This chapter, the 2022 California Building Code, including Chapter 1, Appendices C, I, and J; the 2022 California Residential Code, including Appendix AH; the 2022 California Mechanical Code; the 2022 California Plumbing Code, including Appendices A, B, D, G, H, I and K; the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, including all Appendices; the 2022 California Existing Building Code; the 2022 California Historical Building Code, including Appendix A; the 2022 California Electrical Code, including all Appendices; the 2022 California Energy Code, including all Appendices; and the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code may be collectively referred to and cited as the Palm Springs Building Code.
(Ord. 1296 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1336 § 1, 1989; Ord. 1378 § 1, 1991; Ord. 1414 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1522 § 1, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 1, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 1, 2002; Ord. 1731 § 1, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 1, 2008; Ord. 1780 § 2, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 2, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 2, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
These certain documents, a copy of each of which are on file in the office of the City Clerk, being marked and designated as the 2022 California Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2, Volumes 1 & 2, including Chapter 1, Appendices C, I and J, and all tables and indices thereto, except as hereinafter modified, are hereby adopted by reference, pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1032 § 1, 1976; Ord. 1077 § 1, 1978; Ord. 1036 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1127 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1221 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1245 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1296 § 2, 1988; Ord. 1336 § 2, 1989; Ord. 1414 § 2, 1992; Ord. 1522 § 2, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 2, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 2, 2002; Ord. 1731 § 2, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 2, 2008; Ord. 1780 § 3, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 3, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 3, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
The California Building Code, together with Chapter 1 providing the administrative and enforcement provisions of the code, is adopted herein by reference is hereby modified by the following additions, amendments and deletions:
1) 
Amend subsection 102.6, Existing Structures, to read as follows:
102.6 Existing Structures. The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as otherwise specifically provided in this code, the California Existing Building Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, or the California Fire Code.
2) 
Amend subsection 105.2, Work exempt from permit. Building: 2., to read as follows:
105.2 Work exempt from permit. Building: 2. Solid fences or walls not over 42 inches high and open fences (must have an open surface area of at least 90 percent or more) not over 48 inches high.
3) 
Amend subsection 105.2, Work exempt from permit. Building: 4., to read as follows:
105.2. Work exempt from permit. Building: 4. Retaining walls that are not over 3 feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding flammable or combustible liquids.
4) 
Amend subsection 105.3.2, Time limitation of application, to read as follows:
105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application for a permit for any proposed work shall be deemed to have been abandoned 180 days after the date of filing, unless such application has been pursued in good faith or a permit has been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or two extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 90 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
If the applicant submits a request for extension after the expiration date, the applicant shall resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee. The application shall be subject to any new adopted laws, ordinances and regulations that became effective since the original application date.
5) 
Amend subsection 105.5, Expiration, to read 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, abandoned, or without progress at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Progress shall further be defined as obtaining approval of one or more inspections required in accordance with Section 110 of this Code. Prior to a permit's expiration and upon a written request of the applicant demonstrating and identifying circumstances beyond its reasonable control preventing completion of the work authorized by the permit, the building official may grant, in writing, an extension of time, for a period not to exceed 90 days. However, no permit shall be extended such that its term exceeds three years from date of issuance, unless showing significant cause for such extension and is authorized by the City Council.
Where a permit has expired, a new permit shall be required, and the reactivation fee shall be 1/2 the amount required for a new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such expiration has not exceeded one year.
Exception: Permits related to code enforcement action may be set for expiration dates of less than 180 days and is subject to the discretion of the building official.
6) 
Add new subsection 105.8, Permit issuance restrictions, to read as follows:
105.8 Permit issuance restrictions. Permits for electrical, mechanical, or plumbing work, on other than R-3 and associated U occupancies, shall only be issued to California licensed contractors.
7) 
Amend subsection 107.5, Retention of construction documents, to read as follows:
107.5 Retention of construction documents. One set of approved construction documents shall be retained by the building official for a period of not less than 90 days from date of completion of the permitted work, or as required by state or local laws.
8) 
Add new subsection 110.3.13, Swimming pools, to read as follows:
110.3.13 Swimming pools. The minimum inspection requirements for swimming pool permits are as listed.
110.3.13.1 Pre-Gunite. Inspection shall be made after all pool steal is in place and bonded but prior to application of any gunite.
110.3.13.2 Underground plumbing, gas and electrical. Inspection shall be made after the Pre-Gunite and installation of all underground utilities, but prior to covering any pipes or conduits.
