A. 
The California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, which incorporates and amends the International Building Code, 2024 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 2025 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 (1) 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; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)
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 from Section 105.2 of the California Building Code.
4. 
Items 3, 4, and 10 of "Building" are deleted in their entirety from Section R105.2 of the California Residential Code.
B. 
Sections 105.3 and R105.3 are hereby amended by adding the following paragraph at the end of the section to read as follows:
No demolition permit shall be issued to demolish any structure listed on the Register of Structures of Historical or Architectural Merit of the City of Claremont, as adopted by resolution of the City Council, until ninety (90) days after application for a demolition permit has been made to the City. If the Community Development Director determines that failure to issue the permit before the expiration of ninety (90) days presents an immediate hazard to the safety of human beings, he or she shall authorize the issuance of a permit immediately.
C. 
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.
D. 
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; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)
Note: Former § 15.04.030, Chapter 7A amended—Materials and Construction Methods for Exterior Wildfire Exposure, derived from 13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08, was repealed by 2025-07, 11/25/2025.
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 by adding the following paragraph at the end of the section to read as follows:
903.2 Where required. Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be provided in the locations described in this section:
A. 
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.
B. 
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 (4) 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.
C. 
Throughout existing non-residential buildings whenever any remodeling or additions increase the floor area by 5,000 square feet or more within any twelve (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 (4) hour fire-resistive construction without openings.
D. 
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; 2025-07, 11/25/2025
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 1505.1.2 and R902.1.2 are 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 twenty-five (25) percent or more of the total roof area is reroofed within any twelve (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
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATIONS TYPES OF CONSTRUCTION
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
(13-10; 16-13; 19-08; 22-08; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)
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; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)
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 provision 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; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)
A. 
Misdemeanor Penalty. Every violation of this chapter which is prosecuted as a misdemeanor shall be punishable by a fine of not more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) 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 one hundred dollars ($100.00) for the first offense, a fine not exceeding two hundred dollars ($200.00) for the second offense of the same provision within one (1) year, and a fine not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500.00) for each additional offense of the same provision within one (1) year.
As used in this section, the term "year" means any consecutive twelve (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:
1. 
Acquittal;
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; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)
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; 2025-07, 11/25/2025)