This chapter shall be known and cited as the "Sacramento County
Existing Building Code" (hereinafter referred to as "this Code").
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022)
The purpose of this code is to establish the minimum requirements
to safeguard the public health, safety and general welfare through
structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, access
to persons with disabilities, sanitation, adequate lighting and ventilation
and energy conservation; safety to life and property from fire and
other hazards attributed to the built environment; and to provide
safety to fire fighters and emergency responders during emergency
operations.
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022)
The 2022 California Existing Building Code, Title 24, Part 10
of the California Code of Regulations, a portion of the California
Building Standards Code as defined in the California State Health
and Safety Code Sections 17922 and 18901 et seq. (hereinafter referred
to as the "Existing Building Code"), and any rules and regulations
promulgated pursuant thereto is hereby adopted and incorporated by
reference herein.
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022)
As used in this chapter, the word "Code" means the Sacramento
County Historical Building Code.
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022)
The Existing Building Code is amended as follows:
Section 104.2.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially
damaged existing buildings and structures in flood hazard areas is
amended to read:
Section 104.2.1 Determination of substantially improved
or substantially damaged existing buildings and structures in flood
hazard areas. The County Flood Ordinance, SZC-2016-0023, applies
to buildings constructed in areas regulated therein.
Section 104.10.1 Flood hazard areas is amended to read:
Section 104.10.1 Flood hazard areas. The County
Flood Ordinance, SZC-2016-0023, applies to buildings constructed in
areas regulated therein.
(SCC 1710 § 28, 2022)
