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 1 and 2, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 International
Building Code as published by the International Code Council; the
California Existing Building Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021
International Existing Building Code as published by the International
Code Council; the California Historical Building Code, 2022 Edition;
the California Residential Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 International
Residential Code as published by the International Code Council; the
California Green Building Standards Code, 2022 Edition; the California
Plumbing Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 Uniform Plumbing Code
as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials; the California Mechanical Code, 2022 Edition, based on
the 2021 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International
Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; the California Electrical
Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2020 National Electrical Code as
published by the National Fire Protection Association; the International
Property Maintenance Code, 2022 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)(1) 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)
The changes set forth herein are made to the 2022 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)
The changes set forth herein are made to the 2022 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 AX Swimming
Pool Safety Act, is amended to read as follows:
AX100, California Swimming Pool Safety Act (Statewide)
(a) Except as provided in Section AX100 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 115922 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 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)