Beverly Hills Municipal Code Art. 2A California Residential Code

9-1-2A01: ADOPTION OF CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE:

The 2025 edition of the California Residential Code, excluding all appendices except Appendix CI, is hereby adopted by reference, subject to the provisions of section 9-1-2A02, and the same shall be known and may be cited as the Residential Code of the City of Beverly Hills.(Ord. 25-O-2926, eff. 1-1-2026; amd. Ord. 25-O-2929, 12-9-2025)

9-1-2A02: AMENDMENTS TO CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE:

The California Residential Code adopted pursuant to section 9-1-2A01 is hereby amended as follows:

Section R101.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R101.1 Title. For the city of Beverly Hills, these regulations shall be known as the Beverly Hills Residential Code. The provisions contained in the California Residential Code of the (compiled) California Building Standards Code as defined in section 18910, Health and Safety Code, may be cited as such and are referred to hereafter as 'these regulations' or 'these building standards' or 'this code.' These regulations shall also be collectively known as the 'California Residential Code' as amended by the Beverly Hills Municipal Code.

Section R301.1.3.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R301.1.3.2 Woodframe structures. The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than two stories and basement in height located in Seismic Design Category A, B or C. Notwithstanding other sections of law; the law establishing these provisions is found in Business and Professions Code Sections 5537 and 6737.1.

The building official shall require construction documents to be approved and stamped by a California licensed architect or engineer for all dwellings of woodframe construction more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category D 0 , D 1 , D 2 or E.

Section R301.1.4 is deleted from the California Residential Code.

Section R301.1.5 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

R301.1.5 Seismic design provisions for buildings constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope). The design and construction of new buildings and additions to existing buildings when constructed on or into slopes steeper than one unit vertical in three units horizontal (33.3 percent slope) shall comply with Section1613.9 of the California Building Code.

Items 1, 3 and 5 of Section R301.2.2.6 of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

1. Shear wall or braced wall offsets out of plane. Conditions where exterior shear wall lines or braced wall panels are not in one plane vertically from the foundation to the uppermost story in which they are required.

Exception: Deleted.

• 1. Deleted.
• 2. Deleted.
• 3. Deleted.
• 4. Deleted.
• 5. Deleted.

3. Shear wall or braced wall offsets in plane. Conditions where the end of a braced wall panel occurs over an opening in the wall below.

Exception: Deleted.

• 1. Deleted.
• 2. Deleted.

• 2.1. Deleted.

• 2.2. Deleted.

• 2.3. Deleted.

• 3. Deleted.
• 5. Floor level offset. Conditions where portions of a floor level are vertically offset.

Exception: Deleted.

1. Deleted.

2. Deleted.

Section R301.2.2.10 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R301.2.2.10 Anchorage of Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing Components and Equipment. Mechanical, electrical, or plumbing components and equipment shall be anchored to the structure. Anchorage of the components and equipment shall be designed to resist loads in accordance with the California Building Code and ASCE 7, except where the component is positively attached to the structure and flexible connections are provided between the component and associated ductwork, piping, and conduit; and either

1. The component weighs 400 lb (1,780 N) or less and has a center of mass located 4 ft (1.22 m) or less above the supporting structure; or

2. The component weighs 20 lb (89N) or less or, in the case of a distributed system, 5 lb/ft (73 N/m) or less.

Section R308.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R308.1 Address identification. New and existing buildings shall be provided with approved address numbers or letters. Each character shall be not less than 4 inches (102mm) in height for residential properties and a minimum of 6 inches high for non-residential properties and not less than 0.5 inch (12.7mm) in width. They shall be installed on a contrasting background, on private property, and be plainly visible from the street or road fronting the property. When required by the city building official or fire official, address numbers shall be provided in additional approved locations to facilitate emergency response. Where access is by means of a private road and the building address cannot be viewed from the public way, a monument, pole or other approved sign or means shall be used to identify the structure. Address identification shall be maintained. Address numbers shall also comply with Beverly Hills Fire Department Premise Identification Standard 19-002.

R308.1.1 Street numbering. The following provisions shall be applicable to street numbering:

On the east-west axis, all numbers shall sequence, as much as practicable, with the contiguous east-west streets abutting Los Angeles City and County.

On the north-south axis, streets north of Wilshire Boulevard shall be designated with the prefix "North," and streets south of Wilshire Boulevard shall be designated with the prefix "South."

Numbers on the northerly and westerly sides of all streets shall end in an odd digit, while numbers on the southerly and easterly sides shall end in an even digit.

