos,
string instruments, wind instruments, percussion instru-
ments; phonograph record blanks.
Manufacture of phonographs and speech recording ma.
chines is included in subdivision 776.
796. laundry; dry cleaning plant
Mechanical and hand laundries: supplying of laundered
linens (aprons, table covers, towels, napkins or diapers)
on a contract basis; cleaning, pressinf, and dyeing, and
minor repair of apparel and hor= d furnishings.
797. Photographic film processing laboratory
Processing of photographic film, motion picture or still,
in special plants and centers. Excluded is processing, in-
cidental to other operations, such as to a newspaper
office.
798. Toys, sporting goods; not elsewhere classified
799. Other manufacturing; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail. (Include carbon and stencil pa r.)
790. Other manufacturing; insufficient information given to
classify further.
70. Industrial Property; unclassified
708. General maintenance shop; not elsewhere classified
709. Industrial property; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail.
700. Industrial property; insufficient information given to
classify further.
S. STORAGE PROPERTY
Storagge includes all buildings, structures, or areas utilizecd.pri-
marily [or the storage or sheltering of .goods, merchandise, prod-
uct&, vehicles, or animals, including servicing, processing or
repair operations incidental to storage.
Storage properties are characterized by the presence of rela-
tively small numbers of persons in proportion to the area; any
new use which increases the number of occupants to a figure
comparable with other classes of properties changes the classifica-
tion of the building to that of the new use.
A•10
The resale (sale without transformation) of goods to business
units anti to institutions and government is included, such as the
resale of industrial and construction materials, machinery and
equipment; farm machinery, implements and supplies; and busi-
ness and professional. equipment. Warehousing, gradingg and
sorting, breaking bulk and repacking which is associated with
reselling is also included: Repacking in airtight containers is
canning and is classified in subdivisions 713 and 714.
If substantial mercantile or office operations exist (10 custom-
ers or more present at busy period) then classify where appropri-
ate in major division 5. .
81. Agricultural Products Storage
811. Seel ,., beans, nuts, silage storage in bulk
Storage of seals, beans or grain, natural feed, hay or nuts
in bulk in bins, silos, or piles in the open, cribs, exclud-
ing storage in barns, which is classified in Subdivision
815, and storage in elevators, which is classified in 816.
812. Boxed, crated or packaged agricultural products storage
Agricultural products stored in boxes, crates or cartons
and packages of wood, paper or cardboard of any size.
813. Loose or bagged agricultural products storage
Agricultural products stored in bags of any material and
any size or stored loose. Bagged products inside card-
board boxes arc classified in sulxlivision 812. loose
tobacco storage is classified in subdivision 814. Bulk
storage of seeds• feeds, deans, nuts and grain is classified
in subdivision 811.
814. Loose or baled tobacco storage
Tobacco stored in loose quantities or in bales in crates or
hogsheads, and barrels before or after auction, but before
manufacture of finished tobacco products. Tobacco cur-
ing sheds anti storage during processing are included in
subdivisions 656 and 725 respectively.
815. Barns, stables .
Storage in buildings called barns. All storage associated
with barns, such as animals, vehicles, feed, etc., is in-
cluded; stables are included. Excluded are silos which
are classified in subdivision 811.
816. Grain elevators
Include soy bean elevators
817. Livestock storage
Storage of livestock at any point beyond the raising
ranch or farm. At rail and.truck stockyards and other
livestock pens and yards.
818. Agricultural supply storage
Storage of materials for sale in agricultural areas. In-
cluded are feed, fertilizer and nonmotorized farm imple-
ments. Hay, grain, seed.and feed stores are included.
819. Agricultural products storage; not elsewhere classified.
specify in detail.
810. Agricultural products storage; insufficient information
given to classify further.
82. Textile Storage
821. Baled cotton storage
Includes cotton compress
822. Baled wool or wonted storage
823. Baled silk or synthetic fiber storage
824. Baled jute, hemp, flax, sisal, other mixed or blentled
fiber storage
825. Cloth and yarn storage
826. Wearing apparel, garments, and finished textile storage
827. Leather, leather products storage
828. Fur, skin, hair products storage
829. Textile storage; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
820. Textile storage; insufficient information given to classify
further.
83. Processed Food, Tobacco Storage
831. Packaged foodstuff storage
Foodstuffs stored in cardboard or paper packages.
832. Canned or bottled food or soft drink storage
Storage of cannel or bottled foodstuffs, including plants
which bottle materials made. elsewhere.
833. Loose or bagged processed food storage
Processed foods stored in bulk or in bags of any material
or any size. Animal feed in hay, grain, seed, anti feel
stores is classified under 818. Natural animal feeds stored
in bulk are classified in subdivision 811. Natural animal
feel stored in bags is classified in subdivision 813.
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL- FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
834. Food locker plants
835. Cold storage
Storage in refrigerated buildings or buildings with a
carefully controlled atmosphere regardless of type or size
of product or package. Ice storage is classified in sub-
division 897, food lockers 838.
836. Bulk sugar storage
837. Bulk flour or starch storage
838. Packaged tobacco product storage
Storage of finished tobacco products in any type package
of any type material.
839. Pe. food, tobacco storage; not elsewhere classified,
specify in detail
830. Processed food, tobacco storage; insufficient information
given to classify further.
81. Petroleum Products and Alcoholic Beverage Storage
Includes gases of all kinds, flammable liquids, and combustible
liquids, except those specifically mentioned in 86, below, such as
865 for paint and varnish.
841. Flammable or combustible liquids tank storage, bulk
plants, terminals, and tank farms. Includes airport fuel
tltspensing systems, but not refinery tankage (767) or
reservoir at oil well (674).
842. Gasometer and cryogenic gas storage
843. LP -Gas bulk plant
For filling of individual cylinders for the public, see
service stations in 571.
844. Missile and rocket fuel storage
At manufacturing plant,' launching site, and intermedi-
ate fixed storage locations.
845. Packaged petroleum products storage
846. Alcoholic beverage storage
Storage of liquor, beer, wine, and other alcoholic bever-
ages, including barrels, casks, kegs, and bottles.
849. Petroleum products and alcoholic beverage storage; not
elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
840. Petroleum products and alcoholic beverage storage; in-
sufficient information given to classify further.
