Burbank Municipal Code Art. 2R California Residential Code

9-1-2R: ADOPTION OF THE 2025 CALIFORNIA RESIDENTIAL CODE:

Part 2.5 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, also known as the “California Residential Code,” which is part of the California Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition, together with Appendices BB and BF, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission is hereby adopted by the City of Burbank and made a part of this Code, with certain amendments, additions, and deletions as stated in this Article. [Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R101.1: TITLE:

Section R101.1 of Chapter 1, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of the City of Burbank, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to herein as “this code.”

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R301.1.3.2: WOODFRAME STRUCTURES:

Section R301.1.3.2 of Chapter 3, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated 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 wood frame construction more than one story in height or with a basement located in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-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 following section is added to Chapter 3, Part 2.5 of the CBC:

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 Section 9-1-2-1613.9 of the Burbank Municipal Code.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R301.2: CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA:

Table R301.2(1) of Chapter 3, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

Buildings shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of this code and amended by the provisions of this section. Additional local jurisdiction criteria is set forth in Table R301.2(1) below.

TABLE R301.2(1)

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM GROUND SEISMIC FROST SNOW SPEEDd TOPOGRAPHIC DESIGN WEATHERINGa LINE TERMITEc LOAD (MPH) EFFECTSk CATEGORYf DEPTHb No 110 No D0, D1, D2 & Negligible No Yes E

WINTER ICE BARRIER AIR MEAN DESIGN UNDERLAYMENT FLOOD HAZARDSg FREEZING ANNUAL TEMPe REQUIREDh INDEXi TEMPj

42.3 No a. Date of regular entry: 0 63.9¶

Jan. 23, 1981

b. Date of Flood

Insurance Study: Mar. 26, 1981

c. Community Number:

065018

Panel Numbers: 1328, 1329, 1330, 1335, 1337, 1339, 1345

Date of FIRM: Sept. 26,

2008

(For Notes a-k, see 2025 California Residential Code, Table R301.2(1))

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R301.2.2.6: IRREGULAR BUILDINGS:

Subsections (1), (3), and (5) of Section R301.2.2.6 of Chapter 3, Part 2.5 of the CBC are amended and restated as follows:

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.
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.
Floor level offset. Conditions where portions of a floor level are vertically offset.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R301.2.2.11: ANCHORAGE OF MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, OR PLUMBING COMPONENTS AND EQUIPMENT:

The following section is added to Chapter 3, Part 2.5 of the CBC:

R301.2.2.11 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

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

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R401.1: FOUNDATIONS:

Section R401.1 of Chapter 4, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated 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:

In buildings that have no more than two floors and a roof.
When interior basement and foundation walls are constructed at intervals not exceeding 50 feet (15 240 mm).

Wood foundations in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2 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 120 square feet, the building height does not exceed 10 feet in height above the grade plane at any point, and the maximum roof projection does not exceed 24 inches.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R403.1.2: CONTINUOUS FOOTING IN SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORIES D0, D1 AND D2:

Section R403.1.2 of Chapter 4, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

R403.1.2. Continuous footing in seismic design categories D0, D1 and D2. Exterior walls of buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported by continuous solid or fully grouted masonry or concrete footings. All required interior braced wall panels in buildings located in Seismic Design Categories D0, D1 and D2 shall be supported on continuous foundations.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R403.1.3.6: ISOLATED CONCRETE FOOTINGS:

Section R403.1.3.6 of Chapter 4, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

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.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R403.1.5: SLOPE:

Section R403.1.5 of Chapter 4, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

R403.1.5. Slope. The top surface of footings shall be level. The bottom surface of footings shall not have a slope exceeding 1 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 1 unit vertical in 10 units horizontal (10-percent slope).

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

FIGURE R403.1.5

STEPPED FOOTING

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R404.2: WOOD FOUNDATION WALLS:

Section R404.2 of Chapter 4, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated 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, D1 or D2.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R501.1: FLOORS:

Section R501.1 of Chapter 5, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated 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 9-1-2R-R301.2.2.11 of the Burbank Municipal Code.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R503.2.4: OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS:

The following section (including Figure R503.2.4) is added to Chapter 5, Part 2.5 of the CBC:

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.

Blockings shall be provided beyond headers.
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).
Openings in diaphragms shall be further limited in accordance with Section R301.2.2.6.