The city building official shall designate street address numbers in the city.

R308.1.2 Building numbering requirements. The entrances to all buildings from public streets shall have the numbers designated by the city building official conspicuously displayed near the entrance of the structure in a manner that they are in plain view from the street. In commercial locations where vehicles can obstruct addressing due to curb side parking, numbers shall be placed a minimum height of 8 feet from finished floor or as approved by fire code official. Structures which have access from a rear alley, in addition to the numbering required by this section, shall for purposes of emergency response, provide numbering and street identification which is clearly visible from the rear alley access in accordance with the following provisions:

1. The name of the street and street number as designated by the city building official shall be visible from the alley and located adjacent to the alley access to the structure.

2. The address markings shall be placed five (5') feet above the alley surface, with numbers four (4") inches in height and letters two (2") inches in height, and placed upon the structure, wall, fence, gate, or other appropriate surface so as to be clearly visible.

3. If any property owner shall fail to provide the address identification required by this subsection on the premises, the city may provide and affix such address identification markings at no cost to the property owner. Where identification markings are provided by the city, no person shall remove, deface, or modify such markings without the written authorization of the city building official.

4. When structure access doors are available from the alley or side street for a single tenant or occupant, the door shall be provided with address numbering and street name identification including unit numbers or letters in a manner approved by the city fire code official.

R308.1.3 Diagram required for six or more dwelling units. Where a building or building complex contains six (6) or more separate dwelling units, a description diagram indicating the identification pattern and location of each dwelling unit shall be posted in a conspicuous manner at the primary entrance of such building or buildings. This requirement of this section shall be included in any building plans submitted for plan check.

R308.1.4 Prohibition against placing numbers on streets, sidewalks, or curbs or displaying improper building numbers. No person shall place, maintain, or cause any number, figure, letter, carving, drawing, design, or other marking upon, or paint, any street, sidewalk, or curb in the city, except as authorized by the city. No person shall place, maintain, or display any address identification number other than as designated by the city building official.

Section R309.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R309.1 Automatic fire sprinkler systems. Approved automatic sprinkler systems in new buildings and structures shall be required for all occupancies, except U occupancies which are sheds that are less than five hundred (500) square feet.

Approved automatic sprinkler systems shall be required in all existing buildings if: (i) additions, alterations or repairs are made within any twelve (12) month period which exceed fifty percent (50%) of the value of such existing building, (ii) an addition is constructed which exceeds fifty percent (50%) of the square footage of the existing building, or (iii) an addition of more than five thousand (5,000) square feet is constructed.

R309.1.1 Townhouse automatic fire sprinkler systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in townhouses.

R309.1.2 Design and installation. Automatic fire sprinkler systems for townhouses shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section R309.3, NFPA 13 or NFPA 13D.

Section R309.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R309.2 One- and two-family dwellings automatic fire systems. An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall be installed in one- and two- family dwellings.

Exception: An automatic residential fire sprinkler system shall not be required for additions or alterations to existing buildings that are not already provided with an automatic residential sprinkler system.

R309.2.1 Design and installation. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be designed and installed in accordance with Section R309.3, NFPA 13, or NFPA 13D.

Section R309.3.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R309.3.1 General. Where installed, fire sprinkler systems, or portions thereof, shall be in accordance with NFPA 13D, NFPA 13, or Section R309.3, which shall be considered equivalent to NFPA 13D. Section R309.3 shall apply to stand-alone and multipurpose wet-pipe sprinkler systems that do not include the use of antifreeze. A multipurpose fire sprinkler system shall supply domestic water to both fire sprinklers and plumbing fixtures. A stand-alone sprinkler system shall be separate and independent from the water distribution system.

Section R309.3.1.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R309.3.1.1 Backflow protection and Check Valve. Two check valves are required to be installed at each fire sprinkler riser in NFPA 13D systems and an approved backflow assembly (DCDA, DCVA, or RPZ) for NFPA 13 systems.

Section R309.3.1.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R309.3.1.2 Required sprinkler locations. Sprinklers shall be installed to protect all areas of a dwelling unit.

Section R310.2.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R310.2.2 Alterations, repairs and additions. When alterations, repairs or additions requiring a permit occur, or when one or more sleeping rooms are added or created in existing dwellings, the individual dwelling shall be equipped with smoke alarms located as required for new dwellings. Smoke alarms complying with section R310 shall be installed in all new and existing dwellings.

Section R310.4 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:.”

