Article D — MECHANICAL CODE

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition (Part 4, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the Uniform Mechanical Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials, is hereby adopted by reference as the Mechanical Code of the City of Hidden Hills. A copy of the Mechanical Code of the City shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the Code is in force.

(Ord. No. 361, § 4, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 4, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 4, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 4, 11-1025)

The administrative provisions of the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, contained in Chapter 1, except Sections 1.1.0 and 1.2.0, are hereby deleted. The administrative provisions governing the Mechanical Code of the City shall be as set forth in Article G of this Chapter. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 5-5A-3 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 361, § 4, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 4, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 4, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 4, 11-1025)

ARTICLE E. - ELECTRICAL CODE

Except as hereinafter provided, the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition (Part 3, Title 24, California Code of Regulations), which incorporates and amends the National Electrical Code, 2023 Edition, published by the National Fire Protection Association, is hereby adopted by reference as the Electrical Code of the City of Hidden Hills. A copy of the Electrical Code of the City shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk and shall be made available for public inspection while the Code is in force.

(Ord. No. 361, § 5, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 5, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 5, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 5, 11-1025)

The administrative provisions of the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, contained in Article 89, except Sections 89.101 and 89.102, are hereby deleted. The administrative provisions governing the Electrical Code of the City shall be as set forth in Article G of this Chapter. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 5-5A-3 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 361, § 5, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 5, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 5, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 5, 11-1025)

ARTICLE F. - HOUSING CODE

Except as hereinafter provided the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, published by the International Code Council, is hereby adopted by reference as the Housing Code of the City of Hidden Hills. A copy of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hidden Hills and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

(Ord. No. 361, § 6, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 6, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 6, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 6, 11-1025)

The administrative provisions governing the Housing Code of the City shall be as set forth in Article F of this Chapter. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 5-5A-3 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 361, § 6, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 6, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 6, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 6, 11-1025)

• A. Section 109 Unsafe Structures and Equipment of the International Property Maintenance Code is amended to read as set forth in Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California. A Copy of Section 17920.3 of the Health and Safety Code of the State of California shall

be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hidden Hills and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

(Ord. No. 361, § 6, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 6, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 6, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 6, 11-1025)

ARTICLE G. - ADMINISTRATIVE CODE

The Administrative Code of the City of Hidden Hills shall be adopted in Section 5-5B-2.

(Ord. No. 361, § 7, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 7, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 7, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 7, 11-1025)

Section 109.2 of Division II of Chapter 1 ("Scope and Administration") of the Building Code is hereby deleted provided, however that all fees referenced in said section and for building, plumbing, mechanical, electrical, elevator and grading permits and plan reviews, shall be as set forth in the most recent resolution of the City Council regarding said fees.

(Ord. No. 361, § 7, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 7, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 7, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 7, 11-1025)

Section 105.1 of Division II of Chapter 1 ("Scope and Administration") of the Building Code is amended by adding exceptions 1, 2 and 3 at the end of the Section to read:

EXCEPTIONS:

1. If a roof repair, addition or alteration exceeds 50 square feet of area of the existing building or structure in any 12-month period, the entire roof covering shall be made to conform to the roof covering material requirements of a new building or structure.

2. If a roof repair, addition or alteration does not exceed 50 square feet of area of the existing building or structure and the existing building or structure has an ordinary roof covering consisting of wood shingles or wood shakes, the new roof covering may consist of any system of wood shingles or shakes having a Class A rating complying with UBC Standard No. 15-2.

If upon appeal to the City Council, the City Council determines the above exceptions create an unreasonable hardship for the applicant, the City Council may increase the allowed area up to a maximum of 500 square feet.

(Ord. No. 361, § 7, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 7, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 7, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 7, 11-1025)

• A. Section 104.8 of Division II of Chapter 1 ("Scope and Administration") of the Building Code of the City is amended to read:

104.8 Liability. The Building Official, or his or her authorized representative charged with the enforcement of this Code and the technical codes, acting in good faith and without malice in the discharge of his or her duties, shall not thereby render himself or herself personally liable for any damage that may accrue to persons or property as a result of any act or by reason of any act or omission in the discharge of his or her duties. Any suit brought against the Building Official, or his or her authorized representative, because of such act or omission performed in the enforcement of any provision of such Codes or other pertinent laws or ordinances implemented through the enforcement of this Code or enforced by the code enforcement agency shall be defended by this jurisdiction until final termination of such proceedings, and any judgment resulting therefrom shall be assumed by this jurisdiction.

The provisions of this Section shall apply to if the Building Official, or his or her authorized representative, is an employee of the City and shall also apply if the Building Official, or his or her authorized representative, is acting under contract as an agent of the City.

Such Codes shall not be construed to relieve from or lessen the responsibility of any person owning, operating or controlling any building, structure or building service equipment therein for any damages to persons or property caused by defects, nor shall the code enforcement agency or its parent jurisdiction be held as assuming any such liability by reason of the inspection authorized by this Code or any permits or certificates issued under this Code.

(Ord. No. 361, § 7, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 7, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 7, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 7, 11-1025)

• A. Section 109.7 of Division II of Chapter 1 ("Scope and Administration") of the Building Code of the City to read as follows:

109.7. Investigation Fees: Work Without a Permit.

109.7.1 Investigation. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, a special investigation will be made before a permit may be issued.

109.7.2 Fee. An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, will be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee must be equal to the amount of the permit fee required by this code and established by city council resolution. The payment of such investigation fee will not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of either this code or the technical codes nor from the penalty prescribed by law.

(Ord. No. 361, § 7, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 7, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 7, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 7, 11-1025)

ARTICLE H. - DANGEROUS BUILDING CODE

Except as hereinafter provided, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, as adopted by reference in Article F, is hereby adopted as the Dangerous Buildings Code of the City of Hidden Hills. A copy of the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition, shall be maintained in the office of the City Clerk of the City of Hidden Hills and shall be made available for public inspection while this Code is in force.

(Ord. No. 361, § 8, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 8, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 8, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 8, 11-1025)

The administrative provisions governing the Dangerous Buildings Code of the City shall be as set forth in Article H of this Chapter. Violation and penalty provisions shall be as set forth in Section 5-5A-3 of this Chapter.

(Ord. No. 361, § 8, 12-12-16; Ord. No. 372, § 8, 11-18-19; Ord. No. 383, § 8, 11-14-22; Ord. No. 403, § 8, 11-1025)

• A. Chapter 9 ("Post-Disaster Safety Assessment Placards and Security") is hereby added to the International Property Maintenance Code, 2024 Edition to read as follows: