A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Building Code Volumes 1 and 2, 2025 Edition (Part 2, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the International Building Code, 2024 Edition, including California Building Code Chapter 1 Division II, and Appendices F, G, H, I, J and N published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Building Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, demolition, conversion, occupancy, equipment, use, height, area and maintenance of all buildings or structures in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor. Each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, Volumes 1 and 2, and the secondary publications referenced above, not adopted or amended in the California Building Code, or amended herein, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this chapter.
B. 
A copy of the Building Code of the city of Yucaipa, including each and all of the codes referenced in subsection A, shall be available in the office of the building division of the development services department in the city of Yucaipa, and shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 1, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Building Code, Chapter 1, Division II, 2025 Edition, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth in full and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the City, and is hereby adopted by reference as the Scope and Administration Provisions of the City of Yucaipa.
B. 
California Building Code, Chapter 1, Division II ("Scope and Administration"), as adopted herein, is amended as follows:
1. 
Section 104.3.2 Determination of New Construction is added to say:
Section 104.3.2 Determination of New Construction. When a new structure is built, or a substantial alteration, or reconstruction of an existing structure equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing structure's square footage, the entire structure shall be classified as new construction. All applicable codes and permitting requirements for new construction shall apply.
2. 
Section 104.8 Liability is amended to say:
Section 104.8 Liability. The Building Official or his or her authorized representative as employees or acting under contract as agents of this jurisdiction, charged with the enforcement of this code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his duties, shall not thereby be rendered personally liable for damage that may occur to persons or property as a result of an act or omission in the discharge of the assigned duties. A suit brought against the Building Official, employee or his/her authorized agent acting under contract of this jurisdiction, because of such act or omission performed by the Building Official, employee or his/her authorized agent acting under contract of this jurisdiction in the enforcement of the provisions of such codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting there from shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.
This Code shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any such person owning, operating or controlling a building, structure or building service equipment therein for damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming such liability by reason of the inspections authorized by this code or permits or certificates issued under this Code.
3. 
Section 105.2 Work exempt from a permit of Chapter 1 of the California Building Code is hereby amended by amending exemptions 2 and 9 and 14 to read as follows:
2.
Fences not over 6 feet (2134 mm) high. Block walls not over 4 feet high (1219 mm).
9.
Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 18 inches deep, do not exceed 5,000 gallons and are installed entirely above ground.
14.
Decks not over 200 square feet (18.58 m2) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762mm) above grade at any point, and not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.2.
4. 
Section 105.5 Expiration is amended to say:
Section 105.5 Expiration. Every residential permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit commences within 365 days after its issuance, or if work has been suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days between each required inspection. Every commercial permit issued shall become invalid unless the work on the site authorized by such permit commences within 180 days after its issuance, or if work has been suspended or abandoned for a period of 180 days between each required inspection. The building official is authorized to grant, in writing, only one extension of time for a period of 180 days. The extension shall be requested in writing and justifiable cause demonstrated.
5. 
Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees is amended to read as follows:
Section 109.2 Schedule of permit fees. On buildings, structures, electrical, gas, mechanical, and plumbing systems, grading or alterations requiring a permit, a fee for each permit shall be paid as set forth in the most recent resolution of the City Council regarding fees for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, solar, fire and grading permits. When a plan or other data is required to be submitted by Section 106.1, the plan review fee, established by city council resolution, must be paid at the time of submitting plans and specifications for review.
6. 
Section 109.6.1 of Chapter 1, Division II is added to the CBC to read as follows:
109.6.1 Fee 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 percent 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 percent 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 application filed by the original permittee no later than 180 days after date of fee payment.
7. 
Section 109.7 of Chapter 1 Division II is added to the CBC to read as follows:
109.7. Investigation Fees: Work without a Permit.
109.7.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation will be made before a permit may be issued.
109.7.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, may be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee must be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code and will be established by City Council resolution. The payment of such investigation fee will not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or the technical codes, nor from the penalty prescribed by law.
8. 
Section 109.8 of Chapter 1, Division II is added to the CBC to read as follows:
109.8 Re-inspection Fees. A re-inspection fee may be imposed for each inspection or reinspection, when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when required corrections are not made. This section is not to be interpreted as requiring re-inspection 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 inspection record card is not posted, or otherwise not available on the work site; 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.
To obtain a re-inspection, the applicant must file an application in writing upon a city-approved form and pay the applicable re-inspection fee.
In instances where re-inspection fees have been assessed, additional inspections of the work will not be performed until the required fees have been paid.
9. 
Section 111.3 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:
Section 111.3 Temporary occupancy. The Building Official is authorized to issue a temporary certificate of occupancy before the completion of the entire work covered by the permit and approvals; provided that such portion or portions shall be occupied safely, and approvals granted from associated departments. The Building Official shall set a time period during which the temporary occupancy is valid, and the applicant shall provide a bond or cash deposit for the cost of completion of the work.
10. 
Section 113.3 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:
Section 113.3 Board of appeals qualifications. The City Council shall be designated as the board of appeals.
11. 
Section 202 of the CBC is amended to add Barrier, Spa, Non-Self-Contained; Spa, Self-Contained definitions to the CBC; and to amend the definition of Swimming Pool by revising these definitions to read as follows:
Barrier. A barrier is a permanently installed fence, wall, building wall, or any combination of these that surrounds the entire swimming pool area and obstructs access to the swimming pool area.
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 vinyl-lined 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.
Spa, Non-Self-Contained. Means a hydro-massage pool or tub for recreational or therapeutic use, not located in health-care facilities, designed for immersion of users and usually having a filter, heater and motor driven blower. It may be installed indoors or outdoors, on the ground or on a supporting structure, or in the ground or in a supporting structure. A non-self-contained spa is intended for recreational bathing and contains water over 18 inches deep.
Spa, Self-Contained. Means a continuous-duty appliance in which all control, water-heating and water-circulating equipment is an integral part of the product, located entirely under the spa skirt. A self-contained spa is intended for recreational bathing and contains water over 18 inches deep.
12. 
Section 1505.1 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:
Section 1505 Fire Classification.
Section 1505.1 General. Roof assemblies shall be divided into classes defined in this section. Class A and B roof assemblies and roof coverings required to be listed by this section shall be tested in accordance with ASTM El 08 or UL 790.
13. 
Table 1505.1 is amended, by the deletion of Table 1505.1 and the addition of a new Table 1505 .1 thereto, to read as follows:
TABLE 1505.1
MINIMUM ROOF COVERING CLASSIFICATION FOR TYPES OF CONSTRUCTIONa
IA
IB
IIA
IIB
IIIA
IIIB
IV
VA
VB
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
B
FOR SI: 1 FOOT= 304.8 MM, 1 square foot= 0.0929m2
a Unless otherwise required in accordance with Chapter 7A
14. 
Section 1505.1.2 Roof Coverings within all other areas. Section 1505.1.2 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:
Section 1505.1.2 The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is 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 fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B
15. 
Section 3109.1 of the CBC is amended to read as follows:
3109.1 General. The design and construction of swimming pools, spas and hot tubs shall comply with Section 3109.2 and amendments from 3109.3.
16. 
Section 3109.3 is added to the CBC to read as follows:
3109.3 Residential swimming pools. Residential swimming pools shall be completely enclosed by a barrier complying with added Sections 3109.3.0 through 3109.3.3
17. 
Sections 3109.3.0 through 3109.3.3 are added to read as follows:
Section 3109.3.0, Barrier location, materials, height and clearances.