Note: A single Combination Inspection may be performed which includes Pre-Gunite and Underground.
110.3.13.3 Deck bonding. Inspection shall be made after the pool deck steel is installed and bonded, but prior to pouring any concrete.
110.3.13.4 Encapsulation. Inspection shall be made after the pool is gunited, and the lighting niche is installed and wired, but prior to the application of plaster or other finishes. All alarms, barriers and other protective measures must be in place.
110.3.13.5 Final. Inspection shall be made after all work has been inspected and complete and the pool is filled with water.
9) 
Amend subsection 111.2, Certificate issued, 3, to read as follows:
111.2 Certificate issued. 3. The name and address of the business or property owner.
10) 
Amend subsection 111.2, Certificate issued, 6, to read as follows:
111.2 Certificate issued. 6. The name of the building official and the issuing individual.
11) 
Amend subsection 113.1, Board of Appeals, to read as follows:
113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions, or determinations made by the building official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a board of appeals. The board of appeals in the City of Palm Springs shall be the City Council as set forth in Palm Springs Municipal Code 8.04.340. The City Council shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business.
12) 
Amend Section 202, Definitions, by adding the following definition:
FIVE MINUTE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TIME. The Five-Minute Fire Department Response Time is defined as the time the fire station or response personnel receive notification of a call for emergency service, allowing one-minute for "firefighter turnout" and four-minutes for travel on paved streets. The Palm Springs Fire Department Five-Minute Response Time Map is identified in Appendix M of the Fire Code of the City of Palm Springs.
13) 
Amend subsection 502.1, Address identification, to read as follows:
502.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address identification. The address identification shall be legible and placed in a position that is visible from the street or road fronting the property. Address identification characters shall contrast with their background. Address numbers shall be Arabic numbers or alphabetical letters. Numbers shall not be spelled out. Each character shall be 12 inches high for commercial and six inches high for residential with a minimum stroke width of 0.5 inch. Where required by the fire code official, address identification shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained.
14) 
Add new subsection 901.6.1.1, Approval required, to read as follows:
901.6.1.1 Approval required. Prior to the removal of any fire protection system, approval shall be obtained from the fire code official.
15) 
Amend subsection 903.2, Where required, to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be provided in locations described in Sections 903.2.1 through 903.2.22 as amended by this code. For purposes of this code, subsections regarding building size and fire resistive construction shall not be considered for purposes of reducing the gross fire area of that building.
Exceptions: (1) Group U Occupancies of non-combustible construction; and (2) Group S-2 carports - 100% open on all sides of non-combustible construction.
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in any building, regardless of gross fire area, that is built beyond a five-minute fire department emergency response time as defined in Section 202.
Exceptions: (1) Group U Occupancies of non-combustible construction; and (2) Group S-2 carports - 100% open on all sides of non-combustible construction.
An approved automatic fire sprinkler system shall be installed in every Group A Occupancy per Section 903.2.1 including those that result from a change of use in an existing building or portion thereof.
Exception: Group A-2 occupancies.
16) 
Delete subsection 903.2.1.1, Group A-1.
17) 
Amend subsection 903.2.1.2, Group A-2, to read as follows:
903.2.1.2 Group A-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided for Group A-2 occupancies where one of the following conditions exist:
1. 
The fully enclosed area exceeds 3,000 square feet. For the purposes of this section, the term "fully enclosed area" means an area enclosed by fire walls, fire barriers, or walls extending from floor to ceiling but does not include patio areas included solely within the horizontal projection of the roof or floor next above.
2. 
The fire area exceeds 5,000 square feet.
3. 
The fire area has an occupant load of 100 or more.
4. 
The fire area is located on a floor other than a level of exit discharge serving such occupancies.
5. 
The structure exceeds 5,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a Group A-2 occupancy, and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than four-hour resistance rating without openings.
18) 
Amend item 1 of subsection 903.2.3, Group E, to read as follows:
1. 
Throughout all Group E fire areas greater than 3,000 square feet in area.
19) 
Amend the exception to item 2 of subsection 903.2.3, Group E, to read as follows:
Exception: An automatic sprinkler system is not required in any fire area or area below the level of exit discharge where every classroom throughout the building has at least one exterior exit door at ground level and the fire area does not exceed 3,000 square feet.
20) 
Amend items 1 and 3 of subsection 903.2.4, Group F-1, to read as follows:
1.
Where a Group F-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
3
Where the combined area of all Group F-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet.
21) 
Amend items 1, 3, 4 and 5 of subsection 903.2.7, Group M, to read as follows:
1.
Where a Group M fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
3.
Where the combined area of all Group M fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet.
4.
A Group M occupancy used for the display and sale of upholstered furniture and mattresses exceeds 3,000 square feet.
5.
The structure exceeds 3,000 square feet, contains more than one fire area containing a group M occupancy and is separated into two or more buildings by fire walls of less than four-hour fire-resistance rating.
22) 
Amend items 1, 3 and 4 of subsection 903.2.9, Group S-1, to read as follows:
1.
A Group S-1 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
3.
The combined area of all Group S-1 fire areas on all floors, including any mezzanines, exceeds 3,000 square feet.
4.
A Group S-1 fire area used for the storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
23) 
Amend items 1, 2 and 4 of subsection 903.2.9.1, Repair garages, to read as follows:
1.
Buildings two or more stories in height, including basements, with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet
2.
One-story buildings with a fire area containing a repair garage exceeding 3,000 square feet.
4.
A Group S-1 fire area used for repair of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
24) 
Amend subsection 903.2.10, Group S-2 enclosed parking garages, to read as follows:
903.2.10 Group S-2 enclosed parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all buildings containing a Group S-2 occupancy, as classified in accordance with section 406.6 of the California Building Code, where one of the following conditions exists:
1. 
A Group S-2 fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet; or
Exception: Group S-2 carports - 100% open on all sides of non-combustible construction
2. 
Where the enclosed parking garage is located beneath other groups.
25) 
Amend subsection 903.2.10.1, Commercial parking garages, to read as follows:
903.2.10.1 Commercial parking garages. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout buildings used for storage of commercial trucks or buses where the fire area exceeds 3,000 square feet.
26) 
Add new subsection 903.2.21, Group B, to read as follows:
903.2.21 Group B. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout all new buildings containing a Group B occupancy that exceeds 3,000 square feet.
27) 
Add new subsection 903.2.22, Group F-2, to read as follows:
903.2.22 Group F-2. An automatic sprinkler system shall be provided throughout any new building containing a Group F-2 occupancy that exceeds 3,000 square feet.
28) 
Amend subsection 903.3.9, Floor control valves, to read as follows:
903.3.9 Floor control valves. Approved supervised indicating control valves, check valves, water flow detection assemblies and main drains shall be provided at the point of connection to the riser on each floor in buildings three or more stories in height unless otherwise approved by the fire code official. Valve locations will be determined and approved by the fire code official.
29) 
Add new subsection 903.6, Increased square footage, to read as follows:
903.6 Increased square footage. Any existing building or structure undergoing construction or alteration which adds square footage exceeding the total area as prescribed in Section 903.2 shall require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Exceptions: (1) One and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes; and (2) additions to occupancies equaling 50 percent or less of total floor area. Fire sprinkler requirements for these occupancies shall be determined based on California Fire Code Table B105.1
Minimum Required Fire Flow for Buildings.
30) 
Amend subsection 907.2.12, High-rise buildings, to read as follows:
907.2.12 High-rise buildings. High-rise buildings and buildings having occupied floors located more than 60 feet above the lowest level of fire department vehicle access shall be provided with an automatic smoke detection system in accordance with 907.2.12.1 and emergency voice/alarm communication systems in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.
31) 
Amend subsection 907.2.18, Deep underground buildings, to read as follows:
907.2.18 Deep underground buildings. All underground buildings shall be equipped throughout with a manual fire alarm system, including an emergency voice/alarm communication system installed in accordance with Section 907.5.2.2.
32) 
Amend subsection 1203.1, Equipment and systems, by adding the following sentence at the end of the section:
1203.1 Equipment and systems. In residential occupancies, air conditioning facilities shall be provided at all times which are capable of maintaining a maximum room temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms.
33) 
Amend subsection 1206.1, Scope, to read as follows:
1206.1 Purpose and Scope. The purpose of this section is to establish uniform minimum noise insulation performance standards to protect persons within hotels, motels, dormitories, apartment houses, attached dwellings, and those detached single-family dwellings located within the airport 'N' zone overlay from the effects of excessive noise, including, but not limited to, hearing loss or impairment and interference with speech and sleep.
34) 
Amend subsection 1511.1, General, to read as follows:
1511.1 General. The provisions of this section shall govern the construction of rooftop structures. All rooftop equipment, unless exempted by the Building Official, shall be provided with an approved six-inch high platform equipped with a sheet metal cover. Design of the platform shall be as per City detail or approved equal.
35) 
Amend subsection 3109.1, General, to read as follows:
3109.1 General. The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall comply with the California Codes.
36) 
Add subsection 3109.2.1, Drowning prevention safety features, to read as follows:
3109.2.1 Drowning prevention safety features. Under section 115922, number (1) shall be required plus one of the other remaining six drowning prevention features.
37) 
Add new subsection J101, Building Official, to Appendix J, Grading, to read as follows:
J101 Building Official. For the purpose of administration and enforcement of this Appendix J, Grading, the building official shall mean the City Engineer or his or her designated representative.
38) 
Add new subsection J104.1.1, Grading designation, to Appendix J, Grading, to read as follows:
J104.1.1 Grading designation. Grading in excess of 2,000 cubic yards shall be performed in accordance with an approved grading plan prepared by a civil engineer, and shall be designated as "engineered grading". Grading involving less than 2,000 but more than 50 cubic yards shall be performed in accordance with an approved grading plan prepared by an appropriate design professional as allowed by the building official, and shall be designated "regular grading" unless the permittee chooses to have the grading performed as engineered grading, or the building official determines that special conditions or unusual hazards exist, in which case grading shall conform to the requirements for engineered grading. Grading involving less than 50 cubic yards shall be exempt from the requirements for a grading plan, unless determined otherwise by the building official, in which case grading shall conform to the requirements for regular grading.
Exception: Grading in excess of 2,000 cubic yards which is primarily of a landscaping and "fine grading" nature, where no flood hazard is present, may be designated "regular grading" at the discretion of the building official.
39) 
Amend subsection J104.2, Site plan requirements by adding text after the first paragraph of the subsection to read as follows:
Dust Control. An effective means of dust control, which shall include provisions or adequate watering during the grading provisions for adequate watering during the grading process and provision for continuance of dust control after grading, until such time that the graded surface presents sufficient protective cover against wind or water erosion so that special dust control measures are no longer necessary.
Engineered Grading Requirements. An application for a grading permit shall be accompanied by two sets of plans and specifications, and a soils report meeting the requirements of Section J104.3. The plans and specifications shall be prepared and signed by an individual licensed to practice as a civil engineer by the California Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
Specifications, when required, shall contain information covering construction and material requirements.
Plans shall be drawn to scale and shall be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed and show in detail that they will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans shall give the location of the work, the name and address of the owners, and the person by whom they were prepared.
The plans shall include the following information:
1. 
General vicinity of the proposed site.
2. 
Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage.
3. 
Limiting dimensions, elevations or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, and proposed drainage channels and related construction.
4. 
Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work, together with a hydrology study including a map showing the drainage area and the calculations of the estimated stormwater runoff of the area served by any drains.
5. 
Location of any buildings or structures on the property where the work is to be performed and the location of any buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners that are within 15 feet of the property or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.
6. 
Recommendations included in the soils report shall be incorporated in the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the building official, specific recommendations contained in the soils report, which are applicable to grading, may be included by reference.
7. 
The dates of the soils report together with the names, addresses and phone numbers of the firms or individuals who prepared the report.
Regular Grading Requirements. An application for a grading permit shall be accompanied by two sets of plans and specifications, and a soils report meeting the requirements of Section J104.3. The plans and specifications shall be prepared and signed by an individual appropriately licensed to practice civil engineering, architecture, or a similar field by the state of California, with experience preparing grading plans, or as allowed by the building official.
Plans and specifications for regular grading shall conform to the requirements for engineered grading; however, particular requirements may be waived at the discretion of the building official given the particular nature of proposed grading designated as "regular grading."
Exception: Grading in excess of 2,000 cubic yards which is primarily of a landscaping and "fine grading" nature, where no flood hazard is present, may be termed "regular grading" at the discretion of the Building Official.
(Ord. 1296 § 3, 1988; Ord. 1336 § 3, 1989; Ord. 1414 § 3, 1992; Ord. 1522 § 3, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 3, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 3, 2002; Ord. 1641 § 1, 2003; Ord. 1731 § 3, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 3, 2008; Ord. 1767 § 1, 2010; Ord. 1780 § 4, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 4, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 4, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 4, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 4, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the 2022 California Residential Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2.5, including Chapter 1 and Appendix AH, and all tables and indices thereto, except as hereinafter modified, is hereby adopted by reference as the Palm Springs Residential Code pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1780 § 5, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 5, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 5, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 5, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 5, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
The California Residential Code adopted herein by reference is hereby modified by the following additions, amendments and deletions:
1) 
Amend section R303, Light, Ventilation and Heating to read as follows:
R303 Light, Ventilation, Heating and Air Conditioning
2) 
Add new subsection R303.11, Required air conditioning, to read as follows:
R303.11 Required air conditioning. Every dwelling unit shall be provided with air conditioning facilities capable of maintaining a room temperature of not more than 80 degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms.
