Chapter 14.04 — RESIDENTIAL CODE

This chapter shall be known and cited as the “Folsom Residential Code.” (Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023)

The chief building official of the city is designated to be the authority having jurisdiction of the Folsom Residential Code. The chief building official shall administer, enforce, and render interpretations of all the provisions of the Folsom Residential Code and the other referenced technical codes. (Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023)

The purpose of this code is to provide minimum standards to safeguard life or limb, health, property, and public welfare by regulating and controlling the design, construction, installation, quality of materials, use and occupancy, location and maintenance of all buildings and structures within this jurisdiction, and certain equipment specifically regulated herein, and to provide procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Folsom construction codes and to enforce rules and regulations supplemental to this code as may be deemed necessary to clarify the application of the provisions of this code. Such interpretations, rules, and regulations shall be in conformity with the intent and purpose of this code. (Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023)

Subject to the additions, amendments, or deletions set forth in Section 14.04.050, the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings, including Appendix Chapters AH and AJ published as Part 2.5, Title 24, C.C.R., published by the International Code Council, is adopted and made part of this title as though fully set forth herein to provide technical requirements and the procedures for administration and enforcement of the provisions of the Folsom construction codes. One copy of the Folsom Residential Code and any amendments thereto shall be kept on file in the community development department and shall be available for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1358 § 3, 2025)

A. Table R301.2 shall read as follows:

2025 CRC TABLE R301.2

CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA

WIND DESIGN SUBJECT TO DAMAGING FROM ICE
BARRIER
Special Wind SEISMIC WINTER UNDERLAY- AIR MEAN

GROUND SNOW Speed Topographic Wind Borne DESIGN Frost Line DESIGN MENT FLOOD FREEZING ANNUAL LOAD (MPH) Exposure Effects Region Debris CATEGORY Weathering Depth Termite TEMP REQUIRED HAZARDS INDEX TEMP

N/A 110 ult C No No No CRC: C CBC: Moderate 12" Heavy 30 F No Reference <1500 60.6 F
85 asd D 1

1When designing with the CBC per Section 1613.3.5. Reference Table 1613.3.5 (2)

B. Appendix AJ, Existing Buildings and Structures, is amended to read:

a. AJ 102.4.1 Energy efficiency. Replacement windows shall comply with the 2025
California Energy Code and the 2025 California Green Building Standards Code
(CALGreen).

b. AJ301.2 Water closets. Where any water closet is replaced with a newly
manufactured water closet, the replacement water closet shall comply with the
requirements of the 2025 California Plumbing Code and 2025 California Green
Building Standards Code (CALGreen).

c. AJ301.3 Electrical. Exceptions 1, 2 and 3. The words ‘Chapters 34 through 43’ shall
be replaced with the words ‘2025 California Electrical Code’.

d. AJ501.5.1 Materials and methods. In this section and in the Exception to this section,
the words ‘Chapters 34 through 43’ shall be replaced with the words ‘2025 California
Electrical Code’.

e. AJ501.5.3.3 Ground-fault circuit-interrupter. The words ‘Chapters 34 through 43’
shall be replaced with the words ‘2025 California Electrical Code’.

f. AJ501.5.3.5 Clearance. The words ‘Chapters 34 through 43’ shall be replaced with the words ‘2025 California Electrical Code’. (Ord. 1188 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1268 § 2, 2016; Ord. 1298 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1336 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1358 § 3, 2025)