3109.3.0 Location. The area where the pool is located shall have a permanently installed barrier fence constructed using durable materials with concrete poured in place footings. The barrier fencing shall enclose the entire pool area and shall comply with sections 3109.3.1 through 3109.3.3
3109.3.0.1 Barrier materials. The pool barrier fencing shall be constructed from durable materials such as wood, solid vinyl fencing, concrete, masonry walls and chain link fencing. Cloth type fencing is prohibited for use as a permanent pool perimeter barrier.
3109.3.1.1 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.
3109.3.1.1 Openings. Openings in the barrier must not allow passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere. Openings along the bottom of the barrier shall not exceed 2" above grade.
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.
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 1 ¾ inches in width. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing with the cutouts shall not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width.
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 4 inches. Where there are decorative cutouts within vertical members, spacing must not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width.
3109.3.1.5 Chain link dimensions. Mesh size for chain link fences must not be greater than 1 ¾ inches in width, unless the fence is provided with slats fastened at the top or bottom that reduce the openings to not more than 1 ¾ in width. 3109.3.1.6 Diagonal members. Where the barrier is composed of diagonal members shall not be greater than 1 ¾ inches.
3109.3.1.6 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.
3109.3.1.7 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.
3109.3.1.8 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 3109.3.1.5. Where the ladder or steps are secured, locked or removed, any opening shall not allow the passage of a 4-inch-diameter sphere.
3109.3.2 Indoor swimming pools. Wall surrounding indoor swimming pools shall not be required to comply with Section 3109.3.0 through 3109.3.1.5
3109.3.3 Prohibited Locations. Barriers shall be located 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" 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.
18. 
Section 3109.4 is added to the CBC to read as follows:
3109.4 Withholding approval. Plaster inspection or approval to fill a pool or spa with water shall be withheld by the Building Official, until there has been compliance with all fencing and other requirements of this Section.
19. 
Appendices deleted. Appendices A, B, C, D, E and K are deleted.
20. 
Section 103.2 of Appendix J of the California Building Code is hereby revised to read as follows:
J103.2 Exemptions. A grading permit shall not be required for the following:
When approved by the building official, grading, which consist of a fill less than 1 foot in depth and placed on natural terrain with a slope flatter than 1 unit vertical in 5 units horizontal (20% slope), or less than 2ft in depth, not intended to support structures, that does not exceed 50 cubic yards on any one lot and does not obstruct a drainage course. Such grading shall be in an isolated, self-contained area, provided there is no danger to the public, and such grading will not adversely affect adjoining properties.
Excavation for construction of a structure permitted under this code.
•
Cemetery graves.
•
Refuse disposal sites controlled by other regulations.
•
Excavations for wells, or trenches for utilities.
•
Mining, quarrying, excavating, processing or stockpiling rock, sand, gravel, aggregate or clay controlled by other regulations, provided such operations do not affect the lateral support of, or significantly increase stresses in, soil on adjoining properties. Exploratory excavations performed under the direction of a registered design professional.
Exemption from the permit requirements of this appendix shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction.
21. 
J104.2.1 Grading Designation. Section J104.2.1 is added to the CBC to read as follows:
J104.2.1 Grading Designation. All grading exceeding 500 cubic yards must be performed in accordance with the approved grading plan prepared by a civil engineer and will be designated as engineered grading. Grading involving less than 500 cubic yards will be designated regular grading, unless Building Official's determines that special conditions or unusual hazards exist, in which case the grading must conform to the requirements for engineered grading.
22. 
J104.2.2 Engineered Grading Requirements. Section J104.2.2 is added to the CBC to read as follows:
J104.2.2 Engineered Grading Requirements. Application for a grading permit must, at a minimum, be accompanied by, but not be limited to, two sets of plans and specifications, and supporting data consisting of a soils engineering report and engineering geology report. The plans and specifications must be prepared and signed by an individual licensed by the State to prepare such plans or specifications when required by the City Engineer or Building Official.
Specifications must contain information covering construction and material requirements.
Plans must be drawn to scale upon substantial mylar; must be of sufficient clarity to indicate the nature and extent of the work proposed; and show in detail that they will conform to the provisions of this code and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. The first sheet of each set of plans must give the location of the work, the name and address of the owner, and the person who prepared the plans.
The plans must include, but not be limited to, the following information:
1. 
General vicinity of the proposed site.
2. 
Property limits and accurate contours of existing ground and details of terrain and area drainage.
3. 
Limiting dimensions, elevations or finish contours to be achieved by the grading, and proposed drainage channels and related construction.
4. 
Detailed plans of all surface and subsurface drainage devices, walls, cribbing, dams, and other protective devices to be constructed with, or as a part of, the proposed work together with a map showing the drainage area and the estimated runoff of the area served by any drains.
5. 
Location of any buildings or structures on the property where the work is to be performed, and the location of any buildings or structures on land of adjacent owners that are within 15 feet (4572 mm) of the property, or that may be affected by the proposed grading operations.
6. 
Recommendations included in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report must be incorporated in the grading plans or specifications. When approved by the City Engineer or Building Official, specific recommendations contained in the soils engineering report and the engineering geology report, which are applicable to grading, may be included by reference.
7. 
The dates of the soils engineering and engineering geology reports together with the names, addresses and phone numbers of the firms, or individuals, who prepared the reports.
23. 
Section 105.1 of Appendix J. is amended by inserting the following sentence after the first sentence of Section J105.1 to read:
"All grading equaling or greater than 5000 cubic yards shall be reviewed, permitted and inspected by the City Engineer or the Building Official per Resolution No. 90-100."
(Ord. 462 § 2, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition (Part 2.5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the International Residential Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted as the Residential Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erections, installation, alteration, repair, location, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of residential buildings in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such "International Residential Code," 2024 Edition published by the International Code Council, not adopted or amended in the California Residential Code, which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
B. 
A copy of the Residential Building Code of the City of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.
1. 
Table R301.2 is Revised to read as follows:
Wind Design
Seismic Design Category
Subject To Damage From
 
 
 
 
Ground Snow Load
Speed
Topographic Effects
Special Wind Region
Wind Bourne Debris
Seismic Design Category
Weathering
Frost Line Depth
Termite
Winter Design Temp
Ice Barrier Underlayment
Flood Hazard
Air Freezing
Zero
96/11 0
Yes
No/Yes
No
D1, D2, or E
Negligible
12-24"
Very Heavy
43
No
Yes/No
0
2. 
Sections R403.1.2, R 403.1.3, R403.1.4, R403.1.5 and R403.1.61 of the CRC are amended to read as follows:
R403.1.2 Continuous Footings in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E, must be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. Other footing materials or systems must 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.
R403.1.3 Footing and Stem wall reinforcing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2 and E. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E, as established in Table R301.2(1), must have minimum reinforcement in accordance with this section and Figure R403.l.3. Reinforcement must be installed with support and cover in accordance with Section R403.1.3.5.
R403.1.3.1 Concrete stem walls with concrete footings. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E, where a construction joint is created between a concrete footing and a concrete stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 vertical bar must be installed at not more than four feet (4') on center. The vertical bar must have a standard hook and extend to the bottom of the footing and must support and cover as specified in Section R608.5.4.5. A minimum of one No. 4 horizontal bar must be installed within 12 inches of the top of the stem wall and one No. 4 horizontal bar must be located 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the footing.
R403.1.3.2 Masonry stem walls with concrete footings. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E, where a masonry stem wall is supported on a concrete footing, a minimum of one No. 4 vertical bar must be installed at not more than four feet (4') on center. The vertical bar must have a standard hook and extend to the bottom of the footing and must have support and cover as specified in Section R403.1.3.5.3 and extend a minimum of 14 inches into the stem wall. Standard hooks must comply with Section R608.5.4.5. A minimum of one No. 4 horizontal bar must be installed within 12 inches of the top of the wall and one No. 4 horizontal bar must be located 3 to 4 inches from the bottom of the footing. Masonry stem walls must be solid grouted.
R403.1.3.3 Slabs-on-ground with turned-down footings. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E, slabs on ground cast monolithically with turned-down footings must have a minimum of one No. 4 bar at the top and the bottom of the footing or one No. 5 bar or two No. 4 bars in the middle third of the footing depth. Where the slab is cast monolithically with the footing, No. 3 or larger vertical dowels with standard hooks on each end must be installed at not more than 4 feet on center in accordance with Figure R403.1.3, Detail 2. Standard hooks must comply with Section R608.5.4.5.
R403.1.3.4 Interior bearing and braced wall footings in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E. In Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, D2, and E, interior footings supporting bearing walls or braced wall panels, and cast monolithically with a slab on grade, must extend to a depth of not less than 12 inches below grade.
R403.1.3.6 is deleted in its entirety.
R403.1.6.1 Foundation anchorage in Seismic Design Categories C, D0, D1, D2, and E. In addition to the requirements of Section R403.1.6, the following requirements apply to wood light-frame structures in Seismic Design Categories D0, Dl, D2, and E and wood light-framed townhouses in Seismic Design Category C.
3. 
Section R902.l of the CRC is amended to read as follows:
R902.1 Roof Covering Materials. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in areas designated by this section and in accordance with the High Fire Area requirements as set forth in the California Building Code Chapter 7A and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Class A or B roofing assemblies are required by this section to be listed and tested in accordance with UL 790 or ASTM E108.
4. 
Section R902.1.2 is amended by revising it to require a minimum Class B roof as follows:
R902.1.2 Roof Coverings within all other areas. The entire roof covering of every existing structure where more than 50 percent of the total roof area is 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 fire-retardant roof covering that is at least Class B.
5. 
Section R902.2 first paragraph is amended by revising it to allow only a minimum Class A or B treated wood roofs as follows:
R902.2 Fire Retardant-treated shingles and shakes. Fire-retardant-treated wood shakes and shingles are Roof are wood shakes and shingles complying with UBC Standard 15-3 or 15-4 which are impregnated by the full-cell vacuum-pressure process with fire-retardant chemicals, and which have been qualified by UBC Standard for use on a Class A or B roof.
(Ord. 462 § 3, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition (Part 3, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including all annexes, which incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference as the electrical code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of electrical systems in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions, and terms of such National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, not adopted or amended in the California Electrical Code, which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
B. 
A copy of the Electrical Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the City of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspections while this code is in force.
1. 
Article 310, Conductors for General Wiring, of the California Electrical Code is amended by the addition of Article 310.3(B).1 to read as follows:
Article 310.3 (B).1 Copper wire to be used for wiring No. 6 and smaller in all installations. Consideration of the use of aluminum wiring can be made by the Building Official for feeder lines only on an individual basis where adequate safety measures can be ensured.
2. 
Article 310, Conductors for General Wiring, of the California Electrical Code is amended by the addition of Article 310.121 to read as follows:
310.121 Continuous inspection of aluminum wiring. If used, aluminum conductors of No. 6 or smaller used for branch circuits shall require continuous inspection by an independent testing agency approved by the Building Official for proper torque of connections at their termination point.
3. 
Article 690.13(A)(1) of the California Electrical Code is amended to read as follows:
Article 690.13(A) Location (1) Readily Accessible. The PV disconnecting means shall be installed at a readily accessible location on the outside of a building or structure, nearest to the point of entrance of the system conductors and within 3 feet of the main electrical service meter. When all or part of the PV system is installed on a detached structure, an additional readily accessible disconnecting means shall be installed at the remote location.
(Ord. 462 § 4, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition (Part 5, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including all appendices, which incorporates and amends the Uniform Plumbing Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, including Uniform Plumbing Code Appendices thereto, not in conflict with the California Plumbing Code, is hereby adopted by reference as the Plumbing Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erections, installation, alteration, repair, location, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of plumbing systems in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the "Uniform Plumbing Code," 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Plumbing Code, and "IAPMO Installations Standards", 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
B. 
A copy of the Plumbing Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
1. 
Section 710.1 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
710.1 Backflow Protection. Drainage piping serving fixtures which have flood level rims located less than 12" above the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover of the public sewer serving such drainage piping shall be protected from back flow of sewage by installing an approved type of backwater valve. Fixtures being served by a private sewage disposal may have their flood level rims located at the elevation of the next upstream manhole cover, fixtures above such elevations shall not discharge through the backwater valve." Backwater valves are prohibited on garage floors.
2. 
Section 719.1 of the California Plumbing Code is amended to read as follows:
719.1 Locations. Cleanouts shall be placed inside the building near the connection between the building drain and the building sewer or installed outside the building at the lower end of the building drain and extended to grade. Cleanouts are prohibited on garage floors.
(Ord. 462 § 5, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the Uniform Code for Solar Energy Installations, 2024 Edition, published by the International Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO), is hereby adopted by reference as the Solar Energy Installations Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erections, installation, alteration, repair, location, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of Solar Energy Systems, in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the "Uniform Code for Solar Energy Installation," 2024 Edition, published by the International Conference of Building Officials, which are on file in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
B. 
A copy of the Uniform Code for Solar Energy Installations of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 6, 2025)
A. 
Except as herein after provided, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition (Part 4, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including all appendices, which incorporates and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the city of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection, installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, use or maintenance of heating, ventilation, cooling, refrigeration systems, incinerators, or other miscellaneous heat-reducing appliances in the city of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefore; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, that are not adopted or amended in the California Mechanical Code, are hereby adopted and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
B. 
A copy of the Mechanical Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 7, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Administrative Code, 2025 Edition (Part 1, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including all appendices thereto, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth in full and the same shall be established and adopted by reference as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the city; and is hereby adopted by reference as the Administrative Code of the city of Yucaipa.
B. 
A copy of the Administrative Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 8, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth in full and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the city; and is hereby adopted by reference as the Property Maintenance Code of the city of Yucaipa.
B. 
A copy of the International Property Maintenance Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 9, 2025)
A. 
Except as herein after provided, the California Fire Code, 2025 Edition (Part 9, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including Appendix Chapter 4 and appendices B, BB, C, CC, D, E, F, G, H, I, K, N, O, P and Q, which incorporates and amends the International Fire Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Fire Code of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, provisions of the Fire Code systems, or other provisions in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Fire Code 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Fire Code, and excepting Section 103, published by the International Code Council, which are on file in the office of the city clerk, city of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
B. 
A copy of the Fire Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 10, 2025)
The California Fire Code, as adopted herein, is amended as follows:
A. 
Definitions.
A.1.1. 
Wherever the word "Jurisdiction" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the City of Yucaipa.
A.1.2. 
Wherever the term "Corporation Counsel" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the City Attorney for the City of Yucaipa.
A.1.3. 
Wherever the term "Chief is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire Chief of the City of Yucaipa, or his or her authorized representative.
A.1.4. 
Wherever the term "Fire Department" is used in said California Fire Code, it shall mean the Fire Department of the City of Yucaipa.
A.1.5. 
An employee or agent of the City of Yucaipa, when enforcing the California Fire Code, the Yucaipa Municipal Code and other laws, rules and regulations relating to fire and life safety, fire prevention and fire investigation, shall, pursuant to Section 836.5 of the Penal Code, be authorized to issue written notice to appear and release citations for misdemeanors or infraction violations.
B. 
Amendments.
1. 