FIGURE R503.2.4

OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R602.3(1): FASTENING SCHEDULE:

The following line items and footnotes within Table R602.3(1) of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC are amended and restated as follows:

TABLE R602.3(1)—continued

FASTENING SCHEDULE

DESCRIPTION SPACING NUMBER AND TYPE OF

ITEM OF BUILDING AND FASTENERa, b, c ELEMENTS LOCATION 20 k 1" × 6" sheathing 3-8d box (2 1/2" × 0.113"); or 2-8d Face nail to each bearing common (2 1/2" × 0.131"); or 2-10d

DESCRIPTION SPACING NUMBER AND TYPE OF ITEM OF BUILDING AND FASTENERa, b, c box (3" × 0.128"); or 2 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 1 3/4" long 21 k 1" × 8" and wider 3-8d box (2 1/2" × 0.113"); or 3-8d Face nail sheathing to common (2 1/2" × 0.131"); or 3-10d each bearing box (3" × 0.128"); or 3 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 1 3/4" long Wider than 1" × 8" 4-8d box (2 1/2" × 0.113"); or 3-8d common (2 1/2" × 0.131"); or 3-10d box (3" × 0.128"); or 4 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 1 3/4" long Floor 24 k 1" × 6" subfloor 3-8d box (2 1/2" × 0.113"); or 2-8d Face nail or less to each common (2 1/2" × 0.131"); or 3-10d joist box (3" × 0.128"); or 2 staples, 1" crown, 16 ga., 1 3/4" long Other wall sheathingg 34 k 1/2" structural 1 1/2" x 0.120" galvanized roofing nail, 3 6 cellulosic 7/16" head diameter, or 1 1/4" long 16 fiberboard ga. staple with 7/16" or 1" crown sheathing 35 k 25/32" 1 3/4" x 0.120" galvanized roofing nail, 3 6 structural 7/16" head diameter, or 1 1/2" long 16 cellulosic ga. staple with 7/16" or 1" crown fiberboard sheathing 36 k 1/2" gypsum 1 1/2" x 0.120" galvanized roofing nail, 7 7 sheathingd 7/16" head diameter, or 1 1/4" long, 16 ga.; staple galvanized, 1 1/2" long; 7 /16" or 1" crown or 1 1/4" screws, Type W or S 37 k 5/8" gypsum 1 3/4" x 0.120" galvanized roofing nail, 7 7 sheathingd 7/16" head diameter, or 16 ga.; staple galvanized, 1 5/8" long; 7/16" or 1" crown or 1 1/4" screws, Type W or S

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.

TABLE R602.3(1)—continued k. Use of staples in roof, floor, and braced wall panels shall be prohibited in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R602.3.2: TOP PLATE:

The “Exception” to Section R602.3.2, the “Single Top-Plate Splice Connection Details” of Table R602.3.2, and footnote “a” to Table R602.3.2, of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC are amended and restated 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:

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

a. 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.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R602.10.2.3: MINIMUM NUMBER OF BRACED WALL PANELS:

Section R602.10.2.3 of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated 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 not less than 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 not less than two braced wall panels. No braced wall panel shall be less than 48 inches in length in Seismic Design Category D0, D1, or D2.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R602.10.3: TABLE R602.10.3(3):

Table R602.10.3(3) of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

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 D2 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 DWB, SFB, PBS, HPS, and CS-SFB are not permitted in D0, D1, and D2.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R602.10.4: BRACING METHODS:

Table R602.10.4 of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R602.10.5: MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACED WALL PANELS:

Table R602.10.5 of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

TABLE R602.10.5 – MINIMUM LENGTH OF BRACED WALL PANELS

MINIMUM LENGTHa (inches) METHOD CONTRIBUTING Wall Height LENGTH (See Table R602.10.4) 8 9 10 11 12 (inches) feet feet feet feet feet DWB, WSP, SFB, PBS, 48 48 48 53 58 ActualbPCP, HPS, BV-WSP Double sided = Actual GB 48 48 48 53 58 Single sided = 0.5 × Actual LIB 55 62 69 NP NP Actualb SDC A, B and C, ultimate design wind 28 32 34 38 42 speed

< 140 mph

ABW 48 SDC D0, D1 and D2, ultimate 32 32 34 NP NP design wind speed < 140 mph CS-G 24 27 30 33 36 Actualb CS-WSP, Adjacent clear CS-SFB opening height (inches) ≤ 64 24 27 30 33 36 Actualb 68 26 27 30 33 36 72 27 27 30 33 36 76 30 29 30 33 36

MINIMUM LENGTHa (inches) METHOD CONTRIBUTING Wall Height LENGTH (See Table R602.10.4) 8 9 10 11 12 (inches) feet feet feet feet feet 80 32 30 30 33 36 84 35 32 32 33 36 88 38 35 33 33 36 92 43 37 35 35 36 96 48 41 38 36 36 100 — 44 40 38 38 104 — 49 43 40 39 108 — 54 46 43 41 112 — — 50 45 43 116 — — 55 48 45 120 — — 60 52 48 124 — — — 56 51 128 — — — 61 54 132 — — — 66 58 136 — — — — 62 140 — — — — 66 144 — — — — 72 METHOD (See Table Portal header height R602.10.4) 8 feet 9 feet 10 feet 11 feet 12 feet Supporting 16 24 16 24 16 24 Note c Note c roof only PFH Supporting 48 one story and 24 24 24 Note c Note c roof PFG 24 27 30 Note d Note d 1.5 × Actualb SDC A, B and 16 18 20 Note e Note e 1.5 × Actualb C CS-PF SDC D0, D1 16 24 18 24 20 24 Note e Note e Actualb and D2

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.

