Pursuant to Section 50022.2. of the Government Code of the state
of California, there is hereby adopted by reference by the city council
for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erection, construction,
improvement, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment,
use, height, area and maintenance of all detached one- and two-family
dwellings and townhouses not more than three stories above grade plane
in height with a separate means of egress in the city of Laguna Beach,
that certain code known as the California Residential Code including
Chapter 1, Div. II, Appendix O and V as published by the International
Code Council, including the index thereto (2018 Edition) except those
portions as are hereafter deleted, modified or amended, and this Code
is adopted by reference and incorporated as though fully set forth
herein and designated and referred to as the “Residential Code”
of and for the City of Laguna Beach. Should there be a conflict between
the California Residential Code as adopted and other municipal code
requirements, the more restrictive shall govern.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R101.4 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is added to read as follows:
R101.4 Administrative Provisions. The provisions
contained in Sections 101 through 116 of the California Building Code
are applicable to the construction regulated by this code.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Table R301.2 (1) of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
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(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R308.6.2 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R308.6.2 Permitted materials. The following types
of glazing may be used:
1.
Laminated
glass with a minimum 0.015-inch polyvinyl butyral interlayer for glass
panes 16 square feet or less in area located such that the highest
point of the glass is not more than 12 feet above a walking surface
or other accessible area; for higher or larger sizes, the minimum
interlayer thickness shall be 0.030 inch.
2.
Fully
tempered glass.
3.
Heat-strengthened
glass.
4.
Wire
glass.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R313.1 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R313.1 Townhouse automatic sprinkler systems. An
automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in
townhouses and garages attached to townhouses. A garage is considered
attached for the purposes of this subsection if it is within 10 feet
of the townhouse. If the cumulative value of additions, alterations
and repairs done to a townhouse and attached garage in any three-year
period exceeds 50% of the valuation of the townhouse and attached
garage prior to the additions, alterations, and repairs, the entire
townhouse and attached garage must be sprinklered throughout. The
valuation used for the existing building and for the additions, alterations,
and repairs is the valuation established in the City’s resolution
for computation of building permit fees. For the purposes of this
subsection, each townhouse with its attached garage will be considered
a separate building.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R313.2 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R313.2 One- and two- family dwellings automatic sprinkler
systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall
be installed in one- and two-family dwellings and garages attached
to one- and two-family dwellings. A garage is considered attached
for the purposes of this subsection if it is within 10 feet of the
one- or two-family dwelling. If the cumulative value of additions,
alterations and repairs done to a one- or two-family dwelling and
attached garage in any three-year period exceeds 50% of the valuation
of the one- or two-family dwelling and attached garage prior to the
additions, alterations, and repairs, the entire one- or two-family
dwelling and attached garage must be sprinklered throughout. The valuation
used for the existing building and for the additions, alterations,
and repairs is the valuation established in the City’s resolution
for computation of building permit fees. For the purposes of this
subsection, firewalls, fire barriers, or fire partitions shall not
define separate buildings or fire areas.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R313.3 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R313.3 Dwelling unit fire sprinkler systems. Where
installed, residential fire sprinkler systems, or portions thereof,
shall be in accordance with the most current NFPA 13D standard for
design and calculation. All residential fire sprinkler systems shall
have a flow switch installed that activates an electric exterior alarm.
The residential fire sprinkler flow switch shall also activate all
interconnected interior smoke detectors.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsections R313.3.1 through R313.3.8.2 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 are deleted in their entirety.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R337.1.1 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R337.1.1 Scope. This chapter applies to building
materials, systems and/or assemblies used in the exterior design and
construction of new buildings, additions, alterations, and repairs
within the City.
Exception: With the approval of the Building Official
minor repairs or replacement of exterior materials may be done with
the same material as exists on the building.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R337.1.2 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R337.1.2 Purpose. The purpose of this Chapter is
to establish minimum standards for the protection of life and property
by increasing the ability of a building located within the City to
resist the intrusion of flame or burning embers projected by a vegetation
fire and contributes to a systematic reduction in conflagration losses.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R337.1.3 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R337.1.3 Outdoor fires. For regulations regarding
outdoor fires, including fire pits, barbeques, and portable flame
producing devices, see California Fire Code Section 323.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsections R337.1.3 through R337.1.5 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 are deleted in their entirety.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R337.5.1 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R337.5.1 General. Roofs shall comply with the requirements
of Sections R337 and R902. All new roof coverings and reroofs
must be Class A assemblies. Roofs shall have roofing assemblies installed
in accordance with their listings and manufacturer’s instructions.
Exception: With the approval of the Building Official
small sections of a roof may be reroofed with the same material as
exists on the roof.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R337.5.5 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is added to read as follows:
R337.5.5 Skylights and sloped glazing. Skylights
and sloped glazing must comply with Section R308.6 and must be of
glass. Plastic skylights and plastic sloped glazing are not allowed.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R327.6.2 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R337.6.2 Requirements. Ventilation openings for
enclosed attics, enclosed eave soffit spaces, enclosed rafter spaces
formed where ceilings are applied directly to the underside of roof
rafters, and underfloor ventilation openings shall be fully covered
with metal wire mesh, vents, other materials or other devices that
meet the following requirements:
1.
The
dimensions of the openings therein shall be a minimum of 1/16 inch
and shall not exceed 1/8 inch.
2.
The
materials used shall be noncombustible.
Exception: Vents located under the roof covering,
along the ridge of the roofs, with the exposed surface of the vent
covered by noncombustible wire mesh, may be of combustible construction.
3.
The
materials used shall be corrosion resistant.
4.
Each
individual vent shall not exceed 144 square inches in area. Exterior
openings into portions of the building noted in this section that
exceed 144 square inches in area must be protected by a minimum 1
3/8 inch thick wooden door or equivalent
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R337.7.3 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
R337.7.3 Exterior walls. The exterior wall covering
or wall assembly shall comply with one of the following requirements:
1.
Noncombustible
material.
2.
Ignition-resistant
material.
3.
Heavy-timber
exterior wall assembly.
4.
Log
wall construction assembly.
5.
Fire
rated assembly approved by the Building Official.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R337.8.2.1.1 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is added to read as follows:
R337.8.2.1.1 Vinyl frames. Glazing frames made
of vinyl materials shall have welded corners and metal reinforcement
in the interlock area.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection R337.10.1 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows.
R337.10.1 General. Accessory and miscellaneous
structures that require a building permit shall be constructed to
conform to the ignition resistance requirements of this section.
(Ord. 1536 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1581 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1620 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, § 2, 2023)
Subsection AV100.2 (a) of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
Except as provided in Section AV100.5, 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 below AND at least one additional following seven drowning prevention
features:
Subsection AV100.2 (a) #1 of the California Residential Code adopted in Section 14.52.010 is amended to read as follows:
1.
An
enclosure that meets the requirements of AV100.3 and isolates the
swimming pool and spa from the private single-family home. Any walls
of the residential structure or accessory structures used to complete
the isolation enclosure must have door openings equipped with protection
as required in AV100.2 (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. 1641 § 2, 2019; Ord. 1681, §
2, 2023)
