(1)
The
2022 California Building Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a)
CBC 105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An application
for a permit for any proposed work will be deemed abandoned 180 days
after the date of filing, corrections issued or plan approval unless
a permit has been issued; except that the Building Official is authorized
to grant up to two extensions of time for additional periods not exceeding
180 days each. The extension must be requested in writing. In order
to renew action on an application after expiration, the applicant
must resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
(b)
CBC 105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued will become
invalid, unless the work on the site authorized by such permit is
commenced within 365 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized
on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period
of 180 days after the time of work is commenced. Before such work
can be recommenced, a new permit must first be obtained to do so,
and the applicable fee will be one-half the amount required for a
new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made, nor
will be made, in the original plans and specifications for such work;
and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
one year. If the suspension or abandonment has exceeded one year,
the permit will be considered expired. In order to renew a permit
after expiration, the permittee must pay a new full permit fee. The
Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, two extensions
of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension must
be requested in writing.
(c)
CBC 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical,
gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary
permits shall be subject to a fee equal to the permit fee, that shall
be in addition to any required permit fees.
(d)
CBC 109.7 Reinspection fees. A reinspection fee
may be imposed for each inspection or reinspection, when such portion
of work for which inspection is called is not complete, access is
denied, access is not available or when required corrections are not
made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection
fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the
requirements of the technical codes, but as a method of controlling
the practice of calling inspections before the job is ready for such
inspection or reinspection. Reinspection fees may be imposed when
the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector; for
failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is
requested; or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the
Building Official. In instances where reinspection fees have been
assessed, the permit will not be finaled nor occupancy granted until
the required fees have been paid. Reinspection fees are established
by City Ordinance.
(e)
CBC 109.9 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize
a refund of any fee that was erroneously paid or collected. The Building
Official may authorize a refund of not more than 80% of the applicable
permit fee paid when no work has been done under the permit. The Building
Official may authorize a refund of not more than 80% of the plan review
fee paid when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled
before any examination time has been expended. The Building Official
may not authorize a refund of any fee paid except upon written request,
filed by the original permittee no later than 180 days after date
of fee payment.
(f)
CBC 117 All electric buildings. All new constructed
buildings and structures shall not be supplied with natural gas for
the purpose of water heating (including pools and spas), space-heating,
space-cooling, cooking and clothes drying.
(g)
CBC 202 Definition. Barrier. A barrier is a fence,
wall, building wall or any combination of these that completely surrounds
the swimming pool and obstructs access to the swimming pool.
(h)
CBC 202 Definition. Swimming pools. Any body of
water created by artificial means which is designed, intended for
use, or used for swimming or immersion purposes, which has a water
depth exceeding 18 inches. The term, "pool," includes swimming pools,
spas, hot tubs, above- and below-ground, and vinyllined pools; pool
does not include plumbing fixtures such as bathtubs nor does it apply
to man-made lakes, reservoirs, farm ponds, or ponds used primarily
for public park purposes, water conservation purposes, irrigation
purposes or for the watering of livestock.
(i)
CBC 701A.1 Scope. This chapter applies to building
materials, systems and or assemblies used in the exterior design and
construction of new buildings and building alterations located within
a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area as defined in Section R337.2A.
(j)
CBC 701A.3 Application. New buildings and building
alterations located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or any Wildland-Urban
Interface Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed
after the application date shall comply with the provisions of this
chapter.
(k)
CBC 701A.3.1 Application date and where required. New buildings for which an application for a building permit is
submitted on or after July 1, 2008 located in any Fire Hazard Severity
Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall comply with all sections
of this chapter, including all of the following areas:
(1)
All unincorporated lands designated by the State Board of Forestry
and Fire Protection as State Responsibility Area (SRA) including:
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(2)
Land designated as Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone and Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone by cities
and other local agencies.
(3)
Land designated as Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area by cities and
other local agencies.
(l)
CBC 703A.5.2 Weathering. Fire-retardant-treated
wood shall meet the fire test performance requirements of this chapter
after being subjected to the weathering conditions contained in the
following standards, as applicable to the materials and conditions
of use.
(m)
CBC 703A.5.2.2 Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shakes. This section is deleted in its entirety.
(n)
CBC 704A.4 Alternative methods for determining ignition-resistant
materials. This section is deleted in its entirety.
(o)
CBC Table 1505.1 Minimum roof covering classification for
types of construction. Change Table so Minimum Class A would
be required for all construction types. Exception may be granted by
the Building Official for City or County registered historic landmarks.