R310.4 Interconnection. Where more than one smoke alarm is required to be installed within an individual dwelling unit or sleeping unit in Group R occupancies, the smoke alarms shall be interconnected in such a manner that the activation of one alarm will activate all of the alarms in the individual unit. Physical interconnection of smoke alarms shall not be required where listed wireless alarms are installed and all alarms sound upon activation. The alarm shall be clearly audible in all bedrooms over background noise levels with all intervening doors closed. When low-voltage systems are required, the fire official may require additional sounder bases installed. Low voltage systems shall be installed per NFPA 72 fire alarm system requirements.

Exceptions:

1. Interconnection is not required in buildings which are not undergoing alterations, repairs or construction of any kind.

2. Smoke alarms in existing areas are not required to be interconnected where alterations or repairs do not result in the removal of interior wall or ceiling finishes exposing the structure, unless there is an attic, crawl space or basement available which could provide access for interconnection without the removal of interior finishes.

Section R310.6 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R310.6 Power source. In existing construction, new construction, and in newly classified group R occupancies, required smoke alarms shall receive their primary power from the building wiring where such wiring is served from a commercial source and shall be equipped with a battery backup. Smoke alarms shall emit a signal when the batteries are low. Wiring shall be permanent and without a disconnecting switch other than as required for overcurrent protection.

Exception: Smoke alarms are not required to be equipped with battery backup where they are connected to an emergency electrical system that complies with California Fire Code section 1203.

Section R401.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R401.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the foundation and foundation spaces for buildings. In addition to the provisions of this chapter, the design and construction of foundations in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2 shall meet the provisions of Section R306. Wood foundations shall be designed and installed in accordance with AWC PWF.

Exception: The provisions of this chapter shall be permitted to be used for wood foundations only in the following situations:

1. In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof.

2. When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm).

Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category D 0 , D 1 or D 2 shall not be permitted.

Exception: In non-occupied, single-story, detached storage sheds and similar uses other than carport or garage, provided the gross floor area does not exceed 200 square feet, the plate height does not exceed 12 feet in height above the grade plane at any point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches.

Section R401.4.3 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

R401.4.3 Grading. For the requirements for grading see Appendix J of the 2025 Edition of the California Building Code as amended by Sections 9-1-201 and 9-1-202 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code.

Sections R403.1.2, R403.1.3.6 and R403.1.5 of the California Residential Code are amended to read as follows:

R403.1.2 Continuous footing in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2. Exterior walls and required interior braced wall panels of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D 0 , D 1 and D 2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings in accordance with Table R403.1.2. Other footing materials or systems shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice.

R403.1.3.6 Isolated concrete footings. In detached one- and two-family dwellings located in Seismic Design Category A, B, or C, that are three stories or less in height, and constructed with stud bearing walls, isolated plain concrete footings supporting columns or pedestals are permitted.

R403.1.5 Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope). Footings shall be stepped where it is necessary to change the elevation of the top surface of the footings or where the slope of the bottom surface of the footings will exceed one unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).

For structures located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1, or D2 , stepped footings shall be reinforced with four No. 4 rebar. Two bars shall be place at the top and bottom of the footings as shown in Figure R403.1.5.

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Section R404.2 of the California Residential Code, excluding subsections, is amended to read as follows:

R404.2 Wood foundation walls. Wood foundation walls shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Sections R404.2.1 through R404.2.6 and with the details shown in Figures R403.1(2) and R403.1(3). Wood foundation walls shall not be used for structures located in Seismic Design Category D0, D 1 ,or D 2 .

Section R501.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R501.1 Application. The provisions of this chapter shall control the design and construction of the floors for buildings, including the floors of attic spaces used to house mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment. Mechanical or plumbing fixtures and equipment shall be attached or anchored to the structure in accordance with Section R301.2.2.10”

Section R503.2.4 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

R503.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms with a dimension perpendicular to the joist that is greater than 4 feet (1.2 m) shall be constructed in accordance with Figure R503.2.4.

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1. Blockings shall be provided beyond headers.

2. Metal ties not less than 0.058 inch [1.47 mm (16 galvanized gage)] by 1.5 inches (38 mm) wide with eight 16d common nails on each side of the header-joist intersection. The metal ties shall have a minimum yield of 33,000 psi (227 MPa).

3. Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.6.

FIGURE R503.2.4

OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS

Lines 20, 21, 24, 34 – 37 of Table R602.3(1) of the California Residential Code are amended by adding footnotes (j) and (k) to read as follows:

TABLE R602.3(1)—FASTENING SCHEDULE

Floor

Other wall sheathingg

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s; 1 ksi = 6.895 MPa.

a. Nails are smooth-common, box or deformed shanks except where otherwise stated. Nails used for framing and sheathing connections are carbon steel and shall have minimum average bending yield strengths as shown: 80 ksi for shank diameter of 0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi for shank diameters larger than 0.142 inch but not larger than 0.177 inch, and 100 ksi for shank diameters of 0.142 inch or less. Connections using nails and staples of other materials, such as stainless steel, shall be designed by accepted engineering practice or approved under Section R104.2.2.

b. RSRS-01 is a Roof Sheathing Ring Shank nail meeting the specifications in ASTM F1667.?

c. Nails shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are 48 inches or greater.

d. Four-foot by 8-foot or 4-foot by 9-foot panels shall be applied vertically.

e. Spacing of fasteners not included in this table shall be based on Table R602.3(2).

f. For wood structural panel roof sheathing attached to gable end roof framing and to intermediate supports within 48 inches of roof edges and ridges, nails shall be spaced at 4 inches on center where the ultimate design wind speed is greater than 130 mph in Exposure B or greater than 110 mph in Exposure C. Fastener spacing applies where roof framing specific gravity is 0.42 or larger. Where roof framing specific gravity is greater than or equal to 0.35 but less than 0.42 in accordance with AWC NDS, fastening of roof sheathing shall be with RSRS-03 (2-1/2 " × 0.131" × 0.281" head) nails.

g. Gypsum sheathing shall conform to ASTM C1396 and shall be installed in accordance with ASTM C1280 or GA 253. Fiberboard sheathing shall conform to ASTM C208.

h. Spacing of fasteners on floor sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking and at floor perimeters only. Spacing of fasteners on roof sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking. Blocking of roof or floor sheathing panel edges perpendicular to the framing members need not be provided except as required by other provisions of this code. Floor perimeter shall be supported by framing members or solid blocking.

i. Where a rafter is fastened to an adjacent parallel ceiling joist in accordance with this schedule, provide two toe nails on one side of the rafter and toe nails from the ceiling joist to top plate in accordance with this schedule. The toe nail on the opposite side of the rafter shall not be required.

j. RSRS-01 is a Roof Sheathing Ring Shank nail meeting the specifications in ASTM F1667.

k. Use of staples in braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0 , D1, D2 or E.

Exception in Section R602.3.2, and Table R602.3.2, of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

Exception: In other than Seismic Design Category D0 , D1 , or D2 , a single top plate used as an alternative to a double top plate shall comply with the following:

1. The single top plate shall be tied at corners, intersecting walls, and at in-line splices in straight wall lines in accordance with Table R602.3.2.

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2. The rafters or joists shall be centered over the studs with a tolerance of not more than 1 inch (25 mm).

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3. Omission of the top plate is permitted over headers where the headers are adequately tied to adjacent wall sections in accordance with Table R602.3.2.

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“Footnote “b” of Table R602.3(2) of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

b. Staples shall have a minimum crown width of 7/16-inch on diameter except as noted. Use of staples in roof, floor, subfloor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.

Section R602.10.2.3 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R602.10.2.3 Minimum number of braced wall panels. Braced wall lines with a length of 16 feet (4877 mm) or less shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels of any length or one braced wall panel equal to 48 inches (1219 mm) or more. Braced wall lines greater than 16 feet (4877 mm) shall have a minimum of two braced wall panels. In Seismic Design Category D 0 , D 1 , or D 2 no braced wall panel shall have a contributing length less than 4 inches in length or as required in Section R602.10.3, whichever is greater.

Table R602.10.3(3) of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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a. Linear interpolation shall be permitted.

b. Interpolation of bracing length between the Sds values associated with the seismic design categories shall be permitted when a site-specific Sds value is determined in accordance with Section 1613.2 of the California Building Code.

c. Where the braced wall line length is greater than 50 feet, braced wall lines shall be permitted to be divided into shorter segments having lengths of 50 feet or less, and the amount of bracing within each segment shall be in accordance with this table.

d. Method LIB shall have gypsum board fastened to not less than one side with nails or screws in accordance with Table R602.3(1) for exterior sheathing or Table R702.3.5 for interior gypsum board. Spacing of fasteners at panel edges shall not exceed 8 inches.

e. Methods PFG and CS-SFB do not apply in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2.

f. Methods PFH, PFG and ABW are only permitted on a single story or a first of two stories.

g. Where more than one bracing method is used, mixing methods shall be in accordance with Section R602.10.4.1.

h. One- and two-family dwellings in Seismic Design Category D 2 exceeding two stories shall be designed in accordance with accepted engineering practice.

i. Methods GB and PCP braced wall panel h/w ratio shall not exceed 1:1 in SDC D0, D1 and D2. Methods CWD, SFB, PBS, and HPS are not permitted in D0, D1 and D2.”

