REPORT/RECOMMENDATION TO THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
OF THE COUNTY OF SAN BERNARDINO
AND RECORD OF ACTION
October 8, 2019
FROM
GARY McBRIDE, Chief Executive Officer, County of San Bernardino
DON TRAPP, Interim Fire Chief/Fire Warden, San Bernardino County Fire Protection District
SUBJECT
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Adoption of Ordinance Amending Section 23.0801 of the County Code Relating to Roof Covering Requirements
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RECOMMENDATION(S)
Recommendation
Adopt ordinance amending Section 23.0801 of the County Code relating to roof covering requirements, which was introduced on September 24, 2019 (Item No. 59).
(Presenter: Michael A. Horton, Fire Marshal, 386-8431)
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COUNTY AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Promote the Countywide Vision.
Provide for the Safety, Health and Social Service Needs of County Residents.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Since there is no financial impact to the County from this ordinance, approval of this item will not result in the use of Discretionary General Funding (Net County Cost).
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
The proposed ordinance was introduced on September 24, 2019 (Item No. 59). The recommendation before the Board of Supervisors today is to adopt the ordinance on the Consent Calendar.
The subject ordinance amends Section 23.0801 of the County Code to add an exception to the replacement requirement for certain wood shake shingle roofs within areas in the mountain communities that are particularly prone to wildland brush fires (Fire Safety Overlay area). More specifically, the ordinance provides that roof coverings installed prior to January 1, 2009, with fire retardant treated wood or other organic material with a Class "A" rated assembly under a permit from the County's Building and Safety Division and supporting documentation showing date of installation, may be accepted subject to inspection and approval by the Fire Chief or designee. The inspection will also look for adequate defensible space around the structure(s). If ...
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