85. Wood and Paper Products Storage
851. Lumberyard, building materials storage
Storage of lumber and building materials. Excluded is
storage of timber, pulpwood, logs, and wood fuel, classi-
fied in 662, and wood chips, 666.
852. Wood products, furniture storage
853. Fiber products storage
Storage of products made from fibers of ordinary com-
bustible materials, such as fiberboard; or noncombustible
fiber materials with combustible components, such as
fiberglass insulation. Included also are pulp, felt, excel-
sior, rope.
854. Rolled paper storage
855. Paper, paper products storage
Includes cartons, bags, waste pa er, and baled paper, but
excludes rolled paper (854) and pulp storage (853).
859. Wood and paper products storage; not elsewhere classi-
fied, specify in detail.
850. Wood and pa r products storage; insufficient informa-
tion given to classify further.
86. Chemical or Plastic, Chemical or Plastic Product Storage
For the purpose of this classification, a chemical is a material
which has had or will have a plant controlled change in its
molecular structure or composition, not involving polymeriza-
tion; while a plastic is a material whose molecule has been
polymerized.
861. Industrial chemical storage
862. Hazardous chemical storage
(For radioactive materials, use 611.)
863. Plastic, plastic product storage
864. Fertilizer storage. Also see 818.
865. Paint, varnish storage
866. Drugs, cosmetics, pharmaceutical storage
867. Rubber, rubber products storage
868. Photographic film storage
Storage of photographic films, new or exposed, including
motion picture film, X -ray film, industrial and hobby
film. Included are picture distribution facilities such as
film exchanges.
A•11
869. Chemical or plastic, chemical or plastic product storage;
not elsewhere classified, specify in detail. Includes soap
and detergents.
860. Chemical or plastic, chemical or plastic product storage;
insufficient information given to classify further.
87. Metal, Metal Product Storage
871. Basic metal form storage
872. Metal parts storage (often in trays or bins, or on racks)
873. Hardware storage, including storage of auto parts, auto
accessories, tools, plumber's supplies
874. Machinery storage
875. Electrical appliance and supply storage
876. Finished metal products storage (often in cartons or
crates)
877. Scrap and junkyards
Including nonmetal waste and scrap, such as wastepaper
and tires. For refuse use 912.
879. Metal, metal products storage; not elsewhere classified,
specify in detail.
870. Metal, metal products storage; insufficient information
given to classify further.
88. Vehicle Storage
881. Garage, residential parking
Parking of motor vehicles in one -story residential garages.
Dwelling garages are included whether separate or at-
tached. All other garages are classified in subdivision
882.
882. Garage, general vehicle parking
Parking structures for vehicles of various ownership tin-
der the direction of one management. Parking in open
lots, special open structures is included. Excluded are
facilities for repair of motor vehicles classified in sub-
division 573. Parking of vehicles in dwelling garages and
one -story residential garages are classified in subdivision
881.
883. Bus, truck, auto fleet, automobile dealer storage
Parking of motor vehicles under the same ownership and
management. Truck parking, auto fleet parking, bus
parking, trackless trolley parking, taxicab parking are
included. Machinery and equipment storage are excluded
and classified in subdivision 884.
884. Heavy machine and equipment storage
Parking of road, farm, and contracting equipTent in a
suitable managed location. Public works vehicles, con-
struction and earth - moving equipment, dump trucks and
cranes are included.
885. Boat, ship storage
A marine parking "garage." Docking and mooring facili-
ties for boats in the water. Included are launching facili-
ties and storage of boats, ships for relatively long periods
of time. Excluded are yacht club buildings which are
classified in subdivision 143, boat repairing yards which
are classified in subdivision 782 and marine service sta-
tions which are classified in subdivision 577.
886. Aircraft hangar
887. Railway storage
Locomotive storage, car storage and track repair equip-
ment are included. All fixed railroad storage facilities
are included. Railroad yards and signaling and switching
facilities are classified in division 95.
888. Fire stations
889. Vehicle storage; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail.
880. Vehicle storage; insufficient information given to classify
further.
89. General Item Storage
891. General warehouse
Warehouses storing wood furniture mainly are classified
in 852. Warehouses storing foodstuffs mainly are classified
in division 83. Warehouses storing textiles mainly are
classified in division 82.
892. Bagged mineral products storage
Includes cement, lime, gypsum.
893. Packaged mineral products storage
Includes glass, clay products, pottery, and earthenware.
894. Freight terminal
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
895. Coal, coke, briquette, and charcoal storage
Storage of solid fuels in bag, box, or bulk. For wood fuel
use 662.
896. Military stores, national defense storage; not elsewhere
classified.
897. Ice storage
Storage of natural and manufactured ice. Though tradi-
tionally stored in sawdust, separate, detached, portable
coin - operated storage and dispensing units are included
as are other forms of ice storage. Dry ice manufacturing
is classified in subdivision 761.
898. Wharf, pier
R99. General item storage; not elsewhere classified, specify io
detail.
8%. General item storage: insofficieot information given to
classify further.
80. Storage Properties, Unclassified
WK. Storage property: not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail.
SW. Storage property: insufficient information given to clas-
sify further.
9. SPECIAL PROPERTIES
These properties are not readily classified in any of the pre-
ceding Major Divisions. Thcy include mainly outdoor properties.
91. Construction, Unoccupied Property
Construction or demolition done by contractors or govern-
mental authorities. Included is work done by spet'ialist con-
tractors such as carpenters, plumbers, masons, plasterers and
technicians. Excluded are remodeling, repairs, constroction or
demolition done by the staff or employees of a pro erh or that
done in the normal operation of an enterprise. such as ilea ing
earth for mining.
911. Building under construction
912. Building udder demolition
913. Onrstnuction, other than buildings
91.1. Demolition, other that) buildings
915. \'avant property
Property without contorts.
916. Contractors shed
917. Idle property
Idle property with some or all contents of previous occu-
pancy.
918. Building under renovation
919. Construction. Unoccupied Property: not elsewhere classi-
. fled, specify in detail.
910. Construction. Unoccupied Property: insufficient informa-
tion given to classih further.
