Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Imperial Beach Municipal Code Ch. 15.06 Building Code
Imperial Beach Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Imperial Beach
Cite as: Imperial Beach Municipal Code Chapter 15.06 · Text as of 2026-10-04
Note: Prior ordinance history: Ord. 2002-990.
§ 15.06.010. Adoption.¶
Except as provided in Chapter 15.02 and in this chapter, the 2025 California Building Code (California Code of Regulations Title 24, Part 2) is adopted and incorporated by reference as the Building Code of the City of Imperial Beach.
(Ord. 2005-1029 § 1; Ord. 2010-1113 § 5; Ord. 2013-1143 § 6; Ord. 2016-1157 § 5; Ord. 2019-1190 § 5; Ord. 2022-1219 § 5; Ord. 2025-1256, 10/1/2025)
§ 15.06.020. Amendments.¶
As provided in Chapter 15.02 and this chapter, amendments are adopted and incorporated as part of the Building Code and Residential Codes of the City of Imperial Beach.
A. 2025 California Building Code Appendix BF, Patio Covers, is adopted.
B. 2025 California Building Code Appendix CJ, Emergency Housing, is adopted.
C. 2025 California Residential Code Appendix BB, Tiny Houses, is adopted.
D. 2025 California Residential Code Appendix CI, Swimming Pool Safety Act, is adopted.
E. Table R301.2 of the 2025 California Residential Code is adopted by reference and is hereby amended to read as follows:
TABLE R301 2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
| GROUND SNOW LOAD a | WIND DESIGN | WIND DESIGN | WIND DESIGN | WIND DESIGN | SEISMIC DESIGN CATEGORY f | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | SUBJECT TO DAMAGE FROM | ICE BARRIER UNDER-LAYMENT REQUIRED h | HAZARDS g | AIR FREEZING INDEX i | MEAN ANNUAL TEMP j |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Speed d (mph) | Topographic effects k | Special Wind Region l | Windborne debris zone m | Weathering a | Frost line depth b | Termite c | ICE BARRIER UNDER-LAYMENT REQUIRED h | HAZARDS g | AIR FREEZING INDEX i | MEAN ANNUAL TEMP j | ||
| 0 | 95 | No | No | No | D | Negligible | 12" | Moderate | No | SD Cnty Dec 20, 2019 | 1500 or less | 73.1 |
| MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n | MANUAL J DESIGN CRITERIA n |
| Elevation | Elevation | Elevation | Altitude correction factor e | Coincident wet bulb | Indoor winter design dry-bulb temperature | Indoor winter design dry-bulb temperature | Indoor winter design dry-bulb temperature | Outdoor winter design dry-bulb temperature | Outdoor winter design dry-bulb temperature | Heating temperature difference | Heating temperature difference | |
| 23 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 67 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 46 | 46 | 24 | 24 | |
| Latitude | Latitude | Latitude | Daily range | Indoor summer design relative humidity | Indoor summer design dry-bulb temperature | Indoor summer design dry-bulb temperature | Indoor summer design dry-bulb temperature | Outdoor summer design dry-bulb temperature | Outdoor summer design dry-bulb temperature | Cooling temperature difference | Cooling temperature difference | |
| 32.5 | 32.5 | 32.5 | Low | 50% | 75 | 75 | 75 | 80 | 80 | 5 | 5 |
Notes:
| a. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determined from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. | Where weathering requires a higher strength concrete or grade of masonry than necessary to satisfy the structural requirements of this code, the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The weathering column shall be filled in with the weathering index, "negligible," "moderate" or "severe" for concrete as determine
d from Figure R301.2(1). The grade of masonry units shall be determined from ASTM C34, ASTM C55, ASTM C62, ASTM C73, ASTM C90, ASTM C129, ASTM C145, ASTM C216 or ASTM C652. |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | b. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | Where the frost line depth requires deeper footings than indicated in Figure R403.1(1), the frost line depth strength required for weathering shall govern. The jurisdiction shall fill in the frost line depth column with the minimum depth of footing below finish grade. | | c. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table to indicate the need for protection depending on whether there has been a history of local subterranean termite damage. |
| d. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the wind speed from the basic wind speed map [Figure R301.2(2). Wind exposure category shall be determined on a site-specific basis in accordance with Section R301.2.1.4. | | e. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 10 A from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. |
| f. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the seismic design category determined from Section R301.2.2.1. |
| g. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with: the date of the jurisdiction's entry into the National Flood Insurance Program (date of adoption of the first code or ordinance for management of flood hazard areas); and the title and date of the currently effective Flood Insurance Study or other flood hazard study and maps adopted by the authority having jurisdiction, as amended. |
| h. | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." | In accordance with Sections R905.1.2, R905.4.3.1, R905.5.3.1, R905.6.3.1, R905.7.3.1 and R905.8.3.1, where there has been a history of local damage from the effects of ice damming, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "NO." |
| i. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the 100-year return period air freezing index (BF-days) from Figure R403.3(2) or from the 100-year (99 percent) value on the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | | j. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." | The jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with the mean annual temperature from the National Climatic Data Center data table "Air Freezing Index-USA Method (Base 32°F)." |
