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").
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)