92. Special Structures
921. Bradge, trestle
Overheat elevated structures; such as bridge, trestles,
overpasses, elevated road and railway.
922. Tunnel
If under 100 feet classify in subdivision 923.
923. Underpass
924. Toll station
925. Shelter
Includes storm, tornado, bomb, or fallout
926. Outbuilding, excluding garage
927. Outdoor telephone booth
928. Aerial tramway
Includes ski lift and chair lifts
929. Special structures: not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail
920. Special structures: insufficim information given to
classify further
A -12
93. Outdoor Properties
931. Open land, field
Fires in grass, brush and light ground cover on property
without buildings. If building is present, include with
appropriate property. Forest fires are classified in Sub-
division 661. Felled timber and log piles are classified in
Subdivision 662. Farm crops are classified in subdivision
655.
932. Dump
Refuse disposal areas and dumps in open ground are
included.
933. Public mailbox
934. Cemetery
939. Outdoor properties; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail
930. Outdoor properties: insufficient information given to
classify further
94. Water Ards
941. In open sea, lake or river
942. Within designated port, channel or anchorage
943. Alongside quay, pier, or pilings
Excludes flammable liquid or gas loading or unloading
facility
944. At flammable liquid or gas loading or unloading facility
945. Aground
Indicate distance to nearest shoreline
949. Water areas: not elsewhere classified, specify in detail
940. Water areas: insufficient information given to classify
further
95. Railroad Property
Railroad, subway, railway, trolley car and other rail fixed
property are included in the term "railroad."
951. Railroad right of way
Includes area marked by fence or 30 feet beyond ballast
on each side, outside of switch yards, terminals or
sidings.
952. Switch yard, marshalling yard
953. Siding
The spurs within the industrial plant or other property
955. Railroad signaling and switch control equipment
959. Railroad property; not, elsewhere classified, specify in
detail
950. Railroad property; insufficient information given to clas-
sify further
96. Road Psperty
961. Limited access highway, divided highway
962. Paved public street
Includes associated parallel or diagonal parking on right
of way.
Excludes limited access or divided highway
963. Paved private street or way.
Includes paved driveways. Excludes uncovered parking
am.
964. Unpaved street, road or path
965. Uncovered parking area
Includes open parking lots, open car stacking mecha-
nisms. Excludes driveways (see 963).
969. Road property; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail
960. Road property; insufficient information given to classify
further
97. Aircraft Areas
971. In flight
972. On runway
Includes approach and overrun areas
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL FIXED PROPERTY USE CLASSIFICATIONS
973. On taxiway, uncovered parking area, maintenance area
Includes all airport property other than runway or load-
mg ramjp.
974. At loading ramp
975. On ground off airport complex
979. Aircraft fires; not elsewhere classified, specify in detail
970. Aircraft fires; insufficient information given to classify
further
99. Equipment Operating Areas
981. Construction site
Excluding oil or gas field
982. Oil or gas field
983. Pipe line or power line right of way
989. Equipment operating areas; not elsewhere classified.
specify in detail
980. Equipment o rating areas; insufficient information
gtven to clauifyefurther
90. Special Properties; Unclassified
909. Special properties; not elsewhere classified,. specify in
detail
900. Special properties; insufficient information given to clas-
sify further.
A -13
0. Property, Unclassified
009. Property, not elsewhere classified, specify in detail
000. Property, insufficient information given to classify
CFIRS CODE BOOK
APPENDIX A EXPLANATIONS
FOR INDIVIDUAL MOBILE PROPERTY CLASSIFICATIONS
1. Rood Transport Vehicles — Pamenger
Motor vehicles primarily for transporting people such as auto-
mobiles. buses, t:�xicabs; including abandoned vehicles. Mobile
living units off their wheels are classified in Division 47 of
Appendix A.
011 Automobile
Includes taxicab, limousine, race car. ambulance
012 Bus, trackless trolley
Includes school bus
013 All terrain vehicle
Includes n. -)torcvcle. golf cart, snowmobile, dune buggy
014 Motorhome
A mobile fan.ily unit, permanent or temporary. contain-
ing its own motive power
Includes campers.
015 Travel trailer, a portable structure built or placed on a
chassis and designed to be used as a temporary family unit
016 Camping trailer, a collapsible portable structure built on
a chassis and designed to be used as a temporary family
unit
017 Trailer, mobile building used for office, laboratory or
other nonresidential purposes whether on or off its wheels.
019 Road transport vehicles — passenger, not elsewhere classi-
fied, specify in detail
010 Road transport vehicles — passenger, insufficient informa-
tion given to classify further
2. Road Transport Vehicle — Freight
Vehicles primarily for transporting goexls includes abandoned
vehicles. For materials - handling equipment use subdivision 63.
021 Truck; general over one tun net weight
Includes solid chassis trucks, mail trucks. dump trucks.
fire apparatus.
022 Small trucks, under one ton net weight
Includes pickup, wagons and nonmotorized hauling rigs.
023 Truck, semi- trailer
024 Tank truck, nonflammable cargo
025 Tank truck, flammable liquid, chemical
026 Tank truck, compressed gas or LP -gas
027 Trash truck
Includes compactor, refuse. rendering
029 Road transport vehicle — freight, not elsewhere classified,
I ify in detail
020 Road transport vehicle — freight, insufficient information
given to classify further
3. Rail Transport Vehicle
Railroad, subway, railway, trolley car and other rail vehicles
are included in the term 'railroad."
031 Railroad car; passenger, diner
032 Railroad car; frei ht, box, hopper
033 Railroad car; tank
034 Railroad car; container, piggy -back
035 Locomotive, engine
036 Self- powered car
Includes trolley and rapid transit car; excludes trackless
trolley classified as a bus.
037 Maintenance equipment /car .
Includes caboose, crane.
039 Rail transport vehicle, not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail
030 Rail transport vehicle, insufficient information given to
classify further
4. Water Transport Vessels
All water vessels are included irrespective of ownership.
041 Motor craft (under 65 ft. LOA)
Vessels under 65 feet length overall. Commercial fishing
vessels are classified in Subdivision 48.
