For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and area of buildings and structures, the following construction codes subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, are hereby adopted: the California Building Code Volumes l and 2, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council; the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code as published by the International Code Council; the California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition; the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition; based on the 2024 International Residential Code as published by the International Code Council; the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition; the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Wildland-Urban Interface code; the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association; the International Property Maintenance Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; the Uniform Code for Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition. The provisions of these construction codes as amended by this chapter shall constitute the building regulations of the city of Loma Linda. Where the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the construction codes, state regulations shall prevail over the construction codes.
One copy of all the above codes and standards therefor are on file in the office of the city clerk pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942(d)(l) and are made available for public inspection.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the above-referenced construction codes, all fees for services provided pursuant to the construction codes shall not take effect until a resolution for such fees is adopted by the city council pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66020.
(Ord. 713 § 1, 2013; Ord. 736 § 1, 2016; Ord. 757 § 1, 2019; Ord. 774 § 1, 2022; Ord. 789, 12/9/2025)
The changes set forth herein are made to the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2 as published by the International Code Council.
A. 
Section 105.2 item 2 is amended to read as follows:
2. 
Fences not over 6 feet high.
B. 
The requirements of Chapter 7A shall apply throughout the Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area as designated by the city council.
C. 
Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
[F] 903.2 Where Required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in the locations specified in the Fire Code.
D. 
Section 103.2 of Appendix J is amended to read as follows:
J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
1. 
Grading in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and that such grading will not adversely affect other properties, and does not exceed 50 cubic yards (38.3 m3) and is less than 12 inches (305 mm) in fill depth or 2 feet in cut depth.
E. 
Section 1401 of the California Existing Building Code is amended by adding the following:
1401.3 Structures moved into or within the jurisdiction shall comply with the provisions of this code for new structures.
1401.4 Relocation Building Permit Required. A person shall not move onto any premises, other than a commercial storage yard authorized for such use, any building or structure, except a contractor's tool house, construction building or similar structure, which is moved as construction requires, until he or she first secures a relocation building permit as hereinafter provided.
1401.5 Application. Applicants for relocation permits shall submit color photographs of at least two separate elevations, one of which shall be the front, and a certificate from a pest control agency or operator licensed under the Structural Pest Control Act of California, showing freedom from termite infestation, for each building or structure to be moved, when application for a relocation permit is filed.
1401.6 Application and Investigation Fee. Upon applying for a relocation building permit the applicant shall pay to the Building Official an application and investigation fee. This fee shall be in accordance with the Building and Safety Fee Resolution adopted by the City Council of the City of Loma Linda for inspection of the building or structure at its present location and investigation of the proposed site.
1401.7 Building and Relocation Site Inspection and Report. Upon receipt of application for permit to relocate a building or structure and receipt of payment of the prescribed inspection fee, the Building Official shall inspect the building or structure to be moved and the proposed relocation site and prepare a written report which shall be forwarded to the applicant. This report shall contain the approval or disapproval of the Building Official and, if approved for moving, shall contain the requirements necessary to make the building or structure conform to the requirements of the City regulations for new buildings and any additional requirements necessary to assure that such relocation shall not have a detrimental effect, by size, or age, on the living environment and property values in the area into which the building or structure is to be moved.
(Ord. 713 § 1, 2013; Ord. 736 § 1, 2016; Ord. 757 § 1, 2019; Ord. 774 § 1, 2022; Ord. 789, 12/9/2025)
The changes set forth herein are made to the 2025 Edition of the California Residential Code as published by the International Code Council.
A. 
Section R105.2, item 2 is amended to read as follows:
2. 
Fences not over 6 feet high.
B. 
Appendix CI Swimming Pool Safety Act, is amended to read as follows:
Section 115922
(a) 
Except as provided in Section 115925 when a building permit is issued for the construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with item #1 and at least one additional of the following seven drowning prevention features:
1. 
An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 115923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home. Any walls of the residential structure or accessory structures used to complete the isolation enclosure must have its door openings equipped with protection as required in Section 115922(a) #4 or #5. Any such door protection device provided for this purpose may not be used to comply with the second drowning prevention feature requirement.
(Ord. 757 § 1, 2019; Ord. 774 § 1, 2022; Ord. 789, 12/9/2025)