Table R602.10.4 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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Table R602.10.5 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 foot = 304.8 mm, 1 mile per hour = 0.447 m/s.

NP = Not Permitted.

a. Linear interpolation shall be permitted.

b. Use the actual length where it is greater than or equal to the minimum length. The actual length of Methods CS-G, CS-WSP, CS-SFB, PFH, PFG and CS-PF is the length of the full-height sheathed section.

c. Maximum header height for PFH is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.2, but wall height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.

d. Maximum header height for PFG is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.3, but wall height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.

e. Maximum header height for CS-PF is 10 feet in accordance with Figure R602.10.6.4, but wall height shall be permitted to be increased to 12 feet with pony wall.

Figure R602.10.6.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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Figure R602.10.6.2 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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Note: Header shall not extend over more than one opening.

Figure R602.10.6.4 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

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Section R606.12.2.2.3 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R606.12.2.2.3 Reinforcement requirements for masonry elements. Masonry elements listed in Section R606.12.2.2.2 shall be reinforced in either the horizontal or vertical direction as shown in Figure R606.11(3) and in accordance with the following:

1. Horizontal reinforcement. Horizontal joint reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Horizontal reinforcement shall be provided within 16 inches (406 mm) of the top and bottom of these masonry elements.

2. Vertical reinforcement. Vertical reinforcement shall consist of at least one No. 4 bar spaced not more than 48 inches (1219 mm). Vertical reinforcement shall be within 8 inches (203 mm) of the ends of masonry walls.

Section R801.4 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

R801.4 Gutters and downspouts Eave gutters and downspouts on structures shall be provided to collect all roof water and deposit it in non-erosive devices to a street or alley. Gutters, downspouts, and non-erosive devices shall be sized to accommodate a three (3") inch per hour rainfall.”

Concentrated drainage shall not be discharged directly into alleys. All drainage shall be directed in a manner that promotes sheet flow, distributing runoff uniformly over a broad surface area, in order to prevent erosion, pavement damage, and safety hazards associated with concentrated and high-velocity flows.

Section R803.2.4 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

R803.2.4 Openings in horizontal diaphragms. Openings in horizontal diaphragms shall conform with Section R503.2.4.

Section R902.1 of the California Residential Code, excluding subsections, is amended to read as follows:

R902.1 General. Except as otherwise provided in this section, roof coverings or roof assemblies on any structure regulated by this code shall be a fire-retardant roof covering or roof assembly that is listed as a Class A assembly in accordance with ASTM E 108 or UL 790. In addition, no wood shall be used as a roof covering material. Noncombustible non-wood roof coverings may be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements in lieu of a fire-retardant roofing assembly.

Exception: Roof repairs of less than 10 percent of the total roof area on existing structures in any one year period may be repaired with a roof covering that meets the same fire retardant standard as the existing roof.

Sections R902.1.1 and R902.1.2 of the California Residential Code are hereby deleted.

Section R902.1.5 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

R902.1.5 Class A roof covering requirement. Notwithstanding any other requirement of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, no later than July 1, 2014, all wood roof coverings in the City of Beverly Hills shall be either: (1) fire retardant Class A; or (2) treated with a fire retardant spray in accordance with Section R902.1.6 and Section R902. 1.7.

Exceptions:

1. Demolition or renovation permit. Property owners with a non-Class A wood roof that, as of July 1, 2014, have applied for or possess a demolition permit or renovation permit involving a reroofing or an alteration or addition to the roof, shall have until December 31, 2014 to commence such demolition or renovation and remove the non-Class A wood roof; provided however, that such property owner shall submit a signed affidavit, on a form provided by the City, representing that the non-Class A wood roof will be removed by December 31, 2014.

2. Qualified Historical Building or Property. A Qualified Historical Building or Property, as defined in the California Historical Building Code adopted by reference into the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, shall comply with the requirements set forth in the California Historical Building Code, as adopted and amended by the City of Beverly Hills.