A -14
042 Vessel (under 1,000 GT)
Vessels over 65 feet length overall, but under 1,000 gross
tons. Included are water taxi., industrial vessels and
..yachts.,,
043 Ship; passenger
044 Ship; tank
045 Ship; combat
046 Ship; cargo, .her
Vessels not classified in Subdivisions 41, 42, 43, 44 and 45.
047 Nonself- propelled vessel
All vessels without their own - motive power. Included are
towed petroleum balloons, barges and other towed or tow-
able vessels. Sailboats are classified in Subdivision 49.
048 Commercial fishing vessel
Includes those on inland, coastal and ocean waters, and
operation of oyster beds, fish hatcheries, and factory ves-
sels. A fish hatchery itself is classified as fixed property; use
code 665.
049 Water transport vessels; not elsewhere classified, specify
in detail. Includes sailboats without auxiliary power.
040 Water transport vessels; insufficient information given to
classify further.
5. Air Transport Vehicles
Transport by air of Passengers and freight, whether by regular
services or by private charter.
051 Personal, business, and utility aircraft under 12,500 lbs.
gross weight
052 Personal, business and utility aircraft 12,500 lbs. gross
weight and over
053 Commercial transport aircraft, reciprocating engine pow-
ered, fixed wing
054 Commercial transport aircraft, turbine engine powered,
fixed wing
055 Helicopters and vertical takeoff aircraft, nonmilitary
056 Military aircraft, combat types (attack bombers, fighters,
patrol)
057 Military aircraft, noncombat types (cargo, training, utility,
reconnaissance)
058 Ground effect machines (hovercraft), nonmilitary
059 Air transport vehicles; not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail. Lighter than air, glider, kite are included.
050 Air transport vehicles; insufficient information given to
classify further.
6. Heavy Equipment
061 Earth moving equipment
Includes bull dozer, shovel, grader, scraper, trencher, plow.
062 Construction equipment
Includes water drilling equipment, pile driver, tunneling
equipment, air compressor etc.
063 Materials handling equipment
Includes fork lift, industrial tow motor loader, stacker.
064 Crane
065 Tractor, harvester, picker
066 Drilling rig, petroleum, gas only
067 Armored equipment
068 Includes armored car, and military vehicle
Space vehicle, manned or unmanned
Includes rocket and missile for landing site, see fixed
069 property; use 631.
Heavy equipment, not elsewhere classified, specify in
detail
060 Heavy equipment, insufficient information given to clas-
sify further
7. Special Vehicles
071 Garden equipment
Includes power driven lawn, yard and snow equipment.
079 Special vehicles, not elsewhere classified, specify in detail
070 Special vehicles, insufficient information given to classify
further
APPENDIX
1�
CODE
EXPLANATIONS
SOURCE OF HEAT CAUSING The Source of Heat Causing Ignition identifies the piece
IGNITION of equipment or object which provided.the heat that
caused the ignition. If the source was not equipment,
(often the case in an exposure fire), see codes 90
through 98. In many cases, the source of the heat will be
neither a piece of equipment nor an exposure fire. In
these instances enter a 98 - No equipment involved.
CODE SOURCE OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION
1 X Heating Systems
11 Central heating unit.
Includes furnace, boiler power burner, stoker. Use 71 for industrial furnace.
12 Water heater.
13 Fixed or stationary local heating unit.
Includes wall furnace, unit heater, room heater, fixed heating stove, baseboard heater.
14 Fireplace, indoor.
15 Portable local heating unit.
Includes space heater, room heater, portable salamander.
16 Chimney, gas vent flue.
17 Chimney connector, vent connector (connects firebox to chimney).
is Steam line, heating pipe.
19 Heating system; not elsewhere classified.
10 Heating system: insufficient information given to classify further.
2X Cooking Equipment
21 Fixed or stationary surface unit.
Includes stove excludes charcoal grills which are classified in 26.
22 Fixed or stationary oven.
Includes rotisserie.
23 Fixed or stationary food warming appliance.
Includes coffee um, steam table, warming drawer, warming table.
24 Deep fat fryer.
25 Portable cooking or warming unit.
Includes hot plate, camp stove, toaster, waffle iron.
26 Open fired grill.
Includes charcoal, wood or paper fired, hibachi, barbeque.
27 Grease hood or duct.
29 Cooking equipment; not elsewhere classified.
20 Cooking equipment; insufficient information given to classify further.
3X Air Conditioning, Refrigeration Equipment
31 Central air conditioning or refrigeration equipment.
32 Water cooling device, tower.
33 Fixed, stationary local refrigerator unit.
Includes cold box, freezer, refrigerator.
34 Fixed, stationary local air conditioning unit.
35 Portable air conditioning or refrigeratin unit.
Includes dehumidifier.
CODE SOURCE OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION (continued)
39 Air conditioning, refrigeration equipment; not elsewhere classified.
30 Air conditioning, refrigeration equipment; insufficient information given to classify further.
4X .Electrical Distribution Equipment
41 Fixed wiring.
Includes power lines, junction boxes, cables, wiring in raceways.
42 Transformer and associated overcurrent and disconnect equipment.
43 Meters.
44 Power switch gear and overcurrent protection devices. Includes panelboard or switchboard,
fuses, circuit breakers.
45 Switch, receptacle, outlet.
46 Lighting fixture, lamp holder or sign.
47 Cord, plug.
Includes "temporary" extension, appliance cord or plug.
48 Lamps.
49 Electrical distribution equipment; not elsewhere classified.
40 Electrical distribution equipment; insufficient information given to classify further.
5X Appliances and Equipment (other than elsewhere classified)
51 Television, radio phonograph.
Includes tape recorders, sound or picture receiving equipment or reproduction equipment.
52 Dryer.
Includes coin operated; extractor removing any liquids, solvents, etc.
53 Washing machine.
Includes laundry, coin operated.
54 Floor care equipment.
Includes vacuum cleaners; excluding "ride on" type which are classified as Industrial Truck in
Section 96.
55 Separate motor and generator.
Includes those not an integral part of an appliance and those separated by a belt or chain from
the equipment they drive.
56 Electric hand tools.
Includes soldering iron, drill, etc.
57 Portable electric appliance designed to produce controlled heat (not elsewhere classified).
Includes electric blanket, steam iron.
58 Portable electric appliance designed not to produce heat (not elsewhere classified). Includes
electric razor, can opener.
