La Palma Municipal Code Div. 1 Generally

The codes adopted by this article are adopted for the purpose of prescribing regulations for the erection, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, moving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment, use, height, and area of buildings or structures, subject to the regulations appearing in the zoning chapter.

For the purpose of prescribing regulations for erecting, construction, enlargement, alteration, repair, improving, removal, conversion, demolition, occupancy, equipment use, height, and area of buildings and structures, the following construction codes subject to the modifications set forth in this chapter, are hereby adopted: the California Building Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Building Code as published by the International Code Council, including Chapter 1, Division II; the California Residential Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Residential Code, including Appendix CI of Swimming Pool Safety Act; the California Green Building Standards Code, 2025 Edition; the California Plumbing Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Plumbing Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; the California Mechanical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code as published by the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials; the California Electrical Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2023 National Electrical Code as published by the National Fire Protection Association; the Wildland Urban Interface Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Wildland Urban Interface Code, the California Existing Building Code, 2025 Edition, based on the 2024 International Building Code, the International Property Maintenance Code, 2025 Edition, as published by the International Code Council; the Uniform Code For The Abatement of Dangerous Buildings, 1997 Edition, as published by the International Code Council. For the purpose of prescribing regulations for grading and excavations, the most current Orange County Grading and Excavation Code is hereby adopted. The provisions of these Construction Codes as amended by this chapter shall constitute the Building Regulations of the City of {City}. Where the California Code of Regulations and State Building Standards Code of Regulations differ from any sections of the Construction Codes, State regulations shall prevail over the Construction Codes.

One (1) copy of all the above codes and standards therefore are on file in the office of the building official pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 18942 (d) (1) and are made available for public inspection.

Notwithstanding the provisions of the above-referenced construction codes, all fees for services provided pursuant to the construction codes shall not take effect until a resolution for such fees is adopted by the City Council pursuant to California Government Code Sections 66016 and 66020.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 2, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 2, 11-4-2025)

Wherever the provisions of the State Housing Law (Health and Safety Code § 17910 et seq.) shall impose requirements more stringent than those established by this article, the provisions of the State Housing Law shall apply.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 2, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 2, 11-4-2025)

One copy of each of the codes adopted by reference by this article are on file in the office of the City Clerk for use and examination by the public.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 2, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 2, 11-4-2025)

The Building Official is hereby authorized to enforce the provisions of this article.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 2, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 2, 11-4-2025)

State Law reference— City building department required to enforce State Building Standards Code, State Housing Law, and other rules and regulations promulgated pursuant to them, Health and Safety Code § 17960 et seq.

Unless otherwise stated in this chapter, where reference is made to the duties of certain officials named within the technical codes which are adopted by reference in this chapter, then that designated official of the City or of Orange County, California, who has duties corresponding to those of the named official in said technical code, shall be deemed to be the responsible official insofar as enforcing the provisions of that technical code are concerned.

(Ord. No. 2022-10, § 2, 11-1-2022; Ord. No. 2025-02, § 2, 11-4-2025)