The applicant shall submit evidence of historical registry and proposed
materials.
(p)
CBC 1511.3 Roof replacement. Roof replacement shall
include the removal of all existing layers of roof covering down to
the roof deck. The entire roof covering of every existing structure
where more than 10% of the total roof area is repaired or replaced
within any one-year period, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering
that is at least Class A. When a roof is being replaced the following
must also be upgraded:
(1)
Spark arrestors must be installed on any fireplace chimney. Manufactured
fireplace must have a spark arrestor installed approved by the manufacturer.
(q)
CBC 1511.3.1.2 Roof recover upgrade entire roof. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more
than 10% of the total roof area is repaired or replaced within any
one-year period, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering that is at
least Class A.
(r)
CBC 1803.1 General. Geotechnical investigations
shall be conducted in accordance with Section 1803.2 and reported
in accordance with Section 1803.6. Where required by the building
official or where geotechnical investigations involve in-situ testing,
laboratory testing or engineering calculations, such determination
must be made by a California licensed engineer experienced in soil
engineering. The Soil Expansion Index must be listed in all soils
investigation reports.
(s)
CBC 3109.1 General. The design and construction
of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall comply with this Code.
(t)
CBC 3109.3 Residential swimming pools. Residential
swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a barrier complying
with the requirements of SB 442.
(u)
CBC 3109.3.1 Barrier height and clearances. The
top of the barrier must be at least 60 inches above grade measured
on the side of the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool.
The maximum vertical clearance between grade and the bottom of the
barrier must be two inches measured on the side of the barrier that
faces away from the swimming pool. Where the top of the pool structure
is above grade, the barrier is authorized to be at ground level or
mounted on top of the pool structure, and the maximum vertical clearance
between the top of the pool structure and the bottom of the barrier
must be four inches.
(v)
CBC 3109.3.1.1 Openings. Openings in the barrier
must not allow passage of a four inch-diameter sphere.
(w)
CBC 3109.3.1.2 Solid barrier surfaces. Solid barrier
surfaces which do not have openings shall not contain indentations
or protrusions except for normal construction tolerances and tooled
masonry joints.
(x)
CBC 3109.3.1.3 Closely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal and vertical members
and the distance between the tops of the horizontal members is less
than 45 inches, the horizontal members shall be located on the swimming
pool side of the fence. Spacing between vertical members shall not
be greater than one and three-quarter inches in width. Where there
are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing with the cutouts
shall not be greater than one and three-quarter inches in width.
(y)
CBC 3109.3.1.4 Widely spaced horizontal members. Where the barrier is composed of horizontal members and the distance
between the tops of the horizontal members is 45 inches or more, spacing
between vertical members must not be greater than four inches. Where
there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing must
not be greater than one and three-quarter inches in width.
(z)
CBC 3109.3.1.5 Chain link dimensions. Mesh size
for chain link fences must not be greater than one and three-quarter
inches in width, unless the fence is provided with slats fastened
at the top or bottom that reduce the openings to not more than one
and three-quarter inches in width.
(aa)
CBC 3109.3.1.6 Diagonal members. Where the barrier
is composed of diagonal members shall not be greater than one and
three-quarter inches.
(bb)
CBC 3109.3.1.7 Gates. Access gates must comply with
the requirements of Sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.1.6 and must
be equipped to accommodate a locking device. Pedestrian access gates
must open outward away from the pool and must be self-closing and
have a self-latching device. Doors or gates other than pedestrian
access gates must have a self-latching device and must be equipped
with lockable hardware or padlocks and must remain locked at all times
when not in use. Release mechanisms must comply with Sections 1010.1.9
and 1109.13. Where release mechanisms of the self-latching device
are located less than 60 inches above grade measured on the side of
the barrier that faces away from the swimming pool, the release mechanism
must be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches
below the top of the gate and the gate barrier may have no opening
greater than one-half inch within 18 inches of the release mechanism.
(cc)
CBC 3109.3.1.8 Dwelling wall as a barrier. Where
a wall of a dwelling serves as part of the barrier, two safety devices
must be provided in accordance with Section 115922 of the California
Health and Safety Code.
(dd)
CBC 3109.3.1.9 Pool structure as barrier. Where
an above-ground pool structure, and the means of access is a ladder
or steps, then the ladder or steps either shall be capable of being
secured, locked or removed to prevent access, or the ladder or steps
shall be surrounded by a barrier that meets the requirements of Sections
3109.3.1.1 through 3109.3.1.8. Where the ladder or steps are secured,
locked or removed, any opening shall not allow the passage of a four
inch diameter sphere.