59 Appliance, equipment; not elsewhere classified.
50 Appliance, equipment; insufficient information given to classify further.
8X Special Equipment
61 Electronic Equipment.
Includes radar, X -ray, computer, telephone, transmitter.
62 Vending machine or drinking fountain.
63 Office machine.
64 Biomedical equipment or device.
Includes anesthetizing machine.
B -2
CODE SOURCE OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION (continued)
65 Separate pump or compressor.
66 Internal combustion engine.
67 Conveyor.
68 Printing press.
69 Special equipment; not elsewhere classified.
60 Special equipment; insufficient information given to classify further.
7X Processing Equipment
71 Furnace, oven or kiln.
Excludes those used for food preparation or heat treating.
72 Casting, molding, forging equipment.
Includes glass forming, die casting.
73 Heat treating equipment.
Includes quench tanks, and associated equipment.
74 Working, shaping machine.
Includes sawing, planing, grinding, machining forming, opening, picking, carding, weaving.
75 Coating machine.
Includes asphalt saturating, rubber spreading.
76 Painting equipment.
Includes dipping, spraying, flow - coating equipment.
77 Chemical process equipment.
Includes digester, reactor, black liquor recovery, distilling.
78 Waste recovery equipment.
Includes garnetting, solvent recovery.
79 Processing equipment; not elsewhere classified.
70 Processing equipment; insufficient information given to classify further.
8X Service and Maintenance Equipment
81 Incinerator.
82 Bearing or brake.
83 Rectifier, charger.
Includes inverter, battery.
84 Tarpot, tar kettle.
85 Arc or oil lamp.
Includes gas mantle, arc - lighted motion picture projector.
86 Elevator.
89 Service and maintenance equipment; not elsewhere classified.
80 Service and maintenance equipment; insufficient information given to classify further.
9X Other Object, Exposure Fire
91 Separate; removed object.
(Ignition of a building separated from the fire by a distance of at least 50 feet).
92 Separate; detached object.
(Ignition of a building separated from the fire by a distance of more than one foot but less than
50 feet).
93 Separate; adjoining object.
(Ignition of a building separated from the fire by a distance of less than one foot, or by an
unpierced wall).
CODE SOURCE OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION (continued)
94 Attached protected object.
(Ignition of a building communicating with another, but separated by pierced fire walls or rated
fire cutoffs and with all common fire wall openings protected by standard installation of fire
doors and cutoffs).
95 Attached; unprotected object.
(Ignition of a building, adjoining another building not meeting the above definitions, and
separated by pierced walls of substandard type or without standard protection of openings).
96 Vehicle.
98 No equipment involved ---see Form of Heat Causing Ignition (i.e., cigarette, cutting torch, etc.).
99 Other object, exposure fire; not elsewhere classified.
90 Other object, exposure fire; insufficient information given to classify further.
00 Unknown.
FORM OF HEAT This entry is used to specify the type and form
CAUSING IGNITION of heat energy that caused ignition. To locate the
proper code, determine the appropriate general
form of heat from the following category headings
(a) through (h). Under the appropriate category,
find the specific form of heat applicable.
CODE FORM OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION
1 X Heat From Fuel -Fired or Fuel- Powered Object
(Gas is a gas fuel; gasoline is a liquid fuel.)
11 Spark, ember or flame escaping from gas fueled equipment.
12 Heat from gas fueled equipment.
Includes pilot light or normal flame.
13 Spark, ember or flame escaping from liquid fueled equipment.
14 Heat from liquid fueled equipment.
Includes pilot light or normal flame.
15 Spark, ember or flame escaping from solid fueled equipment.
16 Heat from solid fueled equipment.
17 Spark, ember or flame escaping from equipment —fuel not known.
18 Heat from equipment —fuel not known.
19 Heat from fuel fired or fuel powered object; not elsewhere classified.
10 Heat from fuel fired or fuel powered object; insufficient information given to classify further
2X Heat From Electrical Equiprr ^nt Arcing or Overloaded
21
Short circuit arc, water caused.
22
Short circuit arc, mechanical damage.
23
Short circuit arc, defective or wom insulation.
24
Short circuit arc, unspecified.
25
Arc from faulty contact, loose connection, broken conductor.
26
Arc or spark from operating equipment or switch.
27
Heat from overloaded equipment.
Includes wire, motor.
CODE FORM OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION (continued)
28 Fluorescent light ballast.
29 Heat from electrical equipment arcing or overloaded: not elsewhere classified.
20 Heat from electrical equipment arcing or overloaded: insufficient information given to
classify further.
3X Heat From Smoking Material in Use of After Use
31 Cigarette.
32 Cigar.
33 Pipe.
39 Heat from smoking material. not elsewhere classified.
30 Heat from smoking material: insufficient information given to classify further.
4X Heat From Open Flame or Spark
41 Cutting torch operation (separating metals).
42 Welding torch operation (joining metals).
43 Torch operation, other than cutting and welding.
Includes plumbers furnace, blow torch, plumbers torch, bunsen burner, soldering and
heating operations, paint stripping torch, and other torch operations.
44 Candle, taper.
45 Match.
46 Lighter (flame type).
47 Open fire.
Includes campfire, bonfire. warning flare, rubbish fire, open trash burner, open inciter& -
lot, outdoor fireplace. control burn.
48 Backfire from internal combustion engine.
49 Heat from open flame or spark. not elsewhere classified.
40 Heat from open flame or spark. insufficient information given to classify further.
5X Heat From Hot Object
51 Heat or spark from friction.
Includes lire overheated.
52 Molten or hot material.
Includes molten metal, hot forging, hot glass, conventional exhaust system.
53 Hot ember or ash.
54 Electric lamp.
Includes light bulb.
55 Rekindle, reignition.
56 Heat from properly operating electrical equipment.
57 Heat from improperly operating electrical equipment.
58 Catalytic converter exhaust systems.
59 Heal from hot object: not elsewhere classified.
50 Heat from hot object. insufficient information given to classify further.
8X Heat From Explosives
61 . Explosives.
Includes bombs, ammunition, military rocket.
62 Blasting agent.
66 Incendiary device.
Includes Molotov cocktail.