A new Section 103.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
103.4 Cost Recovery. Fire suppression, investigation and rescue or emergency medical costs are recoverable in accordance with Health and Safety Code Sections 13009 and 13009.1. Any person who negligently, intentionally, or in violation of law, causes an emergency response, including but not limited to, a traffic accident or spill of toxic or flammable fluids or chemicals, is liable for the costs of securing such emergency, including those costs set out in Health and Safety Code Section 13009 et seq. and Government Code Section 53150 et seq. Any expense incurred by the fire department for securing such an emergency may constitute a debt of such person and may be collectible by the City in the same manner as in the case of an obligation under contract, expressed or implied.
2. 
Section 104.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
104.1.1 Responsibilities. The Chief is authorized to administer and enforce this Code. Under the Chiefs direction, the fire department is authorized to enforce all ordinances of the jurisdiction and the laws of the State pertaining to the prevention of fires, the suppression or extinguishment of dangerous or hazardous fires, the storage, use and handling of hazardous materials, the installation and maintenance of automatic, manual and other private fire alarm systems and fire-extinguishing equipment, the maintenance and regulation of fire escapes, the maintenance of fire protection and the elimination of fire hazards on land and in buildings, structures and other property, including those under construction, the maintenance of means of egress, and the investigation of the cause, origin and circumstances of fire and unauthorized releases of hazardous materials. Employees and agents of the City of Yucaipa are hereby authorized to interpret and enforce the provisions of this Code (except as provided in Section 108.1) and to make arrests and issue citations as authorized by law.
3. 
Section 108.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
108.1.1 Permit Fees. Permit fees as established by City Council resolution shall be collected by the Finance Department. Proof of receipt shall accompany all permit applications prior to inspection and approval by the fire department.
4. 
Section 202 of the California Fire Code is hereby amended by adding the following:
Section 202 Definitions.
ALL-WEATHER DRIVING SURFACE. Is an approved concrete, asphalt, or engineered surface approved by the Code Official of sufficient thickness, installed upon soil compacted to a minimum of 95% and designed to support the imposed loads of the fire apparatus.
BED AND BREAKFAST. See Lodging House.
EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS. Explosive materials are explosives, blasting agents and detonators including, but not limited to, dynamite and other high explosives; slurries, emulsions and water gels; black powder and pellet powder; initiating explosives; detonators or blasting caps; safety fuses; squibs; detonating cord; igniter cord; igniters and fireworks, 1.3G (Class B special fireworks) and any explosives as defined in Section 841 of Title 18 of the United States Code and published pursuant to Section 55.23 of Title 27 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
FIREWORKS. Fireworks means any device containing chemical elements and chemical compounds capable of burning independently of the oxygen of the atmosphere and producing audible, visual, mechanical, or thermal effects which are useful as pyrotechnic devices or for entertainment. The term fireworks includes, but is not limited to, devices designated by the manufacturer as fireworks, torpedoes, skyrockets, roman candles, rockets, Daygo bombs, sparklers, party poppers, paper caps, chasers, fountains, smoke sparks, aerial bombs, and fireworks kits. (H&S 12511). Including, but not limited to, all fireworks defined in the California Health and Safety Code starting with Section 12500.
FIRE SAFETY OVERLAY DISTRICT shall mean the Fire Safety Overlay Districts (FRI, FR2, and FR3) designated in higher fire hazard areas and identified on the City's General Plan hazards maps. Said areas (FRI, FR2, and FR3) may overlap or border areas identified by the State of California/Cal-Fire as "Moderate Fire Severity Zone," "High Fire Severity Zone" or "Very High Fire Severity Zone". Finding: The State of California Fire Marshal has designated areas within the City of Yucaipa as "Moderate Fire Hazard Severity Zone," "High Fire Hazard Severity Zone " or "Very High Fire Severity Zone "in which all new construction must comply with requirements of the California Building Code Chapter 7A and the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code. Changes to the Fire Code Chapter 2, Definitions. Section: 202 has been amended by adding to the definition of Fire Safety Overlay Districts to coordinate the City's existing labeled FR zones into this new designation with State requirements. This change is also consistent with the City of Yucaipa General Plan.
HIGH EXPLOSIVE. An explosive material, such as dynamite, which can be caused to detonate by means of a No. 8 test blasting cap when unconfined and any explosive defined in Section 12000 of the California Health and Safety Code.
HAZARDOUS FIRE AREA. Land which is covered with grass, grain, brush or forest, whether privately, or publicly owned, which is so situated or is of such inaccessible location that a fire originating upon such land would present an abnormally difficult job of suppression or would result in great and unusual damage through fire or resulting erosion. Such areas are designated on maps entitled "Hazardous Fire Areas of San Bernardino County" on file in the office of the Chief.
MODEL ROCKET. Any toy or educational device, which weighs not more than 500 grams, including the engine and any payload, that is propelled by model rocket engines (H&SC 12519).
MODEL ROCKET ENGINE. A commercially manufactured, non-reusable rocket propulsion device which is constructed of a nonmetallic casing and solid propellant, wherein all of the ingredients are self-contained so as not to require mixing or handling by the user and which have design and construction characteristics determined by the State Fire Marshal to provide a reasonable degree of safety to the user (H&SC 12520).
5. 
Section 305.5.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
305.5.1 Spark Arresters Required. All chimneys attached to any appliance or fireplace that burns solid fuel shall be equipped with an approved spark arrester, and the spark arrester shall meet all the following requirements:
1. 
The net area of the spark arrester shall not be less than four times the net area of the outlet of the chimney.
2. 
The spark arrester screen shall have heat or corrosion resistance equivalent to 12-gauge wire, 19-gauge galvanized wire, or 24-gauge stainless steel.
3. 
Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2-inch and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch.
4. 
The spark arrester shall be accessible for cleaning, and the screen or chimney cap shall be removable to allow for cleaning of the chimney flue.
6. 
Section 307.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
307.1.2 Burning Operations. The burning of salvage vehicles and salvage or waste materials shall be prohibited:
7. 
Section 307.1.2.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
307.1.2.1 Material restrictions. Open burning of rubbish containing paper products, trash and debris containing non-organic material is prohibited.
8. 
Section 315.8 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
315.8 Removal. Combustible rubbish stored in containers outside of noncombustible vaults or rooms shall be removed from buildings at least once each working day or when determined by the Chief to be a fire hazard.
9. 
Section 315.9 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
315.9 Abatement. In the event that abatement is not performed as required in this code, the Chief may give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists to correct such prohibited condition, and if the owner fails to correct such condition the Chief may cause the same to be done and may cause the expense of such correction to become a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists.
10. 
Section 324 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
SECTION 324 USE OF EQUIPMENT
324.1 General. Except as otherwise provided in this section, no person shall use, operate, or cause to be operated, in, upon or adjoining any hazardous fire area any internal combustion engine which uses hydrocarbon fuels, unless the engine is equipped with a spark arrester maintained in effective working order, or the engine is constructed, equipped, and maintained for the prevention of fire.
324.2 Spark Arrester. Spark arresters affixed to the exhaust system of engines or vehicles subject to this section shall not be placed or mounted in such a manner as to allow flames or heat from the exhaust system to ignite any flammable material.
324.3 Specifications. A spark arrester is a device constructed of nonflammable material specifically for the purpose of removing and retaining carbon and other flammable particles over 0.0232 of an inch (0.58 mm) in size from the exhaust flow of an internal combustion engine that uses hydrocarbon fuels, or which is qualified and rated by the U.S. Forest Service.
