[Added by Ord. 2011-1]
[Amended by 2014-9; Ord. 2017-2; 11-11-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-2]
Except as hereinafter provided, that certain residential code known and designated as the "California Residential Code, 2025 Edition," shall be and become the residential code of the City of Lakewood. The Code shall regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement and maintenance of certain residential buildings or structures within the City and shall provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor and providing penalties for violation of such code. One copy of the California Residential Code has been deposited in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Lakewood and shall be at all times maintained by the Clerk for use and examination by the public. As used in this chapter, the Los Angeles County Residential Code refers to the current residential code adopted by the County of Los Angeles and any amendments to such code subsequently adopted by the County of Los Angeles. Said Code shall regulate the erection, construction, enlargements, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, occupancy, use, equipment, height, area, security, abatement and maintenance of certain residential buildings or structures within the City, and shall provide for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. One copy of said Los Angeles County Residential Code has been deposited in the office of the city clerk of the City of Lakewood and shall be at all times maintained by said clerk for use and examination by the public."
The definitions contained in Section 8101 shall apply equally to this Chapter and whenever any of said names and terms are used in the Residential Code, such names or terms shall be deemed and construed to have the meaning ascribed to it in Section 8101, unless otherwise set forth in this Chapter.
The Board of Appeals, as defined, constituted and appointed in the Building Code, shall hear and determine all appeals and variances necessary and appropriate under the terms and provisions of this Chapter, in accordance with the rules and regulations governing the proceedings of such Board set forth in the Building Code.
The fees established by the Residential Code may be amended by Resolution of the City Council and except as amended shall otherwise apply in all cases.
[Added 11-11-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-2]
Table R301.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:
GROUND SNOW LOAD
WIND DESIGN
SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORYf
SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM
WINTER DESIGN TEMPe
ICE BARRIER UNDERLAYMENT REQUIREDh
FLOOD HAZARDSg
AIR FREEZING INDEXi
MEAN ANNUAL TEMPj
Speedd
(mph)
Topographic effectsk
Special wind regionl
Windborne debris zonem
Weatheringa
Frost line depthb
Termitec
Zero
95
No
No
No
D2 or E
Negligible
12-24"
Very Heavy
No
Yes/No
0
60
[Added 11-11-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-2]
Chapter 4 of the Residential Code is hereby amended by adding the following:
R401.5 SOILS CONTAINING SULFATES. In soils containing sulfates, the Building Official may require that special provisions be made in the foundation design and construction to safeguard against damage due to salt weathering. He may require a special investigation and report to provide this design and construction criteria.
R401.5.1 CONCRETE FLOOR SLABS. Concrete floor slabs shall be cast on a moisture barrier membrane. Sheet plastic material used for this purpose shall not be less than 10 mils (0.010 inches) in thickness. The slabs shall be at least four inches thick and shall be reinforced with welded wire mesh or deformed reinforcing bars. Welded wire mesh shall have a cross-sectional area of not less than 5/100 square inch per foot each way. Reinforcing bars shall have a diameter of not less than 3/8 inch and be spaced at intervals not exceeding 24 inches each way.
R401.5.2 FOUNDATIONS ON SOILS CONTAINING SULFATES. Foundation systems on soils containing sulfates shall be constructed in such a manner that will minimize damage to the structure from salt weathering. Slab-on-grade footings for buildings located on soils containing sulfates may be designed in accordance with engineering design based on geotechnical recommendations as approved by the Building Official. For residential-type buildings, where an approved method of construction is not provided, foundations and floor slabs shall be of Type V cement. Under slab pipes, conduit, and duets shall be non-metallic.