SUMMARY OF CITY OF REDDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2691
Pursuant to Government Code section 36933(c)(1), the following is a summary report of the City of Redding’s Ordinance No. 2691 an ordinance of the City Council of the City of Redding amending Redding Municipal Code Title 9 (Health and Safety), Chapter 9.20 (Fire Prevention).
The proposed ordinance was introduced by title only at the regular Redding City Council meeting held on May 5, 2026, and will be considered for adoption at its next regular meeting on May 19, 2026. The purpose of the amendments is to adopt the 2025 edition of the California Fire Code and the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code. The amendments are intended to clarify current code language while maintaining the intent and content of application in the Redding Municipal Code, and to ensure that necessary local amendments specific to fire and life safety hazards are implemented.
The ordinance proposes amending, or adding, the following sections:
Sections:
9.20.010 Adoption
9.20.020 Title
9.20.030 Supplemental rules, regulations and standards
9.20.040 Fire Prevention division
9.20.050 Self-inspection
9.20.060 Appeals
9.20.070 Violation penalties
9.20.080 Enforcement - Citation authority
9.20.100 Open burning, recreational fires, and outdoor fireplaces
9.20 110 Fire apparatus access roads
9.20.120 Premises identification
9.20.130 Fire hydrants
9.20.140 Fire protection systems
9.20.150 Existing buildings
9.20.160 High-piled combustible storage
9.20.170 Fire safety during construction and demolition
9.20.180 Regulations for fireworks
9.20.190 Very high severity zone and construction standard
9.20.195 Flammable and combustible liquid storage
9.20.200 Referenced standards
9.20.210 Appendix B – Fire flow requirements for buildings
9.20.220 Appendix C – Footnote additions
9.20.230 Appendix D
A copy of the full ordinance is available for inspection at the City of Redding, Office of the City Clerk.
DATED: May 14, 2026
May 14, 2026 #12327214