EXCEPTIONS: Engines used to provide motor power for trucks, truck tractors, buses, and passenger vehicles, except motorcycles, are not subject to this section if the exhaust system is equipped with a muffler as defined in the Vehicle Code of the State of California. Turbocharged engines are not subject to this section if all exhaust gases pass through the rotating turbine wheel, there is no exhaust bypass to the atmosphere, and the turbocharger is in effective mechanical condition.
11. 
Section 325 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
Section 325 RESTRICTED ENTRY
325.1 General. The Chief shall determine and publicly announce when hazardous fire areas shall be closed to entry and when such areas shall again be opened to entry. Entry on, and occupation of, hazardous fire areas, except public roadways, inhabited areas, or established trails and camp sites which have not been closed during such time when the hazardous fire area is closed to entry, is prohibited.
EXCEPTIONS: (1) Residents and owners of private property within hazardous fire areas, and their invitees and guests going to, or being upon, their lands; (2) Entry, in the course of duty, by peace or police officers, and other duly authorized public officers, members of a fire department, and members of the U.S. Forest service
12. 
Section 326 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
SECTION 326 TRESPASSING ON POSTED PROPERTY
326.1 General. When the fire code official determines that a specific area within a hazardous fire area presents an exceptional and continuing fire danger because of the density of natural growth, difficulty of terrain, proximity to structures or accessibility to the public, such areas shall be closed until changed conditions warrant termination of closure. Such areas shall be posted as hereinafter provided.
326.2 Signs. Approved signs prohibiting entry by unauthorized persons and referring to applicable fire code chapters shall be placed on every closed area.
326.3 Trespassing. Entering and remaining within areas closed and posted is prohibited.
EXCEPTION: Owners and occupiers of private or public property within closed and posed areas, their guests or invitees, and local, state or federal public officers and their authorized agents acting in the course of duty.
13. 
Section 327 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
SECTION 327 EXPLOSIVES AND BLASTING
327.1 General. Explosives shall not be possessed, kept, stored, sold, offered for sale, given away, used, discharged, transported, or disposed of within hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.
14. 
Section 328 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
SECTION 328 OUTDOOR FIRES
328.1 General. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas except by permit from the fire code official.
EXCEPTION: Outdoor fires within inhabited premises or designated camp sites where such fires are built in a permanent barbecue, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplace, incinerator or grill and are a minimum of 30 feet (9,144 mm) from a grass-, grain-, brush-, or forest covered area.
328.2 Permits. Permits shall incorporate such terms and conditions that will reasonably safeguard public safety and property. Outdoor fires shall not be built, ignited or maintained in or upon hazardous fire areas under the following conditions:
1. 
When high winds are blowing.
2. 
When a person aged 17 or over is not always present to watch and tend such fire.
3. 
When public announcement is made that open burning is prohibited.
328.3 Prohibited Burning. Permanent barbecues, portable barbecues, outdoor fireplaces or grills shall not be used for the disposal of rubbish, trash, or combustible waste material.
15. 
Section 503.1 The California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.1 Where required. Fire apparatus access roads shall be provided and maintained in accordance with sections 503.1.1 through 503.1.5
16. 
Section 503.1.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.4 Fire Apparatus Access. Plans for fire apparatus access roads or modification of fire apparatus access roads shall be submitted to the fire marshal for review and approval prior to construction.
17. 
Section 503.1.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
503.1.5 Fire Lane designation. The Chief may designate fire apparatus access roads as a "Fire Lane," pursuant to the provisions of Vehicle Code Section 22500.1.
18. 
Section 503.2.3 The California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
503.2.3 Surface. Fire apparatus access roads shall be designed and maintained to support the imposed loads of fire apparatus, minimum of 75,000 lbs., and shall be provided with a surface so as to provide all-weather driving capabilities. Gravel, Turf block, Ritter Rings, Turf Paver and other similar products shall not be used for fire department access surfacing.
19. 
Section 503.2.7 the California Fire Code amended to read as follows:
503.2.7 Grade. The gradient for fire apparatus access road grades shall not exceed a maximum of 10% unless approved by the City of Yucaipa. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 10-12% may be approved at the discretion of the City of Yucaipa Fire Marshal. A grade variance and plan review approval for a road, street, private lane or driveway with a slope of 12-16% may be approved at the discretion of the City of Yucaipa Fire Chief/Fire Code Official.
20. 
Section 505.1 California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
505.1 Premises Identification. Approved numbers or addresses shall be placed on all new and existing buildings in such a position as to be plainly visible and legible from the street or road fronting the property. Said numbers shall contrast with their background.
New Group R, Division 3 Occupancy addresses shall be posted with a minimum of 4-inch (102 mm) numbers, visible from the street, and during the hours of darkness the numbers shall be low voltage, internally electrically illuminated. Posted numbers shall contrast with their background and be legible from the street. Where building setbacks exceed 100 feet (30,480 mm) from the roadway or where the addresses are not visible from the roadway, additional non-illuminated contrasting 4-inch (102 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance.
New Group A, B, E, F, H, I, L, M, R Division I and S occupancy addresses shall be posted with a minimum of 8-inch (203 mm) numbers, visible from the street, and during the hours of darkness shall be electrically illuminated. Where the building setback exceeds 200 feet (60,960 mm) from the roadway or where the addresses are not visible, from the roadway, additional non-illuminated contrasting 6-inch (152 mm) numbers shall be displayed at the property entrance. Where commercial occupancies have multiple tenants, addresses or unit numbers shall be posted with a minimum of 3-inch contrasting numbers and displayed on both the front and the rear doors of the tenant spaces.
21. 
Section 505.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
505.1.1 Map directory. A lighted directory map shall be installed and maintained at each driveway entrance to multiple unit residential projects and mobile home parks, where the total number of units in the project exceeds fifteen (15).
22. 
Section 605.3.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
605.3.1 Sparks from Chimneys or Vents. Chimneys or vents used in conjunction with fireplaces or heating appliances in which solid or liquid fuel is used shall be equipped and maintained with an approved/listed spark arrester. An approved spark arrester shall be defined as a device constructed of stainless steel, copper, brass or woven galvanized wire mesh. The spark arrester screen shall have heat and corrosion resistance equivalent to 12-gauge wire, 19-gauge galvanized wire or 24-gauge stainless steel. Openings shall not permit the passage of spheres having a diameter larger than 1/2-inch (12.7 mm) and shall not block the passage of spheres having a diameter of less than 3/8-inch (9.5 mm). The screen shall be mounted per the manufacturers listing in or over all outside flue openings in a vertical or near vertical position, adequately supported to prevent movement and visible from the ground.
23. 
Section 605.3.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
605.3.2 Incinerators. Free-standing non-commercial incinerators are prohibited. Commercial and industrial incinerators shall be constructed and installed in accordance with other governing agencies regulating emissions. For other requirements and for other types of incinerators, see the Building and Mechanical Codes.
24. 
Section 905.4 of the California Fire Code is amended by adding the following:
7.
The centerline of the 2.5" outlet shall be no less than 18" above, and no more than 24" above, the finished floor.
8.
Hose connections shall be provided on every floor of the building.
9.
Every new building with any horizontal dimensions greater than 300 feet (91,440 mm) shall be provided with either access doors or a 2.5" outlet so that all portions of the building can be reached with 150 feet (45,720 mm) of hose from an access door or hose outlet. Required access doors shall be located in the exterior of the building and shall be accessible without the use of a ladder. The door dimensions shall be not less than 3 feet (914 mm) in width, and not less than 6 feet 8 inches (2,032 mm) in height.
25. 
Section 2810.1.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
2810.1.1 Pallet Yards. Pallet storage, handling, repair or manufacturing shall comply with the requirements of this Article. Pallets must be stored in an orderly manner not to exceed 16 feet in height, 20 feet in width, and 70 feet in length. Pile separation shall be a minimum of 20 feet and no closer than 26 feet to property lines or exposures. Fire department access roadways shall be no less than 26 feet in width with a vertical clearance of 14 feet 6 inches. All fire department roadways shall be maintained within 150 feet of all pallet storage and structures. Pallet yards shall be considered as a heavy industrial use.
26. 
Section 5601.2 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.2 Permits Required. Permits shall be obtained from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department for the following:
•
To manufacture, possess, store, sell, display or otherwise dispose of explosives blasting agents or phosphoric compounds.
•
To manufacture, possess, store, sell, display or otherwise dispose of explosives blasting agents or phosphoric compounds.
•
To transport explosives or blasting agents. To use explosives or blasting agents.
•
To operate a terminal for handling explosives or blasting agents.
•
To transport blasting caps or electric blasting caps in the same vehicle with explosives.
27. 
Section 5601.2.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.2 Permit Holder. The handling and firing of explosives or blasting agents shall be performed only by persons possessing a valid explosives permit issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
28. 
Section 5601.2.4.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.3 Display. The maximum quantities, storage conditions, and fire protection requirements for gunpowder and ammunition displayed in a building shall be as follows:
Smokeless powder - 20 pounds in original containers. Containers shall not exceed one pound.
29. 
Section 5601.2.4.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.4 Displays. Permits are required to conduct a fireworks display. See Section 105.6.14. Permit application shall be made not less than 14 days prior to the scheduled date of the display. The permit application shall include a diagram of the grounds on which the display is to be held showing the point at which the fireworks are to be discharged; the location of buildings, highways and other lines of communication; the lines behind which the audience will be restrained; and the location of nearby trees, telegraph or telephone lines and other overhead obstructions. At the time of permit application, the Chief shall be consulted regarding requirements for standby fire apparatus and personnel. All fireworks displays shall be electrically fired.
30. 
Section 5601.2.4.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5601.2.4.5 Additional Requirements. In addition to the requirements set forth in this Article, the police department, the fire department or the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department may, for the safety and security of the public, set additional requirements for a permit application.
31. 
Section 5601.7 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5601.7 Seizure of Fireworks. The storage, use, sale, possession, and handling of fireworks 1.3G is prohibited. The sales, use and/or display of fireworks 1.4G (commonly referred to as Safe & Sane) is prohibited. The Chief, the police department and the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department are authorized to seize, take, remove or cause to be removed, at the expense of the owner, all stocks of fireworks, offered or exposed for sale, stored, handled or held in violation of Title 19 CCR, Chapter 6.
EXCEPTION: Fireworks 1.4G and fireworks 1.3G may be part of an electrically fired public display when permitted and conducted by a licensed pyrotechnic operator.
32. 
Section 5604.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.1.2 Temporary Storage. For the purpose of this part, temporary storage shall mean no longer than 4 hours or the end of the workday, whichever time is less.
33. 
Section 5604.1.3 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.1.3 Storage. The police department and the Chief may authorize the storage of smokeless powder not to exceed 100 pounds, sporting black powder not to exceed 25 pounds, and up to 75,000 small arms primers in approved portable magazines in approved establishments. Sporting black powder, when authorized, shall be stored in an approved portable magazine. Small arms primers or percussion caps shall be stored in a manner prescribed by the police department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the Chief.
34. 
Section 5604.3.4 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.4 Magazines Required. Explosive materials shall be stored in magazines in accordance with Section 5604.3. Magazines shall at all times be in the custody of a person holding a valid explosives permit who shall be at least 21 years of age and who shall be held responsible for compliance with all safety precautions.
35. 
Section 5604.3.4.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.4.1 Magazine Size. Indoor magazines shall not be of a size greater than the exit door or contain more than 50 pounds of explosive materials.
36. 
Section 5604.3.5 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.5 Powder. The amount of powder stored in an indoor magazine shall not exceed 50 pounds.
37. 
Section 5604.3.6 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.6 Classification and Use of Magazines. Magazines shall be classed as Type 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 and used in accordance with Title 27, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 55, Subpart K, and Title 19, California Code of Regulations, Subchapter 6, Section 989, as amended.
38. 
Section 5604.3.7 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.7 Use and Handling. The police department, San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department, and the fire department shall be notified prior to detonation of any explosives.
39. 
Section 5604.3.8 is hereby added to the California Fire Code added to read as follows:
5604.3.8 Personnel Qualifications. The handling and firing of explosives shall be performed only by person(s) possessing a valid explosives permit issued by the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department.
40. 
Section 5604.3.9 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.3.9 Utility Notification. When blasting is being conducted in the vicinity of gas, electric, water, sewer, fire alarm, telephone, telegraph, cable television or stream utilities, the blasting person shall notify the appropriate representative of such utilities at least 24 hours in advance of blasting specifying the location and intended time of such blasting.
EXCEPTION: In an emergency, advance notification may be waived by the Chief, the police department and the San Bernardino County Sheriffs Department. The fire department shall be notified prior to detonation of any explosives.
41. 
Section 5604.10.2.1 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5604.10.2.1 Deteriorated Material Handling. When an explosive has deteriorated to an extent that it is in an unstable or dangerous condition, or when a liquid has leaked from an explosive material, the person in possession of such explosive material shall immediately contact the police department, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department and the Chief. The work of destroying explosive materials shall be directed by persons experienced in the destruction of explosive materials. Explosive materials recovered from blasting misfires shall be handled in a standard method for disposal. Only persons holding a valid explosives permit shall do the work of destroying explosives.
42. 
Section 5605.1 the California Fire Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
5605.1 Manufacturing. The manufacturing of fireworks is prohibited.
43. 
Section 5605.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5605.1.2 Pyrotechnic Special Effects Material. A permit is required to manufacture, compound, store or use pyrotechnic special effects material. A permit for use shall be granted only to a licensed pyrotechnic operator. See Section 105.6.36.
44. 
Section 5704.3.1.2 is hereby added to the California Fire Code to read as follows:
5704.3.1.2 Lubricating Oil. Lubricating oil that has been drained from motor vehicles shall be stored and handled as required for Class III-B liquids. Crankcase drainings and waste oil products may be stored in an above-ground tank as approved by the Chief. Drainings and used oils may also be stored outside a building in not more than 3 tight drums having an aggregate capacity not exceeding 180 gallons.
(Ord. 462 § 11, 2025)
A. 
Except as herein after provided, the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition (Part 7, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), including A, B, C, F, G and H amends the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Wildland-Urban Interface of the City of Yucaipa for regulating the design, construction, quality of materials, erection installation, alteration, repair, location, relocation, replacement, addition to, provisions of the Fire Code systems, or other provisions in the City of Yucaipa, and providing for the issuance of permits and collection of fees therefor; and each and all of the regulations, provisions, conditions and terms of such International Wildland-Urban Interface Code 2024 Edition, not adopted or amended in the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, and excepting Section 103, published by the International Code Council, which are on file in the office of the city clerk, city of Yucaipa, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part hereof as if fully set out in this section.
B. 
A copy of the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 12, 2025)
1. 
Section 202 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to include the following definition:
Fire Safety Review Areas. Areas that correspond to the Fire Hazard Severity Zones and are mapped on the City's Fire Safety Overlay pursuant to the City's General Plan.
2. 
Section 302.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
302.3. Division of Review Areas. The Fire Safety Review Areas, shall be as established by CAL FIRE and as adopted and amended by the City of Yucaipa. Each area represents a different level of wildland hazard. A different set of requirements is applied in each review area. The provisions for these requirements, are cumulative in that all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Safety Review Area 3 shall also apply to Fire Safety Review Area 2, and all of the requirements that are specified for Fire Safety Review Areas 1 and 2 shall also apply to Fire Safety Review Area 1.
a. 
Fire Safety Review Area 1 (FRI). Fire Safety Review Area 1 includes wildland areas that are marginally developable, areas which are not likely to be developed, and the area of transition between wildlands and areas that are partially developed or are likely to be developed in the future. The area of transition is often characterized by an abrupt slope change. Natural hazards are prevalent throughout Area 1, especially in areas with natural ungraded slopes greater than thirty percent (30%). Area 1 includes areas of very high to extreme fire hazard.
b. 
Fire Safety Review Area 2 (FR2). Land within Area 2 is relatively flat, and is either partially or completely developed, or, if it is not developed, is usually suitable for development. Present and future development within Area 2 is exposed to the impacts of wild land fires and other natural hazards primarily due to its proximity to Area 1.
c. 
Fire Safety Review Area 3 (FR3). Land within Area 3 provides for the transition from the wildlands areas of FRl and FR2 to the developed portions of the City and this Area is often developed. Present and future development within Area 3 is exposed to the impacts of wildland fires and other natural hazards that would come from Area 1 and extend past Area 2.
3. 
Section 403.1.7 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
403.1.7 Static Water Source Access. There shall be vehicular access, at least twelve (12) feet in width, to within at least ten (10) feet of any static water source including ponds, lakes, swimming pools, reservoirs and water storage tanks. Access shall be either to a plumbed outlet with two and one-half (2-1/2) inch National Hose Thread Fitting or directly to the source. This requirement shall be waived if the fire authority determines that the water source is sufficiently below the elevation of existing or proposed roads or driveways to make drafting of water from the source through a plumbed outlet infeasible, and that direct vehicular access to the water source would require an impractical extension of a road or driveway.
4. 
Section 404.4.1 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
404.4.1 Hydrant Identification. Fire Hydrants shall be identified by a method specified by the fire authority.
5. 
Section 504.10.4 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
504.10.4 Eave-type attic ventilators. Eave-type attic ventilators are prohibited.
6. 
Section 601.4 is hereby added to the California Wild-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
601.4 General Provisions.
a. 
The provisions of this section shall apply to all phases of a development project.
b. 
A notice of all land use applications and/or development permits that would lead to the construction of structures or the subdivision of land shall be filed with the responsible fire authority by the Development Services Department.
c. 
All proposed land use applications that would lead to the construction or expansion of a structure or the subdivision of land shall be submitted to the responsible fire authority and the appropriate Resource Conservation District Office for review and recommendation. Any recommendations received shall be indicated in any staff report and/or presentation for the proposed development and shall be incorporated into the conditions of approval where possible.
d. 
All proposed development must meet all other applicable standards set forth by the responsible fire authority.
e. 
When the requirements of the underlying land use district or an applicable specific plan are more restrictive than the provisions of this section, such requirements shall prevail.
f. 
When an addition, alteration, enlargement or reconstruction of a structure equals or exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the existing structure, or twenty-five percent (25%) of the roof for the roofing requirements only, the provisions of the City of Yucaipa Development Code, regarding construction requirements shall apply to the entire structure and/or the whole roof as applicable. Such structures and/or roofs shall be entirely retrofitted to comply with the provisions of this section.
7. 
Section 602.3.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
602.3.3 Additional Fire Protection Plan Requirements.
(a) 
A final fire protection plan and fuel modification area may be required to address areas around development projects of portions thereof that are adjacent or exposed to hazardous fire areas for the purpose of fire protection. The recommended width of the fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible Fire Authority in conjunction with the Fire Department, but in no case shall it be less than the lot line one hundred (100) feet in width as measured from the development structure(s) perimeter. The width of the fuel modification area shall be determined based upon:
(1) 
The natural ungraded slope of the land within the project and in the areas adjacent to the project;
(2) 
Fuel loading;
(3) 
Access to the project and access directly to the fuel modified area;
(4) 
The on-site availability of water that can be used for firefighting purposes;
(5) 
Adequate provisions shall be made for the continual maintenance of such areas, and, where feasible, such areas shall be designated as common open space rather than private open space;
(6) 
Fuel modification areas shall also incorporate soil erosion and sediment control measures to alleviate permanent scarring and accelerated erosion.
(b) 
When development projects are phased, individual phases may be required to provide temporary fuel modification areas, where the development perimeter of a phase is contiguous to a subsequent phase of a project, which in its undeveloped state is a hazardous fire area. The need for a temporary fuel modification area shall be determined by the responsible fire authority in conjunction with the Fire Department and shall be based upon the same consideration described in Subsection c.(4)(a) of this Section for permanent fuel modification areas.
(c) 
Erosion and Sediment Control
All development projects, building permits, grading and any other significant land disturbing activity shall install erosion control measures in compliance with the provisions established by Title 16, Land Use and Development of the Yucaipa Municipal Code for such erosion control measures.
8. 
Section 604.6 hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.6. Clearance of Brush or Vegetative Growth From Transmission Lines.
604.6.1 Support Clearance. Persons owning, controlling, operating or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines upon hazardous fire areas, including but not limited to, any mountainous land, forest-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land shall have an approved program in place that identifies poles or towers with equipment and hardware types that have a history of becoming an ignition source, and provides a combustion free space consisting of a clearing of not less than 10 feet in each direction from the outer circumference of such pole, tower or line.
EXCEPTION: Lines used exclusively as telephone, telegraph, messenger call, alarm transmission or other lines classed as communication circuits by the Public Utilities Commission. The Chief may permit other exceptions from the requirements of this section that are based upon the specific circumstances involved.
604.6.2 Electrical Distribution and Transmission Line Clearance. Except as otherwise provided in Sections 604.6.3 below, any Persons owning, controlling, operating, or maintaining electrical transmission or distribution lines upon hazardous fire areas, including but not limited to any mountainous land, forest-covered land, brush-covered land, or grass-covered land shall maintain the clearance specified in all directions between vegetation and conductors carrying electrical current: The Chief may permit exceptions from the requirements of this section which are based upon the specific circumstances involved.
604.6.3 Exceptions to Minimum Clearance Provisions. Low voltage lines. Section 604.6.2 above does not apply if the transmission or distribution line voltage is 750 volts or less. Poles and towers. The minimum clearance provisions of subsection 318.1 above are not required around poles and towers, including line junction, comer and dead end poles and towers:
A. 
Where all conductors are continuous over and through a pole or tower; or
B. 
Where all conductors are not continuous over or through a pole or tower, provided all conductors and subordinate equipment are of the types listed below and are properly installed and used for the purpose for which they were designed and manufactured.
(1) 
Compression connectors.
(2) 
Automatic connectors.
(3) 
Parallel groove connectors.
(4) 
Hot line tap or clamp connector that are designed to absorb any expansion or contraction by applying spring tension on the main line or running conductor and top connector.
(5) 
Fargo GA 300 series piercing connectors designed and manufactured for use with tree wire.
(6) 
Flat plate connectors installed with not less than two bolts.
(7) 
Tapered C-shaped member and wedge connectors.
(8) 
Solid blade single phase bypass switches and solid blade single phase disconnect switches associated with circuit reclosures, sectionalizers and line regulators.
(9) 
Equipment that is completely sealed and liquid filled.
(10) 
Current limiting, non-expulsion fuses.
