Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 15 — Buildings and Construction
Livermore Municipal Code Ch. 15.14 Residential Code
Livermore Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Livermore
Cite as: Livermore Municipal Code Chapter 15.14 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 15.14.010. Title for citation.¶
This chapter shall be known as the "Residential Code," may be cited as such and will be referred to in this chapter as "this code."
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.020. Documents adopted by reference.¶
The International Residential Code, 2025 Edition, as amended and set forth in the California Building Standards Code, Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, published by the International Code Council is hereby adopted together with Chapter 1 Division II, Administration.
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.030. Amendments to International Residential Code.¶
The International Residential Code adopted herein by reference is hereby amended by the following additional deletions and amendments thereto as set forth in this chapter. Reference numbers herein are taken from the 2025 California Residential Code (CRC), Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.040. CRC Chapter 1, Division II amended – Title block.¶
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Title block, shall be amended to read:
| CHAPTER 1, DIVISION II |
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| LIVERMORE RESIDENTIAL CODE ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS |
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.050. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 101.1 amended – Title.¶
CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 101.1 is amended to read:
| R101.1 Title. These provisions shall be known as the "Residential Code for One- and Two-family Dwellings of the City of Livermore" and shall be cited as such and will be referred to hereinafter as "this code." |
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(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.060. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R102 amended – Applicability.¶
Section R102.6, Existing Structures, is amended to read:
| The legal occupancy of any structure existing on the date of adoption of this code shall be permitted to continue without change, except as is specifically covered in this code, the Livermore Property Maintenance Code or the Livermore Fire Code, or as deemed necessary by the building official for the general safety and welfare of the occupants and the public. |
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(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.070. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 103 amended – Building and safety.¶
CBC Chapter 1, Division II, Section 103 is amended to read:
| SECTION 103 |
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| CODE COMPLIANCE AGENCY |
| R103.1 Creation of agency is amended to read: |
| The Building and Safety Division is hereby created and the official in charge thereof shall be known as the building official. The function of the Building and Safety Division shall be the implementation, administration and enforcement of the provisions of this code. |
| R103.2 Appointment is amended to read: |
| The building official shall be appointed by the city manager. |
| R103.3 Deputies is amended to read: |
| In accordance with the prescribed procedures of this jurisdiction and with the concurrence of the appointing authority, the building official shall have the authority to appoint related technical officers, inspectors, plan examiners and other employees. Such employees shall have powers as delegated by the building official. |
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2065 § 1(A), 2018; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.080. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R105 amended – Permits.¶
R105.2, Work exempt from permits, is amended to read:
Delete all reference to Electrical, Gas, Mechanical, and Plumbing repairs, appliances and fixtures. These items are addressed in the Livermore Electrical, Mechanical and Plumbing Codes.
Delete:
| The stopping of leaks in drains, water, soil, waste or vent pipe; provided, however that if any concealed trap, drainpipe, water, soil, waste or vent pipe becomes defective, and it becomes necessary to remove and replace the same with new material, such work shall be considered as new work and a permit shall be obtained and inspection made as provided in this code. |
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| The clearing of stoppages or the repairing of leaks in pipes, valves or fixtures and the removal and reinstallation of water closets, provided such repairs do not involve or require the replacement of valves, pipes or fixtures. |
R105.2.1, Emergency repairs, is deleted.
R105.2.2, Repairs, is deleted.
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.090. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R107 deleted – Temporary structures…¶
R107, Temporary Structures And Uses, is deleted.
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.100. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R108 amended – Fees.¶
R108, Fees, is amended to read:
| Fees are to be set by resolution of the Livermore City Council. |
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(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.110. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R110 amended – Certificate of occupancy.¶
R110.1, Use and change of occupancy, is amended to read:
| Newly constructed one or two family dwellings shall not be used or occupied until the building official has issued a certificate of occupancy therefore provided herein. Issuance of a certificate of occupancy shall not be construed as an approval of a violation of the provisions of this code or of other ordinances of the jurisdiction. |
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(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.120. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R112 deleted – Means of appeals.¶
R112, Board of Appeals, is deleted.
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.130. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R113 amended – Violations.¶
R113.2, Notice of violation, is deleted.
R113.3, Prosecution of violation, is deleted.
R113.4, Violation penalties, is amended to read:
| Any person who violates a provision of this code or fails to comply with any of the requirements thereof or who erects, constructs, alters or repairs a building or structure in violation of the approved construction documents or directive of the building official, or of a permit or certificate issued under the provisions of this code shall be subject to penalties prescribed in the Livermore Municipal Code Chapters 1.16 and 1.20 . |
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(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.140. CRC Chapter 1, Division II, Section R114 amended – Stop work order.¶
R114.4, Failure to Comply, is amended to read:
| Any person who shall continue work in or about the structure after having been served with a stop work order, except such work as that person is directed to perform to remove a violation or unsafe condition, shall be subject to penalties prescribed in the Livermore Municipal Code Chapters 1.16 and 1.20 . |
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(Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.150. CRC Table R301.2 amended – Climatic and geographic design criteria.¶
Table R301.2 is amended to read:
TABLE R301.2 CLIMATIC AND GEOGRAPHIC DESIGN CRITERIA
| Ground Snow Load | Wind Design | Wind Design | Seismic Design Category | Subject To Damage From | Subject To Damage From | Subject To Damage From | Winter Design Temp | Ice Barrier Underlayment Required h | Flood Hazards g | Air Freezing Index i | Mean Annual Temp j |
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| Ground Snow Load | Speed d (mph) | Topographic effects | Seismic Design Category | Weathering a | Frost line depth | Termite | Winter Design Temp | Ice Barrier Underlayment Required h | Flood Hazards g | Air Freezing Index i | Mean Annual Temp j |
| 0 | 85 | No | D 0 , D 1 , D 2 , E | Negligible | 12 inches | Very Heavy | 32° | no | See FIRM | 2% | 58.7 |
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.160. CRC Section R403.1.3 amended – Footing and stem wall reinforcing in…¶
Section R403.1.3 is amended to read:
| R403.1.3 Seismic Reinforcing. Concrete footings located in Seismic Design Categories D 0 , D 1 and D 2 , as established in Table R301.2, shall have minimum reinforcement of at least two continuous longitudinal reinforcing bars not smaller than No. 4 bars. Bottom reinforcement shall be located a minimum of 3 inches (76 mm) clear from the bottom of the footing. |
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| In Seismic Design Categories D 0 , D 1 and D 2 where a grouted masonry stem wall is supported on a concrete footing and stem wall, a minimum of one No. 4 bar shall be installed at not more than 4 feet (1219 mm) on center. The vertical bar shall extend to 3 inches (76 mm) clear of the bottom of the footing and have a standard hook. |
| In Seismic Design Categories D 0 , D 1 and D 2 masonry stem walls without solid grout and vertical reinforcing are not permitted. |
(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
§ 15.14.170. CRC Section R902.1 amended – Roof assemblies.¶
Section R902.1 is amended to read:
| Roof coverings. Roofs shall be covered with materials as set forth in Sections R904 and R905. A minimum Class A or B roofing shall be installed in Livermore. Roofing shall be tested and listed in accordance with UL790 or ASTM E 108. Where required, the roof assembly shall be listed and identified as to class by an approved testing agency. |
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(Ord. 1985 § 8, 2013; Ord. 2044 § 2 (Exh. G), 2016; Ord. 2090 § 2 (Exh. G), 2019; Ord. 2138 § 2 (Exh. G), 2022; Ord. 2181, 10/13/2025)
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