Section R902.1.6 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

R902.1.6 Fire retardant spray for non-class A wood roofs. If a fire retardant spray is applied on a non-Class A wood roof pursuant to Section R902.1.5 above, such fire retardant spray shall comply with the current standards of the California State Fire Marshall, including but not limited to ASTM E-84, and UL 723, and shall be applied by a California licensed contractor, or other qualified applicator. The property owner and certified applicator shall submit a signed affidavit on a form provided by the City indicating the manufacturer’s recommended effectiveness period and the certified applicator’s warranty period. The fire retardant spray shall be repeated before the end of the manufacturer’s recommended effectiveness period or the certified applicator’s certification warranty, whichever is shorter; provided, however, that the fire retardant spray need not be repeated if, before the end of the manufacturer’s recommended effectiveness period or certified applicator’s warranty period, a property owner has applied for or possesses a demolition permit or renovation permit involving a reroofing or an alteration or addition to the roof, and commences such demolition or renovation and removes the non-Class A wood roof within 180 days from the expiration of such effectiveness or warranty period; provided further however, that the property owner shall submit a signed affidavit, on a form provided by the City, representing that such property owner is not repeating the fire retardant spray because the non-Class A wood roof will be removed within 180 days from the expiration of the manufacturer’s recommended effectiveness period or certified applicator’s warranty period, whichever is earlier, of the existing spray.

Section R902.1.7 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

R902.1.7 Permits required. No fire retardant spray shall be applied on a non-Class A wood roof within the City without first obtaining a permit from the City. There will be no charge for such permit, which shall remain valid for the term of the manufacturer’s recommended effectiveness period or the certified applicator’s certification warranty, whichever is shorter. The permit shall state the name of the certified applicator, the approved fire retardant spray material and the permit expiration date. Before a property owner repeats the fire retardant spray in accordance with Section R902.1.6, such property owner shall renew the permit obtained pursuant to this section.”

Section R902.1.8 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

R902.1.8 Replacement of non-Class A wood roofs upon sale or transfer. Notwithstanding Section R902.1.5 of the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, effective after July 1, 2014, all existing non-Class A wood roofs shall be replaced with a fire retardant Class A non-wood roof before the sale or transfer of such property for monetary consideration.

Exceptions:

1. Buyer assumes responsibility. If the Seller and the Buyer agree that the Buyer shall assume responsibility to replace the wood roof and an application for a demolition permit or renovation permit involving a reroofing or an alteration or addition to the roof will be submitted, and such demolition or renovation will commence, and such non-Class A wood roof will be removed, within 180 days from the date of title transfer, then the non-Class A wood roof need not be replaced before the sale or transfer of such property, but shall be removed by the Buyer within the 180 day period from the date of title transfer; provided further, that the Seller and Buyer of such property shall submit a signed affidavit, on a form provided by the City, representing that the Buyer will remove the non-Class A wood roof within 180 days from the date of title transfer.

2. Qualified Historical Building or Property. A Qualified Historical Building or Property, as defined in the California Historical Building Code adopted by reference into the Beverly Hills Municipal Code, shall comply with the requirements set forth in the California Historical Building Code, as adopted and amended by the City of Beverly Hills.

Section R902.5 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows:

Section 902.5 Equipment Enclosures.

Operating equipment, including associated ducting, located on the roof of a building shall be enclosed so as to be shielded from view in a horizontal plane or lower and so as to comply with the noise abatement provisions of chapter 1 of title 5 of the Beverly Hills municipal code. The enclosure finish shall match that of the building exterior walls. Enclosures on buildings with non-residential uses shall be of non-combustible, opaque material.

Section R905.3.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R905.3.1 Sheathing requirements. Concrete and clay tile shall be installed only over solid lumber sheathing.

Exception: Spaced lumber in accordance with Section R803.1 shall be permitted in Seismic Design Categories A, B, and C.

Section R1001.3.1 of the California Residential Code is amended to read as follows:

R1001.3.1 Vertical reinforcing. For chimneys up to 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, four No. 4 continuous vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be placed between wythes of solid masonry or within the cells of hollow unit masonry and grouted in accordance with Section R606. Grout shall be prevented from bonding with the flue liner so that the flue liner is free to move with thermal expansion. For chimneys more than 40 inches (1016 mm) wide, two additional No. 4 vertical bars adequately anchored into the concrete foundation shall be provided for each additional flue incorporated into the chimney or for each additional 40 inches (1016 mm) in width or fraction thereof.

Chapter 11 is added to the California Residential Code to read as follows: