The California Building Code, 2022 Edition, based on the 2021 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, excluding Chapter 29 and including Appendices H, I and the standards referred to therein, is adopted and made part of this title by reference with the following modifications:
A.
Chapter 1, Division II, Section 101.2, Exception is amended to read as follows:
Exception: Detached one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single family dwellings (townhouses) not more than three stories above grade plane in height with a separate means of egress and their accessory structures not more than three stories above grade plane in height, shall comply with the California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5.
B.
Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.1.1 and 105.1.2 are deleted.
C.
Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.2, Building 2 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Fences not over six feet high, masonry concrete block walls under three feet measured from top of footing, or combination masonry concrete block walls under (3) feet measured from top of footing, with any approved building material wood, wrought iron, chain link not exceeding (6) feet in total height.
D.
Chapter 1, Division II, Section 105.3.2 is amended to read as follows:
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 had been issued; except that the building official is authorized to grant one or more extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated. Plans and other data submitted for review shall be returned to the applicant or destroyed by the City.
E.
Chapter 1, Division II, Section 107.3.3 is deleted.
F.
Chapter 1, Division II, Section 113 is deleted.
G.
Chapter 3, Section 304.1 is amended to include:
Motor Vehicle Showrooms
Police and Fire Stations
Post Office
H.
Chapter 9, Section 903.2 is amended to read as follows:
1.
New Buildings. In all new buildings and structures which are 3,600 square feet or greater, an approved automatic sprinkler system shall be provided regardless of occupancy classification.
Where the California Building Code is requiring more restrictive requirements in Sections 903.2.1 – 903.2.21, the more restrictive requirement shall take precedence.
2.
Existing Buildings. Notwithstanding any applicable provisions of this code, an automatic sprinkler system shall be provided in an existing building when an addition occurs and when one of the following conditions exists:
a.
When an addition is 33% or more of the existing building area, and the resulting building area exceeds 3,600 square feet (465 m2) as defined in Section 202; or
b.
When an addition exceeds 1,500 square feet (186 m2) and the resulting building area exceeds 3,600 square feet (465 m2) as defined in Section 202.
Exception: Unless required elsewhere in this code or the California Building Code, automatic fire sprinkler systems shall not be required for the following: | |
1. | Detached Group U occupancies used for agricultural purposes constructed in accordance with the California Building Code. |
2. | Detached non-combustible equestrian arena shade canopies that are open on all sides and used for riding only - no commercial, assembly or storage uses. |
3. | Detached fabric or non-combustible shade structures that are open on all sides and used to shade playground equipment, temporary storage of vehicles and dining areas with no cooking. |
4. | Where determined by the Fire Chief that no major life safety hazard exists, and the fuel load does not pose a significant threat to firefighter safety or to other structures or property, automatic fire sprinklers may be exempted. |
One- and two-family dwellings shall have an automatic fire sprinkler system regardless of square footage in accordance with the California Residential Code. Fire sprinkler systems shall be installed in mobile homes, manufactured homes and multifamily manufactured homes with two dwelling units in accordance with Title 25 of the California Code of Regulations. | |
The following exceptions in the California Fire Code shall not be allowed: | |
Exception in Section 903.2.3 | |
I.
Chapter 9, Section 903.3.5.3 is hereby added as follows:
Hydraulically calculated systems. The design of hydraulically calculated fire sprinkler systems shall not exceed 90% of the water supply capacity.
Exception: When static pressure exceeds 100 psi, and required by the Fire Code Official, the fire sprinkler system shall not exceed water supply capacity specified by Table 903.3.5.3.
(Ord. 962 § 5.1, 2019; Ord. 991 § 5.1, 2022)