3) 
Add new subsection R313.1.2, Townhouse increased square footage, to read as follows:
R313.1.2 Townhouse increased square footage. Any existing building or structure undergoing construction or alteration which adds square footage exceeding the total area as prescribed in Section 903.2 of the Palm Springs Fire Code, Article VI of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, shall require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Exceptions: (1) One and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes; and (2) additions to occupancies equaling 15 percent or less of total floor area. Fire sprinkler requirements for these occupancies shall be determined based on California Fire Code Table B105.1 - Minimum Required Fire Flow for Buildings.
4) 
Add new subsection R313.2.2, Increased square footage, to read as follows:
R313.2.2 Increased square footage. Any existing building or structure undergoing construction or alteration which adds square footage exceeding the total area as prescribed in Section 903.2 of the Palm Springs Fire Code, Article VI of the City of Palm Springs Municipal Code, shall require an approved automatic fire sprinkler system.
Exceptions: (1) One and two-family dwellings and manufactured homes; and (2) additions to occupancies equaling 15 percent or less of total floor area. Fire sprinkler requirements for these occupancies shall be determined based on California Fire Code Table B105.1 - Minimum Required Fire Flow for Buildings.
5) 
Amend subsection R801.2, Requirements, by adding a new paragraph at the end of the subsection to read as follows:
All rooftop equipment unless exempt by the Building Official, shall be provided with an approved six-inch high platform equipped with a sheet metal cover. Design of the platform shall be as per City detail or approved equal.
(Ord. 1780 § 6, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 6, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 6, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 6, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 6, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the 2022 California Mechanical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 4, including Chapter 1 and all tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted by reference as the Palm Springs Mechanical Code pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1032 § 1, 1976; Ord. 1077 § 1, 1978; Ord. 1086 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1127 § 1, 1981; Ord. 1221 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1245 § 2, 1985; Ord. 1296 § 4, 1988; Ord. 1336 § 4, 1989; Ord. 1414 § 4, 1992; Ord. 1522 § 4, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 4, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 4, 2002; Ord. 1731 § 4, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 4, 2008; Ord. 1780 § 7, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 7, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 7, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 7, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 7, 2020;Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
The California Mechanical Code adopted herein by reference is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 1780 § 8, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 8, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 8, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 8, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 8, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the 2022 California Plumbing Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 5, including Chapter 1, Appendices A, B, D, G, H, I, and K, and all tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted by reference as the Palm Springs Plumbing Code pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1220 § 1, 1984; Ord. 1296 § 6, 1988; Ord. 1336 § 6, 1989; Ord. 1414 § 6, 1992; Ord. 1522 § 6, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 6, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 6, 2002; Ord. 1731 § 6, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 6, 2008; Ord. 1780 § 9, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 9, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 9, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 9, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 9, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
The California Plumbing Code adopted herein by reference is hereby adopted.
(Ord. 1780 § 10, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 10, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 10, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 10, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 10, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the 2021 International Property Maintenance Code, including all appendices, tables, and indices thereto, is hereby adopted by reference as the Palm Springs Property Maintenance Code pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1296 § 7, 1988; Ord. 1336 § 8, 1989; Ord. 1414 § 8, 1992; Ord. 1522 § 7, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 8, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 8, 2002; Ord. 1731 § 8, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 8, 2008; Ord. 1780 § 11, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 11, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 11, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 11, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 11, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
The International Property Maintenance Code adopted herein by reference is hereby amended and restated to read as follows:
1) 
Amend the title of Section 602 to read as follows:
Section 602 Heating and Air Conditioning Facilities
2) 
Amend Section 602.1 Facilities required, to read as follows:
602.1 Facilities required. Heating and air conditioning facilities shall be provided in structures as required by this section.
3) 
Amend Section 602.2 by adding the following sentence at the end of the section:
602.2 Residential occupancies. Dwellings shall be provided with air conditioning facilities at all times, capable of maintaining a maximum temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms.
4) 
Add subsection 602.3.1 to read as follows:
602.3.1 Air conditioning supply. Every owner and operator of any building who rents, leases or lets one or more dwelling units or sleeping units shall supply air conditioning at all times, to maintain a maximum temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit in all habitable rooms.