69 Heat from explosives: not elsewhere classified.
5 -3
CODE FORM OF HEAT CAUSING IGNITION (continued)
so Heat from explosives: insufficient information given to classify further.
7X Heat From Natural Source
71 Sun's heal.
Usually magnified through broken glass, or 91896 bottle.
72 Spontaneous ignition, chemical reaction.
73 Lightning discharge.
74 Static discharge.
79 Heat from natural sources. not elsewhere classified.
70 Heat from natural sources: insufficient information given to classify further.
8X Heat Spreading From Another Hostile Fire (Exposure)
81 Heat from direct flame or convection currents.
82 Radiated heat.
83 Heat from flying brand, ember zr spark.
84 Conducted heat.
89 Heat spreading from another hostile fire: not elsewhere classified.
80 Heat spreading from another hostile fire: insufficient information given to classify further.
9X Heat From Fireworks (see definitions, page 9)
91 Safe and Sane.
92 Dangerous (classified and labeledl
93 Dangerous (All unclassified fireworks).
94 Agriculture and Wildlife.
95 Exempt (Religious. commercial, industrial).
96 Model rocket premanufactured and sealed engines.
97 Amateur or experimental rocketry.
98 Emergency signaling device.
OX Form of Heat Causing Ignition
00 Undetermined.
B -4
ACT OR OMISSION If an act or lade of action On the part of a person
CAUSING IGNITION or group of persons appears to have caused the
fire to start, enter the appropriate human act or
omission use from the fdkswirig list. Included in
possible human acts or omissions are not only
delberate acts and misuse or neglect of equip-
ment acts, but also design, construction. and in*
stallation failures.
CODE ACT OR OMISS10N CAUSING IGNITION
1 X Incendiary Act
Physical evidence indicates that fire was deliberately or maliciously set.
11 Incendiary act, not during civil disturbance, juvenile and adult.
12 Incendiary ad, during civil disturbance, juvenile and adult.
13 Incendiary act, not during civil disturbance, juvenile.
14 Incendiary act, during civil disturbance, juvenile.
15 Incendiary act, not during civil disturbance, adult.
16 Incendiary act, during civil disturbance, adult.
17 Incendiary act, not during civil disturbance, person(s) unknown.
18 Incendiary act, during civil disturbance, person(s) unknown.
2X Suspicious Act
Circumstances indicate possibility of a deliberate fire.
21 Suspicious act, not during civil disturbance, juvenile and adult.
22 Suspicious act, during civil disturbance, juvenile and adult.
23 Suspicious act, riot during civil disturbance, juvenile.
24 Suspicious act, during civil disturbance, juvenile.
25 Suspicious act, not during civil disturbance, adult.
26 Suspicious act, during civil disturbance, adult.
27 Suspicious act, not during civil disturbance, person(s) unknown.
28 Suspicious act, during civil disturbance, parson(s) unknown.
3X Misuse of Heat of Ignition
31 Abandoned or discarded material: cigarette, cigar, etc.
32 Thawing.
33 Felling asleep.
34 Inadequate control of open fire, including smoking out animal /insects.
35 Cutting or welding too close to.
36 Children playing with, or child playing.
37 Unconscious, mental or physical impairment, drug or alcohol stupor.
38 Used contrary to directions for use.
39 Misuse of heat of ignition; not elsewhere classified
30 Misuse of heat of ignition; insufficient Information given to classify further.
CODE
ACT OR OMISSION CAUSING IGNITION (continued)
CODE
ACT OR OMISSION CAUSING IGNITION (continued)
4X Misuse
of Material Ignited
9X Other Act or Omission
41
Fuel spilled or released accidentally.
91
Animals.
42
Improper fueling technique.
92
Rekindles from a previous fire.
43
Flammable liquid used to kindle fire.
99
Act or omission: not elsewhere classified.
44
Washing part, cleaning, refinishing, repainting.
90
Act or omission: insufficient information to classify further.
45
Improper container.
46
Combustible too close.
AREA OF ORIGIN The Area of Origin identifies the particular specs or
47
Improper storage.
location where the ignition first occurred. It is either
48
Children playing with, or child playing.
a room or part of 8 room or possibly an open area
49
Misuse of material ignited: not elsewhere classified.
devoted to a single use. Enter the appropriate code
40
Misuse of material ignited: insufficient information given to classify further.
from the following list:
5X Mechanical Failure or Malfunction
CODE
AREA OF ORIGIN
51
Part failure —leak, break, etc.
OX Means
of Egress
52
Automatic control failure.
01
Hallway, corridor, mall.
53
Manual control failure.
02
Stairway, exterior.
54
Short circuit or ground fault.
Includes fire escape, ramp.
55
Other electrical failure.
03
Stairway, interior.
56
Lack of maintenance, worn out.
Includes ramp.
59
Mechanical failure or malfunction: not elsewhere classified.
04
Escalator.
50
Mechanical failure or malfunction: insufficient information given to classify further.
05
Lobby, entrance way.
8X Construction, Design, or Installation Deficiency
09
Other means of egress.
61.
Design deficiency.
1 X Assembly, Sales Areas (groups of people)
62
Construction deficiency.
11
Large assembly area with fixed seats (100 or more persons).
63
Installed too close to combustibles.
Includes auditorium, chapel, place of worship, theater, arena, and lecture hall.
64
Other installation deficiency.
12
Large open room without fixed seats (100 or more persons).
65
Property too close to— Includes exposure fire.
Includes ballroom, gymnasium, roller rink, bowling alley lanes, etc.
69
Construction, design, or installation deficiency: not elsewhere classified.
13
Smell assembly area with or without fixed seats.
60
Construction, design, or installation deficiency: insufficient information to classify
Includes classroom, meeting room, etc.
9
further.
14
Lounge area.
Includes living room, common room, TV room, den, recreation room, family room, sitting room,
7 X Operational
Deficiencies
music room, etc.
71
Collision, overturn, knockdc•.vn.
15
Sales, showroom area.
72
Accidentally turned on or iti.t turned off.
Includes shop; for display window, use 56.
73
Unattended.
16
Library,
74
Overloaded.
Includes art gallery, exhibit space.
78
Alteration of designed use.
17
Swimming pool.
79
Other operational deficiency.
