Update city fire safety laws to match new 2025 state standards

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In Plain English

California updates its fire safety codes every 3 years, and the new version took effect January 1, 2026. Richmond must adopt these updated standards to continue enforcing fire safety rules. The city adds local requirements for Richmond's specific risks like narrow hillside streets, earthquake zones, and industrial hazards that state standards don't fully address.

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