Chapter 15.08 — TECHNICAL CODES

This chapter shall be known as the city of Corning technical codes and may be cited as such, and is referred to herein as "this Code."

(Ord. 631 § 3(part), 2008).

This code shall be the exclusive source of regulations for all new construction and any alterations, repairs, relocations, or reconstruction of any building or any portion thereof including any electrical, mechanical, gas, plumbing, or fire protection equipment installed on any property or used within any building.

(Ord. 631 § 3(part), 2008).

The provisions of this code are enacted for the public health, safety, and welfare and are to be liberally construed to obtain the beneficial purposes thereof as specified in this chapter.

(Ord. 631 § 6, 2008).

In the event of any conflict between this code and any law, rule or regulation of the state of California, that requirement which establishes the higher standard of safety shall govern. Failure to comply with such standard of safety shall be a violation of this code.

(Ord. 631 § 3(part), 2008).

The following publications are hereby adopted by reference and incorporated into this Code, except as expressly amended or superseded by the provisions of this chapter.

A.

The 2019 Edition of the California Building Standards Administrative Code as published by the International Code Council, and as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission, part 1, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

B.

The 2019 Edition of the California Building Code and Appendices, based upon the most current Edition of the International Building Code and Appendices, as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as amended and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Building Code, part 2, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

C.

The 2019 Edition of the California Residential Building Code, based on the most current edition of the International Residential Building Code as published by the International Conference of Building Officials, as amended and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Building Standards Code, part 2, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

D.

The 2019 Edition of the California Electrical Code, based upon the most current Edition of the National Electric Code, as published by the National Fire Protection Association, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in part 3, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

E.

The 2019 Edition of the California Mechanical Code, based upon the most current edition of the Uniform Mechanical Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in part 4, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

F.

The 2019 Edition of the California Plumbing Code, based upon the most current edition of the Uniform Plumbing Code, as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in part 5, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

G.

The 2019 Edition of the California Energy Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in part 6, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

H.

The 2019 Edition of the California Historical Building Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in part 8, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

I.

The 2019 Edition of the California Fire Code based on the most current edition of the International Fire Code as published by the International Code Council as amended and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission.

J.

The 2019 Edition of the California Existing Buildings Code, as published by the International Code Council, as amended and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Building Standards Code in part 10, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

K.

The 2019 Edition of the California Green Building Standards Code, as published by the International Code Council, as amended and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Building Standards Code in part 11, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

L.

The 2019 Edition of the California Referenced Standards Code, as published by the International Code Council, as adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in part 12, title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

M.

Changes and Supplements to the foregoing Codes: Changes and Supplements to title 24 of the California Building Standards Code are hereby incorporated into the Corning Municipal Code, those changes being to:

Part 1 California Administrative Code

Part 2 California Building Code, Volumes 1 and 2

Part 2.5 California Residential Code

Part 3 California Electrical Code

Part 5 California Plumbing Code

Part 9 California Fire Code

Part 11 California Green Building Standards Code (CALGreen)

And the effective dates thereof shall be according to the statewide effective date for rulemakings approved by CBSC pursuant to Health and Safety Code 18938(c) subject to the exceptions provided for the administrative provisions of part 1 and the changes which are without regulatory effect, both of which came into effect in 2014 per directives of the CBSC.

N.

Uniform Codes Published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO):

The following Uniform Codes published by the IAPMO:

(1)

2018 Edition of the Uniform Swimming Pool, Spa and Hot Tub Code; and

(2)

2018 Edition of the Uniform Solar Energy and Hydronics Code.

(Ord. 631 § 3(part), 2008).

(Ord. No. 642, 7-13-2010; Ord. No. 647, § 3, 10-25-2011; Ord. No. 658, § 2, 1-27-2015; Ord. No. 684, § 2, 3-10-2020)

The exceptions to the codes adopted by reference in Section 15.08.040 are as follows:

Wherever the term "plumbing official" or "chief electrical inspector," or similar term appears, the same shall be deemed to mean the building official of the city of Corning.

(Ord. 631 § 1, 2008; Ord. 404 § 1(part), 1983: Ord. 305 § 2, 1976).

The city supplements the 2007 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, as amended and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Building Standards Code, Part 2, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations by requiring a vapor barrier for all new residential concrete slabs on grade in accordance with standards separately adopted by the city.

(Ord. 631 § 3(part), 2008).

The City of Corning shall adopt by reference, and may periodically amend by resolution, the Model Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance prepared by the California Department of Water Resources pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 23, Waters.

(Ord. No. 640, 2-9-2010)

In accordance with Section 111.2.11 of the 2007 Edition of the California Building Standards Code, as amended and adopted by the California Building Standards Commission in the California Building Standards Code, Part 2, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, the building official of the city, or his or her authorized representative, shall enforce building standards relating to fire and panic safety and other regulations of the State Fire Marshal as they relate to Group R, Division 3 dwellings as described in Section 310.1 of the California Building Standards Code.

(Ord. 631 § 3(part), 2008).

A.

Prior to issuance of a building permit, building permit fees shall be paid in the amounts as set forth in a resolution adopted by the city council.

B.

The planning director or his or her designee shall make the determination of value for the calculation of building permit fees either by application of the building valuation data as published by the International Code Council or by the actual cost of construction, whichever is less. Evidence showing the actual cost of construction shall be in the form of a contract or other reliable evidence giving a true account of such costs.

(Ord. 631 § 3(part), 2008).

A.

A plan review fee shall be paid at the time of submittal of building plans for plan check. The plan review fee is separate from, and in addition to, building permit fees set forth in this chapter. The plan review fee shall be sixty-five percent of the building permit fee.

B.

When plan review documents are incomplete or changed so as to require additional plan review, an additional plan review fee shall be charged as set forth by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 631 § 3(part), 2008).

Any person violating any of the provisions of this code is guilty of a misdemeanor, and each such person is guilty of a separate offense for each and every day or portion thereof during which any violation of this code is committed, continued or permitted, and upon conviction of any such violation, such person shall be punishable as provided in Section 1.08.010 of the Corning Municipal Code.

(Ord. 631 § 3(part), 2008).

The provisions of this code shall not be construed as imposing upon the city of Corning any liability or responsibility for damage to persons or properties resulting from defective work, nor shall the city of Corning, or any official, employee or agent thereof, be held as assuming any such liability or responsibility by reason of the review or inspection authorized by the provisions of this code of any permits or certificates issued under this code.

(Ord. 631 § 7, 2008).