§ 89.100 — Agoura Hills Municipal Code

89.100.0 Administration.¶

The 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as

incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the California Electrical Code.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

- California Mechanical Code adopted with local amendments.

Adoption of California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition. Pursuant to California Government Code § 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Mechanical Code ("CMC"), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 4, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth below.

One true copy of the CMC, is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.

Amendments to the Code.

Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:

100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CMC.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

- California Plumbing Code adopted with local amendments.

Adoption of California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition. Pursuant to California Government Code § 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Plumbing Code ("CPC"), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 5, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth below.

One true copy of the CPC is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.

Amendments to the Code.

Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:

100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CPC.

Section 1208.13.1 (Seismic Gas Shutoff Valves) is added to read as follows:

1208.13.1 Seismic Gas Shutoff Valves.

1208.13.1.1 Scope. A seismic gas shutoff valve shall be installed in compliance with the requirements of this section on each gas fuel line in the following:

1208.13.1.1.1. Any building or structure, with gas fuel line, for which a building permit was first issued on or after January 1, 2023.

1208.13.1.1.2. Any building or structure which is altered or expanded under a building permit first issued on or after January 1, 2023, when such alteration or addition is valued at more than $10,000.

1208.13.1.1.3. Any building or structure sold on or after January 1, 2023. However, when an individual condominium unit is sold in a building that has multiple gas lines, then the requirements of this section shall apply only to the line or lines serving the condominium unit that has been sold.

1208.13.1.2 Maintenance. Where the installation of a seismic gas shutoff valve is required by this section in any building or structure, that seismic gas shutoff valve shall be maintained for the life of that building or structure or shall be replaced with a valve complying with the requirements of this section.

1208.13.1.3. General Requirements. Where the installation of a seismic gas shutoff valve on a fuel line is required by this section, that valve must:

1208.13.1.3.1. Be mounted rigidly to the exterior of the building or structure containing the fuel line unless the Building Official determines that the seismic gas shutoff valve has been tested and listed for an alternate method of installation.

1208.13.1.3.2. Be installed downstream of the gas utility meter, except that a valve may be installed upstream of the gas utility meter at the discretion of the gas utility if the valve would otherwise meet the requirements of this section.

1208.13.1.3.3. Be listed by an approved testing laboratory and certified by the Office of the State Architect.

1208.13.1.3.4. Have a thirty-year warranty which warrants that the valve is free from defects and will continue to properly operate for thirty years from the date of operation.

1208.13.1.4 Critical Facilities. The requirements of this Section shall not apply to any building that is used by any public agency for the provision of emergency services, including fire, police, and similar public safety services.

1208.13.1.5 Definitions. For purposes of this section, certain terms shall be defined as follows:

1208.13.1.5.1. Downstream of the Gas utility meter shall refer to all customer-owned gas piping.

1208.13.1.5.2. Seismic Gas Shutoff Valve shall mean a system consisting of a seismic sensing means and actuating means designed to automatically actuate a companion gas shutoff means installed in a gas piping system in order to shut off the gas downstream of the location of the gas shutoff means in the event of a severe seismic disturbance. The system may consist of separable components or may incorporate all functions in a single body. The terms "seismically activated gas shutoff valves" and "earthquake-sensitive gas shutoff valves," are synonymous.

1208.13.1.5.3. Upstream of the Gas Utility meter shall refer to all gas piping installed by the utility up to and including the meter and the utility's bypass toe at the connection to the customer-owned piping.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

- California Energy Code adopted.

Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Energy Code, 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 6, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference.

One true copy of the California Energy Code is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

- California Wildland-Urban Interface Code adopted with local amendments.

Adoption of California Wildland-Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition. Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Wildland- Urban Interface Code ("WUIC"), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 7, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth below.

One true copy of the WUIC is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.

Amendments to the Code.

Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:

100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the WUIC.

Section 101.1 is amended to read as follows:

101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the Wildland-Urban Interface Code of the City of Agoura Hills, hereinafter referred to as "this code."

Section 103.1 is amended to read as follows:

103.1 Creation of agency. The City of Agoura Hills Building and Safety Division and the County of Los Angeles Fire Department are the agencies in charge of the enforcement of this code, by and through the official in charge thereof, who shall be known as the code official. The function of the agency shall be the implementation, administration, and enforcement of the provisions of this code.

Section 501.1 is amended to read as follows:

501.1. Scope. New buildings and structures, and any additions, alterations, or repairs made to existing buildings located in or moved within the City of Agoura Hills, shall be constructed in accordance with the California Building Code or California Residential Code, and this code.

Exceptions:

Group U accessory structures not exceeding 120 square feet (11 m 2 ) in floor area where located not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.

Group U agricultural buildings not less than 50 feet (15 240 mm) from applicable buildings.

Section 503.1 is amended to read as follows:

503.1 General. Buildings and structures hereafter constructed, modified, or relocated into or within the City of Agoura Hills shall meet the construction requirements in accordance with Chapter 5. Materials required to be ignition-resistant building materials shall comply with the requirements of Section 503.2.

Exceptions:

New accessory buildings and miscellaneous structures complying with Section 504.11.

Reserved.

Group C occupancy special buildings conforming to the limitations specified in Section 450.4.1 of the California Building Code.

Section 503.3.4 is amended to read as follows:

503.3.4. Fire-retardant-treated wood shingles and shakes. Wood shingles and wood shakes are prohibited in the City of Agoura Hills regardless of classification.

Section 504.1.1 is added to read as follows:

504.1.1 Roof Coverings. Roof covering shall be Class A as specified in CBC Section 1505.2 and CRC Section R902.1

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

- California Historical Building Code adopted with local amendments.

Adoption of California Historical Building Code, 2025 Edition. Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Historical Building Code ("CHBC"), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 8, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth below.

One true copy of the CHBC is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.

Amendments to the Code.

Section 8-100.0 is added to read as follows:

8-100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CHBC.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

- Reserved.
- California Existing Building Code adopted with local amendments.

Adoption of California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition. Pursuant to California Government Code § 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Existing Building Code ("CEBC"), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 10, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth below. Appendix A (Guidelines for Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings) with Chapters A1, A2, A3, A4 is also adopted as Voluntary Earthquake Hazard Reduction Measures in Existing Buildings (Voluntary Seismic Retrofit).

One true copy of the CEBC, is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.

Amendments to the Code.

Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:

100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CEBC.

(Ord. No. 25-480, § 2, 11-12-2025)

- California Green Building Standards Code adopted with local amendments.

Adoption of California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition. Pursuant to California Government Code §§ 50022.1 to 50022.8, the California Green Building Standards Code ("CGBSC"), 2025 Edition, published as Title 24, Part 11, of the California Code of Regulations, is adopted by reference, subject to the amendments, additions, and deletions set forth below.

One true copy of the CGBSC, is on file in the office of the Building Official and is available for public inspection as required by law.

Amendments to the Code.

Section 100.0 is added to read as follows:

100.0 Administration. The 2025 California Building Code and the 2025 California Residential Code, as incorporated into the Agoura Hills Municipal Code, will govern the administration of the CGBSC.

Section 202 is amended by adding a definition for Bicycle Lockers to read as follows:

202 Definitions.

Bicycle Locker. A permanently anchored facility or equipment used for locking bicycles in place. This must be covered but does not have to be enclosed.

Section 4.106.4.1 and subsection 4.106.4.1.1 of CALGreen are amended to read as follows:

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