(ee)
CBC 3109.3.2 Indoor swimming pools. Wall surrounding
indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with Sections
3109.3.1.8. through 3109.3.3
(ff)
CBC 3109.3.3 Prohibited locations. Barriers shall
be located as to prohibit permanent structures, equipment or similar
objects from being used to climb the barriers. There shall be a clear
zone of not less than 36 inches between the exterior of the enclosure
and any permanent structures or equipment such as pumps, filters and
heaters that can be used to climb the enclosure.
(2)
The
2022 California Residential Code is hereby amended as follows:
(a)
CRC R105.3.2 Time limitation of application. An
application for a permit for any proposed work will be deemed abandoned
180 days after the date of filing, corrections issued or plan approval
unless a permit has been issued; except that the Building Official
is authorized to grant up to two extensions of time for additional
periods not exceeding 180 days each. The extension must be requested
in writing. In order to renew action on an application after expiration,
the applicant must resubmit plans and pay a new plan review fee.
(b)
CRC R105.5 Expiration. Every permit issued will
become invalid, unless the work on the site authorized by such permit
is commenced within 365 days after its issuance, or if the work authorized
on the site by such permit is suspended or abandoned for a period
of 180 days after the time of work is commenced. Before such work
can be recommenced, a new permit must first be obtained to do so,
and the applicable fee will be one-half the amount required for a
new permit for such work, provided no changes have been made, nor
will be made, in the original plans and specifications for such work;
and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded
one year. If the suspension or abandonment has exceeded one year,
the permit will be considered expired. In order to renew a permit
after expiration, the permittee must pay a new full permit fee. The
Building Official is authorized to grant, in writing, two extensions
of time, for periods not more than 180 days each. The extension must
be requested in writing.
(c)
CRC R108.5 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize
a refund of any fee that was erroneously paid or collected. The Building
Official may authorize a refund of not more than 80% of the applicable
permit fee paid when no work has been done under the permit. The Building
Official may authorize a refund of not more than 80% of the plan review
fee paid when an application for a permit is withdrawn or canceled
before any examination time has been expended. The Building Official
may not authorize a refund of any fee paid except upon written request,
filed by the original permittee no later than 180 days after date
of fee payment.
(d)
CRC R108.6 Work commencing before permit issuance. Any person who commences any work on a building, structure, electrical,
gas, mechanical or plumbing system before obtaining the necessary
permits shall be subject to a fee equal to the permit fee, that shall
be in addition to any required permit fees.
(e)
CRC R108.7 Reinspection fees. A reinspection fee
may be imposed for each inspection or reinspection, when such portion
of work for which inspection is called is not complete, access is
denied, access is not available or when required corrections are not
made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring reinspection
fees the first time a job is rejected for failure to comply with the
requirements of the technical codes, but as a method of controlling
the practice of calling inspections before the job is ready for such
inspection or reinspection. Reinspection fees may be imposed when
the approved plans are not readily available to the inspector; for
failure to provide access on the date for which the inspection is
requested; or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the
Building Official. In instances where reinspection fees have been
assessed, the permit will not be finaled nor occupancy granted until
the required fees have been paid. Reinspection fees are established
by City ordinance.
(f)
CRC R115 All electric buildings. All new constructed
buildings and structures shall not be supplied with natural gas for
the purpose of water heating (including pools and spas), space-heating,
space-cooling, cooking and clothes drying.
(g)
CRC R314.9 Heat sensor detector.
(h)
CRC R314.9.1 General. Heat sensor shall comply with
Section 314.9.
(i)
CRC R314.9.1.1 Listings. Heat sensor detectors shall
be listed by a listing agency approved by the Building Official.
(j)
CRC R314.9.2 Where required. Heat sensor detectors
shall be installed within attached and unattached garages when any
permit is issued with a valuation greater than $500.
(k)
CRC 314.9.3 Power source. Heat sensor detectors
shall be either hard wired or plugged in to an outlet receiving power
from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup.
Heat sensor detector shall emit a signal when the batteries are low.
(l)
CRC R337.1.1 Scope. This chapter applies to building
materials, systems and or assemblies used in the exterior design and
construction of new buildings and building alterations located within
a Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area as defined in Section R337.2A.
(m)
CRC R337.1.3 Application. New buildings and building
alterations located in any Fire Hazard Severity Zone or any Wildland-Urban
Interface Fire Area designated by the enforcing agency constructed
after the application date shall comply with the provisions of this
chapter.
