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This memorandum discusses the requirement for fire sprinkler systems in qualifying Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) to be sold as condominiums. It provides a status report following the California Legislature's passing of Assembly Bill 1033, which allows for the condominium conversion of ADUs. The Fire Department recommends amending the San José Municipal Code to mandate fire sprinkler systems in these units, citing safety data and trends in residential fires. The memorandum outlines the importance of fire sprinklers in reducing fire-related deaths and injuries, particularly in densely populated areas.
Key points
The memorandum is addressed to the Community and Economic Development Committee from Fire Chief Robert Sapien, Jr.
It discusses the requirement for fire sprinkler systems in ADUs being sold as condominiums.
California Assembly Bill 1033 enables the conversion of ADUs to condominiums.
The Fire Department recommends amending the San José Municipal Code to require fire sprinklers in ADUs.
Data shows that residential sprinklers significantly reduce fire-related deaths and injuries.
The memorandum includes discussions with state agencies regarding fire safety measures for ADUs.
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COMMITTEE AGENDA: ITEM: 11/18/24 (d)3 TO: COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC FROM: Robert Sapien, Jr. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE SUBJECT: SEE BELOW Approved DATE: November 4, 2024 Date: 11/8/24 SUBJECT: FIRE SPRINKLER SYSTEMS IN QUALIFYING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS CONDOMINIUMS RECOMMENDATION Accept the status report on requiring fire sprinkler systems in qualifying Accessory Dwelling Units to be sold as condominiums. BACKGROUND In January 2024, the California Legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 1033 1 to enable condominium conversion of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs). This bill enacted California Code Section 66342 2 and enabled cities to opt in and adopt local ordinances to allow the conveyance of an ADU as a condominium. On June 11, 2024, City Council adopted an ordinance of the City of San José amending various sections of Title 20 (Zoning Ordinance or Zoning Code) of the San José Municipal Code, including amending Section 20.80.175 and adding a new Part 2.76 of Chapter 20.80 to allow the sale and conveyance of accessory dwelling units as condominiums. As part of its action—which included Item (b) but not Item (a) from the Supplemental Memorandum, 3 dated June 10, 2024—City Council...
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The presentation discusses fire sprinkler systems in qualifying accessory dwelling unit (ADU) condominiums, highlighting the importance of fire safety measures, particularly for vulnerable populations. It outlines the evolution of state laws regarding ADUs and their fire safety requirements, including the recent allowance for municipalities to adopt local ordinances for ADUs to be converted into condominiums. The presentation emphasizes the risks associated with non-sprinklered ADUs in older neighborhoods and the potential legislative changes being considered to require sprinklers in these units.
Key points
Home fires can become deadly within 2 minutes or less.
California Residential Code and Fire Code mandate fire sprinklers in all residential developments since January 2011.
State law allows non-sprinklered ADUs on properties with non-sprinklered single-family homes since January 2017.
Local ADU ordinances that do not meet state law requirements are null and void since January 2020.
AB1033, effective January 2024, allows municipalities to adopt ordinances for ADUs to be conveyed as condominiums.
Older neighborhoods with non-sprinklered homes are densifying with less fire protection.
Sprinklers are critical for vulnerable populations, such as aging family members living in ADUs.
The California Office of the State Marshal is considering legislation to require sprinklers for ADUs converted to condos.
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Fire Sprinkler Systems in Qualifying Accessory Dwelling Unit Condominiums Community and Economic Development Committee November 18, 2024 Item d(3) Presenter: James Dobson, Deputy Fire Chief/Fire Marshal – Fire Department, Bureau of Fire Prevention Monday, November 18, 2024 Overview of Fire Life Safety Measures Based on furniture and materials found in residences, a home fire can become deadly within 2 minutes or less. Since January 2011, the California Residential Code and Fire Code mandated that all residential developments, including new single-family homes, be equipped with fire sprinklers. The current Fire Code requires the installation of fire sprinklers for condominium projects. 2 Monday, November 18, 2024 Background Effective January 2017, state law allows the construction of non-sprinklered Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) when built on properties with nonsprinklered single-family homes. Effective January 2020, further amendments to the California Government Code made local ADU ordinances that did not meet the new state law requirements null and void. Effective January 2024, AB1033 allowed municipalities to adopt local ordinances to allow the conveyance of an...