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.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R602.10.6.1: METHOD ABW:

Figure R602.10.6.1 of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R602.10.6.2: METHOD PFH:

Figure R602.10.6.2 of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R602.10.6.4: METHOD CS-PF:

Figure R602.10.6.4 of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R606.12.2.2.3: REINFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS FOR MASONRY ELEMENTS:

Section R606.12.2.2.3 of Chapter 6, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated 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(2) and in accordance with the following:

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.
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.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R703.6: WOOD SHAKES AND SHINGLES:

Section R703.6 (including R703.6.1, R703.6.2, and R703.6.3) of Chapter 7, Part 2.5 of the CBC is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

R703.6.1 Wood shakes and shingles.

No wood shakes or wood shingles shall be installed as an exterior wall covering on any new or existing building or structure. No wood board, hardboard, or engineered wood siding, pressure-treated wood, intumescent paints, and other protective coatings shall be installed as an exterior wall covering on any new or existing building or structure in the Burbank Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

EXCEPTIONS: The following types of siding may be used:

Fiber-Cement siding with a Class A fire rating.
Vinyl siding with a Class A fire rating. Such vinyl siding shall be installed over one layer of Type X gypsum board with a minimum thickness of 1/2".
Alternate siding materials may be approved by the Building Official and Fire Chief in accordance with Section 104.11 of the California Building Code.

R703.6.2 Existing Wood Exterior Repairs.

Burbank Municipal Code Section 9-1-2R-R703.6.1 shall not apply:

When an existing building or structure with a wood exterior wall covering is subject to wood shake or wood shingle installation, addition, repair, alteration or replacement of less than 25 percent of the existing building or structure's wood exterior wall covering area over the life of the building commencing on or after the effective date of this ordinance, as long as that existing building or structure with a wood exterior wall covering is located outside of the Burbank Fire Hazard Severity Zones. No exterior repairs or installations shall be allowed in the Burbank Fire Hazard Severity Zones.
When an existing building or structure with a wood exterior wall covering is subject to wood shake or wood shingle installation, addition, repair, alteration or replacement of 25 percent or more of the existing building or structure's wood exterior wall covering area over the life of the building commencing on or after the effective date of this ordinance, as long as that existing building or structure with a wood exterior wall covering is located outside of the Burbank Fire Hazard Severity Zones. In such circumstances, if the building or structure is located in a commercial or industrial zone, pressure-treated wood shakes or pressure-treated wood shingles with a Class B rating shall be used with a one-hour wall and in all other areas of the City, pressure-treated wood shakes or pressure-treated wood shingles with a Class C rating shall be used with a one-hour wall. For the purposes of this ordinance, 25 percent of the area of wood exterior wall covering shall be calculated from the area of the wood exterior wall covering existing on the effective date of this ordinance. No wood exterior repairs or installations shall be allowed in the Burbank Fire Hazard Severity Zones.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R803.2.4: OPENINGS IN HORIZONTAL DIAPHRAGMS:

The following section is added to Chapter 8, Part 2.5 of the CBC:

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

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R806.5: UNVENTED ATTIC AND UNVENTED ENCLOSED RAFTER ASSEMBLIES:

Subsection 3 of Section R806.5 of Chapter 8, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

No wood roof covering shall be installed on any new or existing building or structure.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R902.2: FIRE-RETARDANT-TREATED SHINGLES AND SHAKES:

Section R902.2 of Chapter 9, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

R902.2 Fire-retardant-treated shingles and shakes. No wood roof covering shall be installed on any new or existing building or structure.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R905.7: WOOD SHINGLES:

Section R905.7 of Chapter 9, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

R905.7 Wood shingles. No wood roof covering shall be installed on any new or existing building or structure.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R905.8: WOOD SHAKES:

Section R905.8 of Chapter 9, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

R905.8 Wood shakes. No wood roof covering shall be installed on any new or existing building or structure.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R908.4: ROOF RECOVER:

Subsection 3 of Section R908.4 of Chapter 9, Part 2.5 of the CBC is not adopted.

Section R908.4, Exception 2 of Chapter 9, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

Where the existing roof covering is slate, clay, cement, asbestos-cement tile, wood shake or wood shingle.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

9-1-2R-R908.4.1: ROOF RECOVERING OVER WOOD SHINGLES OR SHAKES:

Section R908.4.1 of Chapter 9, Part 2.5 of the CBC is amended and restated as follows:

R908.4.1 Roof recovering over wood shingles or shakes. No roof covering shall be applied over existing wood shakes or wood shingles. When a roof has two or more layers of roof covering, any of which is wood shake or wood shingle, all layers shall be completely removed before applying a new roof covering. Existing roof recovering over wood shakes or wood shingles shall be removed and replaced no later than August 14, 2020.

[Added by Ord. No. 25-4,034, eff. 1/1/26.]

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