Ridgecrest, CA Fire Regulations: Smoke Detectors (2026)

Minimum requirements for a bed and breakfast occupancy shall be the installation of approved smoke detectors in each lodging room, installation of three approved fire extinguishers in the structure and the inclusion of an evacuation plan posted in each room. Written approval must be received from these departments prior to the business becoming operational.(8)The county fire department and the county health department shall conduct an annual inspection of each bed and breakfast inn.(9)No additions to existing buildings which would increase the number of bed and breakfast rooms shall be allowed.(i)In approving a conditional use permit for a bed and breakfast inn located in the R-2, R-3, R-4 and PO zones, the planning commission must make the following findings:(1)The establishment of a bed and breakfast inn is consistent with the purpose of the general plan, including policies regarding the displacement of rental units in the housing stock;(2)The establishment of a bed and breakfast inn will not be detrimental to a building, structure or feature of significant aesthetic, cultural, architectural or engineering interest or value of a historical nature; and(3)The establishment of a bed and breakfast inn is compatible with and will not be detrimental to the character of the neighborhood and surrounding land uses. These findings shall be in addition to those required for the approval of conditional use permits contained in section 106-131.