19
Other assembly areas.
70
Insufficient information.
t3X Natural
Conditions
2X Function Areas
21
Sleeping room for under 5 persons.
81
High wind.
Includes patient's room, bedroom, cell, lockup, etc.
82
Earthquake.
22
Sleeping area for 5 more persons.
83
High water including floods.
Includes ward, dormitory, barracks, etc.
89
Other natural conditions.
23
Dining area, lunchroom, Cafeteria.
80
Insufficient information.
Includes dining room, mess room, canteen, bar, beverage service.
B -5
CODE AREA OF ORIGIN (continued)
24 Kitchen, cooking area.
25 Lavatory, locker room, cloakroom.
Includes checkroom, rest room, bathroom, powder room, washroom, shower room, sauna
bath, outhouse.
26 Laundry room or area.
Includes wash house.
27 Office.
3X Function Areas (continued)
31 Laboratory.
32 Printing, photographic room or area.
33 First aid, treatment room.
Includes minor surgery.
34 Operating room.
Includes recovery room, operating theater.
35 Electronic equipment room or area.
Includes control center, radar room, electronic computer area, data processing center, tele-
phone equipment, telephone booth, etc.
36 Performance, stage area.
Includes backstage, dressing room, ice rink, boxing ring or basketball floor.
37 Projection room or area.
Includes stage light and spotlight areas.
38 Process, manufacturing area.
Includes workroom.
39 Other function areas.
4X Storage Areas
41 Product storage room or area, storage tank, storage bin.
Includes all areas where products are held awaiting process, shipment, use or sale.
42 Closet.
43 Supply storage room or area, attic.
Includes tool room, maintenance supply room, supply room, dead storage room, etc.
44 Records storage room or vault.
45 Shipping, receiving loading area.
Includes packing department, mail room, loading bay.
46 Trash, rubbish area.
Includes wastepaper, industrial waste container, compactor, garbage or trash chute without
incinerator; See 64 for incinerator.
47 Garage, carport, vehicle storage area.
49 Other storage areas.
5X Service Facilities
51 Elevator, dumb - waiter including shaft.
52 Utility shaft.
Includes pipe, ventilation and conduit.
53 Light Shaft.
54 Chute.
Includes laundry, mail, etc. Use 46 for trash chute.
B•6
CODE AREA OF ORIGIN (continued)
55 Duct.
Includes air conditioning, heating, cable, exhaust, etc.
56 Display window.
57 Chimney.
58 Conveyor.
59 Other service facilities.
8X Service and Equipment Areas
61 Machinery room or area.
Includes elevator machinery room, engine room, pump room, head house, refrigeration roan.
etc.
62 Heating equipment room or area, water heater area.
63 Switchgear area, transformer vault.
64 Incinerator room or area.
Includes all incinerator operations, see 46 for rubbish area without incinerator.
65 Maintenance shop or area.
Includes repair shop, welding shop, paint shop, workshop, paint spraying.
66 Test cell.
67 Enclosure with pressurized air.
68 Enclosure with enriched oxygen atmosphere.
69 Other service and equipment areas.
7X Structural Areas
71 Crawl space, sub - structure space.
72 Exterior balcony, open porch.
73 Ceiling and floor assembly; concealed floor /ceiling space.
74 Ceiling and room assembly; concealed roof /ceiling space.
75 • Wall assembly, concealed wall space.
76 Exterior wall surface.
77 Exterior roof surface.
78 Awning.
79 Other structural area.
8X Vehicle Areas
81 Transportation equipment; passenger area.
82 Transportation equipment; trunk or load carrying area.
83 Transportation equipment; engine area, running gear, wheels, etc.
84 Transportation equipment; fuel tank, fuel line area.
85 Transportation equipment; operating or control area.
Includes the bridge of ships, cockpit of planes, cab of tricks, etc.
89 Other vehicle area.
9X Other
91 On or near railroad right of way, embankment.
92 On or near highway, public way, street.
CODE AREA OF ORIGIN (continued)
93 Court, terrace, patio.
94 Lawn, field, open area.
Includes farmland, park, vacant lot.
95 Wiklland area, woods.
97 Muttipie location or use area.
98 Unclassified.
99 Unable to determine.
90 Unspecified, or insufficient information given to classify further.
00 Unknown.
TYPE OF MATERIAL This entry identifies the principle type of material
FIRST IGNITED which first ignited. In those instances where sev-
eral types of material were involved, enter the ma-
terial which contributed most.
CODE TYPE OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED
1 X Gas
11 Natural gas.
12. LP -City Gas (LP and air mix).
13 Manufactured gas.
14 LP -Gas.
15 Anesthetic gas.
18 Acetylene.
17 Specialty gas —other than anesthetic.
19 Gas; not elsewhere classified.
10 Gas; insufficient information given to classify further.
2 X Flammable or Combustible Liquid
21 High volatile flammable liquid, Class IA, flashpoint less than 73 degrees F, boiling point less
than 100 degrees F.
22 Gasoline type of flammable liquid, Class 1 B, flashpoint less than 73 degrees F; boiling point
100 degrees F or above.
23 Gasoline.
24 Intermediate type flammable liquid, Class 1 C. flashpoint 73 degrees F or above, but less than
100 degrees F.
25 Kerosene type flammable liquid. Class 11, flashpoint 100 degrees F or above, but less than 140
degrees F.
26 Heavy fuel oil type combustible liquid, Class III A, flashpoint 140 degrees F or above, but less
- than 200 degrees F.
27 Lubricating oil type combustible liquid, Class III B, flashpoint 200 degrees F or above.
29 Flammable or combustible liquid, unlisted.
20 Flammable or combustible liquid; insufficient information given to classify further.
CODE TYPE OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED (continued)
3 X Volatile Solid (material with a melting point between 100 degrees F and 250 degrees F)
31 Fat or grease (food).
Includes butter, tallow, margarine, lard.
32 Grease (nonfood).
Includes petroleum jelly.
33 Polish.
Includes paraffin, wax.
34 Adhesive.
Includes glue, gelatin.
35 Resin.
Includes rosin, damas, elemi, kauri.
