This chapter shall be known as the "Administrative and Enforcement" portion of the technical building codes adopted by this jurisdiction.
(SCC 1710 § 2, 2022)
The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the uniform administration and enforcement of the technical codes adopted by this jurisdiction.
(SCC 1710 § 2, 2022)
In the event of any conflict between this chapter and any law, rule or regulation of the State of California, that requirement which establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern.
(SCC 1710 § 2, 2022)
Chapter 1, Divisions I and II of the 2022 Edition of the California Building Code, Title 24, Part 2 of the California Code of Regulations as amended is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference herein. Chapter 1 Divisions I and II of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code, Title 24, Part 2.5 of the California Code of Regulations is hereby adopted as amended and incorporated by reference herein.
(SCC 1710 § 2, 2022)
The scope and administration provisions of the California Residential Code as adopted and amended herein shall serve as the administrative, organizational, and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes that regulate, within this jurisdiction, the site preparation, construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every detached one and two family dwelling and accessory structures as classified in Section 1.1.3 of the 2022 Edition of the California Residential Code.
The scope and administration provisions of the California Building Code as adopted and amended herein shall serve as the administrative, organizational, and enforcement rules and regulations for the technical codes that regulate, within this jurisdiction, the site preparation, construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, removal and demolition of every building or structure including, but not limited to, docks, harbors, wharves, marinas, boathouses, signs, swimming pools, accessory structures or any appurtenances connected or attached to such buildings or structures and building service equipment unless these structures are subject to regulation under the California Residential Code.
(SCC 1710 § 2, 2022)
The County Flood Ordinance, SZC-2016-0023, applies to buildings constructed in areas regulated therein.
(SCC 1710 § 2, 2022)
For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply:
"Building Official"
is the officer or other designated authority charged with the administration, and enforcement of the Code. The terms "administrative authority," and "County" are to be considered synonymous with the terms "Building Official," "Department of Building Safety" and "Building Department" as they appear in the Code or the technical codes.
"Building service equipment"
refers to the plumbing, mechanical, and electrical equipment including piping, wiring, fixtures, and other accessories that provide sanitation, lighting, heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration and firefighting facilities essential for the habitable occupancy of the building or structure for its designated use and occupancy.
"This jurisdiction"
means the unincorporated area of the County of Sacramento including County-owned buildings in incorporated Cities within the County of Sacramento.
"Technical Codes"
refers to the following building standards codes adopted by the County of Sacramento, which contain the provisions for design, construction, alteration, addition, repair, removal, demolition, use, location and occupancy of all buildings and structures and building service equipment as herein defined:
A. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.04, Building Code (hereinafter referred to as "Building Code").
B. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.10, Residential Code (hereinafter referred to as "Residential Code").
C. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.24, Plumbing Code (hereinafter referred to as "Plumbing Code").
D. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.28, Electrical Code (hereinafter referred to as "Electrical Code").
E. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.32, Mechanical Code (hereinafter referred to as "Mechanical Code").
F. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.34, Green Code (hereinafter referred to as "Green Code").
G. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.36, Swimming Pool Code (hereinafter referred to as "Swimming Pool Code").
H. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.37, Property and Maintenance Code (hereinafter referred to as "Property and Maintenance Code").
I. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.38, Sign Code (hereinafter referred to as "Sign Code").
J. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.39, Energy Code (hereinafter referred to as "Energy Code").
K. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.41, Historical Code (hereinafter referred to as "Historical Code").
L. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.42, Existing Building Code (hereinafter referred to as "Existing Building Code").
M. 
Sacramento County Code, Chapter 16.43, Referenced Standards Code (hereinafter referred to as "Referenced Standards Code").
"Zoning Code"
as it appears in this ordinance refers to the current Sacramento County Zoning Code.
(SCC 1710 § 2, 2022)
(SCC 1710 § 2, 2022)
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Editor's Note: The amendments to the 2022 California Building Code are included as an attachment to this title
(SCC 1710 § 2, 2022)
[1]
Editor's Note: The amendments to the 2022 California Residential Code are included as an attachment to this title