§ 14.04.258. Section 8-408 of the 2016 California Historical Building Code is amended by adding the following.  


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  • 4. The use of wood on the exterior side of exterior walls shall be prohibited in the Extreme, high and moderate fire hazard severity zones as identified by the Pasadena Fire Department.

    Exception: In the moderate fire hazard severity zone, the fire code official may, upon a showing of good cause and necessity, approved the use of fire-resistive wood as part of class A listed assemblies, and may require additional mitigation as warranted, for the repair or maintenance of existing structures.

(Ord. No. 7289, § 3(J), 12-12-2016)