| k. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.5, where there is local historical data documenting structural damage to buildings due to topographic wind speed-up effects, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES." Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. |
| l. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Figure R301.2(2), where there is local historical data documenting unusual wind conditions, the jurisdiction shall fill in this part of the table with "YES" and identify any specific requirements. Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | | m. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. | In accordance with Section R301.2.1.2 the jurisdiction shall indicate the wind-borne debris wind zone(s). Otherwise, the jurisdiction shall indicate "NO" in this part of the table. |
| n. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | The jurisdiction shall fill in these sections of the table to establish the design criteria using Table 1a or 1b from ACCA Manual J or established criteria determined by the jurisdiction. | | o. | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). | The jurisdiction shall fill in this section of the table using the Ground Snow Loads in Figures R301.2(3) and R301.2(4). |
F. Chapter 1 Administration is adopted with the following specific code reference amendments:
Division II of Chapter 1 of Part 2 (2025 California Building Code) and Division II of Chapter 1 of Part 2.5 (2025 California Residential Code) specific sections are amended to read as follows:
| SECTION 1.1 GENERAL |
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| 101.1 Title. These regulations shall be known as the City of Imperial Beach Administrative Regulations for Building, Fire, and Housing Codes including the 2025 California Building Code, 2025 California Residential Code, 2025 California Electrical Code, 2025 California Mechanical Code, 2025 California Plumbing Code, 2025 California Energy Code, 2025 California Historical Building Code, 2025 California Fire Code, 2025 California Existing Building Code, 2025 California Green Building Standards Code, and 2025 California Referenced Standards Code, and shall be cited as such and will be referred to hereinafter as "this code." |
| 101.2 Scope. The provisions of this chapter shall serve as the administrative, organizational and enforcement rules and regulations for Title 15 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code and shall apply to the construction, alteration, movement, enlargement, replacement, repair, equipment, use and occupancy, location, maintenance, removal and demolition of every building, structure or facilities serving such structures or any appurtenances connected or attached to such building or structures. These provisions will apply to codes contained within Section 101.1 of this code. |
| Exemption for Pending Applications. The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any building or structure for which a completed application was accepted by the building division for a construction or demolition permit prior to January 1, 2026. Such buildings or structures shall be erected, constructed, enlarged, altered or repaired in accordance with the provisions in effect at the date of said application. |
| 101.2.2 Intent. The purpose of this code is to establish minimum requirements to safeguard the public safety, health and general welfare through affordability, structural strength, means of egress facilities, stability, sanitation, light and ventilation, energy conservation, disabled access and safety to life and property from fire and other hazards attributed to the built environment and to provide safety to firefighters and emergency responders during emergency operations. |
| 101.3 Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide for the administration and enforcement of the California Building Standard Code and other adopted codes of the City of Imperial Beach relating to building construction, property maintenance, housing standards, dangerous buildings, fire regulations and other codes as adopted by this jurisdiction within Title 15 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code. |
| 101.5 One copy of the California Building Standards Code and each code mentioned in section 101.1 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code is on file in the Office of the City Building Official, City of Imperial Beach, for the use and examination of the public, and each and every provision, section, table, diagram, illustration, figure, phrase and paragraph thereof, including all appendices, thereto, except as expressly deleted, added to, excepted, modified or amended by this chapter. |
| SECTION 102 APPLICABILITY |
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| 102.1 General. Where there is a conflict between a general requirement and a specific requirement, the specific requirement shall be applicable. Where, in any specific case, different sections of this code specify different materials, methods of construction or other requirements, the most restrictive shall govern. |
| 102.1.1 When conflicting provisions or requirements occur between this code and chapters elsewhere in Title 8 and 15 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code or other codes or laws, the most restrictive code shall govern. |
| 102.1.2 When conflicts occur between specific provisions of this code and administrative provisions elsewhere in Title 8 and 15 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code, which is applicable within this jurisdiction, the provisions of this chapter shall prevail. |
| 102.2 Other laws. The provisions of this code shall not be deemed to nullify any provisions of local, state or federal law. |
| 102.3 Application of references. References to chapter or section numbers, or to provisions not specifically identified by number, shall be construed to refer to such chapter, section or provision of this code. |
| 102.6.2 Existing Installations. Building service equipment lawfully in existence at the time of the adoption of Title 15 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code may have such use, maintenance or repair continued if such use, maintenance or repair is in accordance with the original design and a hazard to life, health or property has not been created by such building service equipment. |
| 102.6.3 Maintenance. Building, structures, facilities and its building service equipment, existing and new, and parts thereof shall be maintained in a safe and sanitary condition. Devices or safeguards which are required by this code shall be maintained in conformance with the Imperial Beach Municipal Code when installed. The owner or the owner's designated agent shall be responsible for the maintenance of buildings, structures and their building service equipment. To determine compliance with this section, the Building Official may cause a structure to be re-inspected. |
| 102.6.4 Modifications to existing structures. When modifications or replaced elements of any structure such as windows, doors, roofing, mechanical or plumbing equipment they shall be installed to meet the requirements of this code. |
| 102.6.5 Conversion to Rental Properties. When residential structures are intended to be a rental property the Fire Marshal or their designee shall be contacted by the owner and access shall be provided to inspect the residential unit to reasonably ensure that life safety measures meet the requirements of this code. Specifically emergency egress windows, smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, heating appliances, fire rated assemblies, and pool safety. A permit shall be required to repair or replace non-compliant elements. |
SECTION 105 PERMITS 105.2 Work exempt from permit. Permits shall not be required for the following. Exemption from permit requirements of this code shall not be deemed to grant authorization for any work to be done in any manner in violation of the provisions of this code or any other laws or ordinances of this jurisdiction. Building:
| 1. | One-story detached accessory buildings to one- and two-family dwellings, used as tool and storage sheds, playhouses and similar uses, provided the floor area does not exceed 120 square feet (11.15 m 2 ) and are located so as to comply with the setback and building separation requirements of Title 19 , Zoning of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code. It is permissible that these structures still be regulated by Section 710A of the California Building Code, despite exemption from permit. |
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| 2. | Fences not over seven feet (1,829 mm) high. Masonry block fences not over three feet (914 mm) above grade. Fence heights shall comply with the requirements of Chapter 19.46 Fences, of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code. |
| 3. | Retaining walls that are not over four feet (1,219 mm) in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, unless supporting a surcharge or impounding Class I, II or III-A Liquids. |
| 4. | Water tanks supported directly upon grade if the capacity does not exceed 5,000 gallons (18,927 L) and the ratio of height to diameter or width does not exceed 2 to 1. |
| 5. | Sidewalks and driveways not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade and not over any basement or story below are not part of an accessible route, and do not encroach into the public right-of-way. |
| 6. | Painting, papering, carpeting, cabinets, counter tops and similar finish work. Excluding tile shower enclosures. |
| 7. | Prefabricated swimming pools accessory to a Group R-3 occupancy that are less than 24 inches (610 mm) deep, are not greater than 5,000 gallons (18,925 L) and are installed entirely above ground. |
| 8. | Swings and other playground equipment accessory to detached one- and two-family dwellings. |
| 9. | Window awnings in R-3 and U occupancies, supported by an exterior wall which do not project more than 54 inches (1,372 mm) from the exterior wall and do not require additional support. |
| 10. | Nonfixed and movable fixtures, cases, racks, counters and partitions not over five feet nine inches in height. |
| 11. | Residential decks not exceeding 200 square feet (18.58 m 2 ) in area, that are not more than 30 inches (762 mm) above grade at any point, are not attached to a dwelling and do not serve the exit door required by Section R311.4. |
| 12. | Reserved. |
| 13. | The installation of replacement windows in existing window openings associated with a residential dwelling unit with no modifications to the existing rough opening or to the exterior weatherproofing and of the same operating style as the existing window or a style that provides for an equal or greater window opening area than the existing window. |
| 105.3.1.1 Determination of substantially improved or substantially damaged existing buildings in flood hazard areas. For applications for reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition or other improvement of existing buildings or structures located in an area prone to flooding as established by Table R301.2, the Building Official shall examine or cause to be examined the construction documents and shall prepare a finding with regard to the value of the proposed work. For buildings that have sustained damage of any origin, the value of the proposed work shall include the cost to repair the building or structure to its pre-damaged condition. If the Building Official finds that the value of proposed work equals or exceeds 50 percent of the market value of the building or structure before the damage has occurred or the improvement is started. Applications determined by the Board of Appeals to constitute substantial improvement or substantial damage shall require all existing portions of the entire building, or structure to meet the requirements of Section R322 and all requirements of Chapter 15.50 of Title 15 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code. | |
| 105.5 Expired permits. Before work can be recommenced, a new permit shall be first obtained to do so, and a fee equal to the established hourly rate for City staff to complete all work shall be paid, provided no changes have been made or will be made in the original plans and specifications for such work. Permits shall not be extended more than once, except that, the Building Official may approve a maximum of one additional extension of 180 days when the applicant demonstrates that special unusual circumstances exist. All expired permits not acted on after receipt of 30-day notification from the Building Official will become a violation of this code if not acted upon during the 30-day period and will become subject to a code lien on the property to insure new property owners are advised of pending violations on the property. | |
| 105.8 Responsibility. It shall be the duty of every person who performs work for the installation or repair of building, structure, electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing systems, for which this code is applicable, to comply with this code. | |
| 105.9 Preliminary inspection. Before issuing a permit, the Building Official is authorized to examine or cause to be examined buildings, structure, and sites for which an application has been filed. |
SECTION 107 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS 107.1.2 Information for construction in flood hazard areas. For buildings and structures located in whole or in part in flood hazard areas as established by Table R301.2(1), construction documents shall show compliance with Chapter 15.50 of Title 15 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code and include:
| 1. | Delineation of flood hazard area, floodway boundaries and flood zones and the design flood elevation, as appropriate; |
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| 2. | The elevation of the proposed lowest floor, including basement; in areas of shallow flooding (AO Zones), the height of the proposed lowest floor, including basement, above the highest adjacent grade; |
| 3. | The elevation of the bottom of the lowest horizontal structural member in coastal high hazard areas (V Zone); and |
| 4. | If the design flood elevations are not included on the community's Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM), the Building Official and the applicant shall obtain and reasonably utilize any design flood elevation and floodway data available from other sources. |
| 107.1.2.1 Design flood elevation elevations. Where design flood elevations are not specified, they shall be established in accordance with Section 1612.3.1 and with Chapter 15.50 of Title 15 of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code. | |
| 107.1.2.2 Site plan. The construction documents submitted with the application for permit shall be accompanied by a site plan showing to scale the size and location of new constructions and existing structures on the site, distances from lot lines, the established street grades and the proposed finished grades and, as applicable, flood hazard areas, floodways, and design flood elevations; and it shall be drawn in accordance with an accurate boundary line survey. In the case of demolition, the site plan shall show construction to be demolished and the location and size of existing structures and construction that are to remain on the site or plot. The Building Official is authorized to waive or modify the requirement for a site plan when the application for permit is for alteration or repair or when otherwise warranted. | |
| 107.5 Retention of plans. One set of approved plans shall be retained by the Building Official for the life of the building or as required by state law. One set or digital copy of approved plans and specifications shall be returned to the applicant and shall be kept on the site of the building or work at all times during which the work authorized thereby is in progress. |
| SECTION 109 FEES |
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| 109.4 Work commencing before permit issuance. Whenever work for which a permit is required by this chapter or this code has been commenced without first obtaining a permit, the Building Official may make a special investigation before a permit may be issued for such work. |
| An investigation fee, in addition to the permit fee, shall be collected whether or not a permit is then or subsequently issued. The investigation fee shall be equal to the amount of the permit fee pursuant to this section. The payment of such investigation fee shall not exempt an applicant from compliance with all other provisions of this chapter, this code, or from the penalty prescribed by law. |
| However, the Building Official may waive the investigation fee if the Building Official finds that such work was urgently necessary, and it was not practical to obtain a permit before commencement of the work. In all such cases, a permit must be obtained as soon as it is practical to do so. If there is an unreasonable delay in obtaining such permit, the investigation fee shall be charged. |
| 109.6 Refunds. The Building Official may authorize refunding of a fee paid pursuant to this section which was erroneously paid or collected. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the permit fee paid when no work has been done under a permit issued in accordance with this chapter and this code. The Building Official may authorize refunding of not more than 80 percent of the plan review fee paid when an application for a permit for which a plan review fee has been paid is withdrawn or canceled before any examination time has been expended. The Building Official shall not authorize the refunding of any fee paid except upon written application filed by the original permittee or applicant not later than 180 days after the date of fee payment. |
| SECTION 110 INSPECTIONS |
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| 110.2.1 Setback and Building Height Certification. Prior to the first foundation inspection for any new building or addition to an existing building within one foot of the required setbacks or building height limitations established by Title 19 , Zoning of the Imperial Beach Municipal Code, a written statement or certificate prepared and signed by a registered civil engineer licensed to practice land surveying or a licensed land surveyor shall be submitted to the Building Official stating that under penalty of perjury that the rough grade elevations and location of the building are in substantial conformance with the plans approved by the City of Imperial Beach. |
SECTION 113 BOARD OF APPEALS 113.1 General. In order to hear and decide appeals of orders, decisions or determinations made by the Building Official relative to the application and interpretation of this code, there shall be and is hereby created a Board of Appeals hereafter known also as the Local Appeals Board. The Building Official shall be an ex officio member of said Board but shall have no vote on any matter before the Board. The Board of Appeals shall be the City Council. The Board shall adopt rules of procedure for conducting its business, and shall render all decisions and findings in writing to the appellant with a duplicate copy to the Building Official. Appeals to the Local Appeals Board shall be processed in accordance with the provisions and procedures contained within the Imperial Beach Municipal Code. 113.2 Limitations on authority. An application for appeal shall be based on a claim that the true intent of this code or the rules legally adopted thereunder have been incorrectly interpreted, the provisions of this code do not fully apply, or an equally good or better form of construction is proposed. The Board shall have no authority to interpret the administrative provisions of this code, nor shall the Board be empowered to waive requirements of this code. 113.4 Administration. The Building Official shall take immediate action in accordance with the decision of the Board. 113.5 Appeals. Any person, firm or corporation may register an appeal with the Local Appeals Board for review of any decision of the Building Official about this code, provided that the appeal is made in writing within 30 days of receipt of notice and is accompanied with the administrative fee specified in the City's fee schedule for an appeal. All appeals where notices declaring structures or equipment "Dangerous" must be submitted within 10 days of receipt of notice. 113.5.1 Conditions. Any person shall be permitted to appeal a decision of the Building Official or Fire Chief to the Local Appeals Board when it is claimed that any one or more of the following conditions exists.
| i. | The true intent of this Title as described in those codes has been incorrectly interpreted; |
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| ii. | A provision in this code do not apply; |
| iii. | A decision is arbitrary as it applies to alternatives, new materials or interpretations of this Title. |
| 113.5.2 Request for Appeals Action Ratification. For the purposes of this chapter, "Request for Ratification" shall mean actions required under Section 1.9.1.5 of the California Building Code. A written request by the Building Official that the Board approve a proposed solution based upon a finding of "unreasonable hardship" as that term is used in Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations. | |
| 113.5.3 Request. The Board must have approved a Request for Ratification, prior to the approval of plans or issuance of a permit, which requires a finding of unreasonable hardship from an appeal to the Building Official. | |
| 113.5.4 Agenda. The Building Official shall place any appeal consisting of a request for ratification to determine an unreasonable hardship on the Board's Agenda in compliance with provisions contained in this section. | |
| 113.5.5 Decisions. The Board shall not render any decision allowing a proposed design solution unless, after the hearing, it finds on the basis of substantial evidence that: | |
| i. | The proposed design is satisfactory and complies with the intent of this chapter; |
| ii. | The proposed design meets the requirements of Title 24; |
| iii. | Board decisions overruling the Building Official's decisions shall require four votes. Board decisions ratifying the Building Official's requests for ratification shall require three votes; and |
| iv. | Should the Board render a decision contrary to that of the Building Official, then the decision of the Board shall be deemed the decision of the Building Official. |
| 113.5.6 Decisions Findings and Order. | 113.5.6 Decisions Findings and Order. |
| i. | The decision of the Board shall be final and conclusive. |
| ii. | The findings and order of the Board shall include the following notice: |
| iii. | Notice to Parties. The time within which judicial review must be sought to review this decision is governed by the provisions of California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 . |
(Ord. 2005-1029 § 1; Ord. 2010-1113 § 5; Ord. 2013-1143 § 6; Ord. 2016-1157 § 5; Ord. 2019-1190 § 5; Ord. 2022-1219 § 5; Ord. 2025-1256, 10/1/2025)
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