A. The
California Building Code, 2022 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, which incorporates
and amends the International Building Code, 2021 Edition published
by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Appendix F,
Appendix I, and Appendix J based on the International Building Code,
the California Residential Code 2022 Edition, which incorporates and
amends the International Residential Code, with changes, additions,
and deletions set forth in this chapter, are adopted by reference
as the Building Code of the City.
B. At
least one copy of said codes is on file in the office of the Building
Official and shall at all times be maintained by the Building Official
for use and examination by the public.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
The following portions and sections of Chapter 1 of the California
Building Code and Chapter 1 Division II of the California Residential
Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Sections
105.2 and R105.2 are hereby amended as follows:
1. Item
1 of "Building" is hereby amended to read as follows:
One-story, detached, accessory buildings used as tool and storage
sheds, playhouses, and similar uses, provided the projected floor
area does not exceed 120 square feet, and is designed as a portable
building, which shall be easily disassembled or removed without cause
for demolition, and which does not contain any utilities. Said building
shall comply with construction methods, setbacks, fire resistive standards,
and other provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances
of this City.
2. Item
2 of "Building" is hereby amended to read as follows: Fences/Walls
not over 36 inches high.
3. Items
3, 4, 5, and 10 of "Building" are deleted in their entirety.
B. Sections
109.2 and R108.2 are hereby amended to read as follows:
Schedule of permit fees. The fee for each permit shall be established
by resolution of the City Council, and at the time of issuance, shall
be paid to the Building Official.
C. Sections
111.3 and R110.4 are hereby amended by adding the following paragraph
at the end of the section to read as follows:
The Building Official may require bonds in such form and amounts
as may be deemed necessary to assure that the remaining work will
be completed in accordance with the approved plans and specifications
and within the prescribed time stated on the temporary certificate
of occupancy.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08;2024-01)
The following portions and sections of Chapter 7A of the California
Building Code and Chapter 3 of the California Residential Code are
hereby amended to read as follows:
Sections 705A.2 and R337.5.2 are amended to read as follows:
Roof coverings. Where the roof profile allows a
space between the roof covering and roof decking, the spaces shall
be constructed to prevent the intrusion of flames and embers, be firestopped
with approved materials or have one layer of No. 72 ASTM cap sheet
installed over the combustible decking. Woodshingle and wood shake
roofs are prohibited in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFHSZ)
regardless of classification.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
The following portions and sections of Chapter 9 of the California
Building Code are hereby amended to read as follows:
Section 903.2. is hereby amended to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall
be provided in the locations described in this section:
1. In
buildings over three stories in height; provided, however, the respective
increases in area and height specified in Sections 503 and 504, and
the substitution for one-hour fire-resistive construction specified
in Table 601 shall be permitted.
2. In
all new non-residential buildings and additions constructed hereafter
which have a total floor area of 5,000 square feet or more. The total
floor area of the building or additions shall be computed without
regard to the fire walls as outlined in Chapter 7, except fire walls
of not less than four-hour fire-resistive construction without openings.
EXCEPTION: This requirement shall not apply to Group S Division 2
Open Parking Garages, which are within the area, height, and type
of construction limits set forth in Table 503.
3. Throughout
existing non-residential buildings whenever any remodeling or additions
increase the floor area by 5,000 square feet or more within any 12-month
period. The total floor area of buildings shall be computed without
regard to fire walls as outlined in Chapter 7, except fire walls of
not less than four-hour fire-resistive construction without openings.
4. If
the existing building which exceeds 5,000 square feet has a change
in occupancy classification such that the proposed use is more hazardous,
based on life and fire risk, than the existing use.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
The following portions and sections of Chapter 15 of the California
Building Code and Chapter 9 of the California Residential Code are
hereby amended to read as follows:
A. Sections
1505.1.3 and R902.1.3 is hereby amended to read as follows:
Roof coverings within all other areas. All new structures, and
every existing structure within the City shall have at least a Class
B fire retardant roof covering unless otherwise specified in Section
1505.1.1 of the
California Building Code/Section 902.1.1 of the California
Residential Code.
This section is applicable when 25% or more of the total roof
area is reroofed within any 12 month period.
The installer of the roof covering shall provide certification
of the roof covering classification to the building owner, and, when
requested, to the inspection authority having jurisdiction.
B. Table
1505.1 is hereby amended, in its entirety, to read as follows:
TABLE 1505.1
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MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
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IA
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IB
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IIA
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IIB
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IIIA
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IIIB
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IV
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VA
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VB
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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B
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(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
Appendix Chapter J, portions and sections are hereby amended
as follows:
A. Whenever
the use of the title "Building Official" is referenced as the administrative
authority in Appendix J, it shall be replaced with the title "City
Engineer."
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
It is unlawful for any person, firm, or corporation to erect,
construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, improve, remove, convert,
or demolish, equip, use, or maintain any building or permit the same
to be done in violation of this chapter. No person, whether as principal,
agent, employee, or otherwise, shall violate, cause the violation
of, or otherwise fail to comply with any of the requirements of this
chapter. Unless a different penalty is prescribed for violating a
specific provision of this chapter, every act prohibited or declared
unlawful, and every failure to perform an act made mandatory, shall
be a misdemeanor or an infraction, at the discretion of the City Attorney
or the District Attorney. In addition to the penalties provided in
this chapter, any condition caused or permitted to exist in violation
of any of the provisions of this chapter is hereby declared a public
nuisance and may be abated by any procedures authorized by law. The
expense of such abatement proceedings may, by resolution of the City
Council, be declared to be a lien against the property on which such
nuisance is maintained, and such lien shall be made the personal obligation
of the property owner, unless the City chooses another design method
recovering abatement cost permitted by law.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
A. Misdemeanor
Penalty. Every violation of this chapter which is prosecuted as a
misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $1,000,
or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months, or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
B. Infraction
Penalty. Every violation of this chapter which is prosecuted as an
infraction shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $100 for the
first offense, a fine not exceeding $200 for the second offense of
the same provision within one year, and a fine not exceeding $500
for each additional offense of the same provision within one year.
As used in this section, the term "year" means any consecutive
12 month period.
As used in this section, the term "offense" includes any violation
of the chapter which is cited or charged and which does not result
in:
2. A
finding of "not guilty";
3. A
dismissal of charges by the City or the court.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)
Each person shall be deemed guilty of a separate crime for each
and every day during any portion of which any violation of any provision
of this chapter is committed, continued or permitted by such person,
firm or corporation and shall be punished accordingly.
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08)