(n)
CRC R337.1.3.1 Application date and where required. New buildings for which an application for a building permit is
submitted on or after July 1, 2008 located in any Fire Hazard Severity
Zone or Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area shall comply with all sections
of this chapter, including all of the following areas:
(1)
All unincorporated lands designated by the State Board of Forestry
and Fire Protection as State Responsibility Area (SRA) including:
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(2)
Land designated as Very-High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, High Fire
Hazard Severity Zone and Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone by cities
and other local agencies.
(3)
Land designated as Wildland-Urban Interface Fire Area by cities and
other local agencies.
(o)
CRC R337.3.5.2 Weathering. Fire-retardant-treated
wood shall meet the fire test performance requirements of this chapter
after being subjected to the weathering conditions contained in the
following standards, as applicable to the materials and conditions
of use.
(p)
CRC R337.3.5.2.2 Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and
shakes. This section is deleted in its entirety.
(q)
CRC R337.4.3 Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shakes. This section is deleted in its entirety.
(r)
CRC R337.3.5.2.2 Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and
shakes. This section is deleted in its entirety.
(s)
CRC R337.8.2.1 Exterior windows and exterior glazed doors
assembly requirements. Exterior windows and exterior glazed
doors assemblies shall comply with one of the following requirements:
(1)
Be constructed of multiplane glazing with a minimum of one tempered
pane meeting the requirements of Section R308 Safety Glazing; or
(2)
Be constructed of block glass units; or
(3)
Have a fire-resistance rating of not less than 20 minutes when tested
according to NFPA 257; or
(4)
Be tested to meet the performance requirements of SFM Standard 12-7A-2.
(t)
CRC R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter
control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation
spaces for all buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter,
the design and construction of foundations in areas prone to flooding
as established by Table R301.2(1) must meet the provisions of Section
R322. Wood foundations must be designed and installed in accordance
with AF&PA PWF (American Forest and Paper Association permanent
wood foundation).
Exception: The provisions of this chapter are permitted to be
used for wood foundations only in the following situations:
(u)
CRC R403.1.2 Continuous footing in seismic design categories
D0, D1, D2 and E. Exterior walls of buildings located
in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E, shall be supported
by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings.
Other footing materials or systems shall be designed in accordance
with accepted engineering practice. The braced wall panels at exterior
walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E must be supported by continuous footings. All required interior
braced wall panels in buildings must be supported by continuous footings.
The exception is deleted in its entirety.
(v)
CRC R902.1 Roofing covering materials. Roofs shall
be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905.
A minimum Class A roof shall be installed in all areas or where the
edge of the roof is less than three feet from a lot line. Class A
roofing shall be tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E108.
(w)
CRC R902.1.1 Roof coverings within very-high fire hazard
severity zones. The entire roof covering of every existing
structure where more than 10% of the total roof area is repaired or
replaced within any one-year period, the entire roof covering of every
new structure, and any roof covering applied in alteration, repair
or replacement of the roof or every existing structure, shall be a
fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class A.
(x)
CRC R902.1.2 Roof coverings within state responsibility zones. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more
than 10% of the total roof area is repaired or replaced within any
one-year period, the entire roof covering of every new structure,
and any roof covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement
of the roof of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant
roof covering that is at least Class A.
(y)
CRC R902.1.2 Exception. The exception is deleted
in its entirety.
(z)
CRC R903.1.3 Roof coverings in all other areas. The
entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 10%
of the total roof area is repaired or replaced within any one-year
period, the entire roof covering of every new structure, and any roof
covering applied in the alteration, repair or replacement of the roof
of every existing structure, shall be a fire-retardant roof covering
that is at least Class A.
(§ 1, Ord. 627, eff. April 11, 1985; as amended and renumbered by § 7, Ord. 718, eff. April 25, 1997, §§ 3,
4, Ord. 743, eff. March 10, 2000, § 10, Ord. 891, eff. March
25, 2019, § 4, Ord. 904, eff. January 1, 2020, and § 4, Ord. 935, eff. January 1, 2023)
The 2022 California Building Code Appendices I and J adopted
as parts of this Code.
The 2022 California Residential Code Appendix AH adopted as
part of this Code.
(§ 1, Ord. 627, eff. April 11, 1985; as amended and renumbered by § 8, Ord. 718, eff. April 25, 1997, § 11, Ord. 891, eff. March 25, 2019, § 5, Ord. 904, eff. January 1, 2020, and § 5, Ord. 935, eff. January 1, 2023)