604.6.4 Abatement. In the event that the abatement is not performed as required in Sections 4907.3.2.1 or 49007.3.2 of this section, the Chief may give notice to the owner of the property upon which such condition exists to correct such prohibited conditions. If the owner fails to correct such conditions, the Chief may cause the same to be done and make the expense of such correction a lien upon the property upon which such condition exists.
9. 
Section 604.7 hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
604.7 Unusual Circumstances.
604.7.1 General. The fire code official may suspend enforcement and require reasonable alternative measures designed to advance the purposes of this chapter if he determines in any specific case that any of the following conditions exist:
1. 
Difficult terrain.
2. 
Danger of erosion.
3. 
Presence of plants included in any state or federal resources agencies, California Native Plant Society, and County approved list of wildlife, plants, rare, endangered and/or threatened species.
4. 
Stands or groves of trees or heritage trees.
5. 
Other unusual circumstances that make strict compliance with the clearance of vegetation provisions of this chapter undesirable or impractical.
10. 
Section 608.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
608.3 Building Separations.
1. 
Building Separation Standards
(a) 
All buildings on parcels created after the effective date of this section and all other parcels with lot widths sixty (60) feet of greater shall have exterior wall separations of at least thirty (30) feet.
(b) 
All buildings on parcels created prior to the effective date of this section with lot widths less than sixty (60) feet shall have interior side yards which shall not be less than five (5) feet and need not exceed fifteen (15) feet. In no case shall exterior wall separations be less than ten ( 10) feet for all buildings, including those on adjoining parcels.
(c) 
When exterior walls of residential and accessory buildings or portions thereof are within fifteen (15) feet of interior side or rear lot lines, or the exterior wall separation is less than thirty (30) feet, the following shall apply:
(i) 
The outside of all such exterior walls or portions thereof shall be covered with materials which are approved for exterior locations and are of fire resistive construction as defined in the California Building Code.
(ii) 
All exterior doors made of wood or wood portions shall be solid core wood, and
(iii) 
Windows, skylights, sliding glass doors or glass inserts in doors shall be constructed of approved tempered dual-pane glass.
2. 
Intent of Standards. The intent of the exterior wall separation standards is to reduce the exposure and risk from adjacent structural fires and to reduce the potential spread of fire from structure to structure.
3. 
Alternate Measures (Exterior Wall Separation). Pursuant to Subsection 5 of this section and dependent upon site specific conditions, the following measures or combinations thereof may be substituted for the exterior walls separation requirements specified for all buildings in Subsection b.(1)(a) above; provided, that in no case shall such exterior wall separations be less than ten (10) feet:
(a) 
The expansion of fuel modified areas around the development perimeter of the development project beyond that required through the provisions of this section or other parts of this Title.
(b) 
A substantial transfer of density from steeper slopes, including areas with slopes less than thirty percent (30%) if they exist on site, to less steep areas within the development project.
(c) 
Clustering of structures away from the development perimeter and away from fire hazardous areas. When this alternative is utilized, multiresidential dwelling units shall be located as far as practical from fuel modified areas and fire hazardous areas.
(d) 
The provision of more fire resistive construction standards than normally required through the provisions of the Fire Safety (FR) District and otherwise required through the California Building Code or California Fire Code.
(e) 
Other alternate measures if approved by the Development Services Department pursuant to the provisions of Subsection 5 of this Section.
11. 
Section 609.2.8 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
609.2.8 Slope Development. Structures in areas with slopes exceeding thirty percent (30%) and thirty feet (30') in height shall comply with the following:
(a) 
Where structures are proposed or within two hundred (200) feet of slopes that are greater than thirty percent (30%) prior to grading and where such slopes are at least thirty (30) feet in height, the vegetation on such slopes shall be treated in such a manner that it becomes a fuel modified area. Such fuel modified area shall be maintained for either the entire slope, or one hundred (100) feet, or to the property line, whichever distance is less.
(b) 
Where grading is utilized which does not conform to the natural slope and the graded area is adjacent to natural ungraded slopes which are greater than thirty percent (30%) and which are greater than thirty (30) feet in height, structures shall be set back at least thirty (30) feet from the edge(s) of the graded area adjacent to such natural ungraded slopes.
12. 
Section 610.3 is hereby added to the California Wildland-Urban Interface Code to read as follows:
610.3 Project Design Requirements.
(1) 
All development projects and each phase thereof, except for a development project located exclusively on a cul-de-sac, shall have a minimum of two (2) points of vehicular ingress and egress, designed to City roadway standards, with a minimum width of twenty-four 24 feet of all-weather surface as defined in the California Fire Code, from existing and surrounding streets. One such point of vehicular access may be an emergency access route with an all-weather surface if the Development Services Department makes and justifies all of the following findings:
(a) 
Two points of non-emergency access are physically infeasible.
(b) 
Provisions have been made to reasonably ensure that the emergency access will be maintained.
(c) 
Based on the review and consideration of the Fire Authority's recommendation, the emergency access route will provide adequate vehicular ingress and egress during emergencies.
(2) 
All development projects shall provide eight (8) inch or larger circulating (loop) water mains as required by the California Fire Code, proper hydrant location and spacing, and have sufficient water storage capacity to provide the minimum fire flow duration requirements (gallons per minute (GPM) for a minimum number of hours or portions thereof) as specified by the minimum system standards established by the Fire Authority. Circulating (loop) mains are not required for cul-de-sacs and are not required for subdivisions that exclusively take all access from cul-de-sacs. In areas not served by water purveyors, on-site fire flow and water storage requirements will be as specified by the California Fire Code.
(3) 
All public or private streets within or bordering a development project shall have noncombustible and reflective street name signs designed to City standards and visible at all street intersections.
(Ord. 462 § 13, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Historic Building Code, 2025 Edition (Part 8, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth at length and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the city; and the California Historic Building Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Historic Building Code of the city of Yucaipa.
B. 
A copy of the Historic Building Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 14, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition (Part 10, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth at length and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the city; and the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Existing Building Code of the city of Yucaipa.
B. 
A copy of the Existing Building Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 15, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition (Part 11, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), published by the California Building Standards Commission, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth at length and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the city; and the California Green Building Standards, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Green Building Standards Code of the city of Yucaipa.
B. 
A copy of the Green Building Standards Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 16, 2025)
A. 
Except as hereinafter provided, the California Referenced Standards Code, 2025 Edition (Part 12, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations), including all appendices, which incorporates and amends the California Building Standards Code, published by the International Code Council, is hereby made a part hereof as though set forth in full and the same shall be established and adopted as the rules, regulations, provisions and conditions for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use and maintenance of buildings or structures in the city; and the California Reference Standards Code, 2025 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Referenced Standards Code of the city of Yucaipa.
B. 
A copy of the Reference Standards Code of the city of Yucaipa shall be available in the office of the Building Division of the Development Services Department in the city of Yucaipa, and it shall be made available for public inspection while this code is in force.
(Ord. 462 § 17, 2025)
Adopted Except as hereinafter provided, The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Permanent Foundations Guide for Manufactured Housing (4930.3G) 1996 Edition, is hereby adopted by reference as the Manufactured Home Installation Requirements of the city of Yucaipa for regulating the installation of, and alterations to, manufactured homes when placed on private property in the city of Yucaipa.
(Ord. 462 § 18, 2025)
Section 503-1 FOUNDATION REQUIREMENTS. All exterior walls, marriage walls, marriage wall posts, columns and piers, must be supported on an acceptable foundation system that must be of sufficient design to support safely the loads imposed, as determined from the character of the soil. All exterior perimeter wall foundations shall have a poured in place reenforced concrete footing and the manufactured home shall be anchored to the perimeter foundation wall at points no greater than 48" apart or as designed by a licensed California Engineer.
(Ord. 462 § 19, 2025)