36 Tar, asphalt, pitch.
39 Volatile solid; not elsewhere classified.
30 Volatile solid; insufficient information given to classify further.
4X Chemical, Metal, Plastic, Applied Paint
41 Solid chemical.
42 Magnesium.
43 Titanium, zirconium.
44 Other metal.
45 Plastic.
46 Paint, varnish — applied.
47 Radioactive material.
48 Explosives.
49 Chemical, metal, plastic, applied paint; not elsewhere classified.
40 Chemical, metal, plastic, applied paint; insufficient information given to classify further.
5 X Natural Product
51 Rubber.
Includes synthetic rubber.
52 Cork.
53 Leather.
54 Grass, leaves, hay and straw.
55 Grain, natural fiber (pre - process).
Includes feathers, felt, kapok, hessian, hemp, sisal, jute, cocofilm, flax, cotton, etc.
56 Coal, coke, briquettes, peat.
57 Food, starch.
58 Tobacco.
59 Natural product; not elsewhere classified.
50 Natural product; insufficient information given to classify further.
B -7
CODE TYPE OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED (continued)
8X Wood. Paper
61 Wood, growing.
62 Wood, felled, but unsawn.
63 Wood sawn.
Includes all finished lumber.
64 Wood shavings.
Includes sawdust, excelsior.
65 Hardboard, plywood.
66 Fiberboard (low density material), wood pulp.
Includes beaverboard.
67 Paper, untreated, uncoated (for waxed paper see No. 83).
68 Cardboard.
69 Wood, paper; not elsewhere classified.
60 Wood, paper; insufficient information given to classify further.
7X Fabric, Textile, Fur (classify by predominant type of material)
71 Synthetic fabric, fiber, finished goods.
72 Cotton or rayon - -cotton fabric or finished goods.
Includes canvas. Excludes waterproof canvas —See No. 84.
73 Wool or wool mixture iabric or finished goods.
74 Fur, silk, or other fabric or finished goods.
75 Wig.
76 Human hair.
79 Fabric, textile, fur; not elsewhere classified.
70 Fabric, textile, fur; insufficient information given to classify further.
8X Material Compounded with Oil
81 Linoleum.
82 Oil cloth.
83 Treated and/or coated paper.
Includes waxed paper.
84 Waterproof canvas.
85 Oily rags,
86 Asphalt treated material.
89 Material compounded with oil; not elsewhere classified.
80 Material compounded with oil; insufficient information given to classify further.
9 X Type of Material Ignited —other or Undetermined
98 Type of material ignited --not applicable.
99 Type of material ignited; not elsewhere classified.
90 Type of material ignited; insufficient information given to classify further.
00 Unknown. ,
B -8
FORM OF MATERIAL Enter the primary use of the material first ignited.
FIRST IGNITED
CODE FORM OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED
1 X Structural Component or Finish
11 Exterior roof covering, surface or finish.
12 Exterior sidewall covering, surface or finish.
Includes eave.
13 Exterior trim and appurtenances.
Includes door, porch, platform.
14 Floor covering, surface.
Includes carpet, rug, flooring, stair.
15 Interior wall covering, surface (items permanently affixed to wall and door surface).
Includes cloth (for curtain, drapery, see 36).
16 Ceiling covering, surface.
Includes cloth permanently affixed to ceiling, acoustical tile.
17 Structural member or framing.
18 Insulation, thermal and acoustical (within wall, partition, or floor /ceiling space).
19 Structural component or finish; not elsewhere classified.
10 Structural component or finish; insufficient information given to classify further.
2X Furniture (includes built -in)
21 Upholstered sofa, chair, vehicle seats.
22 Not- upholstered chair. bench.
23 Cabinetry.
Includes filing cabinet, piano, organ, dresser, chest of drawers, desk, table, bookcase.
24 Ironing board.
29 Furniture; not elsewhere classified.
20 Furniture; insufficient information given to classify further.
3X Soft Goods and Wearing Apparel
31 Mattress, pillow.
32 Bedding, blanket, sheet, comforter.
Includes heating pad.
33 Linen, other than bedding.
Includes towel, tablecloth.
34 Wearing apparel, not on a person.
35 Wearing apparel, on a person.
36 Curtain, blind, drapery, tapestry.
37 Goods —not made up.
Includes fabric, yard goods.
38 Luggage.
39 Soft goods and wearing apparel; not elsewhere classified.
30 - Soft goods and wearing apparel; insufficient information given to classify further.
4X Adornment, Recreational Material
41 Christmas tree.
42 Decoration for special event.
CODE FORM OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED (continued)
43 Book.
44 Magazine, newspaper, writing paper.
Includes files.
45 Toy, game.
46 Awning, canopy.
47 Tarpaulin, tent.
49 Adornment, recreational material; not elsewhere classified.
40 Adornment, recreational material; insufficient information given to classify further.
5 X Supplies or Stock
51 Box, carton, bag.
52 Basket, barrel.
53 Pallet, skid (not in use).
54 Rope, cord, twine, yam.
55 Packing, wrapping material.
56 Bale storage.
57 Bulk storage.
58 Cleaning supplies.
Includes broom, brush, mop, cleaning cloth.
59 Supplies or stock; not elsewhere classified.
50 Supplies or stock; insufficient information given to classify further.
6 X Power Transfer Equipment or Fuel
61 Electrical insulation, cable.
62 Transformer.
63 Conveyor belt, drive belt, V -belt.
64 Tire.
65 Fuel.
69 Power transfer equipment or fuel; not elsewhere classified.
60 Power transfer equipment or fuel; insufficient information given to classify further.
7 X General Form
71 Agricultural product.
72 Fence, pole.
73 Fertilizer.
74 Natural form, growing, includes forest or brush fires.
75 Rubbish, trash, waste.
76 Cooking materials.
CODE FORM OF MATERIAL FIRST IGNITED (continued)
8X Special Form
81 Dust, fiber or lint.
82 Pyrotechnics, explosives.
83 Atomized, vaporized liquid.
84 Chips.
85 Pelletized material.
86 Gas or liquid in or from pipe or container.
Includes accelerant.
87 Rolled material.
Includes rolled paper.
9 X Form of Material- -Other or Undetermined
99 Form of material; not elsewhere classified.
90 Form of material; insufficient information given to classify further.
8 -9