(Ord. 2008 § 12, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the 2022 California Existing Building Code, California Code of Regulations, Title 24, Part 10, including Chapter 1, is hereby adopted by reference as the Palm Springs Existing Building Code pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1220 § 2, 1984; Ord. 1296 § 8, 1988; Ord. 1336 § 9, 1989; Ord. 1414 § 9, 1992; Ord. 1522 § 8, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 9, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 9, 2002; Ord. 1731 § 9, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 9, 2008; Ord. 1780 § 12, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 12, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 12, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 12, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 13, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
That certain document, a copy of which is on file in the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the 2022 California Historical Building Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 8, and including Chapter 8-1, Appendix A, and all tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted by reference as the Palm Springs Historic Building Code pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1832 § 13, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 13, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 13, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 14, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
That certain document, a copy of which is on file with the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the 2022 California Electrical Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 3, including Article 89, and all appendices, tables and indices thereto except as amended herein, is hereby adopted by reference as the Palm Springs Electrical Code pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1296 § 11, 1988; Ord. 1378 § 2, 1991; Ord. 1522 § 11, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 12, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 12, 2002; Ord. 1731 § 12, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 12, 2008; Ord. 1780 § 13, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 14, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 14, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 14, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 15, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
The California Electrical Code adopted herein by reference is hereby modified by the following additions, amendments and deletions:
1) 
Add new item (1) following subsection 90.8(A) to read as follows:
(1) 
Provisions for Future Solar PV Energy Systems. A one-inch diameter electrical conduit shall be provided for installation of future solar PV energy systems on single family dwellings. The one-inch diameter electrical conduit shall extend from the exterior wall location adjacent to the main electrical service panel and terminate into the attic space. At each location, the conduit shall terminate at a two-gang, electric junction box. Three open spaces shall be provided at the bottom of the buss to accommodate future solar PV systems.
2) 
Amend subsection 230.79(C), One-Family Dwellings, to read as follows:
230.79(C) One-Family Dwellings. For a one-family dwelling, the service disconnecting means shall have a rating of not less than 200 amperes, 3-wire, with a minimum 225 amp bus.
Exception: Single-Family Attached single-family units. Solar ready equipped panels with a busbar of 200 amps.
3) 
Add new subsection 310.15(B)(2)(a), Ambient Temperature in Exposed Attic or Unconditioned Spaces, to read as follows:
310.15(B)(2)(a) Ambient Temperature in Exposed Attic or Unconditioned Spaces. Where NM, NMC, NMS and other cables, conductors and wiring methods listed in Chapter 3 are installed in an attic that is exposed to outside temperatures, or in unconditioned spaces, the ambient temperature shall be considered to exceed 140° F.
(Ord. 1296 § 12, 1988; Ord. 1522 § 12, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 13, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 13, 2002; Ord. 1731 § 13, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 13, 2008; Ord. 1780 § 14, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 15, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 15, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 15, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 16, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
That certain document, a copy of which is on file with the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the 2022 California Energy Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 6, including all appendices, tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted by reference as the Palm Springs Energy Code, pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1296 § 13, 1988; Ord. 1336 § 12, 1989; Ord. 1414 § 12, 1992; Ord. 1522 § 13, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 14, 1999; Ord. 1618 § 14, 2002; Ord. 1731 § 14, 2007; Ord. 1735 § 14, 2008; Ord. 1780 § 15, 2010; Ord. 1832 § 16, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 16, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 16, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 17, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
That certain document, a copy of which is on file with the office of the city clerk, being marked and designated as the 2022 California Green Building Standards Code, California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 11, including Chapter 1, and all appendices, tables and indices thereto, is hereby adopted by reference as the Palm Springs Green Building Code pursuant to Section 50022.1 et seq. of the California Government Code.
(Ord. 1296 § 14, 1988; Ord. 1325 § 1, 1989; Ord. 1832 § 17, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 17, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 17, 2016; Ord. 2008 § 18, 2020; Ord. 2078, 1/12/2023)
(Ord. 1325 § 2, 1989; Ord. 1483 § 1, 1994; Ord. 1832 § 18, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 18, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 18, 2016)
(Ord. 1296 § 16, 1988; Ord. 1336 § 14, 1989; Ord. 1414 § 13, 1992; Ord. 1522 § 14, 1995; Ord. 1571 § 15, 1999; Ord. 1832 § 19, 2013; Ord. 1835 § 19, 2013; Ord. 1904 § 19, 2016)