Chapter 16.03 — CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE

This chapter shall be cited as the California Residential Code of the city and any reference in the city municipal code or any chapter thereof to the California Residential Code applies to this chapter.

The city of American Canyon adopts all those certain documents marked and designated, as "California Residential Code, 2022 Edition," together with Appendix H and V published and copyrighted by the International Code Council. The documents identified in this section are adopted in their entirety excepting additions, revisions and omissions listed in Sections 16.03.030 through 16.03.090 of this chapter. A copy of the adopted California Residential Code shall be kept on file in the office of the building official for use and examination by members of the public

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Cross References

Section 16.03.030

The Residential Code as adopted by Section 16.03.020 is amended and adopted with the following appendices:

Appendix Chapter AH, Patio Covers

Appendix Chapter AX, Swimming Pool Safety Act

Section 115922 is hereby deleted and amended to read as follows:

Except as provided in Section 115925, when a building permit is issued for construction of a new swimming pool or spa or the remodeling of an existing swimming pool or spa at a private single-family home, the respective swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with all three of the following drowning prevention safety features:

(1) An enclosure that meets the requirements of Section 1215923 and isolates the swimming pool or spa from the private single-family home.

(2) A self-closing, self-latching device with a release mechanism placed no lower than 54 inches above the floor on the private single-family home's doors providing direct access to the swimming pool or spa.

(3) Exit alarms on the private single-family home's doors that provide direct access to the swimming pool or spa shall be equipped with audible alarm of sufficient volume that can be heard throughout the dwelling. The exit alarm may cause either an alarm noise or a verbal warning, such as a repeating notification that "the door to the pool is open." The alarm device shall be approved by the Building Official; or

(4) A safety pool cover complying with the ASTM, in compliance with standard F1346-91 or approved by the Building Official may be used in lieu of alarm devices required for doors and sliding doors.

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Cross References Section 16.03.020 Section 16.03.070 Section 16.03.080

Item 1 of Section R105.2 exemptions is hereby deleted and amended to read as follows:

(1) One-story detached accessory structure, used as tool sheds and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet, (11.15 m2). The height of the one story detached accessory structure shall not exceed 15 feet (4.75 m) at any point or as specified by local zoning ordinance. It is permissible these structures shall be regulated by Section 710 and R337 despite exemption from permit.

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Section R105.5 is hereby deleted and amended to read as follows:

Every permit issued by the Building Official under the provisions of this code shall expire by limitation and become null and void if the building, structure, equipment or work authorized by such permit is not commenced within 12 months from the date of such permit, or if the building, structure, equipment or work authorized by such permit is suspended or abandoned at any time after the work is commenced for a period of 180 days. Before such work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and the fee shall be one half the amount required for a new permit (i.e. building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical fees only) for such work, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work, and provided further that such suspension or abandonment has not exceeded one year. To renew action on a permit after expiration, the permittee shall pay new full permit fee.

Any permittee holding an unexpired permit may apply for an extension of the time within which work may commence under that permit when the permittee is unable to commence work within the time frame required by this section for good and satisfactory reasons. The Building Official may extend the time for action by the permittee for a period not exceeding 180 days on written request by the permittee showing circumstances beyond the control of the permittee that have prevented action from being taken.

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Section R108.7 is hereby added to read as follows:

R108.7 Re-inspection Fee. A re-inspection fee may be assessed for each inspection or re-inspection when such portion of work for which inspection is called is not complete or when corrections called for 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 this code, but as controlling the practice of calling for inspections before the job is ready for such inspection or re-inspection.

Re-inspection fees may be assessed when the inspection record card is not posted or otherwise 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 inspection is requested, or for deviating from plans requiring the approval of the Building Official.

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Section R108.8 is hereby added to read as follows:

108.8 Violation penalties. Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the Building Official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code, shall be subject to penalties as prescribed by law. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall not exceed five times the permit fee required by this code. The minimum investigation fee set forth in the fee schedule adopted by this jurisdiction or a lesser fee than the fee resolution may be permitted on the merits of each individual case by the Building Official. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt any person from compliance with all other provisions of this code nor from any penalty prescribed by law.

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Section R313.2, Exception number 1 is hereby deleted and replaced by the following sentence:

An automatic sprinkler system shall be installed throughout any existing one- or two-family dwelling when the floor area of the addition (including mezzanines) exceeds 50% of the existing floor area of the building or when an additional story is added.

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Section R506.2.4 is deleted and based upon Express Findings 1 and 3 in Section 16.03.030 is amended to read as follows:

R506.2.4 Reinforcement support. Where provided in slabs on ground, reinforcement shall be supported to remain in place from the center to upper one third of the slab for the duration of the concrete placement. As a minimum, and in all cases where a slab is to be placed inside of a building, the slab shall be reinforced with not less than six inches by six inches tengauge welded wire mesh, or an approved alternate.

In all slabs under habitable spaces, a minimum of 4 inches (102 mm) of crushed rock capillary water barrier shall be provided under a minimum 10 mil vapor retarder. The vapor barrier shall be protected by a minimum of 2 inches (51 mm) of sand or equivalent protection.

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Section R907.1.1 and 907.1.2 are hereby added based upon Express Findings 1 and 3 in Section 16.03.030 to read as follows:

R907.1.1 Solar photovoltaic panels/modules. Solar photovoltaic panels/modules installed upon a roof or as an integral part of a roof assembly shall comply with the requirements of this code and the California Fire Code as amended by the City of American Canyon.

R907.1.2 Structural fire-resistance. The structural frame and roof construction supporting the load imposed upon the roof by the photovoltaic panels/modules shall comply with the requirements of the California Building Code Sections 1510 and 1511.

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Section R202 of Chapter 2 of the California Residential Code is hereby amended to add the following definitions to read:

City of American Canyon Electric Vehicle Charging Station Expedited/Streamlined Permitting Process: A ministerial permitting process for electric vehicle charging station installations that utilizes an application checklist to expedite review of an electric vehicle charging station permit. For such installations, the process, including permit issuance, may be conducted entirely online utilizing digital forms or may be conducted at the City's Building Permit Counter utilizing printed forms.

(Ord. 2022-05 § 1, 2022.)

Cross References Section 16.03.020