The 2025 California Building Code (CBC) is hereby amended as follows:
Administrative Provisions. Division
II of Chapter 1, entitled "Scope and Administration," is applicable in the city.
CBC Section 101.1 is amended, by inserting city of La Habra into the text as the name of the jurisdiction.
CBC Section 101.4 is amended by deletion of its entirety (including Sections 101.4.1, 101.4.2, 101.4.3, 101.4.4, 101.4.5, 101.4.6 and 101.4.7), and replaced with the following:
101.4 Referenced Codes. The California Codes listed below shall be considered part of the requirements of this code to the extent of each such reference: |
1. | California Building Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Building Code. |
2. | California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Residential Code. |
3. | California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition. |
4. | California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Existing Building Code. |
5. | California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code. |
6. | California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code. |
7. | California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2020 National Electrical Code. |
8. | Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition. |
9. | International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition. |
10. | Orange County Grading and Excavation Code, latest edition. |
The provisions of these Construction Codes as amended by this chapter shall constitute the building regulations of the city of La Habra. 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 building official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section
18942(d)(1) and are made available for public inspection.
CBC Section 105.2 is revised by amending exception 1, 2 and 9, and adding 14 as follows:
1. | One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, patio and pool supply sheds, BBQ or stand-alone fireplaces not exceeding 6 feet above grade (gas lines require permits), playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, with no air conditioning, no electrical, and no plumbing fixtures, and conforming to the Zoning Code. |
2. | Wood, steel, vinyl, iron, or other similar such fences not over 24 inches high. Masonry walls or fences not over 3 feet high, and retaining walls not over 24 inches high. |
9. | Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches (457.2 mm) deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927.059 L) and are installed entirely above ground. |
14. | Decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.2. |
CBC Section 105.5 is amended as follows:
105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is commenced within 12 months after its issuance, or if the work authorized on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days after the time the work is commenced. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, one or more extensions of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
Time limitation for permit expiration as the result of code enforcement shall be as per notice of violation or as otherwise determined by the Building Official.
CBC Section 105.3.1 is amended to add a paragraph as follows:
An expedited review and permit issuance process shall be provided for EV Charging Stations and simplified forms for submittal will be made available on the City's website.
CBC Section 113.3 is amended to provide as follows:
Board of Appeals when used in the Building Standards Codes shall mean the City Planning Commission. The Board of Appeals is hereby established for each of the Building Standards Codes. Depending on the subject of the appeal, specialized expertise may be solicited for the purpose of providing input to the Appeals Board.
CBC Table 1505.1 is amended, by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of a new Table 1505.1 thereto, to read as follows:
TABLE 1505.1a |
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MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION |
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IA | IB | IIA | IIB | IIIA | IIIB | IV | VA | VB |
B | B | B | B | B | B | B | B | B |
For SI: 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 square foot = 0.0929 m2. |
a. | Unless otherwise required in accordance with the California Wildlife-Urban Interface Code or due to the location of the building within a fire district in accordance with Appendix D. |
CBC Section 1505.1.2 is amended, by the deletion of the entire section and the addition of a new section thereto, to read as follows:
1505.1.2. Roof coverings within all other areas other than Fire Hazard Severity Zones or a Wildland Urban Interface (WUI). The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is replaced within any one-year period. the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
CBC Section 1807.1.6 is amended to read as follows:
1807.1.6. Prescriptive design of concrete and masonry foundation walls. Concrete and masonry foundation walls that are laterally supported at the top and bottom shall be permitted to be designed and constructed in accordance with this section. Prescriptive design of foundation walls shall not be used for structures assigned to Seismic Design Category D, E or F.
CBC Section 3109.2 is amended as follows:
3109.2 California Swimming Pool Safety Act (statewide). New or remodeled pools or spas, at a private single-family home, shall have an enclosure complying with the amended California Residential Code Appendix CI.
(Ord. CC